Chapter 2884 — The Questioning
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Kang Jingming did not dare sow discord; he simply told the truth, relaying Tiancan Bian's reasoning to Elder Ancestor Xuanchen.
"Oh, this matter. I will speak with him," said Elder Ancestor Xuanchen. Hearing Kang Jingming's explanation, he felt that though Tiancan Bian was acting for the reputation of the Xuandan Sect's trials, disqualifying Wei Zhao was also well founded—the man had after all overrun the trial's prescribed time.
"Master is wise. This matter—only you, Master, could raise it with the Young Sect Master," Kang Jingming said, overjoyed.
"Mm. Xiaotaohong!" Elder Ancestor Xuanchen then called out. A Heaven-Rank expert's voice need not be loud, yet its carrying power was immense; though Xiaotaohong was not at the door, she heard him all the same.
Xiaotaohong hurried over and asked cautiously, "Elder Ancestor Xuanchen, what do you need of Xiaotaohong?"
"Go and have Tiancan Bian come see me. I have a matter to discuss with him," Elder Ancestor Xuanchen instructed.
"Yes!" Xiaotaohong answered at once and turned to fetch Tiancan Bian.
Before long, Tianchan arrived at Elder Ancestor Xuanchen's room, and was somewhat surprised to see Kang Jingming there as well. She did not ask, however, only inquiring respectfully, "Martial Uncle, you sent for me. What is the matter?"
"It is like this: I had Kang Jingming go and ask you how Wei Zhao qualified as having passed the trial," said Elder Ancestor Xuanchen. He was no fool—he took all the responsibility upon himself and left Kang Jingming out of it entirely, saying only that he had sent Kang Jingming to inquire.
Tianchan was briefly taken aback that Elder Ancestor Xuanchen would personally look into this matter, but having long held high station, she swiftly thought of a countermeasure and explained unhurriedly, "Martial Uncle, Zhang Naipao, who returned together with Wei Zhao, also passed the trial. If Wei Zhao is disqualified, then Zhang Naipao's qualification must be revoked as well—and in that case, your side..."
"Oh? Zhang Naipao too!" Elder Ancestor Xuanchen said in sudden realization, nodding. "I understand. Tiancan Bian, you may go back. This matter is settled as it stands—they have all passed the trial."
"Very well, Martial Uncle." Tianchan nodded. "Then this disciple takes his leave."
"Mm, go about your business." Elder Ancestor Xuanchen said nothing further.
After Tiancan Bian had left, Kang Jingming was perplexed but did not dare to ask, only looking at Elder Ancestor Xuanchen with some bewilderment.
"Kang Jingming, the matter is not as simple as you imagine. Wei Zhao is nothing to worry about, but behind Zhang Naipao stands the Tomorrow Upon Tomorrow Sect. I will need to make use of them in the future; it is necessary to give them a few sweeteners at the proper time. To make an enemy of the Tomorrow Upon Tomorrow Sect over such trifles would cost far more than it gains," said Elder Ancestor Xuanchen.
"Yes! This disciple understands. This disciple thought too simply," said Kang Jingming, unwilling as he was.