BXBX NOVEL Chapter 198 - 26 The Suddenly Rich Su Yan_1
Chapter 198 - 26 The Suddenly Rich Su Yan_1
Meanwhile, as Ye Fan was laboring to refine the top-notch Xian Rank immortal elixirs and artifacts, a group of people quietly left the Ye Family’s domain and sped off into the distance.
The leader was Su Yan.
One could say that Su Yan was currently the most influential figure in the Gate of Life and Death’s Eastern Continent branch, second only to the gate master.
A large portion of important positions within the Eastern Continent’s Gate of Life and Death were, at present, under the control of cultivators from the Ye Family.
A single word from Su Yan could incite a rebellion.
The only downside was that Su Yan hadn’t been successful in creating contact with the higher-ups of the Gate of Life and Death.
The communication between the upper and lower echelons of the gate was unidirectional.
Other than the gate master, no one else could reach the higher-ups of the Gate of Life and Death.
Suppressing her impulse to kill the gate master, Su Yan was still lacking in merits.
Even if the gate master died now, it was highly unlikely that Su Yan would have the opportunity to succeed him.
So Su Yan was biding her time, waiting until she amassed enough merits to strike down the gate master immediately.
He was just a Heavenly Immortal after all.
Su Yan was only a step away from reaching the Heavenly Immortal level herself.
It must be said that the Gate of Life and Death had great benefits, and Su Yan had managed to acquire a good amount of precious elixirs, which greatly accelerated her cultivation level growth.
If Su Yan hadn’t been a member of the Ye family, she might have been corroded by the sweetened cannonballs of the Gate of Life and Death.
Even if Su Yan couldn’t stand against the gate master of the Gate of Life and Death, wouldn’t Ye Fan be there to lend a hand?
With Su Yan’s presence, the Gate of Life and Death in the Eastern Continent retained no secrets from Ye Fan.
The gate master himself did not realise that they had fallen under surveillance.
“A major event is being planned within the sect that may potentially impact the entire Changming World, so we have to prepare ourselves now. When this event occurs, it will be our opportunity to rise to prominence.”
An event that could affect the Changming World?
The first thing Su Yan thought of was the Witch World.
Could it be that the Witch World was collaborating with the Gate of Life and Death?
It wouldn’t be out of character for the Gate of Life and Death to seek a partnership with the Witch World considering their way of doing things.
“We need to accelerate our infiltration into the other major powers.”
Talking about infiltrating other major powers made the gate master feel exasperated.
After enduring the nine nations war, the Gate of Life and Death had suffered heavy losses and lost a large number of its pawns.
Presently, the Eastern Continent was firmly under the control of the Dayu Empire, which greatly increased the difficulty for the Gate of Life and Death to infiltrate major powers.
The Dayu Empire was in a different league compared to the nine other empires.
Every time he thought of the Shadow Stone recording he saw recently where even a Golden Immortal was defeated, the gate master would break into a cold sweat.
A Golden Immortal had appeared; as the gate master, he felt that he had completely lost control over the Eastern Continent.
He was even contemplating whether he should abandon the Eastern Continent and retire in some other state instead.
A sudden thought struck Su Yan upon hearing the gate master’s words.
Earning accolades… wasn’t this a perfect opportunity?
“Let me handle the infiltration into the other powers, Gate Master,” Su Yan offered.
“You?”
The gate master cast a doubtful glance at Su Yan.
Even he was unsure about infiltrating the major powers within the Dayu Empire. Could Su Yan manage it?
“Have you forgotten my background, Gate Master?”
It was then that it dawned on the gate master that Su Yan’s background was not ordinary; she was a female member of the Ye family.
Recently, he had persuaded many cultivators from the Ye Family to join the Gate of Life and Death, all of whom had successfully passed the test posed by the Ancestor of Wu Xiang.
Given Su Yan’s position, she indeed stood a good chance of inserting pawns from the Gate of Life and Death within the major powers of the Dayu Empire.
“Gate Master, I am confident in sneaking in, but to acquire a high-ranking position there, I need certain… resources,” Su Yan hinted as she rubbed her hands together, looking at the gate master.
Recognizing Su Yan’s gesture, the gate master understood instantly.
Funds for the operation, right? No problem at all.
Despite being only a branch, the Gate of Life and Death never lacked operational funds.
Using resources to persuade other cultivators to join the Gate of Life and Death was one of their most tried and tested methods.
With a wave of his hand, a jade slip appeared before Su Yan.
As Su Yan’s divine sense peered inside, she was nearly blinded by the seemingly endless list of resources.
That’s too much!
The Gate of Life and Death was incredibly wealthy.
If the gate master hadn’t still been useful, Su Yan would have been tempted to kill him and take his goods.
The various treasures left her unable to decide which to select.
Suddenly, Su Yan saw a familiar item.
The Qi of the Human Emperor!
The Gate of Life and Death actually possessed the Qi of the Human Emperor.
The Qi of the Human Emperor was the most useful item for Ye Xiaoxiao; not even top-tier Immortal Artifacts were as beneficial.
“The Qi of the Human Emperor, Heavenly Illusion Root, Earth Spirit Grass…”
Su Yan listed a whole bunch of materials; aside from the Qi of the Human Emperor, the others were all materials that could be used to refine top-tier Immortal Artifacts and Xian Rank high-grade Immortal Pills.
“Stop, stop, stop!”
The gate master was almost struck breathless.
He asked you to choose funds for the operation, not to move house.
“One primary official, a Core Disciple of the Thousands of Leaves Academy, and a Deputy Sect Master of the Longevity Sect.”
Each of these three major powers were prime targets the Gate of Life and Death wished to conquer.
The gate master found himself at a loss for words, unable to voice his refusal.
The Gate of Life and Death also had KPIs to meet, after all.
If he could not meet those KPIs, he would face punishment, even as a gate master.
Furthermore, the resources were all owned by the Gate of Life and Death.
If they were used, it wouldn’t be his personal loss.
Everything was for the sake of the Gate of Life and Death.
Comforting himself thus, the gate master managed to squeeze out a brilliant smile.
“Executor Su Yan, everything rests on your shoulders now,” he said, causing a pile of resources to materialize on the ground.
Su Yan showed no hint of hesitation. Doing her job still required some capital, right?
It’s not a problem for her to insert a few people even though they are family, but isn’t there supposed to be a little benefit fee?
Looking at the pile of resources that had appeared in her storage ring, Su Yan was already contemplating which high-grade Immortal Artifacts her husband should refine for her next.
The Ribbon of Heaven and the Ring of Heaven and Earth seemed nice; they could be used both as jewelry and as weapons.
Practical as well as aesthetically pleasing, they could be said to be perfect high-grade Immortal Artifacts.
“Cough, cough. Executor Su, that’s enough for today. I hope to hear good news from you soon!”
Watching Su Yan’s smitten face, something felt off to the gate master, though he couldn’t pinpoint exactly what it was.
Especially the people of the Ye Family, their gazes towards him left him a bit uncomfortable.
Why did it feel like they were sizing him up, as if he were a fat sheep ready for slaughter?
Putting these thoughts to the back of his mind, the gate master turned to leave.
With this much operational budget, he had to report back to the headquarters of the Gate of Life and Death, and perhaps squawk about his penury a little.
If he didn’t ask for more resources, it would be tough to keep the Gate of Life and Death’s operations in the Eastern Continent going.
Su Yan did not pay any heed to the gate master’s departure; with a wave of her hand, she led the cultivators of the Ye Family away.
They were going to return to the Ye Family to divide the spoils!
This round of plunder made them instantly rich; they had struck it rich in one go!