If You Care About Your Reputation at All, You'll Never Become the Grand Elder!

Chu Xinghe felt that he had suddenly found a new direction in life.

Not only do others owe our Vast Heaven Sect debts, but our Vast Heaven Sect also owes others debts!

Don't be fooled by the fact that even the most powerful and influential family in the world is in debt.

Even if we haven't owed anything in the last few years, what about the first few? If it really doesn't work out, we can go back to when the clan was first established... As long as it's recorded in our clan history, this time I, Chu Xinghe, will definitely pay it back!

Even the Grand Elder didn't dare to make a decision regarding Xinghe's idea of repaying his debts. Instead, he immediately took Xinghe to the Haotian Palace and found Sect Gu Mingchao.

Seeing the sect leader's shocked and incredulous expression, Chu Xinghe knew that he had finally found the right direction.

If the sect's external debt were even slightly less, the sect leader and the grand elder wouldn't have had those expressions.

Soon, Gu Mingchao invited all the palace elders to a meeting at the Vast Heaven Sect. The palace elders were extremely shocked by Xinghe's idea of paying off all the debts owed by the Vast Heaven Sect.

Seeing the bewildered expressions of the various sect leaders, Chu Xinghe knew that it was always others who owed the Vast Heaven Sect and didn't repay it, and the fact that the Vast Heaven Sect owed people money and didn't repay it was something that even the sect leaders probably hadn't considered.

Elder He was renowned for his wide range of knowledge, was clearly aware of the sect's debts.

Therefore Elder He was the first to speak.

"Everyone, since its founding, our Vast Heaven Sect has received help from countless individuals and forces. It is precisely because of their help that our Vast Heaven Sect has overcome countless difficulties. As far as I know, Ma Biao should have records of those past events. I personally think Xinghe is right; if we owe something, we should repay it."

After listening to Elder He's speech, the First Elder ordered someone to find Ma Biao and bring over the records. Even the First Elder was not entirely clear about the exact amount of debt that Vast Heaven Sect owed.

Soon, several large boxes were carried in from outside, but it was not Ma Biao who followed in with the boxes, but Ma Liang.

Upon seeing Ma Liang, the Grand Elder asked with an annoyed expression, "Where's Ma Biao?"

"Reporting to the Grand Elder... Senior Brother Ma Biao some matters to attend to outside the sect and hasn't returned yet, so I will temporarily manage these matters on his behalf."

After the elder nodded, he ordered his men to open the large chests.

You wouldn't know until you opened it; once it opened, everyone was stunned.

The IOUs in these boxes can even be traced back to the first Great Emperor Haotian of the Vast Heaven Sect.

The Vast Heaven Sect never forgets the people and forces that have helped them, so all the people and forces that have ever borrowed from or helped the Vast Heaven Sect can be found in these records.

But as the Grand Elder said before, it's not that the Vast Heaven Sect doesn't want to repay, but rather that in the long river of time, many forces have vanished before the Vast Heaven Sect even had a chance to repay.

Even so, the Vast Heaven Sect still preserved these.

Looking at these IOUs, Chu Xinghe's eyes began to gleam.

There may be very few individual IOUs, but the sheer number of them is staggering.

When all of them are put together, it's an incredibly alarming number.

Without even needing to tally it up, Chu Xinghe knew that even if he only repaid half of these debts, let alone all of them, his status as Seventh Rank Martial Saint was practically guaranteed!

So Chu Xinghe spoke without hesitation, "Sect Master, Grand Elder, all Elders... I'm sure you all know about Ma Liang and Ouyang Ling's debt collection recently. Although Ma Liang and Ouyang Ling's methods may have been a bit excessive, honestly, isn't all of this because those debtors are too shameless?"

Upon hearing Chu Xinghe's words, many elders nodded in agreement, including the First Elder.

The Grand Elder was also someone who had to settle accounts. How could he not know how shameless those who owed money and refused to pay were? Many times, the Grand Elder had wanted to kill them all on the spot.

"Our Vast Heaven Sect is the number one sect in the world, but look at us, we actually owe so much debt that we haven't paid it back. How can our Vast Heaven Sect save face if this gets out?"

"Xinghe... these debts are not as simple as you think..." the Grand Elder said from the side.

Chu Xinghe didn't give the Grand Elder a chance to say more, and directly stated. "Isn't it only right to pay back debts? Our Vast Heaven Sect the number one sect in the world, yet we owe so much in debt. How can we face outsiders? Therefore, my position is that no matter how difficult the repayment path is... no matter how many years we have been in debt, we must repay all of it!"

Ma Liang nodded his little head like a chick pecking at rice.

Ma Liang's eyes welled up with tears as he looked at his excited Senior Brother Xinghe.

Look at this... this is the magnanimity of my Senior Brother Xinghe, this is the enlightenment of my Senior Brother Xinghe!

Others may not know how difficult it is to collect debts, but do you think I, Ma Liang, don't know?

If it weren't for Junior Sister Ouyang's help, Ma Liang probably wouldn't have been able to recover his family's debts.

If even the number one sect in the world like my Vast Heaven Sect such difficulty collecting debts, then who would dare to ask us for the debts we owe others?

But my Senior Brother Xinghe is someone who, even if you don't want him, he still has to return him to you. With such awareness, Ma Liang felt deeply ashamed.

He had only thought about collecting debts, but had never considered repaying the sect's debts. It was Senior Brother Xinghe who immediately realized the key.

Moreover, the series of methods I used with Junior Sister Ouyang had drawn criticism from the outside world and even slightly affected the reputation of the Vast Heaven Sect. Now, Senior Brother Xinghe is doing this to help me, Ma Liang, make up for the damage to the sect's reputation. I, Ma Liang, am indeed Senior Brother Xinghe's number one confidant.

Senior Brother Xinghe is still thinking of helping me at this time!

"Xinghe said is actually quite right. As the number one sect in the world, our Vast Heaven Sect has recently attracted a lot of discussion because of debt collection. This time, we are taking the initiative to repay those debts, so as to let the whole world see the magnanimity of our Vast Heaven Sect!"

Sect Gu Mingchao spoke.

Upon hearing the sect leader's words, many elders nodded in agreement.

The recent incident involving Ma Liang has sparked considerable discussion, with some even maliciously slandering the Vast Heaven Sect behind its back, claiming that the Vast Heaven Sect, the number one sect in the world, is so aggressive.

It made the person trying to collect the debt seem like they were in the wrong.

Xinghe's idea was undoubtedly intended to silence those petty people.

Our Vast Heaven Sect's initiative to repay all debts sets an example for the entire world.

Even if the people and forces from that time have vanished, my Vast Heaven Sect stop at nothing to find their descendants and repay the debts we owe. So tell me, what reason do you have to owe my Vast Heaven Sect these debts?

The Grand Elder nodded secretly after hearing the Sect Master's words.

I didn't understand what Xinghe meant just now.

I was just wondering what Xinghe meant by that move.

Now the Grand Elder fully understands that Xinghe's move, seemingly intended to repay past debts, was not actually the real intention behind it.

The Vast Heaven Sect's actions are likely to shake the entire world.

Who doesn't have some debts? But who else can proactively repay all their debts like my Vast Heaven Sect?

Even for those creditors whose debtors cannot be found, we will find their descendants and make them repay the debts.

In that case, what reason do those who owe our Vast Heaven Sect have not to repay it?

Xinghe's move of Xinghe retreat to advance was truly brilliant. Moreover, this action by the Vast Heaven Sect will undoubtedly bring them a good reputation.

Let the whole world see that it is no accident that Vast Heaven Sect has become the number one sect in the world, because we never forget our roots and we will never forget those who helped Vast Heaven Sect.

Xinghe's move was truly benevolent!

Although repaying such a large debt is a considerable expense even for the Vast Heaven Sect, our Vast Heaven Sect has become incredibly wealthy in recent years. Do we really need a pittance like this?

Moreover, Xinghe's initiative in this matter will not only bring a good reputation to the Vast Heaven Sect, but also allow the whole world to see how benevolent and righteous Xinghe is, thus earning Xinghe a good name. Therefore, the Grand Elder thinks there is nothing wrong with Xinghe's actions!

The other elders nodded in agreement.

"In that case, let's do it!" Gu Mingchao nodded with a smile.

"Sect Master, let me Ma Liang, do this!" Ma Liang excitedly volunteered from the side.

But as Ma Liang uttered those words, he saw the gazes of the sect leader and all the elders instantly fall upon him, and their looks... were somewhat unfriendly.

Ma Liang quickly realized why everyone was looking at him like that, Ma Liang hurriedly said, "Sect Master, what I mean is that I should assist Senior Brother Xinghe in doing this well. I'll follow Senior Brother Xinghe, and I'll do the dirty and hard work when Senior Brother Xinghe is unable to handle it!"

As Ma Liang finished speaking, the gazes of Gu Mingchao and all the elders became more benevolent!

The Grand Elder's face beamed with joy.

Ma Liang wiped the cold sweat from his forehead... Ma Liang wasn't stupid. Collecting debts was a matter that could offend people, so it was perfectly fine to leave this kind of thing to him. Don't be fooled by the Elder's seemingly severe punishment; it was just for show.

But repaying this debt is an opportunity to gain a good reputation... Is this something I, Ma Liang, should do?

This opportunity to gain a good reputation must go to my Senior Brother Xinghe!

I, Ma Liang, am the man Future to become the Grand Elder!

Ma Liang already knew perfectly well what a sect's chief elder should and shouldn't do.

To put it bluntly, the position of Grand Elder is one where you take the blame and offend people.

Good things go to the sect leader, but bad things have to be borne by me Ma Liang, the Future elder.

If I can't even see this, how can I, Ma Liang, be the Grand Elder?

This debt repayment will undoubtedly be credited to my Senior Brother Xinghe, but what I, Ma Liang, meant earlier was that I wanted to participate... In the process of repaying the debt, if we encounter any dirty or strenuous work, would it be inconvenient for my Senior Brother Xinghe to step in?

Would I, Ma Liang, find it effortless to do these things?

I, Old Ma, the Future Grand Elder of the Vast Heaven Sect, how could I not know my place?

Please rest assured, sect. I, Ma Liang, am not afraid of getting dirty or tired. What do reputation or anything like that have to do with me?

If you had any sense of shame, you would never have become the Grand Elder!

To become a Grand Elder, one must first bear the burdens and responsibilities!