"Awesome!"
Ye Qiu blurted it out.
Pfft.
Ying'er couldn't help but laugh: "Master, look at how cute he is, being such a money-grubber."
"It is indeed quite cute, haha." The old temple master also laughed heartily.
Ye Qiu coughed lightly and said seriously, "Don't misunderstand me. I'm not greedy. I just think that this huge amount of assets can save countless suffering beings."
"You can spend whatever you want, but don't do anything reckless with the rest. These things can destroy an entire dynasty's economic system," the old temple master solemnly warned.
"Master, don't listen to his lofty words. He's actually quite shrewd," Ying'er said sweetly.
"Hmm, that makes sense. Then I won't say any more. Ye Qiu, take good care of Dragon Palace and Ying'er. I have to go now."
The old temple master looked out the door, his gaze deep and unfathomable.
"Leave now?"
Ye Qiu stared at the old temple master.
The old temple master nodded gently: "Before you leave, you should go and have a drink with your master. Perhaps, that will be the last time you drink with him."
Upon hearing this, Ye Qiu realized that something was wrong.
This old man doesn't seem to be retired, but rather...
Thinking of this, Ye Qiu hurriedly asked, "Old Hall Master, is there something wrong with your health? I can take a look at you."
"No need," the old temple master said. "You have inherited your master's medical skills. With your abilities, you can definitely help me prolong my life, but you yourself will also suffer severe injuries and deplete your vital energy. I don't need a life-for-life treatment."
Of course, I might not die. The world is vast, and perhaps there is still a glimmer of hope waiting for me to discover.
"Please wait patiently for a month. If I live, I will return; if I die, someone will come to inform you. Whatever the outcome, you will all know, so there's no need to worry, especially Ying'er. Everyone dies eventually. I have lived for hundreds of years and have no regrets. You should stay with Ye Qiu in peace, and together we will guard the Dragon Palace."
"Old Temple Master, you..."
"Alright, no need for further words, I'm off."
The old temple master strode out of the gate.
Immediately afterwards, he stepped into the air and ascended to the heavens.
Dozens of meters above the ground, the old temple master's majestic voice suddenly rang out: "From this moment forward, Ye Qiu shall be the new temple master of the Dragon Temple."
The old temple master's voice spread in all directions, as if it had reached the entire capital in an instant.
This caused a great sensation in a very short time.
"Ye Qiu actually inherited the Dragon Palace?"
"I never expected that the Dragon Palace would choose Ye Qiu as its successor. Although he is quite strong, he is still so young. Can he handle the position of Palace Master?"
"Make arrangements quickly, I want to host a banquet for Ye Qiu."
Upon learning this news, the various factions in the capital city all had different thoughts.
...
At this very moment, in the magnificent Xia Emperor Palace, the Xia Emperor received news from the Dragon Palace. His hand, which was drinking tea, trembled slightly, and his face paled a few degrees.
"Lord Xia, are you alright?"
The elderly person serving nearby asked cautiously.
"It's alright." Xia Zhu stood up, slowly walked to the door, bowed deeply three times in the direction of the Dragon Palace, tears welling in his eyes.
The old man stood respectfully not far away and said softly, "Lord Xia, the fact that the old Palace Master is stepping down and handing over the position to Ye Qiu at this time shows that Ye Qiu is capable of managing the Dragon Palace well."
“That’s not what I’m worried about,” Xia Zhu said in a deep voice. “I’m worried about the old Palace Master. He once said that if one day he were to step down from his position as Palace Master of the Dragon Palace, there would only be one possibility: that he would be leaving this world.”
The old temple master saved my life several times; his kindness is immeasurable, and I have no way to repay him.
"Alas, life and death are predestined, Lord Xia, do not grieve too much," the old man sighed.
"Find some time and make arrangements to invite Ye Qiu; I need to meet with him."
"yes."
...
As night deepened, the Dragon Palace remained brightly lit, and no one was asleep yet.
This was destined to be an unsettling night for the Dragon Palace.
The abdication of the old temple master and the ascension of the new temple master were undoubtedly very sudden for many people, so sudden that they found it hard to accept.
Especially some of the veteran figures of the Dragon Palace!
These elders held a meeting overnight to discuss the matter.
Ye Qiu, the main character at the meeting, was naturally present.
He scanned everyone, his gaze sharp, without uttering a word.
"Everyone, please share your thoughts. Personally, I think that although Ye Qiu is young and promising with extraordinary abilities, he is still too young and lacks the qualifications to be the Palace Master. What are your thoughts? Let's hear them tonight. After tonight, we will not discuss this matter."
An elderly man with white hair spoke solemnly.
This old man is an elder of the Dragon Palace named Chen An, and he rarely appears in public.
“Elder Chen, I agree with you. Young Master Ye is very strong, but to succeed as the Palace Master, cultivation alone is not enough. I suggest that Elder Chen succeed as the Palace Master.”
"I agree."
Many people sided with Chen An.
"What you're saying is blatant disrespect to the old Palace Master," Qin Yue said sternly. "How dare you criticize the person chosen by the old Palace Master? If you're not satisfied, come out and challenge the new Palace Master. Whether it's a contest of combat strength or strategy, you're welcome to show your skills. If you can defeat the new Palace Master, he will unconditionally relinquish the position of Palace Master. That's what I said. If you're not satisfied, then stand up."
"Let's do as Elder Qin says," Ye Qiu agreed with a smile.
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