An undercurrent began to flow within the illusion of beauty and illusion.

Those who were influenced by the first wave of diners and didn't try to grab a table in the second round were surprised to find...

These people have started sharing food pictures again!

What happened to not recommending it?

You promised you would never go a second time!

What happened to the promise that it wasn't worth it?

Not only did you guys go, you even brought a whole bunch of your disciples with you!

That's a high-grade spirit stone per person!

You said it wasn't worth it, but then you turned around and took your whole family there?!

Can't you have any shame?

What about the most basic trust between people?

Just as these people were heartbroken, a rumor spread like wildfire.

Those who went with their disciples in the second batch all benefited greatly. Some were relieved of the poison in the pills and felt much lighter. Some improved their comprehension by a full ten percent. Some improved their physical constitution. Some even had a sudden enlightenment for a few minutes!

This left those who originally had a chance to grab a spot even more dumbfounded, as the spot was ultimately handed over to someone else.

It's just a meal, how can it possibly improve your qualifications?

Improving one's aptitude is one thing, but to actually have an epiphany?!

Is this some kind of twisted pervert?!

This news must be fake!

"I don't believe it! You can have an epiphany just from eating a meal?!"

"Would the Shu Mountain Sword Sect be willing to give up such a valuable item?"

"Is it possible that they already each have a copy of this wonderful product?"

"I don't believe it! A common man is innocent, but he is guilty of possessing a treasure. If there were really so many good things, do you really think the cultivation world is peaceful and harmonious?"

"Fellow Daoist, are you unaware that the Shu Mountain Sword Sect already possesses two Mahayana cultivators and two Void-Splitting techniques? With such strength, which sect would dare to casually attempt to rob them? Would they be courting death?"

"The Blood Demon Ancestor said yesterday that the sword intent of that Mahayana Realm sword immortal from the Shu Mountain Sword Sect is enough to suppress his negative emotions! Don't you understand what that means? It means that they already have at least one powerful figure who is on par with the Blood Demon Ancestor!"

"Their new sword immortal is also remarkable. He was able to overpower the sect leader of the Du'e Sect in close combat at the high-level Tribulation stage. Now that he has advanced to the Mahayana stage, he is probably starting as a second-class Venerable."

"Why talk about so much else? Shouldn't the focus of our discussion be on condemning those bastards who cheated our fellow cultivators?"

"Aaaaaah, that damned old bastard! I trusted him so much, and he even lied to me!"

"Who isn't? Good grief, they contacted me eight times a day to try and dissuade me, all while pretending to be worried that I'd been scammed, and I actually believed them!"

"Destroy them! Go and kill them!"

“My precious grandchildren are already questioning whether I love them! They’ve heard about the food at the Mountain Top Lodge, and it’s driving me crazy. Now I can only wait until Sunday morning and try my best to grab a table number for next week.”

"If all else fails, just tie up that cook."

"Um, I wanted to say, if I report this person who tried to kidnap the streamer, could I get a table number? I'll pay with spirit stones!"

...

...

Shenqing Zhenjun is currently in Jian Qingfeng's cave.

The two sat facing each other and discussed philosophy.

After verifying each other's findings, both parties benefited.

After speaking, Shenqing Zhenjun said, "Ancestor, now that I have advanced to the Mahayana realm, I would like to step down from the position of sect leader. If I am entangled in worldly affairs, I am afraid it will affect my progress in cultivation."

Jian Qingfeng pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "I think it's feasible. With your talent, if you can focus on cultivation, I believe you'll catch up with me in no time. Do you have anyone in mind?"

"I believe there are two people who can succeed the sect leader: Junior Brother Yun Zhongzi and Junior Brother Ye Feng."

What are the differences between the two?

“Junior Brother Yun Zhongzi’s strength lies in his strong management skills and meticulous attention to detail. He can notice and handle any detail well. Although Junior Brother Ye Feng is still young, he is very intelligent and has a high level of support within the sect. However, given his personality, he probably wouldn’t be willing to take over.”

"You should talk to each of them separately and see what they want."

Shenqing Zhenjun looked somewhat embarrassed.

"I'm afraid neither of these two... is willing to take the position. What should we do then?"

Jian Qingfeng also fell silent.

This... doesn't seem like something that can't happen?

I am a prime example.

For sword cultivators who are naturally fond of freedom and unrestraint, there's really nothing to be surprised about if no one is willing to take over as sect leader.

This caused the two of them some distress.

"If Ye Feng is unwilling, then let him be. If Yun Zhongzi is unwilling, then you can directly use the sect leader's order to pressure him."

Left with no other choice, Jian Qingfeng could only offer this idea to Shenqing Zhenjun.

Shenqing Zhenjun silently apologized to his junior brother and readily agreed.

As for which junior brother they feel they've wronged, that depends on their own wishes.

Ye Feng was working on the "Mirror Flower Water Moon" live stream for the giant pandas when Shenqing Zhenjun approached him.

After the two found a secluded place, Shenqing Zhenjun had a distressed expression on his face.

Ye Feng, puzzled, asked, "Why does Senior Brother look so worried?"

"Why."

With a sigh, Shenqing Zhenjun seemed to have found a kindred spirit and began to talk.

"Haven't I just broken through to the Mahayana Realm? Only after breaking through to this realm did I realize how subtle the divisions are. I am deeply afraid that my strength is insufficient to help the sect rise and maintain its peace. Whenever I think of this, I feel saddened. I want to devote myself to cultivation to improve my strength, but I am entangled in worldly affairs and have no choice in the matter."

Ye Feng said, "If you think there are too many things to do in the sect, why don't you just step down as the sect leader? Look at our grandmaster, he stays in his cave all day long, how carefree he is."

While saying it aloud, he couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Senior Brother Shenqing is greedy for power. He finds it troublesome and has no time to cultivate, but he is unwilling to relinquish power.

However, in the cultivation world, strength is paramount. Even if you step down as sect leader, who would dare to give you attitude if you were a Mahayana Realm cultivator?

Shenqing Zhenjun had been waiting for Ye Feng's words, and seized the opportunity to say:

"What you said, junior brother, resonates deeply with me! How about I pass the position of sect leader to you?"

"ah?"

Ye Feng stared blankly at Shenqing Zhenjun.

What is this all about?

I just said it casually, why are you going to pass the leadership of the sect to me?

Is becoming a sect leader something a normal person would be willing to do?

Can one really manage all the messy things a visitor does, such as eating, drinking, defecating, urinating, sleeping, cultivating, and undergoing trials?

"No, no, I'm too inexperienced to do this! Senior brother, you should ask Senior Brother Yun Zhongzi instead. He's incredibly meticulous and will definitely live up to your expectations."

Ye Feng hurriedly began to shift the blame.

Only those who are family know their own situation. If someone with such a casual, lazy, and complacent nature were to become the sect leader, how distorted would the atmosphere be?