Everyone froze, then expressions of wild joy appeared on their faces. Ning Wanshan's thoughts raced, and he understood that his master intended to step onto the stage.
Hiding behind the scenes could bring plenty of benefits, but it also came with many inconveniences. If he wanted better control over the Ning Family, then naturally the simplest way was to hang the title of Guest Elder on himself.
It would also make things a little more proper and justified.
"Greetings, Elder!"
Ning Wanshan bowed in salute, while the others all knelt down together. As a Nascent Soul Realm old monster serving as a Guest Elder, Lin Xuan's status was naturally transcendent.
"Rise!" Lin Xuan waved his hand lightly.
"After this old man leaves, conduct yourselves properly. Toward Fellow Daoist Lin, you must not show the slightest disobedience. His words are this old man's words. Any disciple within the clan, Fellow Daoist Lin has the right to reward or punish. In short, you will treat him as you would this old ancestor. You must be respectful and obedient." The Corpse Demon spoke again, but the words he said left everyone utterly shocked!
"Old Ancestor, this..."
Mr. Ning Second faintly felt something was wrong, but before he could finish, the Corpse Demon turned his head viciously. "What, Second Boy? Are you questioning this old man?"
"No..." Cowed by the fierce light in the Corpse Demon's eyes, Mr. Ning Second mumbled and did not dare speak.
"Old Ancestor is wise. We will faithfully serve Senior Lin." The Red-Clad Beauty's eyes turned, and she had already bowed gracefully. Although this order also made her feel somewhat startled and suspicious, what did that matter? She was not the family head. The one whose authority was being hollowed out was that fellow Ning Wanshan; the headache would