Chapter 56 Calculation

The design of the deputy leader is quite interesting. When multiple deacons lead a team on a mission, their credit is calculated based on the number of survivors and the items they turn in. To prevent deacons from using their superior strength to kill other team members, the actual deacons are not allowed to participate in the official exploration unless necessary. Instead, they select a deputy leader from their respective teams.

The position of deputy leader is highly sought after. This position serves as the deacon's de facto leader, commanding the team and charting the course. They also secure the greatest benefits for themselves, which they then pass on to the deacons. Therefore, choosing a deputy leader requires careful consideration.

For example, Qi Mingzhe, one of Elder Wen's direct disciples, was considered the strongest among the disciples, able to suppress the others. Similarly, although he rarely went on field missions, he was favored by Elder Wen and given numerous opportunities. He had the ability to discern what was truly valuable, which was enough for Feng Wutong. Furthermore, Elder Wen had slipped some goodies into Feng Wutong's hands, so she at least had that guarantee.

As one of the Feiyan Pavilion deacons with the second highest realm in the team, Qiu Zhengxing chose Hu Yuelang, who was also a direct disciple of Elder Wen. He was also the only one in the group who had a good relationship with Feng Wutong, and he looked at Feng Wutong with a teasing smile.

"To be honest, I think these disciples have already explored the secret realm."

Feng Wutong naturally understood what he meant, but why couldn't she take the credit for the exploration after taking the bribe? "But exploring once more is also a good thing. Those who are capable should do more work."

"Yes, capable people should be given more work. I spent a lot of time selecting a replacement leader, but the one I chose has absolutely no experience. I'm afraid we can't rely on him for exploration." Sikong Qian immediately followed up with a smile. Since no one offered him a bribe, he directly promoted Yan Yunjuan, a junior sister from the Weird Weapon Pavilion in Huaxue Ridge, to take over.

"Hey, then it's just right for your team to lead the living sacrifice~" The man who spoke in a masculine voice in the corner was playing with his hair. He used lead powder to make up like the women in Tiandao folk. At first glance, he looked more radiant than Feng Wutong.

Sikong Qian smiled. "Brother Du Hui, I think your team has a lot of experience, and they're definitely going to be indispensable in opening up new land. So, a small figure like me really has no complaints about doing odd jobs."

Du Hui rolled his eyes and immediately touched the corners of his eyes in fear, letting out a muffled breath through his nose in response.

"Actually, I'd like to apply to open up new land." A lively girl's voice jumped out from the doorway and reached everyone's ears. Shen Edai touched her head apologetically under everyone's gaze. "I'm late in selecting a replacement! Sorry, Senior Sister."

"Okay, then it's your turn." Feng Wutong agreed immediately, and then asked curiously, "Aren't you looking forward to this mission?"

Shen Edai walked to the end of the line and high-fived Du Hui, then poked her head out from behind Du Hui's tall figure, revealing a cute dimple on her face.

"Those disciples are a bunch of complete losers. At least if we let them handle logistics, they'll be more alive. Do you know how long it took me to choose who would come out?"

Cai Miao, who was standing opposite her, looked at her tenderly and echoed, "Who is it?"

Shen Edai and Cai Miao were both Blood Swallow disciples of Feiyan Pavilion. Their strength had already reached the level of Deacon, and they were only a few missions away from promotion. They often collaborated on missions and had a close relationship. She complained expertly, "He's a disciple of Shenglu Pavilion in Zanghua Valley! Someone named Qiao Yangrui, who cultivates flowers and plants at Shenglu Pavilion. He has time for arduous cultivation, so his realm is a bit higher, but he's completely inexperienced. Besides him, there's no one else in the middle Jindan stage, so we had to choose him."

"I remember there's a pretty good disciple of the Fire Prison Pavilion elder in your team?"

"Dead! Poisoned. Qiao Yangrui said he accidentally ingested a poisonous pill, but he still handed the storage bag to me intact, so I'll call him a fool."

Cai Miao shrugged. "That's nothing we can do."

"Okay, the sacrifice team has been selected, so now it's time to discuss the vanguard."

Feng Wutong said slowly, "I'll be the second team. Is that okay with you?"

While Feng Wutong was still arguing over the team arrangements, Luo Xuanyi left Ren Xiaqi at the inn and wandered around Yingshan Town.

The smiles of the people she met on the street were so vibrant, Luo Xuanyi had never seen anyone smile like that before. There were also vendors selling a strange red fruit, strung together and covered in a transparent amber shell. No matter how she looked at it, it reminded her of the string of offal from Taoist Hua Shen's experiment. She had no idea what was so delicious about it.

Some people were sipping tea in the teahouse, while others were standing in front of a table, holding a folding fan and talking loudly. Luo Xuanyi approached curiously and found that many disciples were already watching.

"It's storytelling, like telling stories for money. They make a living from it."

Luo Xuanyi turned and dodged, just as Qi Mingzhe's coquettish, wide red sleeves brushed past. He didn't seem embarrassed at all, and he flung his robe aside and put his hands behind his back.

"It's weird, isn't it? I can actually make a living just by talking. The world out there is too outrageous. At least I can't imagine it."

Lu Kewei smiled silently at Luo Xuanyi, then bent over and followed behind Qi Mingzhe. The role of these underlings was to do those unrefined things at times like this. He didn't open his mouth to greet Luo Xuanyi, but got straight to the point.

"Junior Sister Yi, we've been looking for you everywhere. You've never been out on a mission, right? As an Alchemist, you're an important member of our team. We need to stay together so we can discuss strategies at any time."

There was only one thing he could do. Qi Mingzhe noticed her gaze and spread his hands in a friendly manner. "Oh, that's right. Those people aren't worthy of being with us. Don't worry about those guys who were rude to you before. Speaking of which, I haven't apologized to you yet. Why don't we go back to the restaurant and sit down and talk?"

Lu Kewei also smiled cautiously. Luo Xuanyi glanced at the bustling street and nodded.

Three chapters posted on the 29th, passionate revision ing