Chapter 69
rimson Sun Sect was both a righteous and an evil sect. Moreover, its members have always been few. Recruitment was both difficult and mysterious; even in its most prosperous times, there were no more than four members in the sect. Crimson Wale Sect was but an extension of its power that was subordinate to the Crimson Sun Sect.
After finis.h.i.+ng the entire trip, dusk had fallen.
Lu Sheng accompanied the old Sect Master onto the deck for a stroll to clear his mind. The deck of the Crimson Whale s.h.i.+p was enormous, with a copious number of buildings and courtyards on the higher floors. At one glance, it looked like an entire city district.
Under the protection of many guards, the two of them strolled along the s.h.i.+p’s railings, enjoying the breeze from the river.
"Junior Apprentice Brother… from now on, we are family. I’ve also added your name onto the Sect’s register, and relayed the news to a few Sects we’re on good terms with. From today onwards, you are also considered part of the core personnel of Crimson Whale. It’s time for you to know some matters," coughing a little, Hong Mingzi said in hushed tones.
"Is it regarding the n.o.ble Families?" Lu Sheng asked plainly.
"So you've heard," Hong Mingzi nodded. "The n.o.ble Families are way above us; it’s a position that’s been innately determined, so we don't have another choice about it. We can only adapt and get used to it, because only they are able to oppose Devils and Aberrations.
However, the n.o.ble Families almost never poke their noses into worldly matters. Normally, they only