Chapter 966: Fanning the Waves (II)
The Azure Pond Sect.
The main hall atop Azure Pond Peak was adorned with ornate turquoise tiles, and was shrouded in drifting white mist. A young man leaned beside the immortal seat, clad in a cyan robe trimmed with golden threads that shimmered brightly. The sword at his waist radiated waves of mana.
Though his appearance was unremarkable, his expression was full of youthful vitality. A woman in a fluttering multicolored dress sat at the table beside him, her beautiful eyes fixed on him.
“Sect Master...”
This was none other than Chi Xuxiao, the young sect master of the Azure Pond Sect. He glanced down at the documents on the desk, and when the woman spoke, he replied gently, “The recommendation I sent to uncle... has he responded?”
At the mention of Chi Fubo, a flash of resentment crossed the woman’s eyes, and she murmured, “He refused.”
For Chi Xuxiao to be the sect master yet not even have the authority to appoint personnel, and to have even his recommendation rejected by Chi Fubo was undeniably a slight.
Yet he simply smiled and said, “Alright... Seems I was too hasty. Bring back the jade slip and let me see exactly what uncle said. I’ll review it carefully before asking his advice again.”
The woman sighed and replied, “Yes, yes...”
Chi Xuxiao gave her a long look, his eyes full of mirth, and asked, “What’s troubling you this time?”
“It’s not like you were asking for important positions! Just a few minor posts... and yet Chi Fubo still said no! What right does he have?! Who’s the real sect master here...” she grumbled under her breath.
Chi Xuxiao shook his head in reply. “I’m still too young, and there’s much I haven’t thought through. How could I blame my elders? I understand Ning Hejing suffered overseas, but you shouldn’t let personal feelings speak for you.”