Aiding My Queen With My System - Chapter 40

Chapter 40 Months of Hard Work Benefited Others!

On this day, three months later, seven grand elders with similar cultivation levels stood in the main hall of the Fire Cloud Sect with unfathomable expressions.

Many Fire Cloud Sect disciples stood outside the main hall with solemn expressions, as if they were waiting for an important moment.

Xu Yi was one of the seven elders. However, his cultivation level was the lowest and he kept a low profile and was not eye-catching at all. Therefore, the other six elders did not take him seriously.

However, the disciples of Xu Yi’s clan had savage ambitions. Not only did they instigate Xu Yi to compete for the position of sect master, but they also fought with the disciples of other elders many times.

The reason was simple, they wanted to ride on his success. If Xu Yi could become the sect master, they could also get a share of the treasures.

Xu Yi looked relaxed on the surface but he had already broken out in a sweat.

It was not as if he did not care about the position of sect master. If he could get that position, he would be able to obtain the resources of the entire sect…

After three months of preparation, the answer was finally going to be revealed!

“Report! Grand elder Chang Renxia of the Dual Polarity Sect has arrived-_-“.

A loud shout came from outside the hall. The disciples stood even straighter as their expectant gazes landed on the person who had arrived.

This person was dressed in a black robe and slowly walked towards the main hall. It was the grand elder of the Dual Polarity Sect, Chang Renxia.

The eyes of the elders of the Fire Cloud Sect lit up. They wished they could step forward to welcome him but in the end, they did not do so in fear of the grand elder’s authority.

“Elder Chang, you came so quickly. Your cultivation level must have increased again, right?”

The first elder of the Fire Cloud Sect, Li Keqing, went forward with a smile.

Before that incident, the two of them had a good relationship and had kept in touch with each other.

However, now that the sects had become enemies, this friendship was no longer worth mentioning

Chang Renxia did not say anything despite seeing him come over to extend a greeting with a smile. He just nodded and looked away.

He’s probably trying to avoid suspicion? Li Keqing wanted to console himself, but then he saw Chang Renxia greeting Xu Yi, the last man in the row, with a smile. The smile on his face instantly froze.

Chang Renxia patted Xu Yi’s arm warmly. They seemed to be quite familiar with each other.

“Brother Xu, you’re indeed a young hero. Your cultivation has improved a lot.”

The other six elders watched in amazement.

Xu Yi’s cultivation level was the lowest among the seven elders of the Fire Cloud Sect and he usually avoided the limelight. Logically speaking, he was the least likely to win in the fight for the position of sect master, but why was Chang Renxia’s attitude towards him so abnormal?

He ignored Li Keqing, the first elder of the Fire Cloud Sect, and came to fawn over Xu Yi instead.

Ever since the old sect master of the Fire Cloud Sect was killed, Xu Yi had disappeared for several months. None of the six elders knew where he had gone during this period of time.

The elders all did not look too happy about it.

Ever since he returned, he had never shown any interest in the position of sect master. He had also kept a very low profile, causing the other six elders to let down their guard against him. Each of them had even tried to win him over.

Unfortunately, all was fair in war. It was actually an illusion he had created!

During the time when Xu Yi was out, he must have found an opportunity at the Dual Polarity Sect. No wonder Chang Renxia was smiling at him now.

But Chang Renxia was the grand elder of the Dual Polarity Sect. What could Xu Yi do to impress him?

In terms of cultivation, he was only a seventh-grade Grandmaster. Even in the Fire Cloud Sect, he was not among the top people.

Under everyone’s watchful gazes, Xu Yi greeted him in a usual manner.

“Thank you for keeping me in mind. Brother Chang, you’ve come from afar. Please come in for a cup of tea?”

Chang Renxia nodded in satisfaction, but his words were evasive.

“No, I’m here on behalf of the sect master to convey important news. I dare not be tardy about it.”

He stopped smiling and the sound of him gathering energy into his body was as loud as a bell, echoing in the huge main hall.

“I am under the orders of Ji Rui, the sect master of the Dual Polarity Sect, to appoint seventh elder Xu Yi as the temporary sect master of the Fire Cloud Sect. The other six elders are to assist him in the affairs of the sect. There is no room for discussion!”

What?

Doubtful voices immediately rose up outside the main hall. The disciples of the Fire Cloud Sect were all shocked by this decision.

The six elders gasped in unison, unable to believe their ears.

They had worked so hard for so long, but in the end, it had benefited others?

Back then, Xu Yi had accepted many benefits from each of them and agreed to help each person fight for the position of sect master. In the end, he turned out to be the greatest threat!

The elders widened their eyes in anger. They felt that they had been played.

Under everyone’s various gazes, Xu Yi felt extremely happy.

He restrained the ecstasy in his heart and politely declined, saying, “Brother Chang, I’m only a seventh-grade Grandmaster. I’m afraid it’s difficult for me to take up the position as the sect master.”

Chang Renxia was also an astute person. He said implicitly, “There’s no need to belittle yourself. Since our sect master chose you, then it can’t be wrong. Cultivation level isn’t necessarily the key requirement for the selection of a sect master. Besides, there are six elders here to assist you.”

He continued, “Brother Xu, if you’re unwilling to be the sect master, it won’t be easy for me to submit my report.”

Xu Yi looked dejected, as if he was very unwilling to take up the position of temporary sect master of the Fire Cloud Sect. He finally agreed only after repeatedly declining it.

“Given the trust that the sect master has in me, I will definitely do my best to lead the Fire Cloud Sect on the right track!”

Chang Renxia nodded approvingly, as if he had already guessed something.

Xu Yi disappeared in the month when sect master Ji Rui headed to the Purgatory Sea. It was obvious what had happened.

Now that he was able to become the sect master, it meant that the sect master had gotten what she wanted in the Purgatory Sea.

After the sect master returned, he had received orders to announce that Xu Yi had been appointed as the sect master of the Fire Cloud Sect. However, the sect was located far away and the journey alone took him a month.

“Haha! That’s good. Then I can go back without any worry!”

Chang Renxia smiled and waved his hand. This matter was decided.

The other six elders looked unhappy. This Xu Yi had clearly won the favor of the sect master by doing something behind their backs, but he still put on such an unwilling attitude.

It was really infuriating!

However, when they thought about how Xu Yi would be the sect master of their Fire Cloud Sect in the future, the six of them did not dare to have any objections, lest they get bullied by him.

“Brother Chang, since you’re a guest, why don’t you stay in my Fire Cloud Sect for a few days? I’ll definitely be hospitable and to let you have a chance to experience the local customs.”

Xu Yi smiled and invited Chang Renxia to stay, immediately receiving a sincere smile in return.

Chang Renxia had traveled non-stop to come to the Fire Cloud Sect to announce the news. Wasn’t the reason for that so that he could stay and receive “special treatment”?

He did not care who became the sect master. The important thing was the huge resources available to the sect master. This was a major sect that was comparable to the Dual Polarity Sect back then!