Yang Ge watched him with a smiling expression, saying nothing.
Xiao Baoqi steeled his nerves and continued, "Strictly speaking, I could only count as half a member of the White Lotus Sect... To my knowledge, the sect has spent most of its efforts on Dongying in the past two years, with seven to eight thousand core members having crossed over to settle and establish businesses there."
Yang Ge slightly furrowed his brow... The White Lotus Sect had been quite restrained these past two years, and he hadn’t paid much attention; indeed, only today had he become aware of this matter.
However, speaking of which, it was he who had initiated the grand development plan of Dongying years ago. It was also he who had divided the territories among the various powers there.
Yet, until now, only the White Lotus Sect among those powers that had initially crossed over had really taken this matter to heart.
The imperial court, Ming Sect, and Lianhuan Fort had changed their leaders in these years, with their energies focused on stabilizing internally, and had not yet been able to extend their reach to manage Dongying.
Seeing his furrowed brow, the previously slothful Four Bears of Yuelai Inn subconsciously straightened their backs, placing their hands on their knees and not daring to make a sound.
After pondering for a long while, Yang Ge spoke again, "Tang doesn’t plan to establish a kingdom in Dongying, does she?"
"This..."
Xiao Baoqi shrank his neck, "I really don’t know about that."
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Yang Ge gently nodded, "That’s fine. You tell Tang on my behalf... Dongying can only belong to the Wei Dynasty; no one is allowed to establish a kingdom there. That’s my bottom line. As for how she wants to legitimately call herself a sovereign in Dongying, she should discuss it with the imperial court. I won’t interfere."
Xiao Baoqi sneakily glanced at Yang Ge and said softly, "Second Master, didn’t you say before that as long as they don’t cause trouble in Wei, you wouldn’t care what they do outside...?"
Yang Ge nodded, "I did say that, but by ’outside,’ I meant places far from the central plains, like Luzon Island where Xiang went... Those places, you are free to do whatever you want, and I won’t interfere!"
"But these barbarian lands surrounding the central plains, including Annan, Goryeo and so on, are not included... Of course, if you wish, you can also conquer those places. I can assure anyone who conquers them that they can be a lifetime emperor there, including their descendants, and enjoy wealth and prestige in those lands."
"However, nominally, these places must still belong to the Wei Dynasty. Even if it’s just superficial submission and tribute, it must be done."
"Anyone who fails to comply, I will consider to be accruing power to disrupt the central plains... and they must face the consequences!"
Xiao Baoqi, somewhat understanding, wracked his brain and after a while said in a low voice, "Second Master, is what you’re doing... perhaps a bit unfair?"
Having interacted with Yang Ge for over three years, they were quite familiar with his temperament, which is why they dared to speak thus.
Yang Ge thought for a moment and said, "Then let me put it another way. You have the upper hand, so you can make the Wokou bow their heads. I have more power than you, so naturally, I can make you bow your heads too... I don’t know if this makes you feel a bit more at ease?"
Xiao Baoqi:
"Thank you, Second Master, for clearing that up."
He silently saluted with his fists, "I indeed feel much more balanced now!"
I should have never asked that question!
Yang Ge nodded, "Then convey my words to Tang as soon as possible. I admire her eagerness to strive outward, and I hope we don’t have to become unpleasant over trivial matters."
Xiao Baoqi nodded, "I will convey your words verbatim to the Sect Hierarch."
Yang Ge slightly nodded, his gaze shifting to the flea, "How’s your money handler doing?"
The flea hurriedly nodded, "Back, Second Master, it’s already taken care of; he can only spend the rest of his life watching the gate inside the building, nowhere else to go!"
Yang Ge nodded, "I hope there won’t be a second time for such incidents."
The flea raised three fingers, swearing, "Rest assured, the supreme leader has already given a strict order ensuring there won’t be a next time; if there is, you don’t even need to speak, I’ll bring my head to you automatically!"
Yang Ge laughed softly, shaking his head slightly, "If there is a next time, your head alone might not be enough to settle the matter..."
The flea’s heart chilled, he saluted deeply, "I understand!"
Yang Ge nodded, his gaze turning to the thug, "What’s your Sect Hierarch been busy with lately?"
The thug racked his brain, chuckled embarrassedly, "Recently, I haven’t received any news from the Sect Hierarch..."
Yang Ge thought for a moment, then helplessly smiled and spoke amicably, "Please tell your Sect Hierarch to visit my old home when he’s free to have a drink with me."
The thug’s anxiety eased, and he smiled broadly nodding, "Yes, yes, I will definitely convey your words to our Sect Hierarch!"
Yang Ge nodded, his gaze once again turning to the side to Dog Shit.
Dog Shit swallowed a mouthful of saliva, glanced at Xiao Baoqi and others, and without waiting for Yang Ge to speak, he took the initiative to say, "Second Master, I’m just a lone man, not affiliated with any family..."
"What are you afraid of?"
Yang Ge smiled, "I didn’t say you were someone’s man... haven’t you been at the inn for nearly three years?"
Dog Shit nodded repeatedly, "Three years and four and a half months."
"Oh, with both wholes and fractions."
Yang Ge teased, laughing, "Having been here so long, you must be familiar with all the tasks of the inn. Are you interested in taking over Yuelai Inn?"
"Ah?"
Dog Shit was dumbfounded, his lips quivering, not knowing what to say.
Those around Xiao Baoqi cast envious glances at him: ’Dog’s life of riches, bark at each other!’
What place is Yuelai Inn?
If this guy could take over Yuelai Inn, he would instantly ascend to a towering stature within the martial world!
From then on, with just one word from this guy, from the temple halls to the bold heroes of the martial world, who would dare not show some respect?