jdhmnovel Chapter 134 Li Wen Takes Over
Chapter 134 Li Wen Takes Over
Upon hearing the disciple's words, all the Blood Demon Sect disciples present were astonished.
All eyes turned to him, their gazes filled with surprise and reproach, as if to say:
"Why are you so impatient, speaking so rashly!"
Only Li Wen, with a flash of coldness in his eyes, stared intently at the disciple as if he were looking at a dead man.
He thought to himself: It seems that the Thousand Illusions Sect has already extended its reach so far.
They've all quietly planted spies within their own sects; this matter should not be underestimated.
Before the Blood Demon Sect members could figure out how to respond, the elder from the Thousand Illusions Sect raised his voice and spoke in a sarcastic tone:
"Harmed by a villain? Hmph, then this villain must be hiding something big, right?"
After saying that, he deliberately stretched his neck out, his gaze shooting straight at Li Wen like a venomous snake.
His demeanor was clearly one of deliberate provocation, a way of seeing how the newly appointed Blood Demon Sect Master would respond.
Just as tensions were about to rise, the Grand Elder seized the opportunity, stood up abruptly, and cleared his throat.
He said loudly, "My Blood Demon Sect's internal affairs are none of your concern, Thousand Illusion Sect."
He knew in his heart that this was a rare opportunity to prove himself.
As long as I can gain favor with the sect leader, my life will be safe from now on.
After all, the new sect leader has just arrived and is in dire need of manpower, so he cannot let this great opportunity slip away.
Seeing that the First Elder had already expressed his opinion, the Second Elder and Fourth Elder were not about to fall behind.
The two exchanged a glance, both reading the elder's dissatisfaction in each other's eyes—humph, he got the first chance to flatter him!
Although they were very unhappy, they were forced by the situation to get up and state their position, standing on the same side as the Grand Elder.
Li Wen was slightly surprised to see that the Blood Demon Sect members were not affected by the Thousand Illusion Sect's provocation.
His gaze naturally fell on the Grand Elder, his eyes now showing a hint of scrutiny.
He thought to himself: This person isn't necessarily someone who can't be kept; he's quick-witted.
Now that he has powerful figures backing him up and controlling the overall situation, I doubt he would dare to betray him.
“Fellow Daoist,” Li Wen raised his head slightly, his expression cold and stern, speaking neither humbly nor arrogantly.
"The previous sect leader of my Blood Demon Sect has passed away. If you have nothing else to do, please come and visit another day."
Oh, by the way, next time you visit, it's fine if you don't bring a gift, just remember to send your visiting card in advance, so as not to be impolite.
Li Wen's words were utterly merciless, directly rebuking the elder of the Thousand Illusions Sect.
Upon hearing this, the elder of the Thousand Illusions Sect turned pale and then red, and immediately snorted coldly, replying angrily and humiliated:
"Hmph, so young, and already so arrogant after just taking office, he's utterly worthless!"
Having said that, he suddenly flicked his sleeve, lightly touched the ground with his toes, and soared into the air on his sword, transforming into a streak of light and speeding away.
Li Wen stood still, gazing in the direction where the Thousand Illusions Sect members had left, and snorted coldly in his heart.
He secretly vowed: Hmph, I hope you don't let me find any fault with the Thousand Illusions Sect.
Otherwise, given the arrogant attitude of their elders today, if given the chance, the Thousand Illusions Sect might have to change its name to "Li" tomorrow!
After the final procedures of the enthronement ceremony were successfully completed, Li Wen looked around, waved his hand, and signaled everyone to disperse.
Then, he quietly instructed the attendant beside him to summon the Grand Elder, saying that he had important matters to discuss.
Before long, the Grand Elder, led by his attendants, came unsteadily to Li Wen.
He lowered his head, his hands trembling slightly, and cautiously asked, "Sect Master, you...you wanted to see me?"
His tone was full of trepidation and ingratiation, and his eyes flickered uncertainly, clearly unable to fathom Li Wen's intentions in summoning him.
Li Wen stood with his hands behind his back, scrutinizing the Grand Elder with a cold gaze.
After a moment, he slowly spoke: "Judging from your choice at that crucial moment that day, I know you are a smart person."
Now, you have two paths before you.
First, they must wholeheartedly submit to me and serve me wholeheartedly from now on;
Secondly…
"Sect Master, I choose one, I choose one!"
The elder was extremely anxious and, before Li Wen could finish explaining the second option, eagerly agreed loudly.
Large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, fearing that this moment of hesitation would lead Li Wen to mistakenly believe that he was weighing the pros and cons and had impure intentions, thus cutting off his own path to survival.
"Are you sure you don't want to hear what this second path is?" Li Wen raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes.
"Sect Master, I have already seen that you are truly a person of great talent."
With your support, the Blood Demon Sect can flourish, and we can go further.
Therefore, no matter what the second path is, I will firmly choose the first one.
The elder spoke earnestly, his face plastered with a fawning smile, attempting to dispel Li Wen's doubts.
Li Wen's heart stirred, and he decided to test him again.
"As for the second option, I will give you a generous sum of spirit stones so that you can leave the Blood Demon Sect with your wealth."
From then on, the sky's the limit; birds can fly freely, and they need never return.
Seeing that the Grand Elder was about to speak again, Li Wen raised his hand and gently waved it to stop him:
"Don't rush, I haven't finished speaking yet."
If you choose the first path, I won't cure you for now, unless I completely accept you someday.
As for when it will be recognized, perhaps that day will never come.
So you'd better think carefully before you answer me.
The elder's heart skipped a beat, but his face remained resolute.
Without a second's hesitation, he said decisively, "I choose one!"
In his mind, there was no need to think twice; the second path was clearly a test trap set by Li Wen.
Only by choosing the first path could he possibly seize that glimmer of hope, and at this moment, what he longed for was precisely that glimmer of hope.
Seeing his reaction, Li Wen could only say that it was temporarily approved, but there would be plenty of time in the future.
"Since you have shown your determination to follow me, it just so happens that I have a task that urgently needs manpower, so I will entrust it to you."
Li Wen slightly raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the Grand Elder with a scrutinizing look in his eyes.
Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder was overjoyed, knowing that he had successfully passed the first test.
He quickly straightened his back, his face plastered with a fawning smile, and eagerly replied:
"Sect Master, please give me any orders. I will do my utmost, even if it means going through fire and water!"
"Did you notice that disciple who spoke rashly during the ceremony, claiming that the sect leader was murdered by a villain?"
Li Wen paused, his eyes suddenly becoming sharp as an eagle's.
"I suspect that this person is a spy secretly planted by the Thousand Illusions Sect. You should keep an eye on him."
Do not alert the enemy; report any suspicious activity to me immediately.
The Grand Elder's heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly nodded in agreement:
"Sect Master, rest assured, I will handle this matter properly and will never let you down!"
After speaking, he even straightened his chest, as if to show his loyalty to Li Wen.