Chapter 2974: Open Scheme! The Compton Family Wouldn’t Want Others to Know About This, Would They?

Taliesin Compton’s heart skipped a beat: "Fellow Flores, why do you say that?"

Carson Flores ignored Taliesin Compton and turned to Alric Compton: "Eldest Young Master, earlier you asked me why I came here. I delayed answering because I was waiting for the Seventh Young Master to be present to discuss this matter in person."

Alric Compton, dressed in white, with a dignified and handsome demeanor, glanced at Taliesin Compton, whose expression changed slightly: "A few years ago at the Military Supply Office, Seventh Brother and Fellow Flores had a conflict. Is this why you have come?"

"Yes and no!"

Carson Flores’ expression became more serious as he stood and cupped his hands: "Eldest Young Master, the Compton Family Ancestor bled on the Immortal Demon Battlefield, achieving unparalleled feats, earning the admiration of the world, and securing today’s prestige for the Compton Family. As a Compton Family Disciple, shouldn’t one be careful with their words and actions to uphold this hard-earned honor?"

Alric Compton furrowed his brows slightly: "Indeed, honor is above all! Every Compton Family Disciple has the responsibility and obligation to uphold this honor. That day, I had reprimanded the Seventh Brother for cutting in line. As a Compton Family Disciple, one should uphold this honor and not use it to engage in actions detrimental to the family."

Carson Flores smiled slightly: "The matter at the Military Supply Office is minor, especially since the Seventh Young Master Compton had already apologized. Knowing one’s mistakes and rectifying them, even if people gossip about it, wouldn’t damage the Compton Family’s reputation."

Alric Compton’s frown deepened: "If it is not about the Military Supply Office incident, then what brings Fellow Flores here?"

Carson Flores replied: "First, for ethics and fairness, second, to ensure the Compton Family’s honor remains untarnished."

Alric Compton’s face grew more serious: "Fellow Flores, please elaborate."

Carson Flores calmly stated: "Years ago, after we collected materials, the others returned to the sect ahead of us. Hall Master Carradine and I stayed behind because I needed to see the Hall Master. After half a month, I finally met with the Hall Master."

"The Hall Master and I had an enjoyable conversation, and the Hall Master even gifted me a Heavenly Immortal Lotus Seed to aid my understanding of the Heavenly Dao, hoping I could enhance my martial prowess soon, especially with the Immortal Demon War so near at hand."

With Carson Flores saying this, the Compton Family father and son, as well as Alric Compton sitting above, all had slight changes in their expressions.

The Heavenly Immortal Lotus Seed was a top-tier rare item assisting in the breakthrough of the Heavenly Dao. The Hall Master had actually given Carson Flores one!

Everyone knew Carson Flores was appointed Majestic Sect Master by the Hall Master personally. Clearly, the Hall Master admired this meritorious person, but it was unforeseen that the Hall Master valued Carson Flores so highly, even giving him a Heavenly Immortal Lotus Seed!

Carson Flores was certainly not speaking idly. By saying this, he was telling everyone that his backing was the Hall Master.

Carson Flores seemed to just be recounting casually, showing no sign of pride, as if describing a mundane, trivial matter.

"On our way back with Hall Master Carradine, we encountered an ambush by two Superior Grade Great Land Prime Immortals..."

Alric Compton’s face changed dramatically, his gaze quickly turning to Taliesin Compton beside him.

Taliesin Compton’s heart skipped a beat, already understanding Carson Flores’ strategy. First, he praised the Compton Family highly, then stated his issue, leaving the matter to the Eldest Young Master to resolve.

"Your Compton Family has a disgrace. Will you handle it or not?"

"This character is tarnishing your Compton Family’s reputation. If this gets out, I fear your family’s honor will be damaged!"

"If you don’t want me to spread this far and wide, then you must deal with Taliesin Compton and give me justice!"

Outright strategy!

Taliesin Compton, although suddenly seeing through Carson Flores’ plan, found it futile because what Eldest Young Master Alric Compton said earlier was not wrong: the Compton Family’s honor is above all!

Alric Compton asked in a deep voice: "Who sent them?"

Carson Flores sat calmly here, having earned merits on the battlefield before; naturally, he was unharmed, so Alric Compton didn’t waste time asking if he was injured. His question went straight to the core.

Carson Flores recounted calmly: "One person held off Hall Master Carradine while another pursued me. Fortunately, I had some means and escaped, even managing to capture the one who pursued me."

"According to his confession afterward, his name was Jayson James, a member of the James Family from White Plain. They ambushed me because, on the day I left the War God Mansion, the Seventh Young Master Compton suddenly visited the James Family, offering them a deal they had long desired. He then recounted his story of humiliation at the Military Supply Office and informed the James Family of Hall Master Carradine and my upcoming departure from the War God Mansion back to the sect..."

Alric Compton’s expression turned icy as he glanced at the silent Taliesin Compton, saying in a grave tone: "Fellow Flores, without testimony, words are unreliable. Is Jayson James still around?"

"Naturally, he is."

Carson Flores smiled lightly, not giving Alric Compton a chance to speak, but continued his story: "Though I discovered the truth back then, with the Immortal Demon War looming, the focus was on the war effort. So, I imprisoned Jayson James, temporarily set the matter aside, and focused on my cultivation."

"A few months ago, as the war commenced, I led the Majestic Sect back to the camp to join the fight. Luckily, I achieved some merits, allowing me entry to the Spirit Ascension Hall for two months of cultivation, where I progressed rapidly, reaching the Lower Grade Peak bottleneck. Considering I had a Heavenly Immortal Lotus Seed, I returned to the camp for leave, seeking a quiet place to comprehend and break through."

"I was fortunate, making some progress in my comprehension. When the Heavenly Tribulation descended, I arranged twenty Great Demons as guards around me. Yet, as the ninth bolt fell, three masked men suddenly appeared, launching three Immortal Destruction Bombs at me, hoping to distract me under the Heavenly Thunder and annihilate me."

"Fortunately, I was prepared. They failed in their ambush, only getting injured by the bombs themselves. Consequently, I captured all three and interrogated them, discovering they were still members of the James Family from White Plain. The leader was Mr. James, Fergus James, who escaped the first ambush, with the other two being Finch James and Emeric James from the James Family."

"After careful questioning, I learned that my cultivation in the Spirit Ascension Hall had fallen under watchful eyes. Someone informed the James Family, and Mr. James received messages sent by the Seventh Young Master Compton’s agent. He secretly watched me, and when I left the camp, several James Family Disciples emerged to track my whereabouts. Ultimately, when the tribulation clouds set in, they found my location and initiated another assassination attempt."

Carson Flores summoned the Ethereal Pagoda with a flash of golden light, and Jayson James, Fergus James, and Emeric James fell at Carson Flores’ feet.

Carson Flores raised his head to meet Alric Compton’s gaze: "Here are the witnesses. Whether I’m speaking falsely, Eldest Young Master can verify for himself."

Pausing briefly, Carson Flores added leisurely: "The Compton Family is a house of merits, yet Compton Family Disciples disregarding the imminent Immortal Demon War, repeatedly ambushing meritorious individuals, if such matters spread, I fear it would damage the Compton Family’s reputation. Thus, I made this special visit, hoping for this matter to be properly resolved, for I have profound admiration for Senior Compton."

Alric Compton took a deep breath, his expression solemn.

He glanced at the three on the ground. Jayson James seemed slightly better, while the other two were bloodied, appearing on the brink of death.

He asked no questions, for if Carson Flores dared to come forward and brought witnesses, it meant everything he claimed was surely true.

Extortion against the Compton Family?

Carson Flores wouldn’t dare!

Alric Compton turned his gaze toward Taliesin Compton, his eyes growing noticeably colder: "Seventh Brother, do you have anything to say regarding what Fellow Flores mentioned?"