Some were still furious, believing Li Changqing was far too arrogant.
Others frowned deeply, clearly weighing his words.
Still others remained silent, studying him with scrutiny in their eyes.
Bei Bei, standing to one side, also wore a grave expression.
He had not expected Li Changqing to lay bare the most sensitive issue between them during his first formal meeting with the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion.
This was absolutely not something a normal successor would do.
If it had been anyone else, having been appointed as the next Sea God Pavilion Master, they would certainly have done everything possible to gain the approval of all the Elders.
Even if they held differing opinions, they would have hidden them for the time being.
Yet Li Changqing was the exact opposite.
He would rather lose the support of some people now than take office later and face a situation where he was constrained at every turn.
Mu En had not spoken the entire time.
He merely watched Li Changqing quietly, and no specific emotion could be discerned in those clouded yet profound eyes.
Naturally, he understood what Li Changqing meant.
Li Changqing spoke so forcefully today not because he could not wait to take control of the Sea God Pavilion, but because he did not care about the position at all.
Precisely because he did not care, he dared to place the choice before everyone once more.
Either grant him sufficient trust and authority.
Or choose someone else.
If they wanted him to shoulder the responsibilities of the Pavilion Master yet refused to grant him the authority that position deserved, he would never accept it.
After a long while, Mu En finally broke the silence.
"Changqing."
Li Changqing looked at him.
"Mu En."
Mu En sighed softly and said slowly: