Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Accompanied by Meng Fei and his siblings, Wang Chen returned to Shangxun Heavenly Master Pavilion.

He called over the manager of the mansion.

The former manager, along with a group of miscellaneous servants and maids, had all been dismissed by Wang Chen, and now the people newly recruited into the Heavenly Master Pavilion were basically arranged by the Xi Family.

Wang Chen, of course, could not trust the Xi Family completely, but they were certainly cleaner than the previous group.

For example, the new manager was very diligent and reliable, organizing the affairs of the mansion in an orderly manner, saving Wang Chen a lot of trouble.

"Manager Zhang."

He spoke directly, "These children, I have great use for them, you are responsible for arranging their livelihood."

Manager Zhang was startled in his heart and hurriedly replied, "This one understands, please rest assured, Heavenly Master!"

It was clear from Wang Chen's words that there was no room for negligence.

Wang Chen nodded, "Hmm, all expenses will be taken from the public account."

As the Guarding Heavenly Master of Shangxun Heavenly Master Pavilion, Wang Chen was entitled to a portion of the offerings from the taxes of Xun City District.

For everyday living and immortal cultivation.

Seven boroughs and thirty-nine streets of Xun City District, with nearly three hundred thousand inhabitants, this offering was no small amount!

The former Guarding Heavenly Master was incompetent, with power slipping away like a puppet, naturally unable to command the financial authority.

Upon taking office, Wang Chen had an Executor executed as a warning to others, suppressed Director Wu Jingwei, followed by a cleansing of the entire Shangxun Heavenly Master Pavilion, and naturally took back the financial authority.

A mere trickle from this public account was enough for Meng Fei and his siblings to start anew and live comfortably!

Manager Zhang led the group of children away.

In fact, from leaving the Xun Seven Grottoes to arriving at the Heavenly Master Pavilion, they were completely bewildered the whole time, with only Meng Fei behaving somewhat normally, while the other children seemed to be sleepwalking.

It would probably take some time before they could truly adapt to their completely changed fortunes!

After giving his instructions, Wang Chen no longer concerned himself with these trivial matters of livelihood; the people below would take care of them. His minor oversight was entirely sufficient.

He sent a Talisman Message to Xi Manyun.

After receiving the Talisman Message, Xi Manyun hurried over to the Heavenly Master Pavilion.

She had just taken over the one borough and five streets originally belonging to Xiang Yingzhe, increasing her territory several fold. Despite the support of her family, she was still extremely busy.

But when Wang Chen summoned, no matter how busy, Xi Manyun had to make time to come.

Naturally, Wang Chen wasn't looking for trouble for no reason; he inquired about recent developments from her.

Xi Manyun's takeover of the new territory was currently smooth. The several gangs that had been entrenched in the one borough and five streets had all presented offerings to her—this signified submission.

During this process, Director Wu Jingwei did not make any trouble.

And the Xiang Family, who should have reacted most strongly, was surprisingly silent with not a peep of movement.

This left the prepared Xi Manyun feeling like she had thrown a punch into empty space.

But she did not become the slightest bit optimistic because of this. Instead, she was full of worry, "Heavenly Master, I'm concerned that they may be conspiring in the shadows, plotting ill deeds!"

Xi Manyun's conjecture was not baseless worry, but a very likely scenario.

Director Wu Jingwei himself was a member of the Purple Mansion Superior, and he had been the de facto ruler of Shangxun Heavenly Master Pavilion for several years. As a representative of the local immortal cultivation family, how could he possibly content himself beneath Wang Chen!

If this guy had been hopping up and down from the start, he would have been easier to deal with.

The current situation was undoubtedly quite troublesome.

There is a saying that one cannot be a thief for a thousand days without being detected, but a retracted enemy is the hardest to handle!

"I understand."

Wang Chen nodded and said, "You keep an eye on them, just report to me in time if anything happens."

Xi Manyun's worries did not mean Wang Chen shared the same concerns.

To him, Wu Jingwei and his ilk were nothing but a bunch of clowns. No matter what kind of conspiracies and tricks they played, they were all a joke in the face of absolute power!

In this world where mighty power belonged to oneself, the rules of the game were always made by the strong.

Wang Chen possessed not only formidable strength but also the moral high ground, so fearing those wraiths and weird spirits would be absurd!

Of course, necessary precautions still had to be taken.

"Disciple heard some news."

Xi Manyun hesitated, then said, "That day, Chief Wu went to the Chief Town Heavenly Master's residence, but didn't even get to see Heavenly Master Luo's face. It's said that Heavenly Master Luo has no intention of getting involved in our Shangxun Heavenly Master Pavilion's internal strife."

"Hmm?"

Wang Chen was somewhat surprised, "Where did this news come from?"

"Disciple's subordinate overheard it, not sure if it's true."

Xi Manyun replied, "Disciple thinks that if it's true, then it must have come from within the Chief Town Heavenly Master's residence."

Now that was interesting!

Wang Chen had slapped Wu Jingwei's face and had been prepared for the other party to get Luo Han to suppress him.

But Luo Han had unexpectedly ignored the situation.

It seemed that the Chief Town Heavenly Master was not truly united with the local family's power.

But it might also be just a warning.

"Don't worry about it."

Wang Chen thought for a moment and said, "I will handle the affairs above, you just make sure to manage the markets and streets below properly."

Xi Manyun kneeled in obeisance, "I will obey the order!"

Wang Chen then talked with her for almost half a two-hour period.

After Xi Manyun had left, Wang Chen had Meng Fei summoned over.

Manager Zhang's efficiency was indeed very good, as in less than two two-hour periods, this youth had transformed completely.

He was now clean and neat, his previously messy hair neatly combed into a Taoist bun, his facial features were handsome, his complexion rosy, and dressed in tidy cyan clothes, he was the very image of an attractive youth.

The most important change was Meng Fei's essence, qi, and spirit, which were completely different from when he had been in the grotto.

"Not bad."

Wang Chen was satisfied, "That's how it should be. From now on, in the residence, manage your younger brothers and sisters well. If they commit errors, half of the blame will fall upon you!"

To nurture talents, it wasn't enough to just give them treats, necessary admonishments were indispensable.

Wang Chen had bound him together with his younger siblings, wanting this child of fate to exhibit initiative.

"Rest assured!"

Meng Fei was almost ready to swear an oath, "Disciple will definitely manage them well, and should there be any mistakes, I am willing to be held accountable!"

He scratched his head, asking somewhat sheepishly, "Immortal Master, when can disciple begin to learn the Immortal Law?"

Wang Chen smiled and said, "In another half-month, depending on how you recover."

For a normal person who had damaged their foundation, unless there was a miracle drug capable of defying heaven and altering fate, a long period of careful recuperation would be necessary.

But with Meng Fei's exceptional talent, it was estimated that he would be mostly recovered in another half-month.

Meng Fei was overjoyed, "Thank you, Heavenly Master!"

Wang Chen was about to offer some more encouragement when suddenly Manager Zhang rushed into the Council Hall, "Great Heavenly Master, a group of people have just arrived outside and are all kneeling at the entrance!"

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The second update is delivered.