Chapter 772 - 386: Immortal Official, Immortal Official, Establishing the Heavenly Rules

Chapter 772: Chapter 386: Immortal Official, Immortal Official, Establishing the Heavenly Rules

After Cheng Zongyang headed to the Cultivation Room, Luo Dingran gripped the three items in his hand, his expression growing solemn.

He strode into the trading room, where ten deputies in charge of transactions were busy with their respective tasks.

Luo Dingran had fifteen deputies in total. Five of them assisted him with other miscellaneous affairs, while these ten were exclusively responsible for matters like trading, storing, and registering sacrificial items.

After finding them, Luo Dingran said with a grave expression, "The Lord has now entered seclusion. Follow the usual procedure: if any items appear, secure them all and deliver them to the designated location."

"Yes, Steward!" the group replied in unison.

"Also..." Luo Dingran paused briefly before beginning to arrange the subsequent work in detail.

Trading was a crucial source of Points for the Lord, and it absolutely could not be interrupted. Therefore, he repeatedly stressed every point that needed attention, ensuring there was no room for error.

After instructing these ten deputies, Luo Dingran found the other five and continued giving them detailed instructions.

These deputies already knew their respective duties inside and out. Besides, since the Hall of Ten Thousand Races had cut off most material shipments to the outside world, their workload had decreased significantly.

Once all the instructions were given, Luo Dingran communicated with the heads of the other departments as well. After confirming that everything was properly arranged, he activated his Token.

Ever since he had "died," Luo Dingran had remained in the Realm of Ten Thousand Races. Now, he could finally return to the Martial Arts Realm!

A membrane of light instantly enveloped his body, and in the next moment, he vanished from the Hall of Ten Thousand Races.

When Luo Dingran reappeared, he was already in the Transmission Channel within the Martial Arts Realm’s main compound.

He glanced around, a complex look in his eyes. To die and be reborn was like a wanderer returning home. A faint smile touched the corners of his lips.

The thought of returning to the Luo Family to check on them never crossed his mind. After his death, he had become a part of the Luo Family’s past. And there was no one in the Luo Family he was attached to anyway.

He didn’t linger, quickly leaving the channel’s courtyard and heading outside.

Amidst the crowded yet orderly throngs of people, Luo Dingran gazed at the bustling scene before him, filled with emotion.

This place was even livelier than the former Da Liang Prefecture City. The clean streets showcased its orderliness. He nodded slightly. ’The Lord’s efforts all this time have not been in vain,’ he thought.

Soon, his gaze was drawn to the Cheng Clan Commerce Association to the side.

After moving away with the crowd, he walked straight toward the Cheng Clan Commerce Association.

The Commerce Association was just as bustling, with a constant stream of people coming and going. This made Luo Dingran genuinely happy for the Lord. All his hard work and effort were now yielding rich rewards.

He quickly scanned the crowd, his eyes landing on two tall, handsome, and distinguished-looking young men. Luo Dingran immediately walked over and asked politely, "May I ask your names?"

Zhou Zhendong and Cheng Zongwen, who were discussing matters in a corner, stopped their conversation when they noticed someone approaching and watched him warily.

Luo Dingran was plainly dressed, and his Cultivation was only at the Qi Cultivation First Level, so they didn’t pay him much mind.

However, when they heard his polite inquiry, the two exchanged a glance. Cheng Zongwen cupped his fist and said, "I am the president of the Commerce Association, Cheng Zongwen. How may I help you, sir?"

’Cheng Zongwen?’ Luo Dingran’s eyes lit up. He hadn’t expected to meet one of the Lord’s relatives so soon after coming out. He was about to speak but stopped himself and said instead:

"Could we find a quiet place to talk? This concerns your cousin."

Cheng Zongyang had mentioned to him the identities of the key people in charge on the outside, a list that included Cheng Zongwen and Zhou Zhendong. Luo Dingran was well-aware of the personnel arrangements in Jade Peak Immortal City.

It could be said that, aside from the Ring Spirit, Luo Dingran was the only one who knew the full extent of Cheng Zongyang’s affairs.

"My cousin?" Cheng Zongwen’s brow furrowed slightly. "You know my cousin?"

Zhou Zhendong, who was standing to the side, also became instantly alert.

Cheng Zongyang had always kept a low profile, so low that many people only knew of the Lord of Immortal City but not his actual name.

Very few people knew that Cheng Zongying from Cheng’s Medicine Shop and Cheng Zongyang were cousins.

Now that a stranger had suddenly appeared, they were naturally on high alert.

"Haha, no need to worry. If I’m not mistaken, you’re Zhou Zhendong? The Lord’s cousin? I am the Lord’s Steward in the Realm of Ten Thousand Races. For the past few years, I’ve been helping him manage his private affairs there.

The Lord permitted me to come out this time. My purpose is to find Li Yihuo, Li Xuejin, and you two, to discuss the Lord’s latest arrangements. He has already entered seclusion and probably won’t be coming out anytime soon."

Hearing this, the two of them breathed a small sigh of relief. Someone who could provide so many details was unlikely to be an imposter. 𝖋𝙧ⅇ

"This way, please!" Cheng Zongwen immediately said, cupping his fist. He wasn’t worried about someone trying to cause trouble.

"I’ll go get the others," Zhou Zhendong said to Cheng Zongwen.

A quarter of an hour later, the main core personnel had all gathered once again in the conference hall on the top floor of the Commerce Association.

However, when Li Xuejin, the last to arrive, saw Luo Dingran, his face changed dramatically. "The County Magistrate of Jade Peak, Luo Dingran!!"

He had seen Luo Dingran before, during the official reshuffling in Jade Peak County. But Luo Dingran had clearly been cut down when the Royal Family’s forces attacked the city. How could he be here?

"So you’re Li Xuejin? The Black-robed Steward who was always with Chang Younian back then?" Luo Dingran recognized Li Xuejin as well.

Li Xuejin was still in shock. "But... I thought you were dead! Killed by the Royal Influence!"