Yu Huatian went straight to the government office.
Only after arriving did he discover that Ye Gucheng and the others had already been alerted by the commotion he had caused while creating One Sword Breaks Ten Thousand Techniques and had all gathered here.
Even the Five Elements Ancestor and Xu Hongru, who had previously been cultivating in seclusion, had come.
At the sight of Yu Huatian, delight and surprise appeared on everyone's faces, and they hurried forward to salute:
"Director!"
"Greetings, Director!"
"Director, you've finally emerged from seclusion!"
Sweeping his gaze over them, Yu Huatian nodded slightly and walked straight toward the main seat ahead, asking as he went:
"How have things been lately? Nothing major has happened, has it?"
Deputy Director Tan Luzi stepped forward first and answered respectfully, "Reporting to you, Director, all of Great Qing's territory has been annexed by our Ming. Everything went smoothly, without any mishaps."
"It's just that, since the two nations' Jianghu merged, things haven't been very peaceful there. Fighting has broken out from time to time over these past two years, though no one has dared challenge the Imperial Court's authority."
"Every faction has strictly followed the rules you established, Director. They pay the taxes they owe and dare not overstep in the slightest."
Yu Huatian nodded slightly. "As long as they follow the rules and their fighting doesn't involve the Imperial Court or ordinary people, let them make whatever trouble they please. Have our people keep a close eye on them, so nothing gets out of control."
"Yes, Director!"
Everyone answered respectfully.
"Director, there's one more thing."
Tan Luzi said, "For some reason, over the past six months, many martial artists from other dynasties have suddenly poured into Ming territory. They've all been gathering toward the Eastern Sea."
As he spoke,