What’s the point of cultivating immortality if you don’t have money?.

Chapter 835 Outsourcing-Friendly Leadership

Hearing Feng Tingting's answer, a sudden realization flashed through Tu Mu's mind: "So Vice President Zhang likes Immortal Crystals?"

"That's easy."

After thanking Feng Tingting, he quickly began ordering immortal crystals through the spirit realm.

Just then, Feng Tingting sent Tu Mu a friend recommendation: Yan Qianji

Feng Tingting said, "If you want to donate immortal crystals to the Immortal Cave, you can contact him."

Looking at the profile picture of yet another outsourced cultivator, Tu Mu couldn't help but sigh, "I've added more outsourced friends in one day than I have in the past ten years."

Although Tu Mu also had a habit of ignoring outsourcing, through today's brief interaction, Tu Mu could tell that Zhang Yu preferred to use outsourced cultivators in important positions.

"Is it because you were born in the lower realm?"

Since this capable superior liked to favor outsourced workers, Tu Mu was willing to go along with it and pay the same attention to outsourced cultivators in order to get closer to his superior.

Soon enough, Tu Mu contacted Yan Qianji and, following his instructions, went to the coordinates of a certain grotto-heaven bridge and personally delivered a batch of ordered immortal crystals into the immortal grotto-heaven.

Tu Mu followed the bridge to the grotto and, in a flash of light, arrived at the Immortal Grotto.

At the same time, he saw a large number of immortal crystals casually placed on an open space not far away, and an outsourced cultivator named Yan Qianji was carefully counting, checking and storing these immortal crystals one by one.

"Those guys are so fast..."

Realizing he wasn't the first to deliver the immortal crystals, Tu Mu flashed forward, increasing his speed as divine light swept up the crystals and carried them forward.

As for Yan Qianji's inventory work, Tu Mu was not surprised. After all, the quality and purity of immortal crystals vary greatly, and their value also differs greatly. After receiving them, it is natural to count them one by one in order to know who gave how much.

In comparison, fairy crystals are already considered easy to judge in terms of value. Tu Mu knows that some high-ranking leaders receive more and more diverse gifts, all kinds of things, and even have to maintain a special gift-receiving team to appraise and manage all kinds of gifts they receive.

Regardless, Tu Mu knew that the outsourced cultivator in front of him was trusted to be able to count the immortal crystals for Zhang Yu. This made Tu Mu feel even more deeply that Zhang Yu was a rare... outsource-friendly leader.

He thought to himself, "When I get back, I'll have the whole bureau learn from this and adjust the transparency of all outsourcing to the normal range."

On the other side, Yan Qianji saw Tu Mu and the immortal crystals that the other party had brought and said, "Director Tu Mu, you can just put the immortal crystals here. I will make a record of it."

Tu Mu inquired, "Young friend, who sent these immortal crystals?"

Yan Qianji said, "Director Zhao of the Land Administration Bureau, Director Sun of the Public Security Bureau, Director Zheng of the Road Clearing Bureau, General Manager Zhou of Jianye Company..."

Tu Mu's heart skipped a beat. The Land Administration Bureau planned land plots, the Public Security Bureau demolished illegal buildings and inspected construction sites, the Road Cleaning Bureau was responsible for road cleaning, environmental sanitation, and garbage collection, and the Construction Company managed the specific construction units... These were all subordinate units under Zhang Yu's supervision, just like Tu Mu.

"Everyone is giving me immortal crystals, how can I stand out?"

Tu Mu couldn't help but think of his own background and the lineage he supported, wondering if he could use that to build connections.

Tu Mu asked, "I haven't been able to get in touch with Vice President Zhang. I wonder if it's possible to meet with him?"

This is also a major reason why Tu Mu gave the gift; he wanted to take this opportunity to meet Zhang Yu and at least restore their friendship in the contacts list.

Yan Qianji said, "Of course, no problem, but there are some details I need to tell you in advance, so that you don't offend Vice President Zhang."

Tu Mu naturally listened attentively to this.

Yan Qianji said, "Vice President Zhang specifically instructed us not to talk to him about our relationship. As far as I know, Director Sun of the Public Security Bureau tried to talk to Vice President Zhang about seniority because of his status in the Wanfa Sect, and he was kicked out."

Tu Mu's heart skipped a beat, thinking, "Looks like I'll have to keep stuffing money in..."

Yan Qianji continued, "Vice President Zhang said that no one is allowed to give him money. Anyone who does will be harming him. Director Zhao of the Land Administration Bureau previously tried to slip immortal coins into the immortal crystals and was expelled from the Immortal Cave by Vice President Zhang."

Upon hearing this, Tu Mu's heart sank: "This isn't allowed? Does it mean you want to cultivate together?"

Thinking of this, Tu Mu couldn't help but feel his own penis and wondered if he should prepare a few more.

Yan Qianji, standing before him, said, "Also, don't even think about shooting upwards. Director Zheng of the Qingdao Bureau sent his genitals over in a celestial crystal, only to be thrown out by Vice President Zhang, who then projected a message and gave him a good scolding."

After listening to this story, Tu Mu felt utterly helpless.

"Why isn't our vice president following the usual procedures?"

Tu Mu knew that although the overall atmosphere of the sect was determined by the highest level, the personal style of some leaders who held real power could determine the atmosphere in certain areas.

Hearing Yan Qianji's series of warnings, Tu Mu thought to himself, "This won't work, that won't work, is it...?"

The fact that Zhang Yu was hailed as a hero of Kunxu proves that he had an impressive background.

Then I thought of Zhang Yu obtaining the immortal's inheritance and rapidly expanding his power, which meant he had both strength and ability.

Tu Mu initially thought Zhang Yu would at most just coast along in the vice president position, but now he sees that Zhang Yu seems capable of establishing himself in that position, and appears to have ambitions as well…

"Following them might offer opportunities to gain more benefits, or even advance further. But it's also possible... to fail along with them."

Want to gamble?

……

"Father!" Looking at Zhang Yu in front of him, Tu Mu knelt down and said, "I want to give you a son, and then pay you child support every month, owing you money for the rest of my life."

Tu Mu decided to stick with Zhang Yu first, at least with Zhang Yu, and share more of the development zone's profits before thinking about the future.

Looking at Tu Mu kneeling on the ground, Zhang Yu felt a bit amused and angry.

But he understood that this custom in Kunxu was actually a result of his own unusual demands.

Zhan Xian said, "Since the matter of the Tai Zhen Immortal Clan has temporarily ended, many people have been watching you. You should be careful. Others can accept benefits freely, but it might be used against you."

Zhang Yu couldn't help but think to himself, "No, you're reminding me again now because you're worried I'll actually agree to let this Tu Mu have a child?"

Kao Zong's clone interjected, "This suggestion is actually quite good. It is our duty to give birth to children for the clan and to serve the clan."

Zhanxian said, "People's hearts are prone to change. After climbing Kunxu for a long time, it's hard to say that you won't be influenced. I'm just reminding you all the time, hoping you'll stay vigilant."

Fu Ji quickly said, "What nonsense are you talking about? I watched him climb up from the first floor. I believe Zhang Yu will not change."

Zhang Yu ignored the voices in his mind and looked at Tu Mu, saying, "Don't talk about these things anymore. If you want to get closer to me, work hard and do your best for the immortals and the sect."

A fleeting look of disappointment crossed Tu Mu's face as he lowered his head and said, "I will definitely work hard and live up to the leader's expectations."

Zhang Yu continued, "What I need now are subordinates with strong combat capabilities. You... can you fight?"

Tu Mu almost thought he had misheard.

Can he fight? How many years has it been since he heard this kind of request? Since when did superiors choose subordinates based on their fighting ability? Shouldn't it be about connections, bribery, and money-making skills? At the very least, it should be about work ability. Since when did it become about asking people to be good fighters?
But Tu Mu quickly added, "My greatest strength is fighting."

Zhang Yu said calmly, "Then let's give it a try."

Having said that, Zhang Yu unleashed a palm strike, a surge of power from his celestial abode sweeping towards Tu Mu. A moment later, Tu Mu emerged from the Immortal's Cave, covered in dust, thinking to himself, "Vice President Zhang seems quite satisfied with me?"

On the other side, Zhang Yu recalled Tu Mu's combat prowess in his mind and thought to himself, "Not bad, he is probably the most capable fighter among my Nascent Soul subordinates."

"When dealing with the Void Refining Corpse Parts next, we can arrange for him to stand in front."

……

Just as Zhang Yu was taking a series of actions, successively subduing his subordinates and managing the various cleanup teams.

Deep within the spirit world, Vice President Xie Lanyin, whose mind was immersed in a massive amount of information, frowned slightly at this moment.

At this moment, she was exchanging ideas with high-level cultivators from various sects to complete the work of attracting investment to the development zone, while also keeping an eye on the latest information about Zhang Yu.

"Zhang Yu... he's a really restless guy."

"Is this because they don't want to be a peaceful mascot and want to interfere in the affairs of the old cemetery development zone?"

Xie Lanyin immediately felt a sense of vigilance towards Zhang Yu's behavior.

"As expected, Wanfa is trying to take this opportunity to extend its reach into the old graveyard, isn't it?"

When Zhang Yu became the vice president, Xie Lanyin already had this guess in her mind, but she originally thought that Zhang Yu's cultivation and ability were insufficient and he should not be able to make this happen.

She even thought that the fact that Wanfa sent in such an inadequate person was probably a compromise reached through the infighting among the various sects.

Xie Lanyin never expected that, without her noticing, Zhang Yu had already amassed considerable influence within the management committee.

"The legacy of immortals should not be underestimated."

In Xie Lanyin's view, the reason why Zhang Yu, a mere Nascent Soul cultivator, was able to accomplish these things was ultimately due to the immortal inheritance of Yingxintian.

"Wanfa wants to get involved..." Xie Lanyin's thoughts were racing as she finished exchanging ideas with the other two vice presidents.

"Then we'll have to cut off Zhang Yu's hand that's reached in."

……

Within a certain cave within the Myriad Laws Immortal Clan.

Looking at the message that appeared before him, Bu Yuangui said to Bu Yingshu beside him, "Zhang Yu did a good job. He's managed to win over his subordinates faster than I expected."

"Donating the immortal crystals to the immortal grotto is also a very righteous act."

Bu Yingshu snorted coldly in his heart and remained silent.

She was furious because Zhang Yu, as one of her people, hadn't contacted her once since leaving the special task force, and hadn't taken the initiative to contact her even once since becoming the vice president of the management committee.

"You stinky brat, you've become a vice president, such a trivial position, and you've already forgotten who your master is?"

Bu Yuangui continued, "Moreover, he was able to use the power of the immortal inheritance to quickly unify and manage the various search teams. It can be seen that although Zhang Yu came from the lower realm, he is not the kind of old-fashioned cultivator who only knows how to cultivate to death."

Bu Yingshu knew what Bu Yuangui meant by "old-school cultivators"—the kind of cultivators from ancient times who only knew how to cultivate and didn't know how to cultivate their own power or influence. For a long time in the past, these cultivators made up a considerable number of people in the cultivator community because focusing solely on cultivation was more efficient and faster.

However, with the continuous development and improvement of immortal techniques, more and more exceptionally talented cultivators are able to maintain their full-speed cultivation improvement while also having the energy to do other things, such as building up their power and expanding their influence. These cultivators will then have more immortal resources.

As the competition in Kunxu intensified, cultivators who only knew how to cultivate were gradually eliminated, and only cultivators who were proficient in all aspects could continue to climb the ranks.

Bu Yuangui looked at Bu Yingshu beside him and said, "Yingshu, you have a good eye for people. This Zhang Yu is indeed a talent."

Bu Yingshu said confidently, "Of course."

She sighed inwardly, "It's a pity, Father, you have a poor eye for people. You didn't see my potential as a genius who was almost buried, and you couldn't guess my true identity as the successor of the Great Sage."

Bu Yuangui continued, "However, what Zhang Yu is doing now can only be said to be temporarily establishing himself in the management committee."

"The higher-ups put him in this position because they expect him to achieve something."

"But what constitutes an achievement? Is it simply restoring the old cemetery?"

Bu Yuangui shook his head: "Ultimately, it must bring benefits to all laws. Ying Shu, you should go and find Zhang Yu."

Bu Yingshu frowned and said, "Should I take the initiative to go to him?"

Bu Yuangui said, "Nine times out of ten, what the higher-ups want Zhang Yu to do is to get involved in the old graveyard's industries, such as corpse parts and soul cultivation."

"In this respect, our Wanfa Sect has indeed always been at a disadvantage compared to other sects. Not only have we gained less, but we have also had less influence on related lineages."

"If we could get involved in the reconstruction of the old cemetery, it would be a great thing for both the clan and the immortals."

Bu Yuangui looked at Bu Yingshu seriously and said, "Yingshu, I know you have always been the most ambitious young man in the clan, always wanting to do something great. Isn't this a good opportunity?"

"Setting up a settlement in the old graveyard will not only enhance the sect's influence in the corpse and soul cultivation industries, but also in related lineages. Furthermore, the soul cultivation industry there can lay the groundwork for our clan's development of the collective consciousness technology of demon saints..."

Bu Yuangui patted Bu Yingshu on the shoulder and said, "Yingshu, the revitalization of our clan and the construction of our sect are all up to you."

……

Does it bring benefit to all things?

Looking at the various documents about the management committee that appeared before Zhang Yu, he thought to himself, "There are very few people from the Wanfa faction within the entire management committee."

"And my own strength is not strong enough in the management committee."

"Does this... feel similar to the situation of those immortals in Kunxu who want to implement gentle reforms, as Ying Xintian introduced me to them?"

Zhan Xian listened to Zhang Yu's thoughts and said, "Putting us in this position to hone our skills may be preparation for future reforms."

Zhang Yu nodded, recalling the words the giant corpse had spoken.

"Those old guys putting you here is like giving you an exam paper."

"As for how to grade this exam paper..."

"If you can secure the position of vice president, you'll be considered qualified."

"If we can lay out a plan for all laws and help them integrate into the related industries of the old graveyard, then that would be considered excellent."

"But only if the actions taken conform to the reformist ideals can those immortal lineages achieve a perfect score."

Just as Zhang Yu was pondering this, a message appeared before his eyes.

Upon seeing the message, Zhang Yu's previously serious face immediately broke into a smile: "Is Zhen coming?"

(End of this chapter)