Gong Lince paced alone through the waterside corridor, deep in thought. Unlike the other Elders, he was the leader of the sect. He had to consider whether this matter would bring any consequences upon Purple Gold Cave.
As the saying went, when the forest grew large, all manner of birds appeared. In a sect this large, clashes and struggles for internal power were unavoidable.
In this respect, he was actually no different from the other Elders.
The difference was that he had already emerged from those struggles. He commanded all of Purple Gold Cave, and his duties could no longer remain those of his former role. Everyone would be watching to see whether he was fit to occupy the position of Sect Master.
As he paced, he was both pondering matters and awaiting news from Thatched Cottage Estate.
The disciple sent to investigate the developments returned and hurried into the waterside corridor to report, "Sect Master, Elder Mo has already taken Yuan Gang into custody..." He then recounted everything he had learned.
Gong Lince let out a breath of relief and even smiled faintly. Mo Lingxue had handled it well. She had resolved the matter without shedding a drop of blood—the best possible outcome. It would both give the disciples below an explanation and prevent the conflict from escalating. At a time like this, a bloody clash with Thatched Cottage Estate was absolutely no good thing. If word got out, it might provoke drastic changes among Niu Youdao's faction, easily creating complications in taking over that group of forces. A peaceful conclusion was best.
"Mm, understood." Gong Lince waved a hand, signaling the disciple to withdraw.
Not long afterward, Elder Mo Lingxue arrived to report back. She stated that the matter had been handled, and that Yuan Gang had successfully