Chapter 548 - 230: I’m Sorry to You! How Strong is Sect Leader Senior Brother?_4
The Sect Leader watched Yuchi leave, flabbergasted.
He was utterly shocked:
In all his years, he couldn’t believe it; as the leader of a sect, could he really lower his stature? Did he truly rush off to apologize to my disciple? And not a bit angry? What is his heart made of, to be so extravagant?
He then glanced at the equally stunned female disciple.
Suddenly, he felt quite embarrassed; he had been fuming earlier, but now, looking back, he seemed unforgiving when he had the upper hand.
"Indeed, the other party can understand me, and now I can understand the other party. In the end, they are a small sect, and their disciples have such limited cultivation skills. It looks like Yuchi is quite young, without much cultivation ability, so he can’t bear the consequences these talented disciples bring."
"So, him refusing such talented disciples, it’s understandable, not to mention that he initially persuaded his disciple not to publicly test their talents, which was already considerate."
"Yes... it is my fault."
The Sect Leader thought, feeling his back become rather warm. He was genuinely embarrassed.
"Are you still angry?" The Sect Leader approached his female disciple.
The female disciple shook her head and looked in the direction Yuchi left: "I’m not angry anymore... Thank you, Sect Leader, for assisting me and having him come over to apologize voluntarily."
"This was something I should have done."
The Sect Leader concealed his embarrassment.
In fact, it wasn’t just the disciples’ conflicts that prompted him to step up; there were also minor disagreements among the leaders. To put it frankly, this talented female was originally meant to join another sect, but wasn’t accepted, leading her to end up with him.
In essence... it felt like he was picking up what others didn’t want.
There was still some lingering embarrassment.
But since the other party had apologized and shown such humility, it was quite commendable. It’s easy to be proud, but hard to be humble.
...
In the afternoon.
Yuchi eyed the man sitting before him, somewhat surprised. Why did this man come to see him again? Was it to press the advantage? If that was the case, Yuchi wouldn’t give ground here. Could he be pushed without limit? That would be pointless.
The man then stood up and poured him a cup of tea voluntarily, observing no acquaintances or disciples around. He then spoke awkwardly: "Friend, thank you just now. I sincerely had no other option but to cause you trouble by coming here. Our sect struggled greatly to find a disciple with such talent, and I really wish to keep her."
"She was truly unable to overcome her inner hurdle, hence wanting to trouble you. As Sect Leader, I was forced to come and assist; otherwise, my trust with her would gradually erode, and she might leave our sect."
"Your previous voluntary apology to her... I didn’t expect it, but it was very effective. She no longer holds any thoughts of hatred, feeling that past issues should remain in the past."
The man actually came to apologize voluntarily.
Not just a surprise to the man, but to Yuchi as well. It seems every family has its own struggles. Thus, he replied with a smile: "It’s nothing, once such matters are past, they remain past, just as you said. Being Sect Leader really is difficult."
The man sighed, nodding silently: "Yes."
"In the eyes of others, Sect Leaders are glamorous figures, leading disciples around, showing off their prowess. In reality, only we know our inner struggles."
"Once we become Sect Leaders, our cultivation levels are almost fixed; we need to earn to support the sect, with countless worries, while disciples live freely."
Is he speaking from the heart now? This brother seems quite troubled. Yuchi nodded kindly: "It’s like a wall, those on the left wish to climb over, and those on the right wish to climb over too. No position is flawless; each has its own difficulties."
Indeed, as the Sect Leader mentioned, if it were mere disciples begrudging, Yuchi wouldn’t bother intervening.
When one is popular, controversy follows; tiny faults are magnified infinitely. In previous lives, the internet often dug up others’ dark secrets. Forget about crossing at the wrong traffic light, even stepping out on the wrong foot would lead to criticism.
Thus, disciples or idlers’ hatred can be plentiful. If one were to prove their worth to everyone who looked down on them, their mindset would be too twisted.
But since both are Sect Leaders, if the other party has repeatedly shown such courtesy, just take a step back, let them pass first.
A road leads to heaven, just a small episode... Step back and open skies, step back again and feel more annoyed.
"Well said."
The Sect Leader silently poured tea into his mouth: "It’s like a wall; everyone on each side is curious about the scenery on the other, envying each other’s lives... Actually, we are all small grains under the sky, pursuing steadfastly throughout life, ending with empty baskets."