Yan Xu stared at Yan Zhaoge. Yan Zhaoge smiled slightly, waiting quietly, no longer speaking.
The Enforcement Elder looked at the two of them and sighed. "I don't know about this secret either. There are no records of it in the sect's ancient records."
"Junior apprentice-nephew Yan, perhaps you have set a precedent. No matter what, I must first remember your contributions."
"As for whether the Deacon Elder of the Spirit Wind Valley knew about this, we'll have to summon him and the relevant people of the Spirit Wind Valley to interrogate them before we can make a conclusion."
Yan Zhaoge smiled, "The secrecy of the Jade Essence still has to be controlled to a certain extent. After all, this method of obtaining it is actually extremely easy."
"Aside from the Spirit Wind Canyon, the world is vast. There are other places that produce Cloud Vein Stones. This thing is far less valuable than Jade Essence."
"It's true that our sect needs a large amount of Jade Essence, but in the end, the rarer something is, the more valuable it is. If we want to gain the upper hand, we have to seal the news."
"Mining also needs to be done in an orderly manner to avoid attracting attention. I believe that the elders of our sect will have a comprehensive consideration, so I won't say anything more here."
The Law Enforcement Elder said, "Of course."
Glancing at Yan Xu, he slowly said, "This matter is of great importance, and is no longer just a problem of the Eastern Tang. It is not even within the scope of the East Heaven Region's jurisdiction, and needs to be decided by the sect."
Yan Xu's face darkened as he nodded. "I agree."
Yan Zhaoge continued, "It's just that the current importance of the Spirit Wind Canyon is no longer comparable to how it was in the past. Before the clan can come up with an official constitution, it still needs to be stabilized. Is it appropriate for an Acting Elder who is yet to be investigated to still sit over there?"
The Law Enforcement Elder was silent for a moment. Yan Xu's eyes narrowed into slits, and a cold light shone from them.
"Yan Zhaoge, is this something you can interfere in?"
"It's true that you contributed to the matter of the Cloud-Veined Stones, but how can you participate in the appointment and dismissal of the Managing Elders and the arrangement of the candidates?"
"Don't get carried away!"
Yan Zhaoge said mildly, "Wen Ningzhi is Elder Yan's trusted aide; you naturally understand him better than I do."
The cold light in Yan Xu's eyes intensified. How could he not understand the meaning behind Yan Zhaoge's words?
Your confidant might have colluded with the enemy, but what about you?
Looking at Yan Zhaoge, the Disciplinary Elder sighed slightly.
He really had a personality that did not allow himself to be at a disadvantage. Furthermore, he was extremely domineering. Not to mention the Managing Elder, he even dared to stand up to the Principal Elder.
However, this time, he had come to question Yan Zhaoge without any concrete evidence, only having his suspicions. While he did not have any concrete evidence to prove that Wen Ningzhi was clear on the secret of the Cloud-Veined Stones, how could he not investigate it?
He naturally knew that Yan Zhaoge was counterattacking, but who could guarantee that Wen Ningzhi really did not know about it?
Although ignorance was not a crime, the Enforcement Elder still felt his heart ache when he thought about the massive amount of Cloud-Veined Stones that flowed out every year.
As for Wen Ningzhi snitching on Yan Zhaoge, that was instead more likely due to the conflict between factions and the matter with Elder Cui back then.
At this moment, the King of the Eastern Tang Kingdom said slowly, "Although the Spirit Wind Canyon is within the territory of the Eastern Tang, it is still the private property of Broad Creed Mountain. This King is not in a position to say too much about it. However, when the Jade Essence is mined in the future, please leave some for my Eastern Tang. In terms of price, we will naturally not let Broad Creed Mountain suffer a loss. Everything will be done according to the rules."
"In the past two years, the production of Jade Essence over at the Mountain and Wind Domains has been rather tight, being extremely scarce. My Eastern Tang is also in urgent need of it, so I hope that Broad Creed Mountain can lend a helping hand."
Although he did not express his stance, the Spirit Wind Canyon was, after all, on the territory of the Eastern Tang Kingdom. Even without the King of the Eastern Tang Kingdom saying it, everyone could feel his dissatisfaction towards Wen Ningzhi.
Yan Xu closed his eyes and sucked in a deep breath, his expression regaining its calm.
He opened his eyes once more, his gaze already calm as he swivelled his head to look at Xu Chuan, "Although this old man believes that Ningzhi was not aware of it, now that he has to undergo an investigation, and the Spirit Wind Canyon also needs to be quickly reorganized and pacified, he is indeed not suitable to continue holding the position of Acting Elder there."
"Transferring people over from elsewhere will require time to familiarize themselves with the situation. The matter of the Cloud-Veined Stones must be relaxed on the outside, but tense on the inside; it cannot be delayed. Xu Chuan, you are the Acting Elder of Overlooking Abyss City, being the closest to the Spirit Wind Canyon and having the most contact with it. You will temporarily take charge of the Spirit Wind Canyon, until the clan has made a formal decision."
"Holding two posts at once, the burden is very heavy; you should be more vigilant."
Xu Chuan calmed his emotions, the flattery and slipperiness he had when he was alone with Yan Zhaoge completely disappearing without a trace. With a solemn expression on his face, he replied, "Bearing the clan's orders, I will do my utmost, exhausting all my efforts."
Yan Xu glanced at Yan Zhaoge, not saying a word as he nodded towards the Disciplinary Elder and the King of the Eastern Tang Kingdom, "Old Monster Han is related to the abnormalities in the Sealing Dragon Abyss. This matter is no small matter; this old man will try to find him again."
After taking his leave, Yan Xu no longer spoke as he got up and strode out of the Great Hall.
The King of the Eastern Tang Kingdom also stood up, saying to the Disciplinary Elder, "The abnormalities in the Sealing Dragon Abyss are no small matter; we can slowly discuss the matter of the Jade Essence later. This King will also go to the Sealing Dragon Abyss to take a look. Elder, please do as you please; if there is anything, my Eastern Tang will cooperate."
The Disciplinary Elder nodded, "I shall first thank Your Majesty here. As for the Sacred Sun Clan, we will not make things difficult for Your Majesty; our clan will negotiate with them."
Yan Zhaoge also smiled, "Take care, Uncle; Zhaoge will go pay a visit later."
A hint of a smile appeared on the King of the Eastern Tang Kingdom's stern face as he lightly patted Yan Zhaoge's shoulder and walked out.
The Disciplinary Elder coughed lightly, looking towards Yan Zhaoge as he said slowly, "The matter of Wen Ningzhi, let's not talk about it for the time being."
"Junior apprentice-nephew Yan, this time you brought a junior disciple to the Sealing Dragon Abyss for tempering. During this time, the whereabouts of a disciple were unknown; even if it was not caused by you, as the Martial Scholar leading the group, you also have some responsibility."
"You found a way to further upgrade the Internal Crystal Furnace; this is a merit."
"Defeating the Sacred Sun Clan's direct lineage genius Chao Yuanlong in a domineering fashion, spreading the fame of our clan; this is also worthy of praise."
"Discovering the secret of the Cloud-Veined Stones is also a merit."
"Merit does not make up for demerits, demerits do not make up for merit. Our clan is very clear about rewards and punishments; your final reward as well as some punishment will be officially announced in the near future. Some matters involve secrets, so your reward will not be publicly announced; I believe you understand this."
This bit of punishment was only symbolic; it was part of the clan's rules and regulations, which even the Chief had to abide by. However, it was completely inconsequential.
As for the reward, it was obviously much more generous.
Yan Zhaoge naturally understood this principle. Smiling, he nodded, "I understand."
After taking his leave of the Great Hall, Yan Zhaoge saw the group of young disciples who had accompanied him into the Sealing Dragon Abyss earlier all surrounding him, "Senior apprentice-brother Yan, how was it? Are you alright?"
Yan Zhaoge laughed, "There wasn't any problem in the first place; it was fine as long as I made things clear with the Elders; what problem could there be?"
"However, some people are going to have problems."
On that day, the Acting Elder of the Spirit Wind Canyon, Wen Ningzhi, was temporarily relieved of his position, and was summoned for questioning by the East Region's Disciplinary Elder.
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