The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 2939 Surrender!

As soon as Lin Chen stepped into the Haoran Sect, Vice Sect Master Chen Shuihe, Hall Master Xiong Yaxiong, Hu Yunlai and others learned of the news and gathered together to welcome Lin Chen.

"I've met the sect master!"

Lin Chen waved his hand and said, "Why make such a big fuss? Just relax and do what you're supposed to do!"

Chen Shuihe looked at Lin Chen with a complicated expression, cupped his hands and said, "Sect Leader, you went to the War God's Mansion this time, unafraid of powerful forces, and retrieved supplies for our sect. You have done a great service, and it is only right that we come out to welcome you!"

Xiong Yaxiong and the others said in unison, "Sect Leader, you've worked hard!"

Lin Chen laughed and said, "We're all family here, so let's skip the formalities and go inside to talk."

Upon returning to the sect's main hall, Xiong Yaxiong was the first to ask, "Sect Master, was everything alright after we left? Did you see the Hall Master?"

Lin Chen nodded: "I met him and we chatted for a while. It was a little better than I expected."

Everyone was overjoyed, and Hu Yunlai hurriedly asked, "What did the Palace Master say?"

Lin Chen didn't hide anything from them and gave a general account of his conversation with Mu Tianjun, which delighted everyone.

From now on, our Haoran Sect will have someone protecting us. We're no longer the kind of people that anyone can bully!

Chi Ya sneered, "Don't be too happy yet. The Palace Master said he wouldn't interfere in ordinary matters, but on our way back, we were ambushed by two Great Luo Immortals. They were clearly after the Sect Master..."

Everyone's expression changed, and Xiong Yaxiong angrily said, "Who is so bold as to dare to openly ambush us? Sect Master, are you alright?"

Lin Chen smiled and said, "It's nothing."

Chi Ya recounted the whole incident, and the way everyone looked at Lin Chen changed somewhat.

Previously, everyone admired Lin Chen, firstly because of his previous achievements, and secondly because he helped the sect retrieve supplies. However, everyone was still quite worried about the sect leader's strength. Now, however, they suddenly realized that Lin Chen was not as weak as they thought.

The Great Luo Immortal was chasing Lin Chen, but Lin Chen was completely unharmed.
How did he do it?
Although everyone was puzzled, they didn't ask any further questions. After all, which immortal didn't have some trump card for escaping?

It's a good thing that the sect leader has this ability!
At least he doesn't have to worry about running into someone who will instantly defeat him.

This is a good thing for the entire Haoran Sect!
Lin Chen smiled and said, "Don't worry about this. The great battle is imminent. Everyone should focus on cultivation and improvement, arm the disciples of the sect, and be ready to receive orders at any time to participate in this war between immortals and demons."

Xiong Yaxiong asked, "Sect Master, are you preparing to go into seclusion?"

Lin Chen nodded: "Yes, I am only a little bit away from the peak of the Great Luo Immortal. I hope to break through in the next few years and become a Great Luo Primordial Immortal. That way, I won't die so easily on the battlefield and won't have to turn around and run away every time."

Xiong Yaxiong nodded: "I need to report to you about the situation of the disciples within the sect. There are some matters that require your decision..."

Lin Chen waved his hand: "Who was in charge of these things before?"

Chen Shuihe replied, "Before the sect leader arrives, I am acting as the sect leader and handling these matters."

Lin Chen smiled and said, "Then you can continue. It's better to do what you know well than what you don't. I'm naturally not as familiar with the situation of the disciples in the sect as you are. You can handle it as you see fit. You don't need to ask me for instructions. Hmm, I authorize Vice Sect Master Chen to handle everything."

Chen Shuihe's expression was complicated: "Sect Master, this doesn't quite comply with the rules, does it?"

Lin Chen laughed and said, "Is the Haoran Sect the most powerful? Do I have the final say?"

Chen Shuihe answered without hesitation: "You are the sect leader, so naturally you have the final say in all sect affairs."

Lin Chen smiled and said, "That's settled then. Let's do it the way I just said." After a pause, Lin Chen's gaze fell on Chen Shuihe's face, and he smiled and said, "I'm a lazy person by nature and don't like being tied up with too many things, so I'll have to trouble Vice Sect Master Chen. Well, just think of it as before, as before I, the sect master, am not here. Everything will remain the same!"

Chen Shuihe felt a little uneasy under Lin Chen's gaze.

He felt that Lin Chen might have seen through all his inner thoughts, and that his last sentence was a direct reference to him.

Before I came, you, Vice Sect Master Chen, acted as Sect Master and exercised the rights of Sect Master. Now that I am here, although I have authorized you to act as Sect Master as before, you must not forget your identity. You must remember that you are Vice Sect Master, not Sect Master!

The rights I give you are yours to take; I don't give them to you, and you can't take them away!

Lin Chen stood up and said with a smile, "Alright, that's all for now, meeting adjourned!"

Lin Chen left the main hall with a flourish, preparing to return to his manor, when he heard Chen Shuihe's shout behind him.

"Sect Master, please wait!"

Lin Chen turned around, looked at Chen Shuihe who was chasing after him, and smiled, "Vice Sect Master Chen, is there anything else?"

Chen Shuihe hesitated for two seconds, then cupped his hands in a salute: "When the sect leader first arrived, I had a lot of resistance towards him. But now that we've gotten to know each other, I've realized that you are the only suitable candidate to be the sect leader of the Haoran Sect. I am far inferior to you. I was narrow-minded before. I have come here to apologize to you and ask for your forgiveness. I will do my best to fulfill my duties and not disappoint you."

Lin Chen chuckled, offering no further comment, and simply replied, "I didn't take it to heart, you don't need to worry about it. Please take good care of the sect's affairs in the future, thank you for your hard work!"

Chen Shuihe was slightly taken aback. That's it?

He originally thought Lin Chen would subtly mock him or point out his shortcomings, but he didn't expect Lin Chen to say something so nonchalant.

The sect leader knows!

He knew everything, but he just didn't hold it against himself and even delegated authority to himself!
Chen Shuihe was filled with mixed feelings. Although he was so much older, his perspective was far inferior to Lin Chen's.

In any case, since the other party has let bygones be bygones and let it go, then we should assist the sect leader well in the future and strive to make the Haoran Sect regain its glory as the sect leader said!

Lin Chen looked at Chen Shuihe, whose expression was complicated, smiled, reached out and patted him on the shoulder, then turned and left.

"I will be going into seclusion for spiritual practice. Unless it is urgent, you do not need to inform me."

Chen Shuihe watched Lin Chen's departing figure, remained silent for a long time, and then bowed respectfully.

Xiong Yaxiong, Hu Yunlai, and the others had already left the main hall and were watching this scene from afar. Each of them had a complex expression on their face, but also a sense of relief and understanding.

They roughly understood Chen Shuihe's thoughts, but they couldn't say anything. After all, although Chen Shuihe had his own ideas, he was wholeheartedly for the good of Haoran Sect.

He previously distrusted Lin Chen, worrying that the young man might act recklessly and lead the Haoran Sect into ruin.

He believed in himself more than Lin Chen.

However, in a short period of time, Lin Chen has proven that he is more suitable to be the sect leader than Chen Shuihe.

Although Lin Chen's strength may not be as good as Chen Shuihe's in the short term, his future is definitely incomparable to Chen Shuihe's.

Everyone was worried that Chen Shuihe would go to extremes, but now that they see him let go, everyone is relieved.

Chen Shuihe turned his head and saw everyone staring at him. His old face couldn't help but blush slightly. He then waved his hand and said, "Everyone, just do your jobs. The sect leader has come out of seclusion; things can't just remain unchanged..."

(End of this chapter)