At the thought of this, Li San couldn’t help but feel regretful.
His attitude towards this matter gradually changed from the initial alertness of "how could there be such a good thing as a pie falling from the sky" to the regret of "why didn’t I seize this opportunity?"
Just at this moment, the token trembled.
Li San’s excitement soared, and he hurriedly looked down, only to feel like he had fallen into an ice cave.
"Idiot, forget it."
The simple four words from "Elder You" instantly drained the color from Li San’s face.
He was convinced at that moment that "Elder You" initially wanted to give him a chance to elevate his position.
But his hesitation disappointed Elder You.
That’s why Elder You called him an "idiot" and said "forget it".
The opportunity was gone...
Li San’s heart was in turmoil, his hands trembling, he quickly sent a message:
"Elder! You are generous and magnanimous!"
"It was this disciple’s foolishness, this disciple’s ignorance, I plead with you to give me one more chance. I will go through fire and water at your command, regardless of my life! Please, I beg you for this opportunity!"
Li San’s sincerity was earnest, but there was no longer a response from the other side.
An opportunity comes only once, and sometimes just a sentence, a response, can change a lifetime, but his moment of hesitation, an act of faux wisdom, made him miss it.
Li San’s regret gnawed at his heart.
But he refused to give up.
"Elder! I beg you, please give this disciple another chance!"
"Elder! I am willing to do anything."
"Elder! I am utterly loyal to you without any second thought!"
"Elder! Please trust me; I am absolutely loyal to you!"
Henceforth, every morning, noon, and night, he would send messages to "Mo Hua" to express his "loyal" attitude.
After three days of effort, he finally received a response. He got a reply from "Elder You":
"Hmm."
Li San was overjoyed, but at the same time, he felt a bit confused.
The word "hmm"... what does it mean?
Does it mean Elder You acknowledged his loyalty, forgave his foolishness, or was willing to give him another chance?
Li San pondered the "deep meaning" of Mo Hua’s word.
But he didn’t know that it was just Mo Hua casually responding with a mouthful of chicken leg, without any special implication.
Thus, he spent a whole day in anxiety over that "hmm".
In the evening, when Li San was still "pondering the holy intentions," anxious and uncertain, he finally received another message from "Elder You":
"Have you made up your mind?"
Made up his mind?
Li San was stunned, then instantly recalled Elder You’s first question to him:
Do you want to become an elder?
This time, he did not hesitate at all, "Yes!"
Mo Hua asked again: "Do you understand what I mean?"
Li San hesitated for a moment, a bit unsure, but through previous interactions, he guessed that Elder You appreciated decisiveness, ruthlessness, determination, and ambition.
Most importantly, one must have ambition.
Li San said: "Elder, you mean... to nominate me as a new ’elder’ of the Demon Sect?"
Mo Hua asked back: "Why would I do that?"
Li San was dumbfounded by the question.
A moment later, he understood. No one in the world gives benefits to others for free, let alone someone of "Elder You’s" elder-level status.
If Elder You was willing to promote him, he must provide corresponding value.
Li San steeled himself, gritted his teeth, and said:
"From now on, I am willing to be your most loyal ’hyena’, following your orders unconditionally. One day, if I am graced by your favor and become an elder, I will ensure that this life has no second thoughts!"
"Elder You" seemed somewhat satisfied, and after a while, he said:
"Now, do one thing for me."
Li San immediately replied: "Yes."
Mo Hua asked him: "Do you understand what I mean?"