Transmigrating to become Hua Qiangu

Qingfeng and Hua Qiangu quickened their pace towards the direction from which the noisy argument was coming. Along the way, both of them looked quite solemn. Qingfeng frequently glanced around warily, while Hua Qiangu was filled with worry about what impact this unknown situation would have on Mount Shu.

They hadn't gone far when they saw a group of Shu Mountain disciples gathered ahead, and the arguing was coming from the middle of the crowd. The arguing was deafening, and the sounds were particularly jarring in the already oppressive atmosphere of Shu Mountain.

Hua Qiangu couldn't help but whisper to Qingfeng, "Daoist, I don't know what's going on. Why are they arguing so fiercely?" Her brows were furrowed, and her eyes were full of anxiety.

Qingfeng frowned and replied in a low voice, "Don't rush, let's go and see what's going on. Hopefully, nothing serious will happen!" He quickened his pace as he spoke, a bad feeling creeping into his heart.

The two squeezed through the crowd and saw two Shushan disciples standing in the middle of the crowd, one named Zhao Yan and the other Sun Ming. The two were arguing heatedly, their faces red and necks thick, as if they were about to start fighting at any moment.

Zhao Yan angrily pointed at Sun Ming and shouted, "Sun Ming, how could you say that! The position of sect leader is vacant, and the situation in Shu Mountain is so critical. We should work together to protect Shu Mountain, instead of fighting over some personal gain!" His voice trembled with excitement, and his eyes revealed his dissatisfaction and anger with Sun Ming's behavior.

Sun Ming was not to be outdone, glaring at Zhao Yan and retorting, "Zhao Yan, you make it sound so easy! This position of sect leader is of great importance. Who doesn't want to be responsible for the future of Shu Mountain? I think I am more capable of taking on this responsibility. Why should you have the final say?" He clenched his fists, staring intently at Zhao Yan, looking determined not to back down.

Zhao Yan stomped his feet in anger and shouted, "You think you're capable? Humph, with your meager skills, you still want to be the sect leader? Don't dream! If you become the sect leader, Shushan will really be finished!" His face turned red, and the veins on his forehead bulged.

Upon hearing this, Sun Ming flew into a rage and roared, "What did you say? This is slander! I think you're just jealous of me and want to take the position of sect leader for yourself!" He took a sudden step forward, about to collide with Zhao Yan.

The disciples around watched, some with worried expressions, whispering amongst themselves; others looked helpless, anxious but unable to offer any advice.

Hua Qiangu couldn't stand it any longer and stepped forward, saying, "Senior brothers, stop arguing! This is a turbulent time for Shushan. We should unite. What problem can we solve by arguing like this?" Her voice was clear and firm, hoping to calm down her two impulsive senior brothers.

Zhao Yan glanced at Hua Qiangu and said irritably, "Who are you? This is none of your business, so stop meddling!" He was preoccupied with his argument with Sun Ming and had no time to pay attention to Hua Qiangu, this outsider who had suddenly appeared.

Seeing this, Qingfeng quickly stepped forward and said, "Hey, Junior Brother Zhao Yan, this is not right of you. This is Miss Hua Qiangu. She meant well and wanted to advise you. Now that Shushan is facing such a great crisis, everyone should work together to overcome it. How can you speak to her like that?" Qingfeng looked serious, trying to make Zhao Yan realize his rudeness.

Zhao Yan snorted and said, "I don't care who she is, this matter of the sect leader position must be clarified!" He stubbornly refused to back down.

Sun Ming chimed in, "That's right, that's right! We have to resolve this today, or who knows what kind of chaos the Shu Mountain will become!" His eyes were filled with stubbornness, and he was determined to win the position of sect leader.

Hua Qiangu sighed helplessly and said, "Senior brothers, I know the position of sect leader is important, but the most urgent task now is to stabilize the situation of Shu Mountain. So many forces outside are watching us. If things are still in chaos internally, how can we manage?" She tried to make the two of them understand the importance of unity at this moment by considering the big picture.

Qingfeng nodded and said, "Yes, junior brothers, Miss Hua Qiangu is right. Let's resolve the current crisis first, and then we can discuss the matter of the sect leader position properly. Besides, the position of sect leader is not something anyone can just take. It requires real ability and the ability to lead Shushan to a better future!" Qingfeng earnestly advised, hoping to quell this pointless argument.

After listening to Qingfeng and Hua Qiangu's words, Zhao Yan calmed down a bit and said, "Hmph, alright then, since you both say so, let's not talk about this for now. However, this matter is not over yet, and there must be an explanation sooner or later!" Although he said this, he was still holding back his anger.

Sun Ming also said, "Alright, let's leave it at that for now. But I'll be keeping an eye on things and see who's more capable of taking on the position of sect leader!" He glared at Zhao Yan fiercely, as if to show off.

The surrounding disciples breathed a sigh of relief and began to discuss among themselves.

One of the disciples whispered, "Well, things have finally calmed down for now, but who should be the sect leader?" He frowned, his face full of doubt.

Another disciple replied, "Who knows? Anyway, it has to be someone who is capable and can command respect." He shrugged helplessly, having no clue either.

Qingfeng looked at everyone, a thought struck him, and he gave Hua Qiangu a wink.

Hua Qiangu understood and stepped forward to say to everyone, "Senior brothers and sisters, actually, I have an idea about the position of sect leader." She smiled, her eyes radiating confidence, hoping that her suggestion would be approved by everyone.

Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at Hua Qiangu, asking curiously, "Oh? What's your idea? Tell us quickly." Their eyes held both anticipation and a hint of doubt.

Hua Qiangu cleared her throat and said, "I think we can first appoint a temporary sect leader to lead everyone in stabilizing the situation at Shushan and handling the current crisis. Once everything is stable, we can then select the true leader through a fair and just competition or assessment. This way, we can ensure that Shushan has a backbone while also giving capable people the opportunity to stand out. What do you all think?" She explained her idea in detail, her voice clear and loud, hoping that everyone would understand.

After hearing Hua Qiangu's words, everyone fell into deep thought. Some disciples nodded slightly, seemingly finding the idea somewhat reasonable; others, however, remained frowning, pondering the potential problems.

After a while, Zhao Yan spoke first: "Hmm, this idea sounds pretty good, but who will be the temporary sect leader?" He looked at Hua Qiangu with scrutiny in his eyes.

Sun Ming also said, "Yes, this is a crucial question. We need to find someone that everyone can agree on." He crossed his arms, waiting for others to give an answer.

Qingfeng smiled slightly and said, "Everyone, I think Miss Hua Qiangu is quite suitable. Although she is young, she is meticulous and has a heart that cares about Shushan. Moreover, she has brought some solutions that can help Shushan resolve its crisis." Qingfeng genuinely believed that Hua Qiangu had the ability, so he strongly recommended her.

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Hua Qiangu with a mixture of belief and doubt.

One disciple questioned, "Her? Can she really do it? After all, she's so young, and she's not even a formal disciple of our Shu Mountain." He directly voiced his doubts, and the other disciples nodded in agreement.

Hua Qiangu smiled slightly and said confidently, "Senior brothers and sisters, I know you may have some doubts about me, but I can assure you that I will do my best for the stability and development of Shushan! Moreover, I am not fighting alone. I have my friends, and they will all support me wholeheartedly!" Her eyes were firm and unwavering, trying to dispel everyone's doubts.

At this moment, Tang Xin's voice came from the space: "That's right, everyone don't worry, Sister Hua Qiangu is very capable, she will definitely be able to do a good job as the temporary sect leader!" Her voice came from the space, and although it was somewhat ethereal, it was full of confidence.

The adorable baby also shouted in a sweet, childlike voice, "That's right, that's right! Go, Hua Qiangu! We all support you!" He waved his little hand, excitedly cheering for Hua Qiangu.

After hearing Tangxin and Mengbao's words and seeing Hua Qiangu's determined eyes, everyone gradually began to waver.

Zhao Yan thought for a moment and said, "Well, since everyone says so, why don't we let Miss Hua Qiangu give it a try first? But if she doesn't do well, then we'll have to choose someone else." Although he still had some doubts, he was willing to give Hua Qiangu a chance.

Sun Ming nodded and said, "Alright, let's settle on this for now. I hope Miss Hua Qiangu will live up to everyone's expectations!" He looked at Hua Qiangu with a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

Hua Qiangu looked at everyone gratefully and said, "Thank you for your trust. I will definitely work hard! Now, let's work together to resolve the current crisis at Mount Shu!" She bowed deeply to express her gratitude.

With everyone's support, Hua Qiangu began to lead everyone in dealing with the various crises of Shushan as the temporary sect leader. She also knew that this was just one, and there were many more challenges waiting for her. She had to do her best to live up to everyone's expectations.

Hua Qiangu had only been in office as the temporary sect leader for a few days when she encountered many thorny problems.

Firstly, regarding the distribution of supplies, due to the critical situation, the Shu Mountain's reserves became strained. Disciples from each peak came to Hua Qiangu to report the shortage of supplies on their respective peaks. Some said they didn't have enough pills for cultivation, while others said they had very few daily necessities left.

A female disciple named Li Yue anxiously said to Hua Qiangu, "Sect Leader, our Lingxu Peak's pills are almost gone! How can we cultivate like this? If this continues, our strength won't improve, and how will we defend against external enemies?"

Hua Qiangu quickly reassured her, "Junior Sister Li Yue, don't worry, I'll go and think of a solution right away. Let's first take stock of the specific needs of each peak, and then see how to allocate the existing resources reasonably."

She summoned the disciples in charge of supplies from each peak to discuss a resource allocation plan. But this was easier said than done, as each peak felt its own needs were the most urgent and wanted to secure as many resources as possible.

Qingfeng reminded her from the side, "Hua Qiangu, this matter needs to be handled carefully. If it is not handled properly, conflicts may arise between the various peaks, which would make things even more chaotic."

Hua Qiangu nodded and said, "I know, Daoist Master. I will try my best to be fair and just."

After a difficult period of coordination, Hua Qiangu finally drafted a preliminary plan for the distribution of supplies. Although it could not fully meet the needs of each peak, it did temporarily alleviate the shortage of supplies.

Next, there was the issue of dealing with relationships with different disciples. Some disciples were still not entirely convinced of Hua Qiangu's temporary leadership, feeling that she was too young and not from the orthodox Shu Mountain lineage to lead them.

A disciple named Wang Meng muttered behind her back, "Hmph, why is Hua Qiangu our temporary sect leader? I think she just got lucky and those people agreed to let her give it a try."

When these words reached Hua Qiangu's ears, she wasn't angry. Instead, she took the initiative to find Wang Meng and said with a smile, "Senior Brother Wang Meng, I know you may have some opinions about me, thinking that I'm not qualified to be the temporary sect leader. Actually, I know that I still have many shortcomings, but I sincerely want to do what's best for Shushan and want to get through this difficult time with everyone. If you have any suggestions or complaints, you can tell me directly, and I will try my best to improve."

Wang Meng was surprised that Hua Qiangu would take the initiative to contact him, and he was immediately embarrassed. He stammered, "Uh, that, Sect Leader Sister, I, I was just saying it casually, I didn't mean anything by it."

Hua Qiangu patted his shoulder and said, "It's okay, senior brother. It's normal for everyone to have different ideas. As long as we can talk things out and work together for the sake of Shushan, that's fine."

Through these repeated communications, some disciples who were initially unconvinced by Hua Qiangu gradually began to change their attitudes.

However, the threats from external forces did not cease. When Shan Chunqiu's side learned that Hua Qiangu had become the temporary sect leader, they wanted to take the opportunity to cause trouble and create more chaos in the Shu Mountain.

One day, a group of mysterious men in black suddenly appeared outside Mount Shu. They wandered around the area and occasionally did some small things, such as damaging some defensive facilities or frightening the patrolling disciples.

Upon learning this, Hua Qiangu immediately summoned her disciples to discuss countermeasures.

Zhao Yan said angrily, "These guys are definitely trying to take advantage of our internal strife. They're despicable!"

Sun Ming also said, "Sect Leader, we can't just sit here and wait to die. We have to take the initiative and drive these guys away!"

Hua Qiangu pondered for a moment and said, "Everyone, don't act rashly. We don't yet know the strength and purpose of these people. Let's strengthen our defenses first, send some disciples to secretly observe their movements, and decide on our next move once we have enough information."

Thus, the disciples acted according to Hua Qiangu's instructions, and a secret contest with external forces began. Hua Qiangu also grew continuously amidst these difficulties and challenges, striving to protect Mount Shu.