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However, what made him feel slightly better was that Wang Ba did not offer an explanation.
But since Wang Ba did not explain, he himself could not ignore the proper measure, and awkwardly said:
"This... I had some misunderstandings with the Chief Division Master before." 𝑛𝘰𝑣𝑝𝑢𝑏.𝘤𝑜𝘮
Initially, Ma Shengxu had not thought about it in this way, but now, seeing Chi Liequan’s expression, he immediately realized.
The smile on his face disappeared, and he slightly frowned and said:
"Chi Liequan, what’s the situation with you?"
Chi Liequan’s face showed awkwardness:
"Well, I had some unpleasantness with Yao Wu... Senior Brother Yao before, and by association, also had some... I hope the Chief Division Master can be magnanimous."
Before Wang Ba could speak, Ma Shengxu was already annoyed and said:
"Why didn’t you tell me earlier?"
He then looked at Wang Ba, apologetically saying:
"Wang Ba, this is my fault."
However, Wang Ba simply smiled:
"It doesn’t matter."
Ma Shengxu also found it hard to maintain his composure, and he turned to look at Chi Liequan:
"Maybe you should go back first?"
Chi Liequan had a troubled expression but still nodded, turned, and left. However, when he reached the door, he suddenly stopped, turned to Wang Ba, and said:
"Chief Division Master, I have offended you in the past, please forgive me!"
Wang Ba was momentarily stunned upon hearing this, then smiled and nodded.
After Chi Liequan left, Wang Ba curiously looked at Ma Shengxu: "Uncle Master, what is..."
Ma Shengxu wore a bitter smile:
"I truly didn’t know about the matter between the two of you. I have been troubled recently with the selection of the Fire Division Master. Just when Chi Liequan came to me, wanting to take on the role of Fire Division Master. He used to be the Vice Minister of the Tool-refining Department and later resigned due to a conflict with the Department Minister. I was thinking if it didn’t work out, I could let him take on the role, but then..."
Wang Ba listened but was slightly puzzled:
"I have met with this Master Chi before a few times, he doesn’t seem like the type to bow his head over a little merit, so why has he changed so much this time?"
Ma Shengxu shook his head slightly, sighing:
"It’s all for his disciple. Not long ago, a great war broke out in the West Sea Country. Several of his disciples were on the West Sea battlefield. Those who fell, fell, and those who were seriously injured were seriously injured. Now that they have been brought back, even though they are being treated by the Sect, if they want to continue their cultivation without impact, they probably need a lot of merit..."
Wang Ba was momentarily taken aback.
He then gently shook his head.
He hadn’t expected that Chi Liequan, who had always been proud and haughty, would lower his head for the sake of his disciples.
Thinking about this, he suddenly remembered Yao Wudi, who had once taken him to visit the various peak masters.
The current Chi Liequan seemed very much like him.
For a moment, the desire to avenge his former master’s humiliation dissipated, and he instead felt a sense of blandness.
"Then, about him becoming the Fire Division Master..."
Ma Shengxu said somewhat tentatively.
After all, they were from the same Sect, and if possible, Ma Shengxu was willing to help out.
Wang Ba said casually:
"Uncle Master, you decide. I have agreed."
He had no interest in making things difficult for the current Chi Liequan. If it were still the proud Chi Liequan of the past, he might have had some thoughts.
But on the other hand, if not for his disciples, Chi Liequan would not have come either.
Worldly matters are indeed full of contradictions.
"That’s good then, I’ll talk to him... later, let him apologize to you again."
Ma Shengxu breathed a sigh of relief.
Wang Ba simply waved his hand lightly.
He then spoke of his plans to go into seclusion.
"You want to go into seclusion for ten years... that’s fine, your cultivation base is ultimately a bit low now, anyway. Since the people at your All-divisions Hall can handle things, if they encounter anything they can’t decide, let them come to me."
"However, if there’s a need for you, I will still call on you."
Ma Shengxu did not object.
With the Five Elements Division restarting, most of the workload of the Earth Hall Deputy Master had been distributed.
Compared to when Song Dongyang was in office, the current Ma Shengxu is much more at ease.
After reporting to Ma Shengxu and easing a concern from his mind,
Wang Ba returned to the All-divisions Hall, entrusting some tasks to Lou Yi and others.
He then went to the Myriad Cave for some items necessary for cultivation.
The merit he had accumulated was thus spent.
Upon returning to Myriad Laws Peak, after spending a few days with Bu Chan, he finally arrived at the ’Dragon Stone Dungeon’ on Shaoyang Mountain.
...
Ten years passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day,
The Dragon Stone Dungeon suddenly opened.
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