Chapter 450 Opinions
Following the direction Qin Shu's arm pointed, Chai Xin saw an ancient city on the distant horizon.

Although this ancient city is much smaller than the provincial capital, it is still five or six thousand miles long and wide, and can be said to be a huge city.

With Chai Xin's eyesight, even though they were still tens of thousands of miles apart, he could still see the hustle and bustle of traffic in the city.

If we only talk about the level of prosperity, this ancient city is not inferior to the provincial capital in any way.

Thousands of miles passed in a flash, and soon everyone arrived above Shenning City, overlooking this huge city.

"This is Shenning City, and it is also the Yongning Mansion branch of our Shenzhou Sect. This city is divided into inner and outer cities. The inner city is the core area of ​​500 miles. Except for our sect members, outsiders are not allowed to enter at will."

Qin Shu pointed out various areas of the ancient city and introduced them to Chai Xin.

"The rest are all outer cities. Most of the industries belong to our sect, but there are also many people from various major forces who operate and live here."

Chai Xin, who had read a lot of information before coming, already had an idea in mind. In fact, it was not just the Shenzhou Gate, but the branches of all major forces were mostly like Shenning City.

The significance of the existence of branch altars, in addition to recruiting disciples and expanding the influence of the sect, is more importantly to gather resources and wealth to consolidate and enhance the sect's foundation.

Therefore, the development model of the branch forum cannot be completely copied from the main forum.

We must be inclusive and try to attract people from all walks of life to help our development.

For a prosperous city like Shenning City, the daily taxes collected alone are a huge number.

It was the gathering of tens of thousands of such cities that eventually formed the unshakable deep foundation of Shenzhou Gate.

Therefore, any leader of a branch temple possesses considerable wealth.

In order to protect these riches, guards will be set up, thus forming a military force belonging to the master of the branch altar.

It is for this reason that the leaders of the top forces are called "princes" - they have both money and soldiers, they are truly princes!
In the top 100 states like Yongning Prefecture, the strength of each branch is more than three to five times that of an ordinary branch.

Yongning Prefecture is the capital of Yongning Prefecture, and the overall strength of this branch is nearly ten times that of an ordinary branch!
If the Yongning Prefecture branch did not have such a strong foundation, those old guys at the immortal level in the Shenzhou Sect would not have been fighting openly and secretly for it for thousands of years.

Even when he learned that this branch altar was acquired by Yi Zu's closed disciple, he still went to the Elders' Council to make a fuss with a feeling of resentment.

"These guys from the Yongning Prefecture branch temple are going too far. I was ordered by the Council of Elders to take over the position of the temple master. Now I have arrived at the city gate, but no one has come to greet me..."

Chai Xin looked at the bustling ancient city below, and a faint smile slowly appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"I can't help but be a little curious. What kind of extraordinary means does Qin Shu have to win over everyone?"

"A little impatience can ruin a big plan, so there's no need to get angry about this, uncle. Let's stabilize the situation first. After all, you have been appointed by the Council of Elders, and Shenning City will still be decided by you in the end."

Hearing this, a look of helplessness suddenly appeared on Chu Qingshan's face, and he hurriedly spoke to comfort her.

"Besides, although Qin Shu cannot win over everyone in the city, your arrival is not something that those old people with vested interests are happy about, so it is not surprising that they have such an attitude."

After hearing his analysis, Chai Xin couldn't help but look up to this seemingly very upright nephew.

Just as Chu Qingshan said, the arrival of Chai Xin, the new altar master, made Qin Shu, who was acting as the altar master, very unhappy.

At the same time, the elders in Shenning City who have already performed their duties do not want a new leader to take office.

As the saying goes, "A new emperor appoints his own ministers." After the arrival of the new leader of the forum, Chai Xin will definitely build up his own power.

In this way, the interests of the elderly will definitely be affected.

These people are hoping that Chai Xin and Qin Shu will fight to the death. They can just sit back and watch, and decide who will stand on the side in the end.

If they appeared to be very attentive to Chai Xin at this time, it was undoubtedly like Chu Qingshan, who had expressed his attitude in advance.

What if Qin Shu is ultimately more skilled and sidelines the new leader? Wouldn’t those who stood on Chai Xin’s side in advance become victims?
After all, Qin Shu has been operating in Shenning City for thousands of years. Whether in terms of personal strength and means, or the resources and power he controls, he is much stronger than Chai Xin, a guy who seems to have just entered the industry.

Even though Chai Xin was Yi Zu's disciple, everyone knew that no wise master would arrange every detail for his disciple.

Others were at most concerned about Yi Zu's existence and did not dare to be too harsh on Chai Xin, let alone kill him.

But if Chai Xin was really sidelined, it would mean that he himself was incompetent and could not control his subordinates in Shenning City.

If Yi Zu forcibly intervened in these matters, it would not only be meaningless, but would also damage his own reputation and make Chai Xin never be able to raise his head again in the sect.

Who would take a person who can only rely on his elders for everything seriously, even if he has extraordinary talent?

"It's okay. I have my own plans."

Chai Xin smiled faintly and waved his hand to signal everyone to descend.

But at this moment, a hearty laughter came from the city.

"Hahaha, the new altar master has arrived, which makes us overjoyed! However, I am busy with official duties and failed to welcome you in person. I hope the altar master will not blame me..."

Immediately afterwards, a burly middle-aged man in a purple robe rose up from the city and came in front of Chai Xin.

This middle-aged man was dressed beautifully, exuding a sense of majesty at all times, and his smile revealed an extremely generous and capable temperament.

Behind him, there were dozens of cultivators with extraordinary temperaments, almost all of them were in the realm of saints and immortals. They were obviously high-level figures of the Yongning Prefecture branch.

"Uncle Junior Master, this person is Qin Shu. Following behind him are the masters of the Dharma Protection Hall, the Transmission Hall, and the Incense Hall..."

Seeing this, Chu Qingshan immediately sent a divine thought to Chai Xin, introducing this group of people to him.

"We are sorry for not welcoming you in person. Please bear with us, Master!"

The others also spoke up. Although the words they spoke seemed to be an apology, there was a slight hint of pride on their faces. Some people didn't even clasp their fists.

"It seems that Shenning City is indeed as prosperous as the rumors say, and the affairs are extremely complicated, otherwise all my colleagues wouldn't have to work so hard."

Chai Xin did not lift the curtain of the carriage, and his tone was very calm when he said this.

Through the curtains that were occasionally fluttering in the breeze, everyone could only vaguely see a pair of cold and bright eyes, but they could not see the expression.

However, although the tone of these words was plain, the dissatisfaction and questioning contained in them were obvious.

Everyone present is a smart person, how could anyone not hear it?
"This boy is really young. If he wants to fight with Qin Shu, I'm afraid he is not even close to the right level..." "As expected of a rare genius in ancient times, he is really arrogant. It's a pity that he uses his arrogance in the wrong place, which only makes him a laughing stock and makes things difficult for himself."

Many people secretly shook their heads in their hearts. After all, this new leader was just a greenhorn who had just joined the sect. Although he was rumored to be extremely talented, he was too impatient in his actions.

He had just arrived and hadn't even figured out the specific situation of the branch, yet he was speaking in such a sarcastic way.

What use is there other than showing your own frivolity?
"Master, please understand that we are already very busy. However, we are only doing our job, so we are not worthy of the word 'hard work' mentioned by you, so please do not worry about it."

Qin Shu seemed not to understand the dissatisfaction in Chai Xin's words. His face was full of sincere joy and he was even humble.

Everyone laughed when they heard what he said. He is indeed an old fox. This silent counterattack is simply enough to choke people to death.

"Your Excellency's demeanor is truly extraordinary. I guess you must be Deputy Altar Master Qin?"

Chai Xin's tone remained the same, and there was a hint of curiosity in his voice. It was only when he mentioned the word "deputy" that his tone became slightly heavier.

"Master, you are too kind. I am just a mediocre person. Otherwise, how could I have wasted 200,000 years here?"

Qin Shu's smile remained unchanged, but a hint of extremely subtle coldness flashed across his eyes.

When the others heard this, they couldn't help but sigh even more. It seemed that the new leader was too immature.

He started with a barrage of childish questioning, almost bringing the conflict between the two sides to the surface immediately, which was not a wise move.

In comparison, Qin Shu's response was calm and measured, and he completely resolved the new leader's criticisms, which showed that he was much more experienced and clever.

Chu Qingshan, who was standing next to the carriage, frowned when he saw this scene, but Chai Xin was communicating with his subordinates at the moment, so he could only remain silent.

Otherwise, it would be too presumptuous.

"This junior uncle looks quite gentle, but he has such a strong temper, even stronger than Master... Sigh, it seems I can only do my best to deal with him."

He sighed in his heart, feeling that he had taken on a tough job that he could not refuse.

However, just when everyone was lamenting that Chai Xin's methods were too immature, something even more beyond their imagination happened.

"Very good, it seems that you have foresight. In this case, then you should be your deputy altar master... From now on, I have the final say in this Yongning Mansion branch altar."

Chai Xin's cold and indifferent voice came from the carriage. In an instant, the place became extremely quiet, and it seemed that even the air was stagnant.

No one expected that the new leader's temperament would be so "straightforward".

These words clearly pointed the finger at Qin Shu directly, leaving no room for easing.

"It's ridiculous! The top management actually transferred such a reckless boy to be the new leader. What on earth are those old guys thinking?"

"This can't be described as reckless, it's simply brainless! As a newcomer, he didn't think about finding out the details of this place first, but actually overturned the table. It's really stupid beyond reason."

"I really don't understand why a person like Yi Zu would accept such a fool as his last disciple!"

After a brief moment of shock, everyone began to communicate through telepathy. Their words were filled with contempt for Chai Xin, as well as confusion as to why he was accepted as a disciple by Yi Zu and sent by the Council of Elders to be the leader of the altar.

Even a cunning man like Qin Shu was stunned for a moment by Chai Xin's sudden and direct response.

He was instinctively a little angry in his heart, but soon became happy again.

Although Chai Xin's remarks, which were almost a scolding in person, made him, who had long been accustomed to being bossed around in the Yongning Prefecture branch, feel very unhappy.

However, when he thought that the opponent he was going to face was such a naive young man, he couldn't help but feel that Chai Xin's extremely indifferent expression seemed a lot cuter.

The anger in his eyes flashed away, but Qin Shu's face quickly revealed just the right amount of bewilderment, and then he smiled again: "Since the Elders Council has appointed you as the leader of the altar, you will naturally have the final say in the future!"

Having said this, he paused for a moment before continuing, "What the altar master said just now is absolutely right. I really don't have much talent. I have been able to handle the affairs of the altar properly over the years, thanks to the great help of my colleagues."

In just a few words, he directed the hatred towards other people. This guy's methods really made Chai Xingao look at him in a higher light.

"In this case, I will still rely on you for everything in the altar from now on. Of course, if anyone has different ideas, you can tell me directly."

Chai Xin stood in front of the carriage, looking down at everyone, as if he completely failed to understand some of Qin Shu's hidden meanings.

After he finished speaking, no one responded for a long time and the room was silent again.

"Since no one has spoken up, I will take it as your tacit agreement. If anyone pretends to obey but secretly disobeys, I will punish them severely... It won't count as punishing without teaching, right?"

Looking at the silent crowd, Chai Xin did not show any embarrassment or awkwardness. Instead, he swept the entire audience with a serious gaze, pausing for a moment on everyone's face.

All of a sudden, everyone who had originally looked down on him because of his series of actions suddenly felt a lot more pressure in their hearts.

"Master, I have something to say to you!"

At this time, someone finally couldn't help it, stepped forward and gave Chai Xin a slight fist bump, with a hint of vigilance on his face as he spoke.

Chai Xin's eyes fell on him, and he suddenly smiled and said softly, "Very good, you can say whatever you want."

"In that case, please forgive me for being blunt. The altar master has just arrived, and the affairs of the altar are extremely complicated. I am afraid that I will not be able to know everything overnight."

The man spoke eloquently and his words were relatively polite, but his demeanor was quite arrogant.

"Please do not interfere too much in the affairs of the altar for the time being, otherwise it may cause unnecessary trouble. If you encounter any problems, you may ask the masters of the various halls, and you will gradually become familiar with the affairs of the altar."

As soon as these words were spoken, the others echoed them.

"Tang Master Lin is right. You may want to think about it carefully."

"Please think deeply about this, Master!"

In an instant, the place went from silence to noise, and everyone jumped out to express their opinions.

On the contrary, Chai Xin remained silent with a faint smile on his face.

(End of this chapter)