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Chapter 326: So Su Chen Intentionally Concealed His Talent and Potential, Afraid That We Would Value
Chapter 326: So Su Chen Intentionally Concealed His Talent and Potential, Afraid That We Would Value Him?
To reach the position of Sect Master, Tai Wu Zhenren would certainly understand their thoughts.
Arriving almost a full day later than usual and deliberately choosing to return to the sect in the dead of night.
One could easily guess his intentions.
Facing Tai Wu Zhenren's questioning, everyone present fell silent.
Zhao Li unconsciously lowered her head.
As the Hallmaster of Yunyang Sect, in all these years, she had rarely been scolded like this.
This time, encountering such a situation, it wasn't really her fault.
Su Chen's performance wasn't something she could control.
But since she was the leading Hallmaster, she had to take responsibility.
"Where's Sun Xuerong?"
In the past, Tai Wu Zhenren would address the Fifth Elder regardless of the occasion.
But at this moment, he started calling her by name.
He directly called out, "Sun Xuerong."
"Elder Sun didn't return with us. She left ahead of us," Zhao Li replied softly.
Judging by the situation, Sun Xuerong seemed to be more capable of holding her own than most of them.
Even now, she hadn't returned.
"Good, it seems that Elder Sun was also helping the common folk eliminate demons on her way back.
Then let's wait a little longer.
After she returns, we'll all discuss this matter in detail."
After speaking, Tai Wu Zhenren's gaze shifted to Liu Xingwan beside him.
"Xingwan, you go back first. You still need to prepare for the Shadowplain Battlefield.
You must be tired from the journey, go and rest."
Regarding Liu Xingwan, Tai Wu Zhenren seemed to suppress the anger in his heart.
Even though he was so angry, he still gave her a pleasant expression.
Upon hearing this, Liu Xingwan slightly shook her head.
"I also went to the Midyear Competition this year. If there's anything you want to ask, I might know more about it."
Liu Xingwan was much more thoughtful than Fu Jianyun.
She knew that in this situation, only she and Fu Jianyun could slightly persuade Tai Wu Zhenren.
to wait for her master to return, and if she was still there, she could at least advise the Sect Master.
If she didn't go to persuade him and wasn't there to say something nice, who knows what kind of scolding Sun Xuerong would receive.
Upon hearing this, Tai Wu Zhenren didn't have much else to say.
With so many people waiting in the side chamber.
No one spoke much, and everyone remained silent in the side chamber.
Outside, the sky gradually brightened.
Compared to the sect's rapid information channels, other news sources were slower.
But this slowness was at most three to four days.
Moreover, news about the Midyear Competition in the capital city would especially attract the attention of Yunyang Sect disciples.
If nothing unexpected happened, today's news about the Midyear Competition would surely spread widely within Yunyang Sect.
Many disciples were accustomed to going to the rear cities to gather information.
In the rear cities, the news would become common knowledge today.
As noon approached, a servant came to report.
Sun Xuerong had returned.
At the side chamber door, Sun Xuerong hesitated for a moment before entering.
"Elder Sun, you must have had a difficult journey. You must have encountered many troubles, right?"
Tai Wu Zhenren looked at Sun Xuerong with a cold tone.
Sun Xuerong, like the others, hadn't expected that Tai Wu Zhenren and the others would be waiting in the side chamber.
"Sect Master, you..."
"You're the Fifth Elder of Yunyang Sect. When the sect discusses important matters, you should be present."
Tai Wu Zhenren's cold response left Sun Xuerong at a loss for words.
In this situation, whatever she said wouldn't earn her a favorable expression from Tai Wu Zhenren.
Seeing that she had returned, Tai Wu Zhenren no longer delayed and waited.
"Who can tell this Sect Master, what does the result of the Midyear Competition indicate?
Zhao Hallmaster, Sun Elder, and this Sect Master, analyze it for me.
How did a disciple who gained fame through bragging and boasting manage to defeat Wen Yuanlang?
Did he obtain an unparalleled divine armament?
Or is there some top-tier elixir in Heavenly Pivot City?
After consuming it, not only was it not just an empty show, but it even rapidly boosted his strength?"
Tai Wu Zhenren's words received no response.
This year's Midyear Competition was verified by disciples sent by the Yunyang Sect themselves.
Last year, they could still make excuses, blaming it on Linhai Mansion, but now, is it that our Yunyang Sect has an insider?
"Fifth Elder, on normal days, isn't he quite eloquent?
Why is he not saying a word today?"
Tai Wu Zhenren repeatedly pressed, his gaze mainly falling on Sun Xuerong.
He was also very clear that the main culprit behind this incident was Sun Xuerong.
In the side chamber, only Tai Wu Zhenren's interrogation could be heard.
But no one answered his questions.
After a long while, Tai Wu Zhenren continued to press.
"Fifth Elder, do you still remember your evaluation of this Su Chen?
Greedy for credit, lowly in character, and without any talent or ability.
You and this old man, analyze it for me, how did you see that he had no talent or ability?
This Sect Master really wants to ask you, did you truly investigate this Su Chen?
Could a disciple without any talent or ability possibly reach this stage in just over two years?"
Sun Xuerong slightly raised her head, as if she had something to say, but after hesitating for a moment, she endured it all.
But this small action was noticed by Tai Wu Zhenren.
"Fifth Elder, if you have something to say, it's best to speak frankly.
To avoid this Sect Master giving you a punishment later and then complaining about unfairness.
Now, it's time for you to provide an explanation."
Tai Wu Zhenren walked to the side and picked up a cup of tea to drink.
There were some tea leaves in the cup, which Tai Wu Zhenren chewed and swallowed directly.
Tai Wu Zhenren, who was usually very meticulous, became rough today.
"This year's Midyear Competition, although this old man didn't attend, I can still imagine the situation at that time.
Just thinking about it, this old face of mine feels like it can't stop blushing.
I wonder what the other sects said about us at that time.
The competition format of the Midyear Competition was something our Yunyang Sect pushed for, it was us who schemed endlessly to force Su Chen to participate in the competition in the capital.
Thinking about it now, isn't it laughable?
When Elder Shangxuan and the others learned of this, I wonder how much they mocked us behind our backs.
This old face of mine has been thoroughly disgraced."
After Tai Wu Zhenren finished speaking, his accusation immediately fell on Sun Xuerong.
"Fifth Elder, you personally came to the capital this time, what were your feelings?
Logically speaking, witnessing it firsthand should have left a deeper impression than this old man's feelings.
Tell us, we've all been waiting here, isn't it to hear some of Fifth Elder's insights?"
After being repeatedly interrogated by Tai Wu Zhenren, Sun Xuerong finally seemed unable to endure it any longer.
"Sect Master, when we drove Su Chen away, his performance was indeed very ordinary.
The time he spent in the Yunyang Sect was not short.
The talent he displayed was indeed very poor."
Hearing this explanation, Tai Wu Zhenren chuckled lightly.
"I understand, Fifth Elder's words are very clear and direct.
It's saying that Su Chen deliberately concealed his talent and potential, fearing that we would value him.
Fearing that he would stand out in our Yunyang Sect, right?"
(End of Chapter)
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