Chapter 124

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Chapter 124: Well Sense

After scanning Ji Yang from head to toe, Elder Lu finally shifted his attention to the other two individuals.

Seeing Elder Lu direct his gaze at him, Wen Yu met it with a fierce expression, unafraid of the power!

Conversely, Lu Shao wore a somewhat complicated look; given that his father was present, he hoped he could avoid being sent to mine.

“Hmph! Unfilial son!”

“I told you to focus on your cultivation, yet you spend your days stirring up trouble. Now, you’re even using my influence to bully other disciples!”

After reprimanding Lu Shao, Elder Lu turned his serious gaze towards Gong Ke and lightly said:

“As a disciple of the Law Enforcement Hall, you should enforce the law fairly. Even the Sect Master’s son must be treated equally!”

“After this matter, you should change positions!”

Gong Ke’s expression changed slightly, but he still nodded in acknowledgment; Elder Lu had the authority to remove him from his position.

He hadn’t expected the outcome to be like this, losing both the advantage and personnel.

Regret came too late.

“Lu Shao, you were the first to act in the sect, and you had a dispute with fellow disciples. You will go to the mining site for three months as punishment!”

“Wen Yu, you provoked fellow disciples and offended an elder, so you will go to the mining site for two months!”

“You three, take them both away for their punishments! As for your matter, return later for further punishment!”

With Elder Lu’s words, there was no room left for negotiation. As an elder of the Law Enforcement Hall, once a punishment was established, it would not be easily altered.

Seeing that he was about to be sent to the mining site, Lu Shao displayed anger and sorrow:

“Father!”

Elder Lu’s expression grew a bit darker, and he quickly waved his hand towards Gong Ke and the others:

"Take them away!"

Gong Ke did not delay any longer and turned to lead the two away.

Upon witnessing such punishment, the observing disciples could not help but murmur among themselves:

"Elder Lu truly upholds justice, which makes us admire him!"

"Indeed, if all the elders in the sect were like Elder Lu, how could the sect not prosper?"

"Elder Lu is really incorruptible!"

Hearing the words of the surrounding disciples, Elder Lu maintained a stoic expression and turned to leave.

At this moment, Ji Yang could not stay silent anymore; since everyone else had been punished, why was there no word about him?

Could it be that Ye Wuchen’s display of strength was so impressive that Elder Lu now neglected him and did not dare to bring him up?

This could not stand. He had worked hard to find such a good opportunity—if he missed it, who knows when he would get another?

With that thought, Ji Yang immediately shouted:

"Elder Lu, what about me?"

The conversations of the other disciples abruptly halted, and they all turned to look at Ji Yang.

Some disciples finally remembered that there was indeed one more person, while others wore puzzled expressions.

Although Ji Yang’s goal had been achieved and Lu Shao had received his deserved punishment, it was clear that Elder Lu intended to leave and not pursue any further actions; this matter would conclude here.

No one expected Ji Yang to speak up at this moment—was he not asking for trouble?

Hearing the shout, Elder Lu paused and glanced back at Ji Yang.

The stern expression he had wore moments ago instantly vanished, replaced with a hint of an affirmative smile.

This smile sent a chill through Ji Yang’s heart.

"You are Ji Yang, right? Very good! You are unafraid of authority and uphold the spirit of the sect! What the sect needs now is disciples like you."

"Are you interested in joining my Law Enforcement Hall?"

Upon hearing Elder Lu’s invitation, many disciples showed excitement.

The Law Enforcement Hall was a department with significant power in the sect, and joining it wouldn’t sever ties with one’s peak, allowing for the receipt of two sets of cultivation resources. This excellent treatment, combined with special privileges, made many disciples eager to join and protect the sect.

However, getting in was not easy, and being personally recruited by Elder Lu was a mark of honor.

Many disciples wanted to step in for Ji Yang and accept the offer, but some whispered:

"Senior Brother Ji is truly a prodigy!"

"Jingtan Peak—do you know?"

Others quickly realized that Ji Yang was different from them; such a talent might not join the Law Enforcement Hall at all.

At this time, Ji Yang’s expression turned slightly awkward. Why were they praising him? Did he need such compliments?

He had just sent Elder Lu’s son to the mining site; shouldn’t he get some real revenge out of this?

Looking around at the disciples, Ji Yang finally noticed what he had overlooked.

The members of the Law Enforcement Hall could show favoritism towards certain individuals, but as an elder of the Law Enforcement Hall, Elder Lu could not openly show bias; otherwise, it would lead to countless complications, especially given Ji Yang’s unique status.

Clearly, Elder Lu was acting out of necessity.

Otherwise, when Lu Shao saw Elder Lu approach, he would not have looked pleased but rather fearful!

"Thank you, Elder. My strength is weak, so I have no plans for that at the moment," Ji Yang replied.

Elder Lu waved his hand generously:

"No worries, the Law Enforcement Hall welcomes you at any time."

Seeing that Elder Lu was about to leave and did not intend to mention the earlier matter, Ji Yang finally could not hold back and said,

"Elder Lu, please wait."

"It is an undeniable fact that I obstructed the sect’s law enforcement. If the other senior brothers are punished while I remain unscathed, it will surely cause discontent among the other disciples. I ask Elder Lu to uphold justice!"

The other disciples around were all impressed by this.

Some disciples had heard Ji Yang’s name for being just, but they never expected him to be so fair-minded! He was even unwilling to spare himself!

He truly is a model for us all!

Seeing Ji Yang take the initiative, Elder Lu could no longer pretend that nothing had happened.

After a moment of fake contemplation, Elder Lu continued,

"This matter is the fault of that law enforcement hall disciple. You, as a sect disciple, bravely pointed out the mistake, which is commendable. What crime do you commit?"

"If I punish you, how can other disciples dare to question the Law Enforcement Hall in the future?"

"You did the right thing in this matter, and it certainly does not count as obstructing the sect’s law enforcement!"

Hearing Elder Lu’s words, the other disciples nodded in agreement.

"Elder Lu is indeed an elder; he truly understands principles!"

"I underestimated Senior Brother Ji’s stature!"

"Yeah, Senior Brother Ji should rightly be innocent!"

Seeing the tide turn, Ji Yang became anxious! Was he really advocating justice?

Even if he was, that was not his purpose!

Ji Yang frowned slightly and continued,

"Elder Lu makes a valid point, but I am merely an ordinary inner disciple and have no right to interfere with the sect’s law enforcement. Moreover, I took action first! I also violated the sect rules."

"Although there were some minor issues during this law enforcement, not all law enforcement teams are like this. I believe the Law Enforcement Hall is still just. If any ordinary disciple could obstruct the law enforcement, where would the authority of the Law Enforcement Hall be? I ask Elder Lu to see this clearly!"

Listening to Ji Yang speak, many disciples nodded again:

"Senior Brother Ji has a point!"

"Yes, Senior Brother Ji has done no wrong, but he also violated the sect rules."

"Indeed, if there are problems in the Law Enforcement Hall, they should be reported to the sect, not addressed by taking action!"