Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 421 On Qiyun Mountain

Just imagine it: below stands a group of muscular, shirtless, devilishly muscular men, and above them stands the seemingly delicate and pretty Shen Qiuling…

Then a group of people shouted in unison, "Boss Shen is awesome!"...

No wonder Senior Sister Shen Qiuling has such a volatile temper. As a female martial arts master, she can tame these men so well. How could she not be able to do that herself?

But if that Senior Sister Shen Qiuling were replaced by him…

A group of men, shirtless with two axes at their waists, bent over and shouted in unison, "Boss Han?!"

This scene... is truly impactful.

Han Yi felt a chill run down his spine; he could hardly believe it—it was simply too beautiful. “From now on, call me Envoy Han…” He paused, wanting them to address him as Envoy Han, but then suddenly felt it wasn’t quite right. “Just call me Inspector. Don’t give me any of that nonsense.”

Qu Qiao thought for a moment and said, "Then let's call you Master Han, or how about we address you as Inspector?"

"Anything is fine, as long as you don't call me boss, I'll do whatever you want." Han Yi nodded: "Tell me about the situation. To be honest, I'm still a little unfamiliar with the area I'm in charge of."

“Okay, Mr. Han, the area that Shen Qiuling is in charge of includes…” Qu Qiao introduced honestly.

Before long, Han Yi had gained a certain understanding of the regional industries he was about to take over.

In terms of manpower, there are about a hundred skilled individuals, of course, all of whom are those who were eliminated from the outer academy and had no hope of entering the inner academy, or those who were recruited from outside the academy.

In terms of industry, there is a mine in the Qiyun Mountain area near Jingtianzhuang, several villages and towns outside the city, five or six tea gardens, and more than a dozen blacksmith shops and craftsman shops.

Han Yi, the Inspector General, was primarily responsible for maintaining peace and stability in the Qiyun Mountain area, a task commonly known as security work.

Unexpectedly, after completing his apprenticeship, his first job was as a security guard, one of the "Three Lucky Guardians".

congratulations.

Of course, besides that, the most important thing is to complete the tasks assigned by the village on schedule.

Tasks such as crafting weapons and tools, submitting ore smelting tasks, and even tax payments.

Overall, although each task seemed difficult to accomplish, thanks to the solid foundation laid by senior Shen Qiuling, the problems were not too significant.

"Tell me what forces I can mobilize right now," Han Yi asked after Qu Qiao finished speaking.

"The forces that Master Han can currently mobilize consist of three parts: Yingyang Hall, Hehua Hall, and Xuanwu Hall. Our team is from Xuanwu Hall, mainly responsible for external defense, preventing bandit attacks, and ensuring the safety of trade routes. Of course, guarding nearby villages and towns and trade routes is also the responsibility of Xuanwu Hall."

Therefore, Xuanwu Hall had the largest number of people. Qu Qiao explained simply.

Han Yi was also filled with emotion.

Three halls, three martial arts masters, and nearly a hundred skilled fighters all obeyed his orders.

Even though Qu Qiao was just an outer disciple, a first-level martial artist with no potential for breakthrough, he was still a legitimate martial artist.

They were simply different because of their different backgrounds, the distinction between the inner and outer courtyards, and their different statuses.

"Alright, let's leave it at that for now. Let's get going and head to Qiyun Mountain." Han Yi led his group out of the courtyard.

Having done what needed to be done, it was time to patrol his territory. The sky was high and the clouds were light, the scenery beautiful, and a group of people slowly appeared on the earthen path.

Han Yi and Qu Qiao sat in the carriage, while the rest of the men followed on foot or on horseback.

"Master Han, from this mile onwards, we've entered the Qiyun Mountain area." On the carriage, Qu Qiao lifted the curtain, pointed to the mountains ahead, and introduced them in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, Han Yi looked out the window and saw that the path outside was gradually becoming sloping. The flat fields beside the road had also turned into rolling green hills.

The mountain is covered with large groves of lush green tea trees, and a gentle breeze carries their sweet fragrance.

"The tea gardens here are famous for a specialty called 'Yunqing Tea,' which has a delicate fragrance and a long-lasting aftertaste. It's extremely popular in teahouses throughout Huayang City, and the first buds produced each year are in high demand. It's a source of profit that you, Mr. Han, need to maintain every year."

Qu Qiao gave a brief introduction. Han Yi nodded, signaling him to continue.

He had heard of the famous "Yunqing Tea," which was known for its beauty, like the clear sky after rain and the dissipation of clouds and mist. He never expected that the origin of the name would be here.

"Of course, the tea gardens here... in principle, should all be under your management, Master Han, but after Boss Shen left a while ago..."

In addition, the inspectors were replaced several times, and many industries were separated. Now, what remains are mainly iron mines and some other industries.

"So, we are currently outnumbered and outgunned, please forgive us, Master Han." Qu Qiao spoke hesitantly, his words somewhat veiled.

But Han Yi immediately understood what he meant.

Actually, it's nothing much, just some petty squabbles within the sect.

After Senior Sister Shen Qiuling left, this area was naturally assigned to other inspectors for management.

When Han Yi chose to stay at Jiuqu Academy and become an inspector.

Taking into account the industry, manpower, and ease of management, Zhong Yunxiu once again secured the opportunity for him to take over the Qiyun Mountain area again.

In this process, it's normal to pay a price and lose some benefits.

Zhong Yunxiu had given Han Yi some pointers before, so he wasn't surprised that he had actually taken over the business.

Since the inspection area is small, the responsibility will naturally be much smaller.

However, Qu Qiao's performance made him think more highly of him.

Despite his burly appearance, which resembled a rough and uncouth man who only knew how to throw axes and chop people, after getting to know him, it was discovered that he was a person who was shrewd and thoughtful despite his rough exterior.

The fact that they were able to visit Han Yi before he took office, and even specially prepare a carriage to welcome him, and that they deliberately avoided discussing sensitive topics related to Jing Tian Manor in their conversations…

This guy is quite a talent.

Han Yi's eyes flashed. Indeed, if he were truly incompetent and a brainless brute, he would not have been able to serve as the head of Xuanwu Hall under Shen Qiuling, remaining steadfast despite multiple changes in the position of inspector.

But it doesn't matter.

It's human nature to have desires and a few ulterior motives. As long as he manages the business well in his daily life and doesn't interfere with his cultivation, that's enough.

Turning his gaze away, Han Yi spoke up: "Qu Qiao, tell me about the daily management, and the other two halls, Eagle Hall and Lotus Hall."

“Yes, Master Han.” Qu Qiao’s expression turned serious. “In our Qiyun Mountain area, as long as it is within our jurisdiction, everyone who sees your token must obey you.”