Having just escaped to the Old Land, to turn around and strike down a companion would be like cutting off one's own arm, wouldn't it cause panic?

Not only could he not kill him, but he also had to use him, trust him, and empower him.

With no old man by his side, he had to think more, consider issues more comprehensively.

Another day missing the old man.

"No matter if a stone can stay warm, we have to try it out, don't we?"

Bai Wuxin knew Tang Fei had made up his mind and no longer tried to persuade, instead, she said indifferently, "After all, the inner guards are all members of Ghost. I will let them be more careful... If it really doesn't work, just kill them."

"This is indeed your forte," Tang Fei said jokingly.

"..."

While they were talking, Yan Jinnian walked in, still in his cool knight attire, and said emotionlessly, "I have checked the warehouse, and there is enough food to last the base and the Lingyang Branch's staff for half a year."

"Half a year is enough."

Tang Fei was quite surprised at this result, as it was said that resources were scarce in the Old Land and people were starving.

Yet, the Flame Shrine's warehouse had stored more than a year's worth of food.

However, this was also understandable.

One would let their Daoist die before living in poverty; opposite the frozen bones on the road, there was the stench of wines and meats coming from wealthy doors.

Compared to ordinary people, the Flame Shrine was like an aristocratic family in this apocalyptic world.

"I have already ordered people to start inventory and registration, and also to transport a portion to the base."

"Good," Tang Fei nodded and said, "With this half a year as a buffer, I believe we can solve our food problem."

Previously, the food problem on the Old Land could not be solved because the environment was too harsh.

First, it was the natural environment, with acid rain or magnetic storms from time to time; whatever was planted died, making it hard for plants to survive.

Second, it was the survival environment; whether it was the Flame Shrine or predators, they hovered over each region like vultures, seizing whatever they saw.

Even if the crops matured, what did it have to do with the planters?

So, in the end, everyone stopped farming.

What nature provided, people ate.

Simply being porters of nature.

This time with Tang Fei to the Old Land, there was Lu Family's tech team, and agriculture experts with their intelligence and wisdom, will surely solve the food problem in the shortest time possible.

There was no doubt about this.

Tang Fei had spoken with Lu Siyu, and she also assured Tang Fei not to worry, just give them some time.

After finishing the work report, Yan Jinnian left without a word.

Tang Fei was used to her temperament and, looking at Bai Wuxin, said, "You two are quite a match."

"Tedious."

Bai Wuxin looked very disdainful.

Tang Fei burst into hearty laughter.

Wang Tianlong was highly efficient at his job.

After receiving the order, he quickly arrived at the Divine Palace with the Black Robes from various regions to pay respects to the new Society Leader.

As one of the first to join Tang Fei and infiltrate the Flame Shrine, he was overjoyed after learning that Tang Fei had taken down Lei Zongnan and occupied the Divine Palace.

He was a core follower of Tang Fei; with Tang Fei as the Society Leader and himself a Black Robe.

If Tang Fei were to become the Sect Hierarch, what position would he be promoted to?

Even a Society Leader of a large district was not out of the question.

If he dared to dream bigger, perhaps he would have a chance to wear a Red Robe in this lifetime.

The very thought was thrilling.

"Society Leader... the nine Black Robes of Lingyang District have all arrived," Wang Tianlong reported respectfully in front of Tang Fei.

"Greetings to the Society Leader," the nine Black Robes guarding various regions saluted Tang Fei one after another.

It's a joke; the previous Society Leader, Lei Zongnan, had been taken down, and the high ranks in the society almost wiped out...

Where did they have the courage to resist?

If the price for expressing loyalty was too high, they could refuse.

After all, it was something they didn't have in the first place.

Tang Fei's gaze swept around, skimming across the faces of the nine Black Robes, and he said aloud, "You all understand the situation, don't you?"

The crowd looked at each other, no one responded.

What did the Society Leader mean by that?

What was he implying?

Was he warning us to stay in line, or... was he merely inquiring about our attention to the developments?

"President, we sort of understand some things," Wang Tianlong was after all Tang Fei's trusted confidant, having the tough role of breaking the ice, "But we don't know much..."

"Recently, a severe epidemic broke out within our society, killing a hundred or two people, everyone knows that, right?"

"Know about it."

"Heard of it."

"My aunt's whole family is gone... I wanted to see them but was blocked from entering."

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Responses came one after another.

"President Lei Zongnan was unfortunately infected with the virus and passed away; before leaving, he entrusted the Lingyang Branch to me. He hoped I could help everyone drive out the virus, and work together to overcome this difficulty."

Tang Fei said with a troubled look, finding it rather difficult, "I'm just an unemployed drifter with no experience in leading a society. How could I handle this?"

"I wanted to refuse, but, how could I refuse... President Lei was gone before anyone had the chance to say no."

"Fate has decreed it so, don't resist becoming president," Wang Tianlong said urgently.

At times like this, a capable yes-man was needed.

"Yes, President Lei left in a hurry, entrusting the Lingyang Branch to someone truly capable... From now on, we'll rely on the president to lead us valiantly forward." Another Black Robe chimed in.

"We look only to our president. If the president tells us to go east, we will absolutely not go west."

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After all nine Black Robes had stated their position, Tang Fei continued, "Thank you for your support. I, Tang Fei, will definitely remember this kindness."

"I'm a lazy person; what I enjoy most every day is reading books, listening to music, and stroking a lady's thigh... The world has gone to hell; I can't even save myself, who could I possibly save?"

"However, since I've taken over this big mess, I've got to figure out how to do something for everyone... I can't guarantee anything else, but at the very least, I want to ensure that our brothers and sisters have hot food, hot soup, and a place sheltered from the wind and rain."

"If there's anything I don't do well, I ask you all to please provide your valued opinions... You know, this is my first time being a president."

Hahaha...

Everyone laughed in good sport.

It was as if what Tang Fei said was indeed very funny.

Tang Fei beckoned and said, "For our first meeting, I'll treat everyone to a drink. Once we finish this cup of honest wine, we will all be as close as real brothers, okay?"

"Sure," they all replied.

Chen Juan came in with two maids; she held a wine pot and filled ten cups with the drink.

Tang Fei was the first to lift a cup, saying, "Come, let's drink together."

The others also took their cups, raising their voices, "Let's drink together."

Downed in one gulp.

"Exhilarating!" Tang Fei laughed out loud.

"Exhilarating."

The many Black Robes also felt a hearty satisfaction.

Though they had changed presidents, not one of them felt the slightest bit sad in their hearts.

In fact, they thought this young president was quite nice.

He spoke pleasantly, did things gracefully, and wanted to become real brothers with them.

Lei Zongnan would never call them 'brother'; he'd only curse them as 'idiots', 'fools', 'dogs'...

"Now that we're all brothers, I'm sure you wouldn't be stingy if I borrowed something from you, right?" Tang Fei looked at everyone with a beaming smile and said.

"President, just speak up, why be courteous with us?"

"Whatever you want, as long as I have it."

"Mine is yours, and yours is still yours..."

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"Now that we've drunk the honest wine... hand your hearts over to me," Tang Fei said with a twinkle in his eye, "My heart is already with you."

The crowd was perplexed.

What did he mean?

He wanted our hearts...

But how could we give him our hearts?

Chen Juan stood by Tang Fei's side, her eyes cast down, and explained softly, "There's a poison in this drink called 'Bodhisattva's Conscience'... An antidote must be taken every month; otherwise, it causes agonizing pain that not even gods can cure."

"..."

The crowd looked at Tang Fei with horrified faces.

Didn't you say we were brothers?

Is this how you treat your brothers?

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