GBP Chapter 167 Selection of Leader for Maoshan
Chapter 167 Selection of Leader for Maoshan
After the sect leader finished speaking, his brows furrowed, as if two small mountains had come together.
Indeed, it should have been the senior brother who fought, while the old guys stayed behind to hold the fort.
But now, at this crucial moment, Shi Jian needs to make a breakthrough.
How could he call Shi Jian out?
When the others heard that Shi Jian had gone into seclusion, they also sighed.
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"Then, Sect Leader, do you have a suitable candidate in mind?" an elder asked.
The sect leader stroked his beard, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Nothing for now."
In fact, he didn't really want Lin Fengjiao and Qianhe to lead the team, as that would increase their seniority and prestige, which was something he didn't want to see.
After all, Shi Jian has a son, and if he were to be discovered one day, he would not want to replace the eldest brother's position because of Qianhe and Lin Fengjiao's fame and prestige.
Therefore, he would rather someone else go than recommend Lin Fengjiao and Qianhe.
“In that case, I think Lin Fengjiao and Zhong Fabai are quite capable. Let them give it a try!” The purple-robed, white-haired elder stroked his beard and smiled.
He was a neutral party member and didn't participate in the struggle for the position of the senior disciple of Maoshan back then, so as long as Maoshan prospered, that was the best thing for him.
Upon hearing this, the elders all nodded in agreement.
They shared his thoughts, after all, it's impossible for everyone in Maoshan to be scheming against each other.
A large portion of the senior staff are neutral, while some are from Lin Fengjiao's faction, though very few!
“No! Although these two have made a name for themselves and are quite capable, they are still young and impetuous and lack experience.” The sect leader shook his head and rejected his suggestion.
Upon hearing this, the elders who knew the inside story exchanged glances.
The Maoshan Taoists, unaware of the inside story, all shouted.
"Sect Leader, I propose that Senior Brother Lin Fengjiao lead the team!"
"Sect Leader, I propose that Senior Brother Qianhe lead the team!"
Clearly, each of them has their own preferred candidate, so they want to make recommendations.
Yes, in Maoshan, Qianhe is Zhong Fabai. In addition, his name Qianhe has become well-known, so even his fellow disciples are used to calling him Senior Brother Qianhe and Junior Brother Qianhe, just like Uncle Jiu.
As for the elders, they would only call him by his name, Zhong Fabai!
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The sect leader was somewhat displeased to see these people recommending Qianhe and Lin Fengjiao, but he did not show it.
The elders who sided with the sect leader said, "Nonsense! We must follow the sect leader's arrangements. Leading a team is not a trivial matter!"
"Yes, Sect Leader, this time we are facing a formidable opponent like the Corpse King of Xiangxi, as well as that eerie centipede demon. A slight mistake could harm our fellow disciples and even kill some Taoist priests," another elder chimed in.
At this moment, the Maoshan elder, who had been silent all along, stood with his hands behind his back and looked at everyone with a firm gaze: "Don't underestimate these two. I've watched them grow up since they were little. Lin Fengjiao and Zhong Fabai are both meticulous and skilled. If the two of them work together well, they can lead the team."
He was neutral, and having watched Lin Fengjiao and Qianhe grow up, he knew their capabilities.
However, some elders objected: "Elder Lin, this matter is of great importance and requires careful consideration. The Xiangxi region is extremely dangerous, and the two of them may not be able to handle it well. Moreover, if something goes wrong, it will be a disgrace to Maoshan!"
"Yes, yes!"
Others chimed in.
Clearly, there was a disagreement regarding the leadership of the team this time.
After all, Shi Jian wasn't here.
If Shi Jian were here, he would have made the decision immediately!
The sect leader raised an eyebrow and said seriously, "Everyone has their own opinion, but there is no better candidate at the moment. However, what the elders said is not without reason, and we need to reconsider who will lead the team."
After hearing this, all the elders lowered their heads and began to think.
At this moment, a bald elder who looked very much like Ji Chunhua stepped forward, bowed and said, "Sect Leader, I am willing to lead a team to Xiangxi. I will personally lead the team to take action and will do my best to live up to the reputation of Maoshan."
The sect leader stared at the bald elder who looked just like Ji Chunhua, as if he saw a ray of hope piercing through the gloom.
Yup!
He is the most suitable candidate.
He did not form cliques or engage in any private activities with anyone in Maoshan; he was someone who only cared about the development of the sect.
Even he only had four grand-disciples: Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning. [Note: Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning are considered grand-disciples here, as their performance in the movie wasn't particularly impressive.]
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The sect leader clasped his hands in a salute to the elder: "Then I will trouble Elder Mao Chunhua. Your journey will be like a pine tree entering a dangerous forest; you will surely be able to suppress that evil wind."
You have to say nice things, of course.
Elder Mao Chunhua returned the greeting: "Sect Leader, rest assured, I will surely slay that demon with my sword. Even if it is as solid as a copper wall and iron barrier, I will break it with the Maoshan Taoist magic."
"At worst, I can use the explosives I made with my Taoist magic to blow this evil spirit to death!" Mao Chunhua said, looking at everyone with a solemn expression.
Everyone witnessed Elder Mao Chunhua's charisma and cheered loudly.
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