Sect Master Yugeng pondered his senior brother's words before saying:
"You are Lingxue Peak's Peak Master. Naturally, you have the final say over who takes charge of Lingxue Peak. But you are in such a hurry to pass the position of Peak Master to Yunxi—is Old Ancestor making other arrangements for you?"
Yuling nodded, then let out a helpless sigh.
"Old Ancestor Hao Yi wants me to take charge of the 'Honeycomb.'"
Yugeng was not surprised by Yuling's explanation. He said solemnly:
"It seems Old Ancestor had long since made arrangements. You should know better than I do about Hao Ting's betrayal of the sect and his interference with the 'Honeycomb.' The previous 'Bee King' was coerced by him into allowing Zuoqiu to escape from Haoran Sect.
"That is why Old Ancestor wants someone with formidable personal strength to control the 'Honeycomb.' The sect's eyes and ears must never go wrong."
Naturally, Yuling understood Old Ancestor Hao Yi's intentions. Moreover, he knew very clearly that from the day Yunxi entered the "Honeycomb" under his identity, Old Ancestor's plan had already been completed. This position of "Bee King" could belong to none but him.
"I understand. That is why I thought of passing the position of Peak Master to Yunxi."
Yugeng curled his lips and said:
"Have you mentioned this to Yunxi?"
"...Not yet."
The curve of Yugeng's lips rose even higher.
"From what I know of that girl, she is probably unwilling to take the position of Peak Master so early."
Yuling said calmly:
"No matter. I will speak with her."
After discussing Lingxue Peak, Yuling handed Sect Master Yugeng a jade slip and continued:
"These are the recent reports received by the 'Honeycomb' concerning the other Five Regions' purge of evil cultivators. Take a look first. It would be