Chapter 1074: Business Conflict

After the imperial court learned of Ye Liuyun's actions and deemed his subjugation of the Triangular Turbulent Region meritorious, it directly granted that area to him, making it, by right, Ye Liuyun's fief.

With the official authority to govern this fief, Ye Liuyun prepared to act freely and undertake a great undertaking.

However, as the two‑month deadline approached, Ye Liuyun had to set these matters aside temporarily and rush back to the Feng Clan.

He delegated all affairs here to his duplicate. After meeting the duplicate, he simply retrieved the single‑horned one and the dragon‑eagle.

The imperial city is fraught with danger, so he still needed to keep additional strength by his side.

Upon returning to the Feng Clan, a guard immediately escorted Ye Liuyun to his former residence.

A maid came out to greet Ye Liuyun and said, "Grand Elder has ordered that this Side Courtyard shall forever belong to you, Prince. You may come and go at any time without restriction."

"Please thank Grand Elder for me!" Ye Liuyun replied without further ceremony.

He guessed that the Feng Clan had already heard of his news.

Sure enough, shortly after his arrival, Grand Elder invited him to the Grand Hall of council.

Upon meeting, Grand Elder greeted Ye Liuyun with a beaming smile.

"Prince Ye, you truly are a demigod! You can accomplish such monumental deeds! No wonder a hero emerges in youth!"

His words of praise for Ye Liuyun flowed endlessly.

Ye Liuyun responded as they proceeded together to the Grand Hall of council.

Inside the hall, only the Clan Chief and Grand Elder were present; the merchant Martial Cultivator, whom Ye Liuyun had not seen again, was absent.

After the formalities and seating, the Clan Chief and Grand Elder exchanged compliments and sighs, then both sides moved to the main topic, discussing the direction and details of cooperation.

"The three enterprises—commerce guild, vessels and supplies, and transportation—I have other arrangements for; the rest we can cooperate on," Ye Liuyun said outright.

Several elders of the Feng Clan regretted not having negotiated these matters with Ye Liuyun earlier; otherwise, these pieces would also be major businesses.

Who could have imagined that someone as young as Ye Liuyun would possess such resolve?

The feats they had boasted of being unable to achieve for years were completed by Ye Liuyun within two months.

Not only conquering the Triangular Turbulent Region, but also consolidating all Demon Cultivators into a single Sect seemed an impossible task to them.

"Very well, we can begin cooperation in areas such as the Demon Cultivator Sect, medicinal herbs, ferocious beasts, alchemy, and artifact forging," the Feng Clan Chief replied, not being greedy; getting these businesses started would already be substantial.

"There's another venture I think is profitable. It's the arena model I saw while at the War Dragon Sect; I wonder if the Feng Clan has it?" Ye Liuyun asked.

"That… to be frank, it's the business of our old rival, the Cheng Clan. In this regard, we indeed fall short of Cheng Clan."

"The Cheng Clan?" Ye Liuyun appeared indifferent outwardly, but secretly rejoiced, having finally found a major venture of the Cheng Clan.

"So the businesses we're doing now won't clash with the Cheng Clan?"

Ye Liuyun's outward concern for business was actually a search for points of conflict between the two families.

Grand Elder explained to Ye Liuyun, "Our Feng Clan's strengths lie in pills and artifact forging, while the Cheng Clan excels in arenas, taverns, and similar industries. Apart from commerce, we have little real competition, so for many years we have coexisted peacefully."

"That's fine then!" Having achieved his aim, Ye Liuyun asked no further, lest he reveal his intentions.

He would certainly encounter more later; knowing this for now sufficed.

Afterwards they continued negotiating details—investment ratios, funding, personnel deployment timelines, and so on—discussing until nightfall before concluding.

Afterwards they shared a dinner, and only then was Ye Liuyun escorted back to his residence.

After Ye Liuyun returned, those people kept exclaiming, "Why can't the Feng Clan produce talent like this?"

The Clan Chief said, "They're overly protected within the family, never getting a chance to train outside. Their individual realms are high, but overall strength is far weaker than those who hustle outside."

Grand Elder suggested, "Perhaps our conflict with the Cheng Clan could have him lend a hand?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the others' eyes lit up.

"Exactly! That kind of battle is perfect for him!" the Clan Chief kept nodding.

Afterwards the few of them began to discuss quietly again.

After returning, Ye Liuyun felt exhausted; in truth, these detailed negotiations gave him a headache.

Fortunately, he and his duplicate could synchronize information.

The duplicate spent the whole day pulling Du Yan about, asking this and that, just to get through the day.

After returning, Ye Liuyun received a message from Liang Xue; she had already recruited Wu Qingcheng, Su Miaoyin, Ru Yue, and Yu Er.

It is now confirmed that they are a bit closer to the Beast King Mountain Range; they can reach it in about half a month.

"Alright, we'll meet at the Beast King Mountain Range."

To avoid losing the location, Ye Liuyun reconfirmed the coordinates with Liang Xue and others, setting a rendezvous at the entrance of the Beast King Mountain Range.

Afterwards, Ye Liuyun finally relaxed and used a Transmission Talisman to contact his aunt, checking whether she would come tonight.

After the two agreed, Ye Liuyun opened the door, resting while waiting for Feng Wanru.

At nightfall, Feng Wanru arrived at Ye Liuyun's residence.

Ye Liuyun first taught Feng Wanru the Shadow Concealment Technique, then chatted with them about his recent activities.

"You kid, you're impressive! You're handling big affairs!"

After hearing this, Feng Wanru was full of admiration for Ye Liuyun.

"Aunt, of the things I mentioned, is there any you'd be willing to do? Why not help me?" Ye Liuyun asked.

"If I go help you, what about my sister?" Feng Wanru said, troubled.

"I'm not talking about now; I can reserve the position for you!" Ye Liuyun explained.

"I see! You're a conscientious kid! Let me think… I need to find an easy job," Feng Wanru said after pondering.

"Then manage the ferocious beasts; after all, there's little to do, they're just kept in isolation for grazing," Ye Liuyun suggested.

"Fine. We can catch a few for meat, and when there's nothing else we can take them out for a fight!" Feng Wanru agreed on the spot.

The two talked until late, and Ye Liuyun reluctantly escorted Feng Wanru back.

He also promised Feng Wanru that when they went to the Beast King Mountain Range, he would bring her along so she could arrange her mother's meals in advance.

If not for the many Formations in the dungeon, Ye Liuyun would indeed have liked his aunt to take him in to see his mother.

But some formations are ones even Feng Wanru doesn't know. Once an outsider enters and triggers the formation, it will alert the Feng Clan.

So Ye Liuyun could only give up, and could only endure a bit longer.