Han Yu glanced at them, his tone as calm as ever:
"Take your quarrel outside. Don't make a scene in the main hall."
Niu Gao and Yang Wudi exchanged a look, snorted coldly, and turned their heads away from each other.
Gu Rong shook his head, raised his teacup for a sip, and muttered under his breath:
"The sect hasn't even opened its doors yet, and its own people are already fighting."
Dugu Bo's lips twitched, but he managed not to laugh.
Han Yu leaned back in his chair, raised a hand to rub his brow, and said flatly:
"Everyone, disperse. Go do what you need to do.
Hall Master Niu, stay behind and tell me about the progress on the outer perimeter."
The others rose one after another, bowed, and left the main hall.
Before leaving, Ye Lingling looked back at Han Yu. Her lips moved as though she wanted to say something.
But in the end, she merely gave a slight bow and followed Dugu Yan out.
Only Han Yu, Gu Rong, and Niu Gao remained in the hall.
Niu Gao rubbed his hands together and stepped before Han Yu.
"Sect Master, this old bull wants to discuss the outer defensive works with you."
Han Yu lifted his chin.
"Go ahead."
"The main structure of the city walls is complete, but the Crossbow Cannon emplacements and Soul Power Sensing Arrays haven't been installed yet.
Those things aren't cheap. One sensing array costs two thousand Gold Soul Coins, and the Crossbow Cannons cost even more—five thousand each."
Niu Gao counted on his fingers.
"According to this old bull's plans, we need at least eight Crossbow Cannons and four sensing arrays to ensure absolute security. As for the money..."
Gu Rong cut in.
"For money, why not ask that girl