Cloud Central Garrison Manor, Council Hall.
Zhang Yuhe nodded in satisfaction, looking at the ten people standing below.
The Qian and Sun Families were quite sensible; they had sent people over early in the morning, with five Golden Core Cultivators from each Family.
These ten individuals were clearly not ordinary people; they were the elite disciples of both Families.
It seemed these two Families had indeed put in a lot of thought, especially the Qian Family.
Qian Weiguang had actually sent his son to the Town Guardian Manor, which was a show of loyalty.
Zhang Yuhe's gaze swept over the crowd. The person at the head was slender, with a faint sword light subtly surrounding his body.
He and Li families was clearly a successful Sword Cultivator.
This person was Qian Weiguang's son, Qian Zhongshu, a Golden Core Great Perfection Cultivator, just a little short of a Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Stage.
For Qian Weiguang to send such a person over, it was evident He and Li families wanted to curry favor with him.
"Not bad."
He and Li families was very satisfied with the sensible actions of the Qian and Sun Families; He and Li families didn't mind being someone's benefactor.
It was a mutually beneficial arrangement; good for you, good for me, good for everyone.
With a wave of his right hand, ten shimmering Flying Swords slowly flew towards the crowd.
"These Flying Swords are a welcoming gift for everyone. While there's no pay for working under me, I won't let you work for nothing."
Seeing the Flying Swords before them, everyone's eyes lit up, and their faces showed joy as they quickly expressed their gratitude.
"Thank you, Town Guardian Envoy, sir."
The Flying Swords Zhang Yuhe gave out were not some trashy goods.
These Flying Swords were Artifact Refined by him casually; they were all Medium Grade Magic Treasures.
With his current Artifact Refining level, Artifact Refining some Medium Grade Magic Treasures was simply too easy.
However, for these disciples of the Qian and Sun Families, Medium Grade Magic Treasures were already considered the best Magic Treasures.
Even within their own Families, Medium Grade Magic Treasures were very precious, possibly even regarded as Family-protecting Magic Treasures, not to be used lightly.
Above Magical Artifacts are Magic Treasures. Cultivators below Foundation Establishment generally use Magical Artifacts.
Only Cultivators above Golden Core can use Magic Treasures.
However, Magic Treasures are precious; not only are they extremely difficult to Artifact Refine, but the Materials are also very hard to find.
An ordinary Golden Core Cultivator having one Low Grade Magic Treasure is already quite good.
Only the disciples of top-tier forces might possess Medium Grade Magic Treasures while in the Golden Core realm.
As for High Grade Magic Treasures, those are exclusive to Nascent Soul Cultivators; even if given to Golden Core Cultivators, they wouldn't be able to activate them.
It's not that Zhang Yuhe looked down on them, but it's estimated that the entire Yunzhong Prefecture couldn't produce many High Grade Magic Treasures.
"Alright, you ten people divide into two teams. One team will Cultivate inside the Manor, and one team will patrol the city. The two teams will rotate. As for how to arrange it, you decide. You may disperse now."
After Zhang Yuhe finished speaking, He and Li families waved his hand, dismissing everyone.
He and Li families didn't ask for these people to help him charge into battle.
There was no need for that at all.
He and Li families could handle the fighting himself.
With his current strength, what could Golden Core Cultivators help him with?
He and Li families could wipe out a large group of such Golden Core Cultivators with a casual wave of his hand.
His purpose in asking for people from various parties was, on one hand, to test their attitudes, and on the other hand, He and Li families needed some people to run errands for him.
Lest He and Li families couldn't even find someone to convey messages, which would truly diminish his prestige as a Town Guardian Envoy.
After everyone left, Zhang Yuhe beckoned to Qian Lingling, who was behind him.
"You help me find some people to stroll around the city and gather information. Any kind of gossip or rumors will do. Then categorize and compile them into a book."
After speaking, Zhang Yuhe took out a jade bottle and threw it over, saying,
"Cultivate diligently. Your cultivation is still too low; you can't accomplish much."
Qian Lingling's face flushed red as she took the jade bottle and said,
"Thank you, sir."
After everyone had left, Zhang Yuhe sat quietly in the main hall, lost in thought.
Having Qian Lingling find people to gather information was naturally not due to any real ideas.
It was merely to let others see that He and Li families wasn't idle, but was actively doing things.
Similarly, it was to make those with ill intentions restrain themselves and not cause trouble.
"I must resolve this problem as soon as possible and see what Fengxin Pavilion and the He and Li families Families are up to."
He and Li families was getting a bit annoyed; with things hanging over his head, He and Li families couldn't Cultivate peacefully.
Zhang Yuhe summoned the System and opened the chat channel.
Compared to the initial lively screen-spamming, the chat channel was now somewhat quiet, with players only occasionally communicating on it.
This was because the number of players in Yu Fan Heaven had decreased too drastically.
Compared to the initial nearly ten million people, the number of players still active in Yu Fan Heaven now would not exceed five hundred thousand.
It wasn't that they didn't want to Cultivate for longevity; it was simply that the time flow in Yu Fan Heaven differed greatly from Blue Star.
One day on Blue Star meant one hundred days had passed in Yu Fan Heaven.
If one remained active in Yu Fan Heaven for a long time, wouldn't they already have died of old age?
Players who had already reached Foundation Establishment were fine; their lifespan greatly increased after Foundation Establishment, so they temporarily had no worries about longevity.
However, most players only had Low Grade Spiritual Root Aptitude; unless they had a great fortuitous encounter, they had almost no chance of reaching Foundation Establishment.
Therefore, most players, after the initial enthusiasm, rarely entered Yu Fan Heaven anymore.
Anyway, they could still Cultivate on Blue Star.
Although the Spiritual Qi on Blue Star was not as abundant as in Yu Fan Heaven, for Qi Refining Cultivators, it was still strong enough and sufficient.
Currently, most players active in Yu Fan Heaven had already reached Foundation Establishment; Qi Refining Stage players only occasionally came in for an adventure and would quickly go offline.
Seeing the chat channel so quiet, Zhang Yuhe lowered his raised finger.
"Forget it, I'll just post a message on Skynet. Anyway, it's almost time to go offline."
Originally, He and Li families had planned to post information on the chat channel, offering a reward for intelligence on Yunzhong Prefecture.
Now, He and Li families thought better of it. Most players currently in Yu Fan Heaven were very busy.
They were either busy Cultivating or out fighting monsters to earn money. Even if He and Li families posted the information, probably not many people would respond.
As night fell, an offline prompt appeared in his mind.
"Offline."
Standing on the balcony, breathing the familiar air of Blue Star, Zhang Yuhe looked at the sky outside, where occasional streaks of light flashed by.
It had been over a year since Yu Fan Heaven opened, and players' strengths had greatly improved.
Everyone was already used to Flying Sword.
Lying on the long chair, Zhang Yuhe took out his phone and logged into Skynet.
After the Blue Star Cultivation Alliance was established, Skynet was also launched, allowing all Cultivator players to exchange information on it.
Compared to the quiet game chat channel, Skynet was bustling with activity.
After all, Blue Star was where everyone lived; Yu Fan Heaven was more just a place for fighting monsters and gaining experience.
Zhang Yuhe quickly drafted a post on Skynet.
[Seeking help, high reward for all information on Yunzhong Prefecture, especially news regarding the Demon God Sect.]
Below the post, He and Li families also edited some content.
[I am fortunate to have joined the Cloud Central Town Guardian Manor to work. I am now collecting various intelligence within the Manor. If there is any relevant news about the Demon God Sect, the price is negotiable; I will not disappoint you all.]
After sending the post, Zhang Yuhe quietly lay on the long chair, closing his eyes to rest.
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