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Lu Yang felt that his master was quite popular. Even though he was imprisoned, many still cared for him.
Seven senior brothers, one senior sister, and his beloved eldest disciple.
In just a few minutes, his master earned several impressive titles. Lu Yang wished he could share this good news with the elder.
His master would probably break free from the prison in joy, personally thanking his fellow disciples for their concern.
He wouldn't thank Yun Zhi, though; after all, he couldn't beat her.
"I think what title Master should have, should be decided by himself. Big Sister, do you want to be the leader of the Heavenly Court's sect?" asked Lu Yang.
After pondering for a moment, Yun Zhi looked at Lu Yang seriously and asked, "Did you just say that the Lord of the Heavenly Court is Daoist Dou Tian? "
In the spiritual realm, the Immortal Bu Yu stood with her hands on her hips, full of vigor. She couldn't show herself in front of the elders, so she communicated with Yun Zhi through telepathy.
"That's right, surprised that I am the Lord of the Heavenly Court? I am the foremost among the ancient five immortals, more than capable of being the Lord!"
"I thought you would bestow upon me the title of 'Yun Tian Zun' and make me the Lord."
The Immortal Bu Yu was too scared to make a sound.
Originally, Lu Yang planned for his senior sister to be the Lord of the Heavenly Court, but it was Immortal Bu Yu's persistent persuasion that made him change 'Yun Tian Zun' to 'Dou Tian Zun.'
This was something he must never tell Yun Zhi.
"Well, being the leader is fine," Yun Zhi agreed readily.
Lu Yang was delighted inside. This leader was much more reliable than the Lord of the Heavenly Court.
Having settled the roles of the ancient Lord of the Heavenly Court, the sect leader of the Heavenly Court, and the nine protectors, Lu Yang gained a lot.
After the elders dispersed, they were still pondering what to call the silent Daoist Bu Yu.
"Elder Nine improved the Size-Changing Magic and it's selling well in the market. How about calling him the 'Growth King'?"
"I like that name, I vote for it."
"Me too."
Elder Eight reminisced about the time they tricked the Jiuyou Sect.
"I didn't expect the Jiuyou Sect to be so wealthy. I was shocked when I first saw it."
"Right, with that money, I upgraded all my magical treasures to high-end ones. I'm still using that set!"
"I once bought a mysterious item at an auction that even the merchants couldn't identify. It turned out to be a map to a treasure trove, and I indeed found it!"
"I wondered why we all got about the same amount of spirit stones, but you spent more lavishly. So, you had an extra windfall!"
"Good deeds bring good fortune."
Lu Yang remembered he hadn't discussed the chain store idea with the higher-ups of the Immortal Sect and mentioned it to his senior sister before heading to the barbecue shop in the commercial street.
At the barbecue shop, he saw someone who shouldn't be there – Qin Yanyan, enjoying skewers.
"Ah, this doesn't taste as good as what I had in Yanjiang County, but it's decent."
Master Liu and Master Gao, never challenged in their field, were provoked by Qin Yanyan's comment. They were determined to grill skewers to her satisfaction!
"My niece, what are you doing here?"
Qin Yanyan, with a mouthful of skewers, looked up. She chewed a few times, swallowed with difficulty, and explained, "A senior sister named Zhou Lulu mentioned a barbecue shop in the commercial street with the same name as the one you have in Yanjiang County. I thought this might be the main store and wanted to see how it tastes."
Seeing Lu Yang, Master Liu and Master Gao greeted respectfully, "Boss Lu!"
Lu Yang was startled. When had he become a boss?
Actually, Master Liu and Master Gao didn't know why either. It was the Immortal Bu Yu who instructed them to treat Lu Yang with the utmost respect, just like they would treat him.
After all, Lu Yang was the second-in-command of the Immortal Lineage, with a status even higher than the Immortal Bu Yu.
Lu Yang asked Master Liu to contact the current leader of the Immortal Sect at the slaughterhouse.
"They call you boss. Do you own this place? Who are they?" Qin Yanyan asked curiously.
"It's sort of mine. Strictly speaking, the one in Yanjiang County is the main store; this is the first branch. Masters Liu and Gao grilling skewers for you are former vice-leaders of the Immortal Sect."
Qin Yanyan was shocked. She hadn't expected the people grilling skewers for her to have such significant backgrounds. In the Seek Tao Sect, were former vice-leaders of the Immortal Sect reduced to grilling skewers?
"The one coming later is the former leader of the Immortal Sect. He runs a slaughterhouse in the Seek Tao Sect and is the main supplier for the barbecue shop."
Qin Yanyan was even more astonished. Vice-leaders and the leader, it seemed like the Seek Tao Sect had completely taken over the Immortal Sect, bringing them here for labor reform.
She looked at Lu Yang with a strange expression. Why were the former vice-leaders of the Immortal Sect so respectful to him and could summon the former leader of the Immortal Sect at any moment?
Even if the higher-ups of the Immortal Sect were prisoners, their attitude towards a Golden Elixir disciple shouldn't be so friendly.
Could it be that Lu Yang held a very high position in the Immortal Sect?
Qin Yanyan felt she had inadvertently discovered a huge secret.
Hearing from Lu Yang, the former leader of the Immortal Sect hurried over, followed by three familiar female ghosts.
"Little Five, Little Six, Little Seven, shouldn't you be in Guhuai Town?"
Little Seven stepped forward to explain, "Master Dai was worried the Jiuyou Sect would inquire about Young Master Lu's situation, so he had us brought back to the Seek Tao Sect, following Master Xie."
Lu Yang took a moment to realize who "Master Dai" referred to – his senior brother Dai Bufan.
Dai Bufan, with his Body Fusion cultivation, was indeed worthy of being addressed as "Master."
Lu Yang didn't find Dai Bufan extraordinary, often startled and overreacting, but in the eyes of the three ghosts, Dai Bufan was an untouchable powerful being, deserving of utmost respect.
"We usually help Master Xie at the slaughterhouse and absorb the yang energy of the animals to stabilize our souls."
Knowing Lu Yang was familiar with the three ghosts, the former leader brought them to show Lu Yang that he treated them well.
"Second-in-command!" The Immortal Bu Yu appeared, respectful in his attitude.
Lu Yang's eyelid twitched, knowing it was the Immortal Bu Yu's doing.
"Boss Lu, what are your instructions?" Originally, Lu Yang wanted to settle accounts with the Immortal Bu Yu, but the leader's words interrupted his thoughts.
"It's not so much an instruction as a heads-up. I just got approval from the senior sister to expand the barbecue shop."
Discussing the expansion of the barbecue shop in the council hall, the senior sister didn't object, so it must have been approved.
"That's great!" The higher-ups of the Immortal Sect didn't expect Lu Yang to act so swiftly.
"Not only that, but I also found you franchisees who will be fully responsible for expanding the barbecue shop. They are very reliable."
"Franchisees? Who are they?" The leader was surprised that Lu Yang was so committed to this.
"The Jiuyou Sect."
"The Jiuyou Sect?"