Free Web NovelChapter 1245: Chapter 955: Summoning "Peng Dahai
"Understood," the Deputy Director replied, feeling resentful in his heart: That old fellow, if I don’t find a way to get rid of him soon, he’ll be riding over my head!
The Leisure Sect strictly forbids internal strife. He knew that no matter how angry he was, he couldn’t take action personally, nor could he incite others. Otherwise, if the Protector found out, he would be utterly abandoned.
What should be done?
Ever since joining the Leisure Sect, he had painstakingly climbed to the position of Deputy Director, hoping to crawl upward step by step to replace the Incense Master, coveting the position of Banner Master.
Unexpectedly, not only did his merit not surpass the Incense Master, but an unknown individual had caught up to him within just a few months. This was preposterous!
The Incense Master sensed his displeasure and couldn’t help but secretly rejoice.
The rules within the sect were strict, and even if his merit surpassed by just one point, he still had to bow to superior ranks.
Though this was meant to motivate disciples, as the Incense Master, who could be replaced by a lower-ranked Deputy Director at any moment, he had to sleep with one eye open.
Now that Peng Dahai’s merit was tightly pressing on the Deputy Director, and the Deputy Director was growing even closer to him, it was indeed a troublesome and dire situation!
If they could be made to fight, the Incense Master’s position would naturally be temporarily secure, as the demon cultivators below Peng Dahai had merit that was still far behind.
Thinking of this, he leisurely added, "The Banner Master is very concerned about this matter. The incident happened suddenly, and our capable subordinates suffered significant losses. You are permitted to bring a Magical Treasure to meet with Peng Dahai. It is imperative to find out whether he is involved in this matter.
Remember: the Leisure Sect prohibits the use of private punishment.
If Peng Dahai is involved, report promptly. Although we are the Deputy Director and Incense Master, we do not have the authority to punish subordinates. He is about to ascend to a higher Realm soon, and by then, the Protector will conduct a thorough investigation.
If he is not involved, instruct him to investigate promptly and place the intelligence at the usual spot in two days, so that we can give an explanation to the Banner Master."
"In that case, for safety’s sake, I will contact him after the Wilderness descends," the Deputy Director said respectfully. "If he is indeed implicated, with his low Realm and strength, to have harmed so many fellow sect members in a day, there must be a skilled accomplice. My life is also important; I mustn’t be careless."
The Incense Master nodded, his enormous horns swaying slightly with the motion. "It’s always prudent to be cautious. Manage your time well, and you can make some preparations in advance to ensure your safety."
"Thank you for your understanding, Incense Master." The Deputy Director bowed, his dark eyes flashing.
He was well aware of the other’s intent in deliberately creating the opportunity for them to meet.
After all, the rule of those with merit being promoted means: unless one had exceptionally high abilities and was noticed by the Sect Leader to become a firmly established figure; or one made great contributions making one’s merit unattainable by others, one’s position could never be absolutely secure.
He hated how closely Peng Dahai was following behind, just as the Incense Master would detest his own merit being closely pursued.
As the Deputy Director, his authority wasn’t enough to see the Incense Master’s merit value, but the other could check his value at any time.
He speculated that the gap between them had narrowed to a certain extent, or else the Incense Master wouldn’t rack his brain trying to earn more merit — fearing being surpassed and their identities switching!
Just think, climbing up from being a sect member, though inspirational, is a joyous occasion;
But if, as the Incense Master, you are surpassed by the Deputy Director, and in the blink of an eye, your position flips, falling from high to low isn’t a pleasant experience.
Now, the Incense Master certainly hopes for a clash between himself and Peng Dahai, resulting in mutual destruction.
In such a manner, no one would threaten his position for the time being.
If he acted against Peng Dahai, it would fulfill the Incense Master’s wishes; however, without any remedial measures, he would have to watch Peng Dahai climb up while he falls to become a mere sect member, losing everything he currently holds!
The meeting is indeed an excellent opportunity.
If there could be a way not detected by the Protector to incite or hint at a meeting between Peng Dahai and the Incense Master, resulting in mutual destruction, it would be ideal!
The Deputy Director thought, with the snipe and the clam locked in combat, the fisherman profits. By then, he could directly rise to Incense Master, and the newly promoted Deputy Director would have hundreds of thousands of merit less than him, allowing him to rest easy for at least two or three years!
The two Evil Cultivators harbored their own schemes, silently calculating in their hearts.
The Immortal Ship steadily flew on its set course, gradually vanishing into the increasingly dense night.
[Leisure Sect Merit Token Message]
[Deputy Director: Urgent notice, Incense Master orders you to quickly proceed to the usual location, to await further instructions]
The sudden appearance of this new message in Jiang Yuan’s line of sight made his eyes light up, thinking today’s a day of double joy!
The first joy, of course, was Old Dog’s efficient work. Returning to the Cloud Concealment Sect with both prompts and ideas, just as the Wilderness descended, Sect Leader Cang Rui led a group of elites to migrate first.
The most troublesome part of relocating for cultivators is packing things. Once packed, the process becomes simple, as most can be stored in the Storage Bag; what can’t fit is transported by Immortal Ship; and what cannot be taken can be sealed in place.
They were merely temporarily residing in the "Peach Blossom Land" for refuge, not truly making it their home.
After the chaos over the Wilderness passes, the Cloud Concealment Sect will move back to the "old home," which had only been sealed, not abandoned.
Cultivators arrived elegantly, and Ling Di was delighted to prance around, joyfully introducing each member of the small courtyard.
Cang Rui was also practical; he had planned before migration. Upon reaching the small courtyard, he immediately began constructing temporary courtyards beside the ruins of the first major city gate of Kunlun Divine Mountain allocated to the Cloud Concealment Sect, providing a place for Inner Sect Disciples to rest and cultivate.
