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Due to the busy hustle and bustle of the past few days, Ziyan slept very soundly and comfortably that night.
It wasn't until the next day that she was awakened by a series of knocks on the door.
She thought it was probably a reminder for her to get on the road early.
So, Ziyan shook her head vigorously, hoping to completely drive away the lingering drowsiness.
As Ziyan quickly put on her outer clothing and walked to the door to open it, she saw Yan Laoguai personally standing at the entrance with a Clerk.
Upon seeing Ziyan open the door, the two did not rush inside.
Instead, they first bowed to her and then said, "Leader, breakfast is ready. Would you like to eat in your room or downstairs?"
"Uh? Oh, whatever is fine," Ziyan replied somewhat dazedly.
"Then I will have it sent up. The dining area is too crowded," Yan Laoguai said straightforwardly.
Ziyan glanced at Yan Laoguai, secretly pondering: This old monster, you had already decided this matter but still asked; isn't this clearly unnecessary?
However, upon further reflection, she realized that this old monster's emotional intelligence was quite good. His asking was merely a way to show respect for her as the new Leader; overall, he was not wrong. Truly, experience speaks volumes!
While Ziyan was reflecting on this in her heart, she noticed Ling Yuxuan, the boy she had forcibly pushed out last night. He was now dressed neatly and approached her with his hair perfectly arranged.
After Yan Laoguai and the Clerk left, Ziyan welcomed Ling Yuxuan into the room without hesitation.
Soon after, two Clerks brought breakfast, which consisted of two plates of large meat buns, two bowls of thin rice porridge, and a few small dishes of pickles.
It seemed that the breakfast at Drunken Immortal Residence needed significant improvement. As the Leader, she expected the food to be the best. However, if this was considered the best, Ziyan felt somewhat disappointed.
In her mind, breakfast should be rich and varied.
She had tasted the main meals at Drunken Immortal Residence in Hengfeng County Town two years ago and remembered them as having a very authentic flavor.
Suddenly, Ziyan immediately thought of making some achievements to show the disciples of the Heavenly Pivot Sect, so she could start with the restaurant first.
This way, she could achieve immediate results quickly and steadily.
Hehe, this idea is not bad.
With this in mind, Ziyan suddenly broke into a smile, leaving Ling Yuxuan beside her feeling quite puzzled.
However, as clever as he was, the Demonically Charming Man quickly understood some clues.
After years of interaction, he had seen through her completely; although he couldn't guess everything perfectly, he was usually about eighty to ninety percent accurate.
Seeing his Beloved Child's triumphant expression, he also flashed a smile of appreciation.
After a long day of travel, in the afternoon, with still some time before sunset, Ziyan was led by Yan Laoguai and others to the Heavenly Pivot Sect Headquarters in County Town—Ren Shi Tang.
This place was the safest; it was also relatively remote and quiet, with plenty of yards that were spacious enough.
As Ziyan and Ling Yuxuan held hands under the guidance of Yan Laoguai and Lu Yuan, they got off the carriage and entered what appeared from the outside to be a high-walled courtyard. The simple yet elegant residence had "Ren Shi Ju" written on its entrance, which made Ziyan's eyes light up.
At first glance, this residence seemed very deep and wide, even feeling much larger than the Eastern Palace where the Crown Prince lived.
It seemed this place truly was a hidden gem; no wonder it was the Headquarters of the Heavenly Pivot Sect.
They strolled leisurely along the path. Perhaps Yan Laoguai and Lu Yuan were intentionally allowing the new sect leader to familiarize herself with the layout; as soon as they entered the residence, their pace slowed considerably.
The group moved forward as if they were casually strolling through a park.
Of course, while walking, Yan Laoguai also introduced the layout and defense systems of the place. For example, where the guards usually stationed themselves and where the servants lived in various yards—
Ziyan listened intently while feeling quite shocked. Although she had some understanding beforehand, seeing everything unfold before her eyes still left her trembling in awe.
There was a dedicated training ground for Death Warriors and guards, and they were separated from each other. During training sessions, there was absolutely no possibility for Death Warriors and regular guards to interact.
The mansion also specifically opened side doors on both sides, as well as a back door.
The entrance and exit for the Death Warriors must be through the back door, which is adjacent to a Hill.
However, from the outside, the Hill appears completely unrelated to the other mountains outside the city, as it seems to have been severed in half by the Heavenly Axe Divine Craft. Aside from the area within the city, both sides and directly behind are separated from the ground outside the mountain by cliffs thousands of feet high.
Therefore, even during times of war, no one would dare consider invading this city from here.
It is said that this place was once a Mansion of the court two hundred years ago.
At that time, all military personnel stationed in this Mansion, from the City Guard leader down to ordinary soldiers, mysteriously fell ill overnight. Within a few days, they all died with blood flowing from their seven orifices despite being treated with medicine and food.
Since then, this Mansion has remained empty for over a hundred years until it was acquired at a very low price by the chief of the Heavenly Pivot Sect a hundred years later, who renovated and restructured it.
Moreover, they invested heavily and spent nearly ten years to secretly open a passage leading outside the city from the back mountain. Thus, this place allows for both entry and retreat. This situation has continued to this day.
Once the passage was completely opened, a rule was established in the Heavenly Pivot Sect's Gate Regulations: ordinary guards and servants could only use the side doors and were strictly forbidden from entering any yard at the back, let alone the back mountain.
Anyone who violates this rule would surely disappear without a trace, as the Heavenly Pivot Sect had already set up a kill-on-sight order regarding this matter.
What kind of organization is this? Ziyan pondered silently for quite some time.
However, given the cultural style and conduct of people in this era, it is not difficult to imagine that for an organization to thrive for hundreds of years, it must possess considerable means and Gate Regulations for management and balance.
Next, everyone spent over an hour exploring this mansion before finally finishing their tour.
Then, Yan Laoguai and Lu Yuan led Ziyan to the most central part of the mansion, which is located between the Inner Courtyard and Front Courtyard—a luxurious three-story Yard.
Ziyan knew that from now on, this would be her home in the Heavenly Pivot Sect.
Standing in the Yard, Ziyan carefully observed this extremely luxurious and spacious Yard.
This Yard had everything one could wish for: small bridges over flowing water, various precious flowers and trees, and a beautiful Lotus Pond filled with many Golden Carp.
In front of the nearby house, there were seven or eight maids kneeling.
Upon seeing the arrival of Ziyan and the others, they all simultaneously bowed their heads and chanted, "We humbly welcome the Sect Leader."
Ziyan lightly nodded to the group of maids and then instructed, "Alright! You may rise."
As the maids stood up, Lu Yuan, who usually preferred to play supporting roles, suddenly faced Ziyan and clapped his hands vigorously a few times.
In an instant, Ziyan noticed that at least twenty to thirty guards had appeared out of thin air from the third floor to the first floor. They were evenly distributed, leaving almost no blind spots.
This was probably within Ziyan's expectations, so she wasn't too surprised. Logically speaking, as the leader of a large organization, one must have such guardians.
But were they there to protect her? Or were they secretly monitoring her?
At this point, it was hard to say; at least that's what Ziyan thought.
Until she could fully control the Heavenly Pivot Sect, she could not afford to be careless or completely trust anyone here.
Because even a slight misstep could endanger her life and potentially harm all her loved ones.
After observing the entire yard, Ziyan took her beloved male companion and walked directly into the inner hall.
The inner hall was clean and bright, with all the furnishings and decorations looking brand new.
In just a few days, Yan Laoguai had already instructed his subordinates to renovate this place.
This made Ziyan secretly admire Yan Laoguai and Lu Yuan; it seemed their capabilities and methods were indeed impressive.
The fact that they had made so many preparations for her indicated that they valued their new leader.
Thinking of this, Ziyan nodded to Yan Laoguai and Lu Yuan with a gentle smile.
"Thank you for everything you've done for me as your Leader; I am very satisfied."
"Ha ha, as long as Leader is satisfied and happy, that's all that matters. This is what Subordinate should do, and Leader doesn't need to thank us."
Yan Laoguai, along with Lu Yuan and Hong Lianhua, almost simultaneously bowed deeply to Ziyan with great respect.
Then Yan Laoguai continued, "Then the Sect Master and Gu Young Master should go wash up and rest first. Later, you all can prepare a banquet at the Drunken Immortal Residence to welcome the Sect Master."
"Is it really necessary to make such a big deal about going to a restaurant? Do you really need to do this?"
Ziyan felt somewhat frustrated. Since it was a secret organization, why did they have to be so ostentatious? Was this meant to let outsiders recognize them?
"Uh? Oh no, no! The Sect Master misunderstood. It's just that we, the elders, would never push the Sect Master into dangerous situations."
Yan Laoguai was also surprised by Ziyan's reaction. It seemed that this new master did not have enough trust in their group!
However, upon careful thought, he could understand her lack of complete trust; after all, she had just started dealing with them.
A master with such meticulous thoughts could be molded into someone capable of taking on great responsibilities and accomplishing significant tasks.
Thinking of this, the usually stern-faced Yan Laoguai immediately showed a hint of an appreciative smile on his face and then gave his new master a sincere grin.
Afterward, he ordered everyone to leave Ziyan's residence.
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