“He can’t be that sincere, can he?” Hong Changqing felt even more embarrassed.


    He quickly cleared his throat and said, “Maxton, I invited Mr. Wade here because we share a deep friendship, and he has connections in Aurous Hill…” However, Maxton was not convinced at all.


    With a cold tone, he replied, “Master, since I walked in, I couldn’t help but notice your great respect for Mr. Wade. Considering this situation, it seems you want to showcase your position in front of him by having mee to Aurous Hill and nning to pass the throne to me, correct?”<fncfe0> Th? link to the orig?n of this information r?sts ?n Find1Novel</fncfe0>


    Hong Changqing was taken aback by Maxton’s words, his face flushed with embarrassment. “Oh, Maxton… Let me speak honestly as your teacher. I have dedicated most of my life to Taizhen Tao. In the future, I wish to contribute to my teacher’s legacy. If you still regard me as your teacher, please don’t dig too deep into this matter. After I pass on the position of master to you and stay in Aurous Hill to practice, you can return to the United States. Isn’t that enough to help carry forward the Tao of Taizhen?”


    Seeing Hong Changqing’s firm stance, Maxton sighed in resignation and nodded. “Alright! Since you’ve made up your mind, I won’t try to change it. But I have something to say.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    “Go ahead!” Hong Changqing urged.


    Maxton continued, “I’m still young and may not have the capability to uphold the Taizhen way fully. I can temporarily take on the role of head of the sect, and when you decide to change your mind, I’ll dly return the position to you.”


    Hong Changqing waved his hand dismissively, saying, “No need for that. Just take the position as head!”


    Maxton insisted, “Master, your decision is your own. I simply want to express my stance.”


    Not wanting to drag the conversation further, Maxton added, “Alright, Master, enough chatter. Don’t you want to pass on the throne? Let’s get started!”


    “Yes, yes.” Hong Changqing sighed in relief and hurriedly took out the prepared incense sticks and burner, lighting six sticks and handing three to Maxton.


    Then, he faced north and said respectfully, “Ancestors of Taizhen Dao, I am Hong Changqing, the thirty-ninth generation head of Taizhen Dao. Here, I officially pass the position of head to my personal disciple, Maxton. From now on, Maxton will be the fortieth generation head of Taizhen Dao. I implore the ancestors to bless Maxton and Taizhen Dao!” After speaking, he held the three sticks of incense above his head in worship and then turned to Maxton, outlining a series of responsibilities for the head of Taizhen Dao.


    Once the rituals werepleted, Hong Changqing retrieved a token from his waist and handed it to Maxton. “Maxton, this is the token of the head of Taizhen Dao. Keep it close. With this token, you are the head of Taizhen Dao!”


    Maxton nodded and epted the token with both hands.


    Hong Changqing then presented another piece of paper filled with calligraphy. “Maxton, this is theplete version of ‘Taizhen Hunyuan Dao,’ a text that has been passed down for thousands of years. You must memorize this entire manual without missing a single word!”


    “Understood,” Maxton replied, taking the paper, examining it briefly, and cing it in her belongings.


    Hong Changqing let out a long breath, dering, “Maxton, from this moment on, you are the fortieth head of Taizhen Dao. You will be responsible for all matters concerning Taizhen Dao moving forward. You can prepare to return to the United States right away. If you need any assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. I will do my utmost to support you.”


    Maxton nodded in agreement, then turned to Hong Changqing and asked, “Master, what about the medicine cauldron that was passed down to you?”<h3 ss="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>