Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 2919 - 2939: Submission!

Chapter 2919: Chapter 2939: Submission!

As soon as Lin Chen stepped into the Haoran Sect, the Deputy Sect Master Chen Shuihe, Hall Master Xiong Yaxiong, Hu Yunlai, and others knew of his arrival. They gathered together neatly to welcome Lin Chen.

"We greet the Sect Master!"

Lin Chen waved his hand and said, "Why make such a big fuss? Keep it casual and go about your business!"

Chen Shuihe looked at Lin Chen with a complex gaze and bowed, "Sect Master, during your visit to the War God Mansion, you showed no fear of power and brought back supplies for our sect. Your efforts are commendable. It is only right for us to come out and welcome you!"

Xiong Yaxiong and the others said in unison, "Sect Master has worked hard!"

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "We are all family here, no need for such formalities. Let’s go inside and talk."

The people returned to the Sect Hall, and Xiong Yaxiong was the first to ask, "Sect Master, after we left, did everything proceed smoothly? Did you meet the Hall Master?"

Lin Chen nodded, "Yes, I met with him and talked for a while. The situation was a bit better than I had anticipated."

Everyone was delighted at the news. Hu Yunlai quickly asked, "What did the Hall Master say?"

Lin Chen didn’t conceal anything from them and briefly recounted his conversation with Shepherd Heavenly Monarch. Everyone listened and was overjoyed.

From now on, our Haoran Sect will also be under someone’s protection. We’re no longer the one that just anyone can bully!

Chi Ya snorted coldly, "Don’t be too happy too soon. The Hall Master said he wouldn’t intervene in ordinary matters. However, on our way back, we still encountered two Daluo Initial Immortals who attempted to assassinate us. They were clearly targeting the Sect Master..."

All the people’s faces changed color. Xiong Yaxiong angrily said, "Who is so bold as to dare to ambush us in public? Sect Master, are you alright?"

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "I’m fine."

Chi Ya recounted the whole incident. After hearing the story, everyone’s gaze toward Lin Chen changed a bit from before.

Previously, everyone admired Lin Chen for his past merit and for bringing back the supplies for the sect. However, they were still quite worried about the Sect Master’s strength. Now they suddenly realized Lin Chen might not be as weak as they thought.

Daluo Initial Immortals tried to assassinate Lin Chen, and yet Lin Chen was completely unharmed?

How did he manage that?

Although the people were puzzled, they didn’t ask further. Which immortal didn’t have a few survival tricks up their sleeve?

If the Sect Master has this ability, that’s a good thing!

At least there’s no need to worry that he’ll be immediately slain when encountering someone in the future.

This is good news for the entire Haoran Sect!

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "Don’t worry about this. A great battle is imminent. Everyone should focus on cultivation to improve themselves, arm the sect disciples, and be ready to receive orders at any moment to participate in this great immortal-demon war."

Xiong Yaxiong asked, "Sect Master, are you planning to enter Closed Door Cultivation?"

Lin Chen nodded, "Correct. I’m just a little short of reaching the Daluo Supreme Immortal Peak. I hope to make the breakthrough within these years and become a Daluo Initial Immortal. That way, when I go to the battlefield, I won’t die so easily, and not every time will I need to turn tail and run."

Xiong Yaxiong nodded, "Then I must report to you about the situation of the sect’s internal disciples. Some issues need your decision..."

Lin Chen waved his hand, "Who was in charge of these matters before?"

Chen Shuihe answered, "Before you arrived, Sect Master, I was acting on your behalf to deal with these matters."

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "Then you continue to do so. It’s better to continue what you’re familiar with. I’m naturally not as acquainted with the sect’s internal disciples as you are. Just see to it as you fit, there’s no need to consult me. Mmm, I authorize Vice Sect Master Chen to handle everything with full powers."

Chen Shuihe’s expression was complex, "Sect Master, this doesn’t exactly follow the rules, does it?"

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "In the Haoran Sect, am I not the one with the final say? Is it not my word that counts?"

Chen Shuihe replied without hesitation, "You are the Sect Master, so naturally, everything regarding the sect’s affairs is up to you to decide."

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "Well, that settles it. Let’s proceed as I just mentioned."

After a pause, Lin Chen’s gaze fell on Chen Shuihe’s face, and he smiled, "I am a person of a lazy nature and do not like to be troubled by many affairs. So, putting you to trouble, Vice Sect Master Chen, ah, you should just carry on as before, as if I had never come to take up the post, and everything will remain as it was!"

Feeling Lin Chen’s stare, Chen Shuihe suddenly felt a bit uneasy inside.

He felt that Lin Chen might have seen through all the thoughts within his heart, and that last sentence was pointing at himself.

Before I came, you, Vice Sect Master Chen, were acting as the Sect Master, exercising the Sect Master’s authority. Now that I have arrived, although I authorize you to continue as before, you must not forget your place. Remember, you are the Vice Sect Master, not the Sect Master!

The authority I give you, you may hold, but if I do not grant it, you cannot seize it!

Lin Chen stood up and said with a laugh, "Alright, that is all we have for the meeting, you may all disperse now."

Lin Chen left the Main Hall with poise, ready to return to his own Manor, but behind him came a call from Chen Shuihe.

"Sect Master, please wait!"

Lin Chen turned around and looked at the approaching Chen Shuihe, then said with a laugh, "Vice Sect Master Chen, is there anything else?"

Chen Shuihe hesitated for two seconds, then bowed and saluted, "When the Sect Master first arrived, Chen Mou held some resistance towards you in my heart. Now, after spending some time together, I have come to realize that there truly is no better choice for Haoran Sect’s Sect Master than you. Chen Mou is far inferior. Previously, it was Chen Mou’s narrow-mindedness. I now come to apologize to the Sect Master, and ask for your forgiveness. Chen Mou will definitely do my utmost in the future to fulfill my duties and not disappoint the Sect Master."

Lin Chen chuckled and did not elaborate, simply responding, "I haven’t taken it to heart; you needn’t worry about it. From now on, please put more effort into the sect’s affairs, it is hard work!"

Chen Shuihe was slightly taken aback. That’s it?

He had thought that Lin Chen would quietly mock him a few words or subtly point out a few things to him, but he did not expect just a statement so casually made.

The Sect Master knows!

He is aware of everything; he just hasn’t held it against me, even granting me authority!

For a moment, Chen Shuihe felt quite moved. Although he was so much older, when compared to Lin Chen, he realized that his outlook was far narrower!

No matter what, since the other party was willing to let bygones be bygones and gloss over the past, he would properly assist the Sect Master from now on, striving to restore the glory of Haoran Sect, just as the Sect Master had said!

Lin Chen, looking at the complex expression on Chen Shuihe’s face, smiled and extended his hand to pat his shoulder before turning to leave.

"I will be in Closed Door Cultivation. Do not report anything to me unless it’s urgent."

Chen Shuihe watched Lin Chen’s departing figure for a long moment, speechless, then bowed deeply in respect.

Xiong Yaxiong, Hu Yunlai, and others had already left the Main Hall. From a distance, they watched this scene, each with a mix of emotions on their faces, yet also feeling relieved and reassured.

They understood Chen Shuihe’s thoughts. It was just that it was not their place to comment, considering that despite his schemes, he indeed had the best interests of the Haoran Sect at heart.

As for Lin Chen, they had mostly distrusted him before, worried that someone so young would act rashly and lead the Haoran Sect into an abyss.

They trusted themselves more than they trusted Lin Chen.

However, in just a short time, Lin Chen had proven that he was more suited to be the Sect Master than Chen Shuihe.

Although it might seem that Lin Chen’s strength was not quite on par with Chen Shuihe’s for now, his potential future was undoubtedly beyond comparison.

Everyone had been concerned that Chen Shuihe might go to extremes, but now that they saw him let go, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

Chen Shuihe turned his head and saw everyone looking at him. He couldn’t help but blush slightly, then promptly waved his hand and said, "Everyone, continue to work hard. When the Sect Master exits his Closed Door Cultivation, there must be some changes..."