Transmigrated Scoundrel's Exchange System
chapter-74

After Han Cai left for the inner sect, Elder Zhou and Elder Ji were initially living in fear for the first week. They were waiting for the sect to announce their punishment for their shameful behavior in the outer sect tournament. The other outer sect elders shook their heads in disappointment whenever they discussed these two. Everyone knew that in a few days, the discipline hall would come and take these elders away, and their factions would suffer heavy sanctions too. Some were even ready to pounce on the resources of these two factions once these elders were punished.

On the 10th day after the tournament, Elder Li from the inner discipline hall called for a meeting with all the outer sect elders. When everyone arrived, Elder Li announced something very unexpected. The sect had decided to award Ji and Zhou's faction for giving the sect a core disciple. That core disciple had shown an affinity to frigid Qi, and when he reaches foundation establishment, he will be able to cultivate the unique frigid Qi. The sect master was very pleased with these two elders and their factions for giving him such a talented disciple. So he asked the inner sect to reward these two elders properly.

The sect increased their monthly spirit stone income, and every disciple in their faction, even gray robes, were awarded with spirit stones. The sect was not stingy when it came to rewards. Besides the spirit stones, they gave their faction better resources, quarters, and more power to their clans in cities owned by the sect.

The sect's decision was even though they did it in greed. They did give the sect a talented disciple. Even If Elder Ji did take a bribe, Han Cai had a peaceful life in his faction. He did not suffer. If Elder Ji's faction did not keep their word, and if they had made Han Cai suffer, then his cultivation would not have had a chance to bloom, and Han Cai might have hated the Sky Soaring Sect.

However, Elder Ji's faction kept their word, and they gave proper accommodation and peaceful life to Han Cai.

Discipline hall elder had visited Han Cai and asked about his opinion on the sect rewarding Ji's faction. Han Cai agreed and said he was very grateful to Ji's faction for giving him a roof and taking care of him. When asked about Zhou's faction, Han Cai gave the same opinion. If the sect was rewarding them, then he was very thankful to the sect for helping his past faction. Since Han Cai considered these two factions as his past factions, the sect had to make sure that they were treated well.

According to Han Cai, If it was not for Elder Zhou, he might still be in the outer sect doing sect missions.

The sect considered Han Cai's words very seriously and agreed that if Elder Zhou had not found out about Han Cai's talent, Han Cai might be in some outer sect doing sect missions, and what if he died in some danger? So the sect rewarded Zhou's faction well too. But Elder Ji and Zhou were only rewarded with spirit stones and other resources. They did not receive the core formation pill that they wanted. The reason was their greedy and shameful behavior in the outer sect arena in front of the sect master and inner sect elders. However, overall, Elder Zhou and Elder Ji earned a lot. Their faction was well known in the outer sect, and many outer sect disciples wanted to join their faction since they were the past faction of an inner core disciple.

When they thought everything was going there way a new trouble came looking for them. One day Elder Ji and Zhou were sitting together in front of the outer sect hall, enjoying some tea and discussing the recent addition of talented disciples to their factions. They were probably feeling content and relaxed, thinking that everything was going smoothly. However, their peaceful moment was interrupted by elder Hong Guo, who asked them to come with him to the discipline hall. The two elders followed him, probably wondering what was going on.

When they arrived at the discipline hall, they saw a new inner sect elder they had never met before, but they recognized him as elder Hong Jia, the patriarch of the Hong family and uncle of elder Hong Guo. From what they had heard from elder Hong Guo, elder Hong Jia was a strict and upright person who worked in a hidden hall of the sect, and people rarely saw his face. He was probably a mysterious figure with a lot of influence in the sect.

Elder Hong Jia was an old man with a tall and imposing figure. He had a sharp gaze and a stern expression that was intimidating to those around him. His features were chiseled and angular, giving him a rugged appearance. He had a strong jawline, high cheekbones, and a prominent nose. His hair was black and kept short, with a few strands falling across his forehead.

He was dressed in a black robe, which added to his already intimidating presence. His hands were large and calloused, with the veins standing out prominently.

Elder Hong Guo stepped forward and said, "Elders, let me introduce you to my uncle, Senior Hong Jia. He is one of the most respected elders in our sect and the patriarch of the Hong family."

Elder Ji and Elder Zhou both bowed respectfully to Senior Hong Jia. "It's an honor to meet you, Senior Hong Jia," they said.

Senior Hong Jia nodded at them but didn't say anything. His expression was stern and his eyes were cold, which made both elders feel uneasy.

Elder Hong Guo, sensing the tension in the air, cleared his throat and said, "Uncle, why have you summoned these two elders here?"

Elder Hong Jia's face turned red with anger. He growled, His voice was deep and resonant, and he spoke in a commanding tone, " It's not just two of them it includes you too. I can't believe that you three would stoop so low as to take bribes from Han Cai's father! You have brought shame upon this sect, and If you behave like this in the future, it will not be tolerated. You will be leaving with me to cloud mountain city and then leaving with Hong family members to bring Han Cai's family from Eagle trail town with you. When they arrive here, it will be your duty to serve his family for the next 20 years as punishment for your actions!"