Chapter 61: The Change to the Outer Sect Grand Competition (1/2)
As Jiang Li listened to Lu Qianqian, he also recalled Yu Banxia's odd behavior.
On the flying boat back to the sect, Yu Banxia suddenly expressed his confidence in participating in the Outer Sect Competition.
At that time, Jiang Li had already felt that it was a little strange, but after hearing the explanation of the other party, he did not think too much about it.
However, now that he recalled it, the other party's confident appearance was clearly the same as his. He was completely confident.
It seemed that he had really encountered something special when he was in the Southern Seal Kingdom. Or rather, an ”opportunity”.
But, again, why had he defected?
No! It did not matter what Yu Banxia thought now.
In this matter, the one who took the lead was clearly Elder Duan.
That Elder Duan possessed a powerful variant ice spiritual root and was deeply trusted and valued by the sect.
Therefore, they had sent him to the Southern Seal Kingdom to bring back the two thousand unconscious children.
Not only that, but he had also brought the flying ship to the downstream of the Mother River in time to reinforce it and successfully dealt the Golden Core zombie demon a fatal blow.
Logically speaking, he should have no reason to defect.
Or rather… was defection not his own decision?
”It seems that this situation is much more terrifying than I imagined.”
Before Lu Qianqian could calm down, Fatty Yan Hong ran over anxiously.
Ever since he entered the sect, he did not have much contact with Yu Banxia and the rest, so the checks he received were relatively light.
However, after hearing the news, he hurriedly ran over out of worry.
Of course, he was only worried about Jiang Li.
”Jiang Li! Have you heard?”
The nimble fatty rushed into the small house. When he saw the messy room and sobbing Lu Qianqian, he immediately understood that Jiang Li had heard about it.
”Jiang Li, go to the Outer Sect Affairs Hall immediately! Quickly cancel the registration for the Outer Sect Grand Competition!”
Yan Hong could not say anything else and pulled Jiang Li out.
”What happened again? What's wrong with the Outer Sect Grand Competition?”
Jiang Li felt a headache coming on. He only wanted to fight in an arena where he could crush his opponent. Why was it so difficult?
”There's no time to waste. Leave with me quickly, or else it'll be too late when the name list is confirmed!”
Yan Hong was very anxious, but his strength was worlds apart from Jiang Li's. He could not move at all.
”I think… it's already too late.”
Jiang Li took the wooden tablet on the table and handed it to Yan Hong.
”The people from the Outer Sect Law Enforcement Hall came just now and asked me to gather tomorrow.”
”What's the change in the outer sect competition? Tell me.”
Yan Hong took the token and immediately became devastated, looking like he was beating his chest and stamping his feet.
”Jiang Li, you don't know this, but the Outer Court Competition this time is for you to assist in the pursuit of the defected disciples!”
Jiang Li learned from Yan Hong's knowledge in the trading area.
It turned out that last night, Elder Duan had led his disciples and several others to seize the sect's flying ship and defect.
However, because they forcefully used the flying ship without permission, their tracks were quickly exposed and they were pursued by the sect.
In the end, the flying ship was shot down by the sect elder while chasing after them. Elder Duan brought his disciples to hide in a mortal city and was still fleeing.
For some reason, the sect was unwilling to attack mortal cities on a large scale. Inner sect disciples were relatively precious and could not be casually sent into the city to risk their lives
It just so happened that it was time for the outer sect competition. The higher-ups of the sect directly changed the content of the competition and let the outer sect disciples enter the city to search.