Chapter 66: Under Heaven Society Announcement

With Xiongba laid to rest, everything seemed to have fallen into tranquility once again.

But Duan Fengyun knew that this kind of tranquility was often a sign of the storm to come.

Jue Wushen's Indestructible Golden Body should be nearing completion, and the day of his invasion of Zhongyuan should not be far off.

He had to seize the time to improve his own strength.

But only after he truly sat in the position of Sect Leader did he realize that things were not that simple.

Xiongba's method of operation was like an emperor, centralized power, managing everything from top to bottom by himself.

If Duan Fengyun were to operate like this, he would die.

"Wen Chouchou, go call the Hall Masters of each hall over to me; I have a major announcement."

He had an idea in his mind, so he called for Wen Chouchou.

With the new Sect Leader's order, this group of people ran faster than the next, fearing they would fall behind others.

Duan Fengyun sat on the Sect Leader's throne, with the Hall Masters of several important halls beside him.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Duan Fengyun began to speak:

"Hall Masters, Sect Leader Xiongba has passed away, and I have now taken over the position of Sect Leader. However, I have discovered some problems with Sect Leader Xiongba's previous management system, and I have decided to modify and adjust the system now."

There was a buzz of discussion below, as they wondered how the new Sect Leader's "three fires" would burn.

Duan Fengyun pretended to cough, and suddenly there was dead silence.

So Duan Fengyun continued.

"I have decided to divide the affairs of the Under Heaven Society into four major sectors: Personnel, Administration, Marketing, and Finance, with the four major halls handling the affairs of these four sectors in full.

Tianshuang Hall will be in charge of the Personnel sector, responsible for the recruitment of our sect's members and disciples.

Feiyun Hall will be responsible for the Administration sector, coordinating and managing the affairs of our sect from top to bottom.

Shenfeng Hall will be responsible for the Marketing sector, responsible for the expansion of our sect's territory.

Tianwen Hall will be responsible for the Finance sector, responsible for the management of our sect's money.

A Deputy Sect Leader position will be set above the four Hall Masters, and Wen Chouchou will serve as the Deputy Sect Leader.

The Deputy Sect Leader will be responsible for organizing the daily reports from the four major halls and focusing on reporting them to me.

Assessments will be set for the four Hall Masters and the Deputy Sect Leader; every quarter, I will score the four Hall Masters and the Deputy Sect Leader on their abilities, and those who do not meet the requirements will be replaced by those below them.

I hope that with everyone's efforts, we can develop the Under Heaven Society to be better and better. Does anyone have anything to add?"

This was an idea he had based on the business management books he had read before; he was likely the first person to manage a sect like a company.

Seeing that Duan Fengyun was actually delegating power to let them handle things in full, the four Hall Masters were too happy to have any objections.

And Wen Chouchou, hearing that Duan Fengyun was going to promote him to the position of Deputy Sect Leader, was already overjoyed in his heart.

He was already prepared to grovel before Duan Fengyun once the four Hall Masters left.

"Good, since you have no objections, then from today on, the Under Heaven Society will operate according to my ideas just now.

But I will state one thing first: if anyone abuses their power for personal gain, I will definitely not spare them. Good, meeting adjourned, you may go down and convey this."

Duan Fengyun said sternly.

The four Hall Masters left one after another, and as soon as the four were gone, Wen Chouchou immediately knelt down.

"Sect Leader is wise, his literary talent and martial virtue will last for ten thousand generations, unifying the Jianghu."

Duan Fengyun had just said a lot and was drinking water, but when he heard Wen Chouchou's words, a mouthful of water sprayed directly out of his mouth.

"What the hell? Wen Chouchou, change this slogan; I don't want to hear this sentence again in the future."

Duan Fengyun rolled his eyes and said speechlessly.

Wen Chouchou touched his head and replied: "Sect Leader, forgive my stupidity, I cannot think of how to change this sentence."

Duan Fengyun thought for a moment and said:

"How about this, just change it to: Sect Leader is tall, Sect Leader is rich, Sect Leader is handsome, Sect Leader is a tall, rich, and handsome man."

Wen Chouchou complained in his heart for a long time; this was even more trashy than what he had just recited.

But what he thought in his heart certainly could not be said out loud, so he flattered:

"Sect Leader is tall, Sect Leader is rich, Sect Leader is handsome, Sect Leader is a tall, rich, and handsome man."

Duan Fengyun nodded with satisfaction and told Wen Chouchou to go and instill it into the sect members; he did not want to hear that slogan similar to Dongfang Bubai again.

"Sect Leader, if you are free recently, you should go see the Young Mistress. Ever since the old Sect Leader passed away, she has been trapped in Huxin Xiaozhu and has not come out."

Seeing that Duan Fengyun was about to leave, Wen Chouchou spoke up.

Duan Fengyun paused for a moment, nodded to Wen Chouchou, and then left.

These past few days, he had to deal with many problems left behind by Xiongba and had no time to take care of Youruo.

Youruo, who had just lost her father, must really need his care.

He arrived at the Back Mountain, stepped onto a small boat, and after slapping the lake surface a few times, the boat slowly sailed toward Huxin Xiaozhu.

Arriving at Huxin Xiaozhu, Duan Fengyun signaled the maid not to greet him.

He let the maid return to the sect first; he was enough here.

He quietly came to Youruo's door and saw through the crack in the door that Youruo was still fast asleep.

He quietly pushed the door open and walked to Youruo's bed, tucked the quilt in for her, and then sat on a stool nearby to watch over her silently.

At this moment, exhaustion struck, and, tired, he fell asleep on the table.

Waking up, Youruo felt a pang of heartache as she looked at Duan Fengyun, who was fast asleep on the table.

If it weren't for her father entrusting the Under Heaven Society to him, how could he be so exhausted?

Such a free and easy person was restricted by the rules and regulations of the sect.

She rested her chin in her hands and looked earnestly at her lover before her.

Waking up, Duan Fengyun opened his eyes and saw Youruo smiling at him.

"You're awake. Have you been very busy lately?"

Youruo asked.

Duan Fengyun replied:

"I heard from Wen Chouchou that you've been locking yourself in this Huxin Xiaozhu, not stepping out from morning till night. I've been very busy during this time, so I forgot to come see you. I'm sorry."

Duan Fengyun looked at his haggard beloved and slowly stroked Youruo's face with his hand.

The two looked at each other like this, and then Youruo closed her eyes.

Receiving the hint, Duan Fengyun gathered his courage and kissed Youruo's cherry lips; the two lovers, having gone through many hardships, kissed passionately.

As their passion deepened, Duan Fengyun picked Youruo up and walked step by step to the bedside.

Duan Fengyun slowly took off Youruo's clothes, and looking at the jade-like body before him, he felt as if he were about to explode.

Youruo whispered in Duan Fengyun's ear:

"Duan, cherish me well."

Duan Fengyun pulled the bed curtains shut and began the journey to Mount Wu with Youruo.

The two, tasting the joys of man and woman for the first time, were tireless and did not slowly fall asleep until midnight.

At noon the next day, Duan Fengyun opened his eyes, looked at the lovely person lying beside him, quietly got up and put on his clothes, kissed Youruo on the forehead, and then slipped out.

He knew that since it was Youruo's first time last night, she must be in a lot of pain today, so he went to the kitchen himself to cook for her.

When Youruo woke up and remembered the madness of last night, her face turned crimson.

"You're awake. Get up and eat, Madam Sect Leader."

Duan Fengyun teased.

Looking at the plain porridge and side dishes on the table, Youruo's appetite increased immediately.

After taking a cautious bite, she looked at Duan Fengyun in surprise.

She had not expected that this busy man would actually have time to cook.

As if he had seen through her thoughts, Duan Fengyun explained:

"I divided the sect's affairs into several sectors, let the four halls manage them separately, and then had Wen Chouchou act as Deputy Sect Leader to help me handle things. That way, I'm much more relaxed."

Then, Duan Fengyun explained his corporate management system to Youruo.

Youruo found it increasingly difficult to see through the Duan Fengyun before her; what exactly was in his head to have so many ideas?

But Youruo would not ask more; as long as Duan Fengyun loved her, that was enough.

Duan Fengyun did not speak again; he watched Youruo eat quietly.

Already famished, Youruo finished all the food in no time.

Duan Fengyun signaled for Youruo to sit on his lap, and Youruo stood up and shyly sat down.

Duan Fengyun held Youruo, smelled her fragrance, and asked:

"Youruo, will you marry me?"

Youruo looked at Duan Fengyun in surprise, her eyes red as she said:

"I will! I will! I only want to be your bride."

Hearing this, Duan Fengyun happily stood up and tossed the Youruo in his arms into the air, shouting as he did so:

"I'm going to take a wife! I'm not a single dog anymore."

Although Youruo did not know what Duan Fengyun was saying, she knew he was very happy from his expression.

Duan Fengyun stopped and discussed the wedding date with Youruo.

"The first of next month is your birthday; shall we set it for that day?"

Duan Fengyun asked.

Youruo nodded, telling Duan Fengyun to arrange it as he saw fit.

Then, Duan Fengyun revealed the plan he had been harboring all along.

"Youruo, you know I'm used to being laid-back; I'm really not interested in being a sect leader. After we get married, I'll pass the position of Sect Leader to someone else and continue living our carefree life together."

Youruo nodded and said:

"I support you. I know your personality. So I won't force you; let the Under Heaven Sect be, let it fend for itself."

The two, who shared a tacit understanding, hugged each other tightly.

It was now June 11th, and there were not many days left until July 1st; Duan Fengyun wanted to hold a grand wedding for Youruo.

Early the next morning, Duan Fengyun left the Under Heaven Sect.

When he arrived outside Huo Family Manor, Bu Jingyun and the others had not yet risen.

He did not have many friends in this world, so he definitely had to notify Bu Jingyun and the others of the good news of his marriage first.

He jumped into the courtyard and began gesturing in the yard.

Hearing the noise in the courtyard, Bu Jingyun and the other two immediately grabbed their weapons and walked out; seeing that it was the live wire Duan Fengyun, they felt both annoyed and amused.

"Yo, Sect Leader Duan, how do you have time to come see us brothers?"

Qin Shuang teased.

Duan Fengyun rolled his eyes and said:

"Oh, Shuang, stop teasing me. I'm here today to tell you that Youruo and I are getting married on the first of next month, and I'm inviting you to come drink at the wedding.

Also, I want to tell you about my plans. I intend to pass the position of Sect Leader to someone else after the wedding; you know I'm used to being lazy, and being a sect leader doesn't suit me."

"What? You're getting married? Congratulations, congratulations. You and Youruo have finally achieved a happy ending."

Bu Jingyun laughed, secretly happy in his heart that he finally had a chance to take revenge.

"It's settled then. Remember to come early in two days to help out; you are my family from the bride's side, after all. I have others to notify, so I'm off."

Duan Fengyun arrived in a rush and left in a rush.

He wanted to return to the World Society to write invitations; people like Wuming and his own younger brother Duan Lang definitely had to be notified.

That afternoon, the World Society issued another notice: on the first day of the seventh lunar month, World Society Leader Duan Fengyun will marry Miss Youruo, daughter of former leader Xiongba, and all martial arts heroes are invited to attend.