As Ye Chang swiftly stored the Heavenly Abyss Hook in his personal spatial ring, he gratefully controlled a chair from afar.
He placed the chair back to the original position he was in and sat down with a gleeful look.
On his left and right side, however, were two envious men.
"I requested the Clan Leader for the rod a long time, but was always brushed aside." Ye Zhongshan shook his head and exhaled in a soft sigh.
He always wanted to analyze the monsters that were reeled in by the hook but was denied.
After all, his analysis required large samples, and since it was monsters, he would need to collect a ton of them. Therefore, Ye Xuan would never lend him it, otherwise, his collections would be surpassed by Ye Zhongshan.
As for Ye Jiantao, his reason was even worse.
"The creatures hooked by the rod are all-powerful. It could hone my swordsmanship, but alas, luck is not on my side." Ye Jiantao smiled bitterly.
He might have been obsessed with the sword, but not having a proper opponent to wield it was equivalent to having a rotten sword. The many elders in the Ye Clan also refused to spar with him, stating that he always destroyed their equipment.
As for Ye Xuan—the Clan Leader, it was even more impossible to get a chance to spar with him.
Since everyone knew just how much of a sword maniac he was, most people tended to avoid him, forcing him to roam the wilderness for monsters to contend with.
Alas, with his high cultivation base, there were barely any monsters capable of withstanding even one slash of his. That was until he stumbled across Ye Xuan's monster collection.
And he didn't know whether it was a fortune or misfortune, but one of the monsters suddenly broke free. When it broke free, Ye Jiantao swung his sword once, thinking it was enough.
However, the monster actually survived and appeared unscathed. Excitement quickly consumed Ye Jiantao and he began to attack the monster with thrill.
Although it only lasted for 10 moves, those 10 moves were precious enough for Ye Jiantao. Just when he wanted to fight a few more monsters that were caged inside, Ye Xuan promptly arrived and stopped him.
He wasn't punished for killing one since they broke free and attempted to harm the buildings, but Ye Xuan had since increased the cages and even restricted him.
He was barred from entering the collection vicinity, and when Ye Jiantao asked for the rod to fish some high-quality monsters to fight.
He was always slighted and given excuses such as: What am I going to fish if you kill all monsters? My collection would be stagnated. You should just hone your swords through illusions and formations.
"Don't even think about getting it from me." Ye Chang snorted and refused to let these two maniacs obtain the Heavenly Abyss Hook.
He simply enjoyed the fascinating event of reeling in mysterious monsters. The excitement and thrill of not knowing what it would reel was something that he loved.
"Tsk, no wonder you're dislikable in the clan." Ye Zhongshan clicked his tongue, losing his composure.
"Thank you." Ye Chang gladly accepted the compliment.
"Alas, no one will become my opponent." Ye Jiantao shook his head, seemingly trying to guilt-trip Ye Chang.
"You might as well listen to the Young Master's advice and fight in an illusion. We have a few powerful illusions that could withstand your sword, so do that instead." Ye Chang suggested.
Meanwhile, Ye Jiantao twitched his brows, seemingly hesitant on whether or not to draw his sword.
How could mere illusion be satisfactory?
He wanted a real fight with a real opponent!
Fighting with an illusion was only done by the incompetent who clearly couldn't master the sword.
As the three elders became heavily engrossed in their conversation, the atmosphere turned comical and awkward.
"Am I still needed here now?" Ye Ming suddenly turned his attention to Ye Qing Lei and asked.
"Of course, son." Nodding, Ye Qing Lei cleared her throat and took the attention.
"The three elders are busy people, so I won't trouble you for long. Since it was decided that the affair and administration of the clan that Elder Ye Chang handled would be passed on to my son. I wonder if the other two elders have any objections?" She asked softly.
"I have no objection." Ye Zhongshan replied with a nonchalant tone. Having observed Ye Chang's predicament, he would have preferred him to really step down.
Authority in the clan might have been something glorious for the lowly people, but not for them, who had high cultivation.
The authorities were merely in place to maintain order and that was about it. Not to mention, Ye Zhongshan found it more suitable for the current Ye Ming to take over.
Based on Ye Ming's current eccentric-like behavior yet still logical and composed. He was destined to shape the Ye Clan for the better. Of course, the only problem was that he needed to clarify his meaning better.
A chaotic situation nearly occurred because of his lack of clarification.
"I only hope the Young Master would remain clear and concise during his administration." Ye Zhongshan added.
"That is only natural." Ye Qing Lei agreed with his words. Even she was confused by what her son wanted to do. But since she trusted him, she allowed him to continue on with no intention of stopping him. However, in the future, she still wished to be informed beforehand of what he intended to do.
"What about Elder Ye Jiantao?" She then turned her attention to him.
"You should know me by now, Madam." Ye Jiantao chuckled in response. "I don't care who is in charge as long as it's for the well-being of the clan and does not hinder my love for the sword."
With that being said, it could be said the matter was a done deal. The position in the clan had been changed, with Ye Ming taking over Ye Chang's spot.
"Wait a second. I have an objection." Ye Xuan suddenly raised his hand and said.