Next, Venerable Yuanshi shifted his gaze to Randeng.
Seeing Venerable Yuanshi look his way, Randeng's heart tightened. He wondered if Venerable Yuanshi intended to punish him as well.
While Randeng was still in a daze, Venerable Yuanshi said coolly:
"Randeng, as Vice Sect Leader of my Chan Teachings, you went down the mountain to offer assistance this time, yet returned empty-handed."
"You are also responsible for your failure to keep watch and your lack of effort."
"From today onward, you may not leave Mount Lingjiu and Yuanjue Cave without permission. Stay in your Dao Field and devote yourself to quiet cultivation!"
Randeng's expression darkened slightly at this, but he soon recovered his composure. He bowed slightly to Venerable Yuanshi and accepted the order:
"Yes, Sect Leader!"
Though he agreed aloud, Randeng was deeply displeased.
Being told to stay in his Dao Field and not go out was basically a form of house arrest, wasn't it?
He was already somewhat marginalized in the Chan Teachings.
Though he was nominally the Vice Sect Leader of the Chan Teachings, in practice he held little real authority.
The many second-generation disciples of the Chan Teachings had little respect for him, too.
As Randeng mulled this over, Venerable Yuanshi paid him no further attention and turned to Guangchengzi:
"Guangchengzi!"
At Venerable Yuanshi's call, Guangchengzi perked up and hurriedly stepped forward. "This disciple is here."
"From today onward, you will temporarily oversee all sect affairs, including the assessment of disciples and the allocation of resources."
Venerable Yuanshi spoke calmly, then added:
"Manage things well. Do not disappoint your master again."
Guangchengzi was overjoyed. He quickly bowed to Venerable Yuanshi:
"This disciple will obey your command! I will not let you down!"
After answering, Guangchengzi glanced, seemingly casually, at Immortal Weng of the South Pole, who was