Chapter 811 - 244: Is That You, Young Lady Gu?
Chapter 244: "Is it you, Young Lady Gu?" (6200 words)
Chen Yan accompanied Zhao Wuji to Jing’an Hall once more.
However, the scene this time made Chen Yan’s expression turn serious even before reaching the hall’s entrance!
He saw several Snow Cliff Pass officers in leather armor standing in front of the hall, exuding a bloody and evil qi.
And on the other side, there were a few disciples from the Celestial Demon Yin Yang Joyful Sect—Chen Yan even saw Nangong Sheng!
Also present was the Inner Sect senior brother Jiang Mo, who had once brought him to the sect.
These two stood with several disciples outside the hall. Nangong Sheng maintained his demeanor as an ancient-style handsome man, appearing free and easy, but Jiang Mo’s temperament was calm and his expression solemn.
Inner Sect disciples standing guard outside?
This was quite a scene!
Chen Yan instinctively glanced at Zhao Wuji beside him, who was also visibly shocked. Zhao Wuji whispered, "When Elder Qian sent me to call you earlier, there weren’t this many people..."
Saying this, the guy couldn’t help but look at Chen Yan and swallowed hard. "Junior Brother, you aren’t some great demon, hence this grand scene to suppress you, right?"
Chen Yan rolled his eyes.
From afar, Nangong Sheng spotted Chen Yan coming with Zhao Wuji and sent a glance his way, eyes twinkling with a hint of amusement.
Jiang Mo, however, walked up slowly.
"Greetings, Senior Brother." Following the rules of the Celestial Demon Yin Yang Joyful Sect, Chen Yan, as an Outer Disciple, paid his respects first.
Only then did Zhao Wuji snap out of it and hurriedly clasp his hands in salute.
When they first met, this guy was just like a follower beside Jiang Mo, and Chen Yan thought he was under Jiang Mo. But after joining the sect, he realized Zhao Wuji was part of Jing’an Hall, while Jiang Mo was an Inner Sect senior brother; the two had no subordinate relationship.
The way Zhao Wuji acted like a lapdog in front of Jiang Mo was purely because he was obsequious.
"Junior Brother Shanhe," Jiang Mo’s gaze swept over the two, not staying even half a second on the sycophantic Zhao Wuji, and then looked at Chen Yan with a gentle expression and voice, even smiling slightly as he said, "Come to think of it, I brought you to the sect, and I didn’t know you had such outstanding talent back then. Fortunately, Junior Brother Nangong Sheng had the keen eye, or I would’ve missed out on a talented individual."
"I dare not accept Senior Brother’s excessive praise," Chen Yan replied steadily.
"You are invited here today because the Inner Sect elders queried about the Gu Family matters, and that noble of the Gu Family personally came to inquire..." Jiang Mo said, glancing back towards the hall, speaking in a deep tone: "Originally, if you were merely a witness I brought back, I wouldn’t need to explain anything to you.
But now, you’ve the identity of a disciple of our sect, and that changes everything.
Once you enter, you mustn’t neglect proper etiquette, as you’re representing our Celestial Demon Yin Yang Joyful Sect’s Outer Disciple before the noble of the Gu Family. During questioning, you should be measured and avoid rash words and actions..."
Chen Yan raised an eyebrow, looking at Jiang Mo.
Beside him, Nangong Sheng let out a chuckle. "Senior Brother Jiang Mo, you always speak in such enigmatic ways, no wonder the Master says you act like a little old man."
Saying this, Nangong Sheng had already walked over, waved his wide sleeve, and patted Chen Yan on the shoulder. "Since you’re a Loose Cultivator, you probably haven’t seen such a grand scene nor met such high-status cultivators and nobility. Don’t worry about being nervous when speaking once inside; Senior Brother Jiang Mo tells you these things to make sure you don’t lose composure before the noble due to lack of exposure."
After a pause, he chuckled, "Another layer of it is that... speaking frankly, this matter has nothing to do with our sect. The ship belongs to the Gu Family, and the origins of that East Sea fellow don’t involve us either—the person came from their Gu Family’s ship... this matter, from start to end, has nothing to do with us.
You go inside to be questioned, just speak what you know, and don’t make wild guesses or statements.
This incident just happened to occur in our sect’s territory, and since the occurrence, we’ve fulfilled our obligations, shown our due care, and cooperated enough with their Gu Family. But beyond that, we’re reluctant to manage further or expend more energy to be involved—I hope you understand what I’m saying?"
Chen Yan smiled.
Now, that’s clearer, I get it!
Jiang Mo’s expression tensed, giving Nangong Sheng a somewhat dissatisfied look. "Junior Brother, how can you speak so, so..."
"Alright, little old man, you like beating around the bush, but I don’t. If things are left unsaid and cause misunderstandings, what then?" Nangong Sheng seemed to have a good relationship with Jiang Mo and warmly patted Jiang Mo, smiling, "Junior Brother Shanhe just joined, he may not understand your nature, so I just clarified your words for you, isn’t that good?"
Jiang Mo’s face flushed, and he coughed lightly, eyes drifting elsewhere. "Ah, do as you will..."
Nangong Sheng took a deep breath, looking at Chen Yan seriously, "Once inside, take note, sitting at the head of the hall is the chief steward elder of the Outer Sect, responsible for today’s inquiry. And behind the hall... there’s Elder Tie of the Inner Sect listening in; Elder Tie handles sect legal affairs and tolerates no flaws, just tell the truth without any exaggeration or speculation.
Yes, that noble from the Gu Family is also here, auditing in the back of the hall.
Of course, these two listening in at the back rarely speak, but if they do ask you questions, answer carefully!"
Chen Yan remained relaxed, clasping his hands and smiling at the two esteemed Inner Sect members, "Thank you, Senior Brothers, for your guidance, I’ll be heading in now."