Talented Martial Hero
Chapter 368 The Future Of The Chu Clan (Part Two)

After hearing Darren's explanation, the crowd exploded in a heated discussion. Upgrading the talentof warriors by taking pills would be an invaluable opportunity for any cultivator, even the royalfamily. 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 manyTalent-upgrading Elixir pills in front of them.

"Please be quiet. I am not finished yet," said Darren calmly. The crowd in the training groundquieted 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 staredat Darren fervently.

"Although these Talent-upgrading Elixir pills are my gift to the Chu Clan, you can't take them as youplease. There must be rules, and I am making the rules now. As you all know, the Chu Clan does nothave a leader. So, the first thing we should do before everyone gets his or her pills is to appoint ahead 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 requestand 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 comparedto the other respected elders. This simple fact made him a strong candidate for chief. Second andmost 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 andconsider 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 somethingwas caught in his throat. "The way I used to treat you. The man I had been... Oh, I am so ashamed ofmyself. I won't make a good chief. Please..." Tears poured down Reed's cheeks. Darren's belief in himmade 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 Ibelieve 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.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'sthird uncle, unfortunately, the man hung himself a year ago as he couldn't endure the hardshipsanymore.

"Oh, thank you. Thank you so much for your confidence in me. Then I guess I have to try. Thankyou," said Reed.

After the discussion, Darren gave his suggestions regarding the distribution of the Talent-upgradingElixir 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 rulethat 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'tthrow our weight around, neither will we humiliate the common people. This is the iron law of ourclan. 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 hasunderstood me."

When he announced the iron law, Darren was very serious and solemn. He appeared and soundedas 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 toendure that agony.

"But Darren, what if someone tries to suppress or conquer us when you are absent? What should wedo then? Do we just do nothing?" Reed was a little bit worried about forcing the members of theclan 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, thingswould get ugly. They would have to endure attacks and all kinds of evil actions from greedy tribesand cultivators.

"Reed, there is some measure of truth in your concern. Don't worry. I am going to fix this problemfor 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 couldalso fly at such an astonishing speed that he could travel the one hundred countries in the southernland in no time. As for now, he flew across the southern land and landed in front of a cave on thetop of a barren mountain.

"The one who resides in the cave, please show yourself to me,” requested Darren. And then hissolemn voice reverberated in the deep cave.