"If you want to go, then go. Elder Yu is both a second-rank elder of our Heavenly Fire Sect and the sect master of a second-grade River God Sect. The two have never been mutually exclusive. A sect relocation is a major event; by reason and sentiment alike, you should return for a visit. Elder Yu, take your leave."
"Many thanks, Elder Fei! Even so, without a great sect, where would a small sect come from? Without Li Shen creating the world, how could we continue on? I have been in the sect for less than a month; it would hardly do to leave without a word. Being able to inform Elder Fei and obtain the sect's approval is naturally for the best."
"Hahaha, good, good, good. Go on, go on. I already know about this. Elder Yu himself is surely quite curious about the sect's new site as well."
"I'll bring Elder Fei some specialties from our River God Sect when I return—honey-flavored Lycoris Radiata."
Some things could be done, or left undone.
Doing them had its benefits; not doing them had its consequences.
Doing them would not let one reach the sky in one step, nor would it ensure an unhindered road ahead.
Yet if they were left undone, then when matters needed handling, one often happened to lack that trace of favorable impression.
After completing the courtesy ritual with core elder Fei Taiyu, Liang Qu had Shen Zhongliang, who had come looking for him, return first while he headed to the Heavenly Fire Sect's Finance Department.
The Finance Department was equivalent to the imperial court's Ministry of Revenue, responsible for the overall management of the Heavenly Fire Sect's Blood Treasures.
"I'm drawing my salary—August and September's. Pay it out together."
"Elder Yu..." The disciple wore a face