Please, Young Master, Slay the Demon!
Chapter 700 - 58 Not Necessarily Need An Elder [Seeking Monthly Tickets!]_1

Chapter 700: Chapter 58 Not Necessarily Need An Elder [Seeking Monthly Tickets!]_1

Elder Tu Mu passed away in tranquility.

...

When Xu Heng packed his belongings to leave Earth-Wood Hall, standing at the main gate with a bucket in his hand, it all seemed surreal.

I have been the earth-wood elder for over twenty years, and just like that, I’m relieved of my duties?

I’m not even sixty-five yet, am I?

He looked at Chu Liang, who stood aside with a smile, and asked indignantly, "What kind of slanderous words did you fill the Sect Leader with?"

"I merely suggested a few minor projects to the Sect Leader for the development of our sect," Chu Liang shrugged.

Not long ago, he entered the Unbounded Palace and stood before Master Wen Yuan. Apart from the four Zhenshan Elders, normal elders and Peak Masters would have to wait at the entrance for an announcement, to see if he had time.

But not Chu Liang.

Master Wen Yuan had commanded that whenever Chu Liang came, he was to be brought before him immediately.

As the Sect Leader, he more than anyone else, recognized the benefits that such a disciple could bring to the sect. The most obvious change was that the aptitude of the recent generation that had joined the Shu Mountain Sect was significantly higher than before.

It could be said that apart from the Divine Artifacts, Chu Liang virtually single-handedly reversed most of the Shu Mountain Sect’s inferior position in the Nine Heavens Immortal Sect. Most importantly, these were achievements he made when he was still in his teens. Given time, what could he accomplish when he fully matures into a top-tier cultivator?

Wen Yuan is filled with anticipation for this.

Therefore, he would naturally give any concessions that he could to Chu Liang.

Chu Liang, however, would not visit the Unbounded Palace without reason. He expounded his views to Master Wen Yuan about his contemplations, triggered by the sorry state of the Yunque Temple. He detailed the current fragile prosperity of Shu Mountain, pointed out the main contradiction between the increasing value of the Shu Mountain and the delicate defense. From there, he proposed a "Red Cotton Peak Renovation Project".

For this, he even erected a stand, on which he displayed a stack of blueprints, detailing his thoughts and data. Page by page, he explained his plan.

"Within a year, let Red Cotton Peak transform! In two years, let Shu Mountain become an invincible fortress! In three years, let every cultivator live in the homes we of Shu Mountain have built!" Chu Liang pointed to the conclusion of the plan, making an impassioned speech, "What kind of revenue could be generated if we can build countless mansions? Sect Leader, the renovation of Red Cotton Peak cannot wait!"

The renovation of the Red Cotton Peak was suddenly tied to the promising future of Shu Mountain.

Wen Yuan was taken aback and could not help but wonder how this young man always had such strange ideas.

After consideration, he asked, "So what kind of support do you want from the sect?"

"Earth-Wood Hall," Chu Liang answered without hesitation. "This task requires a great deal of effort from Earth-Wood Hall. I want to be in charge of Earth-Wood Hall."

"That can be arranged," Wen Yuan granted it, "You shall be the chief deacon of Earth-Wood Hall, responsible for all matters therein. Elder Tu Mu has to fully cooperate with you."

The existence of Earth-Wood Hall was essentially for menial and laborious tasks, unimportant to Shu Mountain. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have assigned Xu Heng, a disciple with only mediocre cultivation and standing, to oversee the hall. Since Chu Liang has plans, they might as well let him do it.

"Thank you, Sect Leader!" Chu Liang quickly expressed his gratitude, then awkwardly said, "Actually, I think...there isn’t really a necessity for an Elder in the Earth-Wood Hall..."

If it were any other disciple saying this, they would probably be met with contempt. But when it came from Chu Liang, Master Wen Yuan actually gave it serious thought.

Afterward, he nodded and agreed, "Indeed."

...

"Hmph!" With a sneer, Elder Tu Mu left, muttering to himself in resentment, "Everyone in Earth-Wood Hall is my person. Let’s see what you can do."

When Chu Liang entered the hall, he saw five gray-robed senior brothers lined up in a row.

Despite standing in a line, their gazes towards Chu Liang were far from friendly. After all, the deacon disciples of the Earth-Wood Hall were mentored by Xu Heng, and his forced departure by Chu Liang naturally engendered hostility.

Chu Liang appeared to be unconcerned, and he said cheerfully, "Please introduce yourselves, so I can get to know you. You will all have to work hard from now on."

Although they were somewhat displeased, they could not openly defy the command given by the Sect Leader to Chu Liang, granting him full authority over Earth-Wood Hall. They could only respond passively.

The first man lazily introduced himself, "My name is Li Wanda."

The second man, who was similar in appearance to the first, said, "I’m his younger brother, and my name is Li Wanke."

"Fang Zhonghai." The third man introduced himself in even more casual manner.

The fourth man immediately said, "I am Chen Baoli."

The fifth man also introduced himself in a straightforward manner: "Bi Guiyuan."

The five dusky-looking men could only be distinguished by their heights and sizes. Chu Liang, after listening to them, just chuckled and turned around, "Well, my senior brothers. I didn’t bring any gifts, but from now on, I will triple the base monthly salary of the Earth-Wood Hall. For each building you construct, you can take 10 percent from the income generated. Of course, if the quality doesn’t meet the standards, there won’t be any incentives. And if we make enough profits this year, there will be a year-end bonus as well. I can’t guarantee much, but I can promise that your efforts in the Earth-Wood Hall will definitely be rewarded in the future."

"It doesn’t matter if you don’t acknowledge me right now, as long as..." Chu Liang turned back around, but his sentence was cut off halfway.

Standing in front of him were five bright, radiant men, with red flushes on their faces and happiness exuded from their smiles. Their eyes were full of hope and admiration.

Bi Guiyuan grasped Chu Liang’s hand firmly, "Junior Brother Chu, if anyone tries to mess with you here at the Earth-Wood Hall, it means they are messing with me!"

"They’re messing with all of us!" The other four men chimed in loudly.

"I’d just like to say..." Chu Liang nodded with a touched expression, "The Shu Mountain Sect still has plenty of good people."

He led the men to sit in a quiet room and then took out a block of Earth Sand, "I plan to invite Array Immortal Dong Futu to design a formation and integrate this Earth Sand into the building, which can achieve the best results. My senior brothers, could you help me design the architectural style? We should strive for the best."

"Earth Sand? Array Immortal Dong Futu?"

Listening to Chu Liang’s words, the men felt a sense of wonder. It seemed as if this young man had elevated their status to another level just by arriving.

Can we really succeed?

Seeing their somewhat unconfident expressions, Chu Liang encouraged, "My senior brothers, I believe you’re the best craftsmen under the sky, you can definitely do it!"

"We have been drifting in the world for half of our lives, without a good leader..." Li Wanda held his fists up in the air, "Junior Brother Chu, if you don’t mind..."

"No need to be polite, no need to be polite..." Chu Liang quickly got up, "Anyway, my senior brothers just need to prepare a plan for me, and I will follow up."

...

Upon returning to Silver Sword Peak, he tidied up and prepared to go to Yu Capital City to find Dong Futu.

He’d met Array Immortal Dong Futu before, but they weren’t very close. However, Xu Hongqiu, his personal disciple, was a good friend of Chu Liang. He’d even taught Wen Yulong a formation for some time, and they had a close relationship. Chu Liang planned to take Wen Yulong with him, and as long as he gave ample compensation, it shouldn’t be a problem.

His expenses were too high recently, mainly because purchasing the Demon-slaying Sword had cost a fortune, almost draining the wealth of Chu Liang, the richest man in the Shu Mountain Sect.

But the expenditure was worth it.

He took out the Demon-slaying Sword, gently wiped the sharp edge, and felt an abyss-like power. Having this sword in his hand, he could sense that the flowers and grasses in Silver Sword Peak didn’t dare to look at him.

Just as he was about to go to Wen Yulong, a cry came from outside, and a white crane descended.

It turned out to be this month’s issue of the Seven Star Mansion Report.

After six years, the layout of the Seven Star Mansion Report had changed. The first page had become a simple contents page with some captivating headlines written on it.

The first one, for instance, was "Zen Master Da Yu Meditates in the Southern Sea, Yunque Temple Attacked by Two Demons."

The second headline read, "Apprentice from Mang Mountain Mysteriously Attacks Wu’an City, But For What Reason?"

Seeing these two headlines, Chu Liang initially wanted to laugh, thinking about how the Seven Star Mansion Report has become more second-rate over the years. But his smile quickly faded.

The third headline read, "Hero with the Divine Whip Finally Returns, Generously Spends Fortune at the Heavenly Banquet."