"Master... this... this is far too precious!"
"This disciple dare not accept it!"
"Withering and flourishing are Master's lineage. Senior Sister, Second Senior Brother, and the others entered the sect hundreds of years before me. How could I possibly leap over all my senior sisters and brothers to shoulder such a heavy responsibility?"
Xu Changqing was deeply alarmed and did not dare agree at all.
The moment those words were spoken, the hall fell silent.
The faces of the senior sisters and brothers were filled with shock.
At first, when they learned that their master had chosen to pass the lineage on to Xu Changqing,
their feelings had been somewhat complicated.
There was unwillingness, and there was grievance.
They had followed him for decades, even centuries. They might not have toiled without complaint, but they had certainly been diligent and conscientious.
Yet now, the fruit had been plucked by a newcomer who had only entered the sect a few years ago.
It was difficult to accept for a time, and they had even felt a little dissatisfied.
But they were also quite fond of this Sixth Junior Brother.
During holidays and festivals, in matters of courtesy and social exchange, he had almost never come up short.
And whenever they asked him to do something, as long as it was within his power, he would never handle it carelessly.
For that very reason, their relationships in private had remained quite good.
What was more, Xu Changqing had refused before everyone.
After a moment of silence, Bei Qingtang was the first to speak. "Master, Sixth Junior Brother is indeed less senior than us in terms of experience, but when it comes to achievements, who can compare to the Four Seasons Heavenly Craft Manual?"
Zhou Yan said thoughtfully, "Senior Sister, Sixth Junior Brother's