Chapter 911: Repaying Favor With Backstabbing

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Jiang Hao was confused. He didn’t know what he had achieved this time.

He had taken care not to do anything big during this mission. He had only performed the duties a.s.signed to him and nothing else.

How could he have achieved something big?

Seeing Jiang Hao bewildered, Liu Xingchen smiled. “Junior Brother Jiang, did you meet a lantern-carrying person on your mission?”

“Lantern-carrying person?” Jiang Hao asked.

“Yes.” Liu Xingchen nodded. “Do you know that he was captured?”

“Yes.” Jiang Hao nodded. He had met him while patrolling.

“He said you led him to the trap that led to his capture. His capture is credited to you,” said Liu Xingchen.

Jiang Hao was at a loss for words.

He was perplexed. The direction he had pointed at shouldn’t have led him to a trap.

How did the lantern-carrying disciple end up there?

Were the traps both inside and outside the sect?

He remembered the lantern-carrying disciple mentioning that he would leave him a gift. Was this the gift?

Jiang Hao sighed. He had genuinely tried to guide the lantern-carrying disciple to the exit. Why would he stab him in the back in exchange?

High merits were not necessarily a good thing. He could easily be taken off the suspect list because of this.

“Is it possible that he walked into the trap by himself and said it was because of me just to save some embarra.s.sment?” Jiang Hao asked.

“We haven’t considered that possibility,” Liu Xingchen said in surprise. “Regardless, credit must be given where it’s due. It is indeed strange for such a powerful individual to mention you. So, you need to come with us and answer some questions. If there are no issues, you will gain the merits. Otherwise, it might create some trouble for you.”

Jiang Hao was puzzled. What trouble would it all lead to?

“You’ll either receive merits with suspicion, or your movements will be restricted. Of course, you’d be free to move about in the sect,” said Liu Xingchen.

Jiang Hao understood.

It was better to accept the merits with some suspicion than to be subjected to a deeper investigation.

“Shall we go then?” Liu Xingchen asked.

Upon reaching the Law Enforcement Hall, Jiang Hao faced two middle-aged men.

One was in the late stage of the Soul Ascension Realm, and the other was at the peak of the Soul Ascension Realm. They were powerful cultivators.

It was rare to see Return to Void Realm cultivators for such a task. Besides, the sect didn’t have manpower to spare.

The presence of Soul Ascension Realm cultivators was huge.

“Just some minor questions, Junior Brother,” said the middle-aged man with a smile and sat down. “It’s about the lantern-carrying disciple. How many times have you met him?”

Jiang Hao didn’t hide anything. He recounted everything truthfully. He mentioned the first time he had seen the lantern-carrying man and had reported it to a senior. The others had been asleep when he met the same person a second time.

After questioning for a while, the two men drank some tea. “Alright.”

“Junior Brother, you can leave now. There are no issues for now, but we might call you again to ask more about the situation. We hope you won’t leave the sect without reason. Of course, if the Task Hall guarantees your journey, you do not have to worry.”

Jiang Hao was speechless.

He wondered if this person was sent by the Task Hall to speak for him.

“Can I leave now?” Jiang Hao asked.

“Of course. Junior Brother Jiang, we’re sorry for the inconvenience of having to call you here multiple times. You’re free to leave. However, you can always visit for some tea,” said the middle-aged man and smiled.

Jiang Hao was about to leave when a young man said, “Wait, Junior Brother Jiang.”

“Is there anything else?” Jiang Hao turned around.

He had already handed them the spirit stones from his last failure. There shouldn’t be any problem.

After exchanging a few polite words, Jiang Hao left. He didn’t see Liu Xingchen this time. He probably was too busy.

Sighing, Jiang Hao walked back.

He had been fooled by the lantern-carrying disciple.

On the bright side, he had someone who wanted him to plant high-quality spirit herbs.

He was unsure what effect this would have on the suspect list. As his cultivation progressed, the list might no longer accommodate him.

By the time he arrived at the Spirit Herb Garden, it was already late in the afternoon.

Everyone was busy, and he didn’t want to disturb them.

He decided to calm himself first and then contact Shangguan Qingsu.

Along the way, he also needed to make a trip to the Lawless Tower to meet King Hai Luo and find out more about the Shangguan family.

However, before he could rest, a message arrived.

It instructed him to head to the Lawless Tower as soon as possible.

In the southern region, Xu Bai moved through the air at an incredible speed.

After nearly two years, he had finally approached the Blackheaven Sect.

This journey had not been easy.

Along the way, he saw people fighting below.

It was one person against a group, and he seemed to be losing.

“That person is somewhat strange…”

Xu Bai observed closely. The young man was clearly heavily injured, yet his strong will kept him fighting.

He was good with a blade, and his technique was decent.

“After descending the mountain, all my actions have been driven by my own conscience. Regardless of right or wrong, you have no right to judge me. I am worthy of heaven and earth. Since you want to kill me, I will kill all of you in return.”

There was a roar and a burst of formidable power.

The blade swept across.

Even in death, he refused to go down without a fight.

Boom!

The power erupted. Eventually, everyone fell to the ground.

Xu Bai was astonished.

“That person’s talent is decent… he doesn’t seem ordinary. His blade skills are just okay, but his state of mind is strong. He looks familiar…”