Chapter 72: Chapter 72: Protecting One’s Own
This system, Li Yuan is sowhat familiar with.
It seems like it used to be a centralized power, but now it’s devolving into feudal dukes.
The dispersed martial arts guilds each manage their own territories, naturally striving to strengthen their own forces, which helps to motivate the disciples and thus enhance the overall strength of the Blood Saber Sect.
As for the hidden danger, in the short term, it seems there is none...
However, he doesn’t plan to go out.
After all, what he lacks now is Eighth Grade Demon Beast at, not Ninth Grade.
anwhile, establishing twelve martial arts guilds in the Wei Family’s Three Halls certainly grants considerable power and opportunities.
But wealth is sought in danger, and they will also beco targets for the Sun Family’s attacks, as well as remnants of the Wei Family.
A well-managed martial arts guild easily attracts attention, while a poorly managed one struggles to survive. Moreover, they are pressured by the Vice Sect Leader, Elders, and Tributor, making it a suitable "arena" for those who love heated battles but not suitable for him.
As for being an instructor, it’s the most leisurely position.
Li Yuan wants to be a lazy fish.
However, he also needs money, channels, and even exploring the outside world, all requiring people.
He now wants to keep an eye on the territory near Hengwu Restaurant and Full Moon Inn, helping the landlady there since it’s his own force and can do many things for him in the future.
On the other side, there are evidently plenty of disciples willing to establish branch halls.
Having half a ton of Ninth Grade Demon Beast at every six months and keeping all tax revenue for themselves are enticing enough.
The sect can offer such favorable conditions entirely because of the special circumstances.
In a short while, fourteen Inner Sect Disciples raised their hands, willing to give it a try, including Fang Jianlong of the Fang Brothers.
Based on the rule of calling ti when full, the last two missed the chance by a second and had to give up, sighing.
When it ca to asking about the Inspector position, Li Yuan imdiately raised his hand.
...
Soon, it was ti for the drawing lots segnt.
Instructors don’t need to draw lots; it’s a relatively leisurely sect affair, and Fang Chengbao of the Fang Brothers chose this due to the Fang Family not lacking money, allowing him to focus on cultivation.
Drawings for the martial arts guilds quickly concluded, and any subsequent allocations or battle tournants had nothing to do with Li Yuan.
Then, it ca to the Inspector segnt.
A one in three chance of drawing Silver Creek Square.
If unsuccessful, one could only negotiate or enter a battle tournant.
Li Yuan wiped his hands, exhaled, and then stood in front of the lottery box with five others.
He glanced at the other five people.
Senior Sister Zhao was among them, with three n and one woman among the others, all showing the Eighth Grade, but none could match Senior Sister Zhao.
Zhao Chunxin glanced at her Ninth Grade junior brother and chuckled, "Which branch would you like to be an Inspector at?"
Li Yuan replied, "Silver Creek Square."
Zhao Chunxin nodded and said, "Alright!"
Once she finished speaking, no one said anything.
Tie Sha, seeing everyone ready, said, "Draw."
Six hands swiftly reached down, each drawing a slip of paper.
Li Yuan opened his to see.
Wutong Square!
On the other side, Zhao Chunxin also opened her slip of paper.
Zichong Square.
The other four opened theirs too.
Zhao Chunxin looked at a weak-looking Inner Sect Disciple and said, "Junior Brother Ren, I think my Zichong Square slip suits you better. How about we trade, and you give
Silver Creek Square?"
The Inner Sect Disciple asked, "Why should I?"
Zhao Chunxin grinned, her face full of roughness, "How about a tournant battle?"
The Inner Sect Disciple smirked, pointing at Li Yuan, "I get it, Senior Sister wants to give it to this kid.
Sure, I can’t beat Senior Sister in a tournant battle.
But as long as the slip reaches his hand, I can have a tournant battle with him.
Can he beat ?"
Zhao Chunxin interrupted him, "Then in front of everyone, I now challenge you to a tournant battle."
"Hmph!!" The Inner Sect Disciple gritted his teeth and readily handed his slip to Zhao Chunxin, clearly, Zhao Chunxin had a reputation for being formidable within the Inner Sect Disciples.
Zhao Chunxin, now with the slip in hand, leaned over to Li Yuan, saying, "Junior Brother... seems like only Senior Sister can help you inspect Silver Creek Square. Once you’re Eighth Grade, I’ll return it to you."
Just then, a faint voice ca from a distance.
"Chunxin, just give it to him."
Everyone turned to see Master Li calmly seated on the Tributor chair, casting a fierce gaze around, rumbling, "I’m not dead yet."
Then, he looked at Li Yuan, "Yuan’Er, just take it. I’d like to see who dares touch you."
It was only then that Zhao Chunxin handed the slip to Li Yuan.
Seeing this, the Inner Sect Disciple could only feel helpless.
Darn, this lineage spoils Li Yuan too much from top to bottom.
Why doesn’t he have such a Senior Sister and Master?
He could only stand aside, casting a threatening gaze at Li Yuan, hoping he would give up on his own, then a faint glint of coldness flashed, and he slowly withdrew.
Li Yuan seed unaware of his gaze, not sensing his resentnt, but he had already rembered this Senior Brother’s overall combat strength "52~60."
At this mont, he looked gratefully at Zhao Chunxin and Master Li in the distance.
And the two of them... were both looking at him with warm smiles.
...
When the eting adjourned.
The three walked to one side, with Li Yuan sincerely saying, "Thank you, Master, thank you, Senior Sister."
Master Li smiled, "In the social world, sa sect stands for camaraderie, and sa sect mbers should naturally help each other. Yuan’Er... I help you today because I hope you’ll have a clear mind and not let it affect your cultivation."
"I will rember." Li Yuan was genuinely grateful; this Master and Senior Sister were really supportive.
Zhao Chunxin added, "Actually, this sa sect is just a small circle, and within this small circle, everyone should naturally help each other... But Junior Brother, do you want Silver Creek Square because of that Hengwu Restaurant’s landlady?"
Li Yuan nodded.
Zhao Chunxin furrowed her brow, "Are you planning to marry her?"
Li Yuan nodded again, asking, "Is there a problem with that?"
Zhao Chunxin sighed, shaking her head, "There’s no problem, I’ve never heard any rumors about her outside, in fact, she even has a bit of chivalry to her na. Though she is a widow, she should be a virtuous wife.
But Junior Brother, one wife is enough, why take a second one? Wouldn’t that hinder your cultivation?
You mustn’t let down Master Li’s expectations!"
Li Yuan earnestly said, "I will not disappoint."
Listening quietly from the side, Master Li suddenly said, "Good! Then I look forward to seeing it.
Yuan’er, if you can break through to the Eighth Grade by this ti next year, then as your ntor, I have nothing more to say... At that ti, I might even officiate your wedding personally.
But if you can’t break through..."
Li Yuan said, "Student promises firmly, I will not disappoint."
...
After bidding farewell to Master and Senior Sister, Li Yuan returned ho, it was already nearing the Shen hour.
"You’re back!" Lady Yan and the landlady greeted him jointly as he arrived, and pulled him into the dining hall.
On the dining table, the food had lost its warmth, but remained untouched.
"Haven’t eaten?"
"Not hungry."
"Waiting for you."
The two won giggled, while the maid Xiaoi took the dishes to reheat.
With Li Yuan embraced in the middle, warmth filled his heart, and he asked jokingly, "Want to know what I went to do?"
The two won looked at each other, giggling without answering.
If the husband wants to talk, he will.
Li Yuan said, "When the wind of Wei Family’s remnants settles, a senior brother and I will work as Inspectors in Silver Creek Square, aning handling tasks like those at Ming City, Martial Arts Shop, and Governnt Office."
The two won paused in surprise.
The landlady said with a smile, "Then... I must serve you well, sir."
Li Yuan added, "Also, Master Li told
that if I break through to the Eighth Grade by next year, he will personally officiate our wedding."
Lady Yan knew his details and understood he had already broken through to the Eighth Grade, but still sighed exaggeratedly like a cat, "What if you can’t break through, what then?"
Seeing the slight worry in the landlady’s eyes, Lady Yan chuckled gaily.
After she laughed, Li Yuan softly said, "Sister Xue, tonight I’ll accompany you out of town with the carriage."
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