After I Became a Divine Monarch, the Sect Wants Me to Marry In-Chapter 196 - 189: Promoted? (Part 2)

"There will be no compensation then."

"It looks like I don’t really have a choice," Gu An remarked with some emotion.

Leader Hou nodded and said, "Indeed, you didn’t come here to enjoy yourself, but because someone wants to target you, so peace and stability are luxuries."

"Is that so for you too, Leader Hou?" Gu An remembered that the other party had targeted him earlier.

Leader Hou shook his head, "I am only seeking an explanation for the people in my team. It’s not about who is right or wrong. Sometimes I must demand an explanation for them."

Gu An nodded, not minding too much.

When he first joined the other party’s team, they did not give him any trouble, and even promoted him ahead of time.

Looking at it now, the other party seems to treat his own people well.

It’s just a pity, he himself is not one of them.

The outsiders will probably not accept him either, all just troublesome.

"It seems you’ve agreed," Leader Hou said with a smile:

"After I recover from my injuries, if you want to leave, I can take over for you. If you don’t want to leave, I can work under you.

Of course, you can have someone else take over, too."

Gu An also breathed a sigh of relief, as long as he could leave, it would be fine.

After that, everyone was called in.

There were five people outside.

One Golden Core, three with Perfect Foundation Establishment, and one with Late-Stage Foundation Establishment.

Very weak.

"I’m going back to heal," Leader Hou said to everyone. "Afterward, Gu An will be your new leader. He has enough ability to lead you through the toughest times.

Whatever he says, you do, without doing anything unnecessary.

Understood?"

Upon hearing this, some people found it hard to believe, especially the one at the Golden Core Early Stage.

He thought that with the leader going back to recover, he should be the temporary leader.

Why this person?

He had just arrived, and had previously had a conflict with Team Two.

What merits did he have?

"The role of a leader is very important, at least he has to show that he has the capability for it," the man at the Golden Core Early Stage looked at Gu An and said:

"We don’t mind if you want to be the leader, but you have to pass our test."

Others echoed, "Yes, the position of leader is very important, he doesn’t have prestige, doesn’t have experience, there has to be a test."

Gu An looked at them and said, "What kind of test should I accept to gain your acceptance?"

Pang Wen, the man in his early Golden Core stage, around thirty years old, well-proportioned, nothing remarkable, looked at Gu An and said seriously, "To be a leader, you have to pass three tests at least. Let us set three tests for you. Only after passing them can you become our leader.

If you don’t pass, I hope you can withdraw on your own.

Of course, whether you’ve passed will naturally be judged by our standards."

Gu An listened to the other party’s words and nodded, "What are the three tests?"

Pang Wen took a moment to think and said, "To become a leader, you need to possess three qualities at least: decisiveness in face of matters, wisdom in dealing with the world, and the courage to face many problems.

You need to complete three tasks. If you do them well, we will see it and naturally, you can be competent.

But if you do not do well, I hope you don’t humiliate yourself.

After all, you won’t get our recognition."

Upon hearing this, some people agreed, "Yes, we have to give our consent for you to become a leader."

Leader Hou watched all this and did not speak.

Gu An then earnestly said, "Then may I start?"

"Of course...." Pang Wen wanted to say, of course, they have to set the tests first, and then he could start.

But at the moment the word "of course" fell, Gu An made his move.

He stepped up to Pang Wen, concentrating power in his hands.

The Magic Treasure on his wrist activated, beginning to build up force.

Then a slap landed.

Slap!

A crisp and shocking sound arose.

Gu An’s palm and Pang Wen’s cheek made contact.

The latter’s cheek twisted, teeth flying out with the blood.

Then with a thud.

Pang Wen was thrown to the ground as if struck by a massive force.

He lay there, bewildered, mouth full of blood, and after a few deep breaths, he returned to his senses.

Looking at Gu An, his eyes were filled with anger.

"You..."

But before he could continue speaking, he saw Gu An pull out a long knife.

Clang!

The knife was drawn from its sheath, heading his way.

In an instant, Pang Wen panicked.

Splat!

Without giving him a chance to beg for mercy, the knife stabbed into his body, and he felt himself being lifted up.

With a bang, he was nailed to the wall.

Fear, anxiety, and the dread of death caused him to tremble all over.

Especially when facing Gu An’s indifferent gaze, for some reason, his legs felt somewhat weak.

Drops of blood kept falling, unsettling everyone’s nerves.

They were terrified that the knife would fall on them next.

"Rest assured, I avoided the vital points. He won’t die," said Gu An as he looked at the people calmly. "I made my move as soon as this junior brother finished posing the question. Decisive enough?"

The crowd looked at one another.

Eventually, they nodded: "De, decisive."

Gu An continued to speak: "I did not want to deal with the problem, so I dealt with the person who presented the problem. Wise enough?"

The crowd dare not say anything else: "Wi, wise."

"If any of you utter a single ’no’, I could make you stay here forever, never to see the sun tomorrow. Do I have the courage?" Gu An said, gazing at them calmly.

The people were shaken to their core, even harboring thoughts of fleeing.

But in the end, they still bowed their heads and nodded: "Courage."

Thus, Gu An sheathed his long knife, and Pang Wen collapsed on the ground: "Then it seems I have completed the three challenges."

Upon hearing this, someone from the crowd, at Perfect Foundation Establishment, immediately said: "I have seen Leader Gu."

The rest came to their senses and bowed in unison, respectfully saying: "We have seen Leader Gu."

Gu An nodded, then ordered someone to drag the person on the ground out and told them to wait there.

He would contact them if needed.

Now, only Gu An and Leader Hou remained in the room.

Leader Hou looked at Gu An and said, "Those who can kill in both the Outer and Inner Sects and still survive are indeed different from others.

You don’t seem to like causing trouble, fortunate you’re also not afraid of it.

But your cultivation is a bit weak, it won’t be easy for you in the future.

If you attract those with higher cultivation, you might not be able to suppress them."

As he spoke, Leader Hou took out a bead from his Storage Treasure: "Take this, it contains three peak-period attacks of mine.

If you encounter a situation you can’t handle with your cultivation, use this. It might have some deterrent effect.

Hold on for a while, and once you reach the Golden Core Middle Stage, your situation will improve a lot.

Negotiation missions are mostly with Golden Cores, and the important ones will include people from the Main Court.

So your strength should be enough, in theory."

Gu An understood that in theory, it should be enough, but since he arrived, it definitely wouldn’t be.

Leader Hou continued, "This courtyard is now yours to live in if you’re the official team leader; you can rebuild it."

Gu An indicated his understanding; having a courtyard was indeed much more convenient.

In this way, it seemed he would not often return to his Qianchen Peak residence.

Then, where should he plant that tree?

In this courtyard, or in the Qianchen Peak courtyard?

It must be planted today, but it’s still uncertain whether there is any issue with Leader Hou’s place.

So, he would have to return to Qianchen Peak.

Leader Hou then handed Gu An a booklet, which was the list of current members.

Glancing through it, Gu An found that it even recorded someone with a concealed cultivation – precisely the one he had discovered.

"Some people can be of use, and they would not dare openly defy your orders. However, once they complete their mission, it becomes more dangerous.

How you deal with them is your decision," Leader Hou reminded.

After giving a few more instructions, Leader Hou left,

leaving the courtyard Token with Gu An.

Standing in the courtyard, Gu An was quite moved.

Unknowingly, he had become a team leader again.

In just three years, from Spirit Tree Garden leader to deputy leader of the Outer Peak’s second team.

It could be considered a promotion.

After all, the requirement for cultivation had risen from the Third Level of Qi Refining to the Golden Core Early Stage.

That afternoon, the formal document came down.

Gu An was to act as the deputy leader for the second team.

Within three days, he needed to organize the team and then participate in missions.

Gu An was quite moved, but still returned to Qianchen Peak at the first opportunity.

Upon arrival, he saw Noodles hiding in the water.

Seeing Gu An, Noodles became excited

and was about to spit something out of its mouth.

Seeing this, Gu An frowned.

Sure enough, under Gu An’s gaze, a blue Spirit Sword emitting a special charm slowly emerged from Noodles’ mouth.

The sword hilt vibrated as if seeking help.

Gu An’s heart skipped a beat, and he didn’t dare hesitate, immediately covering Noodles’ mouth.

Then, amidst Noodles’ struggle, he forcefully shoved the sword back into Noodles’ mouth.

This sword...

would definitely attract its owner.

He was somewhat regretful; why did he have to have such a spirit pet.

Maybe he should give it away.