The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1576 - 1575: The New Vice Sect Leader

In terms of personnel management, he trusted two people, one was Xiao Yue, and the other was Cha Xiangzi. Such a big incident happened at the Kao Shan Sect; it's impossible that Cha Xiangzi was unaware!"Elder Cha was also drugged with a sedative. He instructed me to wait here for the boss to return and report the situation as soon as possible. Elder Cha is currently taking inventory of those who were taken away!"

Bah, Sun Miao realized he misspoke as soon as he finished talking. He hadn't intended to mention the drugging, but in his nervousness, he accidentally let it slip.

"I understand, let's go to the training ground together!"

Tang Rao jumped off the Divine Beast Car, Yue Er followed the coachman inside, knowing that Tang Rao had important matters, and perhaps secrets that shouldn't be overheard, she wisely returned to her place and quietly resumed her role as a maid.

On the training ground, everyone was filled with unease. They were all the people Xiao Yue had left behind, not strong in power, and certainly not ranking high in anything.

They had just struggled out of the effects of the drug, their bodies still completely devoid of strength.

However, Cha Xiangzi stood at the top and candidly described the events that transpired in the Kao Shan Sect. Once those standing below heard the truth, they all perked up, fearing becoming sacrifices to the collective outrage.

"Take the headcount!"

Cha Xiangzi looked pale; Tang Rao had trusted them so much, but due to a mistaken trust in Xiao Yue, he almost destroyed the entire Kao Shan Sect shortly after Tang Rao's departure.

Because the numbers were incomplete, Cha Xiangzi didn't instruct how to line up, only telling them to line up horizontally and vertically, sign and report the numbers. Very quickly, how many were missing, and who left with Xiao Yue, became clear at a glance.

There were 1,300 registered members within the Kao Shan Sect. Now, only 900 remained, meaning that including Xiao Yue herself, she took away 400 people at once!

Four hundred, what a terrifying number, especially considering that those who left were primarily high-level members.

They were all the elite of the Kao Shan Sect!

How many natural treasures would have been needed to cultivate such elites? Knowing that these people were the lifeblood of the Kao Shan Sect, Xiao Yue still did it, leaving no face for Tang Rao.

Tang Rao stood at the back of the group without interruption, until everyone finished taking the headcount. Only then did Cha Xiangzi, with a stack of signed lists, walk heavily towards Tang Rao, kneeling in front of him amidst the astonished voices of everyone.

"Boss, it was Cha Xiangzi who committed a grave error; please punish me heavily, Boss!"

Cha Xiangzi held the paper over his head with both hands, presenting it to Tang Rao.

"Xiao Yue took away 400 elites from the Kao Shan Sect and is now missing. If the boss is willing to trust Cha Xiangzi one more time, I promise not to disappoint. Once we capture that woman, I will promptly bring her before the boss, and then I shall atone with my death in front of the boss!"

Cha Xiangzi recalled Xiao Yue's unusual behavior previously, now hating her so fiercely that he ground his teeth.

When he noticed the anomaly back then, why didn't he suspect Xiao Yue's intentions? If he had discovered it sooner and reported it to Tang Rao, none of this would have happened!

What a grave mistake, it's the largest error since the transition from Kao Shan Sect to Kao Shan Sect, a catastrophic blow for Kao Shan Sect.

"The people have left, what's the point of saying anything now?"

Tang Rao closed his eyes, recalling every moment spent with Xiao Yue.

From taking over the Kao Shan Sect, Xiao Yue was his first choice among talents, to bringing her to Kao Shan Sect, providing her with endless resources and Elixir Pills to help her grow.

What did he think he gained, a useful talent or a deeply trusted old friend?

None of it, raising Xiao Yue, helping her, and she chose to betray and leave.

"Go, find Xiao Yue. I want her to tell me in person why she took those people. She must be brought back alive, and as for those 400 who left, from now on, they are no longer with Kao Shan Sect. Their lives and deaths have nothing to do with Kao Shan Sect."

The ones who left, like Xiao Yue, are traitors. Since they left, from today on they are no longer under Tang Rao's protection, even if they die outside, it has nothing to do with Tang Rao.

"Yes, your command."

Cha Xiangzi looked at Tang Rao with determination, grateful that Tang Rao spared his life and trusted him once more, granting him the opportunity to redeem himself.

He had thought Tang Rao would be crushed by this, and Cha Xiangzi had planned to reassemble the group and find some potential people to focus on training when Tang Rao went to rest. However, unexpectedly, Tang Rao not only didn't leave immediately but walked to the forefront of the training ground.

Standing on the platform, he was like a robust and upright pine tree, unmoved by winds from any direction.

"I assume Cha Xiangzi has just clearly explained the incident at our Kao Shan Sect to everyone, and that's fine, I don't need to explain it to everyone again."

This man, usually confident in front of enemies, suddenly became insecure. Time had not etched his face but had left traces of vicissitude in his heart.

"Swear to defend the Kao Shan Sect to the death, swear to follow our leader, never to abandon!"

Tang Rao lowered his eyelids, intending to speak some uplifting words, yet he found himself lacking the confidence in his voice.

His eyes uncontrollably became moist, trying hard to suppress his emotions to prevent those below from noticing anything unusual.

Unbeknownst to him, someone below led a chant, and all the lined-up brothers followed suit, loudly swearing towards the platform where Tang Rao stood: "Swear to defend the Kao Shan Sect to the death, swear to follow our leader, never to abandon!"

The sound of the vow resonated throughout the entire Kao Shan Sect, throughout the entire Zijing City, for the first time filling the air with a sense of ambition.

Since the foundation of the Kao Shan Sect, it was the first time Tang Rao felt such vigor from the people under his command.

"Some people leaving isn't necessarily a bad thing."

Tang Rao raised his head again, his demeanor returning to its former unyielding state.

"All soldiers, heed my command."

Tang Rao's voice was firmer and more powerful than before, and after the motto shouted by the others below, they too became exceptionally serious.

"From this day forth, Kao Shan Sect has nine hundred members on record. After Xiao Yue's departure, I now appoint Cha Xiangzi as Vice Sect Leader of Kao Shan Sect, to replace Xiao Yue and oversee all Kao Shan Sect affairs. Previously, I neglected to notice each of your unique strengths. Once the list is subdivided, I will utilize every talent, dividing Kao Shan Sect into various departments, each with their specific duties, so that Kao Shan Sect becomes more organized than ever before."

After Xiao Yue left with people, Tang Rao's mind became much clearer. This was his second time reflecting on himself because of the Kao Shan Sect, and each reflection brought qualitative promotions in Tang Rao's status within the Kao Shan Sect.