That night, over at Suppressing Third Hall, Hall Master Wu Menglan had a cold expression on her face as she watched Huo Lingxiao leave the guest hall.
When Huo Lingxiao met his two subordinates, he smiled faintly. Leaving Wu Menglan with an arrogant back view, he waved his sleeves and flew away with his two subordinates.
Flying through the night sky, Huo Lingxiao finally couldn't help but laugh out loud. It felt good to have a thief shouting "Stop the thief!"
He didn't expect Yang Qing to deal with Xiong Xiao so quickly, and even more so, he didn't expect Miao Yi's list of compensation to be used in such a manner. Even though he already knew about the list of compensation, and Wu Menglan also knew about it, he reckoned that Wu Menglan must be extremely furious, right?
Even though everyone knew that this was a trap set up by Miao Yi, he was still in the right!
As a Hall Master, he naturally could not allow his subordinates to be bullied. The other party was simply too unruly. Huo Lingxiao had taken advantage of Wu Menglan just now.
Recalling Wu Menglan's expression just now, Huo Lingxiao burst into laughter again.
After he finished laughing, he shook his head and sighed. That cheap brother of his was a talent. What a pity …
At this moment, Miao Yi was holding a banquet in a pavilion in the garden. A few lanterns were hung high up in the air, and he invited Zhou Huan and the others over to have a chat. It could be said that he was trying to appease them, but he didn't go too far. After all, the three of them had high cultivations.
He promised to maintain the three's original treatment, but his original rights were taken away.
"May I ask, Mountain Chieftain, what about the treatment of the others?" Zhou Huan still wanted to fight for some benefits for his fellow disciples who had been dismissed.
He really wanted a foot after giving him an inch! Miao Yi raised an eyebrow. "Do you think I have so much money that I don't know where to spend it?"
They were speechless. Even if they were to report this matter to the Manor Head, they wouldn't be in the right either. Even if they wanted to cause a ruckus here, they would still need to see if they could win. They only had three Blue Lotus First Grade cultivators, while their opponents were at least at Blue Lotus Second Grade.
Although the three great sects were powerful, they did not dare to meddle in the affairs of the government. If this matter was reported to their sects, they might be scolded as trash.
Now that Miao Yi was willing to maintain their treatment, he had already given them enough face. Thinking about it, he could only accept it for now.
After perfunctorily drinking a few cups of wine with the Mountain Chieftain, he forced a smile on his face and left.
As soon as they left, Miao Yi continued to drink by himself under the light of the pavilion. Yan Xiu walked out from behind the moon gate. Stepping into the pavilion, he said with a worried expression, "Milord, now that all the positions in Mount Calming Sea have fallen into the hands of the School of Blue Jade, will there be any problems in the long run? Back then, they and Palace Master … "
His worry was not without reason. It might not be a big deal in the short term, but after a long time, it would be hard to avoid having bad intentions. This was not just one person, but a group of people. There would always be greedy people instigating them from behind.
How could Miao Yi not know this? If the School of Blue Jade knew their place, then they wouldn't have fallen out with Yang Qing back then. But he had no other choice now.
To put it nicely, it was to repay the School of Blue Jade's support over the years. It was also to account for the School of Blue Jade. But everyone knew that both sides had always been using each other. If there were no benefits, why would a dignified sect support a small figure like him?
To put it bluntly, he didn't have the time to waste on these matters. He had to borrow the School of Blue Jade's power to control Mount Calming Sea as soon as possible.
Only after the situation had stabilized did he have the mind to prepare for his trip to the Sea of Constellations. He didn't even know if he would be dead or alive in a few years. How could he have the leisure to worry about the future? He had to stabilize the present first.
"It'll be fine. Even though the important positions have fallen into the hands of the School of Blue Jade, the ones with the most members in Mount Calming Sea are still the three major sects. If the School of Blue Jade can't replenish their manpower in large numbers, then the Mountain Calming Sea won't be able to do so. If the School of Blue Jade can't replenish their manpower, it won't be that easy to completely control Mount Calming Sea. "Miao Yi waved his hand. He didn't tell Yan Xiu about his trip to the Sea of Constellations for the time being.
Yan Xiu nodded. He was just giving him a reminder. He believed that Miao Yi would know better than him what to do in this regard …
The next day, noon. Miao Yi was cultivating cross-legged in his silent quarters when he was startled by Qian 'Er.
"What is it?"
"Milord, there's a woman outside. She says she's your younger sister."
"What?" Miao Yi suddenly opened his eyes, filled with shock. How many younger sisters could he have? He only had one in this world. With a face full of disbelief, he said, "My younger sister?"
Qian 'Er nodded. "That's what she said."
Miao Yi immediately jumped down from the stone couch and held onto Qian 'Er's shoulders. With a trembling voice, he asked, "Where is she?"
Qian 'Er didn't expect him to be this agitated. "She was stopped outside the mountain gates. The gatekeeper came to report it."
"Quick! Invite her in. "
Qian 'Er acknowledged the order and left.
Miao Yi was no longer in the mood to cultivate. He quickly went to the living room outside and paced back and forth anxiously.
Miao Yi was overwhelmed by a myriad of emotions. 'Is it my little sister? Why is she here? Could it be that she saw my name after I was promoted to Mountain Chieftain? That must be it. Little Sister hasn't forgotten me, her big brother. Even after becoming Fairy Yue Yao, she still hasn't forgotten me. I must be overthinking things … '
He was losing control of his emotions right now. Xue 'Er looked at him curiously. She had never seen him so nervous before.
Miao Yi suddenly jumped in front of her and tugged at his clothes, asking, "Xue 'Er, help me see if I'm dressed properly."
Actually, he was already dressed very neatly. The two girls had helped him take care of it. How could they let a Mountain Chieftain like him meet others half-dressed? However, Xue 'Er still carefully tugged at his clothes before nodding.
Not long after, the sound of footsteps could be heard coming from outside. Miao Yi immediately clenched his fingers together as his chest heaved up and down rapidly. He seemed extremely nervous.
When Qian 'Er politely appeared at the door with a woman in tow, Miao Yi felt as though someone had poured a bucket of cold water over his head. He was instantly dumbfounded.' How is this my little sister …? '
The woman was none other than Wen Fang, the teller of the Celestial Nation Chamber of Commerce's branch in South Edict Manor. When she saw Miao Yi looking at her like that, she was also at a loss. She quickly looked down at herself and realized that there didn't seem to be anything wrong with her!
However, Wen Fang still took the initiative to step forward and greet him, "Little Sister greets Big Brother Miao! Why are you looking at me like that? Don't tell me you don't recognize me anymore even though we've only been apart for a short while? "
"Oh, it's you!" Miao Yi exclaimed in disappointment. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He even had the urge to rush up and give her a couple of kicks. This woman could have just told him her name or identity when she came to see him. Why did she have to tell him that she was his little sister? He almost thought it was his Little Sister, the legendary Fairy Yue Yao.
He was still debating whether he should meet Fairy Yue Yao as a formal greeting, or as brother and sister. In the end, he was worried for nothing.
Wen Fang put on an aggrieved expression as she said, "Little Sister has specially come to see Big Brother. Why is Big Brother so unwelcoming? Is I not welcome here?"
Miao Yi really wanted to say 'I'm not welcome here. Dammit, this joke is getting out of hand. You made me so agitated. '
However, he wouldn't go so far as to flare up at a customer. Besides, the staff of the Celestial Nation Chamber of Commerce weren't people he could afford to offend. Even the lowest-ranking staff member had some sort of background. Of course, the most important reason was because they were backed by the Celestial Nation Chamber of Commerce.
Speaking of the staff members of the Celestial Nation Chamber of Commerce … In the cultivation realm, this was an occupation that many envied. As fellow cultivators, they didn't have to fight and kill each other. Not only were they paid according to their rank, they even received a commission. As long as they strictly followed the rules of the Chamber of Commerce, they would be safe for the rest of their lives.
Unfortunately, most people couldn't join them. If it were possible, Miao Yi was even willing to give up his position as Mountain Chieftain and switch places with Wen Fang.
In the early years, when the Six Sages were conquering the world, many of their subordinates had died in battle. After the Six Sages took over the world, they didn't forget the descendants of those people. Even though they didn't give them any riches or glory, they gave them a stable life and arranged for them to work in the Chamber of Commerce.
The descendants of those people passed down their legacy. Now, those who had the aptitude for cultivation could continue to work in the Chamber of Commerce. The Six Sages had finally given an explanation to the souls of those who had died in battle all those years ago. As of now, it wasn't easy for outsiders to join the Chamber of Commerce. The Six Sages were now high up in the hierarchy, so they wouldn't easily interfere with such matters. If an ordinary person wanted to join the Chamber of Commerce, they would have to go through the connections of a disciple of the Six Sages.
It wouldn't be a problem for a disciple of the Six Sages to arrange for someone to work in the Chamber of Commerce. After all, the person in charge of the Chamber of Commerce was a disciple of the Six Sages.
"Why are you here?" Miao Yi smiled bitterly. After he sat down, he gestured for the guest to sit as well.
Qian 'Er could tell that it was all a misunderstanding. She thought it was her master's younger sister who had come. She was so polite to Wen Fang just now.
Actually, Wen Fang was afraid that it would be difficult to enter the Chamber of Commerce. Even though the Chamber of Commerce was under the jurisdiction of the government, it was a completely different system from the local forces. There was no need for them to give each other any face. After she said it was the younger sister of the Mountain Chieftain of Mount Calming Sea, the results were quite good. She immediately informed him and received him immediately.
Besides, she didn't think she was lying. Back at South Edict Manor, she had already addressed Miao Yi as' Big Brother '.
"Little Sister came to visit Big Brother, and it wasn't appropriate for me to come empty-handed. This is a small token of my appreciation. I personally made some snacks for Big Brother." Wen Fang presented a gift box.
Miao Yi opened the gift box and took a look. The gift was quite light, and it was indeed a box of exquisite snacks. He could tell that she had put a lot of effort into making it, but he didn't know if she really made it herself, or if she bought it from South Edict Manor.
When he turned around, he found that Wen Fang had already started chatting with Qian 'Er and Xue' Er. After she introduced herself, she gave the two girls two exquisite head ornaments.
She even prepared gifts for his handmaidens. Miao Yi was speechless. He knocked on the table and asked, "Wen Fang, is there something you need from me?"
"Can't I just visit Big Brother when I'm free?" Wen Fang smiled. Seeing Miao Yi's speechless expression, she changed her tone and said, "I've never been to Mount Calming Sea before, so I wanted to admire the scenery. Big Brother, you don't have any objections, do you?"
Miao Yi knew that she still wanted to do business with him, but since she didn't mention it, he pretended not to know. He smiled at Xue 'Er and said, "Xue' Er, accompany her for a walk. I still have some matters to attend to, so I won't be accompanying you."
He then returned to his silent quarters to cultivate.
The three girls then went to the garden outside to chat and play.
Half a day passed, but Wen Fang didn't seem to have any intention of leaving. Instead, she was chatting happily with Qian 'Er and Xue' Er.
As evening approached, a streak of light shot over from the horizon and landed outside the grand hall of Mount Calming Sea.
Wen Fang's eyes immediately brightened as she turned to look from the garden. Qian 'Er and Xue' Er were surprised as well. Someone who could fly here was naturally not an ordinary person. They naturally had to go and see what was going on.
Wen Fang followed behind the two of them.
As soon as they stepped out of the grand hall, they saw an old man and a pale, smiling man being stopped by the people of Mount Calming Sea. However, the people of Mount Calming Sea didn't dare to act recklessly. Someone who could fly here was at least a Red Lotus cultivator. Who would dare to act recklessly?
Qian 'Er and Xue' Er gathered their courage and asked, "Who are you?"
The pale man was obviously used to seeing the world. He smiled and cupped his fists, "I believe you two must be Elder Auntie and Little Auntie of Mount Calming Sea. Please inform your esteemed Mountain Chieftain that Luo Ping of the capital city has been invited here."
Wen Fang's eyes flickered as she followed behind him.
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