Talented Martial Hero novel Chapter 368

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

"Please be quiet. I am not finished yet," said Darren calmly. The crowd in the training ground quieted 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 stared at Darren fervently.

"Although these Talent-upgrading Elixir pills are my gift to the Chu Clan, you can't take them as you please. There must be rules, and I am making the rules now. As you all know, the Chu Clan does not have a leader. So, the first thing we should do before everyone gets his or her pills is to appoint a head 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 request and 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 compared to the other respected elders. This simple fact made him a strong candidate for chief. Second and most 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 and consider 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 something was caught in his throat. "The way I used to treat you. The man I had been... Oh, I am so ashamed of myself. I won't make a good chief. Please..." Tears poured down Reed's cheeks. Darren's belief in him made 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 I believe 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.