Chapter 434: Xuan Ziwen's Request
The members of the Illustrious Virtue Hall departed swiftly, as they were not suited to remain away from the Illustrious Virtue Hall for too long.
As for whether they would keep their mouths shut and quietly await Jing Hongchen's subsequent orders and instructions after returning, or secretly leak the news to Xu Tianran, remained unknown.
Even with trusted confidants whom one knew inside and out, facing the temptation of enormous benefits, no one could guarantee that they would not waver in the slightest.
Jing Hongchen could not possibly know what was in everyone's hearts, nor could he monitor every single one of them, but he believed that he could by no means fail this time.
Only six figures, including Jing Hongchen, remained in the spacious conference hall.
The solemn atmosphere in the hall gradually eased, and the Northern Douluo cupped his fists and said with a smile, "Many thanks for Hall Master Hongchen's support. With your prestige in Mingdu to back it up, presumably the opposing voices in the future will be much smaller."
Jing Hongchen naturally would not reveal to the members of the Illustrious Virtue Hall the fact that Huo Yuhao was the new contender; he merely informed them whom the Illustrious Virtue Hall would back.
To him, this also seemed like an excellent opportunity to test people's hearts.
Only then did he look back at the Northern Douluo, pondering aloud, "Northern Land Excellency, these people from the Illustrious Virtue Hall have been under my command for many years. I believe they will never betray the Illustrious Virtue Hall."
Jing Hongchen paused, a trace of melancholy emerging in his narrowed eyes.
"But you can know a person's face without knowing their heart, and I cannot guarantee that absolutely no one will inform the