Wang Daoyuan bowed and said, "If Sect Master has any instructions, Elder Luo can speak frankly."
Luo Xuanming nodded and said, "I won't hide it from you. Previously, I reported the matter of Venerable Lei Yan wanting to take you in as a disciple to the Sect Master.
The Sect Leader wants me to ask what Steward Wang plans to do.
Should I reject Spiritual Master Lei Yan's good intentions, or should I leave the Netherworld Sect and join the Divine Weapon Pavilion? "
Wang Daoyuan laughed: "I think Elder Luo and Sect Master have misunderstood. If it was before, I still had the possibility of joining the Divine Weapon Pavilion.
Now, I'm an elder of the Netherworld Sect.
If Daoist Lei Yan were to let me join the Divine Weapon Pavilion, it would be the same as snatching someone from the Netherworld Sect. This would go against the Divine Weapon Pavilion's rule of not interfering with the affairs of local powers.
I'm sure Elder Luo knows about my brother-in-law's marriage.
He wanted to marry my sister into the Divine Weapon Pavilion, but was stopped.
Daoist Thunderflame fought with the other elders of the Divine Weapon Pavilion, but in the end, didn't he still have to marry into the Wang Family?
He is a disciple personally raised by Daoist Lei Yan, and even he cannot make the Divine Weapon Pavilion break the rules, let alone me, a disciple who became a disciple halfway through.
On top of that, I'm a penta spiritual roots cultivator and I have a cultivation method that suits me.
I can't learn any of Daoist Lei Yan's unique techniques and spells.
If I can't inherit Daoist Lei Yan's techniques and spells, what's the point of him taking me in as his disciple?
Therefore, Daoist Lei Yan would at most take me in as a disciple in name and give me some pointers in refining, but would not let me join the Divine Weapon Pavilion.
Elder Luo, think about it. Our Underworld Sect's Elders have become disciples of Reverend Lei Yan.
In the future, if the sect wants to buy some magic tools and the like, wouldn't it be easier to get things done with my connections?
As far as I am concerned, joining the Divine Weapon Pavilion would not bring me any benefits.
Now that I've already established my Violet Palace, what I need the most is nothing more than spiritual items that can help me form my Gold Core.
Even a top power like the Divine Weapon Pavilion was unable to produce such a thing steadily.
The direct descendants of the Jindan Elders in the sect, as well as the direct disciples, were not enough. Would they give it to an outsider like me?
To put it bluntly, Daoist Thunderflame was not far from nine hundred years old. He only had a hundred years left to live.
Before he passes away, neither Dao Yin nor I will be able to form our Gold Core.
After the end of his lifespan, my brother's position in the Divine Weapon Pavilion was a little awkward, let alone me.
In the Netherworld Sect, I was appreciated by the Sect Master and Hall Master Gu.
Elder Luo, you're also my big brother's master. Daoyou, Luo Hongming, and I are old acquaintances. There's also a large group of old cultivators who have good relations with our Wang Clan.
Elder Jin was able to become the Vice Hall Master of the Punishment Hall and become one of the upper echelons of the sect.
With my talent, my achievements shouldn't be lower than Elder Jin's, right?
There was not much point in entering the Divine Weapon Pavilion. He would lose his connections and future in the Netherworld Sect for nothing.
I would be a fool to do that.
Elder Luo, please pass on my words to the sect master. I have no intention of betraying the sect. "
Luo Xuanming pondered for a moment after hearing this, before he said, "Manager Wang is right. I'll pass your words to the Sect Leader.
I still have important matters to attend to in the sect, so I'll take my leave now. "
Wang Daoyuan and the other two escorted them out of the mountain.
The next day, the new and old patriarchs handed over the account books and other things. The new patriarch had to gather the elders to discuss the future of the clan.
After all the elders were present, Wang Daochang walked in energetically.
Wang Daoyuan smiled and said, "Third Brother's health is good!"
All the elders burst into laughter.
Wang Daochang glanced at him and said, "I married Yuqing to block a knife for you. You still have the nerve to make fun of me?
Let's see who will be willing to block a knife for you in the future when someone asks you for a marriage alliance? "
"I think you like to block a knife." Wang Daoyuan had a mischievous smile on his face. "He has quite a few younger brothers and nephews. Furthermore, there are two uncles around.
The Twelfth Uncle coughed softly and said, "Alright, stop joking. Let's get down to business."
Then, he handed a stack of account books and a few jade slips to Wang Daochang. "Alright, everything I need to hand over is here.
I haven't finished refining my natal magic weapon yet. I'll take my leave first. "
Everyone stood up and saluted. "We respectfully send Grand Supreme Elder off."
Wang Daochang looked at the account books and jade slips and said, "In these years, the clan's population and industry have improved greatly.
There are more than 200,000 ordinary clansmen and more than 310 cultivators. The clan's annual income has reached 270 thousand spirit stones. "
Wang Daoyuan was a bit dazed. "I remember the last time we participated in the war, didn't the clan only have 140 people?
It's only been 30 years or so, and it's more than doubled? "
The Third Brother's face was full of joy. "This is all thanks to the population policy you proposed. Most of the clan's cultivators over the age of 70 have already married and taken in concubines.
They have at least three or four children, and there are many clansmen with more than ten children.
Now, there are more than 300 descendants of cultivators under the age of ten. Among them, there should be 50 to 60 cultivators.
At present, there are more than 70 cultivators with the 'Dao' character in the clan, and more than ten of them have already passed away.
There are more than 140 cultivators with the 'Ming' character in the clan, and the number will increase greatly in the future.
There are already more than 70 cultivators with the 'De' character in the clan, and there are still more than 30 cultivators who have married or taken in.
In these 30 years, on average, the clan has gained four or five new cultivators every year.
Moreover, the growth rate is still gradually increasing.
When the cultivators with the 'De' character in the clan grow up again, they'll be able to swallow the entire Fallen Dragon Ridge.
Not counting Big Brother and Dao Yin, the clan has 13 Foundation Establishment cultivators on the surface, more than 20 peak Qi Condensation cultivators, and more than 50 late Qi Condensation cultivators.
In these years, apart from population, the clan has also added a lot of halls.
Among them are the Tool Refining Hall, Formation Hall, General Affairs Hall, Spirit Silkworm Hall, Hundred Arts Hall, Battle Hall, and Dark Hall.
In terms of industry, transportation, spirit silkworms, and restaurants have the highest income, earning more than 50,000 spirit stones every year.
Next up is our Wang Clan's mining and spirit wood industry, which has always been the largest. Added together, we earn 70,000 to 80,000 spirit stones.
Of the four pill, tool, and talisman industries, apart from the formation industry that doesn't directly make a profit, the other three can still earn ten to twenty thousand spirit stones every year.
Currently, there are seven second-rank pill refiners, six second-rank talisman masters, five second-rank tool refiners, and only three second-rank formation masters.
Now, Twenty-Sixth Uncle's formation skills have already reached second-rank superior-grade. With Zhao Liang's cooperation, he can already refine flying boats.
He has also reached Foundation Establishment, so you don't have to worry about setting up formations and refining flying boats.
Now that the Netherworld Sect has relaxed the restrictions on flying boats, the next step is to expand their business to the Wanchuan Market in the southern part of Qingli County.
The clan's reform policies were all formulated by you. Although you didn't care after coming up with the idea, you were the initiator after all. Are you satisfied with the results of the reform? "
Wang Daoyuan nodded and said, "This has already greatly exceeded my expectations. What else is there to be dissatisfied with?"
Wang Daochang continued, "You've been the Elder of Punishments for more than 80 years, but you haven't taken care of a single matter of the Hall of Punishments.
The Twelfth Uncle appointed a chief steward to manage the affairs of the Hall of Punishments on your behalf.
Now that the Grand Elder is vacant, who do you think is suitable? "
Wang Daoyuan thought for a moment and said, "Now that we have sufficient manpower, the Grand Elder doesn't have much to do. In addition, Third Brother is in charge.
His ability to handle practical matters isn't very strong. The main thing is to know the situation of the clan's various industries.
He also has to have enough prestige to convince the other elders.
In my opinion, Aunt Jiu is not bad. "
In the early years, Aunt Jiu was also known for her valiant strength. In fights of magical powers, she could be on par with Eighth Uncle.
But after all, she was a water attribute cultivator and didn't have much talent.
It just so happened that water attribute cultivators had great talent and first-rate fighting abilities. Without talent, their fighting abilities were extremely poor.
She didn't have enough talent. After reaching Foundation Establishment, her fighting abilities were somewhat stagnant.
Thus, she rarely went out these years and basically handled various affairs in the clan.
Hearing this, Aunt Jiu was a little surprised. "I've only managed the Guardian Hall these years and haven't managed the other halls. I don't know how to handle the other halls."
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