When Chu Xiu brought almost all of his trusted subordinates to the Daluotian, even Shang Tianliang and Wei Shuya were amazed by the strength and density of the Heaven and Earth Essence Energy in the Daluotian.
When they were in the lower realm, it was actually very difficult for cultivators in the Arcane Illumination Realm like them to improve their cultivation base. They could only spend a lot of time accumulating their strength bit by bit.
However, now that they were in the Daluotian, they saw an opportunity to improve their cultivation base in the presence of such dense Heaven and Earth Essence Energy.
Chu Xiu asked Master Yuan Ji to stay here and study the Formation for the time being. He asked Hei Jie and Lu Jue to return to the Black Sieve Tribe while he brought his men back to Cangwu County.
Chu Xiu had been gone for a long time this time. It took him almost two months to go back and forth.
If it had been any other place, they would have reported the Prefectural Governor's disappearance to the Imperial Sky Pavilion's headquarters after such a long time.
However, it was not the first time that Chu Xiu had gone missing. Therefore, the cultivators in Cangwu County did not feel that anything was amiss.
When Chu Xiu brought Wei Shuya and the others back, Xu Fengshan and the others were shocked again.
The few cultivators that Chu Xiu brought back the last time were powerful enough. This time, he brought back so many people. There were even two powerhouses whose cultivation bases Xu Fengshan could not see through. This surprised Xu Fengshan even more. Where did the Prefectural Governor bring so many powerhouses?
"May I know who these people are?" Xu Fengshan asked carefully.
Chu Xiu pointed at Wei Shuya and Shang Tianliang and said, "These two are seniors in my sect. They heard that I'm the Prefectural Governor of the Imperial Sky Pavilion, so they came to help. The rest of them are also rogue cultivators that I've recruited. Now, they're considered members of the Imperial Sky Pavilion. "
Xu Fengshan had lived for so many years and had served a few Prefectural Governors. Chu Xiu's words could not even fool a child, let alone him.
'Aren't you Gu Zun's successor? Where did the elders come from? Moreover, it could be explained if you only recruited one or two powerhouses, but now you actually got so many powerhouses who were not weak. It was as if they were all queuing up for you to recruit them. This was too fake.
However, although Chu Xiu's excuse was very fake, Xu Fengshan did not dare to say more.
With Chu Xiu's power and influence, he didn't have the guts or qualifications to interrupt.
However, everything that Chu Xiu did afterward made Xu Fengshan, Shen Hui, and the others somewhat dissatisfied.
After Chu Xiu brought the members of the Kunlun Devil Cult to Cangwu County, he actually let them take over the majority of Cangwu County's affairs.
In the past, when Chu Xiu was not around, Xu Fengshan and a few others were worried about the majority of Cangwu County's affairs. They even complained that Chu Xiu did not care about the affairs. However, now that Chu Xiu had taken away their authority, it was their turn to be dissatisfied.
Apart from Ke Cha, who was not present, Xu Fengshan and the other two vaguely expressed their dissatisfaction. Of course, even if Ke Cha was present, he would not dare to say anything. After all, he had seen Chu Xiu's true colors and had been forced to become Chu Xiu's trusted aide.
"Sir, it's not that we're dissatisfied with others taking over our positions. It's just that they have never participated in the management of Cangwu County before this. If you let them take over in such a hurry, I'm afraid it will ruin things," Xu Fengshan said cautiously.
Chu Xiu narrowed his eyes and said plainly, "Elder Xu, you've been with me for some time now. Actually, there's no need to beat around the bush. Everyone can just say it as it is. All of you address me as Sir, but if I ask you to fight with your lives on the line against Cold River City, who would dare to go? "
Xu Fengshan and the other two were speechless. They did not dare to boast in front of Chu Xiu.
This was not a matter of whether they dared to go or not. Rather, if they went, they would simply be throwing their lives away. Since that was the case, why would they go?
Chu Xiu spread his hands and said, "That's why I said that all of you don't dare, but they do!
It's very dangerous to become Chu Xiu's trusted aide. All of you don't want to be my trusted aide, but you still want to hold on to more authority. Is there such a good thing in this world?
However, Elder Xu, you don't have to worry. After all, all of you have been following me since the beginning. I won't go overboard with all of you. You will still be responsible for contacting the Imperial Sky Pavilion and other external affairs.
Elder Xu and Qin Zhong, both of you were given to me by Lu Sanjin. I won't be able to sit on the position of Cangwu County's County Governor for long. When I hand over the position, I will put in a good word for you in front of Lu Sanjin and guarantee your future.
Also, Shen Hui, you are a local cultivator of Cangwu County. You don't have any connections in the Imperial Sky Pavilion's headquarters. However, it doesn't matter. When we return to the Imperial Sky Pavilion's headquarters, I will introduce you to Lu Sanjin. How many people in the Imperial Sky Pavilion can compare to him in terms of connections? "
To deal with Xu Fengshan and the others, Chu Xiu could only use Lu Sanjin. Of course, this move was indeed useful.
Lu Sanjin was the eastern region traveler and the future successor of the Imperial Sky Pavilion. Lu Sanjin's reputation was not something that Chu Xiu could compare to.
With Chu Xiu's promise and threats, they had no choice but to obediently hand over all their authority and only keep the portion that Chu Xiu wanted them to keep.
In reality, Chu Xiu was not burning bridges after crossing the river and insisting on taking away their authority. From the very beginning, their relationship was the purest of superior-subordinate relationship.
Therefore, even though they behaved themselves and did not cause any trouble for Chu Xiu, once Chu Xiu decided to develop his forces in the Daluotian Empire, they could not stay. At the very least, they would have to hand over a large portion of their authority.
However, they were still very satisfied that Chu Xiu would speak up for them in front of Lu Sanjin in exchange for this temporary authority.
This was especially true for Shen Hui. Previously, he could not find such an opportunity even if he wanted to. If he could be transferred to the Imperial Sky Pavilion's headquarters, only an idiot would be willing to stay in Cangwu County and interact with those dark barbarians.
"Alright, as long as all of you do your work obediently, you'll be rewarded in the future. Did anything happen at the Imperial Sky Pavilion's headquarters while I was away? "
Xu Fengshan shook his head and said, "Nothing happened at the headquarters. However, there were some unusual movements at Cold River City. Advisor Lu even sent someone to deliver a message to you, telling you to be careful."
Chu Xiu was stunned. "What should I be careful about? Didn't Cold River City secretly come to an agreement with the Imperial Sky Pavilion that they won't make a move for the time being? "
Xu Fengshan said cautiously, "It might have something to do with the conflict between you and Qi Wuhen.
I heard that Qi Wuhen returned to the Cold River City's headquarters for a while after that. After he returned, Ye Weikong decided to patrol the counties where Cold River City was located. I reckon he'll be arriving at Lingluo County soon.
Advisor Lu said that Ye Weikong is an extremely domineering person. You killed Ye Tianqing, and Qi Wuhen suffered a loss at your hands. It's hard to say if he won't look for trouble for the sake of his own disciples this time to regain his reputation.
Although he won't go as far as to kill someone, if an expert of this level doesn't care about his reputation and bullies the younger generation, there's nothing we can do about it. "
Chu Xiu frowned. No matter what, Ye Weikong is a figure that possesses the greatest reputation in the Allheaven in the last few hundred years, and his power and influence surged like a storm. He wouldn't really be so petty, right?
At that moment, Chu Xiu had forgotten that he wasn't a petty person. If Lu Fengxian, Mei Qinglian, and the others were bullied like that, he would do the same. Bullying the weak? He wouldn't care about that.
Chu Xiu waved his hand and said, "Alright, I understand. You can leave first."
After Xu Fengshan and the others left, Chu Xiu held his chin and frowned.
Lu Sanjin didn't say that Ye Weikong would definitely come. This was just a deduction he made based on Ye Weikong's personality.
However, if Ye Weikong came, it would truly be a difficult problem.
With Chu Xiu's current trump cards, he had no idea what he could use to stop a Martial Immortal-level expert.
Although Chu Xiu didn't know exactly how strong Ye Weikong was, he knew from looking at Jun Wushen that he would not be able to stop him at all.
At that moment, Wei Shuya walked into the hall. When he saw the expression on Chu Xiu's face, he asked, "Is there something troublesome?"
Chu Xiu nodded. Then, he asked, "Where's City Master Shang?"
Wei Shuya shook his head helplessly. He said, "He gathered a lot of strange seeds in the lower realms. They were all ancient flowers and natural treasures. However, he was unable to plant any of them.
After coming to the Daluotian Empire, he saw that the natural energy here was very dense. Thus, he decided to give it a try and see if he could plant all of those seeds. Thus, he went out to find a place to plant vegetables.
Oh, that's right, exactly what happened on your side?
Since we've come to the Daluotian Empire, we're outsiders after all. We must act as if we're treading on thin ice and be careful. "
Chu Xiu nodded and told Wei Shuya everything about Cold River City.
In truth, it was fate that made fools of people. The one who had enmity with Cold River City was the Imperial Sky Pavilion, not Chu Xiu.
However, the problem was that Cold River City just had to touch his bottom line. Chu Xiu couldn't tolerate that.
The southern barbaric land was the key to the Lower Bound. Not to mention that Cold River City wanted to make a move, even if the Imperial Heaven Pavilion wanted to take back his position as the county governor and replace him with someone else, Chu Xiu could fall out with the Imperial Heaven Pavilion on the spot.
After Wei Shuya heard that, he stroked his beard. He felt that the matter was a little tricky.
A Martial Immortal-level expert was planning to cause trouble for you. Anyone would feel troubled after hearing that.
After thinking for a long time, Wei Shuya shook his head and said, "It seems that Cold River City is afraid of something in the Imperial Sky Pavilion, so they won't attack the Imperial Sky Pavilion for the time being.
The Imperial Sky Pavilion is a great sect that has existed since the Ancient Era and has been passed down in the Daluotian Empire for so long. There must be something in the sect that others are afraid of.
However, that's only for the Imperial Sky Pavilion, not for you. We can't guess what an expert of this level is thinking, nor can we guess.
Although your fake identity is that of the Ancient Sovereign's successor, there are strong and weak Martial Immortals. In addition, Ye Weikong is domineering and overbearing. He might not care about your identity as the so-called Ancient Sovereign's successor. It's more likely that the Ancient Sovereign will come personally.
Unfortunately, this isn't the lower realms. If we were in the lower realms, I might be able to use the power of the Rootless Sacred Flame. "
After hearing Wei Shuya mention the Rootless Sacred Flame, Chu Xiu suddenly had a bold idea.
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