Then the Bai Wusong led the Jiang Liu into the secret room on the top floor of the Ascension Tower.
After the two took their seats as host and guest, Bai Wusong said to Jiang Liu, "What brings you here?"
"Senior Bai, I spread the word back in Mountain City, but has anyone inquired about Koinu Jun'ichirō after all this time?" Jiang Liu asked.
Bai Wusong suddenly realized and said, "So you're the one who leaked that news! I was still in shock. There's no news from the East Wo Country yet. But I do have some updates about the Dark Star Hall. Do you want to hear them?"
It turns out that ever since Jiang Liu inquired about the Dark Star Hall in Qilin City, Ascension Tower had taken the initiative to collect more information about the Dark Star Hall.
Jiang Liu asked with slight interest, "Then please tell me about it, Senior Bai."
Bai Wusong then told Jiang Liu about the information he had gathered about the Dark Star Hall during his time at Ascension Tower, though most of it was old news.
These trivial matters do provide insight into the Dark Star Hall's activities, but the latest developments are less significant, mostly involving assassinations of smaller factions.
The main problem is that the entire Great Qian Dynasty is in chaos right now, and it's sometimes hard to tell whether the Dark Star Hall is behind it.
However, the Ascension Tower can still obtain some information from the Assassination List, and by comparing them one by one, it can confirm the information.
Next, Jiang Liu learned about the latest news from various states in Daqian and some information about Yunzhou from Bai Wusong. Before leaving, he also sent a letter to Murong Yin in Wind City.
After Jiang Liu finished his pleasant conversation with Bai Wusong, he took his leave.
Bai Wusong tried to persuade Jiang Liu to stay for a while, but seeing that Jiang Liu really had no intention of staying for a meal, she saw Jiang Liu Ascension Tower.
Jiang Liu left the Ascension Tower and couldn't help but look back and sigh. He could clearly feel that the old man of the Bai family was completely different from the first time he met him.
When I first met him, I only thought of myself as an ordinary junior. This time, he clearly treated me as an equal, and his attitude was even more friendly than that of an average peer.
This should be one of the changes brought about by one's own strength; it is absolutely true no matter where you are in this world!
Jiang Liu suppressed his sigh, turned around and left Qi City, heading towards the Exotic Beast Plaza.
Bai Wusong looked at Jiang Liu's back and couldn't help but sigh. He had really misjudged Jiang Liu. He didn't expect him to have advanced to the Grandmaster level so quickly. He figured his strength should be comparable to his own.
Thinking about my age, I still can't see the path to Peak Grandmaster.
Jiang Liu is only in his twenties. Thinking of this, I can't help but marvel at Old Man Murong's good fortune. How did he find such a talented grandson-in-law?
More importantly, Jiang Liu is True Inheritor Disciple of the Flowing Cloud Sect, so his path to advancement must already be paved. It seems the Murong Family is about to seize this opportunity to rise.
The thought that none of her grandchildren were successful filled Bai Wusong with depression.
Before Jiang Liu even reached the Exotic Beast Plaza, the Three-Eyed Flying Tiger had already flown out to greet Jiang Liu, as it had sensed Jiang Liu's presence from afar.
Jiang Liu leaped onto the back of the Three-Eyed Flying Tiger and flew away. As for the fee for the Exotic Beast Plaza, there was no need to settle it now. Since the entire Qi Province belonged to the Exotic Beast Valley, and Jiang Liu was True Inheritor Disciple of the Exotic Beast Valley, this was one of his due benefits.
Jiang Liu quickly returned to the Exotic Beast Valley, left the Three-Eyed Flying Tiger in the Exotic Beast Plaza, and then flew directly towards the council hall.
Jiang Liu soon arrived at the council hall and found it bustling with activity, with many people coming and going. As soon as they saw Jiang Liu, they bowed respectfully.
Jiang Liu felt a little strange. What had happened?
As soon as Jiang Liu stepped into the council hall, Elder Bai saw Jiang Liu and laughed loudly, "I was just looking for you! Here you are."
Jiang Liu asked in confusion, "What happened? Why are there so many people here?"
"Oh! These are the managers assigned after the integration of all the affairs of Qi Province. Since last year, all accounts have been submitted to the headquarters of the Exotic Beast Valley. This is a report on the affairs of each city this year."
"I was just looking for you. Would you be interested in trying to manage a few counties?" Elder Bai said, looking at Jiang Liu.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Liu felt a headache coming on and quickly said, "I really can't do this. You guys will have to do the work! Right now, I just want to travel around. My priority is to improve my strength."
"Haha! I knew Jiang Liu wasn't interested in these things, but you still insisted on betting with me," Elder He laughed from behind.
"Aren't you really going to reconsider? As True Inheritor Disciple of my Exotic Beast Valley, you'll be inheriting all of this in the future. It's good to familiarize yourself with it beforehand," Elder Bai asked, still unwilling to give up.
"Elder Bai, please don't make things difficult for me. Besides, I'm not the only True Inheritor Disciple! Where are Senior Sister Xiao and Senior Brother Mo? Go find them!" Jiang Liu said helplessly.
"Your Senior Sister Xiao has already obediently gone, and as for your Senior Brother Mo, that brat has long since disappeared." Elder Bai said helplessly.
They hadn't expected so many trivial matters after taking over Qi Province, but fortunately, the Exotic Beast Valley had previously stationed people in various cities of Qi Province. Now, by moving the people from those previous stations into the City Lord's Mansion, their functions could be transformed.
Even so, there was still a severe shortage of manpower, so they had to transfer people from the Exotic Beast Valley. You have to know that there are thirteen counties in the entire Qi Province, which is quite a large place.
It is the largest force in the entire Great Qian Dynasty, and there are quite a few forces around it eyeing it covetously. The Lotus Sect and the White Saint Society had been eyeing it before.
Fortunately, the neighboring states are Yunzhou and Dui Province, neither of which are particularly powerful. Therefore, the Exotic Beast Valley is relatively peaceful now, especially after the Corpse Valley has been completely wiped out.
Jiang Liu was aware of the situation in the Exotic Beast Valley, but he was too preoccupied to worry about that right now, as he was focused on improving his strength. However, if the Exotic Beast Valley were to encounter any real difficulties, he would still step in to help.
Including the current attack on Corpse Valley, Jiang Liu treats these matters as his own. Although he has not been in the Exotic Beast Valley for long, he has truly felt the care and concern that the Exotic Beast Valley has for him.
"Alright! Since Jiang Liu is unwilling, don't force him. Besides, Jiang Liu is still young and needs to travel around." Mo Han said.
In fact Mo Han understood what Elder Bai meant. He wanted Jiang Liu to become more familiar with the Exotic Beast Valley and not be so unfamiliar with it. And participating in the affairs of the Exotic Beast Valley was one of the best ways to do that.
However, considering Jiang Liu's rapid advancement in strength, Mo Han believed that being bogged down in trivial matters would hinder his progress, so Mo Han still disagreed with doing so.
"Alright, if you don't agree, then forget it. What brings you here?" Elder Bai asked.
"I plan to go back to Yunzhou for a visit, so I came to say goodbye."
"That's true. You've been away from Yunzhou for more than three years now. It's time to go back and visit," Elder Bai nodded.
"Actually, I have something else I'd like to ask you, Valley Master," Jiang Liu said somewhat embarrassedly.
"You're being too polite. Putting aside the fact that you're True Inheritor Disciple of my Exotic Beast Valley, just for your contribution in wiping out Corpse Valley this time, you can take whatever Exotic Beast Valley has," Mo Han said magnanimously.
Jiang Liu then recounted how he had rescued a group of women in a small county town in Yunzhou and how he had helped them form a small group to support themselves. He then added that he hoped to gain the support of the Exotic Beast Valley.
"Haha! I thought it was something big? It's a small matter. I'll just increase the number of messenger Exotic Beast sent to Yunzhou. It just so happens that these few days are the days when the Ascension Tower is purchasing messenger Exotic Beast," Mo Han said with a smile.
"Thank you, Valley Master!" Jiang Liu said, bowing with his hands clasped in thanks.
"You're being too polite. Don't forget, you're also a part of the Exotic Beast Valley," Mo Han said, waving his hand.
Jiang Liu nodded and said, "I remember."
Mo Han nodded with satisfaction, without saying anything.
"Then I'll be setting off for Yunzhou soon, and I won't be coming back to say goodbye to everyone," Jiang Liu said, cupping his hands in greeting.
Mo Han, Elder Bai, Elder He, and all the elders in the council hall bowed to Jiang Liu to say goodbye.
Jiang Liu turned and left the hall, then immediately flew towards his small courtyard.