Fan Cheng finally realized something was wrong. He didn't dare run his mouth anymore and obediently followed the Purification Hall's strongman outside. Even now, he still couldn't understand why the news that Jiang Zhun had demanded Xu Yi treat him to a meal had completely turned the situation around.
Director Fang said, "My lord, since this matter has become public knowledge, it would indeed be difficult to change things now. But when the Loose Immortal Academy appoints people, it should choose only those with ability. Xu Yi may well be promoted to Director, but no one can say for certain what he's capable of. How about we set a one-month deadline? If he can complete the work Director Liu left unfinished, let him keep his position. If he can't, he can step down and make way for someone worthy."
In the end, he couldn't bring himself to sit by and watch Xu Yi occupy such a high position. Naturally, he came up with the most underhanded scheme he could.
As soon as he said this, everyone turned to look. Xia Qijie said, "That might be a good way to quiet the public debate. Lord Qiu, I think Xu Yi went from strongman to Director in little more than a month. Though it was thanks to extraordinary circumstances, the appointment has caused considerable controversy inside and outside the Loose Immortal Academy. Why not use this method to see whether he's the real deal?"
After such a huge and unexpected turn of events, Xia Qijie was in a foul mood. He didn't mind going with the flow and making things difficult for Xu Yi.
Qiu Ze nodded. "That sounds good. If he's to sit in that position, he naturally needs the ability to hold on to it."
Qiu Ze knew exactly what