Xiong Xiao replied, "There is a ghost cultivator causing trouble in my area of jurisdiction, harassing the believers along the way. After I received the news, I sent a White Lotus Third Grade cultivator to kill him. Both sides fought to a draw, and he escaped. I originally wanted to send more men to exterminate him, but Manor Head just happened to raise his troops, so I didn't have the time to punish him. I originally wanted to deal with the ghost later, but now that I think about it, why not send Miao Yi to make this contribution? "
Miao Yi stared at him with wide eyes. 'You bastard, you want me to go deal with a ghost cultivator who's about the same as a White Lotus Third Grade cultivator? Are you asking me to make a contribution, or are you trying to harm me?'
Everyone stared at Xiong Xiao, having the same thoughts.
Yang Qing wasn't a fool, he said with an expressionless face, "Previously, he killed a White Lotus Third Grade cultivator by pure luck. Are you sure he can successfully eliminate that ghost cultivator this time?"
Xiong Xiao smiled and said, "This was originally the responsibility of this subordinate within the boundary. Naturally, this subordinate cannot sit idly by and do nothing. I will send two White Lotus Third Grade cultivators to accompany him. I believe that it won't be a big problem for him to make this contribution."
Everyone suddenly realized that he was really looking for an excuse to give Miao Yi a contribution. This Xiong Xiao really knew how to flatter the Manor Head, he could flatter him in a roundabout way.
Miao Yi let out a sigh of relief in his heart, this was more like it.
Yang Qing smiled and nodded, looking at Miao Yi, "Miao Yi, you heard what I said. If you are willing to make this contribution, you can directly go to Transient Light Cave to take up the position of Cave Master after you return."
"I am willing!" Miao Yi readily agreed. With this setback, the words that were difficult to say before were now easier to say. He cupped his fists and said, "But I have a presumptuous request, I hope Manor Head can grant it!"
Qin Weiwei's face was filled with disdain, this bastard actually dared to bargain with the Manor Head.
Yang Qing wasn't so narrow-minded, he dismissed it with a laugh, nodding, "Speak!"
Miao Yi tried asking, "Manor Head, can you change Transient Light Cave to East Arrival Cave? What I mean is, if I return with a contribution, can I become the Cave Master of East Arrival Cave? "
Everyone looked at each other, the number of believers in Transient Light Cave and East Arrival Cave seemed to be about the same. There weren't any specialties within the territory, what benefit would there be in changing?
Yang Qing stared blankly for a moment, but soon after, he thought he understood. He recalled that Miao Yi had previously gone to the Manor of Sincere Hope to rescue Ji Xiufang. He guessed that it was for the sake of convenience and taking care of her at the same time.
Actually, this was only one of the reasons. If Miao Yi really wanted to take care of her, he could just bring her to Transient Light City after he became the Cave Master of Transient Light Cave.
Most importantly, Miao Yi had taken a liking to East Arrival Cave's location by the sea. After being reminded by Yan Xiu as to why he was able to resist the transcendence energy suppression of a high level cultivator, he felt that he shouldn't give up on the cultivation method Lao Bai had taught him, and should continue.
"Approved!" Yang Qing agreed.
Waving his hand, Miao Yi gestured for him to step down. With his current rank, Miao Yi wouldn't be able to participate in the higher level appointments that were to come.
Naturally, Miao Yi thanked him and retreated, but he was still very unhappy with Xiong Xiao. He was about to eat a fat piece of meat, but he had to swallow a fly first. He felt very uncomfortable. Why was it so difficult to become a Cave Master?
Inside the Grand Hall, Yang Qing's voice resounded once more, "Be it Transient Light Cave or East Arrival Cave, they are both subordinate to Mount Calming Sea. Who is willing to head to Mount Calming Sea and assume command?"
This position was still uncontested, because it had already been decided internally.
Previously, when Elder Auntie Qing Mei had personally come out to inform everyone to come to the Grand Hall to discuss matters, she seemed to have casually said something. Originally, Manor Head's intention was to promote all the nine Cave Masters under his command, with the exception of Qin Weiwei, to become Mountain Chieftains. The remaining Mountain would be handed over to the School of Blue Jade, because Qin Weiwei's cultivation was a little low. Unfortunately, the Cave Master of Colossal Goat Cave had died before achieving success. He couldn't possibly hand over two Mountains to the School of Blue Jade, right? It would be more reassuring to hand it over to his own people, don't you think so?
Everyone naturally nodded in agreement. They couldn't possibly say that it was more suitable to hand it over to an outsider. Wouldn't that make them a traitor?
Even though Elder Auntie Qing Mei seemed to have asked casually, everyone was clear in their hearts. She had mentioned Qin Weiwei twice, and then said that she was one of their own people. The deeper meaning behind her words was obvious, and there was no need to clarify it.
Everyone also understood that there were some things that Yang Qing couldn't bring up. He was only using Elder Auntie's mouth to hint at it.
Yang Qing wanted to help his daughter ascend the position, and wanted his daughter to take up more incense and power of will. He wanted to raise his daughter's cultivation as quickly as possible. How could anyone else have any objections? If it were them sitting in the position of Mountain Chieftain, they would also want to promote their own people. Furthermore, they would implement it when they returned this time.
In the end, Yang Qing once again used Miao Yi to mention the position of Mount Calming Sea's Mountain Chieftain. Everyone had already guessed Yang Qing's intentions. Miao Yi, with a cultivation at White Lotus First Grade, was already qualified to be a Cave Master. Then why couldn't that person … become Mount Calming Sea's Mountain Chieftain?
Yang Qing had already given everyone an opening, and was just waiting for everyone to apply the medicine.
Hence, Xiong Xiao once again rushed ahead of the others, cupped his fists and said, "Manor Head, I believe that Cave Master Qin of Hundred Blossoms Cave is suitable for this position."
"Your subordinate concurs!"
"Your subordinate concurs!"
One by one, Yuan Shaotai's subordinates stood up in agreement. Only Qin Weiwei stood in her original position, unmoving. She obviously couldn't speak up for herself in this kind of matter.
Yang Qing cast a glance at Qin Weiwei, and said hesitantly, "She only has a cultivation at White Lotus Fifth Grade. Isn't it inappropriate to appoint her as the Mountain Chieftain of Mount Calming Sea?"
Someone hurriedly replied, "Miao Yi, with a cultivation at White Lotus First Grade, can still be a Cave Master. Why can't Cave Master Qin be the Mountain Chieftain? Your subordinate believes that one shouldn't avoid one's relatives when selecting a worthy candidate! "
Xiong Xiao continued, "I remember Manor Head once said that it's fine as long as Miao Yi is able to convince the masses!" He then turned around and asked the others, "Cave Master Qin should be the overseer of Mount Calming Sea's Mountain Chieftain. Does everyone agree? In any case, I, Xiong Xiao, am in favor of it with both hands raised. "
"Agree!"
"Agree!"
The Cave Masters who had yet to become Mountain Chieftains all voiced out their support. The crowd's emotions were intense, as if they wouldn't accept anyone else other than Qin Weiwei as the Mountain Chieftain of Mount Calming Sea.
The people from the School of Blue Jade looked at each other. The Cave Master of Colossal Goat Cave had died in battle, and a position had been vacated. They had originally wanted to fight for it, because it would have been impossible to win this battle without the agreement between the School of Blue Jade and Yang Qing, as well as the Third Grade Yao Core gifted to Yang Qing.
They had originally wanted to wait until the last two Mountain Chieftain positions were vacated, and then occupy them together.
But now, a large group of people had agreed to Qin Weiwei assuming the position. The minority obeying the majority left no room for argument. Moreover, Qin Weiwei was Yang Qing's adopted daughter, so it wouldn't be appropriate to oppose it. After all, there would be a large group of people working under Yang Qing in the future, so it wouldn't be appropriate to openly disrespect Yang Qing.
The people from the School of Blue Jade were so stifled that they couldn't say a word.
Seeing that everyone was so insistent, Yang Qing looked like he was in a difficult position. He sighed and said, "Fine! Qin Weiwei, are you willing to assume the position of Mountain Chieftain of Mount Calming Sea? "
Qin Weiwei immediately stepped forward and cupped her fists, "Your subordinate will definitely do her best, and not disappoint Manor Head and my colleagues from South Edict!"
"Then it's decided!" Yang Qing obeyed the opinions of the crowd, and with a wave of his hand, decided on the position of Mountain Chieftain of Mount Calming Sea.
Next, Xiong Xiao took over Yang Qing's original position, and became the Mountain Chieftain of Mount Shaotai. The various Cave Masters also became Mountain Chieftains one by one.
The School of Blue Jade only took the position of one Mountain Chieftain, but it wasn't a loss for them. Previously, they had an agreement with Yang Qing that after conquering South Edict Manor, the large number of empty positions under each Mountain and Cave would first be taken care of by the School of Blue Jade's disciples.
This meant that from today onwards, a large majority of the School of Blue Jade's disciples had basically become people who could openly enjoy the power of faith. They could also receive other stipends, and no longer had to painstakingly search for various items to slowly raise their cultivation. This kind of opportunity wasn't something that any sect could come across.
Because no matter which sect's strength, no matter how strong they were, they couldn't be stronger than the Six Sages of Heaven and Earth. The Six Sages of Heaven and Earth had set this rule in order to suppress the various major sects, and prevent them from growing too big. No matter which sect wanted to enter this system, they had to first obtain approval. After entering, they had to maintain this system, and whoever dared to try and force their way in!
Even if the School of Blue Jade was given ten times the courage, they still wouldn't dare to go against the Celestial Sage Mu Fanjun of the Realm Beyond Heaven.
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