Floating Island - Triple S Talent-Chapter 487: Elder Jian disciple

With a relaxed motion, Lein took out the purple token and immediately hooked it to the side of his waist.

"Well, looks cool, right?" he said with a wide grin, his eyes sparkling as he gazed at the token now hanging from his chest.

Laras, who had been watching from the start, looked slightly surprised. Her gaze was fixed on the token on Lein's chest, as if she had just realized something.

"Brother Lein, it seems it was meant to be placed there," she said with a slight nod.

Lein patted the token on his chest a few times, satisfied with its position. His eyes then scanned the surroundings, hoping someone would notice the token and be willing to stop for a chat.

However, the reactions of the people around him were completely unexpected.

"What!?"

Several people glanced at him with strange expressions. Some stopped in their tracks, and even a few who had been conversing suddenly fell silent and turned toward him. Their gazes were filled with confusion, as if Lein had just done something outrageous.

"Eh? What's going on?" Lein muttered, slightly panicked. He did want to attract attention, but not to this extent.

Efan, who had been standing beside him all along, swallowed hard. A horrified look appeared on his face.

"Brother Lein, did you… steal something?" he whispered, as if afraid someone else might hear.

Lein immediately turned to him sharply. "What nonsense are you spouting!?"

Efan kept watching him warily. But then, his eyes dropped to Lein's chest, focusing on the token hanging there. The young man's eyes widened instantly.

"Don't tell me… that token is extremely valuable, Brother Lein!?" he said with a tone full of sudden realization, as if he had just solved the puzzle.

"I think so," Laras whispered in agreement, her gaze also still locked onto the token.

Before they could discuss it any further, three students in white uniforms with stripes at the waist began to approach. Their steps were firm, exuding authority. Their auras were also nothing to scoff at—two of them were at the Master stage, while the one in the center, a long-haired man, radiated the strength of a Grandmaster.

"They're coming," Lein muttered, straightening his posture. As a new elder, he had to carry himself properly.

The three students stopped not far from them. The long-haired man stepped forward, eyeing Lein with a suspicious look.

"You," he said in a pressing tone, as if speaking to a thief.

Lein held his breath.

"Do you realize that forging an elder's token is a serious crime?" the man continued in a voice full of authority. His eyes sharpened, as if trying to pierce through lies that hadn't even been spoken yet.

Lein froze.

WHAT?!

His mind screamed. Laras and Efan looked equally shocked.

Lein looked at the man more closely. His face was handsome, his skin well cared for, clearly indicating a noble background. But his earlier statement revealed a shallow way of thinking—he instantly assumed Lein's token was fake without checking further.

Lein's chest began to rise and fall—not from nervousness, but from irritation.

How could he, a newly appointed elder, be mistaken for a forger?

But Lein could only sigh inwardly. He had read many stories about arrogant young masters who made baseless accusations, and now he was facing one firsthand.

"What do you mean, friend? Who are you?" Efan asked lightly, still trying to think positively. Maybe someone had indeed forged tokens before and tricked some students.

The man straightened his back proudly before speaking, as if saying his name was an honor to those who heard it.

"I am Gareth Wei, direct disciple of Elder Jian," he declared boldly.

As soon as his name was mentioned, some students nearby began murmuring.

"Elder Jian's disciple? But he's still so young?"

"I've never seen him before. Is what he's saying even true?"

Lein sighed, shaking his head slightly. It seemed this man was too confident in his status and unwilling to consider any other possibility.

"Ah, so you're Elder Jian's disciple?" Efan nodded slowly, still trying to remain friendly. "Friend Gareth, this token my brother is wearing is genuine. He was just appointed as an elder," he said honestly.

Efan had personally witnessed Lein's appointment. Even the core students at Grandmaster level had paid their respects to him.

"If you don't believe it, you can ask the Sect Leader directly," he continued, hoping to clear the misunderstanding.

But before he could even say the leader's name, Gareth raised his hand and interrupted with a commanding tone.

"Stop! Don't bring the Sect Leader's name into your deceitful tricks. Destroy that token immediately, or I will bring you to the Court Hall!" he shouted.

Without hesitation, he drew his sword and pointed it at Lein. Efan's brows furrowed deeply. His face seemed to say, This guy is insane.

"Hahaha… Easy there, Efan," Laras said, chuckling lightly, unable to hold back her laughter at how ridiculous the situation had become.

Efan turned with an expression full of exasperation. "Brother Laras, I think this guy genuinely can't understand human speech," he said in a resigned voice.

Laras only laughed harder, her shoulders trembling slightly from holding back her amusement. "Yes, you'll have to start getting used to things like this... hhh."

Lein let out a long sigh, his irritation building. From Gareth's and his companions' expressions, it was clear they wouldn't let the matter go so easily.

"Efan, let's go. Don't waste time with someone like him," Lein said with a sour face. His mood was completely ruined by this man.

Efan and Laras exchanged glances for a moment, then shrugged and followed Lein. They walked leisurely down a stone-paved path, letting the gentle breeze brush against their faces. In the sky, some sect students flew low on their flying tools, as if observing the situation.

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Behind them, Gareth watched their departure with a darkening expression. His breath grew ragged, his face red with fury. How could these people just ignore him like that?