“You…”


    Maxton was taken aback when Charlie straightforwardly rejected the terms he proposed.


    Having rarely faced rejection, Maxton couldn’t help but express his displeasure, stating, “Mr. Wade, I’m not sure how the treasure of our Taizhendao Zhenpai came into your possession, but I doubt you acquired it through legitimate means.” Charlie responded with a sneer,


    “Maxton, jumping to conclusions without knowing the full story is rather self-centered. If I had obtained it through honest methods, perhaps you should consult your master?” At that moment, Hong Changqing, who was nearby, quickly interjected, “Maxton, please show some respect to Mr. Wade! He received the medicine cauldron through legitimate means, as I voluntarily handed it over to him on behalf of the master!” This only fueled Maxton’s anger further.


    He shot back, “Master, the medicine cauldron belongs to Taizhen Dao, and you are merely its custodian. What authority do you have to pass it on to someone else? You are only the head of Taizhen Dao, tasked with preserving the legacy of our past saints for centuries. Juxue, this does not grant you control over all the resources of Taizhen Dao!”<fnfeca> Th?s chapter is updated by Find_Novel(.</fnfeca><h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Hong Changqing felt a wave of shame wash over him after being confronted with such righteous words from his senior disciple.


    Deep down, he recognized the truth in Maxton’s arguments. He recalled how he had been the one who orchestrated the situation with Dr. Simmons, enticing him with the promise of medicine. However, he never anticipated that Dr. Simmons’s granddaughter would reach out to Charlie, which not only derailed his n but also led to him losing the medicine cauldron.


    Moreover, Hong Changqing realized that Maxton was right; he was just one of the thirty-nine leaders of Taizhen Dao. He had no authority to give away something that was not solely his to dispose of.


    Yet, he felt powerless to change the situation! After all, he was the one who had deceived Charlie first and had been caught. If he refused to hand over the medicine cauldron to Charlie, he feared it would ruin decades of his cultivation.


    Originally, he thought Maxton would be unaware of what the head of the sect had informed him, believing he could keep this matter hidden. But he hadn’t considered that his master held such affection for Maxton and had already disclosed everything to him.


    Now, he found himself unable to defend his actions.


    In desperation, he finally admitted to Maxton, “Maxton, when I came to Aurous Hill as a teacher, I was searching for an expert in alchemy to seek guidance. In my eagerness to simplify matters, I made an error and ended up offending Mr. Wade. Acknowledging my shame, I felt I had no choice but to offer the medicine cauldron as a form of apology…” Before Maxton could respond, Hong Changqing quickly added, “I realize now, you are right! I have no right to give away the treasure of Taizhen Dao; I admit my many mistakes, and this is entirely my fault. I am an eternal sinner of Taizhen Dao!”


    Maxton, visibly frustrated, challenged him, “Master, can you truly resolve this bybeling yourself a sinner of the ages? The pressing issue now is how you intend to rectify the significant loss you have caused to Taizhen Dao!”