The Reversal System: Only for the Elite at the Mahayana Stage

Chapter 14 – The Jiang family has merits, but the merits are not enough to offset the faults



"So you are Jiang Li ancestor, this unworthy descendant pays respect to Jiang Li ancestor." The Jiang clan leader was shocked by Jiang Li's appearance, and recalling the previous discussion on "faith power" at Yuan Wuxing's house, he blushed and felt embarrassed, but quickly reacted and threw away his shame, bowing in respect.

Jiang Li smiled but remained silent.

"The ancestor often reminisces about the childhood spent with you, saying it was the happiest moment of his life. He also said that you have a kind heart and would give money to help poor families."

"The ancestor said that he was young and reckless and caused trouble for you. Now, every time he thinks about it, he feels extremely ashamed. He really wants to apologize to you in person, but the ancestor's talent is limited, and he is afraid that he won't live to see you again. You are for the world and do not enter the family's door. It is too difficult to see you even once!"

"Under the influence of the devil, the ancestor accidentally fell into the demonic path and used opportunistic ways to extend his life!"

The Jiang clan leader was in tears, speaking with sincerity and emotion. The onlookers were also infected by his tone, feeling that Jiang Yixing's cultivation of the demonic path was understandable and forgivable. It is difficult to balance public and private interests. Jiang People's Emperor took the responsibility for the people and paid less attention to the family, which is unavoidable.

Unfortunately, Jiang Yixing did not have the opportunity to say "I'm sorry" even once.

Yuan Wuxing's expression was strange, feeling that this scene was familiar.

"We are not only descendants of Jiang Yixing ancestor but also your descendants. With our elders as the Peoples Emperor, we, as the younger generation, dare not tarnish your name. Except for the ancestor's fall into the demonic path, we have never done anything harmful or unreasonable. Our Jiang family also works hard to make friends and seek financial sources, using our connections and wealth to build Qingcheng into a great city. This is something that everyone in Qingcheng can see!"

The people of Qingcheng secretly nodded their heads. They had heard from their elders that Qingcheng's current size was inseparable from the Jiang family's efforts.

In the past, although Qingcheng was called a city, it was barely on the edge of the city, and most people did not recognize it. After all, how could a city not even have a Golden Core cultivator?

At that time, people from other places often argued with the people of Qingcheng and called them "rural people" who lacked education.

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But now, Qingcheng is a prominent city in the entire Tianqing Prefecture. The people of Qingcheng walk outside with their heads held high, and everyone who sees them will say, "The people of Qingcheng are amazing."

"We regard ourselves as part of the Peoples Emperor's Hall and always demand ourselves according to the standards of the Peoples Emperor's Hall, only hoping to make the Peoples Emperor's Hall and you recognize us. Our Jiang family has not brought shame to the Peoples Emperor's Hall!""Jiang Li ancestor, on behalf of the Jiang family, may we join the Peoples Emperor's Hall?"

Jiang patriarch looked up at Jiang Li with eager eyes, and the people around him secretly wished they could say, "Yes," in place of Jiang Li.

Jiang Li nodded lightly and said, "Dream on."

"The Peoples Emperor's Hall displays the seventy-two predecessors of the Peoples Emperor. None of them have placed their family's influence in the hall, let alone let a family join the hall. What right do I, Jiang Li, have to let the Jiang family enter the hall?"

"You are the strongest Peoples Emperor. If you set a precedent, no one will say anything," the Jiang patriarch hurriedly said.

The people around nodded secretly. Indeed, as the strongest in the Nine Provinces, Jiang Li was not arrogant and domineering. On the contrary, he was too submissive. Even if he was a Nascent Soul stage cultivator, there were many who were more arrogant than him. They violated laws and customs, such as snatching brides during weddings, and looting at the end of auctions, claiming it was a privilege of the strong.

If Jiang Li wanted to bring the Jiang family into the Peoples Emperor's Hall, people would probably just smile and not oppose it.

Someone in the crowd shouted, "Peoples Emperor Jiang, let the Jiang family join the hall!"

This statement caused a commotion, and people shouted, "Jiang family join the Peoples Emperor's Hall," especially the people of Qingcheng, who shouted the loudest.

The parents who lost their children opposed it, but their voices were too small at this moment.

The parents angrily asked the people around them, "How can a family that devours children for cultivation and practices demonic arts be qualified to enter the Peoples Emperor's Hall?"

The person being questioned sneered and replied, "Not to mention that the Jiang ancestor, Jiang Yixing, was loyal and righteous, and just temporarily blinded. Let's talk about what the Jiang family has done in the past three hundred years. Qingcheng has expanded, the people live in peace, and there is a strong cultural atmosphere. There are many spiritual geniuses, and countless cultivators have benefited. Isn't this merit enough to make up for the sins of practicing demonic arts? Don't you have a sense of collectivism?"

The parents were speechless and didn't know how to counterattack.

Such conversations happened in many places, and Jiang Li heard all of them without exception.

Jiang Li drifted to a height of ten feet off the ground and shouted so that everyone could hear him.

He smiled and said, "I heard everything you said. It's good, very good. Especially the sentence, 'Isn't this merit enough to make up for the sins of practicing demonic arts?' Regardless of the content, it's still reasonable."The man who spoke earlier grinned and puffed out his chest, being praised by the Peoples Emperor was a lifetime honor, and it was also because of him that the Jiang family was able to enter the People's Emperor's palace. But Jiang Li's words soon wiped the smile off his face.

"I never thought I'd hear such words in my lifetime. Brother Ji, I've heard that I suggested that Da Zhou could increase its intelligence tax to fill the treasury."

Da Zhou's Emperor Ji Zhi nodded in agreement, "Jiang's words make sense. This matter should be put on the agenda for discussion among the three officials."

The man blushed and defended himself, "Reward and punishment are clear, and merits and demerits offset each other. What's wrong with that?"

Whether merits and demerits offset each other or not was a controversial topic, and the man didn't believe that Jiang Li could answer it.

However, while others might have found it difficult to answer, it was an easy task for Jiang Li.

The killing intent swept through the audience like a violent storm, making people shiver. With a thought, Jiang Li used an invisible force to pull the man's collar and drag him in front of him.

Jiang Li held the man's neck and laughed coldly, "I've repelled the invasion of the domain's demons three times and saved the Nine Provinces three times. In other words, you wouldn't be alive today without my help. Therefore, it's normal for me to slaughter you! No one will have any complaints!"

"Let... let me go..." The man struggled to free himself.

"Why? I've saved you three times. Why can't you let me kill you with peace of mind? Why don't you have any collective consciousness? Killing you would make me happy. Why don't you have any spirit of sacrifice?" Jiang Li remained unmoved, his eyes showing no mercy, only arrogance and cruelty!

"Let... let me go..." The man regretted deeply.@@novelbin@@

He believed the legend that before he ascended to the throne, Jiang, the People's Emperor, had really fought against the domain's demons, causing the people of a city to die tragically with no remains left behind!


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