Free Web NovelIt was only when they noticed Zhennan King standing there for a long time that everyone quieted down, waiting for Zhong Qin to speak.
If it were them, they would have left long ago. The Prince had been standing there for a long time, probably because he still had something to say.
"This Prince does indeed have one more matter."
Zhennan King was a little helpless but not at all embarrassed: "I received an imperial decree from Your Majesty, which states that the Qingyuan Sect has produced many talents and is no longer what it once was. The Sect Master is already at the Half-Step Sixth Realm, with a Law Body within reach, and among his disciples are Li Mo and Ying Bing, both future pillars of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths."
"Therefore, it is truly inappropriate for it to still be confined to a prefectural-level force."
"Effective immediately, the Qingyuan Sect shall govern a state. It is hoped that you all can subdue the heroes of the Eastern Wasteland Region and bring prosperity to your Sect."
In short, this imperial decree elevated the Qingyuan Sect from a prefectural-level force to a state-level force.
No one was surprised by this. Although Li Mo being crowned in yellow was mostly a joke, based solely on his and Ying Bing's future, the Qingyuan Sect should not have been a prefectural-level force.
However, this decree was merely a formality.
To govern a state, one must possess the strength to convince and command the respect of all Sects and forces. This also involves the distribution of resources, territory, and interests, which is far from something that can be decided by a single word from the Emperor.
"Congratulations, Shangguan Wencang."
Elder Xu of Sword City, and the other Sword City powerhouses who came with him, all cupped their hands to Shangguan Wencang to express their congratulations.
This signified that the Horizontal Cloud Sword City acknowledged the Qingyuan Sect's status as the leader of a state.
"It is indeed a disservice for the Qingyuan Sect to be confined to a single prefecture."
The Gangdou Sect Leader also nodded slightly.
"We, our Qingyuan Sect, will be collecting state taxes from now on? I'll bring my own condiments when I mooch meals from now on!"
Qian Bufan's body trembled, his eyes filled with nothing but surprise and an intense craving for money.
Tears moistened the food he had mooched. He swore to collect a million this year!
"Good, good, good. Write a letter. This New Year, the Elders of this state-level force will return home."
Elder Han He stood with his hands behind his back, his mouth looking a little crooked no matter how one looked at it.
It was well-known that Elder Han He, who came from a martial arts Family, was very concerned with Face. Many in his Family had become officials in the imperial court, but only he remained in a single prefecture, wasting away his time.
This time, he would make his move as an Elder of a state-level force!
Every Qingyuan Sect disciple puffed out their chests. This was indeed a big deal for them.
They might have anticipated this day's arrival, but they never expected it to come so quickly.
After all, while the Qingyuan Sect was complete in its functions, that was all it was.
"Old Qian, there's something..."
"When working, address by title. Pay attention next time. By the way, what is it?"
"I plan to open a pill refinery in the state capital. I hope the State Governor won't be so ignorant."
"Alright, alright, everyone is still here. What kind of decorum is this!"
It was only when the black lines on Shangguan Wencang's forehead could no longer be contained that he couldn't help but interrupt everyone.
As the only relatively serious person in the Qingyuan Sect, he said earnestly: frёewebηovel.cѳm
"Don't you all know how we obtained this honor? We are the seniors. It is because our Juniors have achieved success and brought glory to our Sect that we have benefited."
"Do you know what our Qingyuan Sect's reputation is like outside now?" freёweɓnovel.com
"Others are called things like 'Cloud Sealing Sword Land' and 'Gangdou Fierce,' but what about us?"
"We are 'two people achieving the Dao, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven,' and that's how we got this honor."
"Woof woof woof?" Elder Qian was scolded by the Sect Master, but he felt he couldn't refute it.
Because the Sect Master was right. Nowadays, outside, the Qingyuan Sect was called 'that Sect that produced Li Mo and Ying Bing.'
The Qingyuan Sect once had its glory, known as the 'Lingering Melody of Great Shang,' but that was many years ago. If there was anything still talked about with relish today,
It was probably that Shang Wu could stop children from crying at night.
"Cough, it was my momentary arrogance. One must be strong oneself to forge iron."
Elder Han He composed his expression, suppressing the arrogant curve of his mouth.
"Hmm... the age at which this old man broke through to Outer Scenery is already quite advanced," Xue Jing sighed.
Elder Qian, on the other hand, leaned closer to Elder Xu from Sword City and asked in a low voice:
"How many Outer Scenery and Law Body cultivators does Horizontal Cloud Sword City have? Is it convenient to disclose a bit?"
Elder Xu said: "There are seven Law Bodies and fifty-eight Fifth Realm Outer Scenery cultivators. As for Controlling Mystery... I'm afraid I cannot disclose that."
That meant there were some, but it was not for outsiders to know.
The people of the Qingyuan Sect fell silent. Horizontal Cloud Sword City was also a state-level force, and although it was one of the stronger ones, the gap between it and the Qingyuan Sect was as vast as a chasm.
Of course, the gap was not in the younger generation.
It was mainly in the mainstays, which meant... the Elders looked at each other, their recently straightened backs finally bending back. It felt like comparing their own children to others' children, only to find their own children were more outstanding, but they themselves were dragging their feet...
"What? You, Sword City, as a state-level force, don't make money from collecting taxes every year? Instead, you lose money due to excessive expenses?"
Elder Qian, after hearing Elder Xu's words, also fell silent.
Who told Swordsmen to be such showmen?
Old Qian didn't want a show; he only wanted money. But others probably wouldn't agree.
They couldn't possibly have only four dishes on the table when Xiao Mo and Little Bing'er got married, could they?
"Uh, esteemed Elders, you don't need to be so self-deprecating."
Li Mo watched the smiles disappear from the Elders' Faces and said seriously: "You are still young, and your future is promising."
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Although it was words of comfort, not only others but even Shangguan Wencang had a question mark appear above his head. Some people present had great-grandchildren old enough to go out and buy soy sauce.
What future was there to look forward to?
Li Mo, however, said with conviction: "Seventy or eighty years old is precisely the age to strive. There's no need to worry about resources; I'm here. There's even less need to worry about the martial Dao; Ice Cube is here."
"We are a team. Why distinguish between you and me? We should work together to grow stronger and create new glories!"
When Little Li underwent his Heavenly Tribulation, he experienced the baptism of time.
Now, he spoke these words with conviction, coupled with a righteous confidence that could even make Ice Cube confused.
The Elders were a little skeptical, but it was good to reassure them, and they all returned to their usual demeanor.
Li Mo breathed a sigh of relief.
This would make it easier for him to invest later.
The Inner Vision Realm requires massive resources. He would always be ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) brushing for feedback, so why not invest in his own people? Keep the fertile water in one's own field, after all.
Just now, someone mentioned the Qizhen Sea Market in the East Sea, and Li Mo planned to go take a look.
As he was thinking, he saw Zhennan King at the side.
"Hey, you're still here."
Zhennan King: "..."
So, after I, the one delivering the decree, have finished delivering it, I'm quite superfluous, aren't I?
Then should I leave?
