Chapter 610 - 591: Arrangements Before Departure, People Who Want to Reap Without Sowing

Although Han Bingyu had certain advantages while operating in Yu City, they were ultimately limited. The main reason was that her cultivation and status were simply not high enough.

Borrowing power from others was, in the end, no substitute for having one’s own.

Therefore, the intelligence Han Bingyu could gather was limited, and most of it was unconfirmed.

The Han Family could also collect some information, but it too was limited.

In the context of the Purple Void Secret Realm, a power like the Han Family was insignificant. Having a single Inner Master meant that none of the major powers would give them a second glance.

The Han Family’s Inner Master had only just completed the first stage of the Inner Refining of the Lungs and Spleens, and this was only possible with the help of Yang Chan’s numerous Spirit Medicines.

Before this, the Han Family didn’t even have an Inner Master. Although they were one of the eight great merchant families of Qing State, they relied heavily on the backing and reputation of the Cyan Yuan Sect to conduct their affairs.

Even now, with an Inner Master of their own, their reputation was limited to Qing State. Outside of it, they were nobody.

And with the great Holy Lands and Imperial Dynasties on the move, a power like the Han Family was even more inconspicuous, barely registering on anyone’s radar.

Take, for instance, the shop where Han Bingyu was collecting Spirit Medicine. It operated under the banner of the Cyan Yuan Sect and the Merak Sacred Land. The Han Family could only provide some personnel; their own reputation was completely useless here.

"Pharmacist Yang, should I appoint someone from the Sect or from the Han Family?"

Han Bingyu took two steps away before turning back to ask.

This was an important distinction to make, as the shop now had a considerable reputation.

"Appoint someone from the Cyan Yuan Sect," Yang Chan said slowly after a moment of thought.

The shop’s reputation was primarily tied to the Cyan Yuan Sect, so it was only natural for the Sect to take the lead. Even though the Han Family was collecting Spirit Medicine for him, this fact remained unchanged. Yang Chan was very clear on this point.

He could, of course, have let the Han Family continue to manage it, but that would have certain repercussions for him. Gu An and the others might not care, but Yang Chan didn’t want anything to interfere with his plans.

After all, Gu An was his key to entering the Merak Sacred Land. His admission depended on Gu An’s decision, so there was no need to tarnish his own image over some petty profit, not just in Gu An’s eyes, but also in the eyes of the other Cyan Yuan Sect disciples.

There was another reason: if the Cyan Yuan Sect was in charge, the Spirit Medicines would ultimately be sent back to the Sect, where he could simply use Contribution Points to redeem them. There was no need to rely too heavily on the Han Family.

He had already established his relationship with the Han Family as a partnership, and there was no need to deepen it. Furthermore, the help they could offer him was diminishing, becoming almost negligible. It simply wasn’t worth spending more energy on them.

"I understand. I’ll make the arrangements at once!"

Han Bingyu nodded and left immediately.

She was always swift and decisive. Once she knew what needed to be done, she didn’t hesitate and got straight to it.

Han Bingyu was well aware of the benefits that came with managing this shop. The authority to exchange Spirit Medicine and distribute Elixirs was immense, representing substantial profits.

These profits might mean little to Yang Chan, but for the Han Family, they were considerable.

However, Han Bingyu never questioned Yang Chan’s arrangements. Just asking that single question was enough to fulfill her obligation to the Han Family.

In her heart, she had long since decided where her priorities lay.

’I’ve long since decided to follow in Yang Chan’s footsteps, and that won’t change. Only by following him is there a bright future.’

Everything she possessed now was a testament to how correct her initial choice had been. After all, back when Yang Chan was first showing his potential, there weren’t many people who were as proactive in their support as she was.

’Others tried to imitate me later, but I had already seized the initiative. And Yang Chan isn’t one to cast aside old allies for new ones. As a result, I’ve received numerous benefits from him, allowing me to achieve my current cultivation and status. The others simply can’t catch up.’

’Even Sect Leader Gu’s junior, the Pharmacist Apprentice Gu Shitong, is an example. She’s a gentle and lovely beauty, outstanding in every way, but unfortunately, Yang Chan doesn’t favor her. Instead, my own status has continued to rise, and she can no longer keep up with me.’

’By birthright, Gu Shitong’s status should be far superior to mine, but now, she has to follow my orders.’

Therefore, for Han Bingyu, the choice had been made long ago.

Han Bingyu acted swiftly on Yang Chan’s instructions. In no time at all, she found a steward from the Cyan Yuan Sect’s residence in Yu City to take charge. She also went to the Han Family to make arrangements, ultimately handing over the entire shop’s personnel to the Cyan Yuan Sect.

The Han Family actually had their own shop in the city for trading various Spiritual Materials, but it wasn’t nearly as renowned as the one Han Bingyu managed. Now that she was leaving with Yang Chan, her staff naturally had to be sent back to the Han Family’s shop.

Of course, she wasn’t completely heartless. She brought over some Spirit Medicine as compensation for the Han Family’s work during this period.

If the Han Family wanted more, they would have to rely on their own efforts.

’My actions revolve around Yang Chan; everyone else is secondary. If anything conflicts with his interests, it must be pushed aside and abandoned.’

At this point, the help the Han Family could provide her was no longer significant, and she was, by nature, a realist.

"Pharmacist Yang, I’ve put Steward Xu from the Sect in charge and assigned some Servant Disciples to help. The Han Family personnel have all been transferred to their own shop, and I gave them a few bottles of Elixirs as well."

"As for the Spirit Medicine we’ve collected, a portion has been sent back to the Sect. You’ll be able to claim it with your status as a Pharmacist once we’re back."

"Another portion is being sorted right now, ready to be taken with us at any time, though it will require a bit more time to finish."

"Pharmacist Yang, when do we leave? If you’re in a hurry, I can arrange for them to finish sorting everything and have it all sent back to the Sect afterward."

Han Bingyu laid out all of her arrangements, explaining every detail meticulously. This was the biggest reason Yang Chan valued her so highly: she handled things exactly to his liking, which was crucial.

Sometimes, external assets could be useful—things like appearance, a gentle and considerate nature, or even seductive charms. They could have a temporary effect, but for a lasting relationship, what ultimately mattered was one’s personal ability and the value they could provide. That was the true key to long-term success.

Han Bingyu had recognized this long ago, and she always acted with this principle in mind. She explained her arrangements in such detail now so that if there were any flaws, she could immediately hear Yang Chan’s feedback and make adjustments.

She had phrased everything carefully, leaving room for flexibility; everything was still open to modification.

"We’ll leave tomorrow."

"The Sect is sending a shipment of gains from the Secret Realm back home. We’ll travel with them, which should save us a lot of trouble."

"There are a lot of people in Yu City lately. If we travel in a small group, we might run into trouble," Yang Chan said slowly.

Large crowds were always complicated. Some people were always looking to profit without working for it, and they naturally preyed on others. Loose Cultivators were the primary targets for such people.