Immortal Venerable's Order
Chapter 127 - 126 Sect Crisis

Chapter 127: Chapter 126 Sect Crisis

Yan Rufeng didn’t say much, and began to gather some metallic materials from the Heavenly Court Space within the Purple Mansion to start refining a cosmic battleship.

A few minutes later, a cosmic battleship was floating in the air.

Li Xiaofei saw this and laughed, "Rufeng, that’s more like it."

Yan Rufeng laughed and said, "Xiao Fei, hurry up and get on, let’s go back to the sect..."

Yan Rufeng piloted the cosmic battleship and arrived above the Dragon Abyss Sect in just five minutes.

Retracting the cosmic battleship, Yan Rufeng held Niuniu and descended from the clouds. Chuyunzi and Li Xiaofei followed closely behind. However, just as the four of them reached the gate of the mountain, they heard a domineering voice.

"Stop!"

Yan Rufeng and the others stopped in their tracks.

"Who are you, and what business do you have with our Dragon Abyss Sect?" the Jieyin Disciple asked sternly.

Yan Rufeng didn’t expect to be stopped at the gate upon returning to the sect, and his expression was extremely awkward.

Actually, you can’t blame the Jieyin Disciple. Imagine, Yan Rufeng hadn’t returned to the sect in three years, and during this time, the Jieyin Disciples had probably changed multiple times. Besides, Jieyin Disciples were generally promoted from Outer Disciples. Many new disciples had been recruited to the Outer Sect in the past three years, so it was normal for someone not to recognize Yan Rufeng.

"Little Zhuzi, how dare you speak to my master like that." Niuniu pouted, visibly upset.

The Jieyin Disciple’s expression changed upon recognizing Niuniu.

"So it’s Niuniu. It’s been more than half a year since I last saw you."

Little Zhuzi said with a cheeky smile.

The reason the Jieyin Disciple knew Niuniu was because there wasn’t a single person in the Dragon Abyss Sect who didn’t know her. Niuniu was the only little beauty in the entire sect. Moreover, she liked to run around the sect aimlessly. It would be strange if someone didn’t know her.

"Little Zhuzi, I’ve brought my master back. Aren’t you going to kneel and welcome him?" Niuniu said, standing with her hands on her hips like a little adult.

"Niuniu, are you saying the Sect Master has returned?"

"That’s right!"

Little Zhuzi couldn’t believe he had stopped the Sect Master at the gate. His legs began to tremble uncontrollably.

"Se...Sect Master, Little...Little Zhuzi meant no offense. Please...please, Sect Master...Sect Master, don’t...don’t blame me!"

Little Zhuzi, drenched in cold sweat, slowly knelt down.

Yan Rufeng laughed, "Little Zhuzi, there’s no need for such formalities."

"Stand up," Niuniu also said.

"Sect...Sect Master, should I notify them of your arrival?" Little Zhuzi asked.

"No need," Yan Rufeng replied.

"As...as you command."

Yan Rufeng walked in, seemingly recalling something, and suddenly turned his head.

This action frightened Little Zhuzi.

"Se...Sect Master, is there something else?" asked Little Zhuzi, trembling with fear.

Yan Rufeng smiled slightly, "Little Zhuzi, report to the Inner Sect tomorrow."

"Report to the Inner Sect?"

Little Zhuzi’s mind couldn’t comprehend it. He didn’t expect that by stopping the Sect Master at the gate, he would be promoted to an Inner Sect Disciple. It was a blessing in disguise.

Before Little Zhuzi had the chance to kneel and thank him, Yan Rufeng had already arrived outside the Sect Main Hall.

Inside the hall, it was noisy. People seemed to be discussing something.

"What’s the happy occasion that it’s so lively?"

Yan Rufeng’s voice echoed inside the hall.

Silence, an unusual silence.

After a long time, the people finally reacted.

"It’s the Sect Master’s voice..."

The Deputy Sect Master looked towards the door.

"Is it Rufeng?" Murong Xue stood there stunned.

"Rufeng has returned..."

Zhou Tong’s eyes, as clear as a well, turned to look outside the hall.

"Is it my Brother Rufeng..."

Liu Ping’er mumbled, dazed.

"It’s Master’s voice..." Su Moran said excitedly.

"Rufeng, I’ve been looking forward to your return."

Tears welled up in Xiaxia’s eyes as she ran towards Yan Rufeng.

Just as Xiaxia was about to fall into Yan Rufeng’s arms, Li Xiaofei stepped in front of Yan Rufeng.

Right when Xiaxia was about to embrace Yan Rufeng, Li Xiaofei blocked her. She yelled angrily, "Li Xiaofei, get out of my way!"

"Ahem..."

"Elder Xia, please remember you’re in the sect’s main hall and be mindful of the occasion!" Li Xiaofei reminded her with a mischievous grin.

Only then did everyone realize that Yan Rufeng had indeed returned.

Murong Xue saw this and smiled slightly, secretly giving a thumbs-up to Li Xiaofei, signaling that he had done well to stop her.

"Uncles and aunts, I’ve brought Master back. Don’t you all want to compliment me?" Niuniu said proudly.

Liu Ping’er walked over to Niuniu, pinched her little cheek, and said with a smile, "Niuniu, you’re quite capable."

"Heh heh..."

The entire hall was filled with laughter because of Niuniu.

Yan Rufeng held Niuniu’s hand and walked to the Sect Master’s throne and sat down. Niuniu naturally sat on Yan Rufeng’s lap.

Yan Rufeng spread out his Divine Sense, preparing to check on the progress of everyone’s cultivation over the past three years. Just then, the Deputy Sect Master stepped forward and bowed, "Qing Xiu has something to report to the Sect Master."

"Deputy Sect Master, speak your mind," Yan Rufeng said.

"Sect Master, ever since you entered the Secret Realm, and the world began to change three years ago, our Dragon Abyss Sect has been struggling. We can barely afford to pay for living expenses now."

Yan Rufeng was taken aback and asked, "Although our Dragon Abyss Sect has a hundred thousand disciples, our Yiyun Group is the largest conglomerate in the country. How can we not afford living expenses..."

"Reporting to the Sect Master, the Yiyun Group is but a shadow of its former self," Qing Xiu replied.

"How did the Yiyun Group face bankruptcy? Elder Liu, Elder Xia, come out and explain it to me!" Yan Rufeng said sternly.

Xiaxia, looking innocent, stepped forward and said weakly, "Reporting to the Sect Master, ever since Cultivation became popular throughout Huaxia, not only paper currency but also gold and silver have been replaced by Spirit Stones. People’s lifestyles have undergone significant changes. Except for the Ziya Company’s Beauty Water, which still generates monthly income, all other industries are on the verge of bankruptcy."

Yan Rufeng was about to ask about the Treasure Pavilion but realized that with Cultivation being a commonality now, nobody would be purchasing Jade...

Liu Ping’er sashayed over and gave a charming smile, "Brother Rufeng, you can’t blame me and Xiaxia for poor management. Blame the times we live in."

Yan Rufeng waved his hand and said, "Enough, you two may step down."

Qing Xiu bowed again and asked, "What should we do now, Sect Master?"

Yan Rufeng bowed his head in thought for a long time before saying, "Deputy Sect Master, select a few Inner Sect Disciples to go to the back mountain and mine some Low Grade Spirit Stones to cover our expenses for a while."

"As you command."

After Qing Xiu left the main hall, Yan Rufeng said, "Xiao Fei, come forward."

"Rufeng, you’re not going to ask me to mine as well, are you?" Li Xiaofei said with a cheeky grin.

"I’m not asking you to mine," Yan Rufeng said, rolling his eyes at Li Xiaofei.

"Then what do you want me to do?" Li Xiaofei asked...