"Patriarch, the fifth day of next month is the once-every-five-years gathering of the branch heads of our Immortal Allure Bu Clan. Though it cannot compare to the grand gathering held once every ten years, branch heads stationed throughout the major regions, like myself, will all return to report for duty. If you wish to return, the gathering on the fifth day of next month would be the best time," Bu Zhi said, his voice slightly excited.
Only six days remained until the fifth day of next month. Under normal circumstances, Bu Zhi should have been organizing the accounts to bring back to the clan for review. That was why he had been particularly busy these past two days.
Not only did he have to deal with the clan's audit, he also had to secretly embezzle a portion of the funds and send them to Bu Lianshi without anyone noticing. That was no easy task.
Although family branch heads stationed outside usually found ways to skim a little profit for themselves, the clan generally turned a blind eye as long as they did not go overboard. But Bu Zhi was different. He was, after all, the son of a trusted confidant of the previous clan head, so the clan scrutinized him with particular severity. A slight misstep could cause trouble and give others leverage against him. He had to be extremely careful.
"The fifth day of next month... We should be able to make a trip then. It is also time to reclaim what belongs to us," the Azure Emperor said with a nod.
However, at that moment, the [Akatsuki] organization ring grew scorching hot. Immediately afterward, a voice sounded in Bu Lianshi's ear. It was Northern Dipper Meng Jingxian.
"In five days, [Hell] and the Soul Refining Sect will attack