Chapter 1622: with translation of chapter title

Ye Liuyun's actions, at first, did not attract special attention.

Apart from the three major powers becoming alert, others did not notice, and many even did not know.

Even those who knew thought he was merely conducting an internal purge of spies; it was normal for the major powers to exchange spies to gather information, and it did not draw outsiders' attention.

Next, Ye Liuyun's targets for action still began internally, proceeding step by step.

He began, together with Feng Wanru, to purge the corrupt elements in the merchant guild.

Now teleportation arrays have been built in all major cities, making it very convenient for them to go wherever they need.

That day, Feng Wanru brought three women and a black-robed masked person into a merchant guild in a large city of the Southern Region.

Here, the steward did not know Feng Wanru, but seeing her and her companions dressed elegantly, a steward still came out to personally receive them.

Feng Wanru took out a token and threw it to the steward: 'Go summon the merchant guild's administrator!'

Upon seeing the token, the steward was stunned, repeatedly agreed, and went to shout for the merchant guild's administrator.

That token was the merchant guild headquarters' token, infused with Divine Sense, making forgery impossible; seeing it, the steward knew it was someone from headquarters.

After a while, the merchant guild's administrator sauntered over, holding a toothpick in his mouth.

'Reporting, miss, this is our merchant guild's administrator, Wen Tai!' the steward introduced.

Feng Wanru glanced at the administrator and confirmed it was indeed Wen Tai.

Luo Yurou then politely said to Wen Tai, 'Administrator Wen, please bring out the ledger; we want to audit the accounts!'

Wen Tai, however, examined the token, sat down nonchalantly, and retorted, 'Who can prove this token is genuine?'

He had learned from the steward about the cultivations of these visitors before putting on this attitude.

Usually, when headquarters sends people, it is for a surprise audit; normally, if there is a matter, they would communicate directly via Transmission Talisman.

'How dare you defy orders upon seeing the token?' Feng Wanru said coldly.

'Are you threatening me?' Wen Tai glared, slapped his palm, and two Earth Sovereign Ninth Layer Martial Cultivators rushed into the room, releasing pressure.

Feng Wanru's current cultivation is only Earth Sovereign Seventh Layer, certainly no match for these few; but she released killing intent all over, not only able to block the pressure of those two Martial Cultivators, but also to shield others for a moment.

'Somewhat interesting!' Wen Tai smiled slightly, not caring.

He continued, 'You think that just by taking out a token you can come audit my accounts?'

'Then what?' Feng Wanru countered.

'Let me tell you, unless the merchant guild's overall head comes in person, otherwise your token is useless here!' Wen Tai said bluntly.

'This is our merchant guild's overall head, Feng Wanru!' Luo Yurou introduced him.

Wen Tai glanced at Feng Wanru, curled his lip, and retorted, 'Who can prove she is Feng Wanru?'

Feng Wanru's image information had long been sent to the administrators of all merchant guilds; as soon as he entered, he already recognized her as Feng Wanru.

But Feng Wanru's cultivation was low, so he didn't take her seriously; moreover, he did not approve of a woman managing the merchant guild.

When Liang Xue was present, he knew Liang Xue was Ye Liuyun's woman and exercised some restraint; now that a Feng Clan person appeared out of nowhere, he paid no attention.

He thought Feng Wanru had suffered a loss at his hands and dared not complain to Ye Liuyun, for that would only prove her incompetence!

He had already decided: when merchant guild personnel came, he would not acknowledge them and would send them away; if headquarters summoned him, he would make excuses and not return to report.

In this way he would first stall, waiting until the merchant guild's resources were drained, then he would defect to a local power.

'What more proof do you need? Didn't you receive the information sent by the merchant guild headquarters?' Luo Yurou countered.

Wen Tai looked at Luo Yurou, smiled, and said, 'Unless Prince Ye comes in person to prove she is Feng Wanru!'

Luo Yurou, hearing this, also knew he was deliberately making excuses; she merely coldly snorted, 'I'm afraid when the Prince arrives, you won't be laughing!'

'Haha, then let's wait until the Prince arrives to speak!' Wen Tai laughed.

By the time Ye Liuyun arrives, he will have already left! Ye Liuyun wouldn't bother with such trivial matters!

Suddenly, in the reception room, a stronger pressure bore down on Wen Tai and his few subordinates, frightening them into trembling.

'What do you intend to do?' Wen Tai also knew they might bring experts, but that wouldn't faze him.

'I am the merchant guild administrator appointed by headquarters; even if you want to discipline me, you must issue an official notice, otherwise it violates the merchant guild's regulations!' Wen Tai threatened.

'You don't want to see me? I'll let you see!' Ye Liuyun said, directly removing his cloak to reveal his face.

'You're being too finicky! Why be courteous with such people? Just kill them!' Ye Liuyun directly told Feng Wanru.

Upon seeing that it was truly Ye Liuyun, Wen Tai was instantly dumbfounded.

He never expected Ye Liuyun to come in person!

'According to merchant guild rules...' Wen Tai was still trying to buy time.

Ye Liuyun, however, intensified the pressure, rendering him unable to speak.

'You dare lecture me about rules? Don't you know the merchant guild now bears the surname Ye? My word is the rule!' Ye Liuyun said lightly.

At that moment, Feng Wanru suddenly drew her sword and with one stroke severed Wen Tai's head.

The remaining few were so frightened they dared not even breathe.

'These two who aided evil, kill them too!' Ye Liuyun said lightly.

Feng Wanru also hesitated not, immediately acting.

With Ye Liuyun's pressure suppressing them, the two Martial Cultivators could not resist; Feng Wanru beheaded each with a single sword stroke.

'Prince, spare my life! I have not colluded with Wen Tai!' The steward, upon seeing this, immediately knelt begging for mercy, spilling all he knew of Wen Tai's misdeeds.

'Go, summon all personnel of the merchant guild to me!' Ye Liuyun said coldly.

'Yes! Thank you, Prince, for sparing my life.' The administrator kowtowed repeatedly, then rushed out to gather everyone in the hall, also producing the ledger and handing it to Luo Yurou.

Luo Yurou glanced at the ledger and immediately saw many problems.

'Who among you are stewards?' Ye Liuyun asked.

Immediately three people stepped forward in response.

'Kill!' Ye Liuyun directly told Feng Wanru.

The three men, upon hearing that, immediately knelt and begged for mercy.

"Prince, spare us! We were forced to obey orders; Wen Tai is the Administrator of the business association…"

However, before they could finish speaking, Feng Wanru sprang into action, one sword per person, killing them outright.

Ye Liuyun said calmly, "Failing to report what you know, colluding with the guilty, and still expecting me to spare you? Does anyone know where their family lives? The first person to speak up, I will promote them to Steward!"

He simultaneously intensified his oppressive aura, filling those people with dread.

"I... I know..." a shop clerk whispered tremblingly.