"Eastern Depot, Dragon Guard Manor!"
Hearing what Yang Xiao said, Dongfang Bubai frowned slightly, suddenly feeling a bit of a problem.
Although Dongfang Bubai has now entered the Grandmaster realm, and his Sun Moon Cult has become even more powerful after annexing the Ming Cult.
However, compared to Cao Zhengchun, who controlled the Eastern Depot, and Zhu Wushi, who founded the Dragon Guard Manor, he seemed somewhat inferior.
If all the forces within the Ming Cult's territory were to side with the Eastern Depot and the Dragon Guard Manor, it would indeed be a thorny issue for Dongfang Bubai.
However, just as Dongfang Bubai frowned and pondered how to deal with the situation before him, Zhou Dian, one of the Five Wanderers of the Ming Cult, quickly entered the main hall.
"Reporting to the Master, the Giant Whale Gang, the Long River Gang, the Luo Sword Sect..."
After reporting the names of more than a dozen second-rate forces and more than thirty third-rate forces, Zhou Dian took a breath before continuing, "These forces have just paid back the taxes they owed my sect over the past ten years, totaling 4.37 million taels of silver."
Upon hearing the words, Tong Baixiong, Wei Yixiao, and the others were all taken aback.
Yang Xiao then asked, "Why are these forces all paying back these taxes at the same time now?"
Zhou Dian responded, "I don't know either. About an incense stick's time ago, they pulled carts and wagons to the foot of Bright Summit and handed over the taxes."
On the high platform, Dongfang Bubai pondered for a moment before asking, "Who is behind these forces?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Xiao cupped his hands and said, "Reporting to the Sect Leader, all those that Zhou Dian just mentioned are forces that have pledged allegiance to the Dragon Guard Manor."
"The Dragon Guard Manor, does Zhu ignore it?"
As he murmured to himself, Dongfang Bubai seemed to recall the time when Bai Xiaosheng had sent a message to Chu Qinghe in Chu Qinghe's courtyard, asking Chu Qinghe to help treat Zhu Wushi. A knowing look appeared in his eyes, and a smile slowly curved his lips.
However, in the next instant, the smile on Dongfang Bubai's lips vanished quickly, and he returned to his usual cold demeanor.
"Yang Xiao, Tong Baixiong, you two will each lead the Fenglei Hall and the Five Elements Flag to collect all the taxes that other forces have owed the Ming Cult over the years. Those who disobey will die."
"Your subordinate obeys."
Tong Baixiong immediately agreed to what Dongfang Bubai said.
But Yang Xiao, standing to the side, looked troubled.
"Um?"
But before Yang Xiao could think further, the next moment, a whooshing sound rang out.
A wisp of energy instantly passed through Yang Xiao's clothes on his shoulder and landed on the ground behind him, blasting a three-foot-wide crater.
Sensing the movement behind him, Yang Xiao broke out in a cold sweat instantly and immediately knelt on one knee, replying, "Master, please forgive me."
With his head lowered, feeling Dongfang Bubai's gaze, which was as sharp as an ice blade, upon him, Yang Xiao felt cold sweat trickling down his forehead and dripping onto the ground.
Upon seeing this, everyone else in the hall was startled.
Wei Yixiao wanted to speak, but after noticing Tong Baixiong's gesture beside him, he immediately shut his mouth.
For a moment, the entire hall fell silent.
It wasn't until three breaths later that Yang Xiao felt the gaze, which was completely devoid of any warmth, move away from him.
At the same time, Dongfang Bubai's cold and domineering voice slowly rang out.
"Considering you were following me just now, I will let bygones be bygones for what happened earlier. But if you dare to hesitate to speak my words again, that wisp of true energy will not just pass through your clothes."
Upon hearing this, Yang Xiao quickly replied, "Your subordinate understands."
After giving a cold snort in his heart, Dongfang Bubai said in a cold voice, "Bao Dachu stays. The rest of you, leave."
Upon hearing this, Yang Xiao and the others quickly stood up and walked out of the main hall.
As he walked, Yang Xiao, who had just brushed with death, still looked shaken, clearly quite frightened.
After everyone else had left, Dongfang Bubai turned to Bao Dachu and asked, "Have you finished the task I instructed you and Sang Sanniang to do?"
Upon hearing Dongfang Bubai's question, Bao Dachu hurriedly replied, "Reporting to the Master, as per your instructions, Third Sister has secretly sent all the rare and special medicinal herbs remaining in the Ming Cult to Young Master Chu. Based on the message I received today, the herbs should arrive at Young Master Chu's residence today, but..."
However, at the end, Bao Dachu paused for a moment before continuing, "It's just that Ping Yizhi himself is interested in those rare flowers and herbs in the Ming Cult. Now the leader has ordered all of these things to be sent to Young Master Chu. Ping Yizhi has been hiding in his room for three days on a hunger strike, saying he wants to starve himself to death."
"During this period, some disciples in the sect wanted to seek treatment from Ping Yizhi, but were turned away by him. They could only be treated by Ping Yizhi's disciples."
As he spoke, Bao Dachu's tone carried a hint of helplessness.
That's why there's the saying "old people are like children." Even though Ping Yizhi is over seventy years old, he acts like a child when he's upset. This grown man actually staged a hunger strike behind closed doors.
Upon learning of Ping Yizhi's situation, Dongfang Bubai frowned slightly.
But after pondering for a few moments, Dongfang Bubai shook his head again.
Unlike others in the Sun Moon Cult, Ping Yizhi was extremely useful, and it was because of Ping Yizhi that Dongfang Bubai was able to optimize the Sunflower Manual unharmed.
Dongfang Bubai naturally treated Ping Yizhi with many favors.
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