Chapter 152 One Condition

According to Francis, what he called the Guild was more like the kind of hidden guild that existed before many historical changes.

  During tumultuous times when the world was constantly divided and reunited, there would always be a type of hermit-like expert who would observe the stars at night and then emerge to support and dominate a faction.

  Francis' Magister was similar to the leader of this organization. However, the organization had almost declined and by Francis' generation after more than two thousand years of historical changes.

  He was basically the only one left.

  "Since my master unexpectedly passed away, I established St. Benedict's Priory on my own and did not rebuild the sect with my master's name. So very few people know about this story, and no one mentions it anymore."

  Francis also sounded somewhat nostalgic when he said that.

  "Why? Are you satisfied with letting go of your Guild's heritage like this?" Ethan couldn't help but ask out of curiosity. An underground Guild that had lasted for two thousand years naturally stirred something within him because it was simply mind-boggling.

  "The times have changed. Our old ways simply could not work anymore after the appearance of firearms. It's not easy to continue the Guild's heritage.

  And settling in Emerald Valley and founding St. Benedict's Priory was also my Magister's last request before his passing. Upon knowing you suddenly appeared, I seem to understand why Magister made such arrangements!"

  Francis stared at Ethan with burning eyes as if he were looking at a rare treasure.

  "Sir, please don't look at me like that. It makes me a bit uncomfortable. Umm... you've told me so much, but you still haven't told me what is your Guild called?"

  Ethan felt as if he were a naive girl being targeted by a street ruffian, feeling completely uneasy.

  "The ZF Guild!"

  Francis calmly uttered the words.

  "Are you referring to the ZF Guild of Tiger Mount's Celestial Master Taylor?"

  Ethan suddenly widened his eyes. The news was truly shocking to him!

  "That's correct! But these words have rarely been mentioned in recent centuries. Starting from a few hundred years ago, the heritage of Tiger Mount had been undermined by the influence of Neo-Taoism and Buddhism, and it could only be barely maintained. Moreover, Tiger Mount itself no longer exists!"

  Francis sighed helplessly. When he mentioned Tiger Mount, he did not simply refer to the mountain itself, but rather the sect's mountain gate.

  "Unexpectedly, the real person actually came from the Tiger Mount ZF Guild. But what does this have to do with these two beads?" Ethan looked at the Sun Bead in his hand and suddenly felt a heavy weight.

  If what Francis said was true, the Moon Bead on his chest also belonged to the ZF Guild, and he had no connection to it!

  It made Ethan feel terrible.

  "The origin of these two beads can no longer be verified. But it is said that they were passed down from the ancestor's hands! And when Tiger Mount declined hundreds of years ago, one of the Moon Beads was stolen by thieves, and its whereabouts became unknown until it reappeared on you now!"

  Francis stared at the location on Ethan's chest and added in a calm voice.

  "Don't say it as if I stole your beads. I am not a monster who has lived for hundreds of years! You just said he can also give me the Sun Bead?"

  What Ethan was more concerned about was the ownership of these two beads. He could let go of the Sun Bead. However, if he had to return the Moon Bead to Francis, he would never agree even if he had to play dirty!

  No Way. This bead was too important to him!

  The reason he said so much was to find out from Francis the origin of the bead and how it was truly used!

  "That's right, but I have one condition. As long as you agree to this condition, not only will I give you the Sun Bead, but I will also tell you how to use the Yin Yang Twin Beads, so that you will not have a treasure without being able to use it!"

  Francis nodded with a smile.

  "What condition?" asked cautiously Ethan, staring at Francis with a worried expression.

  "It's simple. These two beads originally belonged to my ZF Guild. As long as you agree to inherit my Magister's position, I can become your master by proxy. Then I can rightfully pass the Sun Bead to you, and you will also be the greatest contributor in finding the lost Moon Bead over the past few hundred years!"

  Francis suddenly said something shocking.

  "You want me to join the ZF Guild?"asked Ethan, widening his eyes.

  "That's right, and I will become your master by proxy. By having you as my apprentice, it means we will be brothers. And with the Yin-Yang Twin Beads in your hands, you can rightfully become the head of the ZF Guild."

  Francis nodded with a smile.

  "The leader? According to your words, none of your disciples are considered successors of the ZF Guild besides you, right? The leader is almost like a figurehead!" Ethan was speechless. If Tiger Mount was still in its prime with such a great opportunity, he would have agreed without hesitation!

  However, the ZF Guild had declined to the point where only Francis was left, and Francis might as well retire someday, leaving Ethan as the true figurehead!

  He didn't believe things were as simple as Francis said. Even if he became a sect leader and was just a figurehead, the responsibility on his shoulders would not be light.

  What if Francis asked him to restore the glory of the ZF Guild?

  He didn't have any intention of becoming a Taoist!

  "As long as you are willing to be the leader, my disciples can immediately join the ZF Guild, and you will be their senior martial leader! Apart from the four in the Monastery, the remaining five of my disciples have entered society and will definitely provide you with assistance!"

  Francis spoke as if the other five disciples were extraordinary individuals.

  "I don't want to be a Taoist! You saw it yourself. I have a girlfriend and want to get married. I’ll have children to carry on the family line…" Ethan chuckled. If he had to become a Taoist like Francis, even if his disciples were impressive, he wasn't prepared to take that path!

  "The ZF Guild doesn't prohibit relationships with women, nor does it forbid the leader from getting married and having children! I, as an old Taoist, once had a wife!"

  Francis supplemented with a smiling face.

  "Huh? You can do that?"

  Ethan's eyes brightened instantly. Was it the solution to his most troubling problem?

  "The position of Celestial Master can be inherited from generation to generation starting from the ancestor Celestial Master. As long as the current Celestial Master has offspring, they can inherit the position of Celestial Master. Only then will another successor be selected. Do you understand what hereditary means? If you cannot get married and have children, how can there be hereditary succession?" Francis laughed heartily.

  "So if I became the leader, do I still need to fulfill any Guild missions or deal with any life-and-death enemies or something like that?" Ethan felt it would be better to understand these questions beforehand. It wouldn't be good if he impulsively agreed and then faced overwhelming enemies that he couldn't handle later.

  "You don't need to deal with anyone. Just ensure the continuation of the Guild. You don't need to do anything in normal times, and it won't affect your regular life!"

  Francis had a hint of a smile in his eyes as if he had anticipated Ethan's question.

  "Deal! I can agree to it, but you must also tell me how to use these two beads!"

  Upon hearing that, Ethan immediately slapped his thigh. Even though he felt something was not quite right, he gritted his teeth and agreed to obtain the method of using the two beads.


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