Hunting God Era

Chapter 91: Sitting in a Row and Sharing Fruits
Old Wang came and went quickly; after finalizing the details, he got into his car and left.

"The director of the provincial department came here specifically for this purpose."

Pan Zhengyang didn't see him off. He simply returned to his seat, crossed his legs, and glanced around. "I have to take these things with me. This is my style. If you want them, you'll have to install them yourself."

"This is an old tradition of our pest control department. The decoration work must include the characteristics of the demons you've eliminated. You, as the new leader, need to work harder."

Upon hearing this, Li Ye laughed and said, "Then why aren't you getting up? Why are you sitting in my seat?"

"You boy!"

Pan Zhengyang chuckled, then looked Li Ye up and down in amazement. "Honestly, a seventeen-year-old bureau chief is rare even in our time. Only in ancient times would you be worthy of such a title. You've really boosted your morale this time. Old Wang must be overjoyed."

"Among the various departments, the public security department catches thieves, the military is responsible for demon defense, the security department is in charge of cults and dangers, and we are the only ones who are related to demons. It seems like we are in charge of everything, but it is also easy for us to do nothing well."

It's because there's no one and no ability that caused this.

Qualified martial artists have too many options. They can choose from aristocratic families, wealthy and easy-going lifestyles, or ambitious individuals. Some can go to the military, while others can head straight for the Ministry of State Security.

Those who don't want to choose anything can go back to their hometown and become a local leader, or a mountain king in a gang.

Now things are better; the younger generation's efforts to eliminate the virus have finally yielded a force that can suppress an entire city.

This means there's a line that no one dares to cross; no matter how much trouble there is, it will be kept within limits.

"This is for you."

He took out a card and a set of keys. "I'll sign the transfer papers for the access control and keys to my house later. After you become the bureau chief, you can focus on your studies. If you can't come back from out of town and feel that other people are unusable, just call me and I'll help you solve it."

“If a genius like you has any troubles, not to mention me, even Old Man Wang would help you sort it out. But I don’t think so. After you’ve done this, once the Ren family’s matter blows up, you’ll be in charge of Ningjiang City.”

He stood up from his seat, patted Li Ye on the shoulder, laughed a few times, and then walked out of the office.

"I was originally a carefree man from Wolonggang, relying on my mastery of Yin and Yang to maintain order and stability."

He was so happy that he even sang a couple of lines.

Just two days later, Pan Zhengyang packed up and left, taking the desk with him, which had a lava-like sheen.

Left with no other choice, Li Ye had to replace the desk with an ordinary one, making the overall decor no different from a normal office.

Sun Shun knocked on the door and entered with a smile, carrying some documents which he placed on the table.

"Director Li has been promoted."

"What's the use of this promotion if I only have Huang Qingyi under my command? Let's wait for the others to come first," Li Ye sighed.

"We can fill the gaps gradually. With our current reputation, we don't need much strength; we just need people to cooperate."

Sun Shun smiled and said, "Director Li, the Ren family's old house is now vacant, so we'll reserve it for you for now."

"How can we keep them? I have enough rooms, and there aren't that many people living in such a big place," Li Ye asked with a smile.

"The house can be demolished. We tested the soil; perhaps it's related to the demon's death,"

Sun Shun said happily:
"The land occupied by the Ren family is extremely nutritious, even better than black soil. If you plant anything there, it will become high-quality food. Then, if you add some demon fertilizer, this land will become a place that consistently produces good food."

"Okay, I'll do as you say."

Sun Shun came today; he knows what's going on.

It's time to divide the spoils. The entire Ren family is gone, and there's no heir. Of course, these things should be taken over, but there needs to be a recipient for them.

If Pan Zhengyang doesn't want it, then it's all his.

He wiped out the Ren family and also killed a Yaksha. The pieces of the Painted Skin were scattered all over the place. In terms of merit, this is his.

As for Ren Xu, who is abroad, he has been ignored.

Sun Shun also came for this reason; he was in charge of administrative matters.

"Industry-related aspects."

Sun Shun took out a stack of documents and spread them out one by one for Li Ye. "The message from above is that it's best not to disrupt the normal operation of society. The management of these companies and industries will be replaced, and in terms of profits, you will receive the same share as the Ren family."

"Of course, if you want to do business, you can do it yourself."

"I'll focus on martial arts."

Li Ye glanced at the documents, picked up a pen, and smiled, "I see you didn't give me any documents related to business either."

"Director Li, with your talent, going into business would be a waste of your proper job."

Sun Shun chuckled and asked, "Is there anything your family needs to arrange?"

"No need, being an ordinary person is fine. We can talk about it later," Li Ye said.

Enjoying life is fine, but now is not the time to enjoy life. Li Ye has clearly seized a lot of power, but he knows where he got that power.

He truly can protect 'My Ningjiang City,' and for that, he can continue to grow stronger.

But it may not be a blessing for ordinary people, especially with so many relatives. If something really bad happens, will he help or not?
Let's talk about it later. Let our parents do whatever makes them feel comfortable.

As Li Ye was signing documents, he suddenly picked up a document, glanced at it, and with a smirk, handed it to Sun Shun.

"Uncle Sun, you're giving me everything, not wanting a single thing? Aren't you going to take care of yourself in retirement?"

That was a corporate document concerning logistics and ingredients. Just as Li Ye once said, after defeating the Ren family, was it possible for him to take over the power to supply the disinfection bureau's canteen?

Now it's not just that; this document includes the food supply for all units in the city.

Sun Shun was taken aback for a moment, but he immediately understood and accepted the gift with a smile. "My pension is enough, but if you, Lord Li, are willing to share some of the profits with me, I would certainly be happy to do so."

Li Ye also smiled. He thought it was already quite remarkable that Sun Shun, as the head of the data department and the leader of the literary affairs department, could resist the corruption of the Ren family and not bow down, and even sided with Pan Zhengyang.

Surely the Ren family can provide something like this?
Replacing the intelligence chief would be a win-win situation no matter how you look at it.

In this regard, Li Ye would certainly not treat Sun Shun, who had been reminding him all along, unfairly.

Moreover, although these things seem numerous, they don't actually generate much profit; it's mainly a matter of social influence and resource allocation.

When it comes to making money, gangs probably make more.

After signing, Sun Shun looked at Li Ye and said, "That's all for the white parts, but what about this black part?"

"What is rightfully theirs should be given to them. The Ren family is all behind the scenes, so there's no need for me to get involved."

Li Ye waved his hand, "As long as there are no problems, these people are also good intelligence talents. We can hand this over to Da Huang from now on. I've seen him getting quite familiar with those people these past few days, so let's do it this way."

Those gangs that previously sided with the Ren family should be given some leeway now that things are over; we can't just keep hitting them.

They will fill in the gaps left by the disappearance of the Ren family in the entertainment industry.

Sun Shun sighed, "The Ren family is gone, but the Li family has risen."

"It doesn't matter who gets the idea; if there's a blank space, someone has to fill it."

Li Ye readily agreed, saying, "I did the most work, so of course I'll fill it in."

In this world where might makes right, it's impossible to completely eliminate families like the Ren family. The only option is to suppress them. Even if the family is gone, the social hierarchy still exists, creating a temporary vacuum.

If you don't take it, someone else will. Li Ye has no habit of handing over the fruits of others' labor.

He felt no psychological burden whatsoever about taking over the Ren family's ecological niche.

"Then I'll give you something truly important that will allow your Li family to gain a foothold."

Sun Shun solemnly produced a document. "Lake Dragon Palace is a fiefdom under the Ren family's control. It's a fiefdom now, but it used to have a name you should be familiar with."

"The Demon Realm".

(End of this chapter)