1 "Nephew Zong is truly a hidden talent. He was able to transform from a casual cultivator into a martial arts master. His comprehension is not comparable to that of ordinary people." Zong Shanming looked at Zong Shen and said with a smile.
Zong Shen humbly bowed and said, "This is just luck. If it weren't for Master's guidance, there would be no Zong Shen today."
When Zong Shanming heard this, he couldn't help but burst into laughter: "Hahaha...Nephew Zong is too modest."
“That’s the truth.”
"Okay, enough of the polite talk. I asked my nephew to come here today because, firstly, I wanted to catch up with you, and secondly, I hope you can help me resolve a matter within the sect."
"Oh? What's going on?"
Zong Shanming looked at a disciple beside him. The disciple stepped forward and said respectfully, "Brother, although our sect is not the top one in the martial arts world, it is still one of the best. It's just that in recent years, it has been in a slump, which has caused our sect's strength to decline significantly."
"Yes." Zong Shanming nodded and continued, "I wonder how many disciples you have in your sect now?"
"Brother, there are now thirty-nine people in my sect." The disciple replied.
"Thirty-nine people." Zong Shanming pondered for a moment, then asked, "Among these thirty-nine people, are there any disciples with better qualifications or extraordinary talents?"
The disciple thought for a moment and then replied, "Brother, there is a disciple with high aptitude, amazing talent, and excellent aptitude."
"Oh? What are the qualifications of this disciple? What's his name?"
The disciple replied, "Brother, this disciple's name is Zong Cheng. He has amazing talent. When he was five years old, he defeated a warrior in the early stage of Xiantian with a single move."
"What? Defeat a warrior in the early stage of innateness with one move?" Zong Shanming's face changed slightly, and he was obviously frightened by Zong Cheng's performance.
"Yes," the disciple replied.
"Is this Zong Cheng's current level of cultivation?" Zong Shanming asked.
The disciple shook his head and said, "I'm not sure about that."
"Well, okay, since Zong Cheng is so talented, I will accept him into the sect. When you go back, tell that disciple about Zong Cheng. Remember, this time it's not just you and me who are going to accept him as a disciple. The other elders, law enforcement hall masters, etc. must also come forward and make sure to accept this person into the sect. Do you understand?" Zong Shanming instructed seriously.
"Yes, senior brother." The disciple took the order and retreated.
"Brother Zong Shen, I wonder if you are willing to join our sect?" Zong Shanming looked at Zong Shen and asked.
Zong Shen hesitated for a moment, then replied, "This."
"This?" Zong Shanming looked at Zong Shen with some confusion.
"Master Zongren, there are still many unfinished worldly affairs in my sect, so it is really inconvenient for you to join the sect." Zong Shen politely refused.
"Junior Brother Zong Cheng, Zong Shen is arguably the most outstanding disciple in our sect, and also the most talented disciple in our sect. Wouldn't you consider him?" Zong Shanming asked with some disappointment.
"Although Zong Shen has good aptitude for cultivation, he is not suitable to be a person in power. Brother Zong Ren is more suitable, and our sect is also short of a sect elder. Brother Zong Ren, why don't you take charge of all the miscellaneous affairs of the sect for the time being." Zong Shen declined tactfully. The identity of the Zong Ren Hall Master is still quite important in the sect.
Zong Shanming heard Zong Shen's words, but he did not get angry. Instead, he continued to persuade him, "Brother Zong Ren, please think about it again."
Zong Shen still politely refused, but Zong Shanming was not discouraged and continued to persuade Zong Shen tirelessly. Zong Shen cursed Zong Shanming in his heart for being such a haunting ghost.
"Senior Brother Zong, Zong Shen cannot be the one in charge of the sect. Please understand." Zong Shen finally couldn't bear it anymore and stood up and bowed to Zong Shanming.
"Ah~!" Zong Shanming sighed, looked at the humble young man in front of him, and said, "Since Brother Zong Shen is unwilling to join the sect, we can only ask another disciple to replace Brother Zong Shen and serve as the sect's law enforcement hall master." After speaking, Zong Shanming walked towards the hall master Zong Ren, as if he intended to let Zong Ren take over Zong Shen's position. Zong Ren looked at Zong Shanming, a little embarrassed, not knowing how to answer.
Zong Shen also looked at Zong Ren, waiting for his answer. Zong Ren thought for a moment and then replied, "Although Brother Zong Shen has amazing talent, he is not suitable to be a person in power. And I am afraid that my old bones are not up to the task."
"Master Zongren, although Zong Shen's talent is extremely poor, he has a lot of resources to support him. Please don't refuse. If you are worried, I can send people to monitor Zong Shen's every move, and there will definitely be no mistakes."
"This..." Hall Master Zong Ren looked at Zong Shen and Zong Shanming with some embarrassment, feeling a little unsure of what to choose. Seeing this, Zong Shen quickly said, "Brother, I think we should forget about this. Although Master Zong Ren is in poor health, his cultivation is also very impressive."
"Junior Brother Zong Shen's words do make sense." Zong Shanming did not insist, but replied with a smile.
"I know about Master Zongren's cultivation level, but he is ill and has been in seclusion to recuperate. Master Zongren's cultivation level is considered extremely high in our entire clan. I didn't want to trouble Master Zongren, so I was asked to be the elder of the sect. Therefore, Master Zongren's cultivation level is not his true strength." Zong Shen saw the concerns of Hall Master Zongren and explained.
After hearing Zong Shen's words, Zong Ren felt a little relieved. After all, Zong Ren didn't want to get into trouble. Although he was not afraid of Zong Shanming, Zong Shen was a very important disciple in his mind. Zong Ren also knew that he couldn't stay in the sect forever, and it was impossible for him to take care of Zong Shen all the time. Therefore, he had to find a way to let Zong Shen advance to the sect as soon as possible and become a member of the sect.
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