Su Xiaorong's reputation had spread far and wide. No one would believe that she would bend the law for personal gain.
She immediately stood up and reported, "Reporting to Sect Master, when we went to investigate, Yanshan Robber had already changed its name to Swallow Dock, and is now doing a legitimate business."
"Oh?" Guan Shanhai raised his eyebrows slightly, "Then why did someone report to the Disciplinary Court that Yan Li and his men were plundering and burning everywhere?"
"This disciple has always been one to correct his mistakes …" A trace of blood could be seen at the corner of Yan Li's mouth, and his consciousness seemed to be a little blurry, "Ever since I entered the Court Of Sword, I have always wanted to correct my evil ways and do a legitimate business …"
"Look, look, such a good child, how did he get beaten up like this?" Guan Shanhai pointed at Xu Longhua and said.
Xu Longhua said solemnly, "This disciple believes that if junior apprentice-brother Yan really turns over a new leaf, he will use this beating to bid farewell to his past, as compensation to those who have been hurt by junior apprentice-brother Yan."
Guan Shanhai thought for a while, then said, "That seems reasonable. Being a robber is never good. "
"Senior apprentice-brother Xu, I remember that you are not a member of the Disciplinary Court," Cao Zigu said coldly. "What right do you have to punish junior apprentice-brother Yan? Are you trying to avenge your useless brother?"
"Shut up, what nonsense are you spouting in front of the Sect Master!" Cao Zijun immediately rebuked.
"Look at how badly junior apprentice-brother Yan has been beaten up!" Cao Zigu said angrily, suppressing his voice.
"Even so, don't be rude in front of the Sect Master. The Sect Master will naturally give justice to Yan Li!" Cao Zijun's face was as cold as ice.
"Junior apprentice-brother Cao," Xu Longhua said angrily, "My brother did make some mistakes, and now he has received a punishment worse than death. What, is your Cangjian Peak still not satisfied, and wants to deprive him of the few remaining years of his life?"
Cao Zigu laughed coldly, "That trash deserves it. Who asked him to attempt a sneak attack when junior apprentice-brother Yan was undergoing the Head Bestowment? If junior apprentice-brother Yan was not a first-rate true name cultivator, who would he be crying injustice to now?"
"You!" Xu Longhua's eyes were about to pop out of their sockets, but he didn't explode on the spot. Instead, he cupped his fists towards Guan Shanhai and said, "Sect Leader, you've always taught your disciples that fellow disciples should be united and help each other, to be kind and friendly. But look, the disciples of Cangjian Peak keep calling my brother trash. Just because his real name was destroyed, he's no longer a fellow disciple?"
Guan Shanhai's face darkened and he did not speak.
Cao Zijun saw the clues and his expression changed slightly. He angrily rebuked Cao Zigu: "You evil creature, you even dare to forget the headmaster's words. I think you have become stupid from practicing the sword. Apologize to Long Shou!"
"I apologize to him?" Cao Zigu stared at his father in disbelief.
"Evil creature!" Cao Zijun kicked out, causing Cao Zigu to kneel on the ground. He then bowed towards Guan Shanhai and said, "Sect Leader, this kid of mine has always been rash and brainless, acting recklessly and recklessly. Who would have thought that he would also act like this in front of Sect Leader. He's completely lawless. When I return, I will definitely discipline him properly!"
While Cao Zigu was unwilling to accept this, he didn't dare to act up. He could only kneel there and sulk.
Guan Shanhai pretended as if nothing had happened, saying, "Then what do you have to say now? Swallow Dock is currently doing legitimate business."
"Sect Leader, you are too kind," Xu Longhua moved to the side and said, "Senior apprentice-uncle Wang has already given full authority to junior apprentice-brother Lang to handle this matter. It is only because the Disciplinary Institution is lacking in manpower recently that I have become an assistant under senior apprentice-uncle Wang. Junior apprentice-brother Lantai, I will leave this matter to you. "
The junior apprentice-brother Lantai he spoke of was a young man dressed in brocade clothes. He had a short mustache on his upper lip that was neatly trimmed. His square face looked quite handsome, and even when he wasn't smiling, his smile seemed to be filled with magnetism. He had been standing at the side from the beginning without saying a word. Now that he heard someone speak, he stood in the middle and cupped his hands towards Guan Shanhai. "Sect Leader, regarding this matter, the Disciplinary Institution has no objections."
This person was called Wang Langtai, a second-class deacon of the Disciplinary Institution. At the same time, he was also the son of the head of the Disciplinary Institution. His status in the Heavenly Sword Peak was second only to the personal disciple of the Sect Leader, and he was an extremely important person.
The Disciplinary Institution only had three classes of deacons: A, B, and C, with the highest being A class. The requirements to be selected as a deacon were very strict. When Su Xiaorong first joined the Disciplinary Institution, she was only a second-class deacon. When she first joined the Disciplinary Institution, she had only been promoted to an A-class deacon.
The authority of an A-class deacon was not small, and they could transfer five hundred disciples from each branch at any time. Below the C-class were law enforcement disciples, and the requirements to be selected were not simple. First, they had to be in the Impartation State, and secondly, they could not have any blemishes. To be a law enforcement disciple, they had to first abide by the law, and only then could they be a role model.
"How can there be no objections?" Guan Shanhai asked.
Wang Langtai smiled and said, "Senior Aunt Xiaorong is publicly recognized as impartial in the entire Court Of Sword, and even in the Jambu Realm. Since this is the result of her investigation, the entire Disciplinary Institution will not have any objections."
Guan Shanhai said, "So, the Disciplinary Institution wants to find Yan Li not guilty?"
"If this is the case, then there is no need for the Disciplinary Institution to exist," Wang Langtai said.
"Then what do you mean?" Guan Shanhai asked.
"Junior apprentice-brother Yan's actions are ultimately biased," Wang Langtai turned his head to look at Yan Li, "We cannot say that because he has walked the right path, we can pretend that the past has never happened. Could it be that after every evil person has turned over a new leaf, we can let bygones be bygones?"
"Senior apprentice-brother Wang, why don't you just say what you want to do?" Cao Zigu said.
Wang Langtai said, "We can't do much. After all, we are from the same sect. It would not be good to chill junior apprentice-brother Yan's heart. Let's just give a small punishment as a warning to the greater good." He turned to Yan Li, "Junior apprentice-brother Yan, from today onwards, you will be grounded for a year. Report to the Disciplinary Institution once a day. As long as you do not make any mistakes during this period, your past will be put to rest."
"A year!" Cao Zigu exclaimed, "Doesn't that mean that I won't be able to participate in the Devil Sweeping Conference?
"Forgive me for not being able to comply," Yan Li said directly.
Cao Zigu's expression changed. He lowered his voice and said to Yan Li, "You cannot defy the Disciplinary Institution's verdict. Quickly agree to it. We will think of something else!"
"Junior apprentice-brother Yan, are you going to defy the Disciplinary Institution?!" Xu Longhua couldn't wait for that to happen. He laughed coldly in his heart and said sternly, "The Disciplinary Institution was established by the Sect Master. Not only did he perfect the legal system of the Court Of Sword, but he also made the seven branches of the Court Of Sword work together. If you defy the Disciplinary Institution, you are defying the supreme power of execution that the Sect Master has bestowed upon the Disciplinary Institution. Are you going to stand against the entire Court Of Sword?! "
He flattered Yan Li like it was free of charge.
They were all from the same sect, but he wanted nothing more than to put him to death. This kind of hatred could not be resolved.
"Sect Master, please allow me to report." Cao Zigu's heart trembled. He hurriedly stood up, cupped his hands, and said, "Yan Li has passed the Four Introductory Realms, which is enough to show that he is extraordinarily talented. He is also young and full of vigor. It is understandable that he wants to use this Devil Sweeping Conference to make a name for himself. Why don't we wait until the Devil Sweeping Conference is over before imposing this punishment of confinement? "
"Elder Cao," Wang Langtai said unhappily, "if this precedent is set, even the punishment can be delayed. What prestige would the Disciplinary Institution have then? What would they use to discipline their disciples? "
"Sect Master, for the sake of Yan Li …"
Guan Shanhai suddenly waved his hand and said, "What Langtai says makes sense. This precedent cannot be set. Otherwise, it will be the beginning of unrest." He then said to Yan Li, "I know that this is unfair to you, but there is no need to be so anxious about the Devil Sweeping Conference. You are still young. You can participate in it ten years later. You will be more confident then. Then, it will be time for you to amaze the world."
Xu Longhua scrutinized Yan Li's expression closely. The latter was indeed as anxious as he had imagined. However, he seemed to be afraid of the Sect Master's authority and did not dare to continue speaking out against it. He felt that he was just one step away from putting the other party to death, but he was just that one step away.
"If we miss this Devil Sweeping Conference, we will also lose the opportunity to be imparted in the Vast Micro Forest." Yan Li said in a low voice, "Sect Master, I am a first-grade sword master. I cannot wait for ten years to be imparted. If we really lose this opportunity, it will be a loss for the Court Of Sword. I hope you will understand."
Guan Shanhai's face darkened. He said coldly, "Why? Not only do you dare to disobey the Law Enforcement Court, but you also dare to disobey me?"
"Disciple … does not dare …" Yan Li clenched his fists.
"I know you are a first-grade sword master and a genius who has passed the Four Elementary Realms. However, even I am not above the sect rules. Langtai's punishment is very appropriate. He only grounded you for a year, and we will let bygones be bygones. What else do you want?"
Guan Shanhai's face darkened. "If you are still not satisfied, then continue to be locked in the Sword Prison. Come out when you have thought it through!"
"Yan Li!" Cao Zijun tugged at Yan Li anxiously. "Agree to it quickly!"
Yan Li took a deep breath. "Yes …" He was indignant and did not want to stay a moment longer. However, he suddenly thought of something and held himself back. He bowed and said, "Thank you for your leniency, Sect Master. This disciple will take his leave."
"Go." Guan Shanhai waved his hand.
Only then did Yan Li leave.
Cao Zigu hurriedly got up and chased after him. When he got outside, he saw a sword light already far away.
"That bastard, that bastard!" Cao Zijun chased after him and scolded angrily. "Didn't I tell him not to talk back to the Sect Master? Also, swords are not allowed outside the Heavenly Sword Hall. He breaks all these rules. He is not a son at all!"
"Father, don't say anymore." Cao Zigu rolled his eyes and said, "Junior Apprentice-Brother Yan promised Lady Caiwei that he would help her obtain first place in the Devil Sweeping Meet. Think about Junior Apprentice-Brother Yan's personality. Since he promised her, he would definitely do it. Now, look at it, he can't even go."
Cao Zijun glared at him and shook his head. He then let out a long sigh. "Sigh, what is this!"
The two returned to Cangjian Peak. Seeing that Lu Fengxin and the others were all gathered together and talking, they went over to them.
Luo Fangshuo said, "What exactly happened? Junior apprentice-brother Yan has just been released. Why does he seem so unhappy? "
"Scoundrel Master, even chasing Fu 'er out." Only then did Fu 'er wipe away her worried tears. She was crying tears of disdain as she denounced Yan Li.
Cao Zijun said, "Don't bother with him. I think that we, as teachers, have been too arrogant towards him. That is why even the Sect Master was nearly put on the spot."
"Even, even the Sect Master …" Luo Fangshuo was rendered speechless.
"Little Fatty, go and prepare some dishes to go with wine," Cao Zigu instructed.
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