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Chapter 323: Fang Che's Promotion, Ownership of the Crystal, and an Ominous Premonition (10,000 Word
Chapter 323: Fang Che's Promotion, Ownership of the Crystal, and an Ominous Premonition (10,000 Words) (Part 2)
It wasn't three-tenths, but one-tenth.
It wasn't a division but a gift.
Yannan hummed and said, "Train everyone for three months, then return. No difficulties."
This time, Sansan agreed readily, "Good! Then I'll kill for another three months!"
After Xue Fuxiao conveyed the message, Yannan coldly hummed.
In his life, he least wanted to speak to Sansan, always feeling at a disadvantage.
When I say return after three months without difficulties, does it mean the same as killing for another three months?
How can these two phrases mean the same thing?
How can my intention to let them return safely be understood as killing for another three months?
No matter how you twist it, it seems like what the other person said is also reasonable.
This is indeed frustrating.
But he couldn't refute it, nor could he say, "You have to show mercy during these three months too! You're playing house with me?" Yannan paid no heed to Xue Fuxiao and only glanced at Gu Changhan in the crowd before withdrawing his gaze. "Old Duan."
Duan Xiyang responded, "I'm here."
Yannan flew into the air and said to Duan Xiyang beside him, "Let's go. After we return, come to my place. Your daughter wants to learn marksmanship. After your last lesson, she had some questions."
Duan Xiyang shook his head, "A girl learning marksmanship!"
"Let's go. We can chat along the way," Yannan said.
Duan Xiyang shook his head like a rattle drum, "I'm not going. I told you, Fifth Brother, your daughter has a sword bone. She should practice the sword. No need to mess around..."
"She should at least learn how to break through gun techniques, and that's something you need to teach," Yannan insisted.
Duan Xiyang exploded, "You want me to teach someone how to break through my gun techniques?!"
"It's not yours, but you'll surely encounter enemies who use guns in the future, right?"
Yannan frowned, "Why do you always argue with me? You didn't use to be like this, Old Duan."
Duan Xiyang sighed, "Fifth Brother, you've spoiled that girl... Ah, let it be. It's a child's matter; can't you just let it go?"
Yannan hummed, "You, an old widower, how would you know the joys of family? She's my granddaughter! If I don't worry about her, won't I be bullied to death by you all?"
He concluded, "It's decided. Let's hurry back. This girl wants a piece of divine metal, probably to give to someone... But there's nothing much going on these days, so you can teach her with all your heart."
Seeing the unwillingness on Duan Xiyang's face, Yannan directly ordered, "No refusal!"
Duan Xiyang's face turned lifeless.
Action: A group of individuals, including Xue Fuxiao, Dongfang Chongming, and Shui Gui, are discussing a recent development. Dongfang Chongming, an elderly man, is upset and complains about being treated like a miner, while Xue Fuxiao tries to calm him down. They are joined by Shui Shen, who leads them to a location where four unconscious individuals are found. Shui Shen expresses surprise at their presence, and Xue Fuxiao is shocked to learn that these individuals have absorbed the Crystal Soul, causing the incomplete formation. The chapter ends with a question about the identity of these four individuals.
Action:
Xue Fuxiao asked, "This one is from the Yu family, this is the Jing family, and that big guy with the red scarf is from the Mo family. As for the one in the corner, he's from the Qiu family. All four of them are so full they've passed out..."
A speechless look appeared on Xiao Tian Shui's face.
These four guys, they really dared to take a bite!
Xue Fuxiao's expression turned solemn, "Then I'll inform Dong Fang Sansan about this. This matter, let him decide what to do."
Over there, Dongfang Chongming had already started swinging his hammer.
Bang! Bang!
Large chunks of crystal were smashed down, and the others were busy storing them into their spatial rings.
Xue Fuxiao sent a message, and the recipient immediately became anxious.
"Wait a moment, although the Crystal Soul is not fully formed, it will greatly benefit Sansan... I'll take it first."
After using a secret method to collect the Crystal Soul, Xue Fuxiao finally felt at ease.
Although there wasn't much of the Crystal Soul left, it was enough to enhance Sansan's soul power.
That was sufficient.
Looking at the communication jade, Dong Fang Sansan had already sent a series of messages.
"No one is allowed to know about the situation of those four people, not even their names."
"Immediately send them secretly to headquarters!"
"Everyone, keep this a secret!"
"From now on, all of you must forget about this message!"
"Hurry and mine, then send the people and the crystals back!"
---
Upon receiving the news that Yu Zhongge and the others had devoured the Crystal Soul, Dong Fang Sansan was not only not surprised or angry, but instead, he was overjoyed! This fact, to Dong Fang Sansan, was a hundred times more delightful than if he had consumed the Crystal Soul himself.
He felt a million times happier! In his view, this was a stroke of fortune! This was hope! Fortune was a mysterious thing; it was invisible and intangible, but it existed in every person, every organization, and every dynasty.
Although this time it was Yu Zhongge and the others' good fortune, for Dong Fang Sansan, he had witnessed the rise of the fortune of the Guardians.
Because these four little guys belonged to the Guardians! The long-planned scheme of Yan Nan had allowed these four to intercept the massive crystal vein, which was now embraced by the Guardians.
If this wasn't a shift in fortune, what was?
Thinking of this, Dong Fang Sansan couldn't help but feel tears welling up in his eyes.
After so many years, he had always seen fortune tilting towards the Righteous Sect, but today, he finally witnessed the day when fortune favored the Guardians.
For the rising stars of the Righteous Sect, it had always been a concern for Dong Fang Sansan, especially in recent years, as the talents of the Righteous Sect were too outstanding, and their future potential was too high! Each one was a genius among geniuses.
But on the side of the Guardians, the younger generation had yet to produce someone exceptionally outstanding.
Now, finally, they had one.
Thinking of the future, these four with their profound backgrounds could grow to reach the level of Xue Fuxiao, or even surpass her, and with Fang Che's ancient and unparalleled undercover abilities, Dong Fang Sansan suddenly felt a surge of excitement in his heart.
He quickly began to consider all his arrangements.
On his gaunt face, a smile appeared.
"The current situation... Before they grow up, I must help them stabilize the situation. There must be no deterioration! Even if it means making some concessions to the Righteous Sect in certain matters, it's acceptable."
At this moment, Dong Fang Sansan was truly elated.
He felt so light-hearted that he was almost floating as he walked.
After so many years, this was the happiest he had ever been.
After eliminating the Righteous Sect, I'll take a break for at least a year, no, six months, alright, three months.
Ah, seven days will do.
During those seven days, I won't do anything, I'll just sleep!
No one is allowed to disturb me!
Dong Fang Sansan thought happily, feeling a sense of anticipation.
Who could have imagined that the master of the continent would have such a simple wish, to sleep soundly after the world is at peace and there are no more crises? But Dong Fang Sansan truly felt this way.
And for this goal, even fantasizing about it brought him such joy and satisfaction.
---
Underground, the mining operation was in full swing, and Mo Gan Yun, along with the other three, were secretly sent to headquarters while they were still unconscious.
Ningxue Jian became a courier.
Here, spatial rings filled the place, and Ningxue Jian personally came to collect them, then sent them back to headquarters before flying back.
This crystal mine was indeed massive. Top-tier experts were mining, and even after filling sixty to seventy spatial rings, they still hadn't finished.
It was mainly because Xue Fuxiao, in her later mining, had become so engrossed that she even mined the outer crystals.
She completely treated Dongfang Laoye as a donkey, ordering him around.
This led to Xue Fuxiao, in the many years that followed, avoiding Dongfang Chongming whenever she saw him. If she couldn't avoid him, she would receive a scolding that covered her head to toe...
And each time, the scolding would be endless, the more he scolded, the angrier he became, and the angrier he became, the more he scolded.
---
Fang Che returned to the Guardian Pavilion, and as expected, he was rewarded for his merits. He received a whopping six thousand merit points.
The Guardian Pavilion made a decision, "Fang Che, the Golden Star Clerk, has displayed exceptional performance, and is promoted to the Chief Clerk of the Guardian Pavilion."
In an instant, he rose from a Golden Star Clerk to the Chief Clerk.
His subordinates increased from just one, Tang Zheng, to four hundred clerks!
Even though Fang Chief Clerk was usually low-key, he still splurged, treating the entire Guardian Pavilion to a feast.
His clerks, in particular, enjoyed three consecutive days of feasting.
From now on, Fang Chief Clerk would be referred to as Fang Chief.
Fang Chief immediately began his new role with three major initiatives.
The first was, "Starting today, no clerk is allowed to keep fish! If any fish is discovered, it will be immediately removed!"
This initiative led to the destruction of over two hundred fish ponds within the White Cloud Continent.
The White Cloud Continent became more disciplined.
While implementing the first initiative, Fang Chief also launched the second one.
"Everyone, report your current situation. Regardless of your current rank, the Clerk Hall will conduct irregular cultivation and martial arts evaluations from now on. Each evaluation will be recorded, and every subsequent performance must surpass the previous one. Otherwise, it will be considered dereliction of duty."
"For those who show dereliction, I, as the Chief Clerk, will either find a way to transfer you out or reassign you to another department. In any case, this hall does not want such people. Regardless of gender or age, the treatment will be the same."
"Don't give me that nonsense about bottlenecks lasting for decades. I won't listen to any of it. In any case, if you can't do it, then get out!"
Instantly, a wave of complaints arose.
Even the Pavilion Master, Song Yidao, came to advise, "Isn't this a bit too harsh?"
Fang Che insisted, "It has to be this way! If you want to remove me from my position, then do so, and I won't manage anything."
Action: But as long as I'm the Chief Clerk, that's how it's going to be. Even if Zhao Shanhe comes, it's useless!"
Alright.
With just one sentence, Zhao Shanhe's presence is useless, and Song Yidao is sent away humiliated.
Even if the Chief Commander comes, I, as the Hall Master, am nothing.
And so the second fire was lit, a raging inferno.
Immediately after, Fang Chief lit the third fire: "Starting today, charge forward! All non-ranked Clerks, charge towards Silver Star; Silver Star Clerks, aim for Golden Star. Golden Star Clerks, strive for Deputy Chief!"
"As the Chief Clerk here, I want only three things. First, establish merit. Second, continue to establish merit. Third, damn it, still establish merit!"
"If you don't establish merit, why am I keeping you around?"
"This isn't a retirement home!"
"Your salary, your benefits, are all from the people's hard work! If you can't weed out the corrupt for the people, what use are you?"
Three fires.
The entire Chancellor Hall was set ablaze.
Then, Fang Chief had a massive chart made: the Merit Record.
It was posted on the wall.
Whoever established merit would have their name recorded on it.
"At the end of each month, the one at the bottom of the list will have their salary and rewards stripped! Their merits reset! Their benefits revoked! If it happens three months in a row, get out!"
The entire Chancellor Hall was filled with tension.
Many of the old Clerks who had been slacking off were very dissatisfied and collectively protested. As a result, they were collectively beaten mercilessly by Fang Chief without any mercy.
"Either get out or follow these rules! There's no room for compromise!"
Watching over fifty old Clerks bruised and bloodied, rolling on the ground, everyone else fell silent.
Yuan Jingjiang secretly came to remind Fang Chief: "Brother, among fellow Clerks, we should still maintain harmony."
Fang Che was taken aback: "I didn't come here to make friends!"
"But you still have to get along with each other."
"Get along, my ass. I'm here to work, not to socialize. If you can't work properly, get out. What's there to socialize about? If you want to drink, who can't you drink with? Why drink with those who don't establish merit? They're not worthy!"
Fang Chief's sternness left no room for compromise.
The entire Chancellor Hall finally started running at full speed.
And with Fang Chief as the Chief Clerk, he didn't move into a private office but continued to sit at his original desk.
Every time Fang Chief sat down, the other Clerks felt as if a nail had been driven into their buttocks, making it impossible to sit still.
Especially for Hong Er Cripple.
Ever since Fang Chief took office, Hong Er Cripple directly transformed into a solemn and upright gentleman who never joked around!
Moreover, he was strict and efficient, always keeping a straight face.
That despicable intent directly soared to the heavens. Every day, he completed his assigned tasks perfectly and even exceeded expectations.
In his daily conversations, he never talked about anything unrelated to work.
Furthermore, every day, he had a memo, checking off tasks as he completed them.
His work attitude was so earnest and meticulous that everyone looked at him with newfound respect.
Even so, Fang Chief always looked at him with a sidelong glance.
...
"Master, I have three pieces of good news to report."
"What good news?"
"The first piece of good news is that our Branch Office is now fully established, with a personnel count of one thousand two hundred, including six hundred sixty-six Escort Leaders. There are six hundred sixty Battalion Commanders, and currently, six of them are at the Martial Marquis level. Our identities are secure, and the escort missions are smooth and unimpeded, completely opening up the situation. Currently, our business has expanded beyond the Seventeen Continents of the Southeast and is gradually expanding further."
Fang Che said, "So, regarding the Branch Office, my feeling is that there's no need to worry, and we can welcome any inspection."
Yin Shengong was delighted: "Well done!"
In his mind, he calculated that the end was near, and he should be able to report.
Report, and receive the reward.
And this time, it should go smoothly.
After all, the success of the Branch Office meant that the training missions of those six hundred Escort Leaders were also completed. Their rewards were within reach.
For their respective families, this was a huge opportunity, how could they not pursue it? Although the One Heart Sect wanted to kill them or their direct lineages, the Starlight Unit still gave them a chance for collateral lineage disciples to enter the righteous path.
So, to ensure their families' benefits, they would also do their best to facilitate Yin Shengong's matter.
This point didn't need consideration.
"What's the second piece of good news?" Yin Shengong asked.
"Disciple has broken through to the Third Rank of Martial Marquis."
Fang Che said, "Not bad. So, have you really practiced the Blood Smoke Palm?"
"Yes, I have."
"What rank are you at now?"
"Currently, Second Rank, about to break through to Third Rank."
"Alright."
With the die already cast, Yin Shengong acknowledged. After all, even if he didn't reach the peak, the power would still be immense.
Although currently, no one in the Righteous Sect had reached the pinnacle, such people had existed in the past.
According to rumors, seven thousand years ago, the old Blood Smoke Demon ravaged the continent, leaving blood and smoke in his wake. With his power, he could fight against the Guardians, including Dongfang Chongming, and still hold the upper hand! If Fang Che could practice to that level...
Yin Shengong's face lit up with excitement.
"What's the third piece of good news?" Yin Shengong couldn't wait.
"The third piece of good news is that Disciple has been promoted in the Guardian Pavilion. Now, I'm the Second Chief Clerk in the Guardian Pavilion of the White Cloud Continent. In short, Fang Chief."
Fang Che said, "The next step is to become the Deputy Hall Master. But being a Deputy Hall Master isn't that great. If you want to do it, aim for Hall Master. Isn't that right, Master?"
Yin Shengong hummed, these words were full of ambition.
It wasn't just a hint anymore.
It was a clear message: Master, I want to be the Hall Master!
You've only just become the Commander, and now you want to be the Hall Master?
The promotion was so fast, it was like riding a rocket!
"Wanting to be the Hall Master is good. When your cultivation reaches the Emperor Rank, I'll give you the position of Hall Master. What's the point of being a Martial Marquis?"
Yin Shengong scolded him.
Fang Che quickly replied, "Master, rest assured. My cultivation is improving rapidly, and reaching the Emperor Rank is just a matter of..."
He thought for a moment and said, "A year and a half... maybe?"
Yin Shengong said, "Since you're telling me three pieces of good news, I'll also tell you one piece of good news."
Fang Che's heart sank with an ominous premonition: "Master, what good news?"
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Wishing everyone a happy Singles' Day, this chapter has exactly five '1' characters, it's truly fate.
The heavens give everyone four '1's, I'll give five.
Thanks to Lord Yun Chang, the 56th Alliance Leader of the Long Night Monarch.
Please wait a bit for the extra chapter, I'm working overtime to write more.
(End of Chapter)
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