The System Arrives: Leading My Clan to Become the Strongest

69: Chapter 69 Taking Wen Yiluo to Qingyun PavilionLet the Desolate Beast Tide erupt if it wanted to; they were only two people, and it was impossible for them to resist it, so they simply ignored it and headed towards Qingyun Mountain.

As a result, Desolate Beast Tides kept occurring along the way. It would have been fine if they had only encountered Desolate Beasts of low cultivation Realms, but the last time, the two of them ran into three Desolate Beasts with Golden Core Stage strength.

Old Ying alone could handle one, but three? Two fists could hardly contend with four hands, let alone six.

And how could Steward Wen Yiluo, who only possessed the Foundation Establishment Realm, possibly deal with such powerful Desolate Beasts?

For a time, the two of them could only flee in panic.

Consequently, when the three Desolate Beasts saw the two fleeing, they immediately pursued relentlessly, chasing them for three days and three nights straight.

Fortunately, Steward Wen Yiluo had many treasures on her. Every time they were about to face danger, she used them without hesitation, narrowly escaping disaster each time.

It wasn’t until yesterday that the three Desolate Beasts, seeing that they couldn’t catch the pair, finally had no choice but to leave.

Without the Desolate Beasts chasing them, and relying on their speed, it wasn’t long before they arrived back at the Jiang Family on Qingyun Mountain.

Jiang Chen noticed the two of them as soon as they entered Qingyun Mountain and immediately ordered the gate-keeping Disciples to let them in.

Soon after, the two arrived at the Jiang Family main hall again.

It was the same scene and the same people, but their appearances were different.

Jiang Chen looked the same as before, but Steward Wen Yiluo and her companion looked completely different from when they were last seen.

”What happened to you two?”

Jiang Chen looked at them and couldn’t help but ask curiously.

”Don’t even mention it. We were chased by three Golden Core Stage Desolate Beasts on the way here. After finally escaping their pursuit, I rushed straight over.”

Steward Wen Yiluo said with a smile, as if she hadn’t been the one chased by Desolate Beasts, or perhaps she hadn’t taken the incident seriously.

Jiang Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, wondering what she was thinking.

”Oh, right, I brought the Third-Rank Spirit Guiding Array you asked for. Take a look.”

After Steward Wen Yiluo finished speaking, she took out the Spirit Guiding Formation and sent it floating across to Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen received it; it was indeed a Third-Rank Spirit Guiding Array. Jiang Chen looked at Steward Wen Yiluo.

”It is truly a Third-Rank Spirit Guiding Array. How many Spirit Stones?”

Jiang Chen asked, looking at Steward Wen Yiluo.

”No need. It’s a gift. Since we are cooperating, there’s no need to fuss over such a small matter.”

Steward Wen Yiluo said nonchalantly.

”How many resources did you bring?”

Jiang Chen asked, slightly curious.

Steward Wen Yiluo directly tossed a storage ring to Jiang Chen. Jiang Chen took it and glanced inside, instantly feeling the urge to kill them to silence them.

It was too much, truly too much. If he eliminated them, these resources would be enough for the Jiang Family to develop for several years.

Seemingly sensing Jiang Chen’s malicious intent, Uncle Ying stepped in front of Steward Wen Yiluo, ready to stop Jiang Chen from making a move at any moment.

”Uncle Ying, stand down.”

Steward Wen Yiluo said softly, her tone full of confidence. She believed Jiang Chen would not do something as foolish as killing the goose that lays the golden eggs.

”Yes, Young Miss.”

Uncle Ying said nothing. Since the Young Miss instructed him, he simply followed orders.

Jiang Chen quickly sobered up, feeling awkward as he looked at the pair. However, he quickly adjusted, his speed of changing expression surpassing even the best actors, making Steward Wen Yiluo and Uncle Ying wonder if they had misjudged him.

Jiang Chen handed the storage ring back to Steward Wen Yiluo.

”Since you’ve come, let’s go take a look at the completed Qingyun Pavilion together. Both of you, follow me.”

Jiang Chen stood up, walked past Steward Wen Yiluo, and headed out of the main hall.

Seeing this, Steward Wen Yiluo and her companion quickly followed.

Before long, the three arrived in front of the Qingyun Pavilion in the market district.

Steward Wen Yiluo was somewhat surprised as she looked at the building before her. This structure was unlike any she had seen before. Who was she? Steward Wen Yiluo, someone sent from the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower headquarters for training—the genuine headquarters, not one like the Yuan Kingdom’s branch.

Yet, even with her extensive knowledge, she noted that the entire Qingyun Pavilion utilized Ash Sculpting Technique. The eaves and ornate roofs were made of glazed tiles, the cornices featured colored flower and bird reliefs, and the surroundings were carved with various exquisite patterns.

This complex yet ancient sense of beauty made her feel that this was how architecture should be.

”Clan Chief, you’ve arrived.”

Before Jiang Chen had even reached the main entrance of Qingyun Pavilion, Mu Yao spotted him from inside.

She put down what she was holding, came out immediately, bowed, and called out.

”Mm, how is Qingyun Pavilion doing now?”

Jiang Chen asked.

”It’s alright. The market district is getting more crowded, and demand is increasing. Qingyun Pavilion’s resources can no longer keep up, and many items are out of stock.”

Mu Yao reported everything.

”This person beside me is from the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower headquarters. From now on, she will also be stationed at our Qingyun Pavilion. If you lack any resources in the future, you can ask her for them.”

Jiang Chen pointed to Steward Wen Yiluo beside him and spoke to Mu Yao, then introduced Mu Yao to Steward Wen Yiluo.

”This is Qingyun Pavilion’s Chief Auctioneer and Steward.”

”Hello.”

”Hello.”

The two women greeted each other, their eyes scrutinizing the other.

”Have we met somewhere before?”

Steward Wen Yiluo asked, looking at Mu Yao. As someone from the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower headquarters, she occasionally visited branch offices. Looking at Mu Yao, she felt like she might have seen her somewhere before, perhaps just a fleeting glance, meaning neither of them knew the other.

Mu Yao was instantly startled upon hearing Steward Wen Yiluo’s words. She had only briefly seen the other woman years ago at the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower in Tianfeng City. She hadn’t expected the other party’s memory to be so sharp after all this time.

Mu Yao couldn’t help but look at Jiang Chen to see what he would say. However, Jiang Chen ignored her. Since Mu Yao received no instruction, she had to speak.

”Perhaps there are many people who look like me. Miss Wen might have mistaken me for someone similar she met elsewhere.”

Hearing Mu Yao’s words, Jiang Chen felt a bit helpless. He actually didn’t care what Mu Yao said; even if she admitted she was from the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower, he wouldn’t mind.

Everything becomes self-evident in the face of strength.

”Alright, let’s go inside. Standing here forever won’t do.”

Jiang Chen said.

”Understood, Clan Chief.”

Mu Yao led the way, taking Jiang Chen and the two others into the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower.

After entering Qingyun Pavilion, the interior was bustling with activity, and various rare items were displayed everywhere. Steward Wen Yiluo looked around with interest, but the more she looked, the more she felt something was off.

Because she realized that the layout of this Qingyun Pavilion was almost identical to the layout of her Ten Thousand Treasures Tower, giving her a familiar feeling of returning to the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower.

Steward Wen Yiluo turned to look at Jiang Chen and asked with a smile.

”Clan Leader Jiang, why is the layout of your Qingyun Pavilion almost identical to that of my Ten Thousand Treasures Tower?”

Looking at Steward Wen Yiluo’s smiling inquiry, Jiang Chen did not hide the truth.

”The person beside me is someone I poached from your Ten Thousand Treasures Tower. Isn’t it normal for the layout to be almost identical to the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower?”

Jiang Chen also said with a laugh.

However, hearing Jiang Chen speak so bluntly, Steward Wen Yiluo was instantly speechless.

All the words she had prepared were suddenly stuck in her throat.

Just then, a maid rushed up to Mu Yao.

”Sister Yao, the Qi Nurturing Pills are out of stock and urgently need replenishment! Our warehouse is empty. What should we do? The people who want to buy them are still sitting there and refusing to leave.”

The maid looked anxiously at Mu Yao.

”Clan Chief, this...”