Chapter 35: He Jiang's Dilemma

On the morning of the second day, within He Jiang's residence.

A venerable female elder arrived at He Jiang's mansion, responsible for verifying the disciple list submitted by He Jiang for the upcoming sect competition. The sect competition held great significance for the branches, and every senior in the sect hoped for more of their disciples to participate. Therefore, dedicated individuals were assigned to verify the lists to prevent any foul play.

After the female elder completed her verification, she joined He Jiang in the reception hall for tea.

"Elder He, I am truly grateful for your cooperation. Today's verification went smoothly, and I express my thanks," the elder extended her gratitude to He Jiang with a courteous bow.

"Sister Liu, you are too polite. Supporting your work is our responsibility. Thankful words need not be overstated. We have been senior siblings for many years, and it's been a long time since we caught up. Seizing this opportunity for a reunion is not a bad idea!" He Jiang smiled warmly at Elder Liu. "Servant, bring tea for Sister Liu and us!"

At that moment, a disciple standing at the entrance went to fetch the tea.

As the disciple approached with the tea, Qin Long suddenly appeared.

"Young Martial Brother, Elder Liu is an esteemed guest in our mansion. Pouring tea must be flawless. Allow me to inspect the tea to ensure there are no errors!" Qin Long solemnly addressed the disciple carrying the tea.

"Yes, Senior Brother." The disciple handed the tea to Qin Long.

Pretending to examine the tea, Qin Long took advantage of the distracted disciple and swiftly dropped three transparent pills into the left tea cup. These pills dissolved upon contact with water, leaving no trace of any unusual substances.

"All is well. However, when serving the tea, remember, Elder Liu is an esteemed guest. Right is grand, so be sure to present the tea on the right to Elder Liu, and the left is for our Master." Qin Long handed the tea tray to the disciple, earnestly instructing.

"Senior Brother, I understand."

With that, the disciple entered the reception hall carrying the tea tray.

Once inside, a sly glint flashed in Qin Long's eyes as he watched the disciple. "Master, the tea has been served," the disciple reported after placing the right tea cup in front of Elder Liu and the left one in front of He Jiang.

"Master, Elder Liu, please enjoy!" The disciple then withdrew.

He Jiang lifted his tea cup with both hands and toasted Elder Liu. "Elder Liu, today, I replace wine with tea to offer you a toast. I hope that your elegance and cultivation continue to flourish."

Elder Liu's eyes revealed a hint of displeasure, but she still smiled, raising her tea cup in acknowledgment. "Thank you, Senior Brother."

As the tea was warm, both individuals drank it in one go.

After finishing the tea, He Jiang sighed, wearing a nostalgic expression. "Ah, Elder Liu, when we were young, you were the most beautiful disciple of our generation. Almost all senior brothers had an admiration for you. In those days, I..."

"Senior Brother, let's not dwell on the past. It was many years ago, and discussing it further would be of no benefit," Elder Liu interrupted, avoiding the topic.

He Jiang chuckled, his gaze becoming somewhat profound. "Elder Liu, both of us are still solitary individuals. Do you think we..."

"Elder He, it's getting late, and I have important matters to attend to. I'll take my leave now." Elder Liu didn't like He Jiang, and when he started discussing things she didn't want to talk about, she naturally became displeased. She stood up and prepared to leave.

A hint of anger flashed in He Jiang's eyes, but he concealed it with a smile. "Since you're already here, why not stay a little longer? There won't be any harm in reminiscing."

"Senior Brother, there are important matters for Elder Liu to attend to. Let's catch up another time. Goodbye, Senior Brother!"

"Halt!" Suddenly, He Jiang stood up, directly blocking Elder Liu.

Elder Liu furrowed her brows and asked, "Senior Brother He, what do you want to do?"

He Jiang revealed an evil, lecherous smile, and his eyes turned crimson.

"Hehe, Elder Sister, can you guess what I want to do? Of course, it's to engage in delightful activities!" He Jiang appeared wicked, causing Elder Liu's whole body to shudder.

"Elder He, show some restraint!" Elder Liu's tone became stern, almost angry.

"Ohhahaha! Elder Sister Liu, look at how beautiful you are. Even now, you remain a solitary figure. It's truly a pity. How about yielding to me today!" He Jiang shamelessly declared.

Elder Liu's face turned red, and her eyes reflected anger. From not liking He Jiang, she had escalated to downright disgust. She hadn't expected He Jiang to be such a person, and it was truly nauseating.

"Elder He, you are too audacious! I will report this to the sect master immediately!" She spoke firmly, ready to leave.

"Elder Sister Liu, don't leave! Stay here, and we can have some fun together. I'll let you taste the most delicious pleasures in the world. Hahaha!" He Jiang made a direct lunge at Elder Liu.

Seeing the situation turn dire, Elder Liu immediately activated her footwork to escape. However, with only second-level Martial Spirit cultivation, she was considerably inferior to He Jiang, who was at the third-level Martial Spirit realm. In just a few steps, He Jiang blocked her path.

"Damn it! You're too audacious! If you continue with such vulgar language, I won't hold back, He Jiang!" Elder Liu drew her sword, shouting angrily.

"You can shout all you want; even if you scream your lungs out, no one will come to save you!" He Jiang, with red eyes, burst into wicked laughter and once again lunged at Elder Liu.

Bang! The reception hall echoed with the sounds of a fierce battle, sword qi slashing through the air, nearly piercing through the walls.

"This is bad! Master and Elder Liu are fighting!"

"Quick, inform the other elders!"

The disciples outside heard the commotion, shouting loudly. However, none dared to step forward to intervene. After all, both individuals involved were high-level Martial Spirit experts, and these disciples wouldn't risk their lives for a mere jest.

Observing the situation, Qin Long sneered and then left the scene.

...

"Master, I've successfully carried out your instructions. He Jiang is currently under the influence of the Yin-Yang Fusion Elixir, attempting to violate Elder Liu. Elder Liu is resisting with all her might, and the situation has likely been reported to other elders and the sect master," Qin Long reported to Wu Tian from a secluded location in the back mountains of the Qi Tian Sect.

"Haha! The Yin-Yang Fusion Elixir is indeed powerful. The bigger the commotion, the better. After this incident, He Jiang's reputation will surely be tarnished. This arrogant fellow dares to oppose me; I'll ruin his reputation before swiftly dealing with him!" Wu Tian clenched his fist tightly.

"Let's go! Quickly, let's go witness the spectacle. There's probably going to be a good show!" Wu

 Tian abandoned the broom, heading towards He Jiang's residence. How could he miss such an entertaining event?