It would be a lie to say that no one wanted to be the Sect Master's successor. Once they became the Sect Master's successor, their position in the Vitality Sect would be second only to the Ling Generation disciples. In other words, they would be ranked fourth in the sect.
Once the Sect Master's cultivation was high enough, he would ascend to the Heaven Court and take over the Vitality Sect Master's position.
De Ming was agitated. These people were going to be sent to the branch stores, and he would be in charge of them. He couldn't possibly be in charge of the successor of the Sect Leader. Suddenly mentioning this matter at this time, could it be that the Sect Leader wanted to help him get the position?
From time to time, he would glance at his fellow disciples who were exchanging glances with one another.
None of the twelve newly promoted Golden Lotus disciples made a sound. It wasn't a good idea to say anything.
Miao Yi, who was sitting at the side with his teacup, was amused by their reactions. He turned around and gestured to Bao Lian, who was leaning against the wall behind him with his teacup. Bao Lian immediately came over and refilled his teacup.
Miao Yi picked up his teacup and smiled. "Master Yu, I'm afraid it's not easy to choose. You should at least give everyone a standard to choose from."
Master Yu Xu nodded. "Choose the one you think is the strongest."
Miao Yi continued, "If you want the strongest, Daoist De Ming has done a great job in running the Vitality General Goods Store. Everyone can see how capable he is, and I can see that everyone has a high opinion of Daoist De Ming. If I were to choose, I would definitely choose Daoist De Ming."
Daoist De Ming immediately looked at him gratefully and cupped his fists. "You flatter me. It's all thanks to the foundation you've laid. If it weren't for you, the Vitality General Goods Store wouldn't be where it is today. I wouldn't dare take credit for it." He was returning the favor.
He even felt a little guilty because he was working with Huang Fujun Y to scheme against Miao Yi. If it didn't work out, he would just let it go. However, he wouldn't be able to rest easy if he tricked Miao Yi after how Huang Fujun treated him.
Of course, it was only a momentary feeling of gratitude. As for what he would do after he calmed down, that was another matter.
Miao Yi chuckled. "Daoist De Ming, if it's your work, then it's your work. There are some things you can't refuse. Of course, this is just my personal opinion. As a Guest Elder, I won't interfere with the Vitality Sect's inheritance. It's up to all of you to decide. However, I personally feel that Daoist Deming is quite suitable. What do you all think? "
He was obviously speaking up for Deming. No one was a fool. Of course, they could tell. Naturally, De Ming could tell. She stole another grateful glance at him.
Spiritual Master Yu Xu did not say anything and did not express his opinion.
Leaning against the wall, Bao Lian didn't say a word. He kept glancing at his father's tense expression, then at Miao Yi, who was sitting leisurely with a cup of tea in his hand. He had a feeling that Miao Yi was just enjoying the show. She had always paid close attention to Miao Yi, so she could sense the difference in Miao Yi's attitude towards things. Miao Yi's reaction made her feel that something was amiss.
Based on her judgment, as long as it was a matter related to the Morality and Miscellaneous Goods Store, Miao Yi would be in trouble the moment he interfered. It had always been like this … Women's minds were more delicate and sensitive.
As for De Ming's Senior and Junior Brothers, they were actually muttering in their hearts. They had the same guess as De Ming. The Sect Leader suddenly did this at this time, and they all felt that the Sect Leader was trying to help his son get the position. However, the Sect Leader's character was not usually like this, so it was hard for them to say it out loud.
Miao Yi was the first to speak. If they were to choose based on ability, then everyone had to admit that De Ming's hard work and achievements over the years had allowed everyone to benefit from him. One after another, they all expressed their opinions.
"I recommend Senior Brother Deming."
"I also recommend Senior Brother Deming!"
"I recommend Junior Brother Deming!"
After the eleven of them had expressed their opinions, they all voted for De Ming. De Ming was excited, but he still put on a straight face and cupped his fists at Spiritual Master Yu Xu. "I recommend Eldest Senior Brother De Zheng!"
Under such circumstances, everyone had already recommended him. It was already a foregone conclusion. Only an idiot would recommend himself again. How shameless would that be? At the very least, the Sect Master's integrity should be displayed at this time. This sect didn't belong to their family anyway. It was easy to be criticized if the position of Sect Master was passed down from father to son.
Spiritual Master Yu Xu slowly swept his gaze across everyone. He nodded and said, "De Ming!"
"Yes, Master!" De Ming quickly replied.
Spiritual Master Yu Xu asked, "Are you willing to follow everyone's wishes?"
De Ming hesitated for a moment before replying, "Since everyone has placed so much trust in me, I dare not disappoint everyone. From now on, I will do my best for the Vitality Sect!"
"If that's the case, then let's follow everyone's wishes and let the Sect Master make the final decision!" After Spiritual Master Yu Xu made his decision, he sighed and said, "De Ming, the Sect Master has previously instructed that it's impossible for everyone in the Vitality Sect to run off to do business, especially the Sect Master's successor. As the Sect Master's successor, it's his priority to familiarize himself with the Vitality Sect's affairs. That's why the Sect Master has issued a strict decree. Once the Sect Master's successor is recommended, he must immediately withdraw from all business dealings and relinquish all business rights in his hands to someone else. The recommended person is to immediately return to the Vitality Sect to undergo his examinations!"
The room fell silent. Everyone was stunned. De Ming even abruptly raised his head to look at Spiritual Master Yu Xu. He wanted to say something, but he couldn't.
What could he say? It was everyone's idea to recommend him. The person who was willing to accept everyone's recommendation was himself. He couldn't just go back on his word and give up his position as the Sect Master's successor just because he was stripped of his business rights, could he? What was the position of the Sect Master's successor?
He never thought there would be such a move. Who said that the Sect Master's successor had to give up his business rights after becoming the Sect Master's successor? But who said that the Sect Master's successor could also have business rights? If he became the Sect Master's successor and continued to fight for the Vitality Sect's business rights, how would his Senior and Junior Brothers view him?
He just couldn't say anything to defend himself on this matter. At this moment, he vaguely realized something and tilted his head to look at Miao Yi. However, Miao Yi was still slowly sipping on his tea, completely ignoring De Ming's reaction. Miao Yi would speak up for him before, but now he was pretending not to see it.
Great Palace Master Miao Yi came from the small world's officialdom. When faced with such conflicts, it wasn't a big deal for him to play this trick. When it was time to feign ignorance, he wouldn't hesitate at all.
"Yes!" De Ming finally cupped his fists and accepted the order bitterly.
Spiritual Master Yu Xu said, "You've left the business world and will be returning to the Vitality Sect. The list of merchants you've accumulated all these years … That item in duplicate. Hand it over! Your Senior and Junior Brothers need to use it! "
When he heard this, De Ming was even more certain that this matter was related to Miao Yi. The item in duplicate was something Miao Yi had instructed him to do back then. Only Miao Yi knew about this. He looked at Miao Yi again. Miao Yi was still sipping his tea with his head lowered, and his face was expressionless.
What else could De Ming say? Not giving it to his Senior and Junior Brothers to use? Wouldn't that be purposely undermining his Senior and Junior Brothers?
"Yes!" De Ming swallowed his saliva and took out a storage ring. He smiled bitterly and said, "I only have one of the items on me. The other one is hidden downstairs."
After Spiritual Master Yu Xu took the item in his hand, he tilted his head and shouted, "Junior Brother!"
Outside the door. Suddenly, two people walked in. Spiritual Master Yu Lian had come out of nowhere. Accompanying him was the cross-eyed man who was in charge of the Vitality Sect's spiritual herb plantation. He was also an old acquaintance of Miao Yi and often drank together in the past.
"Accompany De Ming to retrieve the item." Spiritual Master Yu Xu said.
Spiritual Master Yu Lian stretched out his hand. De Ming lowered his head and turned to leave.
Faced with this sudden attack that he had been planning for a long time, he instantly understood that he had lost. His attempt to coerce the Vitality Sect's people to threaten the Sect Master and the others had failed. Faced with the Sect Master and the others' counterattack, he didn't even have the strength to fight back. Throwing the 'Sect Master's successor' to him had already rendered him speechless. This attack was ruthless and accurate. In an instant, his many years of effort had gone up in smoke.
Only then did everyone realize that something was wrong. Why did Senior Uncle have to personally accompany him to retrieve the item? When did Senior Uncle Yu Lian come? Why didn't we know? However, everyone still didn't know what was going on. They just felt that something was wrong.
The item was quickly retrieved from downstairs and handed over to Spiritual Master Yu Xu. Spiritual Master Yu Xu took out the jade discs inside the two storage rings and compared them one by one. After confirming that they were the items, he put them away and said, "Junior Brother, I'll have to trouble you to escort De Ming back to the Vitality Sect. Don't let anything happen along the way. Let's depart immediately!"
Spiritual Master Yu Lian didn't even give De Ming a chance to stay and pack his things. It could also be said that it was to prevent De Ming from reporting back and counterattacking. Spiritual Master Yu Lian personally took him away. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was being escorted away.
Seeing her father being taken away, Bao Lian lowered her head and sighed. She was the granddaughter of the Sect Leader and the daughter of De Ming. The closer they were, the more they knew. Otherwise, they wouldn't have warned Miao Yi to be careful of Huangfu Jun. Y。
She knew in her heart that it should be her grandfather who made a move. One was her grandfather, the other was her father. No matter which side she stood on, it would not be good.
Perfected Yu Xu said again, "De Zheng."
"Disciple is here!" De Zheng immediately stood up.
Jade Mirage said, "From today onwards. You will take over as the shopkeeper of the Morality Sundry Goods Shop. You must do your best. "
"Yes!" As expected, this Eldest Senior Brother was the first to take on the heavy responsibility.
"From now on, I'll be in charge of all the branches of the Morality grocery store. Before the branches open for business, before everyone goes to oversee the branch, everyone must be humble and cautious, and learn diligently." Yu Xu solemnly warned everyone.
"Yes!" All the disciples stood up and acknowledged the order.
Miao Yi, who was holding a cup of tea at the side, let out a sigh of relief. Now that these people were appeased, the people below them wouldn't cause any more trouble. After all, most of the Morality Sect's disciples came from these people. De Ming wanted to ally with Huangfu Jun? Y wouldn't be able to cause any more trouble in the Morality Sect. After this, there would be enough time and stability for Sect Leader Yu Ling and the others to reorganize the Morality Sect.
When the crowd dispersed, Bao Lian lowered her head and quietly followed behind everyone else. Only the two of them were left in the room.
Spiritual Master Yu Xu walked to the window with his hands behind his back and sighed. "Actually, De Ming did put in a lot of effort for the Morality Sundry Goods Shop to become what it is today. It's also a credit to the Morality Sect. It's just that the path was taken."
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