Chapter 307: Taking sides
Shi Qinggong laughed and said, "Everyone has been thinking about giving Master Zhao Zhijing a beating for a long time. If I only get beaten up after beating him up, it will be totally worth it. Junior brother, you have to protect me when the time comes."

Xin Zhen said: "Get out of here right now."

Shi Qinggong went there happily.

Xin Zhen smiled and then knocked on Hao Datong's door.

Hao Datong said from inside: "Come in."

Xin Zhen pushed the door open and walked in.

Hao Datong was sitting on the bed practicing his Kung Fu. When he saw Xin Zhen, he stopped, got up from the bed, and said, "Guo'er, sit down."

Hao Datong was quite polite. His attitude did not seem like that of a fourth-generation disciple, but rather like that of other fellow disciples.

The respect a person receives is related to his strength. Although Xin Zhen is only a fourth-generation disciple, his influence in the Changchun lineage is so great that even Hao Datong dare not neglect him.

Hao Datong could certainly take advantage of his seniority, but facing Xin Zhen, Hao Datong still didn't dare to boss him around. After all, he had a large number of disciples. If Xin Zhen really became the headmaster in the future and he died, his disciples would have a hard time.

Xin Zhen was quite polite. He saluted Hao Datong respectfully, and then asked, "Uncle Master, how is the master?"

Hao Datong mentioned Ma Yu's old age and frailty, and then said, "No problem, but Senior Brother Ma may really fade out in the future, and Guo'er may have to be prepared."

Xin Zhen looked at Hao Datong in surprise.

Hao Datong smiled and said, "There are different opinions in the church, but I definitely support you."

Xin Zhen hurriedly said, "Uncle Master, you are in charge of the teaching affairs now. Even if the headmaster steps down, you will be the one to take over."

Hao Datong waved his hand and said, "Okay, Guo'er, you don't have to be so cautious. Although the seven of us brothers have our own concerns and ideas, we can maintain consistency in the general direction.

Judging from the current situation, although my sect seems to be at its peak, it is also full of crises and needs a wise and courageous person to lead it. "

Xin Zhen hesitated for a moment and said, "My disciple is too young."

Hao Datong said: "Some people do say so, but I think that now that we six old guys are still here, while we can still keep it under control, we will give you 20 years, which will be enough for you to establish enough authority.

If we wait until we are too old to move, and then we take over, then all the heroes will rise up, who will be able to control it?"

Hao Datong looked at Xin Zhen and said, "Some brothers have outstanding disciples, so they naturally have more ideas. My disciples are just mediocre, so they have fewer ideas.

I am optimistic about you. You are open-minded, ambitious and far-sighted. If you become the headmaster, I will not worry that you will not be able to treat everyone equally, nor will I worry that Quanzhen will decline because of this.

Therefore, Guo'er, you must take on this responsibility without hesitation. Your master and I will definitely support you!"

Hao Datong has clearly taken a stand and stated the reasons for his choice bluntly.

The first reason is naturally the issue of the continuation of the Quanzhen Sect, but another major reason is that none of Hao Datong's disciples are particularly outstanding, so he does not have great expectations for the position of the head sect. It is better to place a bet early and fight for some benefits for his disciples.

Xin Zhen looked at Hao Datong's expression in the light and saw that he was looking at him with bright eyes, which were full of sincerity.

Xin Zhen stood up and bowed, saying, "I am grateful for your kindness, Uncle Master. If there is ever a day when I need to shoulder a heavy responsibility, I will definitely ensure the continuation of the Quanzhen Sect. The Guangning lineage and the Changchun lineage will always be as close as brothers."

Hearing Xin Zhen's promise in person, Hao Datong heaved a sigh of relief and said happily, "That's great."

After the conversation, Xin Zhen returned to his room, but found that there was another person in his room. It was Xiao Longnu who was lying in his room tied with ropes. Xin Zhen asked in surprise: "Miss Long, why are you here?"

Xiao Long Nu said, "More and more people are coming. I see that they don't seem to have enough rooms, so I offered to vacate a room for them. Anyway, I can just tie a rope here."

Xin Zhen: “…”

Xin Zhen didn't know how to tell Xiao Long Nu. He should just follow his previous words and say that men and women should avoid suspicion. He was afraid that Xiao Long Nu wouldn't care about it. Xin Zhen thought about it and didn't have anything to say. He nodded and said, "You did a good job."

At this moment, someone approached the door and knocked three times gently. A gentle voice said, "Brother Yang, are you back?"

It’s Cheng Ying.

Xin Zhen looked back at Xiao Longnu, then turned around and opened the door. Cheng Ying was standing at the door, holding a bowl of lotus seed and white fungus soup in her hand.

Cheng Ying looked up at Xin Zhen with a smile on her face, and said, "Brother Yang, I was afraid you were hungry, so I cooked some lotus seed and white fungus soup for you."

Xin Zhen smiled and said, "I am indeed a little hungry, thank you."

When Xin Zhen was about to take the lotus seed and white fungus soup, Cheng Ying gently dodged it and walked briskly into the room.

Xin Zhen: “…”

Cheng Ying walked around Xin Zhen and entered his room, not for any reason, but just wanted to sit down and watch Xin Zhen drink the Tremella soup, and have a good chat with her brother Yang alone.

She walked briskly towards the table and caught a glimpse of a white figure out of the corner of her eye. Turning around, she saw Xiao Longnu lying on the rope, looking at her.

Cheng Ying's face suddenly turned pale.

Xin Zhen sat down at the table, reached out to take the sweet soup from Cheng Ying's hand, then pointed at the chair and said with a smile: "Little Cheng Ying, sit down."

Cheng Ying sat down stiffly, and then couldn't help but look at Xiao Longnu.

Xin Zhen smiled and said, "There are many people coming to the village, and Miss Long was kind enough to give up her room and come to my place to set up a rope."

Cheng Ying quickly stood up and said, "Miss Long, wait a moment. I'll bring the remaining lotus seed and white fungus soup. You can have a bowl too."

After saying this, he hurried away, then came back hurriedly and brought a bowl to Xiaolongnu.

The three of them sat at the table and drank Tremella soup together.

But Cheng Ying looked a little distracted.

Xin Zhen smiled and said, "Don't worry about it. Miss Long has no idea about worldly etiquette. She doesn't care about men and women staying in the same room. She doesn't care about these things."

Cheng Ying's face looked better after hearing this. She thought to herself that Brother Yang was a man who kept himself clean. Miss Long did sleep on the rope, and Brother Yang even explained the matter in front of Miss Long, which meant that the two of them should have no connection. Thinking of this, her mood suddenly improved a lot.

But Xin Zhen's next words made her heart waver. Xin Zhen said, "Xiao Chengying, next time you see me, you may have to call me Taoist Xin."

Cheng Ying stood up suddenly and asked in surprise, "Brother Yang, you, you, you want to become a monk?"

(End of this chapter)