I Can See Your Combat Power

Chapter 701 -Nine Hundred and Ninety Seven: Teasing

Lanshan City, Sect Head’s Temporary Residence

“Chief Trainer? Consultant?” Tang Luo frowned as he received the decree, after a glance, he questioned curiously, “Is this a mistake? Shouldn’t the rewards be resources or secret techniques, why is there mention of conscription?”

Marshal Star Pavilion’s chief refused to accept this decree and pushed it back into the messenger’s hands, “Go back to North Mountain and report to Elder Council, tell them I’m already overwhelmed with administering Marshal Star Pavilion and have no extra energy to spare. The responsibilities of Chief Trainer of Lanshan city and Consultant of the Secret Arts Pavilion are immense, Elder Council will have to find someone more capable.”

He had devoted all his energy to the research of the black soul sphere, he had no time to accept this decree. A glance at Tang Bin was enough to tell him that the position of Chief Trainer in the Martial Hall wasn’t a comfortable one to occupy. Lanshan City was currently the largest of the six cities in Lingjiang, one could only imagine the number of students it would have in the future. He had no desire to waste his time on this. He had thought that declining the invitation to the Reward Ceremony had clearly indicated his position, but he had underestimated Elder Council’s persistence. That was truly despairing.

Seeing Tang Luo return the decree with a look of distaste, Cai Buchu felt an urge to cry. For months, since his promotion from a code breaker at Wind Media Department to a Messenger of the Elder Council, he had issued at least seventy to eighty decrees. Regardless of whether it was an ordinary clansman, a branch clan leader, or even a Martial Ancestor from the Fierce Realm, no one had ever questioned the decrees issued by the Elder Council. They had all accepted them calmly. Why was everything different when it came to Tang Luo?

No wonder his right eye had been twitching when he came. It was because of this.

The young Wind Media messenger accepted the decree with a crestfallen look but stood frozen on the spot. As a responsible Messenger, he contemplated giving it another try. He was organizing his thoughts when Tang Luo interrupted him.

“Why are you still standing here? Are Messengers this idle? You aren’t trying to slack off, are you?” Tang Luo touched his chin, his face full of distaste, “Looking at your honest face, I wouldn’t have thought that you’d try something slick. I’m very disappointed!”

“I am not slacking off!” exclaimed the misunderstood young Wind Media member, waving the decree in his hand, “I was brainstorming on how to convince you to accept it. Don’t you understand how difficult you’re making my job by refusing?”

“tsk tsk tsk, to think you would spill your thoughts so easily, how can someone with no tact be an information worker?” Tang Luo shook his head, disapprovingly, “Good thing that the Elder Council saw your talents and made you a Messenger; otherwise, you would have leaked all of the Tang Clan’s secrets.”

For an intelligence worker, this was tantamount to abuse. The young Wind Media member’s face turned beet red, “I was originally responsible for decoding and encoding messages of Wind Media. How could I leak secrets? Don’t make things up!”

“Oh? Is that so!” Tang Luo feigned surprise and quickly corrected his mistake. He patted the young Wind Media person’s shoulder dismissively, “My apologies for misunderstanding. You’re doing a splendid job as a Messenger. Goodbye!”

“Hmph, as long as you know!” The young Messenger tucked the decree in his chest, strode out of the Sect Head’s temporary house without looking back. He felt he had once again defended his dignity in front of Tang Luo. As a Messenger… Ah! Wait!

His proud expression gave way to horror. The young Wind Media member felt the weight of the decree in his chest and looked back. The mansion’s gate was closing slowly and laughter was echoing from the courtyard.

What’s the difference between a Messenger unable to deliver a decree and a useless person? Cai Buchu saw a future filled with darkness.

On the other hand, Tang Luo, who had been teasing the young Wind Media member, paced towards the study, humming an unknown tune. Amidst the intense research, teasing these lively youngsters had a relaxing effect on his strained nerves. He hoped to have such a mix of work and leisure every day.

A cheerful Tang Luo walked into the courtyard to find Cui Dayou and Gong Zheng already seated in the hall, waiting eagerly.

As an accomplished hands-off manager, Tang Luo had divided his businesses into several parts, allowing him plenty of time.

There was no need to say much about Star Pavilion. Since Hua Ji took over, Tang Luo had not been bothered. The members of the Marshal Star Pavilion were becoming more and more militarized under Du Sha. The Gong Zheng-led Righteous Gang had been legitimately incorporated into the Righteous Business Group. In the past six months, the plots of barren land in the many major cities of Lingjiang have been reclaimed. The Righteous Business Group had not only regained its vitality, but also cooperated with the Tang Clan in resettling refugees and taking in orphans in various cities. Its reputation was unparalleled.

The group that flourished by bullying kind-hearted people had shown some humanity after experiencing a devastating catastrophe. This added some authentic meaning to Righteous Gang.

Seeing the rapid development of the Righteous Business Group, Tang Luo transferred Marshal Star Pavilion master, Cui Dayou to them, in order to train some reliable managers. This move filled the final void of the Righteous Business Group. Given that business was booming, these two men should be very busy. Why were they here?

With a wave, Tang Luo signaled them to stay seated as he walked into the hall. He randomly picked a seat, looked at the two people, and asked, “Has there been a problem with the Righteous Business Group?”

“Master, that’s not it. With Cui as the shopkeeper, the Righteous Business Group has already established itself in Lanshan and Fuling. Given Master’s reputation, no one dares to pose a threat. The prospects are promising!” Gong Zheng couldn’t help but feel proud discussing the Righteous Business Group. He was eager to report the recent situation and did not forget to brag about Cui Dayou.

Gong Zheng genuinely respected this chief shopkeeper assigned by Tang Luo. Prior to this, Gong Zheng believed business was just about buying and selling. It was Tang Luo who broadened his horizons, highlighting that business was as profound as martial arts. The appearance of Cui Dayou filled in all the basics of business knowledge for him. This made the former thug leader admire Tang Luo even more.

His most reliable guess having been negated, Tang Luo turned his attention to Cui Dayou and waited for his logical explanation.

“To report to Master, we are here due to a rumor circulating within the clan. It’s causing quite a stir!” Throughout, Cui Dayou placed himself in the position of Tang Luo’s housekeeper and strategist. He understood why he was valued. He wasn’t sure if Tang Luo would still value his insignificant contribution to strategy once he gained power and attracted numerous talents.