My Demon Husband Is a Snake

Chapter 1208: Mystic Sect Arbitration Council

"Seeing that unlucky bastard, I almost forgot the main business!"

Prompted by Zhang Che’s reminder, Zhang Zidao remembered the main issue, "I am about to ascend, and before I leave, I want to entrust the Celestial Master Sect to my good disciple."

"Entrust it to Wanwan? She’s inheriting your mantle, it should be that way." Zhang Che’s face softened considerably.

A clan elder said in surprise, "But I heard the girl has the surname Su, how can the Zhang Family be entrusted to an outsider?"

"Our ancestors definitely wouldn’t be so muddle-headed." The elder, Zhang Jia, who was half-dead from a kick earlier, muttered again to himself, "Isn’t she Master Che’s illegitimate daughter? Earlier, Master Che said Su Wan was his daughter, perhaps she follows her mother’s surname."

"Humph, from what I know, Su Wan is just Master Che’s stepdaughter," another clan elder interjected with disdain in his eyes, "A stepdaughter with no blood relation to the Zhang Family, why should she control the Celestial Master Sect?"

Just as everyone was about to discuss it fervently, Zhang Zidao’s icy glare swept over them, silencing the crowd, "Is it your place to interfere with the good disciple I chose?"

Although everyone fell silent in fear, they couldn’t completely hide the scorn in their eyes.

Before coming to the Zhang Family, I predicted that it would be impossible to gain the approval of the Zhang Family members; families like these are extremely exclusive.

Just look at Zhang Che’s position in the Lin Family; he is often insulted, called a pretty face or a stray dog.

Especially Yan Hua, who has frequently humiliated Zhang Che.

"Master, you forgot something important." I ignored the Zhang Family members who opposed me and whispered to Zhang Zidao.

Zhang Zidao asked me curiously, "What did I forget?"

"Elder Jia’s prestige should be second only to yours, yet the Zhang Family invited Uncle Che back to take charge, and Uncle Che invited Zhang Shuying in return. I think..." I hesitated for a moment, but then expressed my thoughts frankly to Zhang Zidao, "I think the Zhang Family might be in trouble. Although it seems presumptuous to say so, given that the Zhang Family is the premier family of the Mystic Sect."

"You’re indeed wise, my good disciple; how did I not think of that, Ah Che!" Zhang Zidao looked up and signaled Zhang Che with his eyes.

Zhang Che understood and nodded, glancing my way.

He then respectfully bowed to Zhang Zidao, "To answer the ancestor, Elder Jia and the others invited me back for an emergency."

Immediately, Zhang Che somberly recounted the circumstances of his invitation to the Zhang Family.

The issue was not with the Zhang Family, but with the Mysterious Gate Arbitration Council.

The Arbitration Council is composed of eleven directors selected by the major families to maintain order within the Mystic Sect.

Currently, the Lin Family holds the position of Deputy Director, while the Zhang Family is the Chief Director.

Previously...the Wang Family was the Chief Director and the leader of the council...

Since the zombie demon incident, the Wang Family has declined to the lowest position...

Now, besides the Lin and Zhang Families, the other nine directors have been afflicted by a strange gu poison.

They’ve been coerced into nominating an unknown person as the leader.

"Ancestor, even your wisdom probably couldn’t foresee who this person is." Zhang Che lowered his head, whispering softly.

Zhang Zidao cast him a sidelong glance, pushed his ear, "Spit it out."

"It’s Su Wan’s biological father, Su Chongwen," Zhang Che said deliberately.

Zhang Zidao furrowed his brows, his expression turning extremely serious.

I felt a sinking sensation in my heart, my body involuntarily stiffening, "Uncle Che... are you... serious?"

"In this situation, how could I possibly joke?" Zhang Che looked at me intently, "After your mother saw him, she firmly identified him from his demeanor and appearance."

"But he died a long time ago; I saw him buried with my own eyes. Back then, he was so ravaged by illness that he was nothing but a skeleton." I thought I felt almost no affection for Su Chongwen, but recalling his burial now, my heart felt like it was bleeding.