Following Lin Xiuyuan's words and the decision he had made.
Instantly, all eyes in the hall converged on him.
A look of surprise, disbelief, and a touch of shock lingered in his eyes.
They even doubted whether they had misheard.
"Steward Lin, did we hear that right? We're withdrawing our forces? All of them are to be stationed at the secret realm? Even the Purple Mountain Herb Garden isn't being left behind?"
"Wouldn't that mean giving up all the resource-rich areas and letting those rogue cultivators easily seize them? It would be a disgrace to the reputation of Cloud Sky Sect for no reason!"
"Now that Manager Lin has arrived, our stronghold's strength has greatly increased. We should take the initiative and show the might of Yunxiao. Why are we hiding instead?"
"…………"
Everyone looked at Lin Xiuyuan with confusion and spoke up one after another.
Deacon Tanghe was the first to speak up: "This is absolutely unacceptable. If Steward Lin does this, wouldn't it be a waste of the foundation laid by our predecessors? This enclave has been contested for a long time. Our Yunxiao Sect has spent so much effort here, especially on the spiritual veins. We finally managed to occupy a resource-rich area. How can we give it up so easily?"
"Besides, they're just a group of independent cultivators. Now that Manager Lin and his enforcement disciples have arrived, what reason do we have to be afraid of them?"
Seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan patiently explained, saying in a deep voice, "I understand the feelings of my fellow disciples. But the situation is becoming increasingly chaotic, with all sides sending reinforcements, including my Yunxiao Sect."
"However, it is undeniable that Yunxiao is indeed the weaker party among them."
"Now, just as these reinforcements are arriving, several large independent cultivator gangs have joined forces and gathered manpower to target my Cloud Sky stronghold. This matter is somewhat suspicious, and if we deal with it rashly, we may fall into an unforeseen situation."
"Therefore, I have made this decision, intending to wait until the situation becomes clearer before taking any action, not seeking immediate gains, but only planning for the long term!"
However, Lin Xiuyuan's words were not understood by the crowd.
Immediately, someone said, "Master Lin, although what you've said might make this matter seem a bit strange, our Cloud Soaring Sect still has its foundation. How can we be timid and hesitant? Wouldn't that make us a laughingstock?"
After all, they are disciples of a sect, and now Lin Xiuyuan has led a group of powerful protectors to arrive. What do they have to fear when facing rogue cultivators?
What does it matter if there are other forces behind it? At worst, we'll just have to fight.
If they can't win, they can only withdraw from the struggle for interests or continue to send reinforcements. Not to mention that with a strong person like Lin Xiuyuan, who is suspected to be the chief combatant, helping them, being too timid and hesitant is really unacceptable!
Therefore, it is quite understandable that people have this attitude.
However, after explaining once, Lin Xiuyuan didn't have much energy to comfort them. He just smiled slightly and said, "As I said, I can understand the feelings of my fellow disciples, but this is the decision I have made."
Tang He snorted coldly and was the first to stand up and object, saying, "Master Lin, your decision is truly obedient. This is an enclave established by our predecessors. How can we give it up so lightly? You treat your sixty-year assessment period lightly, and then you just pat your butt and go back to the sect to continue your cultivation."
"We are here to guard this enclave! I will go to the sect and explain what happened. If the sect has no objections, I will accept it. Until then, I'm sorry, we really cannot comply!"
Upon hearing Tang He's statement, many people in the hall immediately nodded in agreement, clearly supporting him.
After all, this place was originally under the control of Tang He and He Chengji, and it was obvious that there were already factions there. Their prestige was obviously not comparable to that of Lin Xiuyuan, who had just arrived.
Lin Xiuyuan was not surprised by this, but he didn't care.
Now that he's in charge, he has the ability to make decisions!
Lin Xiuyuan's expression gradually calmed down, then turned slightly cold as he looked at Tang He and said, "Are you disobeying orders? Is Deacon Tang reluctant to give up the sect's foundation, or is he reluctant to give up his own little bit of profit?"
Upon hearing this, Tang He's expression changed slightly, and he immediately said, "How can this be considered disobeying orders? The decision made by the person in charge is clearly against common sense. As a steward of this sect, I have the right to report to the sect and ask the elders to make a decision. Isn't that reasonable?"
He then sneered, suppressing his anger, and continued, "But what Steward Lin said next was quite veiled, clearly an attack on my conscience! I, Tang He, am wholeheartedly devoted to the sect. How could I disregard the sect's greater principles for such petty gains?"
Seeing that the other party still had this attitude, Lin Xiuyuan's face instantly turned cold. He shook his head and said, "Is that so? Hehe, you speak so righteously, but I didn't mean anything by it. Since Deacon Tang is still being stubborn, then I, Lin, will speak frankly."
"Deacon Tang, you were in charge of this place before, mainly handling the transportation and sales of resources such as the Zishan Stone Mine, the Shilihe Spirit Mine, the Cuilin Herb Garden, etc. Every ten years, a batch was produced, and basically one or two were missing!"
"And you used this money to trade with the Nine Kingdoms Alliance's Eight Directions Merchant Caravan, which initially went to the Haoyun Merchant Guild. So, during your time in charge, you profited at least 30 million low-grade spirit stones for yourself? Am I wrong?"
Tang He had initially hoped to come up with a response, but Lin Xiuyuan became increasingly detailed, even revealing the exact nature of the business association he was dealing with.
Tang He's expression changed drastically, turning pale. He stood there stunned, staring at Lin Xiuyuan, not understanding why he knew these things.
However, before Tang He could even organize his thoughts on how to respond...
Lin Xiuyuan coldly said, "Deacon Pang, please help me capture this scourge of the sect, this corrupt and lawless scoundrel!"
Pang Wenbai, who had been sitting quietly like an outsider, immediately opened his eyes and looked directly at Tang He.
In an instant, a violent surge of magical power erupted from his body!
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