Everyone from all the sects expressed their opinions. Emperor Chu nodded and said, "In that case, please get some rest for the night and we'll take action tomorrow."
The Chu Emperor had his men lead everyone to their resting place. Each sect had its own courtyard, which was quite grand.
"The Emperor of Chu is quite magnanimous. This house feels even grander than our previous sect's." Bai Hao looked the courtyard up and down. It was magnificent and resplendent. It was indeed a palace. Not a single place was simple or shabby.
After they each packed their things and found a bed, a general came to the courtyard where Bai Hao and the others were.
"Young Master Bai Hao, His Majesty requests your presence," the general said respectfully.
"Didn't we just disband? Is there something else?" Bai Hao glanced at him.
"I was just following orders; I don't know the specifics," the man said.
"So much to do..." Bai Hao muttered to himself, then nodded and followed the man to the Chu Emperor's study.
It wasn't just Bai Hao; Elder Xuan Tong, Duan Qiyun, and the leaders of Lengyue Palace and Yaoyue Sect also came—they all came.
Bai Hao and Duan Qiyun exchanged a glance and nodded, which was their way of greeting each other.
"Now that everyone is here, I won't waste any more words. The reason I've asked you all to come here is to select someone to lead tomorrow's operation. We need someone to take the lead to ensure the operation goes smoothly. What are your thoughts?" The Emperor Chu said solemnly, his gaze sweeping over everyone present.
The leader?
Bai Hao immediately lost interest in such a boring matter.
Moreover, everyone present had their own pride. They might submit to their own sect leader, but it would be difficult to get them to obey the orders of people from other sects.
No one spoke, and the Chu Emperor was slightly embarrassed. He knew that everyone present was proud and wouldn't easily obey another person, which was why he had wanted them to choose someone themselves. However, the Chu Emperor hadn't expected them to be so tacit, remaining silent and leaving him with the difficult task once again.
Left with no other choice, he had to play the villain and said, "I think everyone might not fully trust anyone else to lead the team, but this operation needs someone to lead it. How about this, Elder Xuan Tong is considered an elder among you all, let him be the leader, is that alright?"
Furthermore, there is Xuan Tong here, who gave Emperor Chu a very good choice—the only sect elder, whose status is a level higher than Bai Hao and the other puppets, making him the best choice to be the leader.
“I agree.” Duan Qiyun nodded.
No one else had any objections.
"Very well, then I'll trouble Elder Xuantong with the wine." Emperor Chu looked at Xuantong.
The latter bowed to the crowd and said, "I will fight alongside you all."
"Elder, you're too kind."
This is indeed the best choice. Although others may not agree in their hearts, Xuan Tong is indeed the most senior here, and his strength is basically the strongest. Relatively speaking, he has the least sense of justice.
"Thank you all for your trouble. Go back and get some rest."
...
Everyone left and went back to their respective courtyards.
On the way, Bai Hao and Duan Qiyun walked together.
"I didn't expect it to be you this time. I thought it would be that fat guy from your group," Duan Qiyun said with a smile.
"I didn't want to come either, but our sect leader sent me. Maybe he thinks Little Fatty isn't up to par yet." Bai Hao shrugged helplessly.
To be honest, he really didn't want to come, but currently, none of the disciples in the Falling Sea Sect are capable of taking on a major responsibility. If they send an elder... the entire sect only has two elders, and they are busy revitalizing the sect, so they don't have any spare manpower.
"As the senior disciple of the sect, Young Master Bai naturally has an inescapable duty to undertake this task. Moreover, we have heard that although all the major sects suffered losses in this divine beast rampage, your Falling Sea Sect managed to kill the White Dragon Venerable. Although we haven't come to express our gratitude yet, we do know a thing or two about it. Young Master Bai's strength is truly extraordinary," Duan Qiyun said with a light laugh, covering her mouth.
Scratching his head sheepishly, Bai Hao hadn't expected that his deeds had reached the ears of other sects.
"It was just luck; the key is that our sect leader is strong."
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Bai Hao passed by the courtyard of the Dan Sect and saw Ouyang Yan standing at the entrance, seemingly waiting for someone.
Upon seeing Bai Hao, Ouyang Yan's pretty face immediately lit up with excitement, but she quickly noticed Duan Qiyun beside her and forcefully suppressed her excitement.
"Um, senior sister, you're back."
Nodding, Duan Qiyun saw through it but didn't say anything, and walked straight into the courtyard. Before leaving, she didn't forget to say, "Don't come back too late, there are important things to do tomorrow."
Ouyang Yan suddenly felt a little embarrassed, her face flushed slightly, and she replied, "I understand..."
Bai Hao stood there watching him, looking at Ouyang Yan with interest, and jokingly said, "I wonder if I'm qualified to invite this young lady for a walk?"
With a slight blush, Ouyang Yan raised her head and snorted softly, saying, "Then I'll reluctantly agree."
With a slight smile, Bai Hao said, "Thank you for your kindness, Miss."
...
The Chu Kingdom's palace was quite large, no less impressive than that of the Great Cang Kingdom. Moreover, there was a sizable garden near the courtyards where the members of the various sects resided, and the soldiers on guard did not stop them.
The two went straight into the garden, where there was no one else.
The fragrance of flowers and the melodious chirping of birds made Ouyang Yan open her arms to embrace the breath of spring.
"The environment here is wonderful, even better than our sect's. It truly lives up to its reputation as an empire."
She couldn't help but spin around a few times, fully enjoying the atmosphere. When she stopped after spinning around several times and saw Bai Hao standing behind her watching her, Ouyang Yan immediately felt embarrassed.
"Actually, I thought you wouldn't come this time, so I was worried that if I came, I wouldn't see you, and I was also afraid that if you came but I didn't come, I would miss you..." Ouyang Yan said softly, her beautiful eyes smiling.
“But in the end, you came, and I came too. I guess that’s what you call telepathy.” With a smile, Bai Hao’s warm hand grasped Ouyang Yan’s delicate hand. The latter tensed up involuntarily, then slowly relaxed, looking at Bai Hao with infinite tenderness in her eyes.
"After entering the Monster Forest tomorrow, we must be careful in everything we do. If everything goes smoothly, it shouldn't take too long, and then we can explore the area."
“Okay, it’s a deal~” Ouyang Yan gently shook Bai Hao’s hand, and the two sat on the stone base to the side, quietly watching the birds singing and the flowers blooming in the garden…
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