(Elder Gong POV)
I knew Master Lin was a heaven sent genius from a very early stage, our entire Sect had celebrated his talent when it became evident. It was because of him that our Sect finally managed to break out of our fifth ranking and straight into the top of the list.
There were definitely a few of us who were envious of his talents, but the fact that he never flaunted his position and skills around helped keep those kinds of people few in number. It was a better idea to get in his good graces so we could all learn and make use of his knowledge after all.
At least, that's what we thought we could do.
Sect Master Long had seen his talent very early during Master Lin's student days and had issued a Sect decree that we were to protect him as much as possible. Anyone who possessed a speck of ill will towards him will be severely punished.
Extra:
The girls asked for a day off today.
It was quite out of the blue but they had explained there was something they had to do that day.
I gave them the day off without question since they asked for it so sincerely and they had been working quite hard these days. The fact that it gave me an unexpected off day as well had nothing to do with it of course.
Even Cai Hong had left with them.
The only other explanation I got from them was that they were going shopping. But for what and where they had chosen to keep it secret.
Oh well, I guess I'll just spend this unexpected off day lazing around in my room~