Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Seeing Xi Manyun at a loss for words, Wang Chen smiled, "Let's change the question. Do you want to take over Xiang Yingzhe's territory?"

Xi Manyun was immediately taken aback, and she nodded her head as she replied, "I do."

How could she possibly not want to!

The district controlled by Xiang Yingzhe, with its one workshop and five streets, was indeed very profitable.

If Xi Manyun lacked ambition, as a female cultivator with both decent looks and talent, she could fully rely on finding a match of equal status or even someone with a higher status to depend on, and comfortably live her days.

There was no need for her to suffer the exclusion within the Heavenly Master Pavilion, struggling arduously and resentfully.

The Xi family was a large clan, with many excellent children both from the main and collateral lines. Xi Manyun, neither being a prodigy nor male, could not hope for the full support of her family.

If she wanted to ascend further on the path of cultivation, she would have to arrange some cultivation resources for herself.

With control of Xiang Yingzhe's workshop and streets, Xi Manyun could live very comfortably just on the tributes from the shops and workshops.

She could even contribute back to the family!

Such a great opportunity was something she dreamt of.

But as much as she wished for it, Xi Manyun's mind was very clear.

This was not an easy responsibility to take on!

Once she took it over, it would mean she had firmly sided with Wang Chen and boarded his ship.

There would be no more room for reconciliation with Wu Jingwei.

Was it worth it?

"It's good that you have ambitions,"

Wang Chen said, "You don't need to rush. Think it over after you go back, and tell me your decision tomorrow."

Now that he held the position of Guarding Heavenly Master, he had the power to delegate authority and could allocate interests to those below him.

But he was not willing to be bypassed or treated as a pushover.

Xi Manyun was currently the only Executor Wang Chen could hope to win over, and he did not stint in encouraging her. But the crux lay in whether Xi Manyun herself could stand firm.

If she couldn't be helped up, then Wang Chen wouldn't bother to put in more effort for this cause.

Xi Manyun bowed deeply, "Thanks to the Immortal Master's generosity, I will surely ponder this carefully."

Such a big matter was not something she could decide on her own.

And as Xi Manyun left the Heavenly Master Pavilion, Wu Jingwei hurried to the residence of the Chief Town Heavenly Master, Luo Han, seeking an audience.

His heart was filled with rage.

Since his advancement to Purple Mansion Complete, he had never suffered such a great humiliation, and he wished fervently to tear Wang Chen to pieces.

But even though Wu Jingwei was daring, he didn't have the gall to openly move against Wang Chen.

Otherwise, a charge of insubordination would come down, and even Luo Han might not be able to protect him.

The status of an Inner Sect Disciple of the West Sea Sect was not to be taken lightly—equivalent to a high-ranking ministerial envoy. Even without any significant background, they could still hold authority over him.

So Wu Jingwei had placed his hopes on the Chief Town Heavenly Master, Luo Han, to regain his dignity!

It was not easy for someone with Wu Jingwei's status to seek an audience with Luo Han.

Inside the residence of the Chief Town Heavenly Master, after his plea was conveyed, there was a long silence with no response.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

This made Wu Jingwei restless, and he began to feel an unsettling foreboding.

It should be noted that Luo Han had always been rather polite to him, and during previous visits to the residence, as long as Luo Han wasn't in seclusion or preoccupied with other important matters, he would usually summon Wu Jingwei quickly.

Today, he had been waiting too long.

Just as Wu Jingwei was on tenterhooks, an old man with white hair came into the reception hall.

Wu Jingwei hurriedly stood up to pay his respects, "Uncle Sun."

Although this old man with a face full of wrinkles had only a mid-tier Qi Cultivation level, his position in the residence of the Chief Town Heavenly Master was second only to Luo Han. He was an old servant brought from Luo Han's family, acting as the steward of the residence.

Luo Han held extreme trust in Uncle Sun, entrusting him with the stewardship of all household affairs.

Luo Han, without a Dao companion by his side, had only a few serving concubines, yet none could compare with this elderly steward!

It was precisely for this reason that Wu Jingwei treated him with great respect, daring not to display the slightest neglect.

Uncle Sun said with a smile, "Chief Wu, the master says he knows."

He knows?

Wu Jingwei had waited a long time, only to receive a three-word response.

What did that mean?

Was he expected to swallow his pride and let it go?

Such a result was entirely beyond Wu Jingwei's expectations.

He felt very unwilling to accept it.

But, unwilling as Wu Jingwei was, he dared not make trouble at the Chief Town Heavenly Master's residence and bowed his head saying, "Thank you, Uncle Sun."

"It's nothing."

Uncle Sun waved his hand, "You can go back now, just focus on your work."

After seeing off a bewildered Wu Jingwei, Uncle Sun returned to the elegantly furnished inner room and reported to Luo Han, who was sitting cross-legged on a soft couch, "Master, Chief Wu has left."

"Hmm."

Luo Han opened his eyes, which flickered with purple light—a characteristic of someone with Purple Mansion Complete cultivation level.

"That Wu Family lad is regressing the more he lives. Can't solve problems on his own and wants to use me as his sharp sword?"

The Chief Town Heavenly Master's words were filled with disdain.

Uncle Sun nodded in agreement, "Some below do need to be taught a lesson."

He then frowned, "But that new Heavenly Master is somewhat arrogant, Master, shall we just let him do as he pleases?"

"Wang Chen is no ordinary person."

Luo Han handed Uncle Sun a scroll, "This is the news I just received from the Sect."

Although in name the Guarding Heavenly Masters were under his jurisdiction, in reality, they had a high degree of autonomy and were not something he could dictate with a single word.

Luo Han had controlled Dayi for decades, almost turning this border city of West State into his own independent kingdom.

The Sect had long expressed their displeasure, and there were many who wanted to recall Luo Han.

But Luo Han was unwilling to let the territory that he had painstakingly built be so easily taken from him!

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On one hand, he worked hard to maintain his connections within the Sect, while on the other, he vigilantly guarded against any internal issues.

Although the previous Heavenly Master of Shangxun Heavenly Master Pavilion had left after his term ended, he had been completely sidelined by those beneath him during his tenure. Despite his own incompetence being the main reason, the aggressiveness of the local factions in Dayi was also quite unsightly.

Wu Jingwei, holding the position of Director, not only seized the authority of the Guarding Heavenly Master but also colluded with the eleven Executors below him, monopolizing all the benefits.

Even though Luo Han also benefited from it, how could the former Heavenly Master speak well of him after returning to the Sect!

Now that the new Heavenly Master had just arrived, Wu Jingwei couldn't wait to show his authority, wishing to continue to overshadow his immediate superior, the precise term being overweening and tyrannical.

Wang Chen, young and vigorous, could not tolerate the other party's aggressiveness, which was quite normal.

If this matter were to escalate, the first to find trouble would be him, the Chief Town Heavenly Master, and yet Wu Jingwei even expected him to confront Wang Chen, which was simply wishful thinking!

Even if Luo Han were to deal with Wang Chen, he would not be so hasty.

Uncle Sun, having read the contents of the scroll, also became serious, "Indeed a significant figure."

Everyone saw Uncle Sun as an elder servant and house steward by Luo Han's side, but in truth, his real identity was as a brilliant strategist and advisor, aiding Luo Han in scheming for his affairs.

Luo Han chuckled, "So, let's let them fight it out first!"

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