Chapter 978: Chapter 224: Deceiving Me Because I Am Young
Had the entire Five Immortal Sect been massacred?
Jiang Wang was taken aback upon hearing this.
He had presumed that Fan Qingqing’s plight was related to the reprisal of Gu Huaixin’s faction, but he had not foreseen such a tragic outcome!
Speaking of which, this matter was largely related to him. Had he not opted to make this particular move with Zhongxuan Sheng, although the Five Immortal Sect would inevitably have fallen into Granny Bizhu’s hands, they would not have been wholly slaughtered!
However, Jiang Wang immediately realized something was wrong.
The forces aligned with Gu Huaixin, after all, belonged to the Diao Hai Building.
The Diao Hai Building was a Major Sect, naturally possessing its own grand atmosphere and outlook.
Of course, the Diao Hai Building was not without ruthless methods, but the annihilation of an entire sect demanded formal prosecution. They would establish the guilt, impose the penalties, and only then unleash their might!
As long as the Diao Hai Building still wanted to genuinely unify the Near Sea Archipelago and establish its order there, it wouldn’t execute without teaching first!
So, what sin had the Five Immortal Sect committed?
Fan Qingqing and the others had pointed out Granny Bizhu on the End of the World Platform, which was completely justified. There was no rule forbidding the accusation of wrongdoing. Even Wei Xun had not criticized this!
Jiang Wang had his thoughts, but he kept a composed expression and simply asked, "Who did it?"
"Who else could it be!"
Fan Qingqing said angrily.
This middle-aged woman, now highly emotional, her eyes filled with hatred, pointed directly at the Diao Hai Building.
She then sorrowfully said, "Young Master Jiang, you and Master Zhongxuan had promised to protect our Five Immortal Sect, but now we..." Everyone knows your word is as good as gold, and promises are always kept. You won’t just ignore us, will you?"
"Yes, I will definitely intervene," Jiang Wang said. "When Ah Sheng persuaded you all to come forward and testify, it was to ensure that you would not face any danger. Indiscriminately exterminating an entire sect, this is the work of demons! What is the Diao Hai Building trying to do? Do they no longer care about the moral righteousness of the Seize Sea Alliance? Can they silence the world’s opinion?"
Jiang Wang showed great indignation, "Tell me specifically, who did it, who slaughtered your entire Five Immortal Sect? I will ensure justice is restored for you! The Diao Hai Building may be untouchable, but the instigator must take responsibility!"
With his renown that resonated through the islands, his words carried the weight of a thunderous declaration.
"I..." Fan Qingqing, covering her face with her hands, cried, "I don’t want any justice anymore. I dare not provoke the Diao Hai Building. I’m only asking you, Young Master Jiang, to lend me a hand, take me back to Qi Country, and never return to this heartbreaking place!"
Jiang Wang became furious, "Could it be that the Diao Hai Building is still blatantly pursuing you?"
Fan Qingqing said mournfully, "Of course not openly, but in secret... Young Master Jiang, I really have no other solution, I can’t escape on my own. Your heroic deeds at the End of the World Platform are widely known across the islands, and I know about your relationship with Master Zhongxuan. I deliberately waited outside Eternal Winter Island, shamelessly seeking your help..."
Lately, being near Jiang Wang was naturally the safest.
After the battle at the End of the World Platform, the rift between Jiang Wang and the Diao Hai Building had become irreparable. If he had some ties with Yang Liu before, now they were completely severed.
But the more it was so, the less likely the Diao Hai Building would act against him, not wanting to give Qi Country leverage.
And who could be sure that Great Qi’s God of War’s attention was not on Jiang Wang now?
After all, Jiang Qingyang was not only the vice champion of the first Sea Hero Chart but at the End of the World Platform, with his own strength, had silenced all the Neifu Cultivators of the Diao Hai Building, truly elevating Qi Country’s prestige!
How could Qi Country not pay attention?
This was also the reason Jiang Wang was still leisurely repaying his debts in the Near Sea Archipelago rather than rushing back to Qi Country at the first opportunity. He had no need to panic.
But was Fan Qingqing seeking refuge solely to avoid the Diao Hai Building’s pursuit?
At that time, the Five Immortal Sect had accused Granny Bizhu, and she should be the one who hated the Five Immortal Sect the most, but Granny Bizhu was now gone.
The motive for Gu Huaixin’s faction to retaliate against the Five Immortal Sect was still there, but was this move truly appropriate? Did they really not have to consider the implications?
Moreover, could Gu Huaixin, after the death of his most trusted outstanding disciple, still afford to take such extreme measures? To wipe out the Five Immortal Sect completely, and relentlessly hunt down all its cultivators until none were left?
There were too many doubts.
Indeed, at that time, Fan Qingqing had reached an understanding with Jiang Wang and had collaborated with him, but this did not affect Jiang Wang’s judgment of her—she was never a simple character and was certainly not honest.
"Elder Fan, I certainly need to take care of your affairs," Jiang Wang said in a gentle tone, then suddenly switched to a more impassioned one, "At the same time, I am also duty-bound to take care of the affairs of the Five Immortal Sect! You just need to tell me who led the team that acted, and you don’t have to worry about the rest. I will handle it!"
"This..." Fan Qingqing was momentarily stunned.
Jiang Wang’s entire trip overseas was for the sake of a friend.
So, she could certainly affirm this young prodigy’s sense of responsibility. This was also why she came to seek his help.
But... this was having too much sense of responsibility!
He was taking care of both the living and the dead, her and her entire sect?
Jiang Wang’s voice became stern, "What? Who killed your Sect Leader, who killed your fellow disciples—you don’t even know these things?"
Fan Qingqing inwardly shivered, quickly responding, "I really, really didn’t see who it was!"
Killing the prodigy of Diao Hai Building at Tian Ya Platform was truly terrifying. It was said that at that time, Ji Shaoqing’s master had been present and bound by the rules, could only watch helplessly.
To kill a direct disciple in front of a True Man, what kind of ferocious person could do this?
Fan Qingqing was really afraid!
If it wasn’t absolutely necessary, she would never have made this move.
"If things happened too suddenly, it’s very normal not to see clearly,"
Jiang Wang’s attitude was already very good. Seeing Fan Qingqing a bit panicky, he even consoled her, then continued, "You came to me because of my influence, it’s my duty to help. Just stay here at ease, I will write a few letters and send people to investigate who exactly did this. I will surely give you an explanation before you leave the Near Sea Archipelago!"
Can you not give me an explanation? Can’t you just send me away first?
Not to mention, you killed the prodigy of Diao Hai Building and offended Diao Hai Building, why aren’t you hurrying back to Qi Country! What are you trying to do? Are you courting death on the seas?
Fan Qingqing had ten thousand complaints in her heart, but she dared not voice a single one.
"Lord Jiang, can we perhaps return to Qi Country first, then slowly investigate the details?" She forced a bitter smile, "I’ve already been scared out of my wits, I just want to hide away first..."
She was nearing her wits’ end, having witnessed Jiang Wang’s connections. The capabilities of his friends were real, and they could definitely find out the truth, and by then she would inevitably be exposed.
What would she do then?
Seeing Fan Qingqing like this, Jiang Wang’s last bit of patience also vanished.
She was too dishonest!
"Forget it." Jiang Wang shook his head and said, "Elder Fan, we have had dealings before, and I’d normally be willing to help you. But you come seeking my help, let me take risks while showing not a bit of sincerity. Concealing this, covering that, shrouded in mist! Is this the attitude of someone asking for help? Truly disheartening! Do you think, because Jiang Someone is young, he can be easily fooled?"
He issued his ultimatum, "Leave the ship now, and I can pretend I’ve never met you."
Once Jiang Wang said this, Fan Qingqing knew her plan had failed.
If there had been another choice, she would never have boarded this dragonbone ship, nor would she have knelt to beg a young man for mercy.
Now, leaving the ship meant certain death.
"I... I..."
She began to sob again, "Lord Jiang, I admit, I mentioned Diao Hai Building merely to make you feel guilty and thus help me. I really... really don’t know who destroyed my Five Immortal Sect!"
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(Peeking into the reader group, I just realized today is Jiang Wang’s birthday in the real world, January twenty-eighth. Happy birthday, Jiang Qingyang!!!)
