Chapter 411

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The entire Qingyun Empire’s capital, Qingtian City, is divided into five major districts.

To the north lies the Imperial Palace.

To the east is the Qingyun Academy.

The west and south are occupied by the Five Great Families.

The central urban area is home to the presence of forces such as the Shengdan Pavilion, Qingyun Pavilion, and the Dark Soul Hall.

The headquarters of the Dark Soul Hall, like the Qingyun Pavilion and the Shengdan Pavilion, occupies an entire street of shops. While both the Qingyun Pavilion and the Shengdan Pavilion are trading halls, primarily dealing in medicinal pills, the Dark Soul Hall is involved in a wide range of activities, with very few pill transactions. Its main business consists of many gray-area dealings.

At this moment, inside a spacious room within the Dark Soul Hall, three figures are seated together. They are Wang Pengyuan, Xu Wenyan, and Lei Chengtian.

Although their injuries have healed and their appearances have been restored, they still wear the same attire as they did in the past. Xu Wenyan’s voice is deep as he says, “Brother, what position should we assign to Third Uncle when he comes to work at our Dark Soul Hall?”

Wang Pengyuan and Xu Wenyan were both among the eighteen Ask-the-Heaven Guards of the past, though Xu Wenyan primarily received teachings in array techniques from Ye Wentian back then. Over the years, the Dark Soul Hall has grown and prospered under the three of them, with Wang Pengyuan being the greatest contributor.

Wang Pengyuan ponders and says, “Our Dark Soul Hall currently has three hall masters: you, me, and Chengtian. How about we create a position for a fourth hall master and let Third Uncle take that role?”

“No, no,” Lei Chengtian immediately shakes his head upon hearing this. “The master said we need to keep a low profile for now. He’s planning to gradually and meticulously take down the Five Great Families.”

“If we make Third Uncle the fourth hall master, won’t that raise suspicions among the Qingyun Pavilion and the Qin clan? They’ll start investigating immediately. If they find out about our connection to the master, won’t that ruin everything?”

“You have a point. Chengtian really thinks things through,” Wang Pengyuan continues. “So, what do you suggest we do?”

Lei Chengtian thinks for a moment and says, “How about we assign him an elder position? Or perhaps a hall chief?”

Within the Dark Soul Hall, the three hall masters are the highest decision-makers. Below them are thirty-six elders, all of whom are strong warriors at the Heavenly Gang level. In addition, there are one hundred and twelve hall chiefs, all at the Yuanfu stage. These hall chiefs are only those within the capital and do not include the smaller hall chiefs in the various cities and branches of the Dark Soul Hall throughout the Qingyun Empire.

“An elder position is good,” Wang Pengyuan immediately agrees. “Forget about the hall chief; that position is too low. If the master finds out, he’ll scold us.”

However, Xu Wenyan quietly says, “But isn’t the elder position also quite conspicuous?”

The three of them look at each other, suddenly finding themselves in a dilemma. It’s a tricky situation: they can’t assign a position that’s too low, but they also can’t assign one that’s too high for the master’s uncle.

They had originally planned to personally welcome him, but then they thought it might be too ostentatious, which is why they are anxiously waiting here.

As the three are discussing, Uncle He arrives with Ye Qingfeng. Today, Ye Qingfeng has specially changed into a silk robe, his tall and slender figure making him look even more upright.

“Uncle He…?”

“Hmm?”

Ye Qingfeng, looking at the scale and architecture of the Dark Soul Hall, which is no less impressive than the Qingyun Pavilion, feels a bit nervous and gives a wry smile. “How about we forget about it?”

“Now that Wushuang is not short of money, maybe I could just buy a shop and do some business, gradually developing it?”

Uncle He chuckles and says, “Third Uncle, it’s fine.”

“The young master now has many friends. He is friends with Young Master Xu Qiuyuan. It would be easy for him to arrange a position for you here at the Dark Soul Hall.”

As Uncle He is speaking, a voice sounds out.

“Third Uncle, Uncle He.”

Not far away, Xu Qiuyuan runs over, panting slightly. “Why didn’t you guys wait for me?”

“Qiuyuan, why are you here too?”

Hearing Ye Qingfeng’s question, Xu Qiuyuan grins and says, “Since Third Uncle is coming to work at our Dark Soul Hall, I, as the young master, of course have to be here to support him and make sure no one bullies him!”

Ye Qingfeng smiles.

Lately, Xu Qiuyuan has often visited the Ye Mansion, learning array techniques from Ye Wushuang and making great progress.

Thinking of this, Ye Qingfeng can’t help but sigh inwardly.

Heaven has not forsaken the Ye clan. At this critical moment of survival and extinction, Ye Wushuang has defied fate, and now the Ye family is gradually getting back on track!

“Let’s go in,” he says.

The three of them enter the Dark Soul Hall together.

The vast hall is bustling with people. Upon seeing Xu Qiuyuan, everyone courteously greets him.

“Master Xu!”

Before long, a plump middle-aged man approaches, respectfully asking, “Why have you come today, young master?”

“Uncle Qu, this is Ye Qingfeng, who is now…”

“Condensing Meridians stage three,” Ye Qingfeng quickly interjects.

Xu Qiuyuan smiles and says, “At the Condensing Meridians stage three, he has come to our Dark Soul Hall today. Let’s find him a good position…”

Qu Ying examines the man in front of him and says with a smile, “Alright, young master. What position do you think would be suitable?”