Yet in the space of a single breath, Xin Bairen forcibly suppressed that emotion.
His face instantly filled with smiles, and he said with utmost deference, "True Person, your comprehension transcends the ordinary and enters the realm of sages, and your aptitude is one in a million. How could a disciple like me dare compare himself to you?
Calling me Deputy Hall Vice Lord is far too great an honor for this disciple. It leaves me utterly apprehensive. From now on, Tianshu Hall must rely entirely upon your wise leadership."
With that, he bent forward and gave a deep bow.
His posture and expression appeared thoroughly sincere.
Seeing how tactfully Xin Bairen behaved, Qing Chen could hardly continue making things difficult for him.
After all, he was no petty man who ran wild the moment he gained power.
Thus, he abruptly changed tack and said, "The Council of Elders has put me in command of Tianshu Hall. Today, let us discuss its vacant positions.
Martial Nephew Xin, you hold the Patrol Command Token, so you may preside over this matter. I will simply observe."
Although Qing Chen directly addressing him as martial nephew left Xin Bairen with a peculiar feeling, he did not dare grow angry.
He wore a cheerful smile, as though he did not mind at all, and immediately began presiding over the hall assembly.
Xin Bairen's clear voice echoed through the hall:
"Now that Martial Uncle Qing has brought his cultivation art to full attainment and achieved the rank of True Person, the position of Battle Hall Master has fallen vacant. At the same time, one of Tianshu Hall's nine Deputy Hall Vice Lord positions is also vacant.
Does anyone have a suitable candidate to recommend? With Martial Uncle Qing presiding above us, we have only one