Qinghen was quite calm, so he replied with a single word, but the Yin Family members were not so calm when they heard it."They are going too far!" Yin Hengxie's temper flared, and he slammed the table, "Did they ever consult our Yin Family from beginning to end? They probably don't even have us in their eyes!"All the Yin Family members standing in the ancestral hall also looked displeased, each one filled with righteous indignation, as if they couldn't wait to flay the other party alive.The Yin Family was no longer the Yin Family of the past!Fu Qingping, however, didn't seem angry; instead, he looked rather interested. He hadn't been to the Northern Continent in twelve years and had almost forgotten what the outside world was like.The Sea Soul City Merchant Association could originally operate in the Northern Continent, but to truly compete for the position of an aristocratic Family would be a bit presumptuous. But if he went with the Yin Family this time, he would have a chance.One always needs to see the world, right?People from so-called "first-rate forces" were always like this. Qinghen had experienced a lot, so he was used to it.Suyexian Mountain's actions were not surprising. The only slightly unexpected thing was that they specifically mentioned him and Yin Jiuxiao, and he didn't know their intention.But sometimes, rather than being angry or worried, it was better to use these six months to properly elevate the Yin Family.He had originally planned to take things one step at a time in the Northern Continent, without rushing, but now many things were surging in at once, coupled with Shen Luoying's matter and the Alliance's leadership change waiting outside, leaving him no choice but to speed up."It's time for us to go," Qinghen sighed, "If we don't show our faces soon, others will step all over us."Of course, before going, they first needed to unify the Northern Continent. To repel external threats, one must first stabilize internally, ensuring no worries about the future.The previous foundation was already solid enough. The resources contributed by a single ruin were sufficient for a Family to recover its prosperity or ascend to a higher level, especially since this ruin was secured, and other continents outside didn't know about it and hadn't come to snatch it.The Yin Family was the biggest beneficiary, and now, by leveraging this, they had brought in a large number of people, growing rapidly in a short time.The main forces of the four mercenary groups who had betrayed and then regretted it caused a stir there, but gained nothing. Several Heaven Rank cultivators were also blocked by Fu Qingping and his men, unable to make a dent or even approach the ruin this time.Wang Yulin was preoccupied, still reeling from Chen Lianyan's death. In recent days, news came that some of his former followers had already risen up, colluding with some people in the academy who had long harbored selfish motives to snatch things and status, throwing the academy into chaos.In comparison, the Tear City area was peaceful.Once the fifteen-day deadline arrived, the ruin closed on time. The entrance still hadn't disappeared, and everyone earned a fortune, strengthening their trust in the Yin Family even further.Just like Ye Rumei, after she heard the accurate news about Qinghen from Zhang Fu, she no longer harbored any disloyalty. Coupled with the ruin closing exactly on time as the Yin Family said, she dared not have any other thoughts.What kind of ability was it to be able to control a ruin?Although a fence-sitter might sway both ways, once she found sufficient benefits, she knew she couldn't move. Moreover, based on the current situation, besides here, where else in the Northern Continent could she go?The Yin Family was the best choice.She had this thought, and those mercenary groups who had recently submitted also shared this thought.The Yin Family came aggressively. Since they had decided to submit, there was no turning back. A good bird chooses its tree to perch, and the Yin Family's subsequent actions made them feel even more certain they had made the right choice. Otherwise, let alone any benefits, they might not even have their lives.The Yin Family was now clearly much sharper and more ruthless.This round of the ruin temporarily ended. They organized the resources they had acquired, and a few days later, they revealed their claws and went after the remaining disobedient mercenary groups.In the Spirit Realm, one way to enhance cohesion was to fight a battle. By utilizing these newly gathered people, Yin Hengxie didn't even need to show his face. He guarded the Yin Family, distributed resources, and stabilized the internal situation. Yin Jiuxiao led Ye Rumei, along with a few people from Haihun City. After all, these people were to be used.Yin Jiuxiao's Cultivation method had a special characteristic: those who died by his hand could have a portion of their power absorbed by him. He grew stronger with each battle. At his current Rank, killing Heaven Rank cultivators was most effective; his improvement was noticeable after each fight.Compared to his previous life, where he slowly built up his forces by fighting alone, with a large Family helping him now, Yin Jiuxiao's growth speed was even more Heaven-Defying.His combat awareness was uniquely formidable. Last time, he assisted Yin Hengxie, and many didn't see it. This time, it was his turn to be the main hand, and facing him would evoke even greater fear.Even a Heaven Rank Six Star cultivator, a Rank higher than him, would find it increasingly difficult to fight Yin Jiuxiao, and eventually, with wide eyes, would be reaped by his sword.This violent method of subjugation was largely similar to how he treated the Wolf Descendant, a combination of force and cunning.There were always lieutenants in large mercenary groups; it was impossible for them to be completely without ambition. Moreover, the Wolf Descendant had already thoroughly investigated these people's situations some time ago. Yin Jiuxiao knew exactly who was who and who could be utilized. Heaven Rank cultivators were difficult, but not all needed to be killed. Those who could be utilized were put to use.After eliminating the disobedient leader of a mercenary group, they used coercion and inducements to support a newcomer to power. After quickly occupying the territory, they dismantled some of the previously closely connected people within the mercenary group, distributing them among the Yin Family, Haihun City, Spirit Pass, or the other four mercenary groups that had already established cooperation, to prevent them from regrouping and forming a new center.Not to mention the mercenary groups, even the few Heaven Rank cultivators Wang Yulin had thrown into private prison last time could be swayed.They were already disappointed with the academy, and after hearing the news from outside, their hearts wavered even more. With continuous persuasion from Ye Rumei and Zhang Fu, they had already agreed and were quickly being placed in different locations by Yin Jiuxiao.The Yin Family grew too fast. Many people could be used, but they couldn't be integrated into the core immediately. This method, similar to enfeoffment, achieved stability most quickly.At the same time, firmly grasping the Heaven Rank and high-Rank Earth Rank cultivators through coercion and inducements could also prevent them from developing selfish motives to a certain extent.Previously, Wang Yulin actually had the capability to do this, but they hadn't managed these mercenary groups for so long because the Northern Continent's resources were truly limited. After absorbing them, so many people under their command would need to be supported, and if they couldn't afford to support them somewhere, problems would arise, leading to chaos.Wang Yulin's original territory was the most well-preserved after the great disaster. The areas where mercenary groups were entrenched were mostly barren, and they didn't care for them. But now, the Yin Family no longer had such worries.The vines and ruins they brought, along with Qinghen's cultivation techniques, were enough to solve the subsequent basic resource problems. Therefore, all were incorporated without burden.Absorbing forces required digestion, but if they continued down this path, the complete Fusion of the Northern Continent into a Yin Family-dominated form would only be a matter of time.The Yin Family not only had this ability, but they also had follow-up plans after the battles. After destroying one mercenary group after another, the Alchemy Masters Association and the Refining Masters Association quickly set up outposts in the occupied territories, providing supplies and resources, tightly enclosing the area like a net, from which no one could escape.While Yin Jiuxiao was wreaking havoc in the front, Qinghen was not idle.Once the last ruin closed, the pill market experienced another great boom. More and more Alchemists, hearing the news, came. It was at this juncture that he announced the establishment of the Northern Continent Alchemy Masters Association.A non-Alchemy Master with low spiritual power taking the position of president was cheered by the people of Tear City, but at first, more or less, some people were not convinced.However, the endorsement and support from Zhou Xian, Mu Jiu, and Zhang Fu, and their willingness to accept the position of elder, left many speechless.Alchemy Masters found Cultivation extremely difficult after reaching Heaven Rank. Zhang Fu, a Heaven Rank Six Star, was the number one in the Northern Continent, and he was experienced and knowledgeable. Even within the Fuxin Mystical Method in the mountains, his overall strength would Rank him, so his words carried weight.Since even a Heaven Rank cultivator acknowledged it, the opposition of other small fries was useless.And the various decisions Qinghen made after taking the president's position were even more resolute. The system he established was completely different from the previous association's system, and after its implementation, it caused a great stir among Alchemists.Qinghen knew his spiritual power wasn't high, but this association didn't rely on spiritual power, but on methods.He had different approaches for different Alchemists.Yellow Rank Alchemists, after joining the association, could choose a specialized school. This school would connect with the widespread planting cooperatives, essentially being an affiliated product of the cooperatives, eliminating concerns about Material sources, and allowing their pills to be quickly monetized.At the same time, Yellow Rank Alchemists who chose other pharmacies instead of joining cooperatives would receive different quantities of special pill base rewards for each Rank assessment, and also a fixed quota of pill base purchases each quarter.Individual practitioners couldn't impact the established large pharmacies under the association, but for Yellow Rank Alchemists who were just starting and needed to spend money and gain experience, it was a good subsidy.As for Profound Rank Alchemists, it coincided with the recent reform of pill formulas. New pill formulas were arriving like snowflakes. The improved pills were directly used in the ruins, gaining great renown, but many people didn't know how to make them, unable to achieve the same effects as the association's pharmacies and Butterfly Dream Pharmacy. This required guidance and training.For this, it involved Qinghen's larger layout.All places related to Alchemists, including the leading Butterfly Dream, the large Northern Continent pharmacies that had completed Fusion, as well as Alchemy Master arenas, pill trading centers, and auction houses, were all controlled by him. These places could be fully integrated with the Alchemy Masters Association.Market or auction house transactions collected booth fees or commissions. For arena victories, or participation in association acquisition projects supporting the front lines, or completion of certain bounty missions, as long as these territories under Qinghen's jurisdiction were active, there were corresponding Alchemy Master points.Points could be exchanged within the association for Alchemy resources, pill cauldrons, and specialized training courses. The most expensive courses even included personal guidance from high-Rank Earth Rank cultivators. Each session brought improvement and gains.And the Alchemy Master's records in the Alchemy Masters Association, in turn, affected these places. An experienced Alchemy Master, who had improved multiple times above Profound Rank, produced more guaranteed pills. They could obtain richer certifications within the association to prove this point, which could be used to gain an advantage whether buying or selling pills or switching between pharmacies.As for the limited Earth Rank Alchemists, binding them was even more about benefits.Although Qinghen didn't have the ability to improve Earth Rank pills, the most important Alchemy Materials above Earth Rank had become precious. Alchemists at this level needed to rely on large forces to be able to afford their advancement.Qinghen held a large market in his hands and was backed by the Yin Family, naturally making him the best choice. Moreover, while staying in the association, they would occasionally receive missions. Guiding Profound Rank cultivators could also earn points, and the corresponding remuneration would be Alchemy Materials, killing two birds with one stone and being mutually beneficial.Furthermore, most Earth Rank cultivators naturally followed Heaven Rank cultivators. In the Northern Continent, there were only seven Heaven Rank Alchemists available to choose from. Zhou Xian, Mu Jiu, and Zhang Fu were the highest Rank and utterly devoted to Qinghen. The mercenary groups that submitted had two old Heaven Rank Alchemists, slightly lower in Rank, who dared not voice opinions and were obedient.Wang Yulin had two, whose personalities were not exactly docile, but in their current state, they couldn't stir up any big waves either.Thus, since its establishment, Qinghen's Alchemy Masters Association has been very stable from top to bottom. His position as president, through his own abilities, quickly left no one with anything to say, and outposts rapidly expanded in the Northern Continent, quickly getting on track.Problematic ad?Report it hereYou can disable popup ads by becoming a contributor. Become a contributor
