Having just settled the matters with the Cui Clan, Ren Suxing came knocking on Wei Yuan’s door accompanied by a junior brother and a junior sister.

All three looked radiant after a hearty meal. It wasn’t because cultivators were particularly susceptible to hunger, but because an empty stomach naturally soured one’s mood—especially when a group was eating eight meals a day right in front of your face.

Upon seeing Wei Yuan, Ren Suxing immediately declared in a clear voice, “Brother Wei, I can see that there is much to be done here, and that there are more tasks than there are manpower. As fellow disciples, it is only natural that we help each other! Just so you know, we are going to, one, inspect the domain and identify gaps and needs. We will focus our efforts on where manpower is most required.

“Two, the great affairs of the domain lie with sacrifice and warfare[1]. I intend to reorganize the armies within the domain and, when the time is right, wage war against the Shamans to expand human territory!”

At the mention of expanding human territory, Ren Suxing’s face flushed slightly. The guy was obviously stirring with excitement.

Wei Yuan remained silent as he mulled over the guy’s words.

What did he mean by, ‘Just so you know’? [2]

What was he implying when he quoted Zuozhuan? That he studied history? [3]

Wei Yuan turned his gaze to the two young fellows behind Ren Suxing next—they were also from the Skyblue Hall—and asked, “Do you share the same opinion as well, Senior Brothers?”

The duo appeared somewhat self-conscious in Wei Yuan’s presence and replied, “We have come here to gain experience. Naturally, we should be brave enough to take...