The National Preceptor's Mansion and the Martial Prohibition Hall's Secret Struggle
Jiang Liu pondered the impact of this incident. Tian Province would definitely be pacified. As for the situation in other states, that would depend on subsequent developments.
However, the attitude of the Martial Prohibition Hall is very ambiguous, and there must be some reason for it.
As for the Moonfall Sect and the Zheng Family, if they don't withdraw from Tian Province, they will probably be wiped out.
Of course, if the Imperial Dao Fan Shangren doesn't personally intervene, the Moonfall Sect and the Zheng Family can still hold on.
Speaking of this National Preceptor, Dao Fan Shangren, he is quite interesting. From the time he became famous to becoming the National Preceptor of the Great Qian Dynasty, and then to advancing to the Peak Grandmaster, it took him less than a hundred years.
Dao Fan Shangren was able to rise from a nobody to the position of Imperial Preceptor thanks in large part to the help of the Martial Prohibition Hall.
It was because the Martial Prohibition Hall gradually became uncontrollable after Lu Tianheng took office as its commander that the Great Qian Imperial Family wanted to cultivate another force to counterbalance the Martial Prohibition Hall.
However, this National Preceptor Dao Fan Shangren, was no ordinary person. He had been studying Daoism since childhood and had shown extraordinary talent.
Then, for reasons unknown, a conflict arose with the previous leader of the Daoist sect. In the end, he simply rebelled against the sect and formed his own small faction.
Later, somehow, he joined the Great Qian Dynasty. As time went by, he gradually rose through the ranks and eventually became the Grand Preceptor of Great Qian, and even built the powerful National Preceptor's Mansion.
Dao Fan Shangren himself was even more remarkable, as he successfully advanced to the Ultimate Peak Grandmaster, which gave the Great Qian Dynasty more confidence to confront the Three Sects.
If the Martial Prohibition Hall hadn't been out of control, the Great Qian Imperial Family would probably have already begun to confront the Three Sects head-on.
Therefore, since its establishment, the National Preceptor's Mansion has always been at odds with the Martial Prohibition Hall.
Even if they wanted to reconcile, the Great Qian Imperial Family probably wouldn't allow it.
After all, there's already the precedent of the Martial Prohibition Hall, a powerful but somewhat unruly department.
If the National Preceptor's Mansion, which was personally cultivated by the Great Qian Imperial Family, were to join forces with the Martial Prohibition Hall, then the Great Qian Imperial Family might actually be wiped out.
However, the National Preceptor's Mansion and the Martial Prohibition Hall have indeed been engaged in open and covert struggles for many years.
It is estimated that both major powers are well aware that peaceful coexistence is impossible between them, because the Great Qian Imperial Family would never agree to it.
Even if there is turmoil in Tian Province, which is so far away, it will not affect Yunzhou for the time being.
However, Qian Province, where the three sects are located, should react accordingly.
As for how the three sects will react, that's not something I need to worry about.
Therefore, there is no need to worry too much at the moment. My main focus right now is to stabilize Yunzhou and concentrate on cultivation.
Furthermore, the reason why I am absorbing more and more Special Essence Particles in my cultivation is because the governance of Yunzhou is getting better and better.
After Jiang Liu finished thinking it over, he put aside this major event that had occurred in Tian Province.
Then they began to inquire with Murong Yin and Feng Yue about the development of the Listening Wind and Gentle Rain Pavilion during this period, mainly about how many people had advanced in the past six months and what level their general strength had reached.
The two women reported the details to Jiang Liu one by one, and then each summarized their own experience.
Jiang Liu nodded after listening. Although Listening Wind and Gentle Rain Pavilion still didn't have many high-level combatants, it was much better than when it was first established.
This is likely due to a significant increase in the cultivation resources provided during this period, as well as the increased practical experience.
Especially at the Gentle Rain Pavilion, now almost every day someone leads a team into the mountains to cultivate.
They also take turns going out to carry out missions, and now they are even considering recruiting external members.
"Now that Listening Wind Pavilion has trained quite a few people, let's start establishing a branch in Xun Province! In Xun Province, the main task is to gather intelligence and then await orders to take action," Jiang Liu said to Murong Yin.
Murong Yin nodded and said, "I know, my Husband. I've been prepared for a long time and am just waiting for your orders."
Jiang Liu nodded in satisfaction, then continued to Murong Yin, "You need to start focusing on cultivating capable individuals now. In the future, Listening Wind Pavilion will establish a branch in every prefecture."
Upon hearing this, Murong Yin frowned and hesitated before saying, "Husband, if we do that, we will be severely short-handed."
"It's not that you need to do it now, but that you need to start paying attention to and focusing on cultivating talent now. For now, the main thing is to manage Yunzhou and Xun Province well," Jiang Liu said.
Murong Yin nodded, indicating that she understood and would keep it in mind.
Murong Yin then began to think about establishing a sound personnel assessment mechanism.
Seeing that Murong Yin was lost in thought, Jiang Liu did not disturb her.
Jiang Liu turned to Feng Yue and said, "The immediate task for the Gentle Rain Pavilion is still to do our best to improve our strength. However, we cannot be careless in selecting talent."
Feng Yue nodded knowingly. The selection process for personnel at the Gentle Rain Pavilion was even more brutal than that at the Listening Wind Pavilion, because Gentle Rain Pavilion used combat strength as the primary selection criterion.
Seeing that everything was alright, Jiang Liu got up and walked out of the side hall, preparing to continue his cultivation.
Just then, Murong Yin came to her senses and saw Jiang Liu preparing to go out to practice his skills. She quickly said, "Husband, I have something to tell you."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Liu stopped and turned to look at Murong Yin.
Murong Yin looked at Jiang Liu and said, "Husband, I'm planning to go back to Wind City."
Jiang Liu was taken aback and asked in surprise, "Back to Wind City? Has something happened?"
Murong Yin smiled sweetly and said, "Nothing happened. I want to go back and see my grandfather. I didn't go back for the New Year. Now that I've advanced to the Minor Grandmaster level, I plan to go back and tell my grandfather in person."
Jiang Liu nodded in understanding, thought for a moment, and then said to Murong Yin, "After you go back, talk to your grandfather and see if he wants to come to Yuncheng?"
"Should we invite Grandpa to Yuncheng? What do you want, my Husband?" Murong Yin asked doubtfully.
Jiang Liu smiled and said, "Don't make wild guesses. Let's wait until your grandfather arrives."
"Okay! I'll pack up and head back in a bit." Murong Yin nodded and said.
"Okay!" Jiang Liu responded, then said, "I'll have the Fire-Winged Monkey take you back in a bit."
Murong Yin led Cuier out of the side hall and headed towards the courtyard.
Not long after, Murong Yin came out with Cuier. Both of them carried a small bundle, which contained things they would need on the road.
Jiang Liu and Feng Yue saw Murong Yin and Cuier off at the gate, and then Jiang Liu summoned the Fire-Winged Monkey.
Before long, the Fire-Winged Monkey flew over from the other side of the mountain.
Jiang Liu conveyed the instructions to the Fire-Winged Monkey through the mental imprint. After listening, the Fire-Winged Monkey nodded to indicate that it understood.
Then the Fire-Winged Monkey used its energy to Illusory Transformation two seats on its back, Murong Yin, along with Cuier, flew directly onto the seats on the Fire-Winged Monkey's back.
The Fire-Winged Monkey sensed that the two women had climbed onto its back, so it released a protective energy shield to envelop them. Then, it leaped into the air and flew directly towards Wind City.
Jiang Liu watched Murong Yin's departing figure for a while, then turned and went back to the mansion. He wanted to go back and continue practicing his skills.
Feng Yue led the people from the Gentle Rain Pavilion to continue their cultivation. She planned to start selecting personnel through the assessment, as Gentle Rain Pavilion also needed to begin preparations for expansion.