Chapter 2196: Willing to Die Fighting for the Sect

Facing the jealous gazes of several girls, Ye Zhangqing was momentarily at a loss for words, and could only reply offhand.

There are so many people watching; let's talk about it later.

Bai Hua Xianzi and the girls didn't make things difficult for Ye Zhangqing; after letting out a dissatisfied grunt to show their jealousy, they didn't continue to pester him.

He had temporarily avoided the situation; as for how to deal with it later, that was a future matter—worst case, he could just hide.

He quickly changed the subject, looking at the gathered young women.

These women obviously knew what had happened, so when faced with Ye Zhangqing's scrutinizing gaze, they each lowered their heads nervously.

They feared that Ye Zhangqing would also count them among those who would follow in Manager He's footsteps.

But after Ye Zhangqing's gaze swept over the girls, he then spoke.

"Who among you is willing to stay and work as a servant, responsible for serving dishes and pouring wine, doing some rough work?"

With Bai Hua Xianzi and the girls still present, Ye Zhangqing naturally could not continue with the previous operations at Emerald Cloud Lodge.

However, such a large tavern certainly couldn't rely solely on Zhang Heping and his people.

After all, besides this place, Zhang Heping and his team had other matters to handle, and they were short-staffed.

Thus, only important positions could be filled with sect disciples to oversee and manage.

As for lower-level staff like waiters, another solution would have to be found.

In Ye Zhangqing's view, this group of young women before him was just right.

They were beautiful and lovely, more than capable of working as waiters.

Moreover, when customers came to dine, it would be more pleasing to the eye, so there was no problem.

But upon hearing this, the girls present were momentarily stunned, wondering what the adult meant.

Have them serve as maids? Servants? Waiters?

You're crazy, making a top courtesan work as a waiter?

They were full of resentment inside, but cautiously raising their heads, they saw Ye Zhangqing's feigned indifferent gaze and immediately lowered their heads again.

They dared not refuse, fearing that Ye Zhangqing would kill them over a disagreement.

At this point, their power over life and death was completely in Ye Zhangqing's hands, leaving them with no temper at all.

Having no choice, the girls all nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, Ye Zhangqing nodded in satisfaction.

"Good, you won't regret today's decision; work hard, and I guarantee your future income will be higher than before."

In response, the girls scoffed, 'A waiter's income could never match that of a top courtesan; even a tenth of what they used to earn would be good.'

Just how much money could be spent on food and drink?

Moreover, without these girls as 'side dishes,' how much business could the tavern still have?

If no one comes, how can we make money?

Don't underestimate the fierce competition in the tavern industry of Wuji Xiancheng; it's cutthroat to the extreme.

Unfortunately, none of the girls dared voice these thoughts; for now, preserving their lives comes first—if they lose their lives, what else is there to say?

He had the girls clean the tavern and made some changes to the decor.

"Remove these things; they're showy but impractical."

"Why keep so many private rooms? Remove them all; just set up tables and chairs."

"No need for such large armchairs; small stools will do—preferably tables that can seat twenty people."

"Also, cut down the artificial mountain and spiritual plants in the courtyard; just put tables and chairs—my only requirement is to arrange seating however many people need."

Following behind Ye Zhangqing and hearing these orders, many girls were utterly dumbfounded.

Although they kept their heads down, the expressions on their faces were strangely odd—what was he planning? Tear everything down?

Are you opening a tavern or a porridge stall?

With all the decor gone, it looks like a refugee camp—who would come to eat?

Our Emerald Cloud Lodge is a high-end tavern, with prices among the top in Wuji Xiancheng—what are you doing?

Still, no one objected; they just kept nodding in agreement.

After Ye Zhangqing finished giving all his instructions, he gave the girls three days to prepare; the tavern would reopen in three days, and they had to meet his standards.

Leaving Emerald Cloud Lodge, Ye Zhangqing wondered what else needed to be done.

Thinking along the way, he returned to the Dao One Immortal Sect's garrison.

That was the former manor of the Hundred Beasts Regiment, but it had now become the Dao One Immortal Sect's garrison within Wuji Xiancheng.

While thinking, he walked into the courtyard, and Zhang Heping quickly came forward to greet him.

"Elder, the head of the Wang family, Wang Yu, has come to visit you."

"Wang Yu?"

Woken by Zhang Heping's voice, Ye Zhangqing frowned slightly.

This Wang Yu is the head of the Wang family and had previously been a patron of the Dao One Immortal Sect, but because of this incident, Qi Xiong had cut off all of the sect's tens of thousands of patrons.

Thinking about why Wang Yu had come to visit him, Ye Zhangqing understood his intention: merely to ease relations and find another opportunity to eat.

After all, he was no longer a sect patron, so naturally he had no right to enter the sect's canteen, let alone eat there.

However, the Wang family still had several descendants in the Dao One Immortal Sect, who are now sect disciples.

"I understand."

Nodding, Ye Zhangqing had Bai Hua Xianzi and the girls return first, while he himself went alone to the front hall.

Upon entering, he saw Wang Yu already standing respectfully, waiting for him.

Seeing Ye Zhangqing approach, Wang Yu quickly smiled and clasped his hands in greeting.

"Young Friend Zhangqing, long time no see."

Intentionally addressing him that way to draw the relationship a bit closer, Ye Zhangqing didn't point it out, smiling as he replied.

Senior.

Zhangqing, you're being distant.

The two took their seats one after another, exchanged a few pleasantries, and Wang Yu said with an apologetic expression.

Zhangqing, ah, the previous matter was indeed a dilemma for me as well—you know me—I am definitely on your side, on the Sect's side; even if the whole world were our enemy, I, Wang Yu, would not furrow my brow in the slightest, willing to fight to the death for the Sect.

But the old ancestor in my family issued a death order—I have no choice.

Zhangqing, you don't know—I was just a step away from rebelling against my family; since I am a Sect's retainer for a day, then in life I am a person of the Sect, in death I am a ghost of the Sect.

Unfortunately, the old ancestor forced me with death—I really have no way, so I had no choice but to temporarily agree.

However, Zhangqing, you know me; if back then someone truly wanted to harm the Sect, I would absolutely not stand by idly—I would have dealt with him on the spot.

Especially that Extreme Bliss Palace—I've long found it displeasing; if it weren't for still being somewhat sensible, I would have turned against it long ago............

Papapapa—just a long explanation; he said a lot, but in summary it's just one sentence.

I, Wang Yu, am absolutely loyal to the Dao One Immortal Sect; the previous matter was truly unavoidable, but I had already made up my mind—if the Sect truly faces trouble, even if I must risk the ancestor's self-destruction, I will absolutely not stand by idly.

I, Wang so-and-so, am willing to fight to the death for the Sect.