Chapter 374: Chapter 203: Breaking Through the Sky _2
Translator: 549690339
As a famous Daoist blessed land, the scenery of Dragon Mountain was undoubtedly splendid.
Especially at the top of the mountain, which took the shape of a dragon’s head, soaring into the sky like a real dragon flying through the clouds.
Standing at the summit, people would gaze at the vast sea of clouds and feel a sense of insignificance, as well as an inkling of the expanse of Heaven and Earth.
For those seeking immortality and pursuing the Dao, standing here would evoke an illusion of wanting to ride the wind and soar through Heaven and Earth.
The group arrived at the summit and could not help but be captivated by the breathtaking scenery before them.
Even Zhou Qing, after admiring the majestic landscape, felt the pain and frustration in his heart dissipate quite a bit. His mood had clearly improved a lot.
So when evening approached, and they saw the rosy glow of the sunset spread across the sea of clouds, everyone reluctantly bid farewell to the view before leaving the mountain under the remaining twilight.
However, their emotions quickly settled once they returned to the Iron Sword Sect.
“Master, during the raid on the Iron Sword Sect, a total of 572 members were killed. In addition, 27 high-ranking members, including true disciples and elders, were captured.
These captives are currently being interrogated, with questions about their personal wealth and the location of the sect’s treasures.
Additionally, an inventory of Iron Sword Sect’s resources revealed over 1.7 million silver taels in current silver.
Moreover, there are various valuable items and treasures with their values yet to be determined.
The Divine Blood Variant Green-headed Dragon Armor from the Iron Sword Sect has also been captured and is ready to be killed and harvested for its blood.”
Upon returning, Han Shun had already completed the tasks assigned by his master. He promptly reported the gains they had made.
After hearing about the spoils, Lu Yuan frowned: “Only a little over 1.7 million taels? Why is the Iron Sword Sect’s foundation so weak?”
Having anticipated this question, Han Shun was already prepared to answer: “Master, the reason for the weakness of the Iron Sword Sect’s resources is due to the internal strife twelve years ago, followed by a series of unfortunate events.
At that time, Ding Xihua and his faction had just usurped control and their foundation was unstable. Many outside forces were eager to seize the Iron Sword Sect’s assets.
In order to protect themselves, they were forced to gather 3 million silver taels to present to the Liuyang Sect for recognition of the sect leader’s position change.
This recognition, as well as inviting a Liuyang Sect elder to oversee things, helped them overcome the crisis.
The huge sum of money they spent had drained the coffers of many within the sect. Even after more than a decade, they have not yet fully recovered.”
Upon hearing this explanation, Lu Yuan felt a pang of pain in his heart.
That was 3 million silver taels!
If all of that went to him, it would be enough to support an army of 50,000 soldiers for an entire year. Yet now, the Liuyang Sect had taken it all, squandering the money away with the Jianghu martial artists.
Though feeling slightly displeased, Lu Yuan did not show it. He simply instructed: “In that case, let it be. Go and inform the people from Dan Ding Path that they can start preparing to move the riches from the mountain.”
Han Shun nodded immediately: “Yes, disciple will arrange for someone to notify them.”
This time, after raiding the Iron Sword Sect and collecting so much wealth, it would be impossible for Lu Yuan and his few hundred men alone to transport it out without raising suspicion.
Without the Dan Ding Path’s connections, they could not have covertly moved such a large sum of money undetected.
So on the day the operation began to exterminate the Iron Sword Sect, Lu Yuan had already contacted the people from Dan Ding Path, asking them to be ready to assist at any time.
“After annihilating the main branch of the Iron Sword Sect, we still need to deal with their various footholds and affiliated forces throughout Luling Prefecture.
These are also resources.
We can’t move their properties, but the wealth within, as well as the assets of their affiliated forces, is not an insignificant amount.”
Lu Yuan continued, addressing several people beside him: “Sect Leader Lan, Zhou Qing, Han Shun, after cleaning up the mountain’s wealth, you and Zhang You will each lead a team to different locations, according to the plan.
Eliminate the remaining Iron Sword Sect forces and collect their wealth.
People from Dan Ding Path are already waiting in the various counties. You know how to contact them.
Once you’ve dealt with each location, let them help transport the goods. Act quickly and aim to finish within three days. Don’t let it drag on for too long.”
“Yes.”
They accepted the order without hesitation.
Lu Yuan nodded and waved his hand: “Then go and carry out the plan.”
The gains from attacking the Iron Sword Sect were less than expected, with only a mere 1.7 million silver taels. This amount could only support their army for three months.
Given that they had mobilized two Inborn Grandmasters, four top-level experts, dozens of second and third tier fighters, and 500 elite personal guards for this operation, the returns were quite disappointing.
‘I hope cleaning up the Iron Sword Sect’s branches and affiliated forces will bring in more profit. Otherwise, taking this risk to offend the Liuyang Sect and attacking the Iron Sword Sect will have been a loss.’
With these thoughts in mind, Lu Yuan summoned Feng Zhijie.
Ever since this old man decided to follow him, he had become the only expert in raising Divine Blood Variants in his ranks.
Of course, with the allegiance of the Poison Sect, there were even more people in the millennial school skilled in this field.
Nevertheless, the allegiance of the Poison Sect was still recent, and Lu Yuan had not yet officially married Lan Cai’er. Thus, it was not as comfortable working with their people compared to his own subordinates.