Thinking of this, Nian Bing said, "Since the seven Elders have not yet arrived, Silver Hall Master, we should first tend to some preparatory work. Where are the documents concerning the princes of the Bing Yue Empire that I ordered to be searched for?"
Yin Dang's eyes flashed with light as he responded, "I apologize, Sect Hierarch, but I cannot execute your commands until you have been recognized by the seven Elders of our sect. Perhaps you are unaware that although the previous Hierarch has the right to nominate his successor, in order to truly become the Hierarch of our sect, one must pass the assessment of the Blood Lion Hall's seven Elders. So, in a certain sense, you are not yet the true Hierarch. Everything must wait for the arrival of the seven Elders, after which decisions can be made." Though he spoke politely, the underlying arrogance told Nian Bing, kid, you can't boss me around yet.
