208: Cooperation, new officials take office

It’s normal that Senior Wang doesn’t know!” Lin Zifeng smiled and said, “Immortal Crane Sect is a reclusive sect that has only recently emerged. I’m not very capable, but I can barely be considered Immortal Crane Sect’s chief disciple.”

So it’s a reclusive sect! No wonder! And a Heavenly Bridge Realm cultivator is the chief disciple... This sect must be at least a medium-sized sect to be able to support such a talented disciple, right?

Wang Ye observed Lin Zifeng. He had an extraordinary demeanor, and at his age, reaching Heavenly Bridge Realm, to be honest, even in a large sect, he would at least be an inner disciple, and perhaps even a direct disciple of an elder.

Seeing such talent, Wang Ye couldn't help but show some appreciation: “I wonder if fellow Daoist is willing to come to Tianlan Sect?”

“You must be joking.” Lin Zifeng smiled slightly.

“I was abrupt. I merely appreciate talent. A talent like yours requires no small amount of resources!” Wang Ye said with a smile.

“Let’s get to the point. May I ask why Senior Wang called me here?” Lin Zifeng didn't want to linger and went straight to the matter.

“I saw that you were extraordinary, and after learning more, you truly are. I have something here that might require your help.” Wang Ye said with a smile.

“Oh? Tianlan Sect is such a large sect, what could possibly require the help of a small Heavenly Bridge Realm cultivator like me?” Lin Zifeng was a little curious.

“It’s partly for the sect, and partly for me personally.” Wang Ye pursed his lips, pondered for a moment, and said, “You were present today and saw the Fuxing Sect disciples, right?”

“Yes, I saw them.” Lin Zifeng nodded.

“Things have been very turbulent here recently. Demonic beasts are appearing more frequently. Not only that, but the conflict between Fuxing Sect, Lanyue Sect, and Baiyu Palace is growing. Although I am an elder of Tianlan Sect’s Jinglan City branch, Tianlan Sect’s headquarters are not here.

Moreover, with insufficient manpower, I’m actually struggling here. I want to recruit, or rather, hire a group of people to help me. Don’t worry, this matter will definitely be resolved in as little as a dozen days or as long as two months, and the compensation will be generous.” Wang Ye told Lin Zifeng.

“Oh?” Lin Zifeng raised an eyebrow, looking at Wang Ye: “That sounds somewhat interesting... What compensation will you offer?”

“Let’s discuss it in detail.” Wang Ye smiled as he looked at Lin Zifeng. It seemed Lin Zifeng wouldn’t refuse this matter.

This matter involved three small sects. It wasn’t big, but it wasn’t small either. For Tianlan Sect, it certainly wasn’t big, but Jinglan City was more than a hundred thousand miles from Tianlan Sect. While it was called a branch, in reality, it was half a “delegated” local lord.

Tianlan Sect only sent people here monthly to “collect money.”

This was also why, although the three sects here feared Wang Ye, it didn’t mean they were completely restricted by him.

Their fear was directed at the large sect behind Wang Ye, not at Wang Ye himself.

Wang Ye was merely a Heavenly Bridge Realm cultivator. Although the strongest in small sects were only at Shenyun Realm, there were still quite a few Heavenly Bridge Realm cultivators.

If he truly angered them, Wang Ye would have no recourse. Most importantly, even if a conflict arose, Tianlan Sect would likely not send anyone here. Although the cultivator who came here monthly to “collect money” was a Shenyun Realm cultivator,

it was highly unlikely they could annihilate three small sects. And the headquarters were too far away; it was unlikely they would send a stronger-than-Shenyun Realm expert specifically to annihilate a sect for a small branch. One must know, annihilating a sect is not a simple matter.

Even if an Eight Extremes Realm cultivator attacked a small sect directly, relying on the sect’s grand formation, it wouldn’t be taken down in a short time. Some small sects with stronger grand formations could even resist you for ten days to half a month without a problem.

But to send more cultivators? That would be too much of a fuss... Eight Extremes Realm cultivators are not numerous, even in large sects.

Surely they wouldn’t send Dao Treasury Realm cultivators, equivalent to sect masters or grand elders, to deal with such a small matter, right?

So, if Wang Ye wanted to resolve the issues here, he truly needed to “borrow strength.” What’s more, Wang Ye also wanted to achieve some “merit.” He didn’t want to spend his entire life as an outer elder or a branch head here. Although the income was decent,

it wasn't enough! Wang Ye wanted to ascend to a higher realm! He was currently on the verge of a breakthrough, and he also wanted to see the world of the Shenyun Realm!

Most importantly, once he broke through to the Shenyun Realm, Tianlan Sect would definitely send someone new here, and he would be “promoted.”

Even being a Shenyun Realm cultivator who “collected money” from various places monthly, he would be willing. Although it was once a month, it was much more leisurely.

He felt his current life was too restrictive, and his cultivation time was less than eight hours a day, which was too difficult.

After some discussion, Lin Zifeng and Wang Ye reached a preliminary consensus.

Wang Ye provided many cultivation techniques. Of course, these were not Tianlan Sect’s techniques, but ones he had acquired himself or some techniques from outside sects.

He also offered many resources, and a spot in a nearby secret realm that was about to open.

There were still many detailed points of discussion that hadn't been finalized, but a preliminary consensus had been reached.

Lin Zifeng was arranged by Wang Ye to stay in a luxurious suite on the fifth floor.

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Wasteland World - Saida World.

Ran Quan and Lin Diao left the headquarters of Frontier Technology.

They returned to the Eleventh District.

Lin Diao briefly handled some matters, then gave instructions for subsequent tasks to the management staff. She wasn't someone who did everything herself; most tasks were handled by dedicated personnel.

After finishing, she followed Ran Quan towards the Twelfth District.

Ran Quan was preparing to take up his new post.

Soon, Lin Diao brought Ran Quan to Frontier Technology’s base in the Twelfth District. Although called a base, it was actually just a detached villa occupying about 300 square meters in the “urban area” of the Twelfth District.

Essentially, all relevant personnel here lived in this building.

Lin Diao and Ran Quan stood there, facing the Frontier Technology personnel who had gathered after receiving notification.

There were 19 people in total, fewer than the “army” Ran Quan brought with him.

However, the people here were mainly management and field personnel.

So, not many were needed.

“Everyone, meet him. From now on, this gentleman will be the head of the Twelfth District. He will be your boss.” Lin Diao spoke to the people below.

They recognized Lin Diao, the head of the Eleventh District, and seemingly some hidden big shot of Frontier Technology.

With Lin Diao’s endorsement, plus the documents and notifications from above, everyone naturally obeyed completely.

And there wasn't the slightest hint of any other expression, nor did they look down on Ran Quan because of his youth.

Of course, these things were largely unlikely to happen. Lin Diao said she came to “show support,” but in reality, she just accompanied Ran Quan to take a look and see how the Twelfth District was doing now.

After all, this area had been without a head for some time (something had happened).