Chapter 446: 205: Difficult to say about longevity and immortality, the attitude of aggression and conservatism (Added for monthly ticket)_3 Chapter 446: 205: Difficult to say about longevity and immortality, the attitude of aggression and conservatism (Added for monthly ticket)_3 Following the entrance of the two groups into the hall, Xing Huiguang, the Sect Master of the Longevity Sect, and Guan Chao, another Golden Core Great Cultivator in charge of affairs, both appeared.
In the end, Xing Huiguang and Qiu Feng held discussions in the main hall.
Chen Dengming, on the other hand, came to the side hall with Guan Chao to select an official duty task.
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“Nephew Chen, you are well aware that you are currently on the kill list of the Demon Cultivation camp.
However, when it comes to these tasks, the sect cannot open a green passage just for you, so you have to carry them out.”
Guan Chao sat down, his face was amiable, and he cut straight to the chase.
Chen Dengming modestly responded by bowing, “This disciple naturally understands and would never dare to be arrogant enough to enjoy the benefits of the sect while seeking special privileges.
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To be honest, I don’t have any special privileges.”
Guan Chao nodded with satisfaction and laughed, “Everyone says you understand the situation, know when to advance or retreat, and are open-minded.
It seems they are right, I am quite optimistic about you becoming the next Longevity Seed.”
“Oh my!”
Chen Dengming acted surprised and hurriedly bowed politely, “Thank you for your high regard Uncle Master Guan, I dare not accept, I dare not accept.”
He had heard similar words many times during his occasional visits to Jade Cauldron True Monarch and Gongsun Zai over the past two years.
Now, he immediately denies it out of a conditioned reflex.
He absolutely must not become complacent immediately and show an ‘only I can do it’ attitude.
Although if he could compete for it in the future, that was nothing.
But in public, he did not want to stand out too much, lest he be ostracized and disliked by other False Core senior brothers, causing a whole bunch of trouble.
To him, the selection of the Longevity Seed now was no different from watching Hong Kong films and choosing a spokesperson in his previous life.
With a bit of grace, you choose me this year, and I’ll vote for you next year, wouldn’t that work?
There’s no need to show on the surface that ‘I have to bite you’ attitude, and then privately arrange to go fishing together or play stone smashing.
That would be too hurtful.
The upper ranks of the Longevity Sect were not fools; their power was overwhelming, and their intelligence and tactics were something he had witnessed before.
It was better for him to remain modest and act as a ‘small Chen’.
Guan Chao appropriately probed a few times and was very satisfied with Chen Dengming’s performance, which was very understanding of when to advance and when to retreat.
This kind of person is a talent.
Having great strength, yet not flaunting it.
Making a fortune in silence suits him perfectly.
He took out more than a dozen jade tokens from his storage bag, casually placed them on the table, and said, “Here, make a choice.
If it’s too difficult, just draw lots.”
“Huh?” Chen Dengming paused, looking at the jade tokens on the table, “These are all tasks?”
“Correct.”
Guan Chao became serious and said, “However, there are a few things that I can reveal to you privately.
Some people in the sect wanted to give you some protection within the rules and to assign you tasks that are not too dangerous to let you get by.
But some others have different opinions, they believe that there is no such thing as a thousand days to prevent a thief, and problems must be solved proactively.
Therefore, these tasks actually involve two different routes, and the key depends on how you choose.”
Guan Chao paused, then added, “You don’t need to worry too much.
Even if you choose to solve the problem proactively, the sect will not let you bear the trouble alone.
Now you should understand why Qiu Feng came this time.”
Chen Dengming was taken aback, but he immediately understood.
This could be a disagreement between the sect’s main battle faction and the conservative faction.
And Guan Chao is neutral.
But regardless of which side he aligns with, none of them aim to harm him, but to help him solve problems.
Now, the choice is given to him.
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But this…
Is this a choice between two factions?
Can he stay neutral?
Chen Dengming complained privately and looked at Guan Chao a few more times.
He noticed that this old fox had already started serious tea-drinking, showing a hint of giving no further hints.
He could only use his Divine Sense to browse the task content, analyze the information from it, and make a choice.
What a hassle, that was really troublesome.
Mega-sects, the more people there are, the more disagreements there are.
It’s nothing but trouble.
This was still the relatively laid-back Longevity Sect, if this were the more competitive Heavenly Dao Sect, there would probably be even more problems.
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After a cup of tea.
Chen Dengming frowned and took out a task jade slip which seemed relatively good, not dangerous and not too routine, and handed it to Guan Chao.
“Uncle Master Guan, I’ve chosen this task.
Could you check it for me?
Or how about we go to my cave dwelling for tea and a chat?
I also have a few jars of coveted Smoke Rain Terrace Spirit Tea…”
“Smoke Rain Terrace Spirit Tea?”
Guan Chao’s eyes lit up, but he immediately snorted.
He took the jade slip and shook his head with a smile.
“You…
As for the spiritual tea, I won’t drink it.
But I can hint something to you…”
He winked and covertly looked towards the main hall, sending out Divine Sense.
Chen Dengming’s eyes lit up slightly, a smile appeared on his face, and he decided that when Heizi comes back, he will have him secretly send the spirit tea to Uncle Master Guan’s cave dwelling…
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