The Journey of Immortal Cultivation

Chapter 1055 - 576: Settling Old Scores (Part 2)

She immediately interrupted: "These material receipts are always made in duplicate, each party holding one copy. The Heavenly Residence must also have preserved it, so a check will reveal the truth. Treasurer Gu, why don’t you check carefully before arguing?"

Upon hearing this, Treasurer Gu had no choice but to say, "I will check right away, Elder Ning, please wait a moment." He turned to leave.

He had just taken two steps when Ning Xiaoxian’s voice came from behind: "Juan Niang instructed the maid to neglect the guest. This matter should also be reported with Treasurer Gu, giving me an explanation." He paused, then hurriedly left the private room.

He quickly returned to the warehouse area within the Star-picking Tower, where it was divided into three sections: documents, archives, and materials. Among them, the materials warehouse was the largest, and the document warehouse was the smallest. Of course, the sizes were relative, as the documents and archives here were overwhelming and cumbersome, requiring someone with an excellent memory to work here.

Treasurer Gu walked into the warehouse storing documents and said to the person on duty: "Find the material receipt from when Ningyuan Hall’s goods were delivered to the warehouse three days ago and show it to me!"

The person looked up and replied with a "Yes," and indeed went closer to the shelf to search. After roughly a dozen seconds, they returned with a scroll that had been sealed. Any shipment receipt must be sealed like this once the delivery is complete.

Treasurer Gu glared at the scroll, feeling a bad premonition. Indeed, when he opened it, his pupils couldn’t help but constrict, for the writing and seal on it were identical to the copy Ning Xiaoxian held!

His fingers holding the scroll turned pale green, and after a while, he asked, "Has the content on this scroll been like this since the day it was stored?"

"Yes!" The person in front of him did not hesitate to answer, "I personally reviewed every document sent to the warehouse. This receipt has remained unchanged since it was delivered three days ago. The seal on it, I’ve also checked; whether it’s the Guardian of the hidden warehouse or Juan Niang’s seal, they both used our Heavenly Residence’s golden red mud. The seal cannot be counterfeit."

The seals of the stewards and attendants at the Heavenly Residence are processed with Secret Techniques, also known as "Assertion Seals." Their purpose is to prevent any document from being artificially altered after being stamped. Documents stamped with the "Assertion Seal" are blessed with Secret Techniques, ensuring that the text cannot be altered at all. Hence, Treasurer Gu hardly believed an insider had stolen and tampered with the document.

Having been in the business world for many years, he knew there must be something fishy about this receipt, but why should he care? He was secretly annoyed and couldn’t resist pounding the table heavily, thinking, "If Elder Qi hadn’t come forward to convince me it was a sure success without any mistake, why would I have gotten myself into this mess? Now I’ve inadvertently offended a guest from Hidden Stream!" Elder Qi was one of the Great Elders in the elders’ council at the Heavenly Residence and the force behind Juan Niang. Treasurer Gu had forgotten whatever benefit he received from this matter.

However, dealing with ninety thousand pounds of Spiritual Tea was indeed a significant matter. If it were regular times, finding a solution wouldn’t be challenging. But now, with distinguished guests gathered in Bai Yujing and the Heavenly Residence boasting unlimited supply, everyone was waiting for it to present Spiritual Tea as a tribute. Where could he, as treasurer, procure ninety thousand pounds of Spiritual Tea at this time?! If he didn’t find a solution soon, the consequences would fall upon the Heavenly Residence and ultimately on him.

He hesitated for a long time between reporting to the elders’ council and holding Elder Qi accountable. Ultimately, having received some benefits, he sighed deeply and went to find Elder Qi first.

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When Juan Niang was summoned to see Elder Qi, she was somewhat excited. Treasurer Gu should have already approached Ning Xiaoxian, right? How could the Heavenly Residence’s business be something she could owe? She really wanted to see that woman’s expression at this moment!

Earlier, her subordinate maid received a blow, knowing the other party intended to make an example yet didn’t engage, she went straight to Elder Qi. The Spiritual Tea she stored in the hidden warehouse was consumed, it was a perfect opportunity to trouble that little wretch.

Wondering how she might respond! Thinking of this made Juan Niang feel triumphant.

But when she first saw Elder Qi’s complexion: ashen, ashen. Juan Niang, known for her ability to read expressions, immediately felt unease.

Indeed, Elder Qi threw a receipt which almost hit her face, roaring: "What is this receipt about, and what is going on with this seal?!"

What?

Juan Niang took the receipt, focused on it, her blood nearly froze. Her slender fingers trembled, almost unable to hold onto the thin paper slip.

All she could hear echoing in her mind were three words: "Impossible!" Where did this receipt come from, and how was this seal stamped?

In her chaotic state, she managed to lift her head, just to meet Elder Qi’s predator-like glare, instantly shivering with a flash of clarity: "Elder, this has nothing to do with me! It must be that wretch Ning causing trouble!"

"You say it’s that Ning causing trouble?" Elder Qi’s chest slightly heaved, clearly filled with anger, "This paper slip and both seals have been examined, especially your seal, it’s undeniably authentic! How do you say she’s causing trouble?"

Juan Niang’s mind was working faster than ever. As soon as she thought, she involuntarily cried out: "Steward Wu and Elder Bian! They must have tampered secretly. Steward Wu has been serving that Ning woman in the private room these days. If they found out my secret warehouse was burned down, maybe they would conspire to retaliate against us! Steward Wu committed a grave mistake and faced punishment, if he couldn’t drag me down, how could he be satisfied!" (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)