Chapter 465: Preparing for the Future, the Core Team
Chapter 465: Preparing for the Future, the Core Team
Zhao Wushang and Zheng Yunqi both stood up respectfully and bowed deeply, "Thank you, Starlight Chief, for your enlightenment!"
These two were not fools.
Since Fang Che intended to collaborate with them for the long term, he naturally wanted to further their progress within the Only Righteous Sect.
So, he didn't hold back on giving them guidance.
"Hmm, think it over carefully."
Fang Che said, "You two are different from me. I came from a humble background, so I need to put on airs, but you are of noble birth, so it's different."
"Yes."
Fang Che then sat down in a large chair nearby, stretched comfortably, and said, "Any news from the others?"
"Meier and the others send us messages almost every day, especially expressing concern for you, Grand Escort Commander. They ask about you several times a day."
"These guys, after finally establishing a foundation and getting noticed by the upper echelons, they don't seize the opportunity to work hard and move up the ladder, instead wasting time fooling around with you every day..."
The Starlight Chief grumbled in dissatisfaction.
Then he asked, "How is the escort bureau doing lately?"
"Everything is going smoothly, without a hitch. There are almost no troubles at all."
"That's good."
Zheng Yunqi asked, "Grand Escort Commander, what have you been up to lately? We've been so worried."
The Starlight Chief sighed, "You ask what I've been doing? I've been carrying out missions, of course. The tasks assigned by the Sect Leader must be completed well. However, although it's tiring, there have been gains, and my cultivation has improved significantly."
"And now, Grand Escort Commander...?"
"Hmm, Archduke Ninth Rank. The next step is to break through to the Emperor Rank."
"Ah?!"
The two were utterly shocked.
Zhao Wushang and Zheng Yunqi never expected that the Chief's cultivation would progress so quickly.
It had only been a few days since he advanced from Archduke to Emperor Rank!
They remembered when they first met the Chief, wasn't he a Marquis of Martial Arts?
This... speed!
The two looked back, feeling as if they were in a dream.
After chatting for a while, the Chief summoned everyone. The Grand Escort Commander had returned, and it was time for a speech.
Then he announced, "Tomorrow night, we'll have a grand feast, and everyone will eat and drink to their heart's content."
There was a collective cheer.
The Starlight Chief immediately ordered Zheng Yunqi to go and purchase good wine: it had to be from the Iron Blood Terrace!
Another round of cheers erupted!
The Starlight Chief announced the third welfare benefit: during the banquet, one hundred thousand taels of silver would be used for prizes in a lucky draw game.
The small prize was one hundred taels, the medium prize was one thousand taels, the large prize was ten thousand taels, and the grand prize was one hundred thousand taels.
The cheers nearly shook the roof of the Heavenly Escort Bureau.
However, the Starlight Chief laid down a condition: "You can drink, and you can even get drunk, but if anyone gets drunk and does something crazy, there will be no mercy. Beheading and extermination of the entire family!"
This made the demons tremble with fear. A few with poor alcohol tolerance were already frantically searching for help: "Brother, if I get drunk tomorrow night, knock me out!"
"Brother, please, I beg you! My entire family's lives are in your hands!"
"Then why don't you just not drink?"
"How can I not drink? How can I not drink? Wine is my life!"
"Then you can bring your whole family to die."
"Brother, I'm begging you, for the sake of my father and grandfather..."
"Fine."
This scene filled the entire escort bureau.
Zhao Wushang watched these guys with a speechless expression. When they got rowdy, they weren't much different from those cheapskates from before.
After the Grand Escort Commander finished his announcement, Zhao Wushang stepped forward with a stern face and said, "The Eighteen Hells haven't hung anyone up there for over twenty days now. Starting today, we'll have an exam. The last eighteen will be hung up!"
"Everyone, crack some sunflower seeds and watch."
"Executioners, volunteer now!"
"Now, immediately, right away. Everyone, go get your stools and writing tools! Start right now! Hurry!"
Laments and cries filled the air.
"Deputy Grand Escort Commander, spare my life... I was looking forward to the banquet tomorrow..."
"Oh my..."
"There must be someone worse off than me, right?"
"I think I've got a pretty good grasp of it..."
"Haha... I used to envy those guys getting hung up and having their butts whipped, but now it's my turn! Wahaha..."
"You're even envious of that? Then why don't you go get a zero and get hung up yourself?"
"Let go of your ass, I'm talking about envying those watching from below, who would envy the ones being hung up?"
"Hmph... You're the pervert, don't argue!"
"You're the pervert, your whole family is perverted! But... if I fail the exam and get hung up, I won't complain..."
"Tsk..."
They complained and grumbled, but each of them rushed back like a horse that had been whipped a few times, fetching small stools and preparing for the exam.
After all, no one wanted to be hung up.
Some of them even took the time to study the law code while running.
It had to be said.
For these later arrivals from the Loyal Sect, although they used to cry out in misery every day and heard about being beaten and abused, a rule had formed in their hearts.
That is: only by being treated the same way could they be considered acknowledged! Now that they had arrived here, after passing the exam, they escorted goods day after day without any entertainment, yet they still had the mindset of 'wandering souls'.
Finally, I've integrated into the group! Even though it's the middle of the night, these martial artists are so enthusiastic that the dim lighting is no issue at all.
By dawn, the exam was over, and everyone seemed as energetic as if they had just woken up.
Eighteen people, in the morning breeze, were stripped naked and hung up in the Eighteen Hells.
Below, several hundred people cheered like it was a festival, watching the spectacle. Those hanging above were laughing, the executioners were laughing, and those watching below were throwing sunflower seed shells everywhere.
The Starlight Chief started practicing his hidden weapons by throwing sunflower seed shells at the hanging men, and the situation suddenly took a turn.
The sunflower seed shells began flying like a storm, shooting in all directions.
The Starlight Chief instructed, "You should throw one at a time. When using hidden weapons, you don't just throw them all at once. I'm teaching you techniques!"
"Before you throw, you must first announce your target. Only hitting the target counts! This is how you practice control!"
Saying this, he picked up a sunflower seed shell and shouted, "Pity Pain!"
With a whoosh, it hit the target precisely at the most indented part of the buttocks, and a loud 'pa' sounded!
The naked man was terrified and desperately clenched his buttocks, causing them to puff up with lines: "Grand Escort Commander, spare me..."
Several hundred people burst into laughter.
Then, everyone started cracking sunflower seeds vigorously.
Soon, they heard the crowd shouting, "Pity Pain! Pity Pain!"
Someone else shouted, "Cheep! Cheep!"
Another voice called out, "Tandem! The one on the left!"
Suddenly... the eighteen men hanging above were laughing, begging for mercy, and desperately trying to protect themselves...
The scene became chaotic.
Zhao Wushang burst into laughter, grabbing a handful of sunflower seeds and cracking them, then shouting, "Executioners, slow down! Let's have some more fun!"
Immediately, cries of despair came from above: "Deputy Grand Escort Commander, please..."
Below, cheers erupted: "Long live Deputy Zhao!"
Zhao Wushang laughed heartily, feeling triumphant and full of vigor.
After it finally ended, the eighteen men were covered in sunflower seed shell marks, and their buttocks were swollen from the impact...
Each of them had buttocks larger than a basket.
They limped, laughing and cursing.
The atmosphere was extremely harmonious.
Fang Che turned to Zhao Wushang and Zheng Yunqi, "What do you think? This is the way it should be. They can gradually feel your acceptance, and you will also discover their charm... Isn't it great?"
The two were convinced and deeply impressed: "Thank you for your guidance, Chief."
Don't underestimate this as mere mischief. Both Zhao Wushang and Zheng Yunqi were talented and insightful. How could they not see the deeper meaning? If things continue like this, the Heavenly Escort Bureau will become an incredibly powerful force!
And they will be extremely loyal.
Of course, they still can't compare to the Guardians, who have such strong faith that they are willing to sacrifice themselves.
But compared to ordinary members of the Only Righteous Sect, they are a thousand times stronger! And these people will become their core team! This is something that money and resources can't buy! The two became more and more impressed with the Starlight Chief, almost worshipping him.
When the Chief left, the entire bureau became lifeless for a month.
But when the Chief returned, even if it was late at night, the place immediately became lively and filled with joy.
This is charisma!
This is leadership!
One can't help but admire!
At dawn, the bureau began working in an orderly manner, with countless escort carriages coming in and then leaving in batches, dispersing in all directions.
The bureau gradually became quiet.
The Golden Horned Dragon started to form.
Fang Che walked around the bureau.
Zhao Wushang and Zheng Yunqi, despite not sleeping the entire night, were full of energy as they accompanied him.
"Grand Escort Commander, our business is getting bigger and bigger," said Zhao Wushang.
Zheng Yunqi added, "Now, almost the entire White Cloud Continent's escort market is monopolized by us. But gradually, we seem to have insufficient personnel."
Fang Che pondered for a moment and said, "Then I'll report to the Chief and see if we can increase our personnel."
"Also, now that the Grand Escort Commander's cultivation has improved, should the escort bureau's combat strength also be enhanced?" Zhao Wushang asked.
"I'll consider it," Fang Che replied.
After walking around, he stopped at the pavilion where he had initially talked with Feng Xing.
Fang Che turned around and looked at the two of them.
He smiled and said, "Let's sit down. I came today to discuss something with you and also give you a heads-up."
"Chief, please instruct us," they said.
Fang Che sat down and spoke softly, "It won't be long before I receive a new appointment and have to leave the White Cloud Continent.
"What?"
The two were shocked.
"It's just a rumor for now, not confirmed," Fang Che gestured for them to remain calm.
But the two were indignant: "Isn't this taking advantage of someone's hard work? The Heavenly Escort Bureau was developed by you, Chief. Now, someone else will reap the benefits..."
"What are you talking about?"
Fang Che rolled his eyes: "Even if I leave, the Heavenly Escort Bureau will still be in my hands. I just won't be the Grand Escort Commander of the White Cloud Continent anymore."
"What...?"
"It should be that in other major cities, we'll also open a Heavenly Escort Bureau. At that time, you two will be separated. One will stay in the White Cloud Continent as the Grand Escort Commander, and the other will go to another continent as the Grand Escort Commander."
(End of Chapter)
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