Unsettling Youtiao

Within two days of landing, he witnessed a Great Sun blossoming upon the earth, followed by a succession of events: storms, cold waves, famines, hungry ghosts, Evil Path, Divine Dynasty, Devils, one after another.
Yu Ziqing first set a modest goal for himself, not to starve to death.
Then he sought to secure for himself a sufficiently powerful backing, so he could cultivate in peace until nobody could kill him.
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Master of Strange Dao

Song Chengyue, as the Daqian Jinyiwei Commander and the number one leader, wielded great power.


He understood better than anyone else that his position, Song Chengyue was Song Chengyue, and the Commander was the Commander.


As the Commander, his reputation outside needed to be arrogant and despotic, utterly detestable, especially towards the Crown Prince and those Princes. When he encountered them, a courteous nod was sufficient, and any more warmth was foolishness on his part.


When someone from the Crown Prince's retinue came directly to the Jinyiwei government office to see him, he didn't break the visitor's legs only out of respect for the Crown Prince.


The Crown Prince also showed him respect, by having the man executed and sent over, ostensibly distancing himself from the situation.


Everyone carried on as before, not forming alliances but also not making enemies.


Song Chengyue listened to the report from his subordinates, waving his hand impatiently.


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