Since she has returned,
Chen Ye has no longer any reason to remain in Lisong Valley.
Yet, returning to the sect this time, who knows when he will be back to stay.
Before leaving, he still needs to arrange the affairs within the valley properly.
...
Chen Ye first summoned Hee Qi, Li Dageng, Lin Jinghua, and others, briefing them on various matters.
He emphasized to Lin Jinghua the importance of cultivating medicinal herbs for the Concentration Pill and sending them to the sect monthly.
After arranging the valley’s affairs,
Chen Ye rode an Escape Light towards the Wei Family in Peach Mountain District.
One must know that,
The Wei Family is now Chen Ye’s property.
Yet not long ago, several elders of the Wei Family attempted to collude with Demon Cultivators to betray!
"Ha... Well, don’t blame me for being ruthless. I spared you once before, but now you’ve stepped forward yourselves." A trace of ruthlessness flashed in Chen Ye’s eyes.
About the time of a stick of incense later, Chen Ye arrived at the Wei Family residence with ease.
His figure flickered, landing in a small building in the Wei Family’s backyard.
Here lived the current chief steward of the Wei Family, Wang Hao.
In the eyes of outsiders, Wang Hao was merely a Guest Elder of the Wei Family.
But in reality, he was a pawn Chen Ye placed to control the Wei Family.
"Wang Hao."
Chen Ye’s voice directly reached into the small building.
Creak—
The door quickly opened, and a slightly thin young man rushed over, stumbling.
He knelt down in panic, repeatedly saying:
"Supervisor, you finally came!"
Wang Hao’s body was still stained with fresh blood, these past days he clearly had not spared killing.
He himself was in the late period of Qi Cultivation, and with the offerings from the Wei Family, he now reached the Ninth-Layer.
"Stand up."
Chen Ye’s tone was calm, his gaze sweeping over Wang Hao’s still unhealed wounds,
"How did things go?"
"In reply to Supervisor Chen..."
Wang Hao rose fearfully, not daring to meet Chen Ye’s eyes,
"Since those elders colluding with the Demon Cultivators were executed... I rushed back overnight from the Market and thoroughly cleaned up the Wei Family... Now, there are certainly no spies!"
He was still terrified now.
If he hadn’t feared death, knowing the Wei Family harbored hatred toward him, and thus resided long in the Herb Pavilion of the Market just in case.
Otherwise, he would have been long dead.
Chen Ye said indifferently, "Ha... Quite a few were killed. But those cultivators colluding with Demon Cultivators, kill them if you must."
Hearing this, Wang Hao’s heart finally settled, his back drenched with cold sweat, like being fished out of water.
"Thank you, Supervisor Chen, for your leniency!"
He quickly pulled out a Storage Bag from his bosom, offering it with both hands,
"This is... the earnings of the Wei Family during this period, as well as the inventory seized from the traitors’ homes. I have already accounted for everything, please, Supervisor Chen, have a look!"
Chen Ye accepted the Storage Bag, sweeping it with his Divine Sense.
His eyebrows raised slightly.
These resources, though not comparable to Li Min at Foundation Establishment Sixth-Layer,
roughly estimated to be a hefty four to five thousand Spirit Stones.
Wang Hao cautiously glanced at Chen Ye, respectfully saying, "Supervisor, rest assured, there absolutely will not be any embezzlement. If Supervisor suspects, you may search the souls of the Wei Family!"
He indeed did not embezzle.
He simply didn’t have the guts.
Chen Ye is a superior cultivator of Lingyin Sect, with mysterious means, how could a mere Qi Cultivation cultivator like him deceive Chen Ye?
Moreover,
Supported by Chen Ye, he was already the actual master of the Wei Family, living a comfortable life.
Only if he lost his mind would he think of betraying Chen Ye!
"Well done."
Chen Ye casually took out a bottle of Second Tier Healing Elixirs and tossed it to Wang Hao,
"A reward for you."
"Thank you, Supervisor Chen! Thank you, Supervisor Chen!"
Wang Hao, as if receiving a treasure, kowtowed repeatedly.
Chen Ye put away the Storage Bag, his gaze turning towards the blood-stained buildings in the distance, his tone indifferent:
"I need to return to the sect for a while. Future affairs of the Wei Family are left to you."
"I need resources, Spirit Stones. As long as you ensure the monthly tributes don’t fall short, how you mess with the Wei Family is your business."
"But if even one Spirit Stone is missing..."
Chen Ye did not continue, his gaze lingered on Wang Hao’s neck.
Wang Hao felt a chill on his neck, shuddering in fright, hurriedly kowtowing loudly:
"I understand! I understand! As long as I draw breath, I dare not fall short of Supervisor Chen’s tribute!"
"If I fail, I will present my head!"
"Very good."
Chen Ye nodded slightly, saying no more.
For people like Wang Hao, a combination of grace and power is the best way to handle them.
Give him power and benefits, let him bite others.
But also make him constantly aware of who the real master is.
"Take care of yourself."
Having secured the resources, Chen Ye did not linger, stepping onto the Flying Sword, disappearing into the horizon in an instant.
Only when Chen Ye’s aura completely dissipated.
Did Wang Hao dare collapse onto the ground, panting heavily.
He looked in the direction Chen Ye departed, his expression filled with fear.
"Too frightening..."
"Supervisor’s aura is far stronger than the sect’s Guardians... Could he already be in the late period of Foundation Establishment? I heard he killed Li Min at Foundation Establishment Sixth-Layer..."
He touched his still-throbbing neck, feelings mixed.
Though being Chen Ye’s servant is dangerous, it must be said...
The feeling of having a top-notch backer is truly exhilarating!