"We haven't refused; we've just made a fair and reasonable request."
"If they can't win against the disciples of the Five Elements Sect, what right do they have to learn the Ultimate Formation of the Five Elements Sect?"
"In other words, if they can't win against the disciples of the Five Elements Sect, even if they went to learn the Ultimate Formation, they would certainly be unable to master it!"
"By saying this, I'm saving both our times; it's for the good of the Five Elements Sect as well as his..."
...
The Chief Elder put on a righteous façade.
But in his heart, Sect Leader Liao sneered.
The older they get, the thicker their skins become.
It's only because the Five Elements Sect has these old, scheming parasites that it has been gradually declining.
However, he had no other options in this matter.
Just he didn't know whether Mr. Zhuang would agree...
Feeling uneasy, Sect Leader Liao went to see Mr. Zhuang to explain the situation.
Unexpectedly, Mr. Zhuang was not surprised, nor did he show anger; he remained indifferent and nodded,
"Good!"
Sect Leader Liao felt relieved.
Agreement boded well.
At least he had an explanation to provide.
But the more he observed Mr. Zhuang, the more inscrutable and mysterious he seemed to be.
He simply could not fathom what Mr. Zhuang was truly thinking or planning...
...
After Sect Leader Liao took his leave, Mr. Zhuang called over Mo Hua and the others.
"In a few days, you will be comparing Formation skills with the disciples of the Five Elements Sect..."
"No, not you..." Mr. Zhuang looked at Mo Hua and smiled faintly, "Mo Hua, you alone will suffice."
Mr. Zhuang wore an expression of looking forward to a good show,
"You take the lead, and at the same time, support your senior brother and sister..."
"And also make your master proud..."