Chapter 0032 – Need a few snacks – Absolute Returns

The next day, Jian Wuji set up a Yellow Springs Pavilion branch in the Demon Family Village.

The branch was located across the street from the Windrush Hotel, and was small enough to only have a newly promoted investigator and an executive martial artist stationed there.

Looking at the neatly arranged tables and chairs in the branch and the plaque already hung, Cao Chunpei, the owner of the Windfall Hotel, couldn’t help but ask, “Pavilion Master, why do you want to set up a branch here?”

“If you’re a resident of the Demon Family Village, do you think it’s convenient to go to the Yellow Springs Pavilion to complain?” Jian Wuji asked rhetorically.

“This ……” Cao Chunpei was speechless.

Indeed, it was not an easy thing to go to the Yellow Springs Pavilion and sue.

First, one had to pass through the gate of the Demon Sect’s main altar, explain to the guards the purpose of their visit, and undergo identity verification and body searches. Then, one has to go through layers of hurdles before finally reaching the Yellow Springs Pavilion.

With such a cumbersome procedure, who would be willing to lodge a complaint?

“That’s why I’m setting up a branch here, so that it’s convenient for the residents of the Demon Family Village, as well as those low-ranked martial artists, to come and sue.” Jian Wuji explained.

“But will they be afraid of retaliation and not dare to come and complain?” Cao Chunpei said worriedly.

“You don’t have to worry about this, I will soon make an announcement that anyone who retaliates against those who come to Yellow Springs Pavilion to complain is strictly prohibited, violators will be killed on sight!” Jian Wuji said.

“Shoot to kill?” Cao Chunpei was overjoyed at his words.

Originally, he thought that Jian Wuji was just making a show and going through the motions, but he didn’t expect that he would be so serious.

“Old Cao, go and tell everyone that in the future, if anyone is bullied by the Demon Sect disciples, they can come here and complain, and Yellow Spring Pavilion will definitely do them justice!” Cao Chunpei said excitedly to the surrounding neighbors.

“Really?”

“Great!”

……

For a time, the entire Devil’s Family Village was abuzz.

Jian Wuji didn’t know that this branch, exactly how many pleadings he could receive, but he believed that as long as this branch existed for a day, it would be able to deter those ill-intentioned disciples of the Demon Sect, so that they wouldn’t dare to easily oppress the weak anymore.

“Pavilion Master, you are truly wise!” Xu Dalong heartily exclaimed, “We should have done this a long time ago.”

“This is just the first step, next, we still have a lot of things to do.” Jian Wuji said, “We have to make the Yellow Springs Pavilion, the true guardian of the Demon Sect, rather than a vassal of power.”

“Subordinate understands.” Xu Dalong nodded and said, “Subordinate will definitely do his best to assist Pavilion Master and revitalize the Yellow Springs Pavilion!”

“Good!” Jian Wuji patted Xu Dalong’s shoulder and said, “I believe in you.”

“Pavilion Master, what did you mean when you said just now that you wanted the Yellow Springs Pavilion’s center of gravity to move from the ‘head’ to the ‘feet’?” Xu Dalong asked.

“It’s very simple, in the past, the Yellow Springs Pavilion only focused on those high and mighty Demon Exalted, and was indifferent to those Demon Sect disciples at the bottom, as well as those commoners who had no power or influence.” Jian Wuji explained, “Now, we have to change this situation, we have to start from the bottom, from those who need our help the most.”

“Subordinate understands.” Xu Dalong nodded and said, “Subordinate will definitely keep in mind Pavilion Master’s teachings.”

“Good.” Jian Wuji said, “I believe that as long as we adhere to justice and enforce the law impartially, we will definitely be able to gain the hearts of the people, and we will definitely be able to revitalize the Yellow Springs Pavilion!”

“Subordinate also believes!” Xu Dalong said firmly.

“Alright, let’s go.” Jian Wuji said and turned to leave.

“Yes, Pavilion Master.” Xu Dalong hurriedly followed.

“If I want to revitalize the Yellow Spring Pavilion, relying on this alone is not enough.” Jian Wuji secretly said in his heart, “I still need to do one more thing, a thing that can completely deter those petty people.”

Jian Wuji summoned all of the executive martial artists, to the martial arts arena.

“See you, Pavilion Master!” The crowd chanted in unison, their voices deafening.

Ever since Jian Wuji had imprisoned the Hundred Blade Ghost father and son, his prestige, in the Yellow Springs Pavilion, had reached unprecedented heights.

Even those who had originally held contempt for him now didn’t dare to underestimate him anymore.

“Gentlemen, it’s been a hard day’s work.” Jian Wuji walked up to the crowd and said with an arch of his hand.

“It is an honor for my subordinates to serve Pavilion Master!” The crowd replied in unison.

“Today, I gathered everyone here because I want to say a few words from my heart.” Jian Wuji said.

“Pavilion Master, please speak.” The crowd washed their ears.

“As we all know, our Yellow Spring Pavilion, is the law enforcement organization of the Demon Sect, with the duty of maintaining the order of the Demon Sect and punishing disciples who violate the rules of the sect.” Jian Wuji said, “However, over the years, the prestige of our Yellow Spring Pavilion has been declining, and even some ordinary Blade Ghost Guards dare to openly provoke us, why is that?”

“Because, they feel that we, Yellow Springs Pavilion, are not as powerful as them.” Jian Wuji asked himself, “They feel that their fists, are more powerful than our laws.”

“Pavilion Master, you’re right!” An executive martial artist said indignantly, “Those sword ghosts, relying on the backing of the Demon Venerable One, are acting recklessly, and they don’t care about our Yellow Springs Pavilion at all!”

“Yes, Pavilion Master, we must show them some color and let them know that we, Yellow Springs Pavilion, are not to be messed with!” Another executive martial artist chimed in.

“I can understand everyone’s feelings.” Jian Wuji said, “However, to deter those petty people, relying on anger alone is not enough, we also need strength!”

“Pavilion Master, you are right!” The crowd nodded their heads.

“So, from today onwards, I’m going to conduct special training for you all, and I’m going to make you all, the most powerful martial artists in the Demon Sect!” Jian Wuji announced loudly.

“Great!”

“We will definitely not fail the Pavilion Master’s expectations!”

……

The crowd was in a frenzy of excitement, rubbing their fists and jumping into action.

“Of course, if anyone feels that they can’t withstand this intense training, they can quit now.” Jian Wuji said, “I will arrange for you to go to other departments, and I won’t force anyone.”

As soon as the words fell, there were two execution martial artists, who stepped forward.

“Pavilion master, subordinate …… subordinate wants to quit.”

“So is the subordinate.”

These two execution martial artists, both newly promoted disciples, were weak and worried that they would not be able to withstand Jian Wuji’s training, so they chose to withdraw.

“Good, I respect your decisions.” Jian Wu Jie nodded and said, “You guys report to the personnel department, I will arrange for you to go to other departments.”

“Many thanks, Pavilion Master!” The two execution martial artists were grateful and turned to leave.

“Does anyone else want to quit?” Jian Wuji asked.

The crowd looked at each other in disbelief, and no one stepped forward again.

“Very well.” Jian Wuji nodded in satisfaction and said, “In that case, let’s get started!”

With that, he clapped his hands, and a burly man with a scarred face walked out from the crowd.

“This is the Demon Monarch’s Third Protector – Zhang Hu.” Jian Wuji introduced, “Starting today, he will be in charge of your training.”

“See Protector Zhang!” The crowd saluted Zhang Hu in unison.

Zhang Hu was the most powerful protector under the Demon Lord’s seat, his strength was unfathomable, and the people were all very much in awe of him.

“Hello everyone, I am Zhang Hu.” Zhang Hu walked up to the crowd and said in a jarring voice, “Starting today, I will be in charge of your training. My training will be brutal and hard, but as long as you guys can persevere, I guarantee that you will shed your bones and become truly strong!”

“We will definitely not fail Protector Zhang’s expectations!” The crowd replied in unison.