, two hundred Marsh Python Forehead Scales, and many other valuable items. They also caused the deaths of many of our Yin Talisman Sect disciples! This matter concerns the lives of our Yin Talisman Sect disciples, as well as the interests and reputation of the Sect, and must not be underestimated! All of you are to put aside all other matters immediately. Send out all disciples to strictly investigate these thieves, including all towns in the Outer City. Even if we have to turn the Great Marsh Prefecture upside down, you must drag them out and make an example of them!" "Yes!" everyone responded in unison. Jiang Yuran stood up. "Anyone who provides accurate information will be rewarded with two thousand silver taels. Anyone who captures these thieves will, in addition to receiving many spoils of war as a reward, receive a promotion. Stewards of one type can be promoted to Silver Jade Steward, and Stewards of another type can also be promoted to Silver Jade Steward!" 「● ● ●」 After Jiang Yuran and several Grand Chief Stewards finished announcing the mission, they left the Martial Arts Hall and went to the guest room to discuss matters. Many Stewards began to talk in the council hall, while Steward Ma gathered his subordinates Lin Xuankong, Steward Hu, and three others. To Lin Xuankong's surprise, Han Lu, who was looking a bit troubled, was also among them. This "Warlord" with an unhealed leg had been reassigned to Steward Ma's command. It seems Steward Ma is afraid he'll slack off in his Martial Cultivation while serving as a Steward outside! "What are your thoughts?" Ma Jiang asked. The Stewards shook their heads slightly and pondered silently. No one spoke for a while. Lin Xuankong thought to himself: The Forehead Scales from the Sect were taken by these Flying Thieves... The other stolen items can be set aside, but two hundred Marsh Python Forehead Scales are incredibly tempting. If I get my hands on them, I'll only need two hundred more to reach my goal of Eight Hundred Forehead Scales! I must find a way to catch these Flying Thieves! Especially since this is my third mission. Even if not for the Forehead Scales, I must complete this third mission to learn the Yin Talisman Technique as soon as possible! However... he glanced at the many Stewards discussing animatedly around him and thought, This mission will have a lot of competition! "Xuankong, what do you think?" Ma Jiang suddenly asked. Lin Xuankong, who was daydreaming, snapped to attention. He thought for a moment and said, "First, we definitely need to inspect the scene and closely question the disciples who fought the Flying Thieves that day. Second, we should try to find the Darts used by the Flying Thieves and look for clues regarding their origin and any Martial Cultivators skilled with Darts. We must pay extra attention to schools and Martial Arts Halls that teach Dart techniques! Third, these Flying Thieves will eventually need to sell those stolen items. During this period, we should have people monitor merchants who collect such goods, as well as the officials' auction houses in Great Marsh Prefecture!" Ma Jiang nodded repeatedly in approval at his clear and thorough analysis. "Excellent, very comprehensive, and aligns with most of my own thoughts. Then, the task of investigating the origin of the Darts and looking into the Martial Arts Halls teaching Dart techniques will be your responsibility. Remember, whatever you do, don't alert the thieves!" Finishing his words, Ma Jiang turned to Han Lu. "What do you think?" Han Lu was taken aback and said, "Master, you mentioned two people using Darts. Do you think one of them could be the Conical Hat Strange Guest? They're both Experts in Concealed Weapons! Shouldn't we investigate from this angle?" Lin Xuankong: ... Ma Jiang frowned. "I shouldn't have asked you. Alright, you will assign people to monitor the merchants and auction houses. That task shouldn't require much thinking!" Feeling a bit frustrated, Han Lu said, "It seems Master believes I have no chance of becoming a Silver Jade Steward!" Upon hearing him mention Silver Jade Steward, Ma Jiang could not help but sigh. "This time, Chief Steward Jiang and the Hall Master seem determined to make an example and catch these Flying Thieves, no matter the cost! It has been decades since our Great Marsh Hall of the Yin Talisman Sect promoted a disciple to Silver Jade Steward. Silver Jade positions offer twice the monthly salary, medicinal herbs, and other benefits compared to regular Stewards of both types. It's an honorary position that can only be achieved by performing multiple remarkable feats! For decades, only Hall Master Xu Zhenhuan, who performed numerous meritorious deeds while he was a Steward, became a Silver Jade Steward. He is still acclaimed as a legend today! It was from that time that he gradually rose to become the second most important figure in the Yin Talisman Sect, second only to the Sect Leader!" Upon hearing this, Lin Xuankong's eyes glinted. Twice the salary of a regular Chief Steward? Normally, I get two portions of medicinal herbs. If I become a Silver Jade Steward, does that mean I'd get six portions every day? That's so much, I could drink medicinal herbs until I burp them up! This Silver Jade honor is incredibly rewarding! However, this mission will also be fiercely competitive. After all, who wouldn't want to gain so many valuable items and become a uniquely prestigious Silver Jade Steward of one type or a Silver Jade Steward of the other type! But this mission... I must complete it before anyone else. The substantial medicinal herbs from a Silver Jade position, the two hundred Marsh Python Forehead Scales, and the chance to cultivate the Yin Talisman Technique-all these are too important to me! Lin Xuankong clenched his fists tightly. Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!