The Strongest Prodigy Doctor

Chapter 924 - 1024: Who Leaked the News?

Although Taichu Sect Leader said nothing and merely looked at Tian Chu Zhenren, he was quite vexed inside.Couldn't he know that his Junior Brother Tian Chu Zhenren wanted to groom Ye Tianfan to become the head of the Taihuo Peak? But his Junior Brother Tian Chu Zhenren was just a simple-minded person who shouldn't be able to see that he intended to cultivate Ye Tianfan to become the Taichu Sect Leader.

Moreover, he never mentioned to anyone about nurturing Ye Tianfan to become the Taichu Sect Leader. Given Tian Chu Zhenren's character, he couldn't have seen that he was cultivating Ye Tianfan as the next Sect Leader. Besides, he never showed a keen interest in it!

At this moment, Taichu Sect Leader was already imagining in his mind who might have told his Junior Brother Tian Chu Zhenren about this matter. From his understanding of Tian Chu Zhenren, if no one had told him, he could never have known about this!

First, Taichu Sect Leader thought of Zhen Chu Zhenren but quickly denied the thought because he believed Zhen Chu Zhenren was not a gossip. Although his mouth wasn't entirely tight, he wasn't the type to carelessly spread rumors.

Next, Taichu Sect Leader thought of Zhenchu Zhenren and immediately denied it too, as his Junior Brother was not one to speak recklessly about unconfirmed matters.

Perhaps it was Junior Brother Yuan Chu? But it shouldn't be him either; speaking out wouldn't benefit him, and he devoted himself to crafting and rarely meddled in such gossip.

Who could it be?

What Taichu Sect Leader didn't realize was that he had just guessed the truth; it was indeed Yuan Chu Zhenren who accidentally let it slip. Taichu Sect Leader merely assumed that someone deliberately told Tian Chu Zhenren and hadn't considered that someone unintentionally let it slip.

"Taichu Sect Leader, why aren't you speaking?" Tian Chu Zhenren no longer even addressed him as Senior Brother, directly opening with Taichu Sect Leader!

Taichu Sect Leader frowned upon hearing Tian Chu Zhenren's words. Even though he seemed somewhat like a backstabber, in the presence of so many disciples, as my Junior Brother, not only did he show no respect, he also injured many Elders. How would the disciples perceive this? It's outright preposterous!

"If we have something to discuss, let's say it in the Taichu Hall, instead of letting the disciples make a spectacle out of this!" Taichu Sect Leader said and started walking toward the Taichu Hall!

Tian Chu Zhenren wasn't the kind to muddle things just because he grasped a tiny bit of reason. He knew he had indeed been excessive earlier; with so many disciples present and already having injured many elders, directly questioning the Sect Leader harmed his authority. But, he couldn't help it; his emotions had truly gotten the better of him.

Nearly anyone else would have lost control of their emotions over this situation. His Senior Brother, a Sect Leader, would directly sever Taihuo Peak's lineage — is this something a Sect Leader should do?

Yes, he understood Ye Tianfan's talent was an anomaly, but he couldn't just poach him. He only had this one disciple; Taihuo Peak had just this seedling. Grabbing him away — what was he thinking? Taichu Peak had plenty of talents, and the predetermined next Sect Leader was Yun Tian, Nephew Master Yun Tian.

Yet, instead of making good use of Nephew Master Yun Tian, they weren't letting him be Sect Leader and were turning their intentions toward my Taihuo Peak disciple — it's truly intolerable!

Tian Chu Zhenren followed Taichu Sect Leader to the Taichu Hall, remaining silent afterward, waiting to hear how he would explain this matter!

Meanwhile, Ye Tianfan arrived outside Taichu Hall, pondering for a while and eventually chose not to enter. He only kept vigil outside the hall, preventing other disciple elders from getting too close!

Ye Tianfan knew that if he went inside, others would likely end up in a heated argument and perhaps even tear each other apart. Without his presence, they could argue intensely without such a rupture because when no one else was around, they could speak freely!

"Junior Brother Tian Chu, where did you get the news? I never said I was preparing Nephew Tianfan as the next Sect Leader in training, never said such a thing. You must have misunderstood somewhere!" Taichu Sect Leader attempted to gloss over the situation because if he were to give a definitive answer now, then Ye Tianfan wouldn't have the chance to ascend as the next Sect Leader. After all, he was the Sect Leader, and couldn't be seen as untrustworthy, so he wanted to muddle through this. And he merely said he never mentioned it doesn't mean he couldn't in the future — essentially, Taichu Sect Leader was playing word games.

But Tian Chu Zhenren wouldn't have any of it, opening up: "Whom are you fooling? Do you think I don't know? You're merely trying to muddle through this, then proceed without informing me, allowing my disciple to assume the Sect Leader role at the right moment, and still under everyone's gaze at Taichu Sect. By then, I would have no choice but to swallow this silent loss. You really think I don't know your intentions?"

Taichu Sect Leader was slightly taken aback by Tian Chu Zhenren's sharp reply. Weird? How hadn't he noticed his Junior Brother was so clever before? Previously, he seemed so simple-minded that as long as a plausible lie was told, he would believe it. But now, he could tell he was attempting a cover-up — how had he become so wise? Could it be because of Nephew Tianfan?

It seemed correct to groom Tianfan as the next Sect Leader! Since he could make the simple-minded Junior Brother Tian Chu wiser, surely he could make other disciples smarter too, thereby confirming Nephew Tianfan to be the next Sect Leader.

Thinking this, Taichu Sect Leader smiled slightly!

Seeing Taichu Sect Leader still manage a smile after his questioning, Tian Chu Zhenren realized he surely had come up with some mischief, thus he angrily exclaimed: "Why are you smiling? I'm discussing matters here! Yet you're smiling there? Are you up to some mischief? I'm telling you, my Tianfan can only be Taihuo Peak's next head; he won't be Taichu Sect's Sect Leader. If you want Taihuo Peak's lineage to sever with this generation, then go ahead and make him Sect Leader! In any case, I wouldn't take more disciples. Even if I do, it would be after Tianfan becomes Taihuo Peak's head, allowing him to take disciples while I assist a bit."

Upon hearing Tian Chu Zhenren's words, Taichu Sect Leader sighed internally. He realized he needed to devise another plan because, as Junior Brother Tian Chu mentioned, if he indeed wasn't planning to take more disciples, then if he directly appointed Nephew Tianfan as Sect Leader, Taihuo Peak's lineage would indeed cut off.

Taichu Sect Leader then felt a slight pain in his gums — Junior Brother Tian Chu, when stubborn, was truly intimidating!

The Sect Leader position didn't always arise from Taichu Peak; Sect leaders could emerge from any branch. The reason the Sect Leader position had consistently come from Taichu Peak was that Taichu Peak was sufficiently powerful, and furthermore, people from other branches didn't usually compete.