Hidden Moth-Chapter 588 - 339: Today’s Actions Deserve the Seat (Part 2)

Arthur, the Tier Six Seat Master practicing Qi Observation Skill.

Merlin, the Tier Six Physician practicing Observing Body Skill.

Glorosi, the Tier Six Illusion Master practicing Spirit Awakening Skill (slain by Mei Guyu at Qi Yuan). 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Dandun, the Tier Six Alchemist practicing Alchemy Cauldron Skill (self-styled as Master Dan Qiu, slain at Immortal Pot Grotto Heaven).

Wade, the Tier Six Artifact Master practicing Refining Skill.

Madala, the Tier Six Earth Master practicing Heart Plate Skill.

Fabre, the Tier Six Physician practicing Observing Body Skill.

At that time, the Supreme Council, with these seven great Elders, reached an unprecedented peak in the history of the Xiao Alliance, although it leaned towards one discipline slightly and lacked a Tier Six Calculator practicing Lingxi Skill, but had two Physicians.

However, not long ago, both the Tier Six Alchemist Dandun and the Tier Six Illusion Master Glorosi were no more.

With the recent addition of Hu Weidong, the number of great Elders in the Supreme Council has returned to six.

Apart from Arthur, the second person in the Supreme Council should be Merlin. This individual is a female cultivator, and it is estimated that this name was changed later. She holds a magical mirror.

This place is a private estate, and the conference room is located in a castle-like building within the estate. Just before entering the castle door, Hu Weidong suddenly had a feeling of being watched, as if he had been completely seen through.

Just as he was about to react, a Divine Thought from Merlin reached his Primordial Spirit.

Merlin told him that this was a necessary check to prevent anyone from disguising or bringing in contraband, using a Divine Artifact, an ancient magic mirror.

This magic mirror can remotely illuminate everyone entering the estate, making all disguises undetectable, and it can also discover any contraband carried on the person.

Hu Weidong had vaguely heard before that Merlin held a magical mirror, but he wasn't sure about the specifics. Today, he finally confirmed that the rumors were true.

Merlin's actions were nominally a necessary check to prevent anyone from disguising as an Elder and sneaking into the venue, but for a great Elder to monitor and scrutinize other Elders undoubtedly also demonstrated her superior status.

Hu Weidong did not see the magic mirror with his own eyes; when he walked into the conference room, Merlin had already put it away.

Looking across the round table to glance at Merlin, Hu Weidong couldn't help but think of a famous fairy tale... A magic mirror? Would Merlin stare at it every day and ask—who is the fairest woman in the world?

The full meeting of the Supreme Council, with the seats replenished, convened today for the first time. There were two main agenda items; first, to formally announce the addition of three new Elders, and second, to discuss a recent serious leak incident.

Arthur had just formally introduced the three new members to the other Elders.

Actually, no introductions were needed; everyone either knew each other or had long been acquainted. Besides, this matter had been discussed for many days; it was only recently finalized.

After the introductions, there was a brief period of mutual greetings when the big black guy across the table turned his head and said, "Tony, I really didn't expect that you could also sit here!"

Hu Weidong gave no reaction; his expression and gaze didn't change a bit, and he didn't even look at the big black man, as if he hadn't heard anything.

Hu Weidong, also known as He Kao. When he first came to the United States, he gave himself the English name Anthony, Anthony-Hu.

The big black man named Johnson was a Tier Five Healer practicing Observing Body Skill. Being able to achieve such cultivation was a sign of considerable talent.

However, Hu Weidong and Johnson did not get along well, and could even be described as having a very bad relationship. This guy, thinking himself quite charming, always tried to flirt with any attractive females he met, even hitting on his daughter.

His daughter didn't fancy him, and Hu Weidong also privately warned him, which is why he stopped pestering.

The Supreme Council already had Merlin and Fabre, these two Tier Six Physicians, so Johnson, the Tier Five Healer, was just a placeholder mascot, who constantly thought of himself as extraordinary and impressive.

During a recent discussion in the Supreme Council about adding new Elders, Hu Weidong's name had to be included, yet it was Johnson who jumped up with the most vehement objections.

Johnson carelessly said at that time—a single great Elder Fabre in the Supreme Council was already enough.

What did this mean? Perhaps just looking around the room could make it clear.

Johnson's ancestral home was the Black Wilderness Continent, and among the thirteen Elders in the Supreme Council, he was the only one with a completely black face, whereas previously, there was only Fabre with an Eastern Country face.

With Hu Weidong joining the Supreme Council, there were now two with Eastern Country origins, both with veto rights as great Elders, which made Johnson feel quite unpleasant.

This kind of crooked thinking was written all over his face... In Hu Weidong's view, though Johnson's cultivation was decent, he would never advance any further in this life.

Seeing no response from Hu Weidong, Johnson raised his voice and said, "Tony, are you deaf?"

Hu Weidong still didn't heed him but furrowed his brows because the name Tony sounded harsh, sounding like a nickname for Anthony, but in this context, it was clearly inappropriate.

Only parents with children or close friends in private would use such short-form nicknames. In the formal setting of the Supreme Council session, Johnson should address him as—Great Elder Hu.

Hu Weidong was well aware that Johnson was doing this on purpose.

When Johnson pronounced "Tony," he exaggerated the accent intentionally, making it sound like "Toni," akin to a stylist called in an Eastern Country hair salon.

Don't assume Johnson didn't know this joke. He had traveled to Eastern Country a few years ago, and returned to jokingly and nonchalantly call him "Teacher Toni" in Eastern Country language.

Seeing no reaction and Hu Weidong even frowning, Johnson couldn't help but feel irritated, slamming the table and pointing at Hu Weidong, shouting, "Tony, I'm talking to you! You're new here and should show enough respect to senior Elders!"

At this point, everyone else quieted down, watching the two with amused expressions. Arthur, who should have intervened to maintain order, surprisingly remained silent, with a scrutinizing look in his eyes.

Hu Weidong didn't turn nor speak; he merely waved his hand in the direction Johnson pointed, as if swatting away a fly.

Immediately, Johnson's raised arm recoiled; both his arms went to his back, sticking to his body, and he sat up straight from a loose posture, as if bound by an invisible force.

His eyes turned red, and while he opened his mouth to say something, he felt choking, unable to move or make any sound.

Then, Hu Weidong snapped his fingers, and Johnson was flung from his chair… The conference room door automatically opened a crack, and he flew out, after which the heavy door slammed shut again.

The door's soundproofing was excellent; even if Johnson screamed like a pig in the hallway, nothing from outside could be heard—the peace finally restored.

Fabre's complexion darkened as he sternly questioned, "Anthony, how could you act like this? During a formal session of the Supreme Council, to attack another Elder is unacceptable, and you must give an explanation that satisfies everyone!"

Hu Weidong raised his eyes and glanced at Fabre like looking at an idiot, mocking the tone from movie dialogue, "He doesn't even deign to call me Great Elder Hu.

In a formal Supreme Council session, his behavior was rude and inappropriate. If I don't act, what's the point of joining the Supreme Council?"

Merlin then interjected, "We're here to discuss our affairs today. What does it mean to throw him out?"

Hu Weidong: "According to the Supreme Council's procedural rules, twelve people can still vote." Seeing everyone still looking at him, Hu Weidong turned to Arthur and asked, "First Elder, can we continue our discussion?"

Arthur paused in silence for two seconds before speaking, "Let's move on to the next topic, the recent massive leak incident…"

Hu Weidong interjected again, "First Elder, according to Supreme Council procedural rules, I, as a great Elder, am entitled to propose an emergency motion for handling contingencies."

Merlin asked, displeased, "What emergency? What's your motion?"

Hu Weidong: "Before discussing the leak incident, I have a simple temporary small motion for the Supreme Council to vote on, which is about what just happened. I propose—to revoke Johnson's status as an Elder!"

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