"If it's difficult for you, Young Master Lu, then so be it. My little rascal is quite mischievous too, so I won't trouble you any further."
Seeing Lu Tao's hesitant and somewhat troubled expression.
The expectant expression on the face of the innate general stiffened slightly. He forced an awkward smile, giving Lu Tao a way out without offending him.
However, he couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.
He had been looking forward to sending his son to Lu Tao's sect, hoping that Lu Tao would treat the wives and children of the fallen soldiers with such kindness. He hoped to receive guidance from a genius like Lu Tao.
As a result, it seemed to have put Lu Tao in a difficult position.
"You've misunderstood. I am indeed in a difficult position, but it's not directed at you."
Lu Tao waved his hand, somewhat troubled, and said, "My Immortal Sect does indeed need to recruit disciples, and I'm open to anyone. However, just now, due to my concerns, I chose not to accept the children of those fallen soldiers into the sect, but instead provided them with resources. If I were to accept you and your children now..."
As Lu Tao spoke, he pointed to the other innate warriors who had initially shown some anticipation but had now fallen silent, and continued, "This doesn't feel right. It's as if those fallen soldiers paid the price for my life, but I rejected their children and instead recruited your children into the Immortal Sect... Of course, I don't mean anything by it. It's not that you haven't given enough, but this comparison seems unfair to them. Can you understand?"
"I understand, Young Master Lu, what you say makes sense."
"It does seem a bit unfair."
When Lu Tao said this, everyone else nodded in agreement. In comparison, it was indeed too biased towards them.
Before they could think it through, Lu Tao sighed again and said, "But if we don't accept your children and instead accept those children who have nothing to do with me into the sect, it seems unfair to you. Sigh..."
After thinking about it for a while, Lu Tao felt numb.
He finally understood the so-called "human relationships and favors," no wonder many companies in China couldn't get rid of the situation where relatives and friends would try to get people into the company.
It's too difficult to treat everyone equally.
Upon hearing Lu Tao's words, the group of innate beings who had initially strongly agreed with him immediately exchanged bewildered glances.
His facial expression was incredibly interesting; I didn't know how to start a conversation.
"Haha, Brother Lu, your worries are really unnecessary."
At this moment, Kong Hao laughed heartily, patted Lu Tao on the shoulder, and asked the bewildered Lu Tao, "Brother, let me ask you, how many experts above the Innate Realm do you have in your Immortal Sect?"
Lu Tao said, "It's just me."
"Isn't that enough?"
Kong Hao shrugged, looking like he was saying, "Then what are you still worried about?"
The others also realized what was happening, and their faces immediately showed a bitter expression mixed with relief.
Lu Tao was somewhat dazed, feeling as if everyone else was awake while he alone was drunk.
Seeing that Lu Tao still seemed a little confused, Kong Hao said directly, "Brother, it's not that simple whether you're teaching disciples or sect disciples."
"If you take all their children into the Immortal Sect, that's over a hundred people! Your Immortal Sect only has one Innate Realm cultivator. How are you going to teach them? You can't possibly spend all your time teaching them cultivation, can you? Don't you cultivate yourself?"
"Furthermore, even if you dedicate all your time to teaching them, giving each of them guidance for one day each, in rotation, each disciple would need more than three months to receive even one day of guidance from you. Do you know what that means?"
Kong Hao pointed to the innate warriors and said, "These warriors are all innate realm. They have several vacations to go home every year. The time you spend giving them guidance is not as good as them going home to guide themselves."
"So, instead of doing that, it would be better to let those children cultivate at home. You can recruit a few first, and then recruit more when your sect has more innate experts."
"The development of a sect must be done step by step; you can't become fat in one bite."
"As for the children of those fallen soldiers, some of them have actually joined other sects. With the resources you've given them, their future should be bright. So don't worry about it too much."
"In other words, you're not recruiting them into the Immortal Sect for their own good," Kong Hao concluded.
Ha, Kong Hao, are you looking down on the Immortal Sect? Looking down on me, Lu?
Lu Tao wanted to retort upon hearing this.
However, it must be said that Kong Hao was right, but unfortunately only in the eyes of others.
This method is ineffective against Lu Tao, who possesses the Heavenly Eye and can directly impart the proficiency of cultivation techniques.
His teachings to his disciples and followers should not be taken too lightly.
Once the technique is passed on, there's no need to worry about it anymore.
Take Wu Ming for example. Lu Tao only taught him the techniques each time through the Heavenly Eye, and now, in just over ten days, he has already cultivated to the Refining Organs Realm.
No one would believe it if this were told to others.
Although Kong Hao was right, Lu Tao still intended to give others a chance. After all, he was aware of the potential of his Immortal Sect, knew his own abilities, and indeed needed to recruit disciples.
The more disciples you have, the better, because they'll gain experience faster.
"Brother is right, but I do have a method for teaching disciples, and the results are pretty good."
Lu Tao coughed and looked at everyone, saying, "If you are willing, you can still send your children to the Immortal Sect."
The opportunity has been given to them; whether they can seize it is up to them.
It's no exaggeration to say that...
Lu Tao represents the greatest opportunity of their lives; whether they can seize it depends entirely on their choices.
But no one responded after Lu Tao finished speaking.
Seeing this, the man with the broken leg still managed a forced smile and said, "I'm willing, I'm willing. Then I'll trouble you, Young Hero Lu. I'll send my child to the Immortal Sect tomorrow."
It's unclear whether his forced smile stemmed from earlier embarrassment or from the current sense of helplessness at having to send the child into a fire pit to save face for Lu Tao.
In short, it's incredibly awkward.
Finally, he didn't forget to ask, "Young Master Lu, may I ask if I can visit my child during my vacation at the Immortal Sect?"
They said they wanted to visit the child, but in reality, they wanted to guide the child in his spiritual practice.
As long as Lu Tao agrees, his child can join the Immortal Sect, and even without guidance, it won't be delayed much.
Lu Tao nodded silently, "Okay."
Upon hearing Lu Tao's agreement, the man breathed a sigh of relief.
Then several other innate warriors also spoke up, wanting their children to join the Immortal Sect.
Compared to the expectations of dozens of people before, this small number of people... is too few.
Lu Tao agreed, though a slight regret was on his face.
Upon seeing this, General Wei Sheng had an idea and said, "Young Master Lu, if you really want to recruit more disciples, you can consider taking in the children of fallen soldiers into the Immortal Sect."
Before Lu Tao could speak, General Wei continued, "I know what you're worried about. Actually, you don't need to worry so much. You need to understand that on the battlefield, what kind of comrade can make people willing to die for you? You are that kind of comrade."
"Those soldiers who died protecting you, they understand, their families understand, and their children understand too. So you don't need to worry that they will resent you in their hearts, because they won't. You... can trust them."
General Wei had wanted to say a few words on behalf of the children, but it would inevitably offend Lu Tao, which was inappropriate.
Now that an opportunity has presented itself, he was able to say everything he wanted to say in one go.
Lu Tao stared blankly at General Wei, his thoughts racing as he listened to his words.
He had never served in the military and didn't quite understand the emotions and trust within the army. He realized that he had indeed been worrying too much.
"I see."
Lu Tao smiled and said, "Then I'll trouble General Wei to send those children to the Immortal Sect. I will take good care of them."
"Alright, thank you for your kindness, Young Master Lu."
General Wei was grateful; he was very happy to have found a way out for those little ones he had never met before.
Although Kong Hao said that Lu Tao might not have much time to guide those children, Lu Tao himself is highly talented, and the Immortal Sect will definitely rise in the future.
Even if these kids don't achieve anything in the future, it's enough that they can get close to Lu Tao and the Immortal Sect.
Of course, General Wei didn't want to cause trouble for Lu Tao, so he added, "Young Master Lu, rest assured, I will have someone screen you. If you are not of good character, then you have no chance with the Immortal Sect."
"Alright, thank you for your help, General Wei."
Lu Tao was very satisfied.
If you have a bad temperament, then use the resources to cultivate on your own; if you have a good temperament, then join the Immortal Sect.
This is a good result.
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