Chapter 281: Live Sacrifice (1/2)
”This is… the Cloud Pattern Token!”
”Please wait a moment, Manager! Manager!”
When the female cultivator behind the counter saw the token, her eyes widened.
Her gaze constantly flickered between the patterns on the token and the cloud patterns on the jade pillar.
Her expression became more nervous and serious.
She knew that this matter was not something she could handle and immediately reported the situation.
A few breaths later, a cultivator in a golden robe walked over quickly.
”The Cloud Manor has been secluded for a long time. I didn't expect to see the Cloud Pattern Token today.”
”Who brought the Cloud Pattern Token?”
In Jiang Li's eyes, the figure of this golden-robed cultivator was intermittent. In a few flashes, he appeared before the female cultivator.
He grabbed the Cloud Pattern Token and held it in his hand in an extremely serious manner.
His teleportation technique would only be usable by cultivators at the Soul Formation realm and above, meaning that they could already escape the restrictions of space to a certain extent.
This was something that the elders of the Great Mountain Alliance could do, but when they broke through the restrictions like this, they would definitely bring about a huge energy reaction. It would only be used frequently in the open space or when they were fighting people.
As for the golden-robed cultivator, his movements were even more relaxed. He moved indoors without stirring up any trouble.
The difference in this might represent a huge difference in strength and cultivation realm.
He grabbed the cloud-patterned token on the table and inspected it for a moment before his surprise grew.
He had seen this token before. The Divine Judgment Hall also had specialized monitoring methods. It was undoubtedly the real thing. Then, these cultivators who held the Cloud Pattern Token must receive the highest treatment.
”Manager Leng, these cultivators from the Great Mountain Alliance brought the token.”
Manager Leng immediately turned around and cupped his hands in greeting to Jiang Li and the others.
”I am the branch manager of the Phoenix Sun City, Leng Tou. If you need anything, the Phoenix Sun City branch will naturally do its best.”
The appearance of Manager Leng attracted the attention of many cultivators in the hall.
After all, he was a great figure of the Divine Judgment Hall. His joy and anger might affect the rise and fall of their sect. It was too late to curry favor usually.
When they saw him come out, many cultivators wanted to go up and speak a few words, but the respectful attitude of Manager Leng made them feel shocked again, looking at Jiang Li and the others in surprise.
Who were these people? Not only was Manager Leng personally receiving them, but he was actually so enthusiastic?
”Manager Leng, hello. I'm the Alliance Leader of the Great Mountain Alliance, Jiang Li. This is the Grand Elder of the Ink Sect, Granny Zi. A few days ago, the Ink Sect had already chosen to form an alliance and join our Great Mountain Alliance.”
”I came here this time to combine the contributions of both sides and make the Great Mountain Alliance the main force.”
Jiang Li repeated his purpose for coming.
”I see. This is simple. Everyone, please follow me. It'll be done in a moment.”
Manager Leng heaved a sigh of relief. So it was such a small matter, and he felt at ease. After that, he led Jiang Li and the others towards the Merit Office.
”Hmm, why is the door locked?”
Manager Leng did not doubt him. He took out his authority token and directly opened the door of the room.
Then, he pushed open the door of the hall and politely let Jiang Li and the others enter.
However, Jiang Li had just taken a step forward when an unpleasant roar sounded.
”Bastard! Didn't I tell you to wait outside?! How dare you force your way in! Acting atrociously in the Divine Judgment Hall, do you want to die?! Men, throw him out!”
The moment the door opened, Madam Yu saw Jiang Li and the others enter. Without even thinking, she spat out.
The fat on her body shook, and the scene made people feel uncomfortable.
Jiang Li noticed that there were 300 high-grade spirit stones placed in front of the fat woman.
Beside her were a few unfamiliar cultivators who were holding Ink Sect's merit token.
There was no need to speculate or guess at this scene. This damned fellow was indeed using the Ink Sect's merit points to make a deal with the other sects!
Even if she was exposed by Jiang Li on the spot, she did not feel nervous or ashamed at all. In the eyes of such people, this token was already hers when it landed in her hands. There was no morals to speak of at all.
In any case, everything was in her control. What could a small sect do?
Jiang Li was not angry or questioned. He only moved aside and let Leng Tou in.
The fat woman was also stunned when she saw Manager Leng enter.
”Ma… Manager Leng, why are you here?”
However, Jiang Li and Leng Tou ignored her. He continued to calmly consult Manager Leng.
”Manager Leng, how many spirit stones do you need to transfer the merit points?”
”How long will it take if both sides are present?”
When Leng Tou saw this scene, how could he not understand Jiang Li's words?
”Those who kill the Armored Trolls to accumulate merit are all contributors to our Eastern Region's peace. The higher the merit, the better the treatment in the eight main cities of the Eastern Region. Therefore, we will not charge any fees for such matters.”
”In addition, if both sides are present and one side has more than 500,000 merit points, we can also do it on the spot. There's no need to wait.”
After Manager Leng Tou finished speaking calmly, he turned his head and stared at Madam Yu not far away.
”Thank you for answering my questions, Manager Leng. We're new here and don't know too many rules. However, I still have something that I don't understand.”
”Why did that woman collect 150 high-grade spirit stones from us when we were dealing with the merit transfer matter earlier and even made us wait outside for four hours?”
”What nonsense are you spouting! Do you know who I am?! Manager Leng, he's slandering me! You can't believe him!”
Even when she saw that it was Manager Leng, this Madam Yu did not feel afraid. It was a mere sect that she had never even heard of. So what if she cheated them? Who would find trouble for her because of them?
She tried to use her identity to distort the truth.
However, Jiang Li still did not have the intention to argue. After saying that, he walked out of the Merit Office.
After hearing this, Manager Leng's expression became much uglier. Clearly, he knew a little about what Madam Yu was like.
It was fine on ordinary days, but now, she even dared to ask for bribes from such esteemed guests who came with the Cloud Pattern Token. She even asked for 1.5 million spirit stones! She was simply asking for trouble.
If this matter was discovered by Cloud Manor, his life as the manager would be over.
”Please head to the guest room and wait a moment. Leave this matter to me.”
”Don't worry, I'll definitely give everyone a satisfactory answer.”
He led Jiang Li and the others into a VIP room and asked someone to receive them.
Then, he turned around and walked into the hall.
Bang!
The heavy hall door was suddenly closed, and the huge force caused the defensive runes to automatically appear.