Chapter 89 – Care for fellow townsman Chu Xinghe
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The entire audience's attention was focused on the outer disciples at the edge.

The outer disciples were teary-eyed; for years, they were known as the invisible ones at the annual banquet.

They never dreamed that one day they could become the center of attention.

But the problem was, today's spotlight was a bit uncomfortable.

Everyone was frantically searching, wondering who Chu Cheng was. How could he be so shameless!

The Great Elder's face turned dark. As a long-time behind-the-scenes manipulator of the Grand Sky Sect, this time, he really hadn't stirred up any trouble.

He couldn't help it; didn't he know his own disciple?

The Great Elder exuded confidence.

Yet, even so, when Xinghe received unanimous votes, becoming the first in Grand Sky Sect's history to be voted the most outstanding disciple, the Great Elder was somewhat shocked.

And for this most popular disciple, the Great Elder couldn't help but have a bit of hope. What if Xinghe could also get unanimous votes?

Wouldn't that be a great story?

But then... this Chu Cheng!

What does it mean when they say one bad apple spoils the whole barrel?

The Great Elder was almost in tears with anger.

Chu Cheng single-handedly ruined Chu Xinghe's chance to reach the top with unanimous votes.

And thinking of this Chu Cheng, the Great Elder remembered that this guy seemed to have come from Hillside Village with Xinghe, and was the one he had relegated to the outer sect?

Even after being sent to the outer sect, you're still not behaving. Are you looking to be expelled? You won't rest until you're expelled from the sect, right, Chu Cheng?

But the Great Elder remained calm, knowing he couldn't expel Chu Cheng just because of a vote.

"Why hasn't Chu Cheng come to the banquet today?" Feng Fei walked among the outer disciples and asked.

"Senior Brother Feng Fei, Chu Cheng is naturally vicious and combative. He fights with others in the outer sect every day and was injured in a fight a few days ago, so he's recuperating and couldn't come."

"Yes, yes, Senior Brother Feng Fei, this Chu Cheng is despicable and shameless. He usually insults Senior Brother Xinghe in the outer sect. He's a disgrace to our outer sect."

"Exactly, Chu Cheng is narrow-minded and extremely vicious. Look at me; last time, I almost got a scar under my bangs because of him," Liu Bo said with a face full of indignation.

The outer disciples chimed in one after another. Feng Fei was fine, but the Great Elder's blood pressure shot up.

"Well... well... well, Chu Cheng, I remember now. This person was once an inner disciple but was expelled by me to the outer sect for being irresponsible. I didn't expect him to become even worse, utterly vile. Such a despicable person should be expelled..."

"Great Elder, please reconsider!"

Only one person in the Grand Sky Sect dared to interrupt the Great Elder in his fury, and that was Chu Xinghe.

Expel Chu Cheng from the sect? How could that be allowed?

Even he hadn't succeeded in such a good deed, so Chu Cheng shouldn't even think about it!

The Great Elder, interrupted, was momentarily stunned when he saw Chu Xinghe standing up with urgency, but then his face showed a look of relief.

What a good child!

Xinghe is truly virtuous. Chu Cheng had just destroyed Xinghe's path to the top, yet Xinghe wasn't angry at all. Instead, he pleaded for Chu Cheng because they were from the same village.

Why is there such a big difference in character between two people from the same village?

The Great Elder had heard from Feng Fei that Xinghe was often bullied by Chu Cheng when they were young, basically growing up being bullied. Yet Xinghe was so virtuous, never holding grudges, and always defending Chu Cheng. In comparison, Chu Cheng was simply a beast!

The Great Elder really wanted to expel Chu Cheng from the sect, but seeing Xinghe's eager expression, he softened.

Forget it... Xinghe is so virtuous, how can I not fulfill his wish?

"Chu Cheng's character is vile, he lacks progress, and he fights in the outer sect, violating sect rules. He should be expelled as a warning to others. But today, considering... forget it, let's cut Chu Cheng's resources for half a year as punishment!"

"Thank you, Great Elder!" Chu Xinghe bowed in gratitude.

At that moment, whether inner or outer disciples, their views of Chu Xinghe changed.

As expected of Senior Brother Xinghe, even though Chu Cheng is so despicable, Senior Brother Xinghe still considers their shared hometown and pleads for him.

The outer disciples shook their heads in admiration.

Chu Cheng, you're simply not human!

Look, is this the despicable and shameless Senior Brother Xinghe you speak of?

Even in such a situation, he still pleads for you, letting you stay in the outer sect, yet you insult him daily.

Beast!

Liu Bo's eyes were full of tears. This year, he had gained a lot of pills from the Spirit Crane Palace by using Chu Cheng's experience, but this time even Liu Bo was moved by Senior Brother Xinghe.

Rest assured, Senior Brother Xinghe, this time I, Liu Bo, will fight Chu Cheng not for pills, but because I can't stand despicable people!

The Sect Master and many elders said nothing, but their smiles said it all.

A disciple's talent is important, but character is even more so. Look, this is our Grand Sky Sect's Chu Xinghe!

The Great Elder composed himself and continued with the third round of voting.

The elders of each palace voted for the most promising disciple.

When the list was revealed, the Great Elder's previously icy face suddenly thawed.

"Hahaha..." There was no need to say more; the Great Elder's hearty laughter and the list he displayed told the whole story.

Sect's most promising disciple: Chu Xinghe: 18 votes!

Even though everyone had expected it, they couldn't help but be shocked when they saw the 18 votes.

Since the inception of this vote, the most promising disciple had never truly been born.

After all, each palace's elder would think their own disciple was the most promising, so every year it ended the same way, with each of the eighteen elders casting one vote, resulting in a null outcome.

But this year, Chu Xinghe single-handedly received all eighteen votes!

All the palace elders were smiling, indicating that the eighteen votes were a collective decision.

But then Gu Mingchao spoke up, "Something's not right with the votes. Why are there only eighteen? I also voted for Xinghe this year!"

The Sect Master's words caused a stir!

The Sect Master voted too?

The Sect Master had always abstained from voting because voting for any palace's disciple would indirectly offend the others. As the Sect Master, Gu Mingchao understood this balance.

But this year, the Sect Master voted for Chu Xinghe?

So indeed, it doesn't add up. There should be nineteen votes with the Sect Master's.

Why are there only eighteen votes?

Did an elder from another palace abstain?

As the palace elders looked around in confusion, wondering who abstained, the Great Elder spoke.

"Sect Master, there's no problem with the votes, and no other palace elder abstained. I abstained because Xinghe is a disciple of the Spirit Crane Palace. If I voted, it would seem unfair."

The Great Elder spoke lightly, but everyone was shocked!

As expected of the Great Elder!

Who would have thought he was the one who abstained?

But everyone understood; the Great Elder was truly confident.

Even with the Spirit Crane Palace abstaining, Xinghe could still get all the votes!

What arrogance! What dominance!

Today, the Great Elder showed everyone with facts.

Facing the composed Great Elder, even Gu Mingchao couldn't help but smile wryly. The Great Elder really had it all under control today!

Chu Xinghe was also shocked.

As expected of the Great Elder... when it comes to showing off, I'm miles behind you.

Even if I abstain, my disciple can still get all the votes. Who else can do that?

As the Great Elder stepped down from the stage without a word, he knew he had to maintain his composure. Saying even one more word would show a lack of confidence!

With the three most important votes concluded, the Great Elder stepped down, and along with the Sect Master, the palace elders raised their glasses to toast the Great Elder, all praising his fairness and justice!

The Great Elder's face was beaming with satisfaction as he occasionally glanced at Chu Xinghe, almost writing the word "satisfied" on his face.

After the three most important votes, the event became lively, and various quirky votes began.

The unluckiest person in the sect...

The funniest person in the sect...

Various lists were revealed, and Chu Xinghe's name appeared the most.

Topping these lists was one thing, but the most outrageous was that Chu Xinghe was also voted the most disliked person in the sect.

Chu Xinghe was speechless. Do you like or dislike me?

"Oh dear... I accidentally filled in Senior Brother Xinghe's name for the most disliked person. Senior Brother Xinghe won't be mad, right?" Wan Lin laughed as she jumped out.

"Hahaha... I also filled in Senior Brother Xinghe's name. Senior Sister Wan Lin, you're overthinking it. With Senior Brother Xinghe's demeanor, how could he be upset over such a joke?"

"Me too, me too! I want to see Senior Brother Xinghe on every list!"

"Saying Senior Brother Xinghe is the most disliked isn't wrong. He rarely visits us senior and junior sisters, isn't that annoying!"

Goodness... a senior sister teased Chu Xinghe on the spot, causing the whole room to burst into laughter, even the Sect Master's table joined in.

In previous years, whoever was voted the most disliked would be furious, but today... with Chu Xinghe as the most disliked, everyone laughed.

This might be the first time in Grand Sky Sect's history that the most disliked person wasn't disliked at all.

Under the cheers of countless fellow disciples, Chu Xinghe was forced to take the stage to give an acceptance speech.

But the speech was a bit tricky because there were so many awards.

"Thank you to all my senior and junior brothers and sisters for your kindness. Xinghe is honored to be voted the most disliked person in the sect."

Goodness, as soon as Chu Xinghe spoke, the room erupted in laughter again. Everyone thought he would mention other awards, but no one expected him to start with the most disliked award.

"Over the past year, Xinghe has done many things, but it's all thanks to the support of the sect, the Sect Master, the elders, and all my brothers and sisters that Xinghe is here today. Being voted the most disliked person in the sect is an honor. I won't say more, but next year, Xinghe will strive to retain the title of the most disliked person!"

As Chu Xinghe finished speaking, the room erupted in applause, with countless disciples shouting that Senior Brother Xinghe was awesome.

Sect Master Gu Mingchao drank more than ever before because today he was truly happy, happier than when he became the master of the Grand Sky Sect himself...

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