70: Chapter 34 Attention from the Sect Leader_2 70: Chapter 34 Attention from the Sect Leader_2 “Those who work will look at these idlers and feel uneasy, and even those who can work will gradually become lazy.”
“But if there are too few disciples, and other workshops deliberately cause trouble, you don’t have enough hands to deal with them.
Once bullied without the means of retaliation, many will consider finding another workshop.”
“This is what we call an unexpected turn of events.”
“Another point is that the wages paid by the workshops are the foundation that sustains everything.
Even those disciples who don’t directly help with the work must have a regular wage.”
The Sect Leader nodded slowly, pondering deeply.
Li Dazhi, after a moment of preparation, continued:
“When discussing our sect’s structure with Ping’an, I realized that the predecessor who established the outer sect of Wanyun Sect was simply a genius.”
“After the establishment of the outer sect, the hierarchical division within our sect was instantly clear, allowing the disciples to readily accept the resources allocated based on their talents.”
“The outer sect manages shops in towns, governs kingdoms in the mundane world, and performs various chores within the sect.
This not only accommodates a large number of disciples but also greatly increases our sect’s wealth.”
“Using wealth to nourish talent is an eternal truth.”
The Sect Leader couldn’t help but throw back his head and laugh heartily, waving his hands:
“You give me too much credit, junior brother.
The idea of establishing the outer sect was something I learned from elsewhere.”
Li Dazhi blinked: “Ah?
Was it you who established the outer sect of the Wanyun Sect?”
The Sect Leader sighed, speaking slowly:
“Our Wanyun Sect encountered a major catastrophe a thousand years ago.
Before the catastrophe, the sect had fifty-four peaks.”
“Just as you described.”
“At that time, even though the Wanyun Sect seemed prosperous, in reality, due to the increasing number of immortals in each peak, the sect’s finances—relying solely on nearby spirit mines and shops in the towns—couldn’t sustain the welfare of the disciples.
This ultimately led to a major internal conflict.”
“Fortunately, three Golden Immortals, who were adventuring beyond the heavens, returned in time to stop the chaos, return order to the sect, and trace back to the root causes.”
“With tears, the three ancestors executed several old Heavenly Immortals.
Our Wanyun Sect fell from fifty-four peaks to thirty-six, dropping to double-digit rankings among sects in the East Continent.
Previously, our sect was among the eight great sects in the East Continent.”
“Faced with this crisis, I was entrusted with great responsibility.
During these thousand years…
like walking on thin ice, our Wanyun Sect has finally recovered its vitality.”
Li Dazhi gave a big thumbs-up.
He truly admired this Sect Leader.
He had been nearly depressed managing a factory for just over twenty years, while his brother Yun Mo, having led the Wanyun Sect for a thousand years, restored a sect in internal strife to today’s prosperity, which was truly remarkable.
The Sect Leader changed the subject: “Junior brother Dazhi, what do you think our Wanyun Sect should do next to continue developing, what path should we take?”
Li Dazhi thought for a while, then smiled: “Expansion is difficult, it’s better to consolidate what has been achieved.”
The Sect Leader asked again: “Then, junior brother Dazhi, do you think the outer sect needs any changes?”
Li Dazhi said in a deep voice:
“Actually, the main issue with the outer sect now is that the accounts are not very clear.
Many immortals in the sect are living too large, and there’s chaos in the accounting of many shops in the towns.
There’s been reckless buying, which has led to considerable losses of spirit stones.”
“Of course, for us, these are just minor issues.”
The Sect Leader wondered: “When did you notice these things, junior brother?”
Li Dazhi grinned: “Ping’an told me.”
The Sect Leader looked down at the ‘Disciple River’ flowing through the air below, spotting the young Daoist walking alongside Ningning Mu.
Li Dazhi hurriedly said: “Sect Leader, you also know the rumors within the sect.
Everyone says I have certain intentions, so Ping’an is always worried I would be targeted, and he has been collecting lots of information from inside the sect…
Look at this, this was written by Ping’an.”
Li Dazhi handed a Jade Talisman to the Sect Leader.
The Sect Leader took it, scanned it briefly, and his eyes shone brightly.
It was the internal competition planning document that Li Ping’an had made.
“Junior brother Dazhi,” the Sect Leader said gravely, “you mean to say…
“You’re talking to me today, Sect Leader, I understand to some extent what you mean.”
Li Dazhi smiled and said:
“Not to boast about my son, but he’s truly much better at this than me.
I just have some fortune and a bit of talent.”
“He seems to have a few more tricks up his sleeve than me.”
“With that said, for our Wanyun Sect, both you and your son are indispensable.”
The Sect Leader smiled and returned the Jade Talisman to Li Dazhi, patting him on the arm.
“Focus on your cultivation and work.
Don’t concern yourself with the sect’s idle chatter.
Once your precious son becomes an Immortal, he will certainly be entrusted with heavy responsibilities.”
“However, junior brother Dazhi.”
“For now, it’s best if Ping’an stays behind you to avoid attracting criticism.
Don’t mention this Jade Talisman to anyone else either.”
“Yes, yes, I’ll just give you an overview.”
Li Dazhi hastily clasped his hands:
“Ping’an is a cultivation addict; all he has in his heart is how to cultivate.”
“We father and son have no ulterior motives.
To be able to establish ourselves in the sect is already more than we could ask for.
Even if others have plans against us, we will always consider the big picture.”
“What settling and establishing ourselves…
the future of the Wanyun Sect will likely depend on your Great Fortune.”
The Sect Leader said with a smile:
“Come, let me introduce you to these other Sect Leaders.”
“Your spectacle at the talent test in Wan’an City has already spread throughout the cultivation world, and we no longer need to hide the news that our Wanyun Sect has obtained a Great Fate Holder.”
“Middle-aged entry to the Dao, becoming an Immortal in three years!”
“I can hardly wait to see their astonished faces!
From afar, Li Ping’an watched his father being led by the Sect Leader to the central platform of the ceremonial stand at Caiyun Peak, exchanging greetings with various foreign guests.