Shangyuque

Chapter 207 Jinshan: Yulou, do you know exactly how the Mangxiang Reform should be implemented? (1.08W)

If Wang Yulou were someone who could be easily understood, he would have died long ago during the construction of the Red Lanterns' wartime economic system, becoming one of the cost-bearers of Wang Yulou's path to enlightenment.

The vice leader hadn't finished speaking yet.

"People's hearts are at large. It seems everyone is eager for reform. Fellow Daoist Red Bean, don't you think so?"

He was in the Immortal City, having just taken office as the Vice Leader of the Immortal Alliance.

At least it appears that he is second only to one person and above ten million cultivators.

However, a small problem arose—all twelve of his 'subordinates' were at the Purple Mansion cultivation level, while Wang Yulou's cultivation level was only at the Foundation Establishment level.

How to do?
What to do? How difficult it is to reconcile the twelve subordinates of the Purple Mansion, and how much resistance there is to the advancement of the reform, are directly positively correlated with Wang Yulou's Purple Mansion opportunity.

The conservatives have already forced the Qunxiantai to pass the reform resolution. Behind Xiao Wang is the conservative faction of the Immortal Alliance, represented by Taihe Shuizun, Qingrui, and Tianshe.

There's nothing to be afraid of. You, Yu Hongdou, are a Purple Mansion True Person from Shiguo Prefecture, and I, Wang Yuque, am a Purple Mansion True Person at the peak of Foundation Establishment. Who is worse than whom?
Upon hearing Wang Yulou's attack on Yu Hongdou, Yan Kang's calm expression finally wavered.

This Wang Yuque is interesting; he's a clever man.

They completely abandoned any attempt to retaliate against the conspiracy and simply went with the flow.

By characterizing Yu Hongdou's actions, which caused everyone to scream in despair, as "everyone's eager anticipation of reform," they turned the tables on Yu Hongdou.

Wang Yulou's response wasn't something he came up with on a whim. Judging from Yu Hongdou's appearance in her magical robes, she was just a lowly servant, perhaps even less prestigious than Old Li.

If she had any real ability, would she have charged ahead as cannon fodder?
If he's been identified as a punching bag, we must strike hard!

Looking into Wang Yulou's intelligent and aloof eyes, Yu Hongdou sighed inwardly, her red lips moving slightly as she spoke.

"I'm a little impatient."

Charging forward is fine, but courting death is not.

Of the fifty parts of the Immortal Alliance, more than thirty are conservative Immortal Venerables. Wang Yuque is a member of Mangxiang's faction, and Mangxiang is a person promoted by the conservative faction.

Perhaps someone will become the real obstacle to Wang Yuque's reforms, but Yu Hongdou is unwilling, at least not the first one to openly step forward as an obstacle.

You'll get crushed!
However, Wang Yulou still wouldn't let her go.

Even the best person, after being tormented by Mang Xiang for so many years, will become a first-rate talent in internal power struggles.

"Good, the people's hearts are at our disposal!"
Before coming to Qunqing Plain, my master told me that there were too many good-for-nothings in the Immortal Alliance.

I thought to myself, "No way, could all the cultivators in the Immortal Alliance be good-for-nothings?"
I met Fellow Daoist Hongdou today and only then did I realize what a heroine truly is.

Fellow Daoist Hongdou is so eager to implement reforms, and being located at the heart of the Immortal Alliance, he must have a keen eye on reforms.

Now that I have just taken office as the vice leader of the alliance, I am not familiar with the situation in the Immortal Alliance.

Therefore, I would like to hear your thoughts on the reforms, as the Purple Mansion True Person of the Immortal Alliance and the head of the Immortal Alliance's Wanli Workshop.

Fellow Daoist Red Bean, speak freely, without reservation, and speak boldly.

There are advantages to playing dumb; Wang Yulou certainly knew the deep-seated problems of the Immortal Alliance.

The sheer number of people—over three hundred—who came to welcome him to his new post from the various departments of the Immortal Alliance demonstrates just how bloated the Immortal Alliance is.

The silence was so profound you could hear a pin drop; only the whistling wind could be heard.

In the sky, hundreds of cultivators from the core of the Immortal Alliance kept their eyes down, knowing that Yu Hongdou had offended someone she shouldn't have.

Is your cultivation level inferior to others?
Wang Yulou showed no fear whatsoever, and went straight for the Purple Mansion.

He completely disregarded Yu Hongdou's supposedly higher Purple Mansion cultivation level and directly used the excuse that the newly appointed Vice Alliance Leader of the Immortal Alliance was unaware of the situation to pressure her into "eagerly implementing reforms".

The reforms are urgent, Fellow Daoist Red Bean, tell me where changes are needed.

Those who can become Purple Mansion beings are all outstanding talents of their time. Yu Hongdou from Shiguo Prefecture was able to obtain the lucrative position of Wanlifang Manager, so he is certainly not a fool.

After a moment's thought, she clearly realized the significance of Wang Yulou's approach of turning the tables and directly characterizing it as 'impatient'.

Her slight concession just now was seized upon by Wang Yulou, becoming his breakthrough point.

"Fellow Daoist Yuque, I am not very knowledgeable about the Immortal Alliance, so let me share my experience in Wanlifang."

Wanlifang is a department that serves many great cultivators of the Immortal Alliance. The tasks are heavy, and everyone works hard to barely meet the needs. However, the finances have not increased for four consecutive years.

The most urgent task of the reform is to increase the revenue of Wanlifang, so as to better serve the fellow cultivators and immortal venerables of the Immortal Alliance!

Wang Yulou took the initiative, and Yu Hongdou also took the initiative.

You ask me how to implement reforms?
My top priority is to increase the amount of money I can get for Wanlifang!

Jin Mingdu frowned as she listened, feeling as if Wang Yulou had dug a hole for her.

However, when facing Yu Hongdou, Wang Yulou only had a smile in his eyes.

There seemed to be a strange meaning in his eyes?

Those eyes, those eyes.
Yu Hongdou noticed something amiss in Wang Yulou's eyes. Few Foundation Establishment cultivators dared to look directly at her like that, which made her feel nervous, as if she were being watched. She nervously smoothed her hair.

Everyone was waiting to see how Wang Yulou would respond. Wang Yuque had just arrived in the Immortal City and was already going head-to-head with Yu Hongdou. Such a spectacle was rarely seen.

Moreover, this is not only a good show, but also a battle of wits in a real sense. Wang Yulou is the leader of the Immortal Alliance, and Yu Hongdou is the core member of the Immortal Alliance.

These cultivators, standing at the center of the Immortal Alliance, a vast governing body for cultivators, don't need to worry about risking their lives as long as they don't lose in internal strife.

The current 'battle' between the two has reached the level of the most intense internal strife among the high-ranking members of the Immortal Alliance in the current era.

Wang Yuque, a conservative reformist, and Yu Hongdou, a cannon fodder of the reformist faction, clashed in a real confrontation during their covert struggle.

Yan Kang regarded Wang Yulou's subsequent response as the best window to judge his level.

Yu Hongdou's taking the initiative was actually hard to refuse, and the reason she gave was 'correct' enough.

She took care of the righteous cause of the reform and the interests of the great cultivators, but she failed to take care of the interests of the newly appointed deputy leader, Wang Yulou.
"Good, Fellow Daoist Red Bean has given a good suggestion, which is to serve all fellow Daoists and Immortal Venerables well!"

The reforms of the Immortal Alliance began with the reorganization of Wanli Ward and the increase of its revenue!

As soon as Wang Yulou said this, Yu Hongdou knew she had lost.

Wang Yuque didn't care about her advice at all from beginning to end.

He was most likely waiting for her suggestion.

As long as she gives it, Wang Yuque will listen!

Whether the implementation is good or bad, Wang Yuque doesn't care.

He wanted to put himself and others on the fire and roast them to death, so as to show his ruthlessness to everyone who wanted to stop him!
This is a tactic that might kill 800 enemies but could also inflict 1,000 casualties on yourself.

brute!

You beast!
"Alliance Leader, reorganize Wanli."

Yu Hongdou wanted to make amends. She was already unlucky enough to be appointed by the Immortal Alliance to waste her lifespan in the Great World. If Wang Yulou took office and tried to get her to fight in order to open up the situation, her misfortune would probably be several times worse.

"We will obey the Alliance Leader's decree!"

Yan Kang promptly took the lead in applauding, and at his prompting, all the cultivators who leaned towards the conservative faction spoke up one after another, confirming the direction given by Wang Yulou.

Ultimately, Wang Yulou's strategy of first targeting Wanlifang wasn't really problematic.

The suggestion, personally made by Yu Hongdou, the head of Wanlifang and a rising star in reform, also takes into account the interests of the great cultivators of the Immortal Alliance, thus naturally reducing resistance.

At the same time, it can also help Wang Yulou find a possible path to break the deadlock in a dynamic game.

From any perspective, it is feasible.

"Haha, no need to be so serious. Come on, let's go to the Immortal City's Immortal Platform together."

I've long heard that the Ascension Platform in the Immortal City is exactly the same as the real one, but unfortunately I've never had the chance to see it.

As Wang Yulou spoke, he walked along, and the conservative cultivators followed closely behind, led by Yan Kang.

In the end, Yu Hongdou had no choice but to accept reality.

What reality?
I charged in for my faction, and then the other side attacked me!

trouble
This is the price, the price of Yu Hongdou, and the price of Wang Yulou.

If Mang Xiang's debt of enlightenment is not yet fully repaid, then Wang Yulou's current situation is that he is repaying his "debt of opening the Purple Palace" ahead of schedule.

The top powers of heaven and earth are in a stable standoff, and the situation remains stable for a long time. In this era, cultivators who want to achieve enlightenment cannot rely solely on risking their lives.

We must create value, specifically value for those senior monks who have already boarded the train.

Only in this way can there be a real opportunity.
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Wang Yuque was paying off his debts for his unopened Purple Mansion, and Mang Xiang was not idle either; he was also paying the price he owed when he attained enlightenment.

Below Fulong Temple, at the Qi-Observation Pavilion.

The unannounced arrival of the Mangxiang Immortal Venerable was made without notifying the White-Bearded General of Fulong Temple. He wandered through the Qi Observation Hall, using his divine sense to investigate the prices of various spiritual materials in the area, thereby analyzing the current situation in Wunan and the Immortal Alliance.

For all the top powers within the Great World, safeguarding the interests of their own core ruling base is the sole fundamental principle for maintaining their rule.

The core of the ruling class here is not those ordinary mortals and low-level cultivators who are like weeds, but the Purple Mansion, or even not the Purple Mansion—only the Golden Core.

What Golden Core Immortals care about is often profit, because profit is the most tangible and more realistic than those empty and abstract concepts.

To ensure the interests of those at the top are taken into account, resources within the sphere of influence must be allocated properly.

How do we assess the specific details of resource allocation?

Just like how the elephant sees it.

The young immortal walked among the crowds, serene and leisurely like a transcendent being.

However, he was still a step away from transcendence.

"Bastard!"

After scanning the area with his divine sense and gaining a fairly good grasp of the situation, Mang Xiang suddenly cursed.

Why would our respected leader of the Immortal Alliance scold us?
Because most of the people on the Immortal Platform didn't tell him the truth.

The price levels in Guanqifang were similar to those in Hongdengzhao, both far removed from the 'facts' jointly determined on Qunxiantai.

The Red Lantern City is deserted; the wartime economic system replaces the original Red Lantern City-Immortal Alliance economic system.

The local information bureaus dispatched by Wang Yuque to the central garrison headquarters played a role in facilitating trade. The dual-track system of exchanging war merits and circulating spirit stones maintained the quiet but not collapsed situation.

Fulong Temple is different; it's excessively lively and incredibly bustling.

The Red Lantern Temple is fake because the situation is actually more serious than what the Qunxiantai knows. The Fulong Temple is fake because it didn't tell the truth to the senior cultivators on the Qunxiantai.

Mangxiang understood that Fulong Temple wanted to retain more resources, but he could not accept it.

Enjoying the protection of the Immortal Alliance, yet cheating when paying protection fees—what kind of good thing is that?

But that wasn't the reason he cursed. He knew very well how low the White-Bearded General's bottom line was, and he had expected it.

The problem that Mangxiang saw was that the Immortal Alliance had been in stable rule for over four thousand years and was heading towards five thousand.

However, the order established by the Immortal Alliance still cannot be effectively implemented within the specific sects of each state.

This could be the biggest obstacle to his reforms, and even some sects of immortals within the conservative faction might not cooperate.

Without a unified direction, the reform effort may fizzle out under pressure from internal strife.

By then, the debts that Mangxiang Chengdao owed will be difficult to repay.

This is why Mangxiang was so dissatisfied that he started cursing directly.

The Immortal Alliance has been running for so many years, but it's getting worse and worse, with problems everywhere. How can I possibly reform it?

Even a Golden Core Immortal Venerable couldn't possibly know everything; much of what he saw before was fabricated by others to fool him.

After walking around the Qi Observation Hall today, Mang Xiang gained a more concrete understanding of the conflict between the local major sects and the ruling order of the Immortal Alliance.

It's not that the red light is resisting, but that all the major sects are resisting the order of the Immortal Alliance.

"White Beard, don't hide in front of me, come out."

Suddenly, the young immortal stopped in his tracks and spoke with dissatisfaction.

A small dragon, about the length of an adult's arm and the thickness of a chopstick, appeared on a roof beam on the side of Guanqifang Street. It swam in the air and quickly reached the side of the monstrous elephant.

“I knew you wouldn’t come here with good news. So, what mischief are you up to this time?” said the white-bearded general.

"The reform has already begun, but Fellow Daoist Qingrui is worried, so she asked me to come and talk to you in person."

The Heavenly Serpent has agreed to support my reforms. With the Red Lantern Sect, the Heavenly Serpent Sect, the Lotus Immortal City, and your Fulong Temple, we can form a pilot area for reform.

It started in the northwest corner of Wunan and then expanded to the entire Wunan area.

The fact that Mang Xiang personally came to extend the invitation shows the importance that General Bai Xu attaches to it.

The disputes on the Terrace of Immortals are work; earning more resources is life.

The Golden Core Immortal Venerable is the same in this respect.

In the Immortal Alliance, the so-called conservatives can forcefully promote reforms, while the so-called reformists can suddenly turn around and oppose reforms. Many things are not permanent; impermanence is the only constant.

With Mangxiang's sincerity demonstrated, Baixu was naturally willing to negotiate.

"What can you give me? Killing is easy, but I'm afraid you'll betray me."

Mang Xiang smiled and nodded, saying.

"Of course I won't harm you, fellow Daoist. My plan is to kill 20% first, and then start a small-scale rollout."

After a small-scale promotion, we'll cut another 10%, leaving 70%. If those people are unwilling to follow, we won't suffer any serious losses.

Even if more people die in the process, the quality of the disciples will actually improve.

Like gold being sifted from sand, what remains are precious stones. Though fewer in number, they are more valuable, and the loss of strength won't cripple you.

The white-bearded general remained silent and did not answer. After pondering for a long time, the demon god asked in return.

"You still haven't said what you can give me."

Mang Xiang felt relieved; he knew that Bai Xu had finally been captured.

The conservatives' vote on the Immortal Assembly Platform was meaningful. From the repeated discussions on the Golden Elixir to the reform of the Immortal Alliance, Mang Xiang has repeatedly proven his ability to unite the conservative faction of the Immortal Alliance.

When the conservative faction of the Immortal Alliance unites, General Whitebeard will be afraid, afraid that if a real civil war breaks out, he will be massacred by the conservative faction along with the reformists.

In fact, this was the core reason why General Whitebeard accepted Qingrui and Mangxiang's 'invitation to join,' rather than how optimistic he was about the prospects of the reform.

As for continuing to seek returns, that is indeed necessary. General Whitebeard needs to feel the sincerity of Mangxiang, Tianshe, Frog King, Zhuzhao, and Qingrui.

"One of the two lines of reform is to reduce the number of redundant staff in the Immortal Alliance."

However, this downsizing is destined to be a complex process, and in many cases, it is inevitable that things will go too far.

Join us, and during the process of eliminating redundant members in the Immortal Alliance, I will add a certain number of disciples from the Fulong Temple.

Whitebeard, I know you might not be satisfied with this price, but we don't necessarily need you.

Having one more Golden Core Immortal Venerable is certainly good, but losing one won't have such a big impact.

Ultimately, it's a win-win situation; it's not like you're losing out.

The white-bearded general remained silent, not answering immediately.

The young immortal strolled leisurely within the Fulong Temple, without urging anyone on.

At their level, conspiracies are no longer as effective; they may exist, but the threshold for mastering them is extremely high.

Most of the time, it's an open strategy.

Is the plan to "establish a pilot zone for reform, with Lotus Immortal City at its core" really just for the sake of reform?
General Whitebeard is just bad, not stupid.

It understands the complexities of game theory and the illusory nature of narratives all too well, and it also understands the rules of the game that should be followed in the games of the immortals.

"Do you really want to start a civil war?"
So you want to win over the three of us Dragon Kings?

The white-bearded general asked.

Among the six states of the Immortal Alliance, there are three Dragon Kings and five Dragon-type Demon Gods.

The three dragon kings are General White Beard of Wunan, God of Golden Valley Garden of Huzhou, and Immortal Dragon King of Chongxian Prefecture. General White Beard goes solo, while the other two each have a dragon demon god as their assistant.

In General Whitebeard's view, the conservatives were extremely suspicious, and they seemed to be laying the groundwork for the civil war that would break out in the Immortal Alliance in the near future.

"Of course not, nobody wants to fight. To tell you the truth, even the Water Venerable probably doesn't want to fight."

It's been stable for thousands of years. Everyone can cultivate peacefully under the order of the Immortal Alliance. There's absolutely no need to cause trouble.

"If the Immortal Alliance falls into chaos, outsiders will be happy, which is not in the interest of any of us."

For Yu Hongdou, charging forward is acceptable, but she shouldn't overdo it.

For the conservative immortals, playing the internal war card is acceptable, but actual fighting is not.

For the Immortal Alliance, implosion is acceptable, but the Immortal Alliance cannot be the first among the top forces to implode.

It's both complex and simple. The absolute pursuit of profit has given rise to terrifying Golden Core Immortals who can devour and drive the world mad, and has also shaped their tendency to make choices that are close to absolute rationality.

Those who cannot adapt to this reality will not have the chance to become Golden Core cultivators; they will have long been eliminated by even more beastly beings.

"So what do you want to do?"
Don't tell me you're really planning to change the law.

Reforms can also cause chaos and may even lead to civil war.

Mangxiang's attainment of enlightenment was approved by the elders of the top forces in the Great World who had reached the Golden Core stage.

Bi Fang supports him, as do Rakshasa and the Yellow-Robed Buddha, but these three are only the ones who have made an appearance. Mang Xiang may have also colluded with other top forces.

This is something everyone tacitly understands.

But the monstrous elephant often behaves strangely.

That's why the reformists were afraid that his reforms would cause chaos in the Immortal Alliance, so they pointed out the irregularities in Mang Xiang's process of obtaining the Golden Elixir during the reform discussions.

"The world is like a chessboard. You and I have already attained the Golden Elixir, so we are not chess pieces."

But many times, I also have to get involved myself and fight for my destiny.

"White-bearded man, have no doubt, I am wholeheartedly committed to reform."

The young immortal venerable spoke calmly, stepping once again into that surging wave, what was there to fear?

Either don't play, or if you do, I, the Wild Elephant, am all about winning.

Once I enter the game, victory is assured!
The white-bearded general fell silent for a long time again.

It's a difficult choice, a really difficult choice.

Mangxiang personally came to extend the invitation, with Qingrui, Tianshe, Zhuzhao, and Frog King providing strong support behind the scenes.
"Okay, I accept your invitation."

One of the core members of the reform faction, the white-bearded general of Fulong Temple, was captured.

Whitebeard's promise was obviously bullshit, but the Heavenly Serpent Sect, together with the Red Lanterns and Lotus Immortal City, had the power to make Whitebeard keep his promise!
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Xi Zhu and Yan Kang walked side by side, while Wang Yulou led Yu Hongdou ahead.

He was having an enthusiastic discussion with Master Hongdou about how to better serve the great cultivators of the Immortal Alliance through Wanlifang.

"There are 475 registered cultivators in Wanlifang, of whom 194 are Foundation Establishment stage deacons and the rest are Qi Refining stage cultivators."

A quarter of these people are in the Immortal City, and the rest are in the six states below. If the Alliance Leader truly intends to use Wanlifang as the starting point for the reforms, Hongdou will naturally be willing to cooperate.

Four hundred and seventy-five people, each with their own duties, is already a small number; otherwise, the fellow Daoists wouldn't have criticized Wanlifang for its slow delivery speed.

Yu Hongdou made up a bunch of nonsense, half-jokingly and half-seriously, and even made a show of determination.

"We will not lay off people, we will add people. Wanlifang is a place to serve all fellow Daoists and immortals."

The great cultivators traded goods at Wanli Platform, and Wanli Workshop was responsible for delivering these goods within the Immortal Alliance; efficiency was very important.

I plan to add 100 people first, is that enough?

Wang Yulou was there to support Yu Hongdou, not to cause trouble.

Putting her on the hot seat is one thing, but Wang Yulou also needs to make Wanlifang the real breakthrough point.

Reforming the law is difficult, laying off people is even more difficult.

However, once we find the right direction, we can turn things around.

Mang Xiang's task for Wang Yulou was to understand the situation and prepare for the formal reforms after he took office.

But Xiao Wang wants to exceed the target!

However, Wang Yulou couldn't directly lay off people within the Immortal Alliance, and Yu Hongdou brought him a pillow—not because Yu Hongdou did it on purpose, but because Wang was too shrewd.

What if it's difficult to lay off employees?
First, they added more people, until there was an overflow of them, and then the finances were tilted towards Wanlifang, with all the credit going to Yu Hongdou.

This forced Yu Hongdou to be scolded by other departments, and then, following "public opinion," she took action against Wanlifang, which was overflowing with people.

Wang Yulou was familiar with this move; his first opponent in this life, Cui Dingyi, had used it on him before.

Expand it, and then go with the flow.

Once Wanlifang is reformed, it will be easier to reform the other departments as well.

Of course, of course, this process is definitely not that simple, but when has Wang Yulou ever been afraid of difficulties?

At his level, difficulties are no longer a problem.

Just as he had told Wang Yu'an, the Immortal Alliance and the major sects used Foundation Establishment cultivators as their ruling class because Foundation Establishment cultivators were easy to control and did not have independent personalities.

As a leader of the Immortal Alliance at the peak of Foundation Establishment, Wang Yulou has no worries about cultivation. He can easily obtain all the resources that ordinary cultivators can and cannot imagine—such as the Heaven-Stealing Treasure Spoon.

But his real problem is how to open his Purple Mansion.

To be more specific, how does one become a Purple Mansion recognized by factions, sects, and the Mangxiang Sect?
political reform!

Make the reforms successful!

The position of vice leader is not something to be taken lightly; Wang Yulou must produce results.

The cake was drawn by Mang Xiang, and the entire Qunxiantai (a group of officials) agreed to it, so it's probably true.

Therefore, Wang Yulou's current focus in cultivation is not on supernatural powers or acupoints, nor even on the Dao.

No matter how powerful Ning Qianqian's supernatural abilities are, she will be turned into minced meat under Master Kongkong's "Butterfly Enters the Mortal World".

Mu Chunze opened his Purple Mansion so easily, yet in the end, he was destined to be served as a raw material.

During the great cultivation of the Purple Mansion, many people are proficient in the Dao of Refining, but the magical treasures they refine cannot even cover the cost of the materials.

Truth and falsehood intertwine; the results of cultivation require Wang Yulou to adapt to this unique era.

Perhaps in the future there will be an era of ease, where the path to advancement is not as rigid and inflexible as it is now.

But the future is not yet here; Wang Yulou lives in the present.

"A hundred people?"

Yu Hongdou couldn't hold back anymore. The Mangxiang Reforms were going to lay off people, and Wang Yuque was adding more right away.
Anyone with a brain knows there's a problem.

"Too many, Alliance Leader, ten would be enough."

The Immortal Alliance is facing financial difficulties; we, the cultivators of Wanli Fang, must stand with the Immortal Alliance through these challenging times!

Hongdou Zhenren felt a little tired, and she really wanted to say, "I don't want any of them."

But she doesn't have the right to be willful. It wasn't easy for her to get this far, and she can't become a fool and then be abandoned.

Wang Yulou's position as the leader of the alliance is genuine, and the deputy leader is also the leader of the Immortal Alliance. Behind him stand many conservative Immortal Venerables.

Yu Hongdou was not paying homage to Wang Yuque, but to Mangxiang, Mingcheng, Qingrui, and Taihe Shuizun.

There are specific methods and techniques involved in steaming beans.

Wang Yulou's 'attention,' 'courtesy,' and 'recognition' towards her today make it impossible for her to break off relations.

This is where Wang Yulou's skills are truly demonstrated.

He was tripped up from the very beginning of his tenure in the Immortal Alliance. It was a passive situation, but he managed to maneuver little by little, and now it is Yu Hongdou who is starting to feel the pressure from him.

The cultivation level of the Purple Mansion?
Sorry, the conservative immortals want to change the laws, you have no choice but to endure it!

Because even if Yu Hongdou has the cultivation level of the Purple Mansion, she could still be turned into mincemeat at any time during the ideological struggle over reform!
You brought people to welcome me for three days and three nights, right?

I'll put you on the barbecue grill, on a huge fire!

"Didn't you say that Wanlifang has a heavy workload and everyone is working very hard, yet they can only barely meet the needs of trading and transporting goods on Wanli Platform?"

Wang Yulou smiled and asked in return, and even asked two questions in a row.

"Could it be that Fellow Daoist Hongdou is unwilling to let outsiders into your Wanli Fang?"

Yu Hongdou fell silent.

She herself said those words, and now she's only slightly expressed her reluctance to let people in, yet Wang Yulou has already labeled her "Wanlifang."
nausea!

“Wanlifang belongs to the Immortal Alliance, not to me. I understand the Alliance Leader’s guidance.”

The process of selecting and appointing people is complicated, and the new leader has just taken office. Hongdou is worried that the leader might be taken advantage of.

Stop hitting me. Even if you want to stuff people into your lap, you'll still be taken advantage of, understand?
Wang Yulou smiled and nodded, saying.

"Haha, alright, I remember that the Immortal Selection Division Director is Fellow Daoist Changshui."

"Fellow Daoist Changshui, Fellow Daoist Changshui, come!"

To Yu Hongdou's astonishment, Wang Yulou, while on his way, immediately summoned Changshui, the Director of the Selection Bureau.

Changshui, a Purple Mansion in Huzhou, is a cultivator of the Taihe Water Palace, a servant of the Water Venerable, and also a female Purple Mansion.

Feng Zi is comparable to Yu Hongdou, but their styles are completely different.

With her youthful appearance and her seemingly unfathomable fire magic, Yu Hongdou exudes an extremely vigorous and energetic aura.

The Purple Mansion, cultivated through the Water Method, possesses a gentle and warm quality.

Compared to Yu Hongdou, Changshui has a higher level of cultivation and is also incredibly gentle and refined. Every smile and frown exudes an elegant charm.

"Fellow Daoist Yuque, is there a problem?"

As he spoke, Changshui glanced warily at Yu Hongdou. Like Yan Kang, she was one of Wang Yulou's "own people".

Many things become clear once you think about them carefully.

Under the laws of the Immortal Alliance, there are more Purple Mansions that need to spend their lifespan in various positions, and there are also more positions available.

At this critical juncture of the Mangxiang Reform, the one sitting in the position of Director of the Immortal Selection Division of the Immortal Alliance was none other than Zifu, a disciple of Taihe Shuizun.

From this perspective, Mang Xiang's reforms truly received the support of the conservatives, which is why Wang Yulou dared to believe that the promises Mang Xiang made to him were legitimate.

He is now both working for Mang Xiang and fighting for the interests and demands of his faction.

Mang Xiang might break his promise, but the conservative faction of the Immortal Alliance needs to follow the rules. Wang Yulou's charge was good, and his Purple Mansion will naturally gain the support of the conservative faction.

"At Fellow Daoist Hongdou's suggestion, I plan to add more people to Wanlifang, but it seems that the Immortal Alliance's selection process is a bit complicated?"

Changshui paused for a moment, his mind racing, and carefully considered his answer.

"The selection system of the Immortal Alliance includes those from Huzhou, Shiguozhou, Chongxianzhou, and so on."
Yes, we selected the best of the best from among the most talented cultivators in the six states of the Immortal Alliance.

From the first third of the cultivators, the most outstanding, virtuous, and service-oriented individuals were selected as members of the Immortal Alliance.

Their talents are all top-notch, therefore, the selection of this group of cultivators was naturally more complex.

Selecting prodigies from among powerful figures across the land to serve in the Immortal Alliance headquarters in Immortal City requires considering the interests of major powers in each state, making the selection process difficult.

Xiao Wang, you can't just start changing this system right away, do you understand?

"I understand. Then we can skip this procedure and hire some cultivators to help with the work. That shouldn't be too difficult, right?"

Wang Yulou pondered for a moment and looked at Changshui.

The procession heading to the Immortal Alliance headquarters, the Immortal Platform, stopped in mid-air because the Alliance Leader had halted.

Changshui felt the pressure. The announcement on the platform was clearly about layoffs, and Yu Hongdou was deliberately causing trouble, but now Wang Yulou wanted to add more people.
The elegant Jurchen seemed a little out of sync with Wang Yulou's skillful hands. Her face flushed slightly as she cautiously probed.

Do you want it to be easy, or do you want it to be difficult?

Wang Yulou shook his head and said.

"Understood. We'll discuss this in detail another day. Let's go to Qunxiantai first."

Changshui knew, of course, that Wang Yulou wanted it to be easy; she asked that question because she thought it should be difficult.
In short, at least one thing is certain—Wang Yulou's position as deputy leader is difficult.

Even his theoretical ally, Changshui from Huzhou, did not fully support him.

The fact that the conflict between the two sides was so easily exposed to Yu Hongdou made Wang Yulou feel somewhat absurd.

Perhaps this is the hidden depths of the Immortal Alliance?
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The Immortal Terrace in the Immortal City is nothing special; it's just an ordinary-looking hall.

What made Qunsentai famous were the immortals who took charge of it, not Qunsentai itself.

Wang Yulou's inauguration ceremony was held inside the Qunxiantai, and the process was quite simple, since he was only a vice leader, not the leader.

Making it that big is inappropriate.

Once he donned the 'Six Provinces United' magic robe, no one dared to object to his position as leader of the Immortal Alliance.

Gu Qilang's information was unusually inaccurate; Wang Yulou's leader's robe, "Six Prefectures United," was not specially made.

It was a robe given to the Golden Core Immortal Venerables by the Immortal Alliance after they took over the Immortal Platform; it was considered the 'uniform' of the Golden Core Immortal Venerables of the Immortal Alliance.

Among the crowd, seeing Wang Yuque, who was at the Foundation Establishment stage and dressed in the robes of a Golden Core Immortal Venerable, Chen Yangshi felt a certain longing ignite in his heart.

Could this be my chance?
The Legal Affairs Department was indispensable for the reform process.

This is Wang Yuque's opportunity, and it is also my opportunity.

Fang Xinqian had no particular thoughts. He followed Yan Kang and bowed to Wang Yulou, saying...

"Alliance Leader, we have prepared thirty-five plans for the forging of your Alliance Leader Seal."

Please choose one, and we will then contact highly skilled cultivators from the six states to refine it for you.

Refining the Dao, refining the Dao, Wang Yulou had been practicing the Dao for a long time.

Even a master alchemist at the Purple Mansion level, under the order of the Immortal Alliance, must serve him.

Looking at the picture album that Fang Xinqian handed over, Wang Yulou felt a surge of emotions.

His own growth rate clearly exceeded the extent to which the jade ruyi could help him.

He could summon all the Purple Mansion Refining Masters of the Immortal Alliance if he needed them, and he wouldn't even have to pay for the refining of the Vice Alliance Master's Seal.

The jade ruyi is very useful, but he doesn't really need it for the time being.

Perhaps, when the world descends into chaos again in the future, Wang Yulou will be able to use his extraordinary Daoist cultivation to create a large number of Purple Mansions for his disciples.

Only then can the jade ruyi truly shine once again.

"The twenty-seventh one, the Primordial Chaos Seal, is still a bit too low for a high-grade magic weapon. Can I add some myself and ask a fellow cultivator to forge a top-grade magic weapon for me?"

Wang Yulou looked at Yan Kang, who was the first "one of his own" to speak up for him, much more considerate than the scheming Changshui Zhenren.

"Sure, of course, but you don't need to pay. We can decide for ourselves," Yan Kang explained with a smile.

"In the past, the daily work of the Immortal Alliance was jointly managed by the twelve of us. Most of the time, we each managed our own affairs. Major decisions were made by voting. The rules were similar to those on the Immortal Platform, only simpler."

Of course, the most important thing still needs to be approved by the Immortal Platform. The Immortal Platform in the Immortal City has the Secret Hub of the Immortal Platform, which can be used to contact the Immortal Platform at any time.

However, allocating more resources for the vice leader's seal is not a big deal, and I don't think it's necessary to notify the Assembly Platform.

In addition, the meaning of "on the Immortal Platform" is that as the first vice leader in the history of the Immortal Alliance, your vote is equivalent to two votes.

As for the Mangxiang Immortal Venerable, one of his votes is equivalent to four.

Of the twelve Purple Mansions in the Immortal Alliance, four were conservatives, four were reformers, and four were mediocre. Wang Yulou's two votes were indeed enough for him to pass the resolution he wanted.

Of course, he couldn't undermine the Immortal Alliance too much. He was there to push for reforms for the conservative bigwigs on the Immortal Platform, not to seek death.

"Can we start voting now?"

Yan Kang was very satisfied with Wang Yulou's decisive and efficient work style; reforms needed to be carried out by people like him.

Reform was a major event for the conservatives. Wang Yulou had a mission, and Yan Kang also had his own ambitions. Everyone shared the same desire to take things further.

"Of course, but all Foundation Establishment cultivators should disperse now."

Sitting at the head of the Immortal Platform in the Immortal City, Wang Yulou silently watched the Foundation Establishment cultivators leave in an orderly fashion, feeling a mix of emotions.

The reason for using Foundation Building is that it is easy to use and does not create an independent personality.

However, the biggest problem for the Immortal Alliance right now is also the use of Foundation Establishment.

The differences between Foundation Establishment cultivators are vast. Even among those at Foundation Establishment, some are risking their lives on the front lines, some are serving as stewards within the Red Lantern Guard, and some are working as seal-bearers in the core of the Immortal Alliance.
Reform, reform, how exactly should we reform, and how much should we reform?
Mang Xiang did not mention it to Wang Yulou, and the Gu family was unaware of the detailed reforms discussed on the Qunxiantai platform. The task Wang Yulou received was only related to reducing redundant staff and pruning away unnecessary branches.

"agree!"

"agree!"

"agree!"

The twelve Purple Mansions, including Yan Kang, Yu Hongdou, and Changshui, quickly finished their selections.

Full support.

It's just a matter of material costs. The vice leader immediately started shoving Yu Hongdou into a big fire, and no one wanted to follow in Yu Hongdou's footsteps—we need to be methodical.

On the contrary, Wang Yulou's expression was somewhat amused, and he spoke.

"I should vote for myself, but since everyone has twelve votes in favor, I'll cast two against."

Otherwise, it would seem as if I were seeking special treatment as soon as I took office.

The reform is related to the future of trillions of beings in the Immortal Alliance, and the future of hundreds of millions of cultivators in the Immortal Alliance.

There is no distinction between the deputy leader, the seal keeper, the transport commissioner, and the workshop master; everyone is a member of the Immortal Alliance and is equal in rank.

I eagerly anticipate that all of you fellow practitioners will join me in our efforts to better advance the reforms.

Everyone supports this situation, which is the most dangerous, but Xiao Wang doesn't think there's anything to be afraid of.

Just go the way you should go.

Let the winds blow from east, west, north, or south, I will simply follow the path of truth.

"Twelve to two, pass!"

We've got the supreme magic weapon, the Primordial Chaos Vice Alliance Leader's Seal!
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After a busy day, Wang Yulou finally had some free time.

The luxurious mansion that the Jin family prepared for Jin Mingdu was ultimately not used; the mansion of the vice leader of the Immortal Alliance was even more luxurious.

Wang Yulou moved directly into the 'Qunqing Pavilion,' which was used to receive the Golden Core Immortals of the Immortal Alliance.

Inside the Qunqing Hall, Xiao Wang suddenly encountered the biggest problem of the day.

Which one do I like?
Both of them are respectable seniors; how could I possibly be qualified to choose?

Jin Mingdu was extremely anxious today, as Wang Yulou had just arrived in Qunqingyuan Immortal City and had just taken office.

He just happened to get involved with that old woman from Shi Guozhou, and they actually walked together in a 'pleasant conversation' all the way.

Not only did Wang Yulou become entangled with Yu Hongdou, but he also began flirting with Changshui Zhenren.

Even though Jin Mingdu knew that her husband was a wealthy and eligible bachelor, she was still a little jealous.

Of course, Mingdu understood the special reason why extraordinary cultivators like Wang Yulou needed to marry functional Daoist partners, so she would only make a few sarcastic remarks at most.

but
What nonsense are you talking about?
Don't bring this up again, and make sure it never happens again!

The old patriarch of Jinshan, whom Wang Yulou had been longing for, arrived and immediately gave Mingdu a lecture.

Wang Yuque is at the peak of his career. If you, Jin Mingdu, can't see this clearly, our Jin family will send a Foundation Establishment female cultivator to Wang Yuque!
"Ancestor, I understand!"

Wang Yulou looked at his wife in surprise and asked, "Why are you calling me 'Grandpa'?"
He couldn't hear Jin Shan's telepathic message, but he could hear Jin Mingdu's.

However, almost instantly, Wang Yulou realized that Jinshan had arrived.

"Ancestor, have you arrived?" Looking around, Xiao Wang asked respectfully.

Jinshan pushed open the door to Wang Yulou and Mingdu's room in the Qunqing Hall and walked straight in.

"Qunqing Pavilion is for Golden Core cultivators, so although it is beautiful and luxurious, it has no formations."

Yulou, you and Mingdu should be careful while you stay here.

As he spoke, Jinshan glanced at Mingdu, who immediately obediently left the room.

In the cultivation world where meritocracy reigns supreme, Jinshan has feelings for the younger generation of his clan, but not much, perhaps slightly stronger than his feelings for his enemies.

Otherwise, he would not have betrothed Jin Mingdu to Wang Yulou in the first place.

"Ancestor, today..."

Wang Yulou briefly recounted his strange encounters that day, from the gift of treasure at Mount Tiantai to Yu Hongdou's troubles and the addition of clothes at Qunxiantai, detailing everything.

Jinshan is a Purple Mansion directly under the Immortal Alliance. No matter how deep the waters are in the Immortal City of Qunqingyuan and the Immortal Alliance, Jinshan can see most of it clearly.

It can be said that Wang Yulou's biggest helper in Qunqingyuan was actually Jinshan, so it was appropriate for him to discuss the reform and appointment with Jinshan.

"These are all minor matters. I don't know Yu Hongdou well, but she can't cause any big trouble, otherwise she wouldn't be at the forefront."

You need to be careful of Changshui; she just looks unremarkable, but she's not really unremarkable.

At the Purple Mansion level, Changshui's inconspicuousness might be the result of deliberate concealment; she is very clever.

But it's unusual that she's deliberately playing dumb and not helping you.

Jinshan paused, looking at Yulou with his golden eyes, as if he had made up his mind.

The sounds of metal clanging together seemed to indicate that some kind of terror was approaching, but in reality, it was just the Golden Mountain speaking.

"Yu Lou, do you know exactly how the Mang Xiang Reform should be implemented?"

(End of this chapter)