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Chapter 76: Le Yan's True Nature
In Lian Yun's view, the piece of claw given by the Humanoid Locust could have allowed Zhou Tong and his companions to establish a hidden base within Fengdu, unknown to outsiders.
They could have expanded without worry.
Lian Yun did not expect that Zhou Tong and the others had not considered this idea. However, the reason for this outcome was not that they were lacking in intelligence, but rather that they were too shrewd.
It should be noted that Cloud Emperor City still retained the position of city lord for Lian Yun.
Regardless of whether some factions within Cloud Emperor City genuinely wished to support Lian Yun, the common people constantly remembered Lian Yun's past kindness and the life-saving grace he had provided.
Moreover, despite the treachery of human hearts, there were still benevolent individuals like Liu Haitao.
Thus, when Zhou Tong and his companions expanded their influence in Cloud Emperor City under Lian Yun's name, it not only made recruitment easier but also simplified the testing of loyalty. For instance, determining whether someone was willing to repay Lian Yun would reveal their loyalty and righteousness.
Therefore, their expansion in Cloud Emperor City was worry-free and effortless; they could grow stronger without drawing unwanted attention.
With some clever tactics, a force of one hundred thousand members could remain hidden within a city without being detected by outsiders.
However, in Lian Yun's eyes, Cloud Emperor City had already become independent, and the people were living peacefully. He had no desire to disturb Cloud Emperor City.
Yet now, Lian Yun held no resentment towards the three. Although Cloud Emperor City was independent, it lacked any prominent powerful figures.
If the Earth Formation set up by the Peerless Demon Master were to incite chaos, then Cloud Emperor City would need to find a protector.
This was not arrogance on Lian Yun's part; he simply felt that Cloud Emperor City was where he had grown and where he had met Le Yan. It was also Le Yan's family home. If Cloud Emperor City faced difficulties, Lian Yun would naturally not stand idly by.
However, while Lian Yun had the intention to protect, he did not wish to take control of the entire city. Yet with Zhou Tong and his companions' talents, it was clear they were capable of more than just local expansion. Their establishment of influence in Cloud Emperor City served not only as a means of convenience but also aimed at positioning Lian Yun as the ruler of the entire city.
At this point, Lian Yun's opposition was futile.
Could he really abandon the hundred thousand loyal followers?
This left him in a dilemma, causing even the gentle and broad-minded Lian Yun to inwardly curse those three rascals.
After a moment of silence, Lian Yun stood up and stepped past the three men to the door. Without looking back, he said calmly, "Then let us treat them well."
"Lord, you are wise," the three hurriedly replied with bows.
They understood that their actions would not immediately earn Lian Yun's approval, but they proceeded nonetheless. If they were to clash, it would require more than just one faction; they needed territory.
In the future, whether the noble families within Cloud Emperor City agreed or not, Lian Yun's control over the entire city would be justified by righteousness.
Moreover, since those in power were also from Cloud Emperor City, they could be considered their own people. Controlling the whole city would naturally lead to less resistance. When it came time for battle, the members would fight harder because their families were at stake.
They appointed Liu Lao to lead the combat division precisely because of his relationship with Lian Yun. This ensured that the fifty thousand combatants would recognize that they were following Cloud Emperor Lian Yun.
The three had planned meticulously.
Furthermore, starting from Cloud Emperor City and gradually extending throughout Huaxia, along with the influence of the Ten Thousand People faction spreading nationwide, presented a different scenario altogether.
Even if Lian Yun opposed them, it would be ineffective because they had a perfect excuse: if they established a faction in Fengdu and that plan suddenly fell through, all their hard work would turn to dust, and countless lives would be lost in an instant.
However, seeing that Lian Yun did not oppose them now spared them from wasting their breath. Naturally, they wanted to curry favor with him.
Upon leaving the secret chamber and returning to the main hall on the first floor, they were greeted by dozens of female spirits looking flustered and overwhelmed.
After all, it had all happened so suddenly.
However, the female ghosts understood Liu Haitao's intentions; they were too grateful to harbor any resentment.
The female ghosts were so busy that when they saw Lian Yun, they could only call out "Young Master Yun" from a distance, without any time to come forward and "serve."
Naturally, Lian Yun did not mind this and instead surveyed the entire Cloud Emperor Palace.
Originally, the Cloud Emperor Palace could be considered a place of entertainment, with a large hall and two or three floors. However, after being placed under Lian Yun's name, it underwent renovations and became even grander. The female ghosts no longer displayed overt sensuality; instead, they appeared dignified and solemn. Even when overwhelmed with tasks, they did not exude any vulgarity.
Soon, members of the Lin Clan arrived first to help with the arrangements, and Grandma followed closely behind, taking her seat at the head of the table while holding Ling'er, with Le Yan attending to her side.
Grandma looked around and smiled, saying, "Good girl, listen well; this place is prepared for you by Yun'er."
"Matriarch," Le Yan shyly lowered her head and called out sweetly.
"Do not worry; the Cloud Emperor Palace is quite renowned in the capital now. I hope Matriarch will not take offense," Liu Haitao said from a distance while bowing respectfully.
"It’s nothing. You are a man of virtue, far superior to some so-called Monarchs. There’s no need to be so formal," she replied.
"Matriarch overpraises me; Haitao is truly overwhelmed," he said, genuinely startled by Grandma's words. He felt both honored and terrified.
"Haha! I could easily extinguish thousands of Monarchs at will, yet I do not wish for Uncle Liu to suffer even a hair on his head. Thus, my grandmother's words are not unfounded," Lian Yun comforted Liu Haitao by patting him on the back.
However, Liu Haitao nearly fell to his knees.
Was he truly worth more than thousands of Monarchs?
Such praise was simply too much; he couldn't bear it and felt it might shorten his life.
Liu Haitao could only look at Lian Yun with eyes full of sorrow, resembling a resentful woman in a secluded chamber.
Lian Yun smiled awkwardly and quickly moved behind Grandma to massage her back. Then, as if suddenly remembering something, he said apologetically, "Yun'er had a tea called 'Seeking Phoenix' in Yin Yang City, which was quite delightful. I had hoped to bring some for Grandma, but 'Seeking Phoenix' is rare and its source is quite unique."
"Is that from the woman who wanted to assault you?" Le Yan teased from the side.
"Oh! So there are discerning people like you, good girl?" Grandma couldn't help but laugh as well.
Lian Yun's face turned awkward, and he fell silent.
After a while, Lian Yun took Le Yan's hand and said, "Well! She isn't a bad person at heart; she just struggles to control herself due to her constitution. By the way, I met an older sister in Yin Yang City named Meng Yixuan. I should introduce you to her sometime."
"Just an older sister?" Le Yan teased.
To be honest, Le Yan enjoyed teasing Lian Yun; otherwise, she wouldn't have secretly dressed him in women's clothing while he was asleep.
They had been apart for too long before, so their interactions were somewhat reserved. Now that their relationship was clearer and feelings were expressed, she revealed her true nature and returned to her original self.
(End of Chapter)
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