Chapter 280 - 280 Reported

Chapter 280: Chapter 280 Reported Chapter 280: Chapter 280 Reported She cast a suspicious glance at Jiang Fan and muttered:

“This Junior Brother Jiang, could he have a significant background?”

Her mind was quickly searching for information about notable disciples from various sects.

Checking if there were any with the surname Jiang.

Jiang Fan interrupted her, chuckling: “The four of us are mutually assisting each other, so why talk about mentorship?”

“Senior Sister Yu, please make some allowances and let us complete the task swiftly.”

Yu Zijin nodded.

She extended her fair little hand: “The jade scroll and identity token.”

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The four of them were already familiar with the process and handed over the items.

Yu Zijin opened the registry and began to record.

“Yi Lianxing, Disciple of Spirit Beast Sect.”

“Qin Caihe, Disciple of Myriad Swords Sect.”

“Chu Xingmeng, Disciple of Supreme Sect.”

“Jiang Fan, Disciple of Green Cloud Sect…”

“Huh? You’re Jiang Fan of the Green Cloud Sect?”

Yu Zijin studied Jiang Fan in surprise; it was evident she had also heard of Jiang Fan’s reputation.

Jiang Fan smiled bitterly: “Some slanderous rumors; Senior Sister Yu, please don’t laugh at me.”

Yu Zijin touched her chin, scrutinizing him, and nodded: “Though you don’t have any spirit roots, you understand social customs, are humble, and courteous.”

“Much better than the rumors.”

Jiang Fan laughed and said: “Then I must thank Senior Sister Yu for seeing me differently.”

Yu Zijin teased: “I’m not seeing you differently.”

“Yi Lianxing is such a proud person. Normally, you wouldn’t even be able to get her attention with all your efforts.”

“But not only did she bring you along for tasks, she also spoke well of you just now.”

“Saying it was you who helped them.”

“I’ve known her for so many years and never seen her care so much about any man.”

“So, you definitely have some exceptional qualities that made her respect you.”

Hearing the last sentence.

Jiang Fan pursed his lips; this woman dared to say anything!

Chu Xingmeng blinked and whispered to Qin Caihe:

“Did this senior sister use the wrong word?”

“I’ve only heard of ‘exceptional qualities,’ what is ‘long qualities’?”

Qin Caihe blushed and poked her forehead: “Kids shouldn’t ask too much!”

Desires Sect really can’t stay long.

If she stayed any longer, Chu Xingmeng’s innocence would be polluted.

Chu Xingmeng rubbed her forehead, looking aggrieved.

Completely unaware of where she went wrong.

Yi Lianxing clenched her fist, ashamed and angry: “Yu Zijin, are you looking for a beating?”

Yu Zijin giggled nonstop: “Lies don’t hurt, the truth is a swift knife.”

“Lianxing, you’re getting anxious.”

Yi Lianxing, full of shame and anger, wished she could open her head and rinse it thoroughly with clean water.

What the heck was this person’s brain filled with?

“Stop babbling and quickly sign off the task items!”

After toying with her, Yu Zijin was thoroughly satisfied.

She immediately picked up the jade scroll, ready to register the task.

But at this moment.

A tall, elegantly dressed noblewoman, accompanied by several disciples, approached gracefully.

Upon seeing her, Yu Zijin’s expression changed.

She quickly put down her work and stepped forward with the other Desires Sect disciples to bow in greeting.

“Greetings to Great Elder Ling.”

Jiang Fan looked over.

He saw a middle-aged woman in her forties.

Her complexion was well-maintained, and her skin was rosy.

She wore her hair in a ponytail and was dressed in a simple, elegant palace attire, appearing quite dignified and grand.

However, her face seemed somewhat unpleasant at this moment.

“Someone reported that a disciple of our sect accepted bribes and signed off on substandard task items.”

“Is this true?”

Yu Zijin’s heart pounded.

She sensed trouble.

Her gaze swept over to the male disciple who had previously assisted Jiang Fan’s team.

The latter looked innocent and quickly waved his hands.

Indicating that he was not the one who reported it.

At this moment.

A team stopped by the roadside.

A tall carriage opened, and a burly young man with a missing right arm jumped down.

His blood was extremely vigorous, and a faint blood-colored mist could be seen enveloping his body.

This person, Jiang Fan recognized.

It was none other than the second disciple of the Great Elder of the Giant Sect, Tie Bubai, Sun Chaozong.

His right arm had been cut off by Jiang Fan.

But at that time, Jiang Fan was wearing a mask, so the other party did not recognize him.

“Elder Ling, the person I spoke of is the Desires Sect disciple, Yu Zijin!”

“And the one who bribed her is the Green Cloud Sect disciple, Jiang Fan!”

Sun Chaozong looked at Jiang Fan with a mocking expression.

Initially, he had no interest in meddling in others’ affairs.

But learning that Jiang Fan was from the Green Cloud Sect ignited his hatred!

His master had his cultivation abolished by the Green Cloud Sect Master, leading to his attack by a mysterious person!

Now, encountering someone from the Green Cloud Sect, how could he let them off easily?

Great Elder Ling’s beautiful eyes glared at Yu Zijin: “Is this true?”

She was aware of her subordinates extorting and accepting bribes, being high-ranking herself.

She just turned a blind eye to it.

Because the disciples of Desires Sect also faced similar troubles when undertaking tasks.

Why should they alone suffer losses?

However, accepting bribes was one thing.

But signing off on substandard goods was absolutely unacceptable!

The Beast Tide was approaching, and strategic materials couldn’t afford any negligence, or it would result in deaths.

Yu Zijin broke into a cold sweat, feeling guilty: “Great Elder, disciple admits her mistake.”

“But the task items transported by Yi Lianxing’s team are not substandard.”

“You will know at a glance, Great Elder.”

Great Elder Ling followed her gaze and immediately locked onto the ten Thousand-mile Eagles.

Her eyes lit up at once.

Clearly, she knew how precious these ten Thousand-mile Eagles were as strategic materials.

Seeing that none were missing and they were all uninjured.

She was overjoyed and no longer intended to make things difficult.

She excused Yu Zijin and Jiang Fan and their group: “Indeed, it’s nothing serious.”

“The Spirit Beast Sect is a thousand miles away, it’s perfectly normal for these Thousand-mile Eagles to be exhausted from the journey.”

“They will recover after a few days of rest.”

“Yu Zijin, sign them off immediately and take them back for proper care.”

Yu Zijin was overjoyed.

Although she didn’t understand why the Great Elder valued these eagles so highly.

But she had escaped a disaster.

She glanced smugly at the report-portraying Sun Chaozong and picked up the jade scroll and registry again.

Sun Chaozong was not satisfied.

Even if he couldn’t deal with Jiang Fan, Yu Zijin had to face some punishment for helping Jiang Fan so much, right?

He said sternly: “Great Elder Ling, your sect’s disciple openly accepted bribes.”

“If you don’t punish her severely, how will the other sects see it?”

“How will the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion see it?”

Great Elder Ling didn’t care about how the other sects saw it.

Everyone was the same; no one needed to expose anyone else.

However, if it reached the ears of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, she had to be cautious.

After a brief consideration, she said with authority: “Yu Zijin, return the crystal stones you received.”

Yu Zijin had no intention of taking advantage of Jiang Fan.

She quickly returned it to Jiang Fan.

Sun Chaozong, however, was not satisfied and said: “Is this enough?”

Great Elder Ling stared at him: “Sun Chaozong, this is Desires Sect, and I have the authority to deal with my disciples.”

The implication was that he should back off.

Sun Chaozong, however, did not fear and said: “Then I will now write to the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion to report Yu Zijin and also you, Great Elder, for shielding your disciple!”

You!

Great Elder Ling’s face showed a hint of anger.

But she had to handle it carefully.

If the report were made, the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion would surely impose a punishment.

Yu Zijin, angry and frustrated, knelt on one knee and said: “Great Elder, disciple is willing to be punished!”

She didn’t want to make things difficult for Great Elder Ling.

Only then did Sun Chaozong show a triumphant cold smile.

Great Elder Ling looked hesitant.

Finally, gritting her teeth, she was about to decide on the punishment.

Jiang Fan stepped forward: “Great Elder Ling, these crystal stones are a gift between friends, not a bribe.”

“If the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion imposes a punishment, I, Jiang Fan, will fully bear it.”

Yu Zijin got into trouble for helping him; he couldn’t just stand by and watch.

Sun Chaozong sneered: “You’ll bear it?”

“Who do you think you are? Can you bear it?”

However, just as he finished speaking.

Great Elder Ling’s expression changed with surprise: “Wait! What’s your name?”

She remembered the Sect Master’s instructions just now.