Supreme Emptiness-Chapter 254 Double Rewards

"Why say this?"

Gong Caiyi was a bit puzzled.

With Jiang Fan's strength in killing the Black Lotus Bandits, he should at least take on a first-level task.

Executing a second-level task should pose no difficulty, right?

Where did this "dare not" come from?

Jiang Fan showed a thoughtful expression and said, "I suspect that your Spirit Beast Sect is being targeted."

"The reason the Black Lotus Bandits ambushed at the border of the Spirit Beast Sect and Supreme Sect"

"is likely to hijack the Demon Wolf Spirit Beast escorted by Senior Sister Zhang Xuemou."

At first, Jiang Fan also thought the ambush was for him.

But upon careful consideration, the Spiritual Medicine they were escorting was of no use to the Black Lotus Bandits.

Until he encountered Zhang Xuemou's team, he suddenly realized.

Gong Caiyi's eyes sharpened: "Are you saying someone sold information to the Black Lotus Bandits?"

Zhang Xuemou's task wasn't a secret, but it was only known within the Spirit Beast Sect.

How did the Black Lotus Bandits know and ambush on the necessary route?

Clearly, someone within the Spirit Beast Sect leaked the information.

Jiang Fan slightly shook his head, "It's not necessarily just sold to the Black Lotus Bandits!"

"Nowadays, calamity is imminent in the Nine-Sect Land, and people are anxious."

"Acquiring important strategic resources has become the top consideration for any power."

"And the spirit beasts of the Spirit Beast Sect, which can assist in combat, are definitely one of the most important resources."

"There's no reason only the Black Lotus Bandits are targeting you."

Upon hearing this,

Yuan Zhiyu and other young disciples were all shocked.

Ming Youlian, however, gave Jiang Fan a deep look.

Although she was very annoyed that Jiang Fan had embarrassed the Heavenly Sound Sect, she had to admit, this guy possessed wisdom beyond his years.

Before the Nine-Sect tasks began, the Sect Master had discussed with her that some sects within the Nine-Sect Land would be targeted by unknown forces.

The Spirit Beast Sect was a key focus.

She didn't expect a junior like Jiang Fan to have such exceptional insight.

In contrast, their own disciple Fu Chaohun hadn't realized this at all.

"Very impressive!" Gong Caiyi's beautiful eyes sparkled:

"You possess a comprehensive perspective at such a young age, it will be hard for you not to achieve success in the future."

She was lavish in her praise.

"You're right," Gong Caiyi said seriously, "Our Spirit Beast Sect is indeed a primary target for looting."

"I reported this to the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion a long time ago."

"To encourage disciples to actively complete tasks, the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion doubled the rewards for our sect's first-level tasks."

"Completing one is equivalent to two first-level tasks from other sects."

Upon hearing this,

even Jiang Fan couldn't help but be tempted.

Executing tasks for the Spirit Beast Sect was certainly risky, but the rewards were extraordinarily lucrative!

"So, if you want to give it a try, you can choose from these important first-level tasks."

"If you're concerned about safety, I can also find some third-level tasks for you."

Gong Caiyi was generous towards Jiang Fan.

Simple third-level tasks were usually reserved for mid-level disciples to earn merit points and weren't open to outsiders.

Only Jiang Fan was given such a privilege.

After a long consideration, Jiang Fan said, "I'll choose a first-level task."

Firstly, the rewards were indeed enticing.

Secondly, he wouldn't feel right taking third-level tasks from the mid and lower-level disciples of the Spirit Beast Sect.

"I knew you would choose a first-level task."

Gong Caiyi pointed to several jade scrolls, "Pick one first."

This made Fu Chaohun, who was watching, secretly unhappy.

If they were both choosing first-level tasks, why should Jiang Fan go first?

Shouldn't the stronger one pick first?

He said, "Junior Brother Jiang, first-level tasks are not easy to complete, you'd better act within your abilities."

He acknowledged that Jiang Fan had high comprehension.

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But rumors about him having no Spirit Root weren't baseless, right?

Does he qualify to execute a first-level task?

Jiang Fan said expressionlessly, "Mind your own business."

Then he began selecting from the ten first-level tasks.

After careful consideration, he picked up a jade scroll.

"Let's see, which task did you choose." Gong Caiyi took the jade scroll and read its contents, her pretty face slightly changing.

"Why did you choose this one?"

"Change to another one!"

This jade scroll contained the task of escorting ten Thousand-mile Eagles to the Desires Sect.

The Thousand-mile Eagle was the fastest flying demon bird in the Nine-Sect Land.

No exceptions!

They were irreplaceable scouting spirit beasts for the current defense against the Beast Tide.

At present, only the Spirit Beast Sect had ten of them in the entire Nine-Sect Land.

According to the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion's orders, they all needed to be sent to the western front at the Desires Sect.

Their importance and preciousness were self-evident.

If this task were to be executed, they would undoubtedly be targeted.

Fu Chaohun glanced at the jade scroll's contents and immediately said, "Aren't you being ridiculous?"

"Is this a task you can complete?"

"Give it to us, we have a Great Elder accompanying us to ensure no issues in completion."

Gong Caiyi felt the same.

Such an important task, letting Jiang Fan handle it made her truly uneasy.

Firstly, she was worried about losing the spirit beasts.

Secondly, with the Desires Sect on the front lines of the demon beast army, the area could turn into a battlefield at any moment.

The chaos of the scene would be unpredictable.

Jiang Fan going there would be extremely dangerous.

"No worries, I'll take this task." Jiang Fan took the jade scroll back and slipped it into his robe.

His firm attitude was unmistakable.

"No! You must choose another." Gong Caiyi insisted.

She couldn't allow Jiang Fan to be reckless.

Losing the Thousand-mile Eagles would be a minor loss.

Jiang Fan's death would be an irreparable disaster.

Jiang Fan helplessly sighed, "Sect Master, one step aside please."

He walked to a corner.

Gong Caiyi, frowning, followed him, her arms crossed, unyieldingly saying:

"No matter what you say, it won't—work—"

She stopped mid-sentence upon seeing what Jiang Fan held in his hand, a jade box.

Her beautiful eyes narrowed to pinholes.

Her flawless and pretty face was filled with shock, disbelievingly saying, "This... isn't this..."

Jiang Fan quickly covered her lips, shushing her, "Sect Master should know, but please don't spread it."

Gong Caiyi's mind was filled with astonishment.

She even doubted if she was seeing it wrong.

Wasn't that the Jade Talisman of Nascent Soul Strike that had been highly sought after recently?

She had dispatched an elder to seize it at a high cost.

Unfortunately, it was ultimately snatched by the Great Elder of the Giant Sect, Tie Bubai, for an exorbitant price of two million crystals.

But how did it end up in Jiang Fan's hands?

Jiang Fan put away the jade box.

To secure this task, he decided to take the plunge.

Because the merit reward for this task was simply too much.

A regular first-level task rewarded one hundred merit points!

But this task of escorting the Thousand-mile Eagles rewarded as many as two hundred points.

Plus the doubled reward, making it four hundred merit points!

It was worth the risk for Jiang Fan to accomplish it.

"So, Sect Master Gong?"

Jiang Fan smiled faintly.

Gong Caiyi regained her composure, her lips moved, itching to ask how Jiang Fan obtained the jade talisman.

But she forcibly suppressed her curiosity.

It was Jiang Fan's secret, not to be pried into.

Returning to the task issue, she extended her fair finger, poking Jiang Fan's forehead.

With a slight roll of her eyes, she lightly scolded:

"Little rascal!"

"With such an item, why didn't you take it out earlier?"

"Do you enjoy seeing me worry for you?"

After speaking, she realized it sounded somewhat ambiguous.

She quickly changed the subject, "Alright, I will announce the task arrangement now."

Fu Chaohun watched Jiang Fan return,

a mocking smirk forming on his lips, "Do you really think Gong Caiyi favors you and will cater to your wishes?"

"She is the Sect Master, she must consider the bigger picture."

"Without real skills, how can you even think about taking on such a task?"

"Return the task quietly!"

The two hundred merit points, plus the doubled reward, were incredibly tempting to him as well.

He was determined to get this task.

However, when Gong Caiyi returned,

she publicly took out the registration book and, without expression, registered the task under Jiang Fan's name.