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"Sect Leader, if we had asked Huitian Valley to refine the Foundation Establishment Pills earlier, it would indeed have delayed Yan Shaoyin's cultivation. But under the current conditions, it shouldn't be a problem for him."

Chen Mobai knew that Chu Zuoshu was someone who could be easily persuaded, so he spoke his mind directly.

When the Mixed Yuan ancestor was still around, the Five Elements Sect had strict requirements for the number of Foundation Establishment Pills Huitian Valley could refine. Yan Shaoyin had to personally handle it. But now, without any Elemental Infant cultivators, the conditions were much more lenient. They could even use the materials provided to train their own disciples.

"Indeed, since we split from the Five Elements Sect, Huitian Valley has produced two third-tier alchemists in just a few decades. If this continues, they might surpass us in the future."

After listening to Chen Mobai, Chu Zuoshu took out the records of Huitian Valley and shook his head slightly.

"However, suppressing Huitian Valley and agreeing to Zeng Woyou's request to refine orthodox Foundation Establishment Pills are two different matters. If I bow to him on this issue, everyone in the three halls and twelve departments will follow suit. Should I keep retreating?"@@novelbin@@

The primary task for Chu Zuoshu was to establish his own prestige, even more so than suppressing Huitian Valley.

Although he had been in charge of the Hall of Rewarding Virtue for decades, he wasn't as influential as Meng Hong, who had numerous disciples. He became the sect leader because there was no better candidate.

At this critical juncture, Zeng Woyou suddenly opposed him, which naturally displeased him.

"Currently, our sect only has Senior Brother Zeng as a third-tier alchemist. Many matters, including the daily elixirs for the two ancestors, require his help. If this drags on and the two ancestors inquire, it might be disadvantageous for you, Sect Leader."

Chen Mobai spoke tactfully, but Chu Zuoshu understood and frowned.

The two ancestors chose him as the sect leader mainly for a smooth transition. If Chu Zuoshu performed well, he could accumulate contributions and, when the time was right, use the sect's resources to obtain Golden Elixir spiritual materials and then step down gracefully.

But if internal instability arose from the start and disturbed the two ancestors, even if the situation was later resolved, his reputation within the Shenmu Sect would be greatly diminished.

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