Hunyuan Immortal Sect

Chapter 229 Internal and external cooperation
Time flies, and a few months passed in the blink of an eye, and Bianxia Town returned to its previous peace.

After Song Xian became the leader of Tianshan, he recalled the Tianshan monks stationed in Luofeng Valley on the pretext of Jiang Feng's order, and then distributed all the Tianshan resources to the various factions in the alliance.

Each family was given at least a piece of territory. Since everyone benefited, they naturally no longer harbored hostility towards the Hunyuan Sect. The threat from the Tianshan Sect was gone, and the alliance disintegrated.

With Jiang Feng's strong support, Song Xian also carried out drastic reforms within the Tianshan Sect.

In addition to leasing the resource territories occupied by the Tianshan Sect to individuals for cultivation on a contract basis, adjustments have also been made to the internal personnel of the Tianshan Sect.

In the past, the Tianshan Sect had ten leaders, each of whom controlled a team of soldiers and had more than ten to twenty men at his disposal.

Song Xian broke this system and mixed the Tianshan Sect monks into the various halls of the Hunyuan Sect to prevent them from forming a group.

In addition, he reorganized the Mountain Gate Guard Hall led by Zhong Wenyuan and the Inspection Hall led by Lin Zixiang.

The Guard Hall is fully responsible for the security of the mountain gate, and the Inspection Hall is responsible for inspecting the commercial teams coming and going.

In addition, he also fulfilled his promise and increased the salary of each Tianshan Sect monk by 20% in order to win people's hearts.

Of course, there will be resistance when making so many changes. Modzhenhan raised objections several times, especially to the personnel reorganization, and his opposition was the most intense.

However, Song Xian had already grasped the real power of Tianshan. Not only did he bring all the disciples of the sect to Tianshan and control all key positions, he also won over neutral factions such as Huang He. Therefore, although Modzhenhan strongly opposed it, he was powerless.

The reason why Song Xian reformed the personnel was not only to prevent these people from forming groups and causing trouble, but also to absorb all the monks of Tianshan Sect into Hunyuan Sect so that the two sides could be completely integrated.

Although we cannot do this now, we must first lay a solid foundation and not allow these Tianshan faction leaders to continue to run their own factions and form small circles.

Therefore, even if it completely offends Modzhenhan, he must forcefully push forward these personnel changes.

At the end of the year, Song Xian convened another financial meeting and told all the Tianshan Sect monks to put down their current affairs and attend.

During the meeting, he disclosed the Tianshan Sect's treasury finances and all its income for this year, and introduced the Hunyuan Sect's system, distributing 50% of the income proportionally to everyone.

This surprised all the Tianshan monks who came to attend the meeting. This had never happened before in the Tianshan Sect.

In the past, when Wu Yaozu and Chen Yunlong were the bosses, they never disclosed their income, and only a few leaders knew the details.

As for dividends, that is something that is even unthinkable.

As soon as Song Xian said this, cheers rose one after another in the hall, followed by thunderous applause that lasted for a long time.

No matter who they are or what environment they are in, the people at the bottom of society always yearn for openness and fairness.

Hearing the thunderous applause, Song Xian showed a sincere smile on his face. He knew that at this moment, many cultivators of the Tianshan Sect had sincerely recognized him as the leader.

Even if a small number of people still have ulterior motives, there is nothing to be afraid of.

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It was a very cold season in Bianxi City in January. The biting cold wind blew on the face like a knife, cutting the cheeks and causing pain.

The sky was covered with heavy snow, and the whole place was covered in white.

At this time of year, people in Bianxi City usually stay in their small houses, gathering around the fire to keep warm. Even monks would not choose to go out unless they had something important to do.

Outside Qiyuan Mountain, a group of cultivators braved the cold wind and heavy snow to form a long queue. There was no doubt that these people came to meet Jiang Feng, the leader of the Beast Taming Sect.

Unlike Yang Jinzhang, Jiang Feng never works outside the office and he does not have a house outside the office. All those who seek him for work come directly to Qiyuan Mountain to meet him.

There are a lot of people asking to see him today, because it is the beginning of the new year, and many of the Beastmaster Sect’s industrial cooperation forces are coming to report on their affairs to him.

In addition to these people, there are more caravans doing business.

Because Yang Jinzhang’s previous rule was to issue passes once a year and they were only valid for that year.

Whether you get a pass in January or June, it can only be used within the year.

So many people went to buy passes from Yang Jinzhang after the New Year.

Jiang Feng took office in May last year. Strictly speaking, this was the beginning of his first year in office.

The topic of changes in trade passes has long been a hot topic.

In September last year, news came out that Yan Jiangfeng was going to abolish the pass system and adopt another charging method, which caused heated discussions among the caravans.

This rumor is not groundless.

There was an internal strife in Tianshan Sect, and Jiang Feng was furious. He appointed Song Xian, the head of Hunyuan Sect, as the head of Tianshan Sect. The fact that Hunyuan Sect had taken over the sect was known to everyone in Bianxi City.

As the saying goes, a new official starts with three things. Now the person in charge of Bianxi City in the Beast Taming Sect has been replaced, and the person in charge of the Tianshan Sect has also been replaced.

It is not uncommon for a new emperor to introduce new policies.

Moreover, the Tianshan Sect built two cities and villages on the common route last year, which was also known to everyone in the caravan. Many people speculated that the two cities and villages built by the Tianshan Sect were related to Jiang Feng's new policy.

.........

In the spacious and bright hall, a burly middle-aged man was
He was led into the inner room, where more than a dozen monks were already seated, all of them leaders of various caravans.

People travel between Dongluo City and Bianxi City in Muhe Grassland all year round, so naturally they know each other.

"Friend Chang Dao is here too."

"Brother Chang, you are late."

Someone present greeted the big man enthusiastically. The man surnamed Chang responded and sat down next to him.

"I heard that Senior Jiang Feng has new rules for caravan trade this year. Have you fellow Daoists heard about them?"

"I heard the pass was going to be cancelled."

"A new official has three big things to do when he takes office. Every new leader has to do something fancy to make his presence felt. When Senior Yang first came, he supported the Tianshan Sect, which is why he came up with this pass rule. Now that Senior Jiang is here, the Tianshan Sect has immediately changed its leader, so there will most likely be some action."

"Canceling the pass is a good thing for us, as it saves us from having to pay a large amount of spirit stones every year."

"You're thinking quite nicely. At most, it's just a change of tactics. The amount of spirit stones you should pay will definitely be no less than the original amount. Who would throw away the fat meat in their mouth for no reason?"

Everyone was talking, and as time went on, more and more people were brought into the hall, all of them seeking passes to see Jiang Feng.

Several hours passed and no one was summoned to see Jiang Feng. It was not until dark that several disciples of the Beast Taming Sect came in from outside. The one leading them was Jiang Feng's disciple Xu Hao.

Everyone stood up immediately upon seeing him arrive, all of them acting submissively. Xu Hao took the main seat, his gaze sweeping across the group. "To cut a long story short, starting this year, all caravans traveling to and from the Muhe Grassland will no longer need a pass. You can buy and sell goods freely. There's only one requirement: all goods must be purchased and sold at designated shops."

"Then, when you pass Sunset Ridge and Meridian Ridge, enter the inspection area there and pay 10% of the item's price in spirit stones to the inspector."

"Let me be frank. If any caravan that doesn't enter Sunset Territory or Ziwu Ridge for inspection is intercepted and its goods are stolen or people are killed or injured, don't come to me. This department will not be held responsible."

"Those who purchase items from Qin and sell them on the Muhe Grassland will be charged a 10% fee when passing through Sunset Ridge."

"Similarly, those who purchase items from Muhe Grassland and sell them on Sunset Ridge will also be charged a 10% fee when passing through Ziwu Ridge."

"In short, whether you're coming or going, as long as there's something being bought or sold, we'll only charge you once each time."

"Someone from the designated shops in Bianxi City will issue a price list and give it to the inspection area at 10% of the product price."

"As for the goods purchased from Muhe Grassland, the Sunset Ridge Inspection District will charge 70% of the purchase price from the designated shops in Bianxi City."

"Do you understand everything?"

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The cold is still biting, but the sun is shining brightly.

On Sunset Ridge, a huge city has risen from the ground.

The city village is several miles in radius, with tall city walls on all sides. Only the north and south gates are open. Ten monks dressed in Tianshan Sect uniforms are standing at the entrances and exits.

There are warehouses and halls inside the city, and there are people on duty in each place.

In the distance, a caravan was coming slowly. The leading man was riding on a tall blood camel, followed by twenty or thirty blood camels. Each camel was loaded with many packages of different sizes.

"Boss, that's Sunset Ridge Manor." A young cultivator behind him said.

"Go check out the situation first."

"Okay." The young monk jumped off the camel and quickly walked to the bottom of the city gate tower.

"I'm Xu Fang and a few of my brothers doing some small business. We've come here on the orders of Senior Jiang. I'm wondering how we can get through to your place?"

The leader of the ten standing cultivators responded, "Fellow Daoist Xu, do you have a price list from the shop designated by Senior Jiang?"

"some."

"Then please come in! We'll check the item list. If everything is correct, you can pay 10% of the price list fee and then you can leave."

The man named Xu Fang immediately returned to the caravan. Soon, dozens of blood camels arrived in front of the city and filed into the city.

Inside is a straight bluestone road, which is very wide, with many tall and spacious warehouses on both sides.

After everyone entered the inner room, a man dressed in Hunyuan Sect attire approached and said with a smile, "Welcome to the Sunset Ridge inspection area. Please enter Warehouse No. 1 in an orderly manner and cooperate with the inspection of the items."

As soon as he finished speaking, two strong mortal men appeared behind him and led everyone to the first warehouse on the left.

There were many tables and benches on both sides of the room, and dozens of strong mortal men were standing by.

Among them, a monk dressed in Hunyuan Sect clothing came forward to greet them.

"Thank you for your hard work, fellow Taoists. Please let me have a look at the price list."

The man at the head of the caravan pulled out two files from his sleeve and handed them to him: "These items of ours come from two different shops, the Beastmaster Sect Shop and the Fengyu Shop. They were both designated by Senior Jiang."

The reason for purchasing items in two different shops is that some items in Tianyu shop are cheaper than those in Beast Taming Sect shop, while some items are exclusive to Beast Taming Sect shop.

The man from Hunyuan Sect took the file. The prices of all the items were clearly listed and all were stamped with the shop's seal.

"Fellow Daoists, please rest aside for a while." At the command of the man from Hunyuan Sect, dozens of strong men in the warehouse immediately stepped forward to unload the supplies from the camels' backs, then opened them and checked them one by one.

All the items were registered and handed over to the man from Hunyuan Sect.

After comparing the compiled list of items with the one issued by the shop, and confirming that they were correct, the man took out his seal and stamped the list of items issued by the shop.

He then ordered a man to lead the caravan to the next hall, where there was another Hunyuan Sect cultivator and many mortals.

The two sides talked for a few words, Hunyuanzong issued him a receipt, and then he was led to the next place.

He ran through three halls and was finally allowed to leave after paying five hundred spirit stones.

"If you are dissatisfied with the service provided by the staff this time, you can turn left to the Government Affairs Hall to file a complaint. We will handle it promptly, punish the relevant personnel, and ensure that you feel at home next time you come." The female cultivator dressed in Hunyuan Sect's clothing was all smiles.

.........

The moon is dark and the wind is high.

In front of the brightly lit mansion, a beam of light shot down, revealing a thin middle-aged man.

"Senior Talwa, thank you for your visit. We are sorry for not welcoming you in person." Outside the mansion, two men from the Muhe grassland had been waiting for a long time. When they saw the newcomer, they immediately went up to him and saluted with flattering faces.

The Foundation Establishment cultivator glanced at the two of them and said, "I didn't come here today to listen to your nonsense. You said there's a second-level spirit vein that's within easy reach. Where is it?"

"This is not a place to talk, Senior Talwa, please follow us inside and we will talk."

The three of them entered the mansion together and sat down in the hall.

"Senior Talwa, allow me to introduce you. This is Fellow Daoist Hermes from the Tianshan Sect. This spiritual vein originates from their Tianshan Sect."

The man named Hermes continued, "I have long heard of your great name, Senior Talwa. It is an honor for me to meet you today."

Talwa said coldly: "I just want to know where the second-level spiritual vein you mentioned is?"

"It's right here in Tianshan. Our sect has a second-tier spiritual vein. If you can help us recapture Tianshan, we'll give you this second-tier spiritual vein as a reward. You can stay there to cultivate. Furthermore, our sect will provide you with a generous amount of spiritual stones every year for your support, and you won't have to assume any responsibility."

"Tianshan Sect? Why are you looking for me?"

"Senior, you may not know this, but the Tianshan Sect has long since changed its name and been usurped by the Hunyuan Sect. We wish to recapture Tianshan, and we hope you can lend a hand."

"Hunyuan Sect? Which sect is this?"

"He's a small sect in Bianxia Town, not very powerful, but he took advantage of our internal strife to enter Tianshan. I don't know what secret means he used, but he bribed the newly appointed leader of the Beast Taming Sect and made him the head of the Tianshan sect. All of our brothers are dissatisfied with him, but he has already occupied Tianshan and is in control. If you are willing to help us, we can work together from within and without to seize Tianshan. Our sect will reward you handsomely."

(End of this chapter)