"Huh? Uncle Jian, you want me to manage the finances of Watch Valley? I'm just a kid in my teens, I probably don't have the ability to manage it well." Ning Tian immediately declined.
"It's alright, we have 10 billion Gold Soul Coin available now, you can manage it. Every expense will be audited by you, and if there are no problems, the funds will be allocated. The expenses of Watch Valley are not large right now, you can learn slowly, and in time you will do a very good job," Qian Chen explained.
"Yes, thank you for your trust Uncle Jian," Ning Tian said. Suddenly, she changed the subject and said, " Uncle Jian, actually, the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect had several seemingly ordinary but stable and profitable businesses. Now that the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is gone, we can revive these businesses."
" Xiaotian, Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect was the wealthiest sect ten thousand years ago, with an extremely strong ability to make money. In addition to your own treasure appraisal skills, you also have a very good eye for investment. I believe in you, and you can directly handle the financial management and money-making of Watch Valley in the future." Qian Chen said to Ning Tian with great trust.
"Yes, Uncle Jian."
Then Qian Chen turned to Pan Long and said, " Pan Long, you've done a good job managing Watch Valley these past years. But ultimately, Watch Valley's income is limited, almost entirely reliant on killing Evil Soul Master and robbing their wealth. This is enough to support a few hundred low-level Soul Master, but as Watch Valley continues to expand and reaches tens of thousands of people, without money, Watch Valley will inevitably collapse on its own."
Upon hearing Qian Chen's reminder, Pan Long hurriedly replied, "I'll do whatever you tell me, Big Brother."
"When it comes to making money, the four of us brothers are actually novices. Xiaotian from the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect might just be our lucky charm. So, whatever Xiaotian wants to invest in or do, as long as it's for making money, you have to give him your full support."
"Yes, brother, I will definitely support Xiaotian one hundred percent," Pan Long said immediately.
"Alright, it's getting late. I need to get back to the Shrek Academy tonight." After saying that, Qian Chen stood on the Seven Kill Sword again.
"Big brother, Uncle Jian, Valley Master, have a safe journey," Pan Long, Ning Tian, Wu Feng said in unison.
"Okay, Ning Tian, go ahead and do it." After saying that, Qian Chen stepped on the Seven Kill Sword and flew into the distance like a shooting star.
After a day of flying on his sword, Qian Chen finally returned to Sea God Island Shrek Academy, to his and Zhang Lexuan's residence late at night. Upon entering, he saw Zhang Lexuan still meditating and cultivating on the sofa in the living room downstairs, clearly waiting for him.
" Lexuan, I'm back."
Upon hearing Qian Chen's voice, Zhang Lexuan immediately ended her meditation. " Qian Chen, you're back! Come and rest for a bit. Have you eaten? I'll go prepare something for you."
"No need, I have food in my Storage Soul Tool, so I don't need to eat. How's the situation at the academy?"
Hearing Qian Chen ask about the academy, Zhang Lexuan frowned slightly and said, "The news of Ning Tian's assassination and Wu Feng's subsequent suicide has spread throughout the Outer Court of the Shrek Academy, causing widespread panic among the students. However, I have arranged for teachers at the Soul Douluo level to participate in patrols. Although they cannot deal with opponents at the Titled Douluo level, the students have calmed down. How are Xiaotian and Wu Feng?"
"Everything has been settled. Moreover, Xiaotian has finally joined our Watch Valley, and I have already given her the Aromatic Silk Beauty. She has also donated the 10 billion Gold Soul Coin accumulated by the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect over ten thousand years to Xiaotian development of Watch Valley."
"What? So many!" Zhang Lexuan was genuinely shocked when she heard this number.
"Alright, we need to settle this matter completely as soon as possible," Qian Chen reminded him.
"Um."
The assassination attempt on Ning Tian was finally quelled at the Outer Court of the Shrek Academy after more than half a month of appeasement.
With Ning Tian no longer needing care, Huo Yuhao gradually resumed his days of going to and from school with Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao, except that Wang Qiu'er was now among them.
After the destruction of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and the assassination of Ning Tian, Qian Chen realized even more that he had to be more careful with Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er.
Tang San was watching from the Divine Realm. If anyone crossed his bottom line, Tang San could easily kill tens of thousands of people. Qian Chen guessed that directly attacking Wang Dong'er would definitely anger Tang San.
Another month passed. Qian Chen stood at the window of his second-floor room, watching the four people flying towards the Outer Court using their Flying Soul Tool. He frowned and couldn't help but think: Now, the only thing to do is change Huo Yuhao. It seems that the backup plan—sending Huo Yuhao to the Body Sect, upgrading his Martial Soul, keeping him away from Wang Dong'er, and dispelling their Martial Soul Fusion Skill —has to be officially implemented.
Seeing Qian Chen frown, Zhang Lexuan asked from the side, " Qian Chen, what's wrong?"
"It's nothing," Qian Chen could only say.
"Let's go, we need to hurry and take care of the official business in the dean's office. There are important matters to attend to at the college today," Zhang Lexuan reminded him.
"Um."
After having breakfast in the cafeteria, Huo Yuhao and his three companions went to the classroom, instantly drawing the envy of most of the students. Wang Dong'er and Wang Qiu'er stood on either side of Huo Yuhao, with Xiao Xiao following behind.
" Dong'er, Qiu'er, Xiao Xiao, let's sit over there," Huo Yuhao said, pointing to a row of four empty seats.
"Mm," Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao responded. Only the aloof Wang Qiu'er remained silent, but her silence was an admission.
Meanwhile, Dai Huabin, sitting not far away, gritted his teeth in anger. He no longer dared to confront Huo Yuhao directly. Since they were assigned to different classes, he had never won a single conflict, and could only curse him inwardly, "The son of a lowly maid!"
Soon, it was time for class. Bing Ling arrived at the classroom. After the students and teacher greeted each other, Bing Ling began her opening remarks. "Today is an important day for our class's core disciples. Alright, now all of you core disciples, come with me. The rest of you are free to arrange your own classes today."
"Yes," the whole class answered in unison.
Bing Ling glanced at Wang Qiu'er, and seeing that she didn't move, she suddenly remembered that Wang Qiu'er didn't yet have the status of a core disciple, and added, " Qiu'er, you come with me too."
"Hmm," Wang Qiu'er replied coldly.
Soon, Huo Yuhao and several dozen other core disciples, along with Wang Qiu'er, arrived at a strange competition arena under Bing Ling's guidance. Accompanying them were several other core disciples under the age of fifteen.
Soon, Shrek Academy's high-ranking members began to arrive at the stands: Sea God Pavilion Master Yan Shaozhe wife, Qian Chen and Zhang Lexuan, Qian Duoduo and his wife, Xuan Zi, and others.
Xuan Zi glanced at the arena below, then leaped up and landed in front of the students and their teachers, asking casually, "Have all the core disciples of your grade arrived?"
Several teachers, including Bing Ling, replied in unison, "Reporting to Xuan Zi, all the core disciples of our grade have arrived."
Having obtained the answer he wanted, Xuan Zi turned to the students and said, "Today, I need to select seven people from among you to form the new Shrek Seven Devils reserve team. Alright, you can enter this arena now. My requirement is to eliminate all the opponents you see. The seven remaining will successfully Shrek Seven Devils reserve team."
"Yes," all the core disciples replied.
Qian Chen smiled slightly. His plan to bring Huo Yuhao to the Body Sect could now begin. He immediately activated the " Spiritual Web " skill of the 400,000-year-old Demonic Eye Devil Tree Soul Bone Skill, pulling Qian Guyi into the scheme.