"Wait!" Miao Yi raised his hand to stop them, then said to the three of them, "Before we toast, let me say this first. I am a good friend, but you guys can't be so ungrateful! Your three major sects can't just send a few Advisors to go against me. Get me some honest and obedient people. "
Ye Xin hesitated. "I'm afraid we can't make that decision."
Miao Yi said, "You can at least try your best to voice your opinions when you return to your sects, right?"
The three of them exchanged glances, then Gu Sanzheng nodded. "We will do our best!"
After persuading the three of them to stay for two days, Miao Yi finally confirmed one thing. Tan Lao was a little interested in Ye Xin, and Ye Xin was a little interested in Gu Sanzheng as well. Moreover, her feelings were a little obvious. However, Gu Sanzheng was like a block of wood.
As Miao Yi pulled Gu Sanzheng along to the azure lake to fish, while Tan Lao and Ye Xin weren't around, he teased, "Ye Xin's attitude towards you is very obvious!"
Gu Sanzheng expressionlessly replied, "The three major sects have conflicts of interest. It's not suitable for us to be together."
Miao Yi was speechless. It seemed like Gu Sanzheng already knew everything and knew what to do. He was the one who spoke out of turn.
Soon, the three major sects' shops and properties were unsealed. The people they captured were released, and most of the goods were returned. It would be difficult for them to return in one piece. Their subordinates would inevitably steal from them. Even if the big ones were fine, the three major sects could only turn a blind eye to the small losses.
At this point, both parties sat down and discussed. The grudge between Miao Yi and the three major sects was finally over. As for the disciples who had died because of this … in the face of greater benefits, they could only call it a 'sacrifice'.
Miao Yi's interactions with the Gu Sanzheng trio could now be done openly. Both parties had established a spiritual eagle communication channel.
However, the first message from Gu Sanzheng and the others was to ask Miao Yi what was going on. 'You said you were giving us face, and we told you that we fought for the benefits for our sects by obtaining two Advisor slots for our sects. In the end, after we sent them to you, the sects turned around and questioned us about how you managed to get eighteen Advisors. What's going on? The other sects have more people than our three major sects. How is this giving us face? How can we accept this? Aren't you slapping us in the face? '
Miao Yi naturally had a reason to reply. 'Your three major sects took up a third of the total, and you think I'm not giving you face? Then how much do you want?
Now, he had more choices. It was impossible to only use the disciples of the three major sects. Among the eighteen Advisors, the people from the Sect of the Three Founders were used the most. Thus, he pulled another four of them over. Including Ximen Yan, there would be five of them.
At first, the Sect Master of the Sect of the Three Founders, Peng Yu, heard from Ximen Yan that Miao Yi wanted to create eighteen Advisors. In his heart, he was quite dissatisfied. He came here personally as the Sect Leader, and he was doing things for him in private, but he didn't see him taking care of him.
However, four more Advisors were suddenly thrown in. Out of the 18 Advisors, the Sect of the Three Founders took up five of them. One Sect of the Three Founders was more or less equal to the three great sects. This made Peng Yu extremely happy. The chances of a Hall Master emerging from five Advisors had greatly increased.
Once again, Peng Yu personally came over to thank him. Miao Yi seemed to be very surprised to see Peng Yu come over personally, and addressed him as Brother. He called Yan Xiu over on the spot and told Yan Xiu in front of Peng Yu that the business of the vassal city with 5 million people would be handed over to the Sect of Three Founders.
He then asked Ximen Yan to invite Yang Qing over, and told him to hand over the business of the vassal city with 5 million people to the Sect of the Three Founders as well.
The business of the vassal city was different from that of the cities below. The disciples of the various sects were in the positions of Cave Masters, Mountain Chieftains, and Manor Heads. Naturally, they had to help their own sects cut the profits. On the other hand, the business of the vassal city with over 10 million people under the control of the two Hall Masters was not something any other forces could interfere with. If this pie was completely handed over to the Sect of the Three Founders, one could imagine the profits that would be generated in a year.
Peng Yu was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth. Who wouldn't be happy with such a huge benefit?
Miao Yi wasn't done yet. He then reminded Yang Qing again. The two Halls were currently recruiting, so give the Sect of the Three Founders another thousand disciples. He also reminded Yang Qing to give more opportunities to the disciples of the Sect of the Three Founders.
Yang Qing agreed, but he had some doubts in his heart. 'Are they trying to create a second School of Blue Jade?' However, the Sect of the Three Founders was much more powerful than the School of Blue Jade. Its influence was second only to the three major sects. It wasn't something that just anyone could do.
Peng Yu was very happy. He pulled Miao Yi's hand again and again, telling him to visit the Sect of the Three Founders when he was free …
There wasn't a single Deacon for the two Halls. The Deacons were as numerous as dogs. Suppressing Ninth Hall's palaces were each guarded by a Deacon to prevent outsiders from trespassing. They rotated once every month, and the sixteen Deacons took up almost every four moons for a week.
There were also two Deacons that Miao Yi kept by his side, ready to be used at any time. A man and a woman would work together, and the man was still Ximen Yan. This was the benefit of being an 'old official' who had arrived early. The other was a disciple of the Jade Lady Sect, and her name was Jian Sanniang. The reason Miao Yi kept her around was because this woman was smart and capable. She was also very beautiful, and was pleasing to the eye. She was much more pleasing to the eye than that rotten old man Ximen Yan.
Even though Jian Sanniang's age wasn't much different from Ximen Yan's, the disciples of the Jade Lady Sect were skilled in maintaining their youthful looks. There was nothing that could be done about it. When they were away from home, women were more attentive than men when it came to serving others.
In front of Miao Yi, however, Sanniang was secretly on guard. Not mentioning the infamous' Traitor Miao ', the Sect Master had already warned everyone about how frightening this person was, and warned them to be careful.
Over at Wood Traversing Palace, Cheng Aofang had investigated Miao Yi's background, and naturally knew about the grudge between Miao Yi and the three major sects. She had long sensed that something was amiss, and was about to see how Miao Yi would deal with the three major sects. Who would have thought that Miao Yi would be able to easily make the three major sects lower their heads after a series of actions? She couldn't help but click her tongue in wonder, feeling that she hadn't misjudged him.
However, when news of Miao Yi's eighteen Deacons spread, the other Hall Masters around Miao Yi couldn't sit still any longer. They felt threatened, and all went to look for Zhuang Youwen and the other Deacons, saying that Miao Yi's actions were against the rules. Not only did they persuade the Deacons, they even went to look for Cheng Aofang personally, strongly requesting that Miao Yi remove the extra twelve Deacons.
As such, Wood Traversing Palace sent a spirit eagle to Suppressing Ninth Hall, summoning Miao Yi over.
Ximen Yan and Jian Sanniang accompanied him. When Miao Yi arrived at Wood Traversing Palace, he went straight to the rear palace to see Cheng Aofang.
Inside the main hall, after Cheng Aofang gave Miao Yi a seat, she asked, "You sure are doing well as an Advisor. You almost never show your face in front of me."
Miao Yi smiled and replied, "My position as an Advisor is just an empty title. I wouldn't dare to come here without the Palace Lord's permission. May I know why the Palace Lord has summoned me here? "
Cheng Aofang calmly said, "In half a year's time, there will be a grand meeting in the Boundless Nation. The Overlord has received an invitation, and thanks to the Overlord's favor, he wishes to bring me along. I can bring two people along with me. Are you willing to go with me?"
'What grand meeting? Why haven't I heard anything about it? ' Miao Yi couldn't help asking, "May I know what kind of grand meeting it is, Palace Lord?"
Cheng Aofang replied, "The Boundless Nation is holding a Treasure Appraisal Conference. When the time comes, all the major artifact refining sects in the cultivation realm will gather in the Boundless Nation. The Exquisite Refinement Sect will definitely bring out some good transcendent artifacts to compete with each other. It's such an eye-opening opportunity. Don't you want to go and take a look?"
'Exquisite Refinement Sect?' Miao Yi instinctively thought of Yao Ruoxian. However, he was still a little doubtful and said, "Of course I want to go and broaden my horizons. However, there's something I don't understand. Why does the Palace Lord want to bring me along?"
Cheng Aofang said, "Banquets between the six nations have always been bad news. It definitely won't be as simple as letting everyone admire their transcendent artifacts. I wonder what kind of trouble they'll cause. You're a smart one, so it's best to bring you along just in case."
"…" Miao Yi was speechless for a moment. 'Just in case … What kind of reason is that?'
"Why? You're not willing to go?" Cheng Aofang gave him a sidelong glance.
Miao Yi laughed dryly and said, "Since the Palace Lord is giving me face, I will naturally accept. However, my cultivation is too low. Will there be any danger in that Treasure Appraisal Conference?" What he was implying was that if there was danger, then he should just forget about it.
He was already afraid of his superiors. Usually, he wouldn't be able to participate in any good events when they went on long trips. Huo Lingxiao brought him to the Sea of Constellations, Granny Tao brought him to Flowing Clouds Dune Sea, and now this Cheng Aofang brought him to some Treasure Appraisal Conference. He couldn't help but worry.
Just then, Aunt Yu came in to report, "Palace Lord, the Advisors have arrived."
"Let them in." Cheng Aofang nodded, then turned to Miao Yi and said, "It's decided then. Go back and make the necessary arrangements. When the time comes, follow me."
She immediately made her decision. Miao Yi was speechless, but he could only accept it.
Not long after, the three Advisors, Zhuang Youwen, Shang Liuhuan, and Bo Yan, walked in together and bowed to Cheng Aofang. Miao Yi also stood up and cupped his fists to greet them.
Cheng Aofang offered him a seat, and Miao Yi took the initiative to move to the back. It wasn't appropriate for him to sit in front of the three Advisors. He was a fake, while they were the real deal.
As soon as he sat down, Cheng Aofang asked, "What business do you have with me?"
Unexpectedly, Shang Liuhuan suddenly said, "Your subordinate wishes to impeach Advisor Miao Yi."
'What's going on?' Miao Yi quickly raised his head and looked at him in shock.
Cheng Aofang glanced at him and asked, "What is it?"
Shang Liuhuan said, "I impeach Miao Yi for being too presumptuous. How dare the two Halls privately appoint eighteen Advisors. This is illogical, and has caused the other Halls to complain. Your subordinate requests the Palace Lord to issue a strict decree to dismiss them."
Zhuang Youwen and Shang Liuhuan also stood up and cupped their fists. "Your subordinate agrees."
"Oh! Something like that actually happened? "Cheng Aofang looked at Miao Yi and asked," Advisor Miao, how do you explain this? "
'And I thought it was something serious! I've only just gathered my forces and haven't even begun to make a move, and it seems like someone is already panicking! ' Miao Yi thought to himself. He stood up and replied, "Palace Lord, this impeachment is unreasonable. I find it hard to accept. Please reject the three Advisors' impeachment."
Cheng Aofang sipped her tea and didn't say a word. She was letting them argue on their own. Shang Liuhuan immediately turned to Miao Yi and asked, "Advisor Miao, why did you arrange eighteen Advisors under your command?"
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