CHAPTER 587: CHAPTER 597: AT DEATH’S DOOR

As for Administrative Officer Cheng The Third, who behaved like a vicious dog, Chu Feng didn’t even glance at him. This old fellow’s cultivation was not strong; if he really dared to make a move against Chu Feng, Chu Feng was confident he could take him down in one move.

Administrative Officer Cheng truly didn’t dare to make a move against Chu Feng; he could only bark a few times like a dog, trying to look strong in front of his master.

"This little beast, daring to challenge me to a duel, he even defeated Inner Sect Disciple Jia Zhenjing last time. He must have some tricks up his sleeve... As the Mountain Master, my honor and body are precious, if I were to stumble or encounter any mishaps, it would not be worthwhile."

Mountain Master Mao’s face darkened, and he immediately dismissed the idea of taking action.

After all, Chu Feng had passed the third level of the Qiankun Sword Formation and held a Heavenly Divine Weapon. Even as a One-star Sword God, Mountain Master Mao did not feel confident enough in front of Chu Feng.

"Hmph, if I, as the Mountain Master, were to fight you, it would not only be degrading but would also lead others to gossip, saying I’m picking on the weak."

Mountain Master Mao Wu gave himself an excuse to step down.

"Chu Feng, I’ll give you an opportunity. Hand over the ancestral Jade Pendant of Jia Zhenjing, and I will let you off," demanded Mountain Master Mao, who could not forget about that Jade Pendant since Jia Zongling had repeatedly urged him.

Since the year’s end is approaching, Chu Feng could be promoted to the Inner Sect anytime after this year.

Once Chu Feng enters the Inner Sect, he will undoubtedly be taken as a disciple by Elder Zi Xu.

Then it would be difficult to recover the ancestral Jade Pendant.

Hence, Jia Zongling was very anxious and continually urged Mountain Master Mao Wu.

Mountain Master Mao Wu was also frustrated; naturally handling such a small matter poorly not only won’t earn the favor of Jia Zongling, but might also lead to extreme disappointment.

"The ancestral Jade Pendant of Jia Zhenjing?" A wicked smirk appeared on Chu Feng’s face. "Oh dear, I happened to take a trip out last time and encountered robbers, so I gave the pendant to them."

Chu Feng slapped his forehead, as if he had just remembered it.

His demeanor and expression were very convincing.

"You..." Black lines appeared on Mountain Master Mao’s face, his expression thunderous.

"Heh heh, just kidding, the pendant is here. I won’t ask for much, just 500,000 silver taels. But let me make it clear, once sold, there is no return."

"If you, Mountain Master Mao, want to get promoted and become wealthy, buying it wouldn’t be a loss. 500,000 taels might sound like a lot, but it’s a small price for a future. I believe countless people would compete to buy it."

Chu Feng had already sealed the Insect Soul inside the Demon Slaying Sword from the Jade Pendant, leaving it with mostly ornamental value.

If put on the market, even one thousand silver taels would be considered a high price.

If he could sell it for 500,000 taels, Chu Feng would definitely make a fortune.

"Get out! Just for a Jade Pendant, you want 500,000 taels, do you think I, the Mountain Master, am a fool?" Mountain Master Mao Wu was actually somewhat tempted.

Since Chu Feng was unbending to threats and enticements, trying to recover this ancestral Jade Pendant of Jia Zongling had proven extremely difficult. Jia Zongling wouldn’t give him that time either.

Spend some silver, buy it back; it could be a good solution as well.

However, Chu Feng’s asking price was indeed a bit steep.

500,000 taels, he would likely have to bankrupt himself and deplete his savings.

"Seems like, I still need to find a way to press down on this lad, to make him willingly lower the price," thought Mountain Master Mao, a man skilled at calculating. Having made up his mind, his expression immediately darkened.

"Chu Feng, you, as a Manager, have led your subordinates poorly. And at the yearly summary meeting, you rebelled from below, openly defied me, the Mountain Master. For these multiple crimes, I strip you of your position as Manager and demote you to Big Chief."

Chu Feng had put a lot of effort into becoming a Manager.

How could Mountain Master Mao Wu simply take away the position?

He immediately sneered, "Mountain Master Mao, if I remember correctly, even though you are esteemed as the master of a mountain, to dismiss me as Manager, it must go through a joint vote by the two Vice Mountain Masters. Even if the vote passes, it still needs to be reported to the Outer Elder."

"It’s not something you can dismiss by merely saying so."

Chu Feng showed no weakness and responded tit for tat.

"Indeed, Manager Chu Feng is quite right. A Mountain Master alone does not have the authority to dismiss a Manager," Fang Youming also stood up firmly supporting Chu Feng.

With one veto already in place, Chu Feng and Fang Youming turned their eyes to the other Vice Mountain Master, Qiu Gong.

If Vice Mountain Master Qiu also vetoes, the decision of Mountain Master Mao would be rendered as mere fart, utterly ineffective.

He wouldn’t even qualify to report it.

Qiu Gong did not immediately take a stance but looked at Chu Feng with a profound gaze.

"Chu Feng, sell me that Jade Pendant for one hundred thousand silver taels. I won’t ask you for this favor for nothing; I will immediately veto Mountain Master Mao’s resolution to dismiss you," Qiu Gong, usually silent and never wasting words.

His ambition was significant, always considering all aspects. Spending one hundred thousand silver taels to buy the Jade Pendant from Chu Feng wouldn’t offend this devilish genius; it could also be used to ingratiate himself with Jia Zongling, and he could eventually step up to become a Mountain Master.

Even with the support of Jia Zongling, it could be possible to enter the Inner Sect in the future.

This man’s calculations were indeed formidable.

Qiu Gong looked at Chu Feng with a confident smile, believing that Chu Feng would surely agree because Chu Feng really had no choice.

By agreeing, not only could he keep his Manager’s position, but he would also receive one hundred thousand silver taels.

"Chu Feng, here is one hundred thousand taels in silver notes, please check and accept it," Qiu Gong pulled out a stack of silver notes, confidently handing them over to Chu Feng.

"Ha! Vice Mountain Master Qiu, please take back your one hundred thousand taels. I, Chu Feng, eat everything but do not swallow threats. The same goes, the mere position of Manager means nothing to me,"

Chu Feng replied with a cold sneer.

If Qiu Gong did not wish to speak for him, that was Qiu Gong’s prerogative. To use this as leverage was entirely miscalculated.

"Manager Chu is young and impulsive, it’s best to think clearly before refusing," Qiu Gong did not expect Chu Feng to refuse, and his expression slightly changed.

"No need to reconsider; I have thought it over clearly," Chu Feng coldly stated his stance.

"Qiu Gong, I understand your desire to take the position of Mountain Master. At this moment, please prioritize the greater good. If you help Chu Feng out, consider it a favor you owed me, Fang Youming," the Vice Mountain Master Fang earnestly persuaded.

"Brother Fang, there’s no need to persuade any further. If he doesn’t agree by himself, no one is to blame," Qiu Gong seemed a bit angry too.

"Vice Mountain Master Qiu is right; someone arrogant and insubordinate like Chu Feng deserves a harsh lesson. We must not continue to tolerate and feed his arrogance,"

"Once this kid loses his Manager’s position, I, Mao Wu, invite Vice Mountain Master Qiu for a drink," seeing the situation turning favorable, Mao Wu hurriedly rushed to curry favor with Qiu Gong.

Qiu Gong looked at Chu Feng with a cold sneering expression, as if to demonstrate his power.

Just when the situation was extremely unfavorable for Chu Feng, an Outer Sect disciple, who was a Mountain Guard, stumbled into the Mountain Master Hall.

Thump!

He knelt directly on the ground, "Mountain Master Mao, you need to hurry and bring people to welcome them! Master Wei from the Pharmaceutical Department is personally bringing people over."