After announcing Fang Tianqi's appointment, Xu Qingtong asked as a formality whether anyone had any objections. To his surprise, someone really did object the moment he finished speaking.
Xu Qingtong looked at Guo Tianyu and Dong Yunxiao in surprise, then asked, "Elder Guo, what objection do you have?"
"Sect Master, Sect Leader Fang served as the leader of Gloomwind Valley for nearly two hundred years. His ability and cultivation both surpass mine. I believe he is the most suitable person for the Grand Elder position. With my meager talents, I would be content to occupy the Second Elder position!"
Dong Yunxiao shook his head and said, "Elder Guo, you still underestimate Sect Leader Fang's abilities. I believe he is better suited to the Deputy Sect Master position than I am!"
Hearing this, Xu Qingtong inwardly breathed a sigh of relief. Yielding to one another was easier to handle than fighting over positions!
After some thought, he said, "That is easily settled! We will establish two Deputy Sect Master positions, one each for Brother Dong and Sect Leader Fang. Deputy Sect Master Dong will oversee external affairs and law enforcement, while Deputy Sect Master Fang will oversee internal affairs and resource provision. Elder Guo's position will remain unchanged; he will continue as Grand Elder. What does everyone think?"
At these words, no one had any further objections.
"Also, Deputy Sect Master Dong must step up efforts to recruit talented people. Several of our cities still lack suitable City Lords, and their administration is in disarray. That is detrimental to stability!" Xu Qingtong said.
"And we have too few Outer Sect Disciples. Grand Elder, Shengren, Lei Wei, the three of you should put more effort into this and recruit as many as possible..."
Xu Qingtong made arrangements for everything he could think