Of course, it wasn't like Elder Long's reputation was exactly bad. As members of Qian Jian Shan and cultivators, the various members of the sect naturally respected this Nascent Soul Stage expert who wholeheartedly devoted his strength to the glory of the sect. It was just that his attitude and way of dealing with things was indeed on the stricter side of things, and he was in charge of the judicial hall that meted out punishments to the various disciples.
If his reputation was too good, then it would be strange.
It was like seeing the principal or a very strict teacher who was in charge of detention. Even if they were normal outside of work hours, it was still better to keep a little distance.
