The reward had arrived, and Ye Kang was quite satisfied.
As for that optional second-stage task, he would leave it to fate. As long as he was strong enough, giving Qiyun Sect a helping hand wouldn't be a problem.
Ye Kang's smile grew wider, and he continued drinking.
After a full day of singing and dancing, the sect-founding ceremony came to an end. Qiyun Sect began its hectic reconstruction.
Reorganizing the sect and opening and integrating the six Dao Traditions would take time. Ye Kang, of course, took no part in it. Instead, he cultivated alone in his Cave Mansion.
His Yin Mie Realm cultivation continued to stabilize. Once Qiyun Sect joined the Martial Dao Alliance, he would be able to head to Qingzhou.
During this time, however, a voice that had not been heard in a long while rang out.
"Reporting to the boss, an honored guest has arrived."
The voice came from the Spirit Merchant Platform. It belonged to Ye Kang's old steward. And the honored guest the steward spoke of could only be Crocodile God.
Since their last transaction, Crocodile God had not appeared again. Ye Kang had no choice but to wait patiently.
Now, at long last, Crocodile God had returned. Ye Kang immediately awoke from his meditation and entered the Spirit Merchant Platform.
It was the same familiar teahouse. Ye Kang stepped into the private room and saw Crocodile God already waiting inside.
Ye Kang hurriedly clasped his hands. "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, senior. This junior is ashamed!"
Crocodile God glanced at him and pointed to the seat across from him. Then he asked quietly, "Little thing, how are preparations for the Wind Wave Brew coming along?"
Ye Kang smiled. "Rest assured, senior. We've been working overtime, day and night, and have