<h4>Chapter 801: Situ Ao</h4>
As it was getting deeper into the night and the city was also regaining its serenity, but everyone couldn’t sleep. There were too many incidents that happened tonight. Lu Lin had perished, Jiang Yi’s identity had been exposed, Lei Qiyan was defeated, spies from the East Imperial Continent attempted assassination... the Gods Bestow Tribe’s strongest expert made a move.
Especially that finger which the Lei n’s Patriarch executed, which caused constant turmoil in everyone’s heart. Many people had heard of this seven-star dao pattern, but no one witnessed it personally. Was such a brilliant and profound dao pattern trulyprehensible by a human?
Jiang Yi and Huangfu Taotian followed Situ Yixiao and the others back into the Situ Courtyard. They stayed in a castle which was just beside the Situ Small Construct while the other side was the castle that Situ Yixiao resided in. The Situ n even gave Jiang Yi’s castle a signage called Jiang Castle!
The Jiang Castle was located in the inner courtyard of the Situ n, and normal individuals weren’t qualified to enter. So what if they managed to infiltrate the ce? The inner courtyard was filled with the Situ n’s experts and even had the three old fellows of the Situ n overseeing the ce. Let alone regr spies—even if the old consecrators of the East Imperial Nine Thearchs ns were toe, they wouldn’t even be able to harm Jiang Yi.
Lei Tingwei had already dered to the public that the Lei nsmen were not to find trouble with Jiang Yi while the Lu n’s authority was far inferior to the four major ns. Jiang Yi had killed Lu Lin in the Dueling Ground, and the Lu n couldn’t possibly look for trouble publicly. Hence, if Jiang Yi and his group were to reside in the Situ Courtyard, it would be absolutely safe.
The Jiang Castle was huge, and it was muchrger than their original residence, which also had an inner and outer courtyard. Huangfu Taotian arranged for the ten ve guards to reside in the outer courtyard and took turns to stand guard. Without Jiang Yi and his approval, no one was to enter—not even Situ Ao.
Jiang Yi had released everyone from the Thearch Pce and didn’t exin too much. He simply said that he had negotiated with the Situ n, and they could reside here peacefully and there wouldn’t be any more danger.
At the same time, Jiang Yi asked Huangfu Taotian to find a way to bring Zhan Wushuang and Yun Fei over. Previously, his arrangements for the two of them to go to the Blue Dragon City were because it would be dangerous for them to follow along with Jiang Yi. Now that it was absolutely safe in the Situ Courtyard and that this ce allowed for tenfold the speed in cultivation, he naturally didn’t want the two of them to continue staying there in solitary.
Bringing them over was a small matter, and with Huangfu Taotian’s capability, a casual order from him was enough to bring the two of them without suffering any difficulties. Jiang Yi didn’t think so much anymore and asked everyone to rest well while he entered his room to recuperate his injuries.
On the second day,te in the morning, Jiang Yi was awakened by a transmitted message: “Brother Jiang, wake up quickly. Situ Ao has personally visited.”
“Situ Ao?”
Jiang Yi was slightly astonished as he silently thought that this Situ n Head was truly someone who conducted himself very well. Jiang Yi quickly tidied up his clothes and walked out with Huangfu Taotian to wee Situ Ao.
Situ Ao should already be more than 50 years old, but he looked just like a 40-year-old. He had a fairplexion without any beard, and he had a charming smile just like Situ Yixiao, making people have a favorable impression of him. Beside him were the siblings, Situ Yixiao and Situ Yinian.
Situ Ao took a few nces at Jiang Yi and nodded while saying, “Heroes are born from youth. This old one has heard of Nephew Jiang’s famous name over two years ago. Now that he has seen you today, you truly didn’t disappoint this old one. Yixiao, learn more from Nephew Jiang in the future. If you can have half his capability, I will have no worries to hand the Situ n to you!”
Situ Yixiao cupped his hands with a smile and replied, “This child is truly far inferior to Brother Jiang. I will take note of Father’s advice.”
Situ Ao turned to look at Huangfu Taotian and said, “Taotian, Uncle doesn’t want to penalize you, but a family shouldn’t have overnight feuds. Which parent in the world doesn’t love their own children? It is an unchangeable fact that your body is flowing with the Huangfu n’s blood. If you are unsatisfied with your father, you can simply return and throw him off the n Head’s position and then take over the Huangfu n. Of course... you can stay peacefully with Uncle. Uncle will be more than willing to let you stay for your entire life.”
“Keke, why do I want a Huangfu n which only has a group of old stubborn fellows? I will just establish my own nter on. Taotian appreciates Uncle’s good intention.”
Huangfu Taotian had a rather good attitude as he and Jiang Yi were truly convinced by Situ Ao’s capability. In the past, the Situ n was always at the bottom of the four major ns. After Situ Ao came on stage and founded the auction hall, he managed to recruit plenty of talents and boosted the Situ n’s influence. Situ Ao’s contribution couldn’t go unnoticed now that the n had the capability to suppress the Huangfu n and the Nangong n, ranking as the second major n.
Situ Ao led everyone inside, and with a wave of Situ Yixiao’s hand, ten female attendants came over from a distance; they were all rather good-looking. After entering the Jiang Castle, Situ Ao sat onto the host seat very naturally and pointed to the ten female attendants while saying, “Nephew Jiang and Taotian, these ten maids are all soul ves. You can take in their soul seals and let them serve you. You just have to reside and cultivate here peacefully. If there is anything you need, just look for Yixiao.”
“Many thanks to Situ n Head!”
Jiang Yi gave his thanks and swept a nce at Qian Wanguan who was standing at the side. Thetter understood the intention and smiled bitterly while bowing to Situ Ao and the two siblings. “Situ n Head, Brother Yixiao, and Young Lady Yinian, Wanguan didn’t want to impersonate Master Yi Piaopiao and was forced by my Boss. I hope that you will be able to forgive me after keeping you in the dark for such a long time.”
“Hahaha!”
Situ Ao shook his hand andughed. “Wanguan, you are also a talent. If you can actually dupe an old fellow like me, it is already a kind of capability!”
Jiang Yi could see that Qian Wanguan’s eyes were a little dimmed as he didn’t even dare to take a look at Situ Yinian. Jiang Yi sighed in his heart while his eyes flickered as he thought of an idea. “Situ n Head, Wanguan is indeed very capable. At the age of 13, he had already controlled his n’s merchant association in Stersky Continent and was renowned as the genius of the merchant world. Previously in the Sky Thunder City where I control all the ves, they were also managed by Wanguan. If Situ n Head doesn’t mind, you can let Wanguan help out the Situ n with some affairs. I don’t dare to speak about other things, but Wanguan is definitely talented in terms of business management...”
“Oh?”
Situ Ao’s eyes lit up as he was a person that was well-versed in business management, and his strength wasn’t considered strong in the Situ n. However, it was because of his brilliant business management that allowed the Situ n to boost in influence while in his control.
He was always fond of unearthing business geniuses in the youth generations and had hired them while making exceptions. Qian Wanguan was Jiang Yi’s brother, making his status even more extraordinary. Situ Ao pondered for a moment and spoke, “Since Wanguan is so capable, this old one will naturally not miss this opportunity. If Wanguan is willing to help out, this old one will definitely dare to relinquish his authority. As long as you are capable enough, it will not be a problem for you to manage the entire business of the Situ n!”
“Uh...”
Jiang Yi, Qian Wanguan, and Huangfu Taotian’s body shook at the same time while Feng Luan and Qing Yu were also astonished. This Situ Ao’s boldness was simply too much, right? How many businesses did the Situ n have? Putting aside the other businesses, how many celestial stones would the auction hall would be able to earn in a single day? Situ Ao actually dared to let an outsider manage everything?
Qian Wanguan’s fat body shook while his pair of small eyes was frighteningly bright. He didn’t have much interest in cultivation, and his only passion was in business management. If the entire Situ n’s tform was given to him to demonstrate his skills, all the skills that he learned in this lifetime would be put to good use.
Most importantly... if he was to be an upper echelon of the Situ n, he would be qualified to marry Situ Yinian. If he was to manage all of Situ n’s businesses and help the Situ n earn countless celestial stones, Situ Ao might even recruit him as a son-inw in order to win him over.
Thinking that he could be a leading figure in the Situ n, marry a perfect woman like Situ Yinian, and walk towards the pinnacle of life, Qian Wanguan was so excited that it nearly caused urinary incontinence.
He bowed deeply and spoke with a voice choking with emotions while speaking firmly, “Many thanks for Uncle Situ’s appreciation, Wanguan will pledge my life on the line.”
“Hahaha!”
Situ Ao walked over and helped Qian Wanguan personally and then patted his shoulder. “Do a good job, Wanguan. You can report to me directly if you have any problems. If anyone isn’t convinced by you in the n and dares to go against your orders, I will break their legs.”
Huangfu Taotian looked at Situ Ao’s sincere expression and silently raised his thumb. By pulling Qian Wanguan into the Situ n’s camp, it would be the same as tying Jiang Yi onto their war chariot as well. Jiang Yi was a sentimental person, and even if he didn’t submit to the Situ n, they would still have intimate ties like family.