Chapter 403 - 403 403 Reporting Jiang Fan Uses Connections

Chapter 403: Chapter 403 Reporting! Jiang Fan Uses Connections Chapter 403: Chapter 403 Reporting! Jiang Fan Uses Connections Liang Feiyan staggered, dazed.

He forced out a stiff smile.

*How did it come to this?*

According to his plan, it was Jiang Fan who had lucked out and gained Liang Feiyan’s favor.

But the reality turned out to be that meeting Jiang Fan was Liang Feiyan’s stroke of incredible luck!

The stark contrast.

*He couldn’t quite accept it.*

No.

*How could a disciple with no Spirit Root be like this?*

*Why did Nangong Xiaoyun respect him so much?*

What made Liang Feiyan feel even more aggrieved—

Xia Chaoge’s excited eyes sparkled as she said, “Master Uncle, you’re truly exceptional.”

“Chaoge’s earlier worries were unnecessary.”

This left Liang Feiyan deeply embarrassed.

Because what was unnecessary wasn’t just Xia Chaoge’s concern.

It was also Liang Feiyan’s self-assumed superiority.

Jiang Fan said humbly, “I just happened to know Senior Sister Nangong.”

“It’s purely coincidental.”

The crowd silently cursed to themselves.

Plenty of people claimed they “knew” Nangong Xiaoyun.

But no one had ever managed to turn her into a compliant and quiet girl—except him!

Just then.

Another group arrived, requesting a Spirit Beast.

Their demeanor was extraordinary; whenever they passed, disciples immediately stepped aside.

Jiang Fan glanced sideways and saw that they were disciples of the Supreme Sect.

Their leader was someone Jiang Fan recognized.

It was none other than Li Shiqian.

The third-ranked disciple of the Supreme Sect.

However.

Li Shiqian had clearly undergone a transformation.

During the Supreme Sect’s recent competition, she had been at Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer Perfection.

After enduring the trials of the frontlines, she had successfully broken through to the Core Formation Realm.

At the moment, she led several disciples with formidable cultivation to the command post.

She immediately spotted Xia Chaoge.

And respectfully greeted her, “Senior Sister Xia, are you taking on another task?”

Xia Chaoge’s strength was unparalleled not only in the Supreme Sect but throughout the Nine-Sect Land.

Since arriving at Sunset City, her performances had been nothing short of extraordinary.

Task after task, she completed each with perfection, regardless of difficulty.

Winning immense glory for the Supreme Sect.

Li Shiqian, though proud by nature, was utterly deferential toward Xia Chaoge.

There was no trace of jealousy; she couldn’t even muster the thought of comparing herself to Xia Chaoge.

*The gap between them was simply insurmountable.*

Xia Chaoge nodded indifferently as always. “Yes.”

Li Shiqian’s lips twitched.

Xia Chaoge was perfect in every way—except her aloofness, which made her seem like she didn’t belong to the mortal world.

But the next moment left her utterly stunned.

Xia Chaoge turned her head, her sparkling gaze landed on Jiang Fan, and she said, “Master Uncle, if we’re just waiting, why not use this time to help me write my task notes?”

Jiang Fan said, somewhat speechlessly, “Are you really in such a hurry?”

Xia Chaoge clung to his arm and coaxed him, “Master Uncle~”

*Again with the childish act?*

Jiang Fan gave up, saying, “Alright, alright, I’ll write them now.”

Huh?

Li Shiqian froze in place.

*Who is this woman acting all coquettish?*

*She feels so unfamiliar!*

And, that man’s voice—

She followed the sound to look.

A face burned into her memory—one that filled her with unbearable shame—came into view.

“Jiang Fan!” she growled in a low, seething voice.

The defeat she’d suffered that day was an indelible humiliation!

Jiang Fan smiled faintly, “It’s been a while, Senior Sister Li.”

Li Shiqian gripped the hilt of her sword tightly.

She wished she could cut Jiang Fan down with a single strike!

*How does he even have the nerve to ask how I’ve been?*

“Senior Sister, calm down! Please, calm down!”

The disciples accompanying her hurriedly tried to hold her back.

Though Li Shiqian had reached Core Formation, she might not stand a chance against Jiang Fan.

After all, Jiang Fan had easily defeated Core Formation Realm Big Senior Brother Hua Xiangchen back then.

If they really fought, Li Shiqian would only humiliate herself again.

As if realizing this, Li Shiqian gritted her teeth and released her grip, her face falling into a grim expression. “You and I will settle our score eventually!”

With that, she stormed off to register her task with Nangong Xiaoyun.

The surrounding disciples watched, completely perplexed.

*Why does Li Shiqian seem so wary of Jiang Fan?*

Even Liang Feiyan revealed a puzzled look. “Li Shiqian has reached the Core Formation Realm.”

“So why does she seem afraid of Jiang Fan?”

“Could it be that Jiang Fan is truly powerful?”

But considering Jiang Fan’s lack of Spirit Root, he shook his head.

His mind clouded with uncertainty.

Nangong Xiaoyun meticulously registered tasks, recording Li Shiqian’s upcoming mission on a silver page.

Li Shiqian had no objections to this.

But when she noticed Jiang Fan’s name prominently displayed on the golden page, she couldn’t help but exclaim, “Junior Sister Nangong, is there some mistake?”

“How could Jiang Fan be assigned a Heaven-level task?”

“Is his strength even qualified?”

Even within the same level task, difficulty varied greatly.

The more challenging type, like Jiang Fan’s previous mission to escort avian-type beasts to the Desires Sect amidst immense danger.

The less perilous type, like slaying specific-level Demon Beasts on the frontlines.

Tasks were divided into Heaven, Earth, and Profound levels depending on difficulty.

Heaven-level tasks posed the greatest challenge but offered the most merit points—three hundred points.

Earth-level provided two hundred points.

Profound-level, or ordinary tasks, awarded one hundred points.

The rescue mission for Tai Lake’s patrol team was perilously unpredictable, with no disciples daring to accept it thus far.

Its difficulty level was unquestionably Heaven-level.

Even Core Formation Third Layer disciples needed to tread carefully when considering such tasks.

*Could Jiang Fan be at Core Formation Third Layer?*

As soon as the doubt arose.

Nangong Xiaoyun’s temper started to flare; realizing Jiang Fan stood nearby, she suppressed it and said:

“If you’re dissatisfied, go ahead and file a complaint with Vice Pavilion Master Zhuang.”

Li Shiqian pressed her lips together, not daring to speak further.

*This little tyrant? She might stir up trouble anywhere—best not provoke her.*

Planting her doubts for now, Li Shiqian scanned the crowd and pieced everything together. From what she assessed, Jiang Fan clearly had a strong connection with Nangong Xiaoyun.

“So that’s the reason!” Li Shiqian finally understood.

“Pulling strings even in a battlefield scenario—it’s disgraceful!”

She cast Jiang Fan a contemptuous glare.

An hour later.

Noon.

Within this hastily constructed palace-like command post.

A gaunt elder with a grim, unsmiling demeanor stepped forward.

Wearing full armor and surrounded by faintly visible strands of blood aura.

It was unmistakably the result of countless kills.

The scene sent shivers down everyone’s spine.

*How many Demon Beasts must one slaughter to create such a phenomenon?*

“Vice Pavilion Master Ye, here’s today’s Spirit Beast registration book.” Nangong Xiaoyun obediently handed over the book with both hands.

This man was none other than one of Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s stationed Vice Pavilion Masters.

Ye Cangyuan!

Ye Cangyuan took it without reaction, scanning the contents before he said:

“Today’s Spirit Beast supply is limited, only ten slots available—assigned based on highest task difficulty.”

Ten slots?

There were easily over thirty disciples present, waiting to acquire Spirit Beasts.

Xia Chaoge hadn’t planned to explain much, but noticing Jiang Fan, she elucidated:

“Master Uncle, the recent surge in Beast Tides on the frontlines has caused numerous Spirit Beasts to suffer injuries.”

“The number of usable Spirit Beasts dwindles by the day.”

“Until the Spirit Beast Sect provides reinforcements, the current situation is unlikely to improve.”

Jiang Fan nodded.

Earlier, Nangong Xiaoyun had even tearfully complained about her injured Spirit Beast.

*It seemed the Spirit Beasts were truly in short supply.*

“For Earth-level tasks—nine slots.”

“Xia Chaoge, you’ll ride the Single-Horned Spirit Horse!”

“Liang Feiyan, the Gale Spirit Deer!”

…

“Zheng Qing, the Fire-tailed Spirit Sheep!”

Li Shiqian’s face showed frustration.

She’d ranked just barely on the silver page, claiming the last Earth-level task slot.

But her mission was urgent and fleeting—the opportunity would be gone by tomorrow.

If it wasn’t completed today, proceeding the next day would make the effort meaningless.

Alas, she fell short by a single slot.

At this moment.

Ye Cangyuan’s voice echoed again: “For the Heaven-level task—one slot.”

“Jiang Fan, you’ll ride the Five-Colored Spirit Steed.”

The crowd gazed with envy.

The Five-Colored Spirit Steed was a Spirit Beast at Core Formation Fifth Level.

Its formidable strength and lightning speed spoke for themselves.

It was undeniably one of Sunset City’s finest Spirit Beasts.

Typically reserved for disciples undertaking the day’s most hazardous tasks.

Upon hearing this.

Li Shiqian’s discontent reached its peak!

Jiang Fan, allegedly benefiting through favoritism, somehow ended up assigned to the Five-Colored Spirit Steed?

Moreover, if he hadn’t been placed ahead of her…

Li Shiqian would’ve been in the tenth slot, securing a Spirit Beast essential to completing today’s task.

Disregarding protocol, and jeopardizing her assignment?

Could Li Shiqian tolerate such an outrage?

Without hesitation, she said, “Vice Pavilion Master Ye.”

“Disciple Li Shiqian formally reports Jiang Fan for favoritism.”

“I urge you to investigate his tasks thoroughly and ensure fairness for all!”