Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 2898 - 2918: Bow Down, Apologize

Chapter 2898: Chapter 2918: Bow Down, Apologize

Hall Master personally appointed?

Zhou Daocang looked at Lin Chen in front of him, feeling a burning sensation on his face.

Since Sect Master Lin’s position was personally appointed by the Hall Master, it naturally indicated that Lin Chen’s slaying of the demons and thwarting their plans was a true event.

I had kicked an iron plate this time.

Personally appointed by the Hall Master, at least it showed that the Hall Master recognized and valued his merits. If today I tried to overpower people with my influence, even if I won today, he could directly report me to the Hall Master later, and I would likely be in trouble.

Although the Zhou Family had a unique status due to the Immortal God Stele, it was still under the jurisdiction of the War God Mansion. This meant that while the Hall Master could respect the Zhou Family, it did not imply that the Zhou Family could ignore the Hall Master and act recklessly.

If the situation were different, Zhou Daocang might have been able to forcefully suppress Lin Chen, but now, under the watchful eyes of many and with an unjust cause, any action would only push the situation toward a worse outcome.

Zhou Daocang took a deep breath, glanced around, and bowed to Lin Chen with a fist: "Sect Master Lin, I was rash today. I was just thinking of reducing trouble by directly claiming the supplies, but I did not expect to delay others. It was my lack of consideration. I apologize!"

Zhou Daocang turned his head and gave Manager Chen an apologetic smile: "Manager Chen, I am sorry. This was my fault. Sect Master Lin is right; as a disciple of the Zhou Family, I should maintain that honor, not exploit it for undue advantages."

"I will not claim the supplies today. Let’s follow the rules and distribute to them first. I’ll wait for the next batch and will report earlier next time."

Zhou Daocang didn’t wait for Lin Chen to speak, gave Lin Chen and his group a slight nod, and then turned and left straightaway.

He apologized while suppressing the anger in his heart, solely for the reputation of the Zhou Family, and it did not mean that he was afraid of Lin Chen.

An apologetic gesture would suffice; to truly acknowledge his mistake was out of the question!

Manager Chen looked embarrassed; he was caught between a rock and a hard place today, extremely awkward.

Before letting Zhou Daocang cut the line, he had checked the requisitions of these three sects, confident that they were all manageable with no significant backing, but who could have expected a new Sect Master to emerge?

Having seen Lin Chen confront him directly, Manager Chen had guessed that he probably had a strong backing. Now it was clear: a man personally promoted by the Hall Master, how could he not be confident?

Whether the Hall Master genuinely appreciated him or was rewarding him through due procedure, he was now someone recognized by the Hall Master. If a complaint really reached the Hall Master, even if nothing happened to Manager Chen, he would not escape without a reprimand.

Zhou Daocang turned and left. Manager Chen froze, feeling awkward as many eyes fell on him, giving him the uncomfortable sensation of bugs crawling over his body!

Manager Chen gritted his teeth, turned his head, and waved at the staff who were eagerly looking at him: "What are you staring at, distribute them!"

Manager Chen turned back to see the crowd outside, dark and dense, and suddenly felt annoyed. He gritted his teeth and turned to walk inside.

Out of sight, out of mind!

The staff quickly took the three requisition forms that Lin Chen had slapped on the table and directed others to prepare the supplies for the group.

In the yard, Chi Ya and others had expressions of both excitement and worry on their faces, happy that they finally received the supplies, but concerned that Lin Chen had truly offended the Military Supply Department and Zhou Daocang.

The man from Dangxing Sect was utterly surprised; he rubbed his hands together, visibly excited, clearly not expecting such a turn of good fortune to befall him.

Lin Chen waved to him and the last sect representative: "Friend, come, check your supplies, make sure nothing is missing."

The man quickly ran to Lin Chen’s side, expressing his gratitude: "Sect Master Lin, I am truly grateful today. If it weren’t for you, we... "

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "I am merely fighting for what rightfully belongs to us. Helping others is helping ourselves, don’t mind it."

The man looked moved but paused, glancing at the nearby staff, then merely repeated his thanks: "Thank you, thank you!"

Soon, the supplies for the three sects were all loaded into the Spatial Rings and handed over to the group.

Xiong Yaxiong checked and nodded at Lin Chen: "Sect Master, no problem."

"Let’s go!"

Lin Chen took a few steps out, then turned back and gave the staff a slight smile: "Hard work, thank you!"

The staff responded, saying it was their duty, each showing subtle expressions on their faces.

This man could scold Manager Chen, point at Zhou Daocang telling him to line up, and mock them mercilessly, yet he was so polite with these ordinary staff members.

As Lin Chen and his group just stepped out the door, they saw Sect Master Zhou Ping from Haohuo Sect and others standing at the entrance with complicated looks on their faces as they watched his group.

Xiong Yaxiong cracked a smile: "Old Zhou, were you here to enjoy our misfortune?"

Zhou Ping frowned and said, "Old Xiong, can we talk alone?"