Chapter 97.1 East Wolf Deputy Hall Lord (1/2)

At the Sword-study Square!

Murong Luguang’s face was as black as a pot. He wanted to vent his anger on Wang Ke, but the latter’s words shoved whatever he wanted to speak back into his throat.

That’s right, I said it. But I was just being impatient with you because you were so hesitant. That’s why I said I would take responsibility. But… But I didn’t expect it to really break!You brat, you sabotaged me?

All the Heavenly Wolf Sect disciples were trying to find words to describe how they felt about the Righteous-Qi Sword breaking. They wanted to push the blame onto Wang Ke, but their eldest apprentice-brother had already said all risks were on him. What to do?

Not even Chen Tianyuan expected such a bizarre thing to happen.

He stepped forward and suggested, “Let me take a look at the Righteous-Qi Sword.”

“Yes, Sect Lord!” Wang Ke handed over his half.

Murong Luguang glared at Wang Ke with bloodshot eyes as he passed the other half to Chen Tianyuan as well.

Sect Lord, what should we do?” Murong Luguang said. His heart was bleeding.

He already considered the Righteous-Qi Sword as his own possession. A treasure of such value was somehow broken by Wang Ke… Murong Luguang’s heart was filled with hatred. Why did I let Wang Ke grab it!

“Revered Teacher, is this sword a counterfeit? I only drew it once and put it back. How could it easily burn and split in two?” Wang Ke asked.

Murong Luguang: “…………………….!”

You are the counterfeit! Damn it, everything was okay when I held onto it. The problem started when it went to your hands! You are the problem!

Chen Tianyuan examined the sword in astonishment. After some inspection, he shook his head and confirmed, “It’s broken. Completely broken!”

Murong Luguang’s face was as black as the charred bottom of a pot. Oh no, this is it?

“But we can’t just let the matter rest like this!” Wang Ke said with a frown.

“Hmm?”

Everyone looked at Wang Ke with puzzled faces. What do you mean?Weren’t you the one who broke it?What do you suggest we do if we can’t let the matter rest like this?

“Where was the sword bought? It can’t even withstand such a weak fire; it must be of questionable quality. Is the sword’s purchasing receipt available? Let’s find the seller and ask for a refund!” Wang Ke suggested a way.

“Uhh?” No one understood what he meant.

Weren’t you the one who broke it? And yet you want to get a refund from someone else?Shouldn’t you just accept it as your mistake?Who would refund you?

Chen Tianyuan replied to Wang Ke with a strange look, “It’s not refundable!”

This disciple of mine really has thick skin! He broke the sword, yet he wants someone else to pay for it!I would become a laughingstock for the whole world if I really do what he says!

“Revered Teacher, I mean it. Let me take care of that task if you guys feel embarrassed to do it! You guys value the Righteous-Qi Sword so much; it has to be a costly item. We can’t suffer this loss for nothing; we can’t just stay quiet!” Wang Ke insisted.

Everyone: “……………………!”

Wang Ke’s attitude is too strange!

Only Zhang Zhengdao understood Wang Ke. He knew that the latter hated to see such a big sum of money going down the drain. Furthermore, he could have a chance to extort more money from the seller using the Heavenly Wolf Sect’s name.

“It’s okay,” Chen Tianyuan shook his head and rejected the offer. He said, “Just leave this to me. I know a master blacksmith; I’ll seek his help to repair this in a few days!”

You are shameless, but I am not!How can I do such a thing when everyone is looking?

“Okay then!” Wang Ke could only shake his head helplessly.

Conversely, Murong Luguang showed gratitude, “Thank you, Sect Lord!”

“As for the East Wolf Hall Lord matter?” Chen Tianyuan looked at Wang Ke and Murong Luguang.

The Heavenly Wolf Sect disciples were split into two camps: one supported Wang Ke, while the other supported Murong Luguang.

Chen Tianyuan took a deep breath and said, “Most of our members are outside carrying out missions, but even if they return, they will share the same opinions. Both Wang Ke and Murong Luguang fulfill the last two conditions; their only shortcoming is their cultivation, since both are below the Astral Infant Stage. Being the case, whoever meets all three conditions first shall become the East Wolf Hall Lord!”

“Yes, Sect Lord!” Murong Luguang acknowledged with glistening eyes.

“Sect Lord, this isn’t fair. Wang Ke is clearly at a disadvantage; he’s only at the Innate Stage, after all! On the other hand, Eldest apprentice-brother is already at the pinnacle of the Golden Core Stage! This is unfair!” Tie Liuyun objected anxiously.

“There’s nothing unfair about it. This has to do with the Heavenly Wolf Sect’s unchangeable rules!” Chen Tianyuan said.

“Yes, Sect Lord!” all the disciples had to abide in the end.

“Sect Lord, what about the East Wolf Hall for the moment?” Murong Luguang asked with a frown.

Chen Tianyuan replied, “Let’s set up a temporary ‘Deputy Hall Lord’ position for the East Wolf Hall to cover for the Hall Lord’s duty for now, and to manage the hall’s disciples. This position will be annulled when the new Hall Lord is chosen!”

“Yes, Sect Lord!” everyone acknowledged.

“But who would be the Deputy Hall Lord then?” Wang Ke, or Murong Luguang?” Tie Liuyun asked out of curiosity.

“The Righteous-Qi Sword is broken in two pieces, which gave me this idea. There can be two Deputy Hall Lords. Since Wang Ke and Murong Luguang received everyone’s support, they will both be Deputy Hall Lords for now!” Chen Tianyuan said.

Everyone: “……………………..!”

That was unprecedented in the Heavenly Wolf Sect; two concurrent Hall Lords? And they are both deputies?

“Yes, Sect Lord. Thank you!” Wang Ke said.

He agreed to it immediately because he understood that his Revered Teacher was trying to protect him. Now that he was appointed to the position, no disciples from that hall would find trouble with him; he would not need to fear the East Wolf Hall.

“Yes, Sect Lord. Thank you!” Murong Luguang said with a nod; still, he felt strange about the situation.

Something feels off!

“Our Sect Lord is wise!” Everyone bowed toward Chen Tianyuan.

The result made everyone feel strange, but it was considered a win-win situation, so everyone accepted it.

“Since all matters are settled and Wang Ke is innocent, return to your own places, all of you!” Chen Tianyuan ordered.

“Yes, Sect Lord!”

But Wang Ke called out, “Hold on! Those that have yet to write down your calligraphy, please do so before you leave!

“Zhang Zhengdao, help me out!”

The latter also shouted excitedly, “ Okay, okay! Everyone, over here!”

He had to rely on God Wang Company to rake in money after all; every calligraphy piece meant money!

The faces of those who followed Murong Luguang immediately went black, and Murong Luguang left ahead of everyone.

“Okay, you guys go back too. Thank you for helping me out today!” Tie Liuyun expressed his gratitude to his followers.

“You are being too courteous, Second senior apprentice!” his juniors replied with smiling, before returning to their own duties.