Chapter 210: Logistics Mission

Jiang Fan was dumbfounded.

"What other identity could I have besides being your disciple?"

The Grand Elders looked over, also appearing confused.

Could Jiang Fan have some hidden background?

Zhuang Yuanyin impatiently said, "Stop being so mysterious! Spit it out!"

It was then that Liu Wenchen chuckled. "Actually, I haven't been entirely forthcoming with you all. Jiang Fan is my son-in-law."

Uh—

The Grand Elders were stunned.

Huang Zhantian was wide-eyed. "Are you saying this boy and your daughter, Liu Qingxian, are a couple?"

Liu Wenchen replied, "Exactly! It's a bit embarrassing to admit, but long before Jiang Fan joined the sect, he and my daughter secretly pledged their lives to each other."

Huang Zhantian was taken aback for a while before saying with envy and jealousy, "You and your daughter certainly know how to pick 'em! Every choice is a winner!"

"Hmph!" Shi Kaitian looked even grumpier. "Announce what? You don't expect me to congratulate you and your daughter, do you?"

Zheng Qiushuang's lips twitched. "He's really showing off now!"

Zhuang Yuanyin, however, smiled. She gave Liu Wenchen a thumbs-up. With Jiang Fan displaying such body-refining talent, it would be hard for the other Grand Elders not to think about poaching him. Now that Jiang Fan and Liu Qingxian's relationship was made public, they would know to back off.

However, this left Jiang Fan utterly bewildered.

"What? I'm your son-in-law?" He quickly said, "Master, aren't you mistaken? Senior Sister and I are completely innocent..."

He stopped mid-sentence. He recalled Liu Qingxian kissing him in the private room. Immediately, he felt guilty.

Liu Wenchen patted his shoulder and chuckled, "A true man takes responsibility for his actions. There's nothing to be ashamed of!"

Seeing his guilty expression, the Grand Elders assumed it was true. Any lingering thoughts they had of poaching him vanished like smoke.

Meanwhile, the disciples in the square, upon hearing such news, the crowd immediately erupted. This was far more earth-shattering than Tang Tianlong's defeat! Liu Qingxian, their dream lover, was already Jiang Fan's woman!

"Hatred for stealing a wife — an unforgivable offense!"

"Can Jiang Fan leave some for us? Xu Youran and Chen Siling, you've already taken two peerless beauties into your embrace, why did you have to snatch Senior Sister Liu too?"

"This guy really isn't afraid of being struck by lightning on the road!"

"I hope he has eighteen sons!"

Chen Siling was stunned. "Jiang Fan and Liu Qingxian... already have a marital relationship?"

Xu Youran, however, said, "Do you believe it?"

Chen Siling calmed down and thought: Jiang Fan wasn't such an irresponsible person. He harbored no ill intentions towards his two fiancées. Let alone Liu Qingxian, who had no official status?

"But Sect Master Liu..."

Xu Youran sighed, "So, having a good father means getting preferential treatment. Even if there's nothing between Jiang Fan and Liu Qingxian, once it's announced like this, the fake becomes real, truer than pearls! I still underestimated Miss Liu's methods. To think she'd bring her father into this. However..." Her expression calm, she added, "My stance remains the same. Whether she gets formal recognition still requires my approval."

Chen Siling secretly felt fortunate. Look how popular Jiang Fan was now. Even the daughter of the Azure Cloud Sect Master would find it incredibly difficult to "get on Jiang Fan's ship." Even bringing her own father out wouldn't help. Thankfully, she had "gotten on board" early; if it were now, she'd likely have no chance.

Liu Wenchen scanned the disciples. The disciple evaluations were complete. It was time to send disciples to the beast tide front lines, as ordered by the Heavenly Secret Pavilion.

"Now, I will assign tasks to all disciples rated 'Good' or above. These tasks are all issued by the Heavenly Secret Pavilion. Different tasks correspond to different merit points. Of course, the higher the merit points, the greater the danger."

He took out several mission jade slips. Then, after consulting with the elders, he assigned the tasks.

"Liu Qingxian, you will undertake a Level 1 mission: proceed to the Giant Sect border and directly intercept the beast tide!"

Everyone felt a chill. Just hearing the mission description, they knew a Level 1 mission was the most perilous. Directly intercepting the beast tide meant they could very well perish within it.

"Tang Tianlong, you will undertake a Level 2 mission: proceed to the Joyful Union Sect and investigate the movements of the border beast tide."

Everyone understood implicitly. With Tang Tianlong's strength, he should have been assigned a Level 1 mission. But because Jiang Fan had severely injured him, he was forced to take a Level 2 mission, which was less dangerous but offered fewer merit points!

"Wang Chengjian, you will undertake a Level 1 mission: proceed to the Giant Sect border and directly intercept the beast tide!"

Wang Chengjian remained expressionless at this. His gaze remained fixed on Jiang Fan.

"Jiang Fan, you will undertake... a Level 3 mission: proceed to the Grand Supreme Sect, escort a batch of spirit herbs, and deliver them to the Spirit Beast Sect."

The disciples looked astonished. Jiang Fan was so powerful, yet he was assigned to logistics? However, considering it was a beast tide, they would be facing demonic beasts! Demonic beasts were strongest in their physical bodies! While Jiang Fan's physical techniques were outstanding among humans, they might not be as effective against demonic beasts. Instead, various cultivation techniques would be more effective in harming demonic beasts. So, assigning Jiang Fan to the rear was not an issue.

Jiang Fan was greatly disappointed. "Just logistics?" He was a bit unwilling; this way, he would miss many opportunities to earn merit. But then he reconsidered: the beast tide was enormous. Even the lands of the Nine Sects wouldn't be spared; there would be battlefields everywhere, so there was no need to rush. Doing the logistics work well and familiarizing himself with the environment of the Nine Sects' lands might not be a bad thing.

Wang Chengjian, meanwhile, subtly exhaled in relief. Good, Jiang Fan and Liu Qingxian were separated. And he was assigned with Liu Qingxian. He would persuade Liu Qingxian to leave such a guy with limited martial arts prospects!

Next, all disciples rated 'Good' or above were assigned tasks. It was unclear if it was an intentional gesture to Xu Youran and Chen Siling. Liu Wenchen assigned them a Level 3 logistics mission to be performed together, which was also a two-person task. It was both safe, and they could look out for each other. Anyone with eyes could see that Liu Wenchen was doing a favor to get his daughter accepted into their circle.

Jiang Fan also subtly breathed a sigh of relief. It was excellent for the two girls to have such a mission.

The next day. At dawn, disciples began leaving the sect gate one after another. Jiang Fan also packed his belongings and headed out. To bring the little Qilin with him, he had a spacious long robe custom-made overnight. The little Qilin could hide inside the robe, eliminating the need to carry a conspicuous bag.

Fully prepared, he set off immediately. Following the instructions on the mission slip, he traveled for five consecutive days. Finally, he arrived at the Grand Supreme Sect. The mission indicated that the escort team would include members from three other sects. However, upon reaching the entrance of the Grand Supreme Sect, he was the only one there.

"They must still be on their way," Jiang Fan muttered to himself, thinking he should collect the spirit herbs first. So, holding the mission jade slip, he entered the Grand Supreme Sect.

The Grand Supreme Sect's response seemed to be a step behind the Azure Cloud Sect's. They were only preparing to select disciples to resist the beast tide today. The selection method was also a grand competition among the nine peaks. However, it hadn't officially begun yet.

Before they got busy, Jiang Fan quickly held his jade slip and went to the Divine Physician Peak. This was the mountain peak where the Grand Elder, Shangguan Sheng, resided. The mission specified that the spirit herbs were to be obtained from Shangguan Sheng.

As he ascended the Divine Physician Peak, he found a group of disciples sitting in a pavilion on the peak, discussing philosophy, and exchanging martial arts knowledge. Xia Chaoge was among them. She was as silent as ever, still not particularly fond of such gatherings. But when she sensed something and looked towards the stairs, she paused slightly. A hint of surprised smile appeared on her beautiful, serene face, and she quickly rose to greet him, respectfully calling out, "Martial Uncle, why are you here?"

In the pavilion, several disciples, clearly of high status, couldn't help but frown.