After Being Possessed By A Witch, I Became An Outlaw

Chapter 3: Everyone Wants to Take the Blame

It wasn't difficult to take charge of the investigation. Jiang Qingyun called Zhang Chi over, naturally wanting to assign the task to him.

Zhang Chi knew very well that this was the inevitable choice.

The elders in the sect were not incapable of handling minor affairs.

But if Jiang Qingyun assigned the task to a certain elder and things didn't go well, it would be a disgrace to the Sword Sect.

Therefore, it was most appropriate for him, the eldest senior brother, to take the lead.

If he succeeded, it would show that the teachings of the sect were effective.

If he failed, it would only be a minor fault of the young disciple.

So, besides him, who else could take on this heavy responsibility?

Letting him investigate himself meant he could investigate however he wanted.

Sure enough, Jiang Qingyun quickly shifted the conversation to Zhang Chi and asked, "Zhang Chi, what do you think about this matter?"

As long as Zhang Chi answered normally, he would naturally become the person in charge of the case.

But he knew that satisfying Jiang Qingyun alone was not enough. He also needed to gain the trust of others.

"The clues are scarce at the moment, but I already have some ideas."

As soon as Zhang Chi finished speaking, he instantly attracted everyone's attention.

Truly, he was a clever and righteous person. They had been struggling for so long without any way to deal with the thief, but Zhang Chi had just come out of seclusion and already had some ideas. He was indeed impressive!

Tang Feng looked at him with excitement. He was anxious to hear Zhang Chi speak, but he was afraid that his urging would disturb Zhang Chi's train of thought, so he could only hold back and his face turned red.

Under everyone's anticipation, Zhang Chi loudly said, "The thief has made consecutive precise moves in a short period of time without leaving any clues. This means that the thief must be very familiar with us, which means that the thief must be an insider."

This statement shocked everyone.

You dare to say that!

Not everyone from the other sects were fools. There were many smart people who could think of this, but no one dared to say it in front of everyone.

Without catching the thief at the scene, suspecting their own people first would have a negative impact.

But it was precisely this contrast that highlighted Zhang Chi's integrity.

The elder of the Sword Sect, Perfected Being Chong Xu, immediately turned black-faced. He said in a deep voice, "Don't say things that are not conducive to unity when there is no evidence."

Everyone present were elders or sect leaders of various sects, so they held high positions and had great influence. But at this moment, no one dared to respond to Perfected Being Chong Xu's words.

The Great River Sword Sect was the strongest sect in the Left River League. It could be said that it was an alliance of the Sword Sect, rather than the Sword Sect being an alliance.

At this time, only Tang Feng, who was concerned about his daughter, wanted to speak up in support of Zhang Chi. He was about to speak when Jiang Qingyun took over Perfected Being Chong Xu's words and said to Zhang Chi, "Listen carefully to the instructions of the elder."

As the master, she also knew that there were not many clues in these cases, and Zhang Chi could investigate slowly. But the most important thing was to rescue Miss Tang. Do you understand?"

The stolen items from the other sects were not a big deal, and there would be no benefit to catching the thief for them.

But Tang Feng had said that he would reward with the Spiritual Medicine Valley.

Of course, this was mostly because he was emotional and spoke without thinking. But everyone present were important figures, and there were many onlookers outside the hall.

Words spoken in front of so many people couldn't be taken as a joke.

Jiang Qingyun was reminding Zhang Chi and emphasizing the key point.

At the same time, she was publicly handing over the power to him.

Zhang Chi, who had already established his image, naturally followed his master's words and bowed to the elder, showing that he would obey the teachings.

Unexpectedly, the elder started causing trouble again.

"Zhang Chi is still too young and somewhat impulsive in his words and actions. Moreover, his cultivation level is not high. It may not be appropriate for him to take charge.

In comparison, the second senior brother, Zhou Ran, is older and more prudent in handling matters. Moreover, Zhou Ran has made great breakthroughs in his cultivation recently. It might be better for him to take charge while Zhang Chi assists."

Zhou Ran was Perfected Being Chong Xu's grandson. He had failed in competing with Zhang Chi for the position of the first senior brother. After that, Zhang Chi was sent to manage the market while Zhou Ran went into seclusion.

It can be said that Lao Liu's only strategy is to play tricks.

The strategy of the Elder is simple: to hinder Zhang Chi's growth with mundane affairs, and then let Zhou Ran quietly work hard. When he emerges, he will amaze everyone.

However, Zhang Chi is not at a disadvantage.

In the Immortal Cultivation World, it's not all about fighting and killing; there are also interpersonal relationships.

There are many factions within the Left River League, and the Great River Sword Sect, which is the leader of the Left River League, also has many factions.

The two largest factions are the Sect Leader faction and the Elder faction.

Thanks to their struggle, Zhang Chi was able to grow so quickly.

The knowledge of the previous life was not learned in vain, and the Art of War was not read in vain.

From the beginning, Zhang Chi stood with Jiang Qingyun's team. With the support of the Sect Leader, his situation was much better than many disciples who only focused on cultivation.

The more the Elder suppressed Zhang Chi, the greater the support he received from the Sect Leader.

Although it seemed that going to the market delayed his cultivation, Zhang Chi greatly increased his reputation and received a lot of subsidies from the Sect Leader, as well as the position of the senior brother of the Sword Sect. He was in a stable position.

Of course, the Elder did not want to see this situation. He couldn't let Zhang Chi and his master get closer to Tang Feng, nor could he let them achieve great feats and establish their prestige.

Therefore, he had to sabotage.

His move was also brilliant. He made Zhou Ran the leader, so that he could do nothing, and Zhang Chi would assist from the side. Even if everything was done by him, he wouldn't get the biggest share of the benefits.

If things didn't work out, his loss wouldn't be great anyway, as long as Zhang Chi didn't succeed.

Zhang Chi naturally saw through this trick at a glance while pondering. And Gu Youyou, who could hear thoughts, was like watching a live broadcast and couldn't help but complain in her heart.

The people in this place are not very high in cultivation, and they are more scheming than one another.

Even Zhang Chi, a young man like him, is quite shrewd.

Gu Youyou really looked down on these people, but she thought Zhang Chi was talented.

If she had been so scheming back then, she wouldn't have ended up being plotted against.

So, it was decided. The position of the number one demon slave would be left to Zhang Chi.

While Gu Youyou was calculating, the power struggle continued.

The Elder's plan was loud and clear, and Jiang Qingyun was the first to disagree.

"If I remember correctly, although Zhou Ran is five years older than Zhang Chi, his cultivation is slightly weaker. And although Zhang Chi has a straightforward personality, he has also experienced the market, and his abilities are evident to everyone. On the other hand, Zhou Ran seems to lack much experience.

Lives are at stake, so I ask the Elder to carefully consider it."

The Elder's face immediately turned ugly, and he said in a deep voice, "After three days of separation, we should look at each other with new eyes. After failing to compete for the chief position, Zhou Ran has worked even harder than before. His cultivation should be higher than Zhang Chi's now."

After speaking, he called out, "Zhou Ran, come into the hall and let the Sect Leader and the seniors have a look."

When Tang Feng proposed to give rewards, he secretly sent someone to find Zhou Ran waiting outside the hall.

So, Zhou Ran, who was prepared, heard the call and walked in from outside the hall.

He looked decent, but unfortunately, he had more beauty than masculinity. In comparison, Zhang Chi, with his thick eyebrows and determined look, was obviously more trustworthy.

But this was the candidate pushed by the Perfected Being, so others couldn't say much.

"Disciple Zhou Ran, greetings to the seniors."

After Zhou Ran saluted everyone, he looked at Zhang Chi provocatively.

The rain had stopped, the sky had cleared, and some people felt that they had done well.

Zhang Chi naturally responded with a gentle smile.

I, Zhang, have always been magnanimous, advocating repaying grievances with virtue.

I'll endure for now, and when the time comes to kill your whole family, I'll make my move...

(End of this chapter)