CHAPTER 368 THE FUTURE OF THE CHU CLAN (PART TWO)
After hearing Darren's explanation, the crowd exploded in a heated discussion. Upgrading the talent of
warriors by taking pills would be an invaluable opportunity for any cultivator, even the royal family.
However, one pill for one upgrade sounded too good to be true. It was almost like cheating!
Some people even lost consciousness because they were too excited when they saw so many Talent-
upgrading Elixir pills in front of them.
"Please be quiet. I am not finished yet," said Darren calmly. The crowd in the training ground quieted
down as soon as Darren showed a little impatience. Instead of verbalizing their excitement, the
members of the Chu Clan started to express their eagerness with their eyes. Some even stared at
Darren fervently.
"Although these Talent-upgrading Elixir pills are my gift to the Chu Clan, you can't take them as you
please. There must be rules, and I am making the rules now. As you all know, the Chu Clan does not
have a leader. So, the first thing we should do before everyone gets his or her pills is to appoint a head
of the clan who will keep the pills for everyone.
Now, my uncle, please step forward."
Darren nodded at Reed. He couldn't have been clearer about who he wanted to be the head.
"Me? Are you sure?" asked Reed. Though he was anxious and shocked, he followed Darren's request
and walked to the stage.
"I nominate Reed, my dear uncle. Reed will be a great chief. What do you say?"
After saying what he had to say, Darren glanced around, indicating that he was truly the boss here.
Everybody else, of course, was simply complying with his wishes.
Darren had chosen Reed for two reasons. First of all, Reed was still in his prime years as compared to
the other respected elders. This simple fact made him a strong candidate for chief. Second and most
importantly, when Darren was treating Reed's mental problem, he found that Reed was clan-oriented.
Given Reed's experiences, Darren believed that he would change for the better and consider the
interests of the clan above everything else. Reed was a better man now.
"Darren, I... I don't know what to say..." said Reed. His voice sounded hoarse as though something was
caught in his throat. "The way I used to treat you. The man I had been... Oh, I am so ashamed of
myself. I won't make a good chief. Please..." Tears poured down Reed's cheeks. Darren's belief in him
made Reed feel small because of his previous actions.
"Reed, what happened in the past should stay in the past. I know how much you love the clan. And I
believe that you will be a selfless and impartial chief. You also have the potential to run the clan well. I
have faith in you," said Darren sincerely. And Darren meant every word he said.
"Reed, please listen to Darren. We all feel that you will be a good chief," said an elder.
"Yes, exactly. If Darren thinks you are the best person for chief, then you must be. Come on, man up. Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.
Don't whine like a little girl," said another elder.
The other elders also tried to persuade Reed. All but one man—Darren's third uncle. As for Darren's
third uncle, unfortunately, the man hung himself a year ago as he couldn't endure the hardships
anymore.
"Oh, thank you. Thank you so much for your confidence in me. Then I guess I have to try. Thank you,"
said Reed.
After the discussion, Darren gave his suggestions regarding the distribution of the Talent-upgrading
Elixir pills and other stuff, such as the rules of the clan, disciplines, etc.
"I want all members of the Chu Clan to remember one thing. And this is an important rule. It's a rule
that you should observe until the end of your lives.
From today, no matter how powerful we become in the future, we won't bully anyone. We won't throw
our weight around, neither will we humiliate the common people. This is the iron law of our clan.
Anyone who breaks this law, even the chief, should take responsibility for the consequences. And the
consequences would be more than ghastly to contemplate. I hope that everyone has understood me."
When he announced the iron law, Darren was very serious and solemn. He appeared and sounded as
dignified as a true leader.
"We understand!" The clan responded in unison. The Chu Clan knew what it felt like to be bullied. They
had suffered extensive bullying and humiliation. And they would not force anyone else to endure that
agony.
"But Darren, what if someone tries to suppress or conquer us when you are absent? What should we
do then? Do we just do nothing?" Reed was a little bit worried about forcing the members of the clan to
be gentle and docile toward others.
The southern land was by no means a small area. A lot of powerful clans were rooted in this land. And
once the news broke that the Chu Clan had thousands of Talent-upgrading Elixir pills, things would get
ugly. They would have to endure attacks and all kinds of evil actions from greedy tribes and cultivators.
"Reed, there is some measure of truth in your concern. Don't worry. I am going to fix this problem for
the clan now," responded Darren.
Then he released his powerful spiritual sense and flew toward the clouds.
Darren's spiritual sense could reach as far as one thousand kilometers in the ordinary land. He could
also fly at such an astonishing speed that he could travel the one hundred countries in the southern
land in no time. As for now, he flew across the southern land and landed in front of a cave on the top of
a barren mountain.
"The one who resides in the cave, please show yourself to me," requested Darren. And then his
solemn voice reverberated in the deep cave.