Chapter 2402

"Yes, establishing a sect. I’ve thought it through. Our territory is in this no-man’s-land. I’ve thoroughly explored this place. If I set up a large formation, no one will ever find us here again," Zhu Yanyi said.

"A mountain protection formation?" Hong Lian asked.

"Mhm." Zhu Yanyi nodded. "Moreover, there are mountains and rivers all around. We can be self-sufficient here. Plus, there are many immortal pets and plants. It’s a very good place." Zhu Yanyi spoke seriously. "So, I’ve decided, we’ll develop quietly here."

"We can’t be that quiet," Hong Lian said. "Although this is a no-man’s-land, once someone claims it as their own, it will surely attract attention from the surrounding four regions."

Zhu Yanyi smiled lightly. "So what? Don’t you know there’s a formation called an illusion array? I can create a fake no-man’s-land elsewhere, while hiding our real location. When we have enough strength, we’ll just remove that illusion array."

Hong Lian thought this method was indeed good. "But if we’re creating a sect, we need a place to live. You have to let people know where it is, right?"

"That’s your responsibility. See how you keep the workers you hire confidential." Zhu Yanyi waved her hand. "I can’t do everything. After all, you are the Vice Sect Master."

"What will we name our sect?" Hong Lian asked.

"Azure Sovereign Qingdi Sect," Zhu Yanyi said with a smile.

"Alright, Azure Sovereign Qingdi Sect." Hong Lian understood.

Zhu Yanyi casually took out five spatial rings and handed them to Hong Lian. "This is the capital. You need to build the sect houses first. That’s your job."

Hong Lian glared at Zhu Yanyi. "You’ve established the sect, but I haven’t even sworn an oath to join yet. You give me money like this, aren’t you afraid I’ll run away with the rings?"

"Then run," Zhu Yanyi said playfully, not afraid at all that Hong Lian would flee.

Hong Lian ignored Zhu Yanyi’s teasing and looked up to the sky to swear an oath: "I, Hong Lian, swear today. From this day forward, I am a member of the Azure Sovereign Qingdi Sect. I will never betray the sect. If I break this oath, may I be annihilated. Let the Heavenly Dao witness."

As she finished speaking, a dull sound echoed from the sky, signifying the oath was established.

Zhu Yanyi said from the side, "See? I knew you wouldn’t run away with the rings."

She then took out a map. "This is the map of the no-man’s-land I drew. You’ll build houses in these locations. Basically, they should all be five-courtyard residences." She traced a path with her finger.

The locations seemed scattered. Without connecting them, one wouldn’t understand, but Hong Lian knew Zhu Yanyi had her reasons. "How do you want them built?"

Zhu Yanyi pointed to a central building. "This is the Main Peak, or Main Courtyard, where the Sect Master lives. The others are branch courtyards, for the heads of various departments. For example, you, as Vice Sect Master, have one. There are also the War Hall, Punishment Hall, Ceremony Hall, and other halls. Then there’s the Elder Court for the elders. Below that, there are residences for outer sect disciples and inner sect disciples, and so on."

Hearing Zhu Yanyi’s explanation, Hong Lian felt overwhelmed. "You want me to do all this alone?"

"No choice. You’re my only subordinate right now. Who else can I ask? Besides, you’re the Vice Sect Master. It’s normal for you to handle this." Zhu Yanyi was sometimes very irresponsible, clearly passing the buck, yet her expression was very serious.

Hong Lian wondered how she had met such a person. She took a deep breath. "If we don’t have enough hands, I don’t know when we’ll finish all the construction. I should find people first?"

"Do you know anyone?" Zhu Yanyi asked curiously.

"After ascending, I didn’t want to join any clans or sects, so I wandered around. Somehow, I met some people. Not many, just five. They are all quite good. They are loose cultivators like me, unwilling to join clans or sects. But because they have good talent, they are often envied. So, most of the time, they train in various secret realms to avoid encountering sect disciples. I’ll call them over to help. I’m sure they’ll be willing to come."

Zhu Yanyi naturally understood that after wandering for a long time, one naturally hopes for a good home. She didn’t know who those five were, but she trusted Hong Lian. People Hong Lian befriended wouldn’t be ordinary.

"Fine. You decide. I trust your people," Zhu Yanyi said seriously.

Hong Lian stared at Zhu Yanyi. She had never seen such a person, a complete hands-off boss. But precisely because of this, Hong Lian felt a bit more joyful and warm. This kind of trust hadn’t appeared in a long time.

After Zhu Yanyi gave her permission to return to the Suiyuan Pharmacy at any time, she let Hong Lian go do her work.

After Hong Lian left, Zhu Yanyi and Yan Aohan continued their own tasks.

Yan Aohan said, "You trust Hong Lian that much?"

Zhu Yanyi nodded. "Probably because of her aura. It makes me unable not to trust her."

Yan Aohan nodded slightly. "That’s good. Since you trust her, just leave everything to her."

"I feel the same way. So I left everything directly to her," Zhu Yanyi nodded seriously, agreeing with Yan Aohan’s opinion.

Yan Aohan smiled, then asked, "Where do you plan to go next?"

"Let’s go around other places in Xifeng. In Xifeng, I haven’t been to any city other than Huacheng," Zhu Yanyi said with a smile. "Besides, if Hong Lian has any issues, she’ll send me a message. So I think we should go around first."

"Not having children?" Yan Aohan teased Zhu Yanyi.

Zhu Yanyi glared at Yan Aohan. "Didn’t you notice I haven’t had my period this month?"

Yan Aohan was stunned, his eyes lighting up. He gently placed his hand on Zhu Yanyi’s lower abdomen. Indeed, a seed of life was in Zhu Yanyi’s belly. "It’s quite healthy," Yan Aohan said with a smile.

Zhu Yanyi hummed. "Anyway, for us cultivators, pregnancy takes fifty or sixty years to deliver. I have the Spirit Spring and Medicine Spring, so this child will be fine. Let’s go around."