Chapter 183 The Different Responses (2/2)

Despite Chen Jianmei was the most qualified candidate to replace Zhang Ruoxu, Shen Lian had a more suitable character than him. Shen Lian was just like water - he was virtuous and could carry everything. Moreover, he was determined and was good with people. This was something that Hong Qianya was very sure of.

The rest of the hall was in an uproar after hearing what Zhang Ruoxu said. It was not that they could not accept it, but it all came too suddenly.

The elders had seen the mark between Shen Lian's brows when they walked in, and they had their speculations. However, when their suspicions were proven to be true, it was a different thing altogether.

A middle-aged Daoist who seemed slightly gloomy spoke. ”Regardless of how talented Shen Lian is, he is still inexperienced. If he were to be the chief, it would seem slightly inappropriate. What more, you are still well and alive now.”

Shen Lian knew the middle-aged Daoist was Zhang Lingxian, and was Zhang Ruoxu's nephew. He had attained the Five Transformations of Huandan, and he was considered as above average amongst the elders. He managed to attain the state of Huandan out of the coincidence that led him to obtain the Celestial elixir.

Previously, he had begged Zhang Ruoxu for one of the Celestial elixirs owned by the sect. However, Zhang Ruoxu turned down his request. After putting in much effort, he managed to secure a Celestial elixir elsewhere to attain the Five Transformations of Huandan. Because of this, Zhang Lingxian was not on the best term with Zhang Ruoxu. This was why he did not visit the Qing Xuan Hall all these years unless he absolutely had to.

However, little did he know that he actually managed to figure out where the Celestial elixir was because Zhang Ruoxu gave him a clue on purpose!

Zhang Ruoxu found the clue when he was traveling around the world, and it was not something from the sect. However, if Zhang Ruoxu were to give him directly, it would lead to the speculations of others and might create unnecessary conflict. This was why he decided to make it look as though Zhang Lingxu had discovered it by chance.

This had put distance between them, and yet Zhang Ruoxu did not explain anything.

Shen Lian found out about this through Tiandi Jian. The magic talisman indeed had spirituality and understood the way of humans. However, Shen Lian did not have time to carry out emotional exchanges with it yet.

Zhang Lingxian did not know about Zhang Ruoxu's good intention but thought that his uncle had put him on hold merely because he was trying to appear as fair.

He thought that all the good deeds that he had accumulated throughout the years would warrant him at least a Celestial elixir or external alchemy.

Despite how laidback and carefree cultivators were, they were not grasses and trees. How could they be unaffected by such things?

Tiandi Jian probably had unveiled this story to Shen Lian for Zhang Ruoxu's sake, so that Shen Lian would not judge Zhang Lingxian too harshly. After all, there was not any history between the both of them.

Zhang Ruoxu did not look at him. ”I am merely informing all of you and I am not seeking for your approval. As for the nine bells, it is an early congratulation for Shen Lian, because I will not live to see the day that he attains immortality,” he spoke.

Hong Qianya was stunted. Things had finally gotten from bad to worst. For Zhang Ruoxu to say that he must be in his worst condition already. Moreover, he was shocked by the confidence Zhang Ruoxu had for Shen Lian. This was a remark that was not given to even Chen Jianmei.

Before Zhang Lingxian could speak again, Ge Yuan immediately replied. ”If so, I have no objection and hereby agree to the chief's decision,” Ge Yuan spoke.

In Qing Xuan, he enjoyed quite a reputation. He was in charge of the Discipline Hall. As he had put forth his view, almost ten other Huandan elders echoed their agreement. Hong Qianya too had agreed.

As for the disciples of the elders, all of them followed their masters' will.

Moreover, Shen Lian had always been on good term with the disciples. It was just that he became the chief too sudden, and the disciples were not used to it and were in shock.

Lu Shouyi was Zhang Ruoxu's disciple, and naturally, he did not have any objection. Moreover, he had always been close to Shen Lian, and Zhang Ruoxu had told him about this beforehand.