Started out getting scumbags, but then invested in the invincible Empress.

Chapter 270 Senior Brother Li's Righteousness

"Heh, do you really think this elder is easily frightened?"

Elder Sun didn't take it seriously and casually untied the bundle.

The bundle was untied, revealing a head with bristling hair and a ferocious expression.

Even though he had been dead for a long time, his eyes were still wide open, with the fear and resentment he felt before his death lingering deep in his pupils.

It was as if I had witnessed some kind of incomprehensible horror.

Elder Sun's breathing stopped at that moment.

He stared intently at the head, his face changing drastically, his lips trembling uncontrollably: "This...this is..."

He recognized this face.

Cheng Yuanliang!

He was once the leader of the Blazing Sun Peak, but he was also a traitor from the Demon Clan who had infiltrated the sect.

He suddenly looked up, his gaze sweeping across the faces of the crowd.

Finally, my subconscious gaze settled on Shen Ming, the one with the strongest cultivation: "You...you killed him?"

Shen Ming shook his head with a wry smile: "Elder Sun flatters me too much. With my meager cultivation, how could I possibly kill that demon Cheng Yuanliang?"

"Who is that?" Elder Sun asked urgently.

Shen Ming stepped aside and looked at Li Wudao behind him.

Elder Sun followed his gaze, and his pupils suddenly contracted.

"he?"

His voice suddenly rose, sharp with disbelief: "How could a newcomer who has only been in the sect for a year possibly kill Cheng Yuanliang?! Don't make fun of this elder!"

Shen Ming spread his hands, his face full of helplessness.

At this moment, Li Wudao finally spoke, his voice calm and even: "It was my master who killed him. I'm taking the credit on his behalf... I don't think that's against the rules, do I?"

Although Luo Hou was the one who killed the man, he was sent by Old Man Xia, so it's not wrong to say that.

Elder Sun was taken aback, then suddenly realized, and slapped his thigh heavily: "So that's how it is! Chief Xia's intervention... that explains it!"

He let out a long sigh, wiped the cold sweat from his brow, and laughed, "You bunch of brats, you scared this elder to death just now! You should have just said it was Chief Xia's doing..."

As he spoke, he re-examined the head, feeling increasingly relieved with each look.

"That traitor Cheng Yuanliang betrayed us, betrayed us, and murdered his fellow disciples. He deserved to die! He deserved to die!"

"........."

Afterwards, Elder Sun inquired in detail about the course of events.

Upon hearing that Li Wudao had led his men in a counterattack and wiped out the remaining demons, the old man slammed his hand on the counter and burst into laughter:

"Okay! Well done!"

The laughter shook the palace beams, causing dust to fall in a flurry, drawing the attention of all the disciples.

"You have made outstanding contributions to this mission! You have enhanced the prestige of our Xuantian Sect!"

Elder Sun's gaze towards Li Wudao was completely different now, filled with admiration:

"As usual, mission rewards will be distributed. In addition, the sect will also bestow additional contribution points and cultivation resources... All disciples who participate in this mission will be generously rewarded!"

As he spoke, his gaze swept over Shen Ming, Zhou Bai, and the others.

Those disciples who had miraculously survived had tears in their eyes and bowed in unison: "Thank you, Elder!"

The disciples watching from the sidelines were already dumbfounded.

"Cheng Yuanliang...is he really dead?"

"That's the Great Perfection of the Martial King realm! Chief Xia is indeed unfathomable..."

Amidst the murmurs, Li Wudao suddenly spoke up: "Elder Sun, what are the sect's plans for those fellow disciples who died at the hands of the demons?"

The sound wasn't loud, but it instantly silenced the entire hall.

Elder Sun's smile faded slightly. After a moment's thought, he gave a formulaic response:

"According to the sect's rules, those who die in the line of duty shall receive a pension of three thousand spirit stones, and their immediate family members shall receive support for ten years."

“Not enough,” Li Wudao shook his head.

Elder Sun frowned: "Then, in your opinion..."

The young man raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the surviving disciples, clear and resolute:

“In addition to compensation, the sect will provide additional support to the relatives of fellow disciples who died in the line of duty for ten years, and their disciples will have priority to enter the sect for cultivation.”

"also--"

He paused, then said, word by word:

"A 'Monument to Martyrs' should be erected in the sect square, and the names of all those who died in the line of duty should be engraved on it for future generations of disciples to admire and remember forever."

After he finished speaking, the entire hall fell into a deathly silence.

A few breaths later, the crowd erupted in chaos!

"A monument to martyrs?!"

"This...this would put their names on par with the greatest talents of all time, receiving offerings for generations to come?"

"Senior Brother Li is trying to secure a good posthumous reputation for his fallen comrades!"

Those disciples who had personally experienced the mission and witnessed the tragic deaths of their fellow disciples could not help but have tears welling up in their eyes.

Elder Sun was stunned, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

There was agreement, there was approval, but also deep hesitation.

If all these requirements are met, it will be a considerable expense.

"This matter...is of great importance."

He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "I dare not make a decision on my own. I need to report to the sect and wait for the higher-ups to make a decision."

"Thank you for your help, Elder."

Li Wudao nodded and said no more.

After receiving the mission rewards, he led everyone away.

Upon reaching the palace gate, Zhou Bai strode forward and bowed deeply to Li Wudao:

"Senior Brother Li is so righteous, Zhou Bai...I am deeply grateful!"

His voice choked with emotion, each word heavy with emotion.

"Senior Brother Li is so righteous!"

"..."

The surviving disciples followed closely behind, bowing in unison, their eyes filled with admiration.

Everyone understands that Li Wudao's actions are purely thankless and arduous.

They would never dare to make such a request.

"It's just my duty, there's no need for such formality."

Li Wudao smiled faintly and helped the disciples up.

He turned to look at Zhou Bai's empty sleeve, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes:

"I will try to reattach your arms. As for your sister's strange illness... I will go and see her in a few days."

After patting the other person on the shoulder, Li Wudao bid farewell to the group and left.

Zhou Bai stood there, his lips pressed tightly together. He paused for a moment, then suddenly chuckled softly.

.......

Li Wudao, along with Li Nanzhi and the green-haired tortoise, was about to return to Misty Peak.

Let's find Old Man Xia to "settle the score".

As a result, just after turning off the main mountain road, they bumped into two familiar figures.

"Sir!"

"You're back!"

Li Dabao and Li Xiaoyu rushed over, their faces full of surprise.

After several months apart, the two had become much more solid, clearly indicating that they had made considerable progress in their cultivation within the sect.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Li Wudao noticed their hurried manner and asked:

Where are you going?

"The Illusionary Demon Tower!"

Li Xiaoyu eagerly answered, her eyes shining, "Senior Sister Jiang has emerged from seclusion and is currently challenging the tower!"

Is Xiao Jiang climbing the tower?

Li Wudao was taken aback: "It's just a tower challenge, why make such a fuss?"

"Your Highness, you are unaware of this."

Li Dabao lowered his voice, but his tone couldn't hide his excitement:

"Senior Sister Jiang is now extremely famous within the sect, and her every move attracts attention."

I heard that she broke into the top 1000 of the Xuan Tian Ranking on her first attempt at the tower, and now, several months later, she's attempting it again. Everyone wants to know where she'll end up..."

Li Xiaoyu nodded repeatedly and added, "I heard that even several peak masters have come in person!"

Li Wudao was stunned.

He never expected that in just a few months, "Little Jiang's" reputation within the sect would have reached such a high level.

At this moment, Li Nanzhi, who was standing next to her, blinked her beautiful eyes and asked curiously, "Cousin, who are you talking about? Is that Senior Sister Jiang very famous?"

Before he could finish speaking, several disciples who were jogging by cast disdainful glances his way.

"Never heard of Fairy Jiang? You bumpkin."

"Ignore them, hurry up, or we won't get a seat!"

The group hurried past.

Li Nanzhi, hands on her hips, glared at their retreating figures, angrily shouting, "Who are you calling a bumpkin! This young lady..."

"OK OK."

Li Wudao pulled her back and shook his head helplessly.

This scene... is not much different from those fan gatherings in my past life.

At this moment, the green-haired turtle's eyes darted around, and it said mischievously, "Kid, what are you waiting for? Your lover is trying to break into the tower, aren't you going to go check it out?"

"?!"

Li Nanzhi looked at Li Wudao with suspicion, her eyes filled with "there's a story here!"

"Don't listen to this bastard's nonsense."

Li Wudao kicked the turtle shell, "If you keep talking nonsense, I'll make turtle soup for you tonight."

The green-haired turtle turned its head back, looking calm and collected: "I bet you really want to go."

Li Wudao was momentarily speechless.

To be honest, he was also quite curious about how many levels this "little maid" with the air of an emperor could actually reach.

Finally, he glanced at the sea of ​​people in the direction of the Illusionary Demon Tower and coughed twice:

"Ahem... Well... if we're free, it wouldn't hurt to go take a look."

After saying that, he put his hands behind his back, hummed a little tune, and leisurely walked away with the crowd.

Li Nanzhi quickly followed, her beautiful eyes crinkling with curiosity.

She also wanted to see for herself what kind of charm this "Fairy Jiang" who could make the entire Xuantian Sect so excited was.

"Fine, you're just being stubborn..."

The green-haired tortoise followed at the back, curling its lip and its eyes filled with disdain, as if to say, "This saint has already seen through everything."