Chapter 59: The Saintess Takes the Field, Becomes the Overseer!

Just as Zhao Wuji was pulling his hair out over the mess in the mining area, feeling that even his Golden Core–stage cultivation was about to be worn away by these endless petty troubles, an unexpected person came looking for him—

Or rather, came looking for Chu Feng.

At the Qingyun Sect, inside the headquarters of the Strategic Development and Model Innovation Research Association—

Murong Xue, dressed in white, appeared once again in Chu Feng’s courtyard.

This time, the anger and disdain that once filled her face were gone. In their place was a complex expression, one mixed with confusion, hesitation, and a faint trace of resolve.

“Chu Feng.”

She came straight to the point, her voice still cold and clear. “These past few days, I’ve been observing everything you’ve done to the Heishan Sect.”

“Oh? And what does Your Highness the Saintess think of it?”

Chu Feng leisurely poured her a cup of tea, as if he had long expected her arrival.

“I don’t understand it.”

Murong Xue shook her head honestly. “I don’t know if what you’re doing is right or wrong. You annexed an entire sect without shedding a single drop of blood—your methods are practically those of the Demonic Path. But then, you gave the grassroots cultivators there a stable ‘job’, and even provided them with ‘salaries’ and ‘benefits’ they never dared dream of before.”

“You destroyed Zhao Wuji’s dignity, making him shout slogans like a clown. Yet you also gave him a position as a ‘Director’ to manage the mining area—as if you were still putting him to use.”

“The system you’ve built is cold, ruthless, and full of calculation. You’ve turned everyone into gears in your great machine. And yet… that machine truly seems to run efficiently.”

There was a flicker of struggle in Murong Xue’s eyes.

“The Righteous Path I believe in tells me that what you’re doing is nothing more than manipulating people’s hearts—utter heresy and sophistry. But… I can’t find any evidence that your so-called ‘evil’ has actually brought about destruction.”

Chu Feng listened quietly, not interrupting her.

He knew that the Saintess’s Dao Heart was teetering on the edge of collapse—and rebirth.

This was the most crucial moment.

“So, what brings Your Highness the Saintess here today?”

Chu Feng asked with a gentle smile.

“I can’t just stand by and watch any longer.”

Murong Xue took a deep breath, her gaze firming. “You say you’ve given those miners protection and humane care. But I don’t believe it. Someone as greedy as you will surely exploit them for profit by any means necessary.”

“So, I’ve decided…”

She stared straight into Chu Feng’s eyes and said each word clearly: “I’m going to your mining area myself—to supervise you!”

“I want to see whether your so-called Employee Handbook is anything more than an empty piece of paper! I want to see whether your so-called ‘humanistic care’ is real—or just a hypocritical slogan!”

“If I discover that you exploit your workers or disregard human life in any way, I will expose it to the world. The entire Righteous Path shall stand united to condemn you!”

Her words rang out with righteous force and conviction.

In her mind, Chu Feng would either find some excuse to reject her—or fly into a rage.

However, his reaction once again defied all expectations.

“Excellent!”

Chu Feng slapped his thigh, his smile beaming brightly—with a hint of genuine delight?

“Wonderful! Your Highness the Saintess, you are truly a living Bodhisattva sent from Heaven to save our Group!”

“Ah?”

Murong Xue was completely dumbfounded.

This wasn’t how it was supposed to go! She had come here to find fault—why was he happy about it?!

“You wouldn’t know this!”

Chu Feng began his performance, face full of anguish and sincerity.

“Although our Group is developing rapidly, we’re facing many internal problems! The biggest one is the lack of an effective supervision system!

“I may have set up all the proper rules and regulations, but can I be sure that those below are enforcing them faithfully? That they aren’t paying lip service while doing the opposite?”

“Could there be mid-level managers who deceive their superiors and exploit the grassroots workers? I’ve been worried about that all along!”

“Take Zhao Wuji for example—he’s used to lording over others as a Sect Master. I gave him the title of ‘Director’, but honestly, I’ve never been at ease! I’m afraid he might revert to his old ways and secretly abuse our employee family members!”

Chu Feng’s tone was sincere, as though he were a conscientious boss who worried himself sick for his employees.

“I’ve long wanted to establish an independent Supervision Department to oversee all our operations, ensuring that our corporate values are truly implemented.

“But I could never find the right person! The position demands moral integrity, unwavering righteousness, courage against power, and enough prestige to command respect!”

“I searched the entire Qingyun Sect, but couldn’t find such a perfect candidate—until today, when you appeared!”

Chu Feng suddenly stood up and gave Murong Xue a deep bow.

“I, Chu Feng, CEO of the Ascension Group, hereby officially appoint you, Miss Murong Xue, as our Group’s Chief Risk Control Officer.”

“And concurrently, Chairwoman of the Corporate Ethics and Social Responsibility Supervision Committee!”

“Your primary duty will be to oversee the Heishan Mining Area, as well as all future projects of our Group! You hold absolute veto power!”

“For any operations you deem inhumane or contrary to the spirit of the Righteous Path—you may stop them immediately!”

“As for compensation… how about a monthly ‘Supervision Allowance’ of one thousand top-grade spirit stones? Would that be satisfactory?”

Murong Xue was utterly stunned.

Her mouth hung open as she stared blankly at Chu Feng, her mind completely muddled.

How… how did things turn out like this?

She just wanted to act as an “undercover inspector” to catch his faults—

Yet not only did he agree, he promoted her on the spot?

And even offered such a generous salary?

One thousand top-grade spirit stones per month?!

Even as the Saintess of Heavenheart Holy Land, her monthly stipend was nowhere near that high!

What kind of operation was this?!

She felt as though she had gathered all her strength to punch hard—only to hit not cotton, but a massive, luxurious bed made entirely of glittering spirit stones!

“What’s wrong? Your Highness the Saintess… unwilling, perhaps?”

Chu Feng’s expression showed just the right amount of “disappointment.” “Could it be that your righteous words just now were nothing but talk? That you’re not willing to take real action for those poor, exploited cultivators?”

“I…”

Murong Xue’s lips trembled.

Could she say no?

If she refused now, wouldn’t it prove that everything she just said was empty hypocrisy—that she was a fraud?

Her Dao Heart would never allow that!

“Fine…”

After a long pause, Murong Xue finally squeezed out a word between her teeth.

“I’ll… do it!”

The moment she said it, regret instantly followed.

She felt she had once again fallen straight into the pit Chu Feng had dug for her—

And this pit was even bigger, deeper, and… somehow, more enticing than all the ones before.

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