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Chapter 816 - 816 0504 Zero Gain _1
Chapter 816: Chapter 0504: Zero Gain _1 Chapter 816: Chapter 0504: Zero Gain _1 Chapter 0504: No Gain
Guan Xun was not in Lubei County. A few days earlier, Qi Tian had left for Wanjie City to attend the Otaku Auction, giving his subordinates a rare holiday, including Guan Xun. Instead of relaxing, Guan Xun chose to stay close to Prince Zhao; on one hand, both were forcefully elevated to the Gold Core Realm by Qi Tian using the Thirty-six Jindan Core Array, sharing many experiences. On the other hand, Guan Xun knew the importance of Prince Zhao to Qi Tian and by staying at Prince Zhao’s side, he could protect him in close quarters.
Upon learning that Qi Tian intended for him to serve as the Acting Mansion Master of the Imperial Master Mansion, Guan Xun didn’t dare to waste time. He hurriedly returned from the front line at top speed to meet with Qi Tian.
“Master, I am but a minor character, fit to run errands for you and handle some mundane matters, but to make me the Acting Mansion Master of the Imperial Master Mansion—I truly don’t have that ability,” Guan Xun knelt before Qi Tian.
Qi Tian said, “Lack of ability is not a problem, that aspect can be trained. Plus, I’m not asking you to take on the role alone. Wang Xiuwu and Xu Jifa will be joining the Imperial Master Mansion to assist you; likewise, individuals like Luo Xia and Hao Wenxi will also wholeheartedly support you. You are my nominee; no one will dare to oppose your work. However, you can’t be obstinate; you should listen to everyone’s opinions and pay attention to nurturing reserve talents.”
“I’m afraid I won’t do well and will let you down,” Guan Xun expressed his worries.
Qi Tian smiled faintly and said, “Once you’ve taken control of the Imperial Master Mansion, by then I’ll likely have left the Great Zhao Nation. Where would you even go to lose my face? Don’t look back or forth; just proceed with courage. Remember, as long as you have the financial and personnel authority of the Imperial Master Mansion under your control, you don’t have to worry about turning the world upside down.”
Guan Xun nodded, got up from the ground, and said, “Master, I will commit myself to my duties and will not let down the trust you have placed in me.”
Qi Tian patted Guan Xun’s shoulder, saying, “This isn’t just about my trust in you, but also the expectations of thousands of fellow disciples from the Imperial Master Mansion. Guan Xun, strive to be a Mansion Master who will go down in history, leading the Imperial Master Mansion to glory.”
Guan Xun nodded firmly. Age-wise, he was indeed a bit older than Qi Tian, yet not by many years; he was not even twenty years old. Just like other young people, he brimmed with fiery blood and longed for a stage to showcase his talents and ambitions. Previously, he hadn’t had the chance, but now Qi Tian was offering him the opportunity directly—if he claimed to be unhappy, that would be a lie.
Watching Guan Xun leave, Gao Jinmei commented, “Master, Guan Xun has never held such an important position. Is it really wise to elevate him to such high rank so suddenly? Can he handle it?”
Qi Tian replied indifferently, “There will come a day when things settle down. And before that happens, consider it as the Imperial Master Mansion paying tuition fees. Hmm, if you’re worried that Guan Xun won’t manage, you could help him out more. Or perhaps I should directly assign you there?”
Upon hearing this, Gao Jinmei quickly shook her head; she had no desire to be at Guan Xun’s side. Although Guan Xun was now at the Gold Core Realm, he had few resources. Staying by his side offered no prospects.
Qi Tian chuckled and didn’t press Gao Jinmei. He had already given Guan Xun quite a lot, and now, by promoting him to the position of Acting Mansion Master of the Imperial Master Mansion, he had fully honored the loyalty Guan Xun had shown from the beginning. He couldn’t possibly give Guan Xun more; Guan Xun was but one of his followers, and Qi Tian couldn’t coddle him as if he were a son. Of course, should Guan Xun face difficulties far beyond his abilities, Qi Tian would still lend a hand, but such interventions would be limited. It was like a fox being driven from its den upon reaching maturity. Even if the young fox starved, the mother might not intervene. What direction Guan Xun would lead the Imperial Master Mansion and how he himself would strive was now primarily up to him; Qi Tian couldn’t handle everything.
A few days later, the Imperial Master Mansion held a grand ceremony for Guan Xun to take over as the Acting Mansion Master, attended by prominent forces from the Great Zhao Nation and neighboring countries. They could clearly see where the trend was heading—if there were no unexpected events, the Imperial Master Mansion would undoubtedly become the foremost force in Great Zhao’s Cultivation World. Other powers in the Great Zhao Nation would all have to act in accordance with the Imperial Master Mansion’s attitudes. Failing to foster good relations now could lead to repercussions later on, which was a real concern.
Qi Tian briefly appeared at the ceremony, then left. The ceremony was truly meant for Guan Xun; his extended presence could easily overshadow the main character. Moreover, while the ceremony seemed grand, in Qi Tian’s eyes, it was still rather modest. Not to mention other aspects, just the number of Gold Core Realm masters was not as many as what had been present at Eight Pill Alliance’s specialized auction—let alone everything else.
After the ceremony, Guan Xun began to adjust the key leadership of the Imperial Master Mansion, such as the Elders and Hall Masters. Heeding Qi Tian’s instructions, through these changes, he firmly secured the financial and personnel authority of the Imperial Master Mansion in his hands.
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