Hunyuan Immortal Sect

Chapter 384 New Director
Song Xian glanced at everyone and said, "Who owns the resources and territory of Luoyun Sect will be clear when the new head of the Beast Taming Sect arrives. There's no use in us worrying about it. At least Tianshan and Luojia Mountain will definitely belong to us."

"There is another important matter for us to convene today. In recent years, due to the sacrifice of many disciples of the sect, a large number of positions have become vacant. Previously, because the sect was not stable and its future was uncertain, no specific personnel adjustments were made."

"Now that we have returned to Bianxi City, these positions should be filled, and each matter needs a specific person in charge. I am now announcing the new personnel appointments."

"The sect will add two elder seats, to be filled by Hu Xiaobao and Su Zhirou."

The others showed no change in expression upon hearing this, as it had nothing to do with them. Only George Lam frowned.

Song Xian did not inform anyone of this personnel adjustment except to Su Zhirou, and he did not discuss the addition of two elders with Lin Zixiang beforehand.

After Zhong Wenyuan's death, Lin Zixiang became the sect's only elder. Now, with two more elders added, the number of elders has increased, which has reduced their authority and may even affect their income.

According to the sect's rules, the sect leader receives 20% of the sect's profits, the two elders receive 10%, the cabinet members collectively receive 10%, and the rest are distributed according to their rank.

Now that there's an additional elder, he might only get three or four percent instead of half a percent, which naturally makes him somewhat unhappy, but he doesn't dare to directly object.

Within the sect, Song Xian's word is law, and his prestige and cultivation level are unmatched by anyone else.

The decision he makes is irrelevant, no matter how much everyone opposes it.

Lam Chi-cheung was well aware of this. Since Soong Yin had brought it up during the meeting, it meant that his mind was made up and there was no room for argument.

His questioning would be futile and might even bring him shame.

Song Xian, of course, saw Lin Zixiang's expression. He did not pause: "Hu Xiaobao is relieved of his post as deputy commander of the Martial Guard Pavilion and will be in charge of all affairs in Tianshan from now on. Su Zhirou will be in charge of all affairs in Bianxi City. Senior Brother Zixiang will still serve as the commander of the sect's Martial Guard Pavilion and lead all martial arts disciples of the sect."

"As for the sect's profit-sharing method, everything remains the same. Previously, the two elders shared 10% of the profits, and now they will share 15%, still 5% each."

"The extra half percent will be deducted from my share, which means that I will only receive 15 percent of the profits from now on."

Upon hearing this, George Lam's slightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed.

"In addition, Senior Brother Lu Yuan has been promoted to Chief Cabinet Member and concurrently serves as Director of the Personnel Department."

"Junior Brother Zichen has been promoted to the second seat of the cabinet and concurrently serves as the head of the Finance Department."

"Huang Ye has been promoted to a cabinet member and concurrently serves as the head of the Supervisory Hall."

"Qi Ming was promoted to a cabinet member and concurrently served as the head of the Punishment Hall."

"The position of head of the Internal Affairs Hall will still be held by Junior Brother Qi Xiaobai."

"Feng Yan, the head of the Foreign Affairs Department, will serve in this position."

.........

Song Xian explained in detail the adjustments to the chief and deputy chief personnel of each palace and camp, and then asked them to recommend vacant chief and deputy chief personnel for each palace and department.

No one objected, and after the meeting, everyone left.

.........

Dark clouds obscured the moon, and a fierce wind howled.

On a desolate, deserted hillside, a group of cultivators were engaged in a heated discussion.

The person in charge was none other than Huang He.

He led more than twenty cultivators from Tianshan to abandon Hunyuan Sect and seek refuge with Luoyun Sect, originally intending to return to Tianshan to settle down and make a living.

Unexpectedly, Luo Yunzong abandoned his family and property and fled Bianxi City.

After Huang He joined the Hunyuan Sect, Song Xian treated him well, not only putting him in charge of the affairs of the Surveillance Hall, but also increasing his salary and benefits considerably.

The others were in the same boat. Because the Hunyuan Sect had expanded its business and its revenue was increasing, and the profits were distributed through dividends, everyone received significantly more than when they were in the Tianshan Sect.

The reason they fled secretly was mainly because the Hunyuan Sect had fallen into decline.

But unexpectedly, fortunes change, and in just a short period of time, only a few years, the situation has undergone earth-shattering changes.

Hunyuan Sect returned to Bianxi City, while Luoyun Sect fled at the mere sight of them.

They had no affection for the Luoyun Sect and were unwilling to follow it to the Yunxuan Sect. If war broke out again, they would definitely be used as cannon fodder, so they all secretly escaped.

The group gathered together, unsure of what to do next.

"If you ask me, we should go back to Hunyuan Sect."

"If we return to the Hunyuan Sect, will they still accept us?"

“How will we know if we don’t try? The Hunyuan Sect is returning to Bianxi City precisely when they need manpower. Although we slipped away quietly back then, we didn’t have any conflicts with them. They might be willing to accept us.”

"I have no face to go back."

"What's the value of face? If we don't return to the Hunyuan Sect, who else can we turn to?"

The group argued incessantly, and Huang He looked terrible. He was filled with regret, but there was no going back, and he didn't know what to do next.

“Brother, why don’t we go back to the Hunyuan Sect and try? You’re familiar with them, maybe you can ask someone to put in a good word for us and they’ll forgive us,” a man said softly, looking at him.

In an instant, the noisy argument fell silent, and everyone's eyes were focused on Huang He, the meaning of which was self-evident.

Everyone wanted him to step forward, apologize to Song Xian, and get Hunyuanzong to accept them back.

Huang He's face was so gloomy it looked like it was about to drip water: "What? You're blaming me now? Don't forget, it was you who were clamoring to leave Hunyuan Sect and return to Tianshan."

“Brother, no one blames you. But we need to go somewhere. You have connections in the Hunyuan Sect, but we don’t have enough influence. Only if you step in can we possibly return to Tianshan.”

"You can go if you want, I'm too ashamed to go."

"Then... what should we do now?"

The group looked at each other, unsure of what to do.

.........

In a dimly lit cultivation room on Mount Luojia, Song Xian sat with his eyes closed, refining his spiritual energy.

A knocking sound came from the outside. He opened his eyes, waved his hand, and the stone door opened. Lu Yuan stood outside and bowed to him: "Sect Leader, I just received news that a spirit ship of the Beast Taming Sect has entered from the east of the city. Some people saw many Beast Taming Sect disciples on board. It is possible that the new leader of the Beast Taming Sect has arrived."

Song Xian's gaze sharpened, and he abruptly stood up: "Do you know who it is?"

"do not know."

Song Xian said no more, strode away from the cultivation room, and his escape light rose, heading towards Qiyuan Mountain.

Now is the most crucial moment. All the sects and forces in Bianxi City are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Beast Taming Sect's representative. Not only the survival of each sect, but also the ownership of the resource territories originally belonging to the Luoyun Sect, largely depends on the attitude of this representative.

Pang Tong, the former head of the Beast Taming Sect, had already been dismissed from his post due to the rebellion in Bianxi City, and no one knew who the new candidate would be.

Before leaving Xijiang County, he had inquired about this matter with Jiang Feng.

However, at that time, the Beast Taming Sect had not yet determined a new candidate, so he did not know who would take office. He only knew that Pang Tong was unlikely to succeed him, because Bianxi City was lost under his leadership, which proved that he was not capable of being the head of the city.

Even if he later redeemed himself through meritorious service and gained merit on the battlefield against Emperor Yunxuan, it would be difficult for him to regain this position.

Song Xian was worried that if the newly appointed person in charge was Jiang Feng's enemy, it would be quite troublesome.

Everyone knows that the Hunyuan Sect was supported by Jiang Feng.

If the newly appointed person in charge does not get along with Jiang Feng, they will naturally not take good care of them.

Putting aside everything else, the ownership of the resource territories of the Luoyun Sect is a problem in itself.

When he arrived at Qiyuan Mountain, the Beast Taming Sect's spirit ship had just arrived. He saw a man dressed in Beast Taming Sect attire negotiating with the Hunyuan Sect disciples who were guarding the area, while the spirit ship had already sailed into the mountain gate.

As he descended, the Beast Taming Sect man, who was originally a disciple of the Bianxi City branch, recognized him and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Senior Song."

"So it's Fellow Daoist Wu. These disciples were sent by me to prevent rogue cultivators from coveting this spiritual vein and occupying this place, causing trouble for your sect. I have strictly ordered them not to step into the inner room or damage a single blade of grass or tree. They will be returned when your sect arrives." Song Xian also recognized this person as Wu Gang, a leader of the Beast Taming Sect stationed in the western border city.

"Thank you for your help, Senior Song."

"Fellow Daoist Wu, is the person in charge appointed by your sect on that spirit ship?"

"Yes, the newly appointed head of the sect is our sect's Uncle Xu Yaoming, who will be going to his post with us."

Xu Yaoming, Song Xian never expected it would be him.

When they ambushed the Kong family years ago, Xu Yaoming had come to Bianxi City as an assistant of the Beast Taming Sect and made a significant contribution.

Song Xian had a good impression of him. He remembered that Jiang Feng had personally gone to Luoyun Sect to negotiate with Tao Jinyuan in order to restrain Luoyun Sect and prevent it from supporting the Kong family.

When it came to the final push to attack the Kong family's mountain gate, Wu Zixu, another Foundation Establishment cultivator leading the Beast Taming Sect, hesitated and refused to contribute. It was Xu Yaoming who spoke up and led the others into the Kong family's grand formation with him.

I never expected that the new head of Bianxi City would be him.

"Fellow Daoist Wu, please inform Steward Xu on my behalf."

"Senior Song, please wait a moment." Wu Gang rode away on his flying magical artifact.

Before long, he returned and led Song Xian to a large hall inside.

Inside the room, Xu Yaoming was already seated in the main seat.

"I have come uninvited, I hope Fellow Daoist Xu will not be offended."

"Fellow Daoist Song, it's been a long time. You are even more radiant than before. Please have a seat."

The two exchanged a few pleasantries with smiles, and Song Xian remained seated.

"I have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of your esteemed sect, but I never expected that it would be Fellow Daoist Xu who takes office. If you have any instructions in the future, please do not hesitate to ask. Our sect is deeply indebted to your sect, and we would not hesitate to go through fire and water for you."

Xu Yaoming smiled and said, "With Fellow Daoist Song's words, I am relieved. With the support of your sect, Bianxi City can be kept safe."

"To celebrate your sect's return, our sect has prepared a banquet. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Xu would do us the honor of visiting Mount Luojia tonight?"

"Thank you for your kindness, Fellow Daoist Song. I am new here and there are many things I haven't yet taken care of. Our headquarters is in a state of disarray and we have a lot of work to do. I will visit you again when I have the opportunity."

"Very well, then I will be ready to welcome Fellow Daoist Xu at any time. Oh! By the way, in order to prevent some rogue cultivators from being misled and causing trouble for your sect, I have sent people to protect all the resource areas under your sect's jurisdiction in Bianxi City. I have strictly ordered that no one is allowed to touch a single blade of grass or tree inside, just waiting for your sect to come and take them over."

"Thank you for your trouble, Fellow Daoist Song." Xu Yaoming glanced at him, his gaze quite meaningful: "There is something I need to ask Fellow Daoist Song about. How much resource territory did the Luoyun Sect leave behind when it hastily left Bianxi City, and who has it now? Your sect arrived early, so you should know something about it!"

Upon hearing him bring up this matter, Song Xian remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he grew serious. This was also the most important thing for him that he had come here, but he was not in a position to speak up.

Although he wasn't very clear about Xu Yaoming's background, he figured he had a pretty good relationship with Jiang Feng, but that didn't mean he would take good care of Hunyuan Sect.

Moreover, he might not be able to make the decision on this matter. The division of resource territories has always been a major issue. Even for the Beast Taming Sect, a spiritual vein or spiritual field is not something that can be easily ceded and allocated by a local official.

"The resource territories of Luoyun Sect in Bianxi City were originally occupied by Yuyuan Sect. After our sect arrived, we drove all their people away. Some important second-tier resource territories are now being guarded by our sect."

"As far as I know, in addition to Luoyun Mountain, a second-grade high-quality spiritual vein, there is also a second-grade low-quality spiritual vein under its jurisdiction."

"One second-grade mid-level spirit field and two second-grade low-level spirit fields."

"One second-grade mid-level spirit garden and one second-grade low-level spirit garden."

"A second-grade low-level spirit pool."

"Four second-order ore deposits."

"There are also dozens of Tier 1 resource territories."

Song Xian didn't hide anything, and such things couldn't be hidden at all. It would be easy for Xu Yaoming to find out.

Xu Yaoming simply nodded slightly after hearing this, without making any comment.

"Master Xu, may I ask how your sect plans to deal with the resources and territories left behind by the Luoyun Sect?"

“This is not something I can decide. My task is to report the resources and territories left behind by the Luoyun Sect. The sect will make its own arrangements.” When Xu Yaoming said this, the two looked at each other. There was no need to say it clearly; they both understood each other’s meaning.

Song Xian glanced at the disciple standing to the side: "Fellow Daoist Xu, I have a few words from the bottom of my heart. I wonder if we can speak privately?"

Xu Yaoming waved his hand, and the disciple strode out and left the main hall.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, we are old acquaintances, so I won't hide anything. I believe you should know a little about the situation of our sect. Although we have regained the important Tianshan area after returning to Bianxi City, our sect has suffered heavy casualties in recent years. With only Tianshan, it is not easy to suppress the other sects in Bianxi City, let alone contend with Luoyun Sect."

"Although the Luoyun Sect has withdrawn from Bianxi City, they may make a comeback one day. After all, the Yunxuan Sect is still in Xijiang County, and no one can predict the future situation."

"If the Yunxuan Sect and the Murong family were to start another war, our sect would be powerless to help with its current strength. However, if your sect were to hand over the resource-rich territories abandoned by the Luoyun Sect to us, I can guarantee that, given time, our sect would surpass the Luoyun Sect and even become a sect capable of standing on its own like the Fengxing Sect."

"At that time, our sect will be able to lend a helping hand to your sect and share some of the pressure."

Xu Yaoming remained calm, his smile still present: "Fellow Daoist Song, it's useless for you to tell me this. As I just said, how to deal with the resources left behind by Luoyun Sect is a matter for the sect to consider, and I have no right to make a decision."

“I understand. Fellow Daoist has no right to make a direct decision, but I believe you certainly have the right to speak and offer suggestions. If Fellow Daoist Xu can put in a good word for our sect, we will be eternally grateful.” Song Xian glanced outside the hall and unconsciously lowered his voice: “If your sect were to hand over all of Luoyun Sect’s resources and territory to our sect, in addition to the tax revenue from the tribute, our sect would also be willing to give you an equivalent amount of spirit stones.”

Xu Yaoming finally smiled: "Let's talk about this later!"

Knowing that he couldn't make the decision alone, Song Xian stopped there, saying, "If Fellow Daoist Xu has no other instructions, then I'll take my leave."

(End of this chapter)