"I think so too."
...
Many disciples of the dicinal Saint Valley believe that Lin Yifan is no match for Senior Brother Bai Chu, because the one-year agreent is too rushed, and to surpass Senior Brother in such a short ti is sowhat unrealistic.
Lin Yifan usually pays no attention to such rumors and ignores them.
He walked straight to the grand hall, preparing to convene an Elders' eting.
Xiao Fang, who was focused on cultivation, imdiately ended her practice upon hearing news of Lin Yifan's return and bounced out of her room to find him.
She hadn't seen Lin Yifan for more than half a year and missed him dearly.
Du Yuze, who had already advanced to the True Master First Realm early stage, ran over to congratulate Lin Yifan: "Boss, I've advanced to the True Master Realm, and I won't hold you back anymore!"
"Really? Then congratulations."
Lin Yifan remained as calm as ever, with not much joy showing on his face.
This made Du Yuze feel a bit strange, as if the Lin Yifan now wasn't the optimistic and cheerful Lin Yifan he once knew.
"Boss, where have you been these past six months? Why have you beco so silent?"
"Have I?"
"Don't you feel you have a problem?"
"I don't think so. I've always been like this."
"Alright, maybe it's just my imagination."
Du Yuze was puzzled, not knowing whether it was because he hadn't seen Lin Yifan for too long or for so other reason, making Lin Yifan feel very unfamiliar to him.
As they continued walking, they quickly reached the steps of the grand hall.
Watching this scene, Du Yuze curiously asked, "Boss, where are you heading?"
Ahead was the grand hall, while the Peach Blossom Pond was in the other direction. What was Lin Yifan doing here instead of returning to his residence?
"The grand hall."
"What are you going there for?" Du Yuze pressed.
He thought Lin Yifan was lost, but it turned out he was indeed going to the grand hall, indicating sothing must be going on.
"To convene an Elders' eting."
"Why?"
"Because there's sothing important to announce," replied Lin Yifan.
"Important? What important matter?"
"If you're not supposed to know, don't ask."
Du Yuze imdiately shut his mouth, though he felt Lin Yifan was being secretive, as if plotting sothing significant.
Soon, as his commands were passed on, the Elders in the Valley gathered at the grand hall.
Being called like this by a junior for the first ti, the elders of the dicinal Saint Valley were a bit displeased. If it weren't for Lin Yifan conveying the Valley Master's command, they wouldn't have co.
"Xiao Fan, all the Elders are here, you can speak now," said the Great Elder Gao Ziyun.
"My Master recently obtained a peerless treasure and will be in seclusion for cultivation. The various affairs in the Valley, big and small, have been entrusted to to handle, so esteed Elders, if I make any mistakes in the future, I ask for your forgiveness."
"Do you an to say, the Valley Master appointed you as the Proxy Valley Master?"
"You could say that."
"What proof do you have?"
"The token is here. If you don't believe it, you can examine it thoroughly."
After saying that, Lin Yifan threw the golden token he'd secured from the dicine Saint to the gathered Elders for inspection.
Upon examination, the Elders unanimously agreed that the token was genuine, so they imdiately changed their attitude and began to show respect to Lin Yifan.
"Since Brother Xiao Fan is the Proxy Valley Master, we shall fully cooperate with your work from now on."
"That's good!"
Just as Lin Yifan was about to dismiss the Elders' eting, a discordant voice ca from the direction of the door: "Hold on!"
Everyone turned at the voice and saw Bai Chu, questioning, "Bai Chu? What's he up to?"
Lin Yifan also didn't know what Bai Chu was doing there, so he asked, "Senior Brother, what brings you here?"
"According to the Valley's rules, only the Young Valley Master and the Great Elder can manage the Valley's affairs on behalf of the Valley Master. You are neither the Young Valley Master nor the Great Elder, so you cannot manage the Valley's affairs on behalf of the Valley Master," Bai Chu replied.
He couldn't stand Lin Yifan looking down on him, ordering him around, and also couldn't tolerate Lin Yifan having this status, so he firmly opposed Lin Yifan.
"In that case, let tell you face-to-face: Master has already appointed as the Young Valley Master. It's just that the command hasn't been issued yet, so I have the right to manage the Valley's affairs."
"Nonsense, there's no proof. It's all baseless talk."
"The token is here; what do you have to say against it?"
"The token ans nothing; it's just sothing Master gave you for self-defense."
"How dare you twist the Valley's intentions; what punishnt should you receive?"
"The fact is, unless Master himself explains, I won't believe your one-sided story," stubbornly declared Bai Chu.
At this point, Lin Yifan asked Gao Ziyun, "Great Elder, what's the punishnt for defying the Valley Master's command?"
Gao Ziyun didn't want the situation to escalate and advised, "Bai Chu, these are the Valley Master's orders; are you going to defy them?"
"Great Elder, why do you believe his one-sided story? Don't you find it suspicious?" Bai Chu questioned, feeling betrayed.
Why were these elders so naive, so easily fooled?
Gao Ziyun didn't find it troubling because he knew what Lin Yifan and the dicine Saint were up to.
Lin Yifan was searching for the Immortal Ring, while the dicine Saint observed and protected secretly. So, Lin Yifan's return this ti was certainly at the dicine Saint's behest, as he didn't believe Lin Yifan, this young lad, could control the high and mighty dicine Saint.
"What's suspicious? Do you think Junior Brother Lin would betray and dishonor his Master?"
"Do you think he's incapable of such thoughts?" Bai Chu countered.
"What benefit would he gain from doing so? Moreover, the Valley Master could return at any mont. If he's exposed, he won't escape death. If it were you, would you take such a risk?" Gao Ziyun questioned.
"Regardless, I'm just not convinced," Bai Chu responded.
"In essence, you're concerned about the position of Young Valley Master. In that case, let's have a fair competition. Whoever wins will manage the Valley's affairs for now. How about it?" Lin Yifan proposed.
"That's good!"
Bai Chu had been waiting for this mont, and with the one-year agreent approaching, it was ti to prove to the entire Valley who was truly worthy of the Young Valley Master title.
The two readily agreed and hurried to the martial arts arena in the Valley to begin the contest.
This duel for the title of Young Valley Master attracted a large number of disciples in the Valley to watch.
At this mont, the audience seats around were already packed with spectators, all eager to witness the spectacle and see whether the Senior Brother or the new junior brother would win.
Second Senior Brother Xu Haolin was annoyed by the disregard the two disciples on the platform showed for his presence. After all, he was also a strong contender with the capability to compete for the Young Valley Master title. Why was he ignored?
However, as the saying goes, when the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits. He was curious to see who between the two would ultimately prevail.
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