Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey!

Chapter 921: Chapter 236: Elder Quan: What? Chen 94? How Is That Possible!

”So, Chu Tian, Zhong Guang, the two of you who led the insurrection, step outside and receive twenty lashes. Anyone else who offends again will be severely punished.”

Upon hearing this, Chu Tian and Zhong Guang didn’t even dare to plead for mercy. Why? Because standing before them was Elder Quan, known for his decisive cruelties. Offending him would mean their lives were as worthless as child’s play.

They could only clasp their fists and say, ”Yes, we accept the punishment!”

At this moment, Elder Quan looked at Chen Jiusi and said, ”You are Chen Jiusi?”

Chen Jie said, ”I am Chen Jiusi. Greetings to Elder Quan.”

Elder Quan chuckled, ”Hehehe, you’re quite something. You managed to see through our arrangements in Huangzhou Prefecture—you’re a real talent.”

”But I heard what they said earlier. You’ve indeed caused our Holy Sect to lose quite a number of our people. This is a grave sin, a crime difficult to atone for, so I’m afraid I can’t spare you.”

”Ah, Elder Quan.”

Han Ling’er was instantly flustered upon hearing this and exclaimed in shock.

Elder Quan squatted down at this point and said, ”Saintess, I’ll teach you the second lesson today: rewards and punishments should be clear.”

”These people who led the insurrection must not be allowed to inflate their arrogance—they must be severely punished.”

”But this person harmed our Holy Sect’s members, and he also cannot be forgiven. Although the Saintess is fond of this person, we cannot let personal likes and dislikes influence the interests of the entire Holy Sect.”

”Therefore, this person must be killed!”

Upon hearing this, Han Ling’er fell silent.

She looked at Chen Jiusi and then at Elder Quan, her face full of conflict.

How should she choose?

Chen Jiusi’s heart trembled as well. He didn’t expect this turn of events; he thought coming here would be smooth sailing, but who would have thought the Saintess wasn’t as authoritative as he believed.

No, he couldn’t just sit and wait for death.

However, the person in front of him was an elder of the Dragon Realm. Escaping from his hands wouldn’t be easy.

With this in mind, Chen Jie quickly devised a strategy. What should he do?

But Chen Jie realized that it was very difficult to come up with a way to escape. If he couldn’t manage, he’d have to bring up someone else, although he wasn’t sure if it would work.

Chen Jie pondered, contemplating in his heart how to cleverly bring someone up.

And whom would he bring up? Naturally, Peng Yingyu.

This thought crossed Chen Jie’s mind.

Just then, Han Ling’er finally made up her mind and said, ”Then, let’s listen to Elder Quan.”

Upon hearing this, Elder Quan laughed aloud, ”The Saintess indeed has a noble character and is quick to understand.”

After his words, Elder Quan looked at Chen Jiusi and said, ”Chen Jiusi, it seems we can only inconvenience you. Men, drag him out for execution!”

”Yes!”

With a command, people immediately came forward to prepare to execute Chen Jie.

Chu Tian and Zhong Guang watched with faces full of delight, thinking that this person deserved to die.

Just as Chen Jie was about to speak, suddenly, a voice shouted from behind, ”Wait!”

Everyone was shocked and turned to look, only to find it was Han He.

Chu Tian frowned and said, ”Han He, what place do you have to speak here? Stand down.”

Han He did not back down but said, ”Elder Quan, this person cannot be killed; otherwise, the Holy Sect will not be able to bear the consequences.”

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned, and then Chu Tian burst into laughter, ”Hahaha...”

”Han He, what nonsense are you spouting? It’s just a mere leader of the Mianshui Fishermen Guild. What consequences could killing him bring, consequences we can’t bear? Ridiculous, hahaha...”

”Yes, Han He, did you perhaps know him before and now wish to plead for him? I tell you, it won’t work. He must die today; no amount of pleading will help.”

Zhong Guang also spoke up.

The people around also shouted, ”Yes, today Chen Jiusi must die. No amount of pleading will help. Kill, kill, kill!”

The shout of ”kill” echoed in the cave, tremendously terrifying.

Han He remained silent for a moment upon seeing this. Elder Quan frowned and looked at Han He, saying, ”Han He, what do you mean by this? What do you mean by saying that killing him would have unbearable consequences for the Holy Sect?”

Han He clasped his fists and said, ”Elder Quan, I’m not trying to frighten you. I only have the Holy Sect’s best interests at heart. This Chen Jiusi cannot be killed!”

”Heh, I don’t believe there’s anyone I can’t kill. Explain your reasons, and if you fail to convince me, it won’t just be him; you also won’t escape punishment!”

Hearing this, Han He said, ”Elder Quan, my intention is solely for the Holy Sect. The reason he can’t be killed is that he is Peng Yingyu, favored by the Venerable Peng!”

”What!”

”How can this be possible!”

Everyone around was wide-eyed in disbelief upon hearing this.

Elder Quan furrowed his brow at this moment as well.

”Favored by Venerable Peng?”

Elder Quan scrutinized Chen Jie, looking incredulous.

The Zoroastrian Three Venerables, Peng Yingyu, were formidable figures on par with Han Shantong and Liu Futong. With a high status, his prestige in the Zoroastrian Sect even surpassed Liu Futong.

Elder Quan, arrogant as he was, was also taken aback upon hearing Peng Yingyu’s name.

He looked at Chen Jie and said, ”You, know Venerable Peng?”

Chen Jie remained calm at this moment; it seemed Peng Yingyu still held some sway. Chen Jie said, ”Naturally, Brother Peng and I are friends.”

”Hmph, friends? What kind of person is Venerable Peng? Could someone like you, an ant, be his friend? Stop trying to deceive us.”

Chu Tian, on the side, expressed his disbelief.

Zhong Guang also showed disbelief on his face, ”Elder Quan, don’t fall for their tricks. I believe these two are conspiring to deceive us.”

Elder Quan paused, not expressing his thoughts but instead looking at Chen Jie, ”Words alone aren’t enough. You claim to be a friend of Venerable Peng; do you have any proof?”

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie smiled and said, ”Yes! Certainly, I do!”