Chapter 391: Chapter 295 Silver Sky Sect_2

“As long as he gives me the position of the sect leader after he steps down.”

“However, Quan Shanlin believes that we should eliminate any potential threats in advance, not only deprive that disciple of the second rank in the true inheritance but also make him work in the Penalty Evil Hall for constant supervision.”

Chen Mobai sitting here today signifies that he is now allied with Chu Zuoshu, so the latter speaks very directly.

Although he doesn’t pay much attention to matters outside his cultivation progress, Chen Mobai is still aware of Quan Shanlin.

The Vice Hall Master of the Penalty Evil Hall.

Although he is the vice hall master, he is essentially the acting hall master, as the nominal hall masters of the Shenmu Hall of the Penalty Evil Hall are the two Gold Core elders of the Divine Wood Sect.

These two naturally wouldn’t manage trivial matters on a daily basis, so the vice hall master of Shenmu Hall is Meng Hong, the sect leader, and the vice hall master of the Penalty Evil Hall is Quan Shanlin, the cherished disciple of old master Fu and also a high-level expert at the late Foundation Establishment stage.

Among the three halls of the Divine Wood Sect, only the Reward Virtue Hall is led by Chu Zuoshu, a Cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage. However, he and Meng Hong are both disciples of elder master Zhou, so this hall master role is stable and secure.

“The sect leader has a kind heart and just plans to freeze the disciple’s score this year and hone him. After four years when the Jade Marrow Golden Mushroom matures, if he truly has the talent, he will still get a Foundation Building Pill.”

Chu Zuoshu reveals the decision they agreed upon when they discussed this matter among the three major halls. Now, Chu Zuoshu fully supports Meng Hong. With the two of them in agreement, Quan Shanlin can’t object.

“With such action, even without resentment, I’m afraid it would emerge.”

Chen Mobai sighed. If it were him and the recognition he earned through his hard-earned efforts were frozen due to such circumstances, even the most open-minded person would harbor resentment.

When the Divine Wood Sect is prominent, Yu Lian certainly wouldn’t dare to show it, but if an accident happens in the future, this bit of resentment might become a seed, ready to sprout rapidly.

“Indeed, this person must be talented compared to his peers considering he has achieved the second rank in true inheritance on his first attempt. If he harbors resentment and reaches the Foundation Establishment stage, this would present a great risk for the sect.”

After being reminded by Chen Mobai, Chu Zuoshu also realizes this.

Meng Hong only has a couple of years left, and given Yu Lian’s ability, obtaining a true Foundation Building Pill in four years would be a breeze. But by then, he would likely harbor resentment because of today’s matter.

In that case, Chu Zuoshu, being the leader at that time, would have to pay for the mistake Meng Hong made today.

After all, if Yu Lian successfully reaches the Foundation Establishment stage, his own position as a sect leader would be very awkward.

He is an elder of the Divine Wood Sect, but he might not be faithful! If he advances to the Foundation Establishment stage, thousands of spiritual stones need to be granted each year, in addition to providing him with the appropriate spirit veins and duties, and Yu Lian and the sect will likely harbor mutual suspicion due to this.

“The sect leader’s edict has not yet been issued, I will go to the sect leader again and see if we can discuss this again.”

After Chu Zuoshu thought it through, he put down his tea cup, stood up, and decided to go to Shenmu Hall.

Chen Mobai did not expect that Chu Zuoshu was such a vacillating leader who is easily influenced, and also impulsive when it comes to taking action.

Upon reaching this conclusion, he left his guest behind and left on his own.

“Brother Chen, have some tea.”

Yue Zutao can only act on behalf of his master and entertain guests like Sun Gaochang and Chen Mobai.

After finishing a pot of tea, the two immediately took their leave.

“Brother Yue, it’s getting late. Today I have to send off Brother Yuan. I originally planned to ask the hall master if I could represent the Reward Virtue Hall in investigating the deficit of the spirit stone mine in Lei Nation, but it seems I can only discuss it another day.”

In fact, deep down, Chen Mobai didn’t want to travel, so he wasn’t in a hurry to mention it. Now that Chu Zuoshu has gone to Shenmu Hall, he’ll have to bring it up the next time they meet.

“That should be easy. However, it might have to wait till next year when your assignment officially shifts from the Spirit Plant Department to the Reward Virtue Hall.”

As one of the inspection envoys of the Reward Virtue Hall, Yue Zutao is very knowledgeable about the process.

“That would be a great help, Brother Yue.”

They were in the Reward Virtue Hall in the Divine Wood City. After they left, Sun Gaochang returned to the Spirit Plant Department, while Chen Mobai headed directly to E Yun’s mansion.

Interestingly, he ran into the Luo siblings at the entrance.

“Greetings, Uncle Master Chen.”

Luo Yixuan elegantly lifted the hem of her palace dress and respectfully greeted Chen Mobai. On the other hand, Luo Yixiu standing beside her took a step back as soon as he saw him.

“Mm, let’s all go in together.”

Chen Mobai naturally knew why they had come but what he didn’t expect was that Luo Yixiu, who was full of vigour and arrogance after becoming a true disciple after the sect competition, would end up like this after being defeated by Yu Lian.

He noticed Chen Mobai’s glancing in his direction but dared not meet his eyes, staring at the ground with a frightened and timid look. It seemed as though he had completely lost his confidence, as if he had been thoroughly crushed.

“Chen… Uncle… it… has nothing to do with me… the issue of Uncle Luo… I… I returned to the sect last year… The deficit in the spirit stone mine, certainly, has nothing to do with me…”

The words stuttered out from Luo Yixiu, fear in his voice as he muttered a string of excuses in his defence.

Chen Mobai finally understood after hearing this.

It wasn’t Yu Lian’s defeat that caused it but rather the downfall of Luo Shupin, the man he had relied on, who might even face the accusation of betraying the sect. This substantial change had caused Luo Yixiu to lose all his spirits.

“if your confidence is rooted in your family or elders, you will never truly become a powerful cultivator in this lifetime.”

Although Chen Mobai wasn’t particularly fond of Luo Yixiu, seeing a once proud young man become so discouraged overnight was unbearable.

However, after reassuring him, he noticed that Luo Yixiu’s head hung even lower, even hiding behind Luo Yixuan, making Chen Mobai shake his head and turned to walk into E Yun’s mansion.

“Thank you for your advice, Uncle Chen.”

The voice of Luo Yixuan attempting to defuse the situation came from behind as the siblings trailed into the mansion.

Luo Yixiu’s legs shook as if he was walking to the execution grounds, in the end, it was Luo Yixuan dragging him into the courtyard.

“Greetings to the three Uncles.”

E Yun and Yuan Chiye had already set up a banquet, even if a pot of wine had been opened. Chen Mobai took a seat and sniffed, finding that it was rank-2 Jade Bamboo Spiritual Wine. He wondered whose it was.

“Sit, there are some things we need to ask you, just answer truthfully, the sect won’t wrong you.”

E Yun pointed at the two long tables in the courtyard, naturally on top of which were empty and devoid of food and wine.

“Yes, Uncle E.”

After Luo Yixuan sat down, Luo Yixiu had composed himself, sitting across her.

Chen Mobai remained silent, just focusing on eating and drinking.

“Mm, we understand the general situation. In the upcoming days, you siblings should concentrate on cultivating within the sect, I will also make a trip to Yun Country and talk to the head of your Luo family.”

After asking, E Yun nodded his head and waved his hand, signaling that the two could leave.

“Three uncles, I believe that my great uncle would not betray the sect. And even if he did make a small mistake, it doesn’t mean that the entire Luo family is guilty.”

When Luo Yixiu got up to leave, upon hearing that E Yun was intending to go to the clan in Yun Country, worried that his last stand may be implicated, he gathered the courage to speak up.

Luo Yixuan didn’t have time to stop him. She could only pull at her brother’s clothes, trying to take him away quietly.

“Whether there’s a crime, whether it’s a big or small mistake, it’s not you and I who get to decide; the sect will find out the truth.”

As expected, E Yun, who had been facially expressionless all along, heard Luo Yixiu’s words. He frowned, his tone significantly harsher in response.

“Uncle…”

Luo Yixiu, hearing that E Yun wasn’t pleased, instantly lost the courage he had gathered. He stood there helpless and not knowing what to do.

At this point, Luo Yixuan didn’t dare make any moves. She could only stand there alongside her brother, waiting for words from the Foundation Establishment elder in front of them.

“Alright, you may leave.”

It was at this moment that Chen Mobai spoke up.

This mundane phrase, when heard by Luo Yixuan, was as if a heavenly sound had sounded.