Bamboo Mound

But no one expected him to be so foolish as to come up with such a statement, which only angered his two senior brothers.

Just then, a powerful aura came from the distant sky, and an elder arrived on a sword.

Upon seeing this, everyone in the square except Ning Chang bowed and said, "Greetings, Elder!"

With a dignified expression, he landed and asked, "What's all this commotion? Jingtian, what happened?" Liu Jingtian stepped forward and briefly explained what had happened.

He then turned to look at Ning Chang, "So it's young friend Ning Chang. I remember you should be helping with the planting of the remote spirit plants right now. Why are you here alone?"

While broadcasting, Ning Tongyu also transmitted Ning Chang's appearance to them, so he was naturally able to recognize Ning Chang in person.

"The current process doesn't require me to wait there, so the sect leader told me to wander around as I please, and to send someone to call me when the next step is needed."

"So I came here hoping to exchange these two strange beasts for merit points, but I didn't expect to be suspected after taking out the identity jade token that the sect leader gave me."

Ning Chang shook his head and smiled, then continued, "If it weren't for your coming to recognize me, this whole affair would probably not have been so easy."

"Young friend, why don't you use your elder status..." He paused for a moment, then suddenly looked enlightened.

“That’s right. Given your cultivation level, young friend, not many people would obey your orders if Tongyu didn’t inform the entire sect.”

He shook his head and laughed a few more times at Ning Chang.

"And you haven't learned the art of telepathy, nor have you asked Tongyu for a telepathy talisman, hehehe...you~"

Ning Chang chuckled a few times before asking the elder, "Um... senior..."

"Just call me Fahong." Elder Fahong directly stated his name.

"Um, Senior Fahong, I have just been appointed as an elder and am not yet clear about my responsibilities. I wonder if you could give me some guidance?"

Fahong's expression showed surprise for another moment.

"Ning Tongyu didn't even tell you this?!"

"Oh well," Fa Hong sighed.

He looked at Ning Chang, closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, "As an elder of Medicine King Valley, one naturally enjoys many powers within Medicine King Valley."

“These are all included in a booklet when the elders are appointed, which records the boundaries in all aspects.”

"But my copy is long gone, and it didn't contain much information, so it's not worth getting the book again. I'll just tell you directly."

As he spoke, he glanced around at the crowd, which remained completely still.

"You should also listen and take notes, so that you don't unknowingly offend the other elders."

"Firstly, there are your primary responsibilities and the responsibilities of an elder."

Each elder has different main responsibilities; yours should be managing that spiritual plant. Tongyu should know how to do that, right?

Ning Chang nodded. "I did mention this, but that's all I have."

"I was right."

"As for the duties of elders, they are the responsibilities of every elder, and they are all things that don't need to be taken too seriously, such as maintaining the safety and stability of the sect and guiding the disciples."

"Secondly, you have the right to participate in the decision-making of important matters within the sect. You don't need to worry about it; when the sect leader holds a meeting, he will naturally call all the elders who are not in seclusion."

"Thirdly, the issue of rewards and punishments for disciples within the sect."

Provided the reasons are reasonable, you may arbitrarily decide on the rewards and punishments for your disciples. Rewards are unconditional, but punishments cannot directly result in their death.

When Fa Hong said this, he deliberately emphasized the words "arbitrary" and "directly." Ning Chang instantly understood what he meant, and Fa Hong nodded in satisfaction.

"At the same time, you can freely enter and exit any location in Medicine King Valley. Normal elders like us would have a few restrictions, but young friend, you don't need to worry about that. You can do whatever Tongyu can do."

"As for punishment, I'll give you a brief demonstration." After explaining the regulations, Fa Hong looked at Liu Jingtian and Liu Geshu, her expression instantly turning serious.

"You two brothers failed to recognize the elder's identity, causing trouble for Elder Ning Chang. However, considering this is your first offense and the special circumstances, it is understandable. You are hereby punished to reflect on your mistakes at the Kaishan Stone Wall. Liu Jingtian will spend three days there, and Liu Geshu five days. Reflect on your actions!"

Upon hearing this, the two exchanged a glance. Liu Jingtian remained calm, while Liu Geshu appeared slightly disappointed. They then replied in unison, "Yes, Elder." Afterward, they flew towards the direction of the mountain-opening stone wall.

Before leaving, Liu Jingtian nodded to Ning Chang, while Liu Geshu gave Liu Ruyan a loving look.

After the two left, Fa Hong turned to look at Liu Ruyan's direction again, "Inner disciple Liu Ruyan has formed cliques and shown no respect for her fellow disciples. In accordance with Elder Ning Chang's wishes, her appointment as a disciple of the Registration Department is suspended, and she will be sent to the Kaishan Stone Wall for two weeks of reflection, followed by a one-year observation period. She can be reinstated to her original position only after the observation period has passed and she has not committed any wrongdoing."

"Disciple accepts the order."

Liu Ruyan looked dejected and bowed in response.

Even though she was extremely unwilling, she could not disobey the elder's order.

So he got up and, without looking back, used his footwork to run in the direction Liu Jingtian and the other person had left.

In fact, ordinary elders like Fahong do not have the authority to manage the disciples of the Registration Department. He was somewhat worried when he heard yesterday that Liu Ruyan had been accepted as a disciple of the Registration Department.

Previously, she had often secretly defied him, but no matter how many times he punished her, she showed no remorse.

After all, what she did openly was far from enough to warrant being expelled from the sect; each time, she could only be asked to reflect on her actions for a period of time.

Fortunately, when Jing Tian summoned him, he encountered Ning Chang, a special elder directly promoted by Tong Yu, and was able to rely on his power to temporarily waive Liu Ruyan's status as a disciple of the Registration Department.

In fact, he could have permanently exempted her, or even expelled her from the sect, but that would have been too subjective and would have set a bad example.

Moreover, although he said it was a one-year observation period, in reality Liu Ruyan would have to wait two years before the selection of disciples for the Registration Department could be carried out again. Given Liu Ruyan's personality, she would inevitably cause some trouble during those two years!

Even small things, if accumulated, can become grounds for expulsion from the sect!

Moreover, there's Ning Changzai. He was targeted by Liu Ruyan so soon after entering the sect. I'm afraid I won't even need to lift a finger; I'll deal with Liu Ruyan in the next conflict. And all it will take is a few words to guide her.

"As for the remaining disciples, disperse and go about your business." Fa Hong finished her brief contemplation, casually waved her hand, and dismissed the disciples who had been watching.

Seeing this, Ning Chang raised his hand and stopped the disciples who had caused a disturbance before Fa Hong arrived, and shouted in a similar manner:

"You lot, follow the instructions of inner disciple Liu Ruyan. If you intend to cause chaos, you will have to face the wall in seclusion with her for half a month."