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Chapter 40 A heavy bounty and a silver jade steward

The atmosphere in the conference hall was solemn.

Jiang Yuran sat behind a sandalwood table engraved with strange runes, her pretty face full of coldness.
  Deacon Xu Xu Bei and steward Ma Rusong stood in front of the sandalwood table, their bodies a little tense, their heads lowered, not daring to make any sound.

Four great deacons, including Wu Liangye and Gao Yunchao, were sitting on both sides. Wu Liangye frowned slightly, carrying a wine gourd and taking a sip from time to time.

At the bottom, sitting on the sandalwood chairs, Ma Jiang and seven other deacons remained silent.

The rest were the forty-two stewards, who sat in order according to the order in which they joined the sect. Lin Xuankong, who had just joined the sect, naturally sat at the back.

He stared at Jiang Yuran and Ma Rusong with some surprise, thinking:

Looking at this posture, the pretty Taoist nun is going to get angry today, but since this Ma Rusong has a big backer and has just been promoted to a full-time manager, how could he be suddenly targeted by Manager Jiang? .This Ma Rusong really failed more than succeeded, so what trouble did he cause?
  While Lin Xuankong was thinking, Jiang Yuran glanced at everyone and said:
  "You have been fighting a lot during this time, and many of you have made extraordinary achievements, such as Deacon Ma Jiang, Deacon Zhao Yufei, Steward Lin Xuankong, Steward Nalan Yunzhu, etc.

In particular, Lin Xuankong, the manager, still performed extraordinary feats despite his advanced age, which surprised both me and the hall master! "

Having said this, her face softened slightly, and she smiled and nodded at Lin Xuankong, who was sitting at the bottom.

Many deacons and stewards couldn't help but look at Lin Xuankong, with expressions of surprise and envy on their faces.
  After all, there are only a few people in the entire Yinfu Sect who can be praised in public by the daughter of Yinfu Sect and the dignified Manager Jiang. This fiery-tempered Manager Jiang spends most of his time either trolling people or preparing to troll them. On the way!

While everyone's thoughts were wandering, Jiang Yuran continued to speak:

"Although the hall has already rewarded you based on your merits, we should still allow everyone to cultivate for a while! Unfortunately, something big has happened in the hall, so we can only let you work hard for a few more days!"

After speaking, she looked at Xu Bei and Ma Rusong,

"Deacon Xu, you are in charge of everything in the warehouse, right? Manager Ma, when it was stolen yesterday, you were guarding the warehouse with a few deputy stewards and disciples?"

The expressions of the two of them changed, and they each held their hands, "Yes" "Yes"

Chill appeared on Jiang Yuran's face again, and she shouted:

"In this case, we can still let the two thieves steal the materials in the third warehouse, and make countless martial arts cultivators in the entire Daze Mansion look at the Yinfu Sect's joke!"

Ma Rusong looked a little ugly, while Xu Bei gritted his teeth, cupped his hands and said:

"Manager, I was guarding the first warehouse at the time of the theft and was not aware of what happened in the third warehouse. In addition, Ma Rusong cannot be entirely blamed for this!

These two snitches went to the third warehouse with the weakest defense, and they were both on the second level. The key was that their darts were extremely powerful, and the darts were not empty. They were almost as sharp as the trick of the weirdo in the hat that was rumored some time ago. ,
  More than 40 disciples on guard were knocked down by sharp darts, and more than 20 disciples lost their lives on the spot. The three deputy stewards and Ma Rusong fought bravely, but were almost killed."

Jiang Yuran narrowed her eyes slightly, "According to your opinion, should I reward the injured Ma Rusong?"

Xu Bei's expression changed, he cupped his hands and said:
  "My subordinates don't dare! It's just that the snitch is very powerful and his flying knives are sharp. It's really not something that Ru Song and others can resist. Even if other stewards here were present, I'm afraid the result would be the same.

My subordinates just hope that the manager can give Rusong and I a chance to make up for our mistakes and capture those two snitches! "

After hearing this, many of the stewards sitting at the bottom looked at each other, shook their heads secretly and remained silent.

Most of these are stewards in the early and middle stages of the second level. If they fight against the flying knife experts on the second level, it is indeed difficult to resist. After all, martial practitioners in the middle stage of the second level are not like Lin Xuankong, who is in the late second level. It’s not time to resist sharp weapons!
  However, there were several stewards who seemed to be in the late second level, with a look of pride on their faces.

Lin Xuankong, who was sitting at the back, thought to himself:

It turned out that two snitches killed twenty disciples and looted the third warehouse. No wonder Taoist Sister Qiaoli is so angry! However, Xu Bei said that the snitch looked like a weirdo in a bamboo hat, which was really unfair, and he also looked down upon my hidden weapon skills!

Using his hidden weapon skills to deal with about forty martial arts cultivators without strong defenses, if he raised his hand more than a dozen times, there would definitely be no survivors.
  Wu Liangye, who was next to him, suddenly took two sips of wine and stood up. He came close to Jiang Yuran and whispered: "Manager Jiang, you have been away on an expedition during this period, so you may not have received any news."

Seeing this scene, Lin Xuankong, who was sitting at the back, couldn't help but frown. Although he couldn't hear Wu Liangye's words clearly, Wu Liangye was obviously pleading for Ma Rusong! What kind of backer did this bastard find? Deacon Xu was just fine. Even the chief deacon wanted to intercede on his behalf!

After listening to Wu Liangye's low-pitched persuasion, Jiang Yuran glanced at Ma Rusong, frowned and thought for a moment, and said:

"If Deacon Wu hadn't interceded, and if the problem hadn't occurred in the most important warehouse in the hall, I would have immediately punished both of you to do hard labor in Sifang City!

But under the rules of the sect, there must be a punishment. Xu Bei was not able to arrange things well, so he was fined for one year, and Ma Rusong was not good at guarding. Because he was injured in the fight with the snitch, he was forced to do so, and he was fined for half a year.
  Okay, you two go back and sit down! This mission is also a part of the two of you. If you can make up for it, your monthly salary will naturally be restored! "

After speaking, she looked at everyone and shouted: "Deacons and stewards, listen to the order!" When everyone heard the words, they all stood up and listened to the order.

"These two flying thieves stole two hundred and ten evil lizard beasts' essence and blood beads, two hundred Zembang beasts' forehead scales, and many other valuable materials. They also killed many disciples of my Yin Fu Sect!

“This matter is related to the lives of my Yinfu Sect disciples, as well as the interests and face of the sect, and it must not be underestimated!
  You all should immediately put down all your affairs and send all your disciples to investigate this thief, including the towns in the outer city. Even if you dig up three feet of the ground in Daze Mansion, you must find them out as a warning to others! "

"Yes!" Everyone responded in unison.

Jiang Yuran stood up,

"Anyone who gets the exact information will be rewarded two thousand taels of silver. Anyone who catches the thief will be rewarded with many trophies. The steward can be promoted to the silver jade steward and the deacon can be promoted to the silver jade deacon!"

Jiang Yuran and several chief deacons announced that the task was completed, left the martial arts hall, and went to the guest room to discuss matters.

Many deacons and stewards started discussing in the meeting hall.
  Deacon Ma summoned five of his subordinates, including Lin Xuankong and Manager Hu, together.
  To Lin Xuankong's surprise, Han Lu, who looked a little sad, was among them. This "Tu Emperor" whose legs had not grown yet was actually transferred to Deacon Ma. It seemed that Deacon Ma was afraid that he would be a manager outside. , slacked off in practice!

"What do you think?" Ma Jiang asked.

Several stewards shook their heads slightly and lowered their heads to think, but no one spoke for the time being.

Lin Xuankong secretly said: The forehead scales in the sect were actually taken away by this snitch. The other materials that the snitch kidnapped can be put aside. The two hundred Ze python forehead scales are really too tempting. If you can get them, , my eight hundred forehead scales are only two hundred short!

I must find a way to catch this snitch!

In particular, this is my third mission. Even if I don't go for the forehead scales, I just want to learn Yin Fu Gong as soon as possible. This third mission must be completed!

But he looked at the many deacons and stewards who were talking around him and thought to himself: This task is quite competitive!

"Xuankong, what do you think?" Ma Jiang suddenly said.

Lin Xuankong, who was distracted, paused.
  He thought for a while and said: "First, we must go to the scene to investigate, and then carefully question the disciples who fought against the snitch that day.

The second is to find the darts used by the snitch and see if we can find clues about the origin of the darts and the martial arts practitioners who are good at using them. In all schools, sects and martial arts schools, those who teach darts and hidden weapons should pay extra attention!
  Thirdly, sooner or later the snitch will get rid of those supplies. During this period, various merchants collecting supplies, as well as our official auction house in Daze Prefecture, should also send people to keep an eye on them! "

Seeing that what he said was clear and coherent, Ma Jiang couldn't help but nod and praised: "Not bad, very comprehensive, consistent with most of what I thought.

Next, I will leave it to you to inquire about the origin of darts and the martial arts schools where darts are practiced. Remember not to alert the enemy! "

After Ma Jiang finished speaking, he looked at Han Lu again, "What do you think?"

Han Lu was stunned and said: "Master, do you think one of the two guys who used darts is a geek in a bamboo hat? They are both masters of hidden weapons! Should we check from this angle?"

Lin Xuankong:
  Ma Jiang frowned, "I shouldn't ask you. Next, you should send people to keep an eye on the merchants and auction houses. This job should be a no-brainer!"

Han Lu was a little depressed and said: "It seems that the master thinks that I have no chance to become the steward of Yinyu!"

Hearing him talk about the silver jade manager, Ma Jiang couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
  "This time, Manager Jiang and the hall master seem to have made up their mind to kill the chicken to scare the monkeys, and vowed to catch this thief at all costs!
  Because our Yinfu Sect Dazetang has not promoted any disciples to become Yinyu stewards or Yinyu deacons for decades!

The silver jade position is fully twice as much as the monthly salary, medicinal materials, etc. of a normal steward and deacon. It is an honorary position that can only be obtained by performing many extraordinary achievements!

Over the past few decades, only Hall Master Xu Zhenhuan has made several extraordinary achievements in the position of steward and has become a silver jade steward. He is still talked about by everyone today!

From then on, he gradually became the most important person in the Yinfu Sect, second only to the Sect Master! "

When Lin Xuankong heard this, his eyes couldn't help but move. Is it twice as much as the salary of the manager?
  Under normal circumstances, I can receive two portions of medicinal materials. If I become the steward of Yinyu, wouldn't I be able to receive six portions of medicinal materials every day? With so much medicine, I can even drink hiccup potion!

This silver jade honor is so awesome!

However, the competition for this mission will definitely be extremely fierce. After all, who doesn’t want to get a lot of materials, and who doesn’t want to become a unique silver jade steward or silver jade deacon with a bright future!

But this time I have to complete the task before others. The large amount of medicinal materials from the Yinyu position, the two hundred Ze python forehead scales, and the practice of Yin Fu Gong, these are all too important to me! Lin Xuankong secretly clenched his fists.

(End of this chapter)