Published: March 3, 2025
Chapter 354: A Little Consideration (Seeking Monthly Votes!!)
One month later.
Phoenix Mountain, former Bai Lianhua Cave Dwelling.
"Senior Brother Liu, the southern area of the Golden Rampart Market, within five hundred miles, has basically been pacified."
"Besides those who have taken refuge with us and the forces hiding in seclusion, the stubborn resistors have turned to ashes!"
Yan Kai and Cui Liang stood at the table, cupping their hands in report.
A month had passed since the issuance of the "Conquest Order," and all prominent forces and cultivators had made their choices.
Those who complied would prosper; those who resisted would perish.
After a month of turmoil and bloodshed, the named forces and cultivators had basically shown their stance, making choices between the "Alliance" and Yan State.
Of course, this vast region could not be completely managed in just one month.
Some unnamed forces and many low-level cultivators need not make any declarations; they could enjoy a temporary peace.
As long as they did not cause trouble or openly express opposition, Liu Yu's team would not proactively seek trouble with them.
After all, the number of cultivators in the team was limited, and they had no time to deal with these insignificant forces and cultivators.
Mainly, these cultivators did not pose a threat.
"Mm~ not bad."
"You two have done very well; please have a seat."
Liu Yu personally poured a cup of spiritual tea for the two and praised.
After a pause, he continued:
"We are newcomers after all, and our numbers are extremely limited."
"Governance of this region still requires the assistance of local cultivators; we need to 'use the barbarians to control the barbarians.'"
"For those cultivators who voluntarily come to take refuge, we should open the doors wide and provide certain benefits."
"Exaggerate their 'merits' and make sure all cultivators are aware."
"One must not show excessive discrimination or obvious differential treatment; we need to consider the emotions of those who have submitted."
"Stores, spiritual stones, magical artifacts, resources, and even spiritual mountains, etc., can all be bestowed."
"Only in this way can we better utilize these local Yan State cultivators and resolve our worries."
In this major operation, dozens of eliminated forces had been dismantled, and there were considerable gains in various aspects.
Among them, resource points, spiritual mountains, and industries mostly belonged to the sect, while some resources were allocated to the team’s cultivators.
However, for the sake of the mission, Liu Yu also had the authority to dispose of some industries and spiritual mountains to win over the allied cultivators.
"Yes, Senior Brother Liu, we understand."
Yan Kai and Cui Liang replied in unison.
This had been agreed upon in previous discussions, and now, with this reminder, they took it seriously and truly put it to heart.
Next, the two reported some important matters to Liu Yu, as well as decisions that needed the leader's personal orders.
The report lasted for nearly half an hour. After the two finished speaking, Liu Yu pondered briefly and conveyed his decision to them.
"Let's proceed as I suggested. You two disciples, go and make the arrangements."
Finally, he nodded lightly.
"Yes! Senior Brother Liu, we take our leave!"
Yan Kai and Cui Liang stood up and left the Bai Lianhua Cave Dwelling.
"Just one month after leaving Ancient Rampart City, we have achieved such results, and everything has gone so smoothly; it's truly commendable!"
On the way down the mountain, Cui Liang remarked.
Looking at his beaming face, one could tell he was in a very good mood; he must have reaped considerable benefits.
"It’s still Senior Brother Liu’s wise leadership."
Patting his storage pouch, Yan Kai shook his head slightly.
Reflecting on the experiences of the past month, under Senior Brother Liu's leadership, the team's actions had been surprisingly smooth, encountering almost no obstacles.
He was indeed powerful and decisive, with a very accurate judgment of the situation.