Bizarre Cultivation: Starting from Being Beaten Up by Reality

Chapter 171 Purple Moon

"Why don't you rise up in rebellion before them?"

Upon hearing Lin Fan's words, Duan Ye and Zhan Peng were both stunned, frozen in place like wooden statues.

Lin Fan wasn't surprised by their reaction at all; instead, he wore a mocking expression. He couldn't help it; he'd had too much to drink. At this moment, he let go of all his guard and growth, reverting to the same modern person he was when he first arrived in this world, the one who had ridiculed the 'ignorance' of the ancients.

And he wasn't joking; this was his most genuine thought as a modern man. With the world in such a state, why bother with bandit suppression? What's the point? Of course, he also disapproved of those mountain bandits who wanted to "equalize wealth," so he'd just rise up himself, defeat the bandits, reorganize them, and then conquer cities and territories along the way.

This is simply his natural thought as a modern person.

Of course, this is his opinion from Duan Ye's perspective.

Zhan Peng smiled when he saw Lin Fan smile, "Lord Duan has the support of the people, prestige, money, and even a powerful cavalry (50 men). If this uprising is launched, it will surely succeed in one fell swoop."

Then, taking the opportunity to raise a toast, he momentarily forgot about his commander and volunteered, saying, "I am willing to be the vanguard and clear the way for the Marquis."

However, there was clearly a hint of joking in his words.

So, the saying goes that men shouldn't gather in groups of three or more, and they definitely shouldn't drink alcohol. Now look what's happened.

With the "idea king" Lin Fan leading the way, the night of drinking escalated in an incomprehensible and uncontrollable direction.

The three of them first analyzed the situation in various places very seriously and discussed how to proceed step by step if they were to send troops from Sanjiang Prefecture.

Needless to say, Duan Ye, even a leisurely marquis, knew the situation of many surrounding cities. Zhan Peng also traveled to various places, constantly offering advice and strategies.

Lin Fan, the "King of Ideas," couldn't resist joining in, making some grand but ultimately useless remarks such as, "As long as the people's voices are boiling in a place, there is nothing to fear. The righteous army, united, will crush everything in its path."

As they talked, the three of them felt it wasn't enough. They had already proposed such a big plan, so shouldn't they start taking some concrete action next?

It's definitely too late to call people up now to attack the neighboring county.

So, naturally, the three decided to become sworn brothers.

Perfect timing! We have three tables, some wine, and some leftover chicken and mutton. If we can just put them together, it'll look presentable.

On the central table, the statue of "Two-Bomb Fairy Lord" served as their witness. At that moment, they all forgot that the "Fairy Lord" himself was still there; as long as there was a clay figure on display, that was enough.

Of course, there must be a seniority in sworn brotherhood, which is naturally done according to age.

Lin Fan said he was sixteen.

Duan Ye and Zhan Peng laughed so hard they rolled on the ground. "This is sixteen? Sixty would be more like it."

Thus, Lin Fan took the middle position as the eldest, with Duan Yezhanpeng standing on his left and right, and they became sworn brothers by paying homage to the Two-Kick Immortal Lord.

……

Lin Fan touched the soft bed beneath him, and sat up in a start.

There was nothing strange about it. He was used to sleeping lightly in carriages or dilapidated temples. When he suddenly found that his bed had changed and that he seemed to be sleeping very soundly, unconscious, he was naturally alert.

After getting up, it wasn't until I saw the familiar bathtub in that cubicle that I remembered what had happened.

He glanced back at the bed, making sure no young woman was lying there, before finally letting out a sigh of relief. Still feeling uneasy, he pulled down his pants to check himself over.

Looking out the window at the sun that was almost setting, I was a little dazed. Could what happened last night have been a dream?

Feeling embarrassed, Lin Fan put on his gorgeous clothes, pushed open the door and went out, but didn't see the girl from last night.

A young man dressed in a flying fish robe stood at the door. When he saw Lin Fan come out, he cupped his hands in greeting and called out, "Big Brother!"

Lin Fan was startled by being called "Big Brother," feeling quite uncomfortable. It was true, he had never sworn brotherhood with anyone in his previous life; this was his first time. Although he hadn't lost his first time last night, he had lost another kind of first time.

Drinking really leads to trouble. What did I do last night? Lin Fan secretly vowed never to drink again.

Lin Fan tugged at his pants, used the Soul-Suppressing Pearl to steady his mind, and said easily, "Third Brother."

Zhanpeng chuckled, as if confirming something, before continuing, "Second Brother was waiting for us in the hall last night, saying he had something to discuss."

Lin Fan immediately set off with a mix of trepidation and excitement, following Zhan Peng.

Of course I'm nervous. Before last night I was suspicious of these two, but last night they were as close as brothers. So what do I say now?

"Brother, please take a seat." Duan Ye greeted Lin Fan with a smile.

"Thank you, Second Brother." Lin Fan was uneasy inside, but remained calm on the surface.

Yesterday, Lin Fan was annoyed that Dr. Lei was drunk and kept calling him "Brother Zhi Qiu," but he was proven wrong when Dr. Lei actually called him "Second Brother." So, you really shouldn't drink too much!

The three sat down in the same small hall where they had sworn brotherhood yesterday. There was no wine today, and the three of them consciously avoided drinking.

Not only Lin Fan, but the other two also felt that their actions last night were somewhat inappropriate. However, it wasn't about the sworn brotherhood, but about the rebellion. Only a modern person like Lin Fan would care more about the sworn brotherhood than about planning a rebellion.

Therefore, the sworn brotherhood was valid, and the plot to rebel was treated as if it had never been mentioned.

So, bypassing that topic, Duan Ye said, "So that I may let you know, brother, I have thought of something very important today."

After he finished speaking, a maid pushed open the door and brought in a bowl of sweet porridge for the three of them. Then she stood by their side.

Duan Ye's partner was the same charming woman from yesterday, and Zhan Peng's partner was also the one who lifted his buttocks yesterday. Only Lin Fan's partner was different, with a completely different appearance and style from yesterday.

Lin Fan took a sip of porridge and casually asked, "Is this considered breakfast?"

Zhanpeng glanced at the sunset outside the window and said, "If that's what you say, then it is."

The doctor said that the first meal of the day after waking up is breakfast. So it must be breakfast, right?

Duan Ye didn't shy away from the maids and continued, "What my elder brother said yesterday, that Constable Li who had a minor conflict with you is in Sanjiang Prefecture, at Moju Temple."

Lin Fan paused slightly with his spoon, then picked it up again and calmly took a bite. "How did you know, Second Brother?"

“Naturally, it was him who visited me before and asked me to keep an eye on Liu Feng.” Duan Ye also took a bite of porridge. “Brother, you must be careful of this person. Although he doesn’t hold a high official position, he is quite powerful. And he probably won’t give me any face.”

Lin Fan nodded, then thought for a moment, "He wouldn't be going to that Three Rivers Heroes' Banquet too, would he?"

Duan Ye waved his hand, "It's hard to say, this person is quite eccentric."

After Duan Ye finished speaking, he quickly added, "I told my elder brother this not so that he would help me deal with him, but just to warn him to be careful of this person on his journey west."

Seeing the atmosphere, Zhan Peng interjected in time: "It's not difficult at all. Before leaving Sanjiang Prefecture, my elder brother and I will travel together. If he dares to come, he won't be able to leave."

As for accidentally killing a proper ninth-rank military officer, that matter will be handled by the Commander; Zhan Peng never worries about it.

Duan Ye relaxed his eyebrows and said, "That's for the best. As for your journey west, although I can't send my own soldiers to escort you, I have prepared travel permits for you and your companions. With these, you can reach Linxi Pass smoothly."

Lin Fan was still surprised. He thought Duan Ye would definitely keep him to fight the bandits, but the other party didn't mention it at all.

"The journey ahead must be arduous. Brother, why don't you rest here for a few days before continuing your journey? You can stay at my manor."

Touched, Lin Fan still resolutely refused, since everything was settled and there was no need to waste time on the road.

Although his newly sworn brothers seemed reliable, this had little to do with his determination to return to the real world.

After Lin Fan finished explaining his plan to set off early the next morning, Duan Ye and Zhan Peng also shared their plans.

"I can't go back empty-handed since I didn't complete the mission this time," Zhan Peng said. "Why don't you count me in when you're suppressing the bandits, Second Brother? There must be a lot of big fish to catch. I'll be able to give the Commander an explanation when I get back."

Needless to say, Duan Ye had been thinking about the robbers for the past few days and had already privately recruited a number of military officers and local militia members who were willing to help.

Lin Fan had sobered up and naturally wouldn't urge him to rebel. However, out of his awkwardness as the eldest brother, he asked, "Why does Second Brother insist on getting involved in this matter?"

Duan Ye replied sincerely, "It's not that I want to interfere, but my family has been renting land here for generations. The founding emperor granted us this land, and even leaving the Sanjiang Prefecture requires the court's approval. If those rebels really gain power, my family won't be able to escape. I guess it's better to strike first."

Lin Fan nodded. It seemed that Marquis Ping Le had it tough too.

According to custom, Duan Ye was supposed to hold a farewell banquet for his elder brother Lin Fan today. However, the three of them were all a little hesitant to talk about alcohol for a short time, so they tacitly avoided the topic and went back to rest after breakfast.

Duan Ye didn't go home either, saying he would see Lin Fan off the next morning before leaving.

Lin Fan then went to see Dr. Lei, Niu Dadan and his wife, and Chen Ergou.

Dr. Lei had a rosy complexion and looked very pleased with himself.

The Niu Dadan couple continued with everything as usual.

It's said that Chen Ergou lost a lot of money playing cards with Duan Ye's knight yesterday and is feeling down. He even asked Lin Fan for a loan, but Lin Fan refused.

As for other matters, Lin Fan only said that they had a drink together and became closer, so he was willing to help them go west.

Walking towards his room in a daze, Lin Fan felt that everything was happening too fast. It wasn't that it was bad, but he just couldn't get used to it.

Yesterday I was filled with worries in the dilapidated temple, but today it seems that everything has vanished.

Not in a hurry to go back, Lin Fan leaned against a staircase and admired the sunset view. The rows of buildings built against the mountain and the babbling stream flowing through them created a unique scene.

Lin Fan himself didn't realize, and he didn't even expect, that he was already in the mood to enjoy the scenery.

Suddenly, a pair of snow-white jade feet dangled down from above. Lin Fan was stunned and instinctively thought of Ma Youcai, that pervert. Had he been gone for so long and was he going to cause trouble again?

But after only a few glances, he felt that the shape was not quite right.

"Heave-ho." The man jumped down the stairs and landed in front of Lin Fan. "Ah Cheng, how was the wine 'Moon' poured yesterday?"

Lin Fan stood there, stunned. The barefoot girl in front of him was completely beyond his imagination.

Only then did he retrieve fragments of yesterday's memory. Right, how could it be Lin Yue'er who poured him the wine yesterday? He hadn't even noticed anything amiss.

Thinking of this, he broke out in a cold sweat. A whole day had passed, and he hadn't even realized that "Lin Yue'er" had suddenly appeared.

The person in front of them clearly had Lin Yue'er's face, with long, black hair that hung down to below her waist.

What surprised Lin Fan the most was that she was wearing a purple oversized hoodie that almost completely covered her long, white legs and short hot pants.

This is a very common and everyday outfit.

But that's the biggest problem; this isn't the real world at all.

Lin Fan reached for the black knife at his waist, but found nothing. Turning around, he saw "Lin Yue'er" playing with his black knife. She took a strand of hair from the scabbard and waved it in front of him.

"Ugh, how should I put it? It's clearly my hair, but it still makes me incredibly annoyed."

Lin Fan tensed up when he saw his weapon, which was more important than his arm, being taken away. Moreover, the person in front of him was definitely not Lin Yue'er. Not only were her clothes different, but even her tone and mannerisms were completely unlike hers.

Lin Yue'er sheathed her sword, frowned, and looked at Lin Fan, saying, "My God, A-Cheng, you didn't recognize me, did you?"

Lin Fan felt as if his head had been hit; he suddenly regained his memories.

Although it was very inappropriate, he did feel memories being fed into his brain.

The new memories continued after his college entrance examination. He did not time travel the night before the exam, but spent two more years in college and even got a girlfriend there.

While hiking with his girlfriend, they both fell off a cliff!

And her girlfriend was wearing this purple hoodie that day.

"Zi Yue?" Lin Fan asked tentatively, "What are you doing here?"

"My God, are you serious? It's only been a few months, why is it so difficult for you to recall your girlfriend, and why do you look so distressed? And how did I end up here? Didn't we time travel together?" Zi Yue said, her arms crossed, somewhat displeased.

"But..." Lin Fan really didn't know where to begin.

"I know what you want to ask," Zi Yue interrupted impatiently. "It's about how I arrived a while later than you, and then my soul transmigrated into this little girl's body. As soon as I woke up and received my memories, I knew that you, you bastard, had abandoned me. So I found a way to catch up with you."

Zi Yue continued, "By the way, I have a cheat code, you know, I call it 'Lord of Spirits'."

"This name seems a bit random. Did you come up with it yourself?" Lin Fan asked.

“My God, of course! Nobody told me my name.” Zi Yue answered matter-of-factly.

Lin Fan also felt that this was indeed the case.

Zi Yue will soon show Lin Fan, who underestimated her powerful cheat code, her abilities.

With a light hop on her bare feet, she leaped an inch into the air, landing with a pair of white sneakers on her feet.

"Your ability is to change clothes? That really suits your personality," Lin Fan said.

“Who’s like you, buying seven identical T-shirts and wearing them every day?” Ziyue retorted. “Hey, it’s not about having the ability to change clothes.”

As she spoke, her soft little hand grabbed Lin Fan's hand and reached towards her chest. To Lin Fan's surprise, his hand passed right through her chest.

"See? I'm basically in a spirit form, but I can still pick up some real things with my hands. Isn't that amazing? That's why I was able to catch up with you so quickly. Also, look, the clothes I'm wearing are actually spirits too, so I can change them whenever I want. Pretty impressive, right!"