Chapter 604: Before the Treasure Pavilion

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Jiang Xuan was stunned.

Their expression suddenly became tense, "What is wrong with my father?"

Wang Jianqiang pondered for a moment and said slowly, "Your father's foundation is already severely damaged and his constitution is frail; it would be better to avoid any overly strenuous exercise."

"If this continues for long, it will cause his injuries to worsen."

"You had best remind him."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Jiang Xuan revealed a look of confusion.

"Ever since my father was injured, he has been recuperating at home and rarely goes out."

"How could he have overexerted himself?"

Wang Jianqiang gave a dry laugh and did not respond, instead saying to himself, "Reminding your mother would also work."

Jiang Xuan froze, then seemed to think of something.

Their pretty face turned red in an instant.

Nodding to Wang Jianqiang, they walked out quickly.

……

Half a day later.

Jiang Xuan returned, and upon seeing Wang Jianqiang, said, "My elder brother has finished submitting the mission and wants me to take you to find him."

Wang Jianqiang's eyes lit up.

Moon Spirit Essence.

It was finally coming.

He nodded and walked outward with Jiang Xuan.

Just after stepping out of the room, they saw Jiang Xuan's mother head-on.

Wang Jianqiang keenly detected a flush and a sense of unnaturalness on her face.

It seemed Jiang Xuan had already delivered his "well-intentioned advice."

Afterward, Jiang Xuan greeted their mother.

The two hurried toward a certain direction.

Not long after.

The two arrived before a great hall named the Treasure Pavilion.

A moment later.

Jiang Shan arrived, coming to the side of Wang Jianqiang and Jiang Xuan.

He smiled at Wang Jianqiang, "Daoist Friend Wang, the matter has been settled."

As he spoke, he pointed to the great hall behind him.

"This Treasure Pavilion is where the Jiang Family stores precious items; the Moon Spirit Essence is one of the Jiang Family's top-tier treasures and is kept here."

"I previously reported the closure of the Piaoxue Trading Firm, and the Elders had no more reason to obstruct me; they have already permitted me to come here to retrieve a drop of Moon Spirit Essence."

"Daoist Friend Wang, please wait here for a moment; I will go into the Treasure Pavilion and retrieve the Moon Spirit Essence for you."

Having finished speaking, he walked toward the Treasure Pavilion.

Just halfway there.

A figure suddenly flashed out and blocked Jiang Shan's path.

Seeing the appearance of the person who had arrived, Jiang Shan frowned, "Jiang Wuji, what is the meaning of this?"

Jiang Wuji coldly glanced at Wang Jianqiang, then shifted his gaze to Jiang Shan, saying indifferently, "Jiang Shan, you will not be taking this Moon Spirit Essence today."

Jiang Shan's expression turned cold, "I have already obtained the permission of the Elders; by what right do you, Jiang Wuji, obstruct me?"

"Obtained the permission of the Elders?"

Jiang Wuji gave a cold laugh, "The Elders only agreed because they were deceived by you."

Jiang Shan frowned, "What do you mean?"

Jiang Wuji sneered, "Jiang Shan, you forced the Piaoxue Trading Firm to close, allowing the Qian Yu Trading Firm to return to being number one in Tianyue City; that is indeed a great merit."

"But you have harmed your own kin, which has already touched the family's bottom line."

"Today, not only will you be unable to obtain the Moon Spirit Essence, but you yourself will also be unable to protect your own life!"

As Jiang Wuji's voice fell.

Between heaven and earth.

A wave of pressure instantly permeated the area.

The air in this space seemed to become heavy in an instant.

Wang Jianqiang and Jiang Xuan both felt their bodies sink simultaneously.

Jiang Shan frowned.

He looked up.

In the sky.

Over a dozen figures had already appeared silently.

"Greetings to the Elders."

Jiang Wuji bowed to the dozen or so figures in the sky.

Then, with a face full of mockery, he looked at Jiang Shan, then at Jiang Xuan, and finally, his gaze landed on Wang Jianqiang.

A flash of cold, murderous luster vanished in an instant.

Jiang Shan frowned as he looked at Jiang Wuji.

He bowed to the people in the sky, "Greetings to the Elders."

At the same time, Jiang Xuan also bowed to the crowd.

"I have met with all the Elders."

Wang Jianqiang's eyes flashed, and he cupped his fists toward the sky.

In the sky.

Everyone's gaze swept over Wang Jianqiang and Jiang Xuan for a moment.

Finally, they all looked toward Jiang Shan.

A moment later.

One person slowly descended to the ground and looked at Jiang Shan with a majestic gaze, "Jiang Shan, you disregarded kinship and harmed a fellow clansman."

"Do you plead guilty?"

Jiang Shan's eyes flashed, and he shook his head, "Second Elder, I do not plead guilty. I have never harmed a fellow clansman."

"Then what about the disappearance of Jiang Ling?"

Just at this moment, another person descended, their tone cold and sharp.

Jiang Shan glanced at Jiang Wuji without leaving a trace and said calmly, "From where did the Third Elder learn that I harmed Jiang Ling?"

"Who told me is irrelevant to you; you only need to tell me whether you plead guilty or not." The Third Elder's expression grew increasingly cold.

After the Third Elder's voice fell, before Jiang Shan could respond.

The Second Elder suddenly spoke up.

"It was Wuji who told us."

Hearing the Second Elder's words, Jiang Shan glanced at Jiang Wuji, sneered, and then looked at the Third Elder, "Jiang Ling did indeed fall into my hands."

"However, the reason I dealt with him was not without cause, but because he colluded with the Yuan Family to deal with the Qian Yu Trading Firm."

"Hah, absurd!"

The Third Elder sneered upon hearing this, "Jiang Ling is also a member of the Jiang Family; how could he collude with outsiders to deal with his own family's business? I watched this child grow up, and I believe in his character."

Pfft~

Just as the Third Elder finished speaking, a burst of laughter suddenly came.

The Third Elder frowned and looked in the direction the laughter came from.

Sensing the Third Elder's gaze.

Wang Jianqiang hurriedly covered his mouth, "Apologies, Senior, this junior is naturally prone to laughter and couldn't hold it back."

The Third Elder's face turned gloomy, "For someone not of our clan to be able to step into the Jiang Family is already your honor; to be so ignorant of etiquette, get out of the Jiang Family immediately."

"Third Elder, Daoist Friend Wang is my friend." Jiang Xuan stepped forward and blocked in front of Wang Jianqiang.

At the same time.

Jiang Shan also came to Wang Jianqiang's side, "Third Elder, the Qian Yu Trading Firm was able to defeat the Piaoxue Trading Firm and return to being number one in Tianyue City, and Daoist Friend Wang contributed greatly. He is a friend of our Jiang Family; you cannot treat him like this."

Being defied in public by two juniors.

The Third Elder's face had turned from black to green.

"Presumptuous!"

"This is not a place for you to speak."

"Old Third."

Just at this moment.

The Second Elder suddenly looked at the Third Elder and shook his head at him, "Do not lose your status in front of the juniors."

Hearing the Second Elder's words, the Third Elder frowned.

Although anger still surged in his gaze, he ultimately did not continue to speak.

Afterward, the Second Elder looked at Wang Jianqiang thoughtfully, "Little Friend, it was our Jiang Family that offended you just now."

Wang Jianqiang shook his head, "Senior is too polite."

The Second Elder nodded and continued, "Little Friend must have something to say, right? I wonder what your opinion is on the matter between Jiang Shan and Jiang Ling?"

Wang Jianqiang looked at the Second Elder in surprise upon hearing this.

"Does Senior really want to hear it?"

The Second Elder nodded, "Little Friend, feel free to speak."

Wang Jianqiang smiled upon hearing this.

"Since Senior has said so, then this junior will not be polite."

"Jiang Ling deserves to die; Jiang Shan was too merciful to only imprison him instead of killing him."

"And Jiang Wuji also deserves to die."