To spend money like water
Fortunately, he hadn't forgotten the pill refining techniques he'd learned from Old Lord Taishang. Ye Zichen had Wei Jie and the others collect a few more medicinal herbs. Now, his identity as a pill refiner was confirmed.
The six Human Immortal experts couldn't help but be overjoyed when they got the confirmation.
Previously, they'd been a bit worried about Upheaval's future development. However, with a fifth-rank alchemist backing the gang, not even the Profound Great District's Axe Gang would dare do anything to them.
To be able to follow by the side of an Alchemist was the pursuit of countless martial artists. As long as Ye Zichen spread the news of him being a pill refiner, the Human Immortals were certain that not to mention people of their level, even Sky Immortal experts would join them. Right now, they had to seize the opportunity in front of them. They were the first group to join. Even if other experts joined in the future, Ye Zichen would treat them well out of respect for the sake of their seniority.
Wei Jie and Yuan Huo smiled and nodded. After seeing the gazes of the Human Immortal experts, Yuan Huo spoke up.
"Sect Leader and I still have matters to discuss with Sir. You can all return to the sect."
"Yes."
Without any hesitation, the Human Immortal experts left the private room. Seeing them being so obedient, whether it was Wei Jie or Yuan Huo, they both felt extremely pleased.
"It's too early for all of you to be happy."
Ye Zichen was worried that the two of them would get carried away, so he couldn't help but pour a bucket of cold water on them.
"Human immortal experts are very strong in the Mortal Great District, but in the future, we'll have to face the Profound Great District's headquarters, and even the Sky Great District's Green Gang. That Yue Zhilan, I think he's about to make a breakthrough. It's very likely that he'll become the first Heaven Immortal in our sect. You guys have to focus on nurturing him. However, you must also learn to recognize people. Our gang does not accept crafty people. "
Yuan Huo and Wei Jie, who had been immersed in joy, instantly calmed down by this bucket of cold water.
Just now, they had indeed gotten a little carried away. Actually, they couldn't be blamed. Anyone who had the power to control such a large force at the Entering Immortality level would have reacted the same way.
Moreover, the time given to them to settle down was too short. It was inevitable that they would be complacent for a while.
Ye Zichen was well aware of this, so he didn't blame them. He merely said a few words of advice.
Withdrawing the glee in his heart, Wei Jie said with a serious expression.
"This subordinate will remember Milord's teachings."
Ye Zichen nodded at them, then placed his hands on the table.
"Is there anything else to report?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he discovered that both Wei Jie and Yuan Huo wore embarrassed smiles on their faces. Ye Zichen frowned at them, then saw Wei Jie scratch his head and smile wryly.
"Milord, we … don't have much money on hand."
They lacked money. That was the main reason they came to report to Ye Zichen.
Ye Zichen was stunned. He stared at the two of them as if he wanted to see right through them.
"Say it again. I don't think I heard it clearly."
When Upheaval was founded, Ye Zichen didn't hold back in the slightest. He gave them everything he'd stolen from the Axe Gang. He also knew that a large amount of funds would be needed when a faction was first established, so he left over a hundred thousand spirit coins for his own expenses.
One had to know that he had given Wei Jie and the others a total of three hundred million spirit coins.
This amount of wealth was enough to establish a medium-sized clan in Flame City. It would be enough to last for a thousand years.
Upheaval had only been established for a short time, yet they were already running out of money?
"You two aren't trying to line your pockets with me, are you? When the water is too clear, there will be no fish. I can agree with that. I never expected you two to be so fair and honest, but that's three hundred million! You're too corrupt! "
Sensing Ye Zichen's suspicions, Wei Jie and Yuan Huo smiled bitterly at each other, then took out a jade slip and handed it to him.
"Milord, you've really wronged me and Ol 'Yuan. Even if you wanted us to line our pockets, we'd have to have the opportunity to do so first, no? This is a report of Upheaval's recent use of funds. Please take a look. "
Ye Zichen didn't really suspect them. After all, it was better not to suspect people and not use them. However, he truly couldn't understand why they'd used up three hundred million just like that.
Ye Zichen accepted the jade slip, scanned it with his spiritual sense, and froze in shock.
This wasn't just f * cking spending money! This was practically burning money!
"Milord, you've seen it for yourself, haven't you? You don't know how expensive food and fuel are unless you're in charge. Our gang has only just been established, yet you said you wanted to raise the overall strength of our members. Over the past few days, we've purchased large quantities of Body Tempering Pills, Spirit Guiding Pills, and other low-grade medicines from the Skyspan Trading Company. In truth, we paid a huge price to invite those six human immortals. We really don't have enough money! "
Wei Jie scowled. He'd never guessed that starting a proper gang would burn through so much money. If Ye Zichen hadn't forbidden them from becoming bandits, he would've sent Upheaval's members back to their old ways!
Damn ….
Ye Zichen stared blankly as he read the jade slip's contents. Back in the Lower Realms, he'd started his own faction, but at the time, he had Zuo Mo's Treasure Tower's support. Furthermore, Xue Qi and the others never asked him to worry about such things. He'd had no idea how tiring it was to maintain a faction.
Now that he looked at it, he realized it really hadn't been easy.
For a moment, he couldn't help but admire those gang leaders and sect leaders who worked so hard for the sake of their organizations. If you wanted wealth in front of others, you had to suffer behind them. On the surface, they seemed to have limitless glory, but who knew how much effort they put into maintaining the gang's normal operations?
Ye Zichen tossed the jade slip onto the table and shook his head.
"We can't go on like this. Even if I'm a pill refiner, refining pills day and night won't fix this hole. We need to change our gang's previous rules. We can't provide them with cultivation resources for free. How about this? We'll set up a gang contribution system. Members can enter secret realms, offer up treasures, or donate spirit coins in exchange for contribution points. They can then use these points to purchase internal pills. As for how much the pills cost in the outside world, you can decide that. "
"Alright, then we'll go back and discuss it with the gang elders. When the time comes, we'll come up with a suitable plan for you to look over."
Just like that, Wei Jie and Yuan Huo left the private room. Once they were gone, Ye Zichen turned to Bai Xiaosheng and raised his eyebrows.
"They really spend money like water!"
Ye Zichen had no appetite for this meal. All he could think about was how to better maintain the gang's operations. After a few simple bites, he prepared to leave the private room and return to his room. However, he saw the inn's boss and other employees surrounding his door.
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