Fu Mansion
The sky was filled with dark clouds, and was dark and gloomy. A group of soldiers patrolled the area, looking relaxed.
Ren Wei was led in by one of the soldiers and reported to Pei Zi Yun.
"Greetings Young Master. It's been a long time since we last met, and you've become more dignified." Ren Wei entered and bowed to Pei Zi Yun. Pei Zi Yun couldn't help but laugh. He asked directly, "What's the situation on Golden Island?"
Ren Wei stopped laughing and took out an account book, "Young Master, this is the account book, please take a look."
Pei Zi Yun received the account book and looked through it. Ren Wei then continued, "A few days ago, the Imperial Navy stationed themselves on Golden Island. In order to provide for tens of thousands of people, they built many buildings. Now that the island is much more prosperous, it's been left to us."
Pei Zi Yun looked through the account book and had a rough idea. He then pointed to a place and asked, "What's the reason for the refugees' expenditure?"
Ren Wei was very familiar with this. After thinking for some time, he replied, "Young Master, in the past three months, due to the chaos of war, many people were starving and were willing to work for us."
"According to Young Master's instructions, we did not reject anyone. We arranged for the construction of roads and canals to be built. We also picked out honest farmers who were willing to work, as well as skilled craftsmen who were willing to live on the island."
"If it wasn't for the fact that Young Master was only willing to accept two hundred families, we could have accepted more people. Now there are five hundred families on the island, and three thousand people. Although there will be more production in the future, the short-term investment will be much higher. However, the island's production and construction has increased tremendously. We are now self-sufficient."
"Mm!"
When Pei Zi Yun heard this, he nodded his head. He had to fight on a daily basis, and would not be able to take care of all these details.
"What's the situation with the canals on the island?" Pei Zi Yun asked. This was very important.
"The main canals on the island have been completed, and the waterwheel has been built as well. However, there aren't many suitable paddy fields. We've opened up five thousand mu of paddy fields, and we're still lacking cattle. Now that the war has ended, we're preparing to purchase more."
"Farming is going smoothly. Since the island has no way to escape, and has no natural enemies, a large number of sheep and calves have been thrown in."
"The sugar cane planted in September has been prepared."
"We've even opened up a small salt field."
Ren Wei reported all these details to Pei Zi Yun, as he listened quietly and nodded his head.
"How's the trade?"
As Pei Zi Yun listened, he continued to analyze the situation. Whenever he thought of a trade, he would ask about it. To him, this was the most important source of income for him in the future.
Hearing Pei Zi Yun ask about trade, Ren Wei thought for some time before replying, "Because of Young Master's reputation, our fleet's trade was smooth without any obstruction. After the war ended, there were ships docking at the docks to replenish their supplies."
"Yes, we can continue to expand our trade. We have Goldwater Island, which gives us a natural advantage. However, let's not expand the scale of our salt pans. After all, the salt belongs to the government. We have to be self-sufficient and nobody will say anything about it. We can bring a small amount of salt with us, but if we bring too much, it won't be good."
"Yes, young master."
Ren Wei acknowledged. Pei Zi Yun then asked, "What about the rules and regulations?"
"According to the Young Master's order, the Golden Island and the Sentry Island are ten li in size, with fifty households in each li. We have appointed a village head and a clerk. The land has also been distributed. The tax will not be collected in the current year, but next year, we will collect one-fifth of the land tax."
"There are five pavilions on the island, which can be used as relay stations. There are five soldiers stationed there, and all of them are fully staffed. Currently, they are training the young men and women. According to Young Master's instructions, only those who pass the training will be allowed to become soldiers or sailors."
"These personal guards on the island are under the control of Miss He Qing Qing. Currently, there are twelve of them."
"In the town, the Mayor's Hall, the Registrar, Tax Collector, Prison Warden, Patrol Team, Harbor Manager, Warehouse Manager, and Medical Officer are all in place. They've even opened a school."
"The main reason is because of the war in Ying Prefecture. Some of the literate people are willing to migrate to the island."
"As for the ships, according to Young Master's instructions, they are all owned by the public. Furthermore, there are seven merchant ships on the island, and two patrol boats."
"Young Master, I have not let you down. All the rules and regulations have been implemented. Of course, there are still some problems with the operation of the island. However, after some time, everything will be fine."
It was no wonder that Ren Wei was King Lu's official in the previous life. Managing the entire Golden Island was a piece of cake for him. Everything was done in an orderly manner. Pei Zi Yun couldn't help but feel satisfied as he sighed, "You are indeed capable. With you around, I feel much more at ease."
"Young Master commanded hundreds of thousands of troops, and Ying Prefecture had a hundred thousand rebels. Within three months, he had quelled the rebellion. What can I do?" Ren Wei spoke from the bottom of his heart.
Pei Zi Yun laughed. At this point, a Daoist official rushed in. When he saw Pei Zi Yun, he bowed, "Dao Master, the imperial court has an urgent report."
"Speak quickly." When Pei Zi Yun heard the urgent report, his eyes narrowed. The Daoist official then reported, "Dao Master, things are bad. King Lu has broken through the Dragon Lock Pass and is marching towards the capital!"
"Dao Master, this is the report."
The Daoist official then handed over a copy of the report. Pei Zi Yun looked through it as his face sank. He thought to himself, 'This Xie Cheng Dong wasn't paying attention, and caused such a huge commotion. I can't underestimate him.'
Ren Wei listened to the news of King Lu. He didn't know why, but his heart skipped a beat. He then laughed out loud. All those years ago, the relationship between him and King Lu was over. Now that King Lu was rebelling, he would definitely die. It was fortunate that he had jumped out of this quagmire earlier.
When Pei Zi Yun heard this, he threw the report on the table and spoke to Ren Wei, "That's it then. Go to the accounts office and collect a hundred taels of silver. Consider it a reward for your hard work. You may leave now."
"Yes, Young Master." Ren Wei retreated. Ever since Pei Zi Yun had led hundreds of thousands of troops to conquer Ying Prefecture, his attitude had changed drastically. It was obvious that he was now a loyal servant.
"You may leave as well. I know what to do." Pei Zi Yun looked at the Daoist official as the latter retreated.
Pei Zi Yun exhaled deeply as he sat down. King Lu was heading straight for the capital, and the entire imperial court would be shocked. When the entire army surrounded them, what could they do?
It was just that Pei Zi Yun wanted to rely on the Plum Blossom to achieve his Dao. Actually, he didn't want to be involved in such matters.
'Do you think I don't understand this logic?'
'If it weren't for the fact that King Lu and Xie Cheng Dong were tied together, why would I care if it was the Crown Prince or King Lu?'
'Sect Leader Junior Brother, hehe.'
Just as Pei Zi Yun was thinking about this, all the hairs on his body stood up. He placed his hands on his waist as he jumped up in shock. He turned around and saw Chu Xia and Yu Yun Jun.
Seeing that it was Chu Xia, Pei Zi Yun heaved a sigh of relief and smiled, "Chu Xia, you're here?"
"Junior Brother, what was that expression on your face just now? Were you scared?"
Pei Zi Yun replied, "Your sudden shout really gave me a fright."
As Pei Zi Yun spoke, he took a closer look and realized that Chu Xia had grown up.
She was dressed in a Daoist robe, and her hair flowed down her shoulders, making her look even more youthful. Her chest was bulging, and she looked like a girl next door who had just grown up.
Chu Xia didn't feel uncomfortable at all. She walked up to Pei Zi Yun and sized him up. She then stood on her tiptoes and patted Pei Zi Yun on the shoulder, "Junior Brother, Sect Leader, you've become more handsome. Your senior sister can only rely on you now."
"Chu Xia." Yu Yun Jun had been looking at Pei Zi Yun and Chu Xia giggling and giggling. Seeing that Chu Xia was getting more and more out of hand, she reprimanded her.
Hearing Yu Yun Jun's reprimand, Chu Xia pouted her lips as she picked up a piece of fruit from the table and sat down silently.
Pei Zi Yun looked at Chu Xia's angry expression and turned to Yu Yun Jun, "Master."
"Yes, Ziyun, I've brought everything that you asked for." Yu Yun Jun spoke as she retrieved several ingredients. The most eye-catching one was the Free Cloud Seal. This was the seal of the Sect Leader. There were also some other ingredients, such as Rootless Water, Lightning-Struck Wood and Colourless Mud.
"Master, the Yin Master Materialization, Transcending Divinity, Night Roaming, Removal of Records and Immortality. My cultivation is sufficient, and I can go to Hell to remove my records. Please protect me. I've already made arrangements outside. There are soldiers patrolling the area, and nobody will disturb me." Pei Zi Yun said.
Although she could tell just by looking at the ingredients, Yu Yun Jun sighed, "Our sect's Dao Masters and Patriarchs have all been removed from their records. The only thing we can rely on is the power of Paradise."
"You're not even twenty years old, and yet you've reached this stage. I'm ashamed of myself. But don't worry, with me around, nobody will be able to barge in."
"You've worked hard." Pei Zi Yun bowed and retrieved the ingredients to build the altar.
This wasn't difficult at all, and was completed very quickly. Pei Zi Yun took out some ink and started drawing the runes on the altar. He then used a red rope to set up a barrier. The brush in his hand stopped as a ray of light flashed.
When he looked at it with his spiritual eyes, he saw a ray of white light forming a transparent barrier.
Seeing Pei Zi Yun busy himself, Yu Yun Jun then said, "You have the Imperial Sword and the Imperial Insignia. It's not difficult to borrow some Imperial Qi. You don't need these ingredients to build the altar and borrow the power of the sect."
Pei Zi Yun placed the brush aside and said, "If I don't follow the orders of the Emperor, I won't be able to spread the Dao. If I use it, I'll owe it to the Imperial Court. I'm not willing to do this on my own."
Hearing these words, Yu Yun Jun looked at Pei Zi Yun. She noticed that he was serious and had a dignified air about him. She hadn't seen him for a while, and his aura had improved. She then sighed, 'I didn't expect my Free Cloud Sect to produce such a person.'
Pei Zi Yun walked through the red rope and felt that he hadn't explained himself clearly. He then explained, "Master, look at me. I didn't even stay in the Governor's Mansion, and moved out."
"However, it's better to be safe than sorry. I'm not addicted to cleanliness. If I have to use it, I will use it." As he said this, Pei Zi Yun closed his eyes, "System!"
A Plum Blossom appeared in front of him, and became a translucent information interface. It floated in front of him, and revealed a mission.
"Mission: Eliminate Ji Bei Hou and be bestowed the title of True Sovereign (Incomplete)"
"Yin Master: Seventh Level (158.2%)"
Pei Zi Yun's expression changed, as though he was moved. He then laughed, 'After I've conquered Ying Prefecture, I've caused a sensation under the heavens. In a short span of ten days, I've completed my mission. It's a pity I can't continue.'
'I have to go to the underworld and retrieve the imprint before I can continue to improve.'
Pei Zi Yun thought to himself, and didn't hesitate any longer. At this point, dusk was approaching, and the dark clouds in the sky had dispersed. The sun was setting below the mountains. Following the flow of energy, the altar began to glow brightly. The Yin Master opened its eyes and pounced forward.
A cold wind blew within the room, as the Yin Master entered the room. Chu Xia stood up and looked around warily.
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