Qi Yan's words immediately stirred a wave of commotion in the hall.
Many of the ministers looked astonished.
The Sect's middle- and upper-ranking posts had always been one radish to one hole, and were also vital cornerstones that kept the Sect running.
Normally, people could hardly scramble for them fast enough; voluntary resignations simply never happened.
Yet the Beast Taming Department's new Deputy Minister had only just taken office and was already asking to resign. It was truly baffling.
But when they saw Qi Yan's solemn expression, everyone immediately caught on.
"It seems Qi Yan really does think highly of this Wang Ba... but does he truly have such attainments in beast taming?"
Such doubts inevitably arose in the ministers' minds.
Sitting behind his desk, Ma Shengxu also looked astonished to see Qi Yan make such a bold move, then grew thoughtful.
When Cui Daqi heard Qi Yan's words, he too could not help looking surprised.
He knew Qi Yan valued Wang Ba, but had never imagined he valued him to this extent.
Something stirred in his mind, and he was just about to speak.
Song Dongyang, however, said with a slightly darkened expression:
"Resign? On what grounds?"
Although he had already guessed that Qi Yan was behind this, he still could not help asking.
Qi Yan's expression remained unchanged as he answered calmly:
"Sang Gongyang is now at a critical juncture in his cultivation. Fearing he might hold up important Sect affairs, he has therefore asked to resign."
"Cultivation..."
That reason immediately left Song Dongyang with no reply. After a brief pause, he shook his head and said:
"I have no objection on my end. I'll seek Hall Master Xi's instructions later. Once the Human Virtue Hall has also approved, he need only hand in his Identity Token."
"Thank