Zhao Zhongliu straightened up and looked Jiang Yuechu over from head to toe.
After a long while.
A faintly satisfied smile appeared on the old man's face.
"Good."
"Very good."
"You hadn't lost any arms or legs, and you hadn't disgraced the General Headquarters."
He pointed to a chair beside him.
"Sit."
The people beside them were green with envy at such treatment.
One had to know that during discussions in the main hall, aside from Gold Robes and several highly senior generals, everyone else had to stand while speaking.
Jiang Yuechu did not sit. Instead, she removed the Qi-Gathering Jade from her waist and presented it with both hands.
"The River-Overturning Demon King has been slain. Its corpse is inside."
"Lord You encountered fellow disciples on the road and remained in Henan Circuit to assist in clearing out the demon scourge, so he entrusted this item to this subordinate to bring back."
Zhao Zhongliu accepted the jade pendant and closed his eyes to inspect it.
The next instant.
The corner of the old man's eye twitched slightly.
He raised his head and looked at the utterly composed young woman.
"This demon corpse..."
"Lord You said so."
Jiang Yuechu beat him to it, her tone sincere. "The journey was long, over mountains and rivers, and the weather was hot. Even with the Qi-Gathering Jade, some loss was unavoidable."
"Besides, Lord You had exhausted himself hurrying along the way. Taking some flesh and blood in exchange for food was also so that he could serve the General Headquarters better."
"This subordinate believes... it is all perfectly reasonable."
"..."
Zhao Zhongliu opened his mouth.
Perfectly reasonable indeed.
Did he not know what that foolish boy You Wujiang was like?
Even if someone lent him ten guts, he would not dare ruin public