Less than a week had passed, and a lot had already happened.

First, Mu Lingxi took charge of reorganizing Grand Elder Peak, greatly improving the spiritual energy of the valleys, forests, lakes, and other natural landmarks, as well as enhancing some of the cave abodes available there.

Additionally, she captured several great demons comparable to those at the Nascent Soul Realm that had infested Grand Elder Peak and sealed them using her spatial techniques in an extensively deep pit she made, leading to a pocket dimension she created called the Hollow Demon World.

She had already planned for the Hollow Demon World to be used by Yang Wei to train future disciples of Grand Elder Peak!

Yang Wei’s reaction was pretty typical. “Lingxi, I don’t have any disciples yet, so aren’t you planning a little far ahead?”

Mu Lingxi flicked her hair back elegantly and replied, “Humph! Just leave that to Big Sis Liu and focus on your assigned tasks.”

“Erm, okay then…”

The grand elder himself didn’t have much to say.

In the end, the actions of those two women allowed Grand Elder Peak to grow day by day.

Liu Yan handled the tasks that required more mental than physical effort.

She knew they needed to recruit disciples to cultivate on Grand Elder Peak, mainly to test the Feng Shui arrangement to ensure the flow of spiritual energy wasn’t hindered. These disciples would also contribute to the peak’s growth and reputation within the sect.

Liu Yan knew they couldn’t poach disciples from other peaks, so she recruited some from the Outer Sect and the Su clan. With Mu Lingxi’s help, she also acquired some disciples from the Mu clan.

Notably, some small clans now allied with the Celestial Serpent Sect were also willing to release some of their members.

These disciples all felt differently about their three-day stay on Grand Elder Peak.

“At first, I was skeptical about leaving my clan, but the spiritual energy here is undeniable. Grand Elder Peak has something special going on!”

“I like what ever Big Sister Liu likes!”

“If you’re here Big Sister Liu, then I’m sure the Feng Shui here is perfect!”

“I thought I’d miss the hustle and bustle of the Outer Sect, but the tranquility here is addicting!”

“I’ve been studying Feng Shui for years, but experiencing it firsthand on Grand Elder Peak is a whole new level. It’s like the mountain itself breathes with energy.”

Since all the disciples under Liu Yan were submissive and willing to do anything for reasons she didn’t understand, she decided to put them to work. They were begging her to let them help her in some way, after all.

She gave them seeds to plant and nurture in various parts of Grand Elder Peak, preferably in places that had the components required to accelerate the growth of each kind of seed they were given.

Why are they so eager to help me? And is it normal for the mouths of men to salivate so much like dogs? How strange… Liu Yan thought.

As for Yang Wei. . .

He wanted to start searching for ways to help Mu Lin, but he was swamped with something almost impossible to avoid──the demands of countless Outer Sect disciples, disciples from other peaks eager to switch and serve the great Fate Defying Elder, and even members from various clans!

All this chaos was happening in the Grand Elder Hall, a huge pagoda that had been built long before any other plans for Grand Elder Peak had been carried out. It was already there before Yang Wei returned to the sect. This place would serve as his home──meaning anyone who wanted to talk to him had to come here.

And if he needed to speak with someone, he could send a disciple to summon them to his abode.

Right now, Yang Wei was sitting in a lotus position on a small pillow in the Audience Hall, with He Dongmei standing respectfully behind him as his assistant.

It was a spacious room in the Grand Elder Hall where Yang Wei could meet with people he either granted an audience to or summoned.

Hmm…

He had a frustrated look on his face as he looked at Patriarch Bloodflame, an old man with a full head of white hair and piercing eyes.

Yang Wei picked up his fan.

Hrmm… judging from his aura, he’s likely a Nascent Soul expert, he’s probably even stronger than Zirou.

He kept a stern eye on the elderly man before him.

“I’m too tired for this. Why did you come here?”

His tone wasn’t exactly friendly.

Patriarch Bloodflame took a deep breath and fell to his knees, already sobbing and sniffling.

“GRAND ELDEEEERR!”

A loud outcry.

Confused, Yang Wei glanced back at He Dongmei before returning his attention to Bloodflame.

Why is he crying?! I didn’t even say anything offensive…

Clearing his throat, he closed his eyes and continued to fan himself.

“What on earth is the matter? Spit it out already, I’m out of patience.”

Patriarch Bloodflame cried even more, using his wide sleeves to wipe his nose, only to cry more. With tear-soaked hands, he held them out in a formal gesture of respect.

“I am the Patriarch of the Blood Demon Clan. We’re a clan of demonic cultivators who practice blood Qi cultivation just like you, Grand Elder! While my clan has been allowed to ally with the Celestial Serpent Sect out of necessity, we haven’t been able to get along with the other allied clans or schools under this great sect!”

“Hrmm, because you’re demonic cultivators?” Yang Wei completed.

Bloodflame’s mucus-covered lips curved into a smile. “W-, wise as always, Grand Elder!”

“So, what do you need from me? Say it.”

“You’re truly an amazing and remarkable man, Fate Defying Elder! The sect members and even those from the branch sects never judged you for being a demonic cultivator. Meanwhile, my own clan is just scraping by with our meager cultivation resources and hardly any chance to connect with other clans.”

The grand elder tilted his head.

Huh? Why would they judge me for being a demonic cultivator when I’m not weak and pathetic… It’s the same deal with Yurong. After all, she’s a demonic cultivator and hardly anyone bats an eye because she’s a Harmony Elder.

In the martial world, power and authority came before everything else.

“Previously, I wouldn’t have dared step into your presence, but now it seems I have no choice…” Bloodflame cried even more. He was like a baby who refused to sleep at night and would cry so neither would his mother. “M-, my presence here has offended you, I know… but you are magnanimous. Please, be merciful and forgive me. *sob!

sob!* I only wish to plead that you let my clan serve under you, the only capable blood Qi cultivator!”

He had no other choice.

The Celestial Serpent Sect agreed to ally with the Blood Demon Clan, but it was more about bolstering their numbers and looking intimidating. The Blood Demon Clan joined because they were struggling with their cultivation progress and needed resources. However, neither the Celestial Serpent Sect nor its branch sect was willing to offer any help to Bloodflame’s clan, leaving them in this predicament.

“…”

Yang Wei had no words.

To Bloodflame, it meant he wasn’t begging the grand elder hard enough.

His head went even lower and his cries… louder.

“GRAND ELDEEEEERR!!”

The elderly man snorted some leaking mucus back into his nose.

“I-, If you do not grant me my offer… *sob* I will continue to kneel before you, even if you kill me!”

Just the image of this old man crying like a pig for another minute felt like a nightmare to Yang Wei. He rose from his chair and wore such an angelic smile as he approached the kneeling patriarch.

“This isn’t such a big deal.”

He placed a hand on Bloodflame’s two hands which were held out in a respectful gesture.

“We’re all from the same sect, aren’t we? I will let you and your clan stay here.”

“R-, REALLY?!!”

“Uh, yes…” Yang Wei smiled uncomfortably.

Patriarch Bloodflame climbed back to his feet while Yang Wei tucked his hands behind his back, standing with the grace of a cultivator from a senior generation.

“Now that I, Yang Wei, have promised you a place in my peak… if there’s nothing else, will you leave? It’s late and well, this grand elder must go rest with his women.”

A very awkward minute of silence passed.

Bloodflame still stood there with puppy dog eyes, one that only irritated Yang Wei.

“I-, is there anything else?”

“Are you truly saying the truth about allowing my clan to serve under you… here… on Grand Elder Peak?”

The uncomfortable smile of Yang Wei turned to one that was holding a very unholy amount of anger. “Yes! Yes! Yes!” he muttered through gritted teeth. “I would never lie, so will you leave me be now?”

Bloodflame scratched the small white beards under his chin as he shyly looked to the side. “Ermm, Grand Elder, you say that, but you are yet to provide us with any cultivation resources…”

Yang Wei gave the elderly man a half-lidded stare. “Next time, say that from the beginning.”

“Ahhh, yes, yes…”

With a wave of his hand, Yang Wei manifested a small cloud of blood that transformed into a ceramic jar with a red seal on it. Quietly after, he handed it to Bloodflame.

“This is a jar of 300 fifth-grade blood strengthening pills. For now, it should suffice for your clan.”

Being told the contents of the container made Bloodflame’s eyes water up like he was going to cry again.

“W-, what?! You don’t like it?!” Yang Wei was already worried──he couldn’t stand this man crying again.

The patriarch dropped to the ground again and cried.

“BAAAAH! YOU ARE TOO GENEROUS, GRAND ELDER!!”

Getting very tired of this, Yang Wei swished his robes, turned, and walked back to his sitting spot.

“I am aware of my generosity, and even more aware of your undying loyalty. Please, just disappear already.”

Patriarch Bloodflame nodded vigorously.

“Yes! Yes! The next time I return, I will present the most beautiful women of our Blood Demon Clan for the Grand Elder. Feel free to do as you wish with all of them! We have fat women, muscular ones, hairy and strong scented ones and the slender and voluptuous!”

He Dongmei laughed very awkwardly. “Please, Patriarch Bloodflame… just leave.” She spoke like her usual polite self.

Bloodflame grinned and ran away with the jar.

“Long live the Fate Defying Elder!!”

He shouted as he ran.

He Dongmei turned to Yang Wei who was silently facing a wall.

“Uhh, Senior Brother…?”

“…”

“Are you sure you can handle all this… you’ve been working for days…”

“…”

“Senior Brother?”

“…”

He’d fallen asleep.

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