God-Level Special Forces Soldier

Although Xu Ming, as Sect Leader, was present on their side, he had to face immense pressure from many high-ranking members, bearing a significant burden even as Sect Leader.

But Sun Miaohan was unwilling to let Xu Ming shoulder this heavy load for her...

With a decision made in her heart, Sun Miaohan gave a relaxed smile and said, "Since that’s the case, as promised, I’ll pack my bags and head to Wind Blade Valley."

After speaking, she walked out the door without looking back, under the shocked gaze of the high-ranking members and Xu Ming’s anxious and reproachful glance, showing not the slightest hint of a joke.

The high-ranking members were shocked yet somewhat incredulous; had Sun Miaohan agreed so easily?

One must know, the reasons they just presented were hardly sufficient and were quite forced; it wouldn’t be excessive to say there were loopholes everywhere.

Given Sun Miaohan’s opportunistic nature, if she didn’t exploit this for hundreds of rounds, it certainly shouldn’t be settled like this.

This made the high-ranking members, who were ready to fight a fierce battle, suspicious that Sun Miaohan might be planning to flee.

A senior member with the surname Chang looked tense and hesitantly said, "Miaohan wouldn’t think irrationally and do something stupid because of this, right? I think we should send someone to check, lest something bad happens."

As soon as these words were spoken, someone immediately stood up in agreement: "Senior Sister has a point, then I’ll go for a trip."

"Thank you, Junior Sister!" the senior member with the surname Chang said politely.

Just as the person was about to leave the room, Xu Ming couldn’t help but say: "Wait! Senior Sister Chang probably wants to know if Miaohan is really packing up and going to Wind Blade Valley, right?"

The senior member with the surname Chang’s eyes shifted, and she laughed lightly: "Is there a problem? Miaohan, as an elite disciple of our sect, should receive special care; I’m just concerned for her."

Xu Ming wished he could rush over and slap her, how could she shamelessly say such obvious nonsense?

But he had to suppress his anger, saying: "What Senior Sister is concerned about should be whether the items on the gift list can be obtained smoothly, right?" The sarcasm in this sentence was not concealed in the slightest.

"Junior Sister, as Sect Leader, you must be cautious in your words, don’t speak rashly and misunderstand others’ goodwill." The senior member with the surname Chang’s tone suddenly turned gloomy.

Xu Ming responded blandly: "Whether it’s me speaking rashly or Senior Sister being deceitful, everyone should know in their hearts, as for the Sect Leader, in Senior Sister’s mind, I fear you’ve never considered me as the Sect Leader, right?"

Saying this, Xu Ming showed a dangerous smile, not waiting for the senior member to respond, he added: "Or perhaps, in Senior Sister’s mind, you should actually be the Sect Leader?"

"Ridiculous!" The senior member immediately turned pale, hurriedly saying: "Your identity as Sect Leader was appointed by Master himself, how could my thoughts change it?"

"So, Senior Sister’s meaning is actually dissatisfaction with Master’s decision in your heart? Thinking Master should hand the Sect Leader position to you?" Xu Ming pursued the question.

The senior member with the surname Chang snorted coldly: "Think whatever you want, pure hearts remain untouched, my loyalty to the sect is as clear as the sun and moon!"

"What a pure heart remains untouched! What clear as the sun and moon!"

Xu Ming couldn’t help but laugh, clapping his hands, he said: "Since Senior Sister acknowledges me as Sect Leader, do you comply with my directives?"

Hearing this question, the senior member instantly understood Xu Ming’s purpose, likely for Sun Miaohan; after contemplating, she replied: "As Sect Leader, Junior Sister naturally has the authority to decide, but remember, Master also granted us supervisory rights..."

After a brief pause, the senior member observed Xu Ming’s reaction stealthily, speaking leisurely: "If Junior Sister makes immature decisions on major matters, we have the right to participate in the decision-making, one person one vote, determining the future direction of Heartbreak Valley!"

Xu Ming felt an impulse to overturn the table hearing this, the so-called supervisory right had caused him many unseen losses over the past few years, causing much headache.

He originally thought he’d sufficiently abolished or ignored that so-called supervisory right, but it now seemed clear that these people intended to wield it.

As for voting, given the current situation, is there even a need to vote?

Anyone could see who holds the advantage and who holds the disadvantage, it’s transparently obvious.

However, while Xu Ming saw no need for a vote, the senior member was actively pursuing it, unwilling to offer Xu Ming leverage; even just to silence him, voting was very necessary...

"It’s clear Junior Sister has differing opinions on this matter, why not let us vote to decide, so Junior Sister doesn’t think I’m acting arrogantly due to age."

After saying this, the senior member raised her hand first, announcing loudly: "For those agreeing with Wind Blade Valley’s proposal, please raise your hands!"

After her words fell, there was a brief silence, as agreeing would mean completely opposing Xu Ming, even if they weren’t particularly afraid, daily interactions would make speaking difficult.

However, when the contents of the gift list appeared in their minds, all thoughts of smooth relationships and daily interactions were cast aside, and they decisively raised their hands in favor.

With the first person leading, others followed suit in quickly raising their hands, yielding a decisive advantage!

The senior member counted the raised hands, tallying their side’s votes, looking smug, but when she turned to face Xu Ming, that smugness was perfectly concealed.

"Junior Sister, including myself, there are thirteen agreeing; I believe the result is quite clear," said the senior member, though odd feeling arose upon stating the number "thirteen".

Including herself, there should clearly be fourteen people on their side, right?

How did one vote go missing?

Though a single vote wouldn’t alter the outcome in this situation, she was curious who hadn’t raised their hand.

She looked toward the door, seeing a high-ranking member who earlier planned to follow Sun Miaohan also had raised his hand, deepening her confusion.

Other high-ranking members also appeared puzzled, clearly sharing the confusion.

Next, before anyone could investigate further, out stepped the one who didn’t vote... it was the renowned forging master Deng Shulan, who crafted the sword for Ji Dantong!

After stepping out, Deng Shulan softly said, "I abstain."

After uttering these three words, Deng Shulan returned to her seat, showing no visible attitude, but her abstention clearly indicated dissatisfaction with the matter.

Xu Ming felt somewhat comforted, amongst these senior sisters there was finally one not so detestable.

Yet, what use does it have?