Chapter 1128: Where the Illness Lies
Great Sage Jiang placed the activated Xuan Jade into Qi Xuansu’s hand.
Qi Xuansu was about to speak, but before he could utter a word, Jiang Hedao raised a hand to stop him. “There is no need to say anything unnecessary to me. You may discuss whatever thoughts you have with the Earthly Preceptor directly. I am merely delivering this gift to you and won’t be involved in anything else.”
Qi Xuansu could only swallow the words that were already at his lips.
Great Sage Jiang continued, “My coming to Poluo this time is not only to pursue Chen Shuhua. I have another mission, which is to temporarily serve as the Acting Poluo Daoist Mansion Master, at least until Great Sage Lan recovers from his injuries.”
Qi Xuansu expected this. The Golden Tower Council would never allow an ordinary Sage like him to serve as an Acting Mansion Master for long. After all, this role exceeded his rank. Thus, Qi Xuansu had only been holding part of the duties. Only a Virtuous Great Sage can take over this position legitimately.
Great Sage Jiang shifted into the main topic. “Since I am to oversee the Poluo Daoist Mansion, I must first understand the situation. So please tell me in detail about all aspects of the Poluo Daoist Mansion.”
Qi Xuansu naturally held nothing back. He recounted everything he had seen, heard, and experienced in Poluo in great detail, then concluded, “Compared to the Central Plains, Poluo has many structural weaknesses that urgently need improving. The fundamental reasons are the lack of support from the Great Xuan Court and the vast, scattered territory. As a result, the Daoist presence here is shallow, creating disorder and allowing the Holy Court to infiltrate on a deeper level.”
Great Sage Jiang listened, pondered for a moment, then said, “Very well. Summon all the Deputy Mansion Masters, Deputy Palace Masters, and first-rank Spirit Guards in two hours for a council.”
Qi Xuansu rose and obliged. “Yes, Great Sage.”
There was no need for Qi Xuansu to notify people personally—a simple order would do. This also formally disseminated the news that Great Sage Jiang would be serving as Acting Mansion Master.