Chapter 34 - Fowliang Advances Ranks

          

             The personnel came in and out of her office frequently these days. She was re

              garded  a high level trainer due to her recent rapid advances in cultivation. While t

              here was issues, the city population were happy with her presence. 

             

             She made good relations with the folk around. The help she provided to studen

             ts that were falling behind were created much good will. Todays was a festival l

             ike event, a sort of a martial arts fair..

            

             Larchen sent his assistant to help her during her classes.. She gestured at h

             im to continue on to his duties..

             

             She rested, while everyone has else set up the stalls.. She had spent huge am

             ount of  money on these enchantments and mechanical contraptions.. She even managed

             to invite an elder from Larchen's author's gulld connectins as a guest instructor .

             

             Heat is an exception, and results in an error... the instructor said, deliver

             ing the lesson to surrounding disciples.. 

             

             Suddenly the equipment malfunctioned and the mechanical body has crumbled down  

             to floor.. Its blue blood flowing near...

             

             ....

             

             So what do you think, shall we advance her ? One elder proposed. Her cultivat

             ion is too high for her rank..

             

             Why are you bringing this up right at the morning ? Is she even loyal ?

             

             Of course, i know her since another age...She is very solid, on her allegianc

              es and measured on her behavior..

             

             The mood in the room were great.. 

             

             So if we advance her, and she beomes stronger, how do we get our investment b

            ack ?

             

             She advances virtually at lightning speed.. returns are obvious, why do you e

              ven ask that ?

             

             ....

             

             Okay step in and touch the stone.. An eler said to Fowliang. A blue symbol sh

              one in the stone and later on her forehead.. Then it turned to green...

             

             Its a pass, another elder said..

             

             Congratulations Fowliang, you'l be allowed to advance to inner circle of Ston

            eyard Thunder sect.. We were 7 elder, now we are 8... I advise you to consider our faction'

            s business as  if its your own, as you know our situation can only be improved through serio

            us efforts,  Sect elder said..

             The war at snow peak is going on at full speed despite what the official reco

              rds say, our  alliance is barely holding the demons in check at the front trenches..

             

             Its still is on ? Fowliang asked.. after all this time...

             

             It is.. sect elder said.. Or rather recently it has picked up speed, before t

            he might of our city sect alliances were able to keep the danger at a low level.. It could ve

            ry well be we see armies in the open ground once again...

             

             How large is the main trench now ?

             

             Almost one third of the contient.. But our forces are doing well Fowliang no 

              need to panic just yet. 

             

             She isn't offering to go, smo observed...

             

             Don't be an asshole, smo else blurted..

             

             What about his boy toy... smo else snickered...

             

             Elders looked at Fowliang.. 

             

             Fowliang cleared her throat, i'll see what he can do..

             

             ...

             

             Can you fix it Larchen ? Fowliang asked...

             

             It appears so, just change the main core, and apply the force wheel.. it shou

            ld be workin well.

             

             You helped me greatly Larchen..

             

             Glad to be of help Fowlian, Larchen said..

             

             ...

             

             The union's stocks were brimming.. But it wasn't enough for Larchen, he order

              ed the construction of another warehouse, with some favors from sect leadership, thanks to Fowlia

              ng advancing to inner circle they basically never bothered him now..

             

             He told his expeditionary force to keep an eye for artifacts as well as the u

             sual resources.

             

             How can i help you today ? Elder Chalazian, Larchen asked..

             

             Don't be so formal Larchen, the old sect elder chimed in..

             

             I.. wish to go on one of your expeditions.. Chalazian said.. i've some herbs 

            i've to find, very rare..

             

             Well, that's easy, what else do you need Larchen asked ? I'm afraid things ar

              e quite busy..

             

             I don't need anything else.. Chalazian said.. I've just failed my advancement

             and situation is dire..

             

             I see, the elder said.. that's inded bad news.. You are unable to reach to 6t

            h realm of cultivation ?

             

             I've failed my tendon-art, it failed to break through...

             

             So what are you searching for really ?

             

             Old sect had an enforcement force that also used this art.. if i could find s

            ome clues there..

             

             Can't you go on your own..

             

             No, that'd be crazy.. There is a race of dark dwelles in that place Larchen..

             They are very talented

             in mind alteration spells, in case you dind't know

             

             I didn't, but i guessed just as so, Larchen said.. Many documents suggest som

            ething similar.. Original sect went to dark side, due to usage of forbidden arts.. 

             

             There was a resistance actually, which are the most of the old sect that the 

              elder comes from, some picked the opposite arts instead, which also created our cloud art.

             

             Alright, i'll add you to one of the expeditions, which also has some high int

            erest nobles in it..

             

             Like whom ?

             

             Emperor's son.. It should prove to be entertaining so having a wise elder the

            re really is helpful.

             

             Elder Chalazian, said i've judged you wrong Larchen.. You really have turned 

             our opinions around..

             Your trade union is a sight to behold..

             

             One has to have common sense, elder said.... at anything to succeed..

             

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