Monarch Night

Waiting to get paid.

Enthusiasm is at an all-time high.

"How much did you spend on the banquet you arranged? And those vintage wines?"

"Over 5,000 taels, I suppose."

"Me too."

"Guess how much salary we might get."

"I estimate at least it has to be five hundred taels, right?"

"Not necessarily."

"Just thinking about it gets me excited."

"Me too."

"Why does time pass so slowly?"

"Exactly, I can't wait any longer."

Starlight Master came out wearing a big red robe and cursed: "Who got me this outfit?"

Everyone looked at him and burst into laughter.

The Squad Leader was always... ahem, not obviously handsome, and now, wearing this outfit, looks just like a wild boar dressed in a festive robe embroidered all over with gold ingot patterns — absolutely hilarious to the max.

"You bunch of little rascals, spending so much money on a banquet, just to receive a few salaries?"

The Starlight Master scolded.

"Chief, this is different."

"Yes, Chief, this is different."

"We're just doing it this month, won't do it next month."

"The first time earning money in life, there should be some ceremony."

"I've long fantasized about what to do with my first month's salary... it's a pity I'm not at home now."

Zhao Wushang sighed and said, "I wanted to buy things for my mom and sister."

He was a bit regretful, his expression was downcast.

"Are you dumb?"

Starlight Master scolded: "If you buy it in Baiyun State and take it back, wouldn't that be more meaningful?"

"Ah... the Squad Leader is right."

A moment of realization.

Zhao Wushang suddenly came to his senses, beaming with joy.

Everyone was busy bustling around.

Fang Che stood up high, looking at the bustling scene below, silently thinking in his heart about the future plans for these people.

As of now, these people, at least when they're in the Escort Agency, are one hundred percent loyally devoted to himself.

Especially after going through the first three rounds of heart-settling, this group has reached a certain level of trust in him.

Under strict management, playing the warm card, these little demons accepted very quickly.

It also deeply touched their hearts.

Fang Che can guarantee that even if they go back, in the short term, or even within three to five years, they can't possibly forget him, and may even continue to hold such awe.

But as time goes on, it's hard to tell.

Moreover... as they participate in more killings, the vicious energy of the Five Spirits Gu continues to influence and their personalities become more demon-like.

Brutalized.

So what the future holds is still hard to say.

The first three times of heart-settling, Fang Che felt very successful.

Violent governance is just a means, and it cannot last long. Since he plans to utilize this group in the future, Fang Che naturally wants to leave a deep impression of his own mark on them by every possible means.

This way, in the future...

And tonight is an opportunity.

Or maybe the last chance before they leave.

...

Finally.

Night has fallen.

The hall was packed with eighty tables.

A total of 666 Shi family's sons from all the headquarters.

All sitting in the hall.

Outside the hall were people brought in from various Yixin Sect stations in the area, also four or five dozen tables.

The hall inside was a bit cramped.

Starlight Master waved his hand, moving his own throne aside. Set up a big table and everyone cheered even louder.

Starlight Master's table was overcrowded.

It's strange to say, the Starlight Master was brutal in his ways, hitting people at any time, his words were rough, and he never stopped scolding people. Ugly appearance, you wouldn't want a second look after seeing him the first time.

But... as time moved on, everyone started to trust this crude martial artist more and more, and even developed a sense of closeness.

Everyone wanted to crowd near him, even if scolded, they wouldn't mind at all.

Zheng Yunqi, Zhao Wushang, Zhao Wubai, Zhou Meier, Wu Lianlian, Jiang Bin, Tian Wanqing and others, a full twelve people crowded here.

Basically, all first batch people, only two from the second batch.

None from later batches squeezed in.

This is an issue of status.

Latecomers all looked enviously at the largest table.

Starlight Master sitting down, immediately frowned: "Why so many people, feels so cramped."

His eyes rolled and he said: "Zhao Wushang, you two brothers just sit one together, do both of you need to sit?"

Zhao Wushang immediately put on a stern face, showing his Vice Chief demeanor, pointing at Zhao Wubai: "You go down!"

Zhao Wubai's face turned black.

He gazed hatefully at his brother, Zhao Wushang sternly said: "How now, Captain Zhao, do you have opinions on my decision as the Vice Chief?"

Zhao Wubai, sheepishly, was kicked out.

This caused bursts of laughter.

Starlight Master laughed heartily, stood up, and immediately there was silence, all waiting for Chief's speech.

Starlight Master, holding a wine cup, said with some emotion: "It's really not easy for our Escort Agency to come to where it is today, in the beginning, I was just a bare... uh, er, a bare Chief..."

Poof!

Someone couldn't help a small spray, immediately contained it.

Everyone knew what word the Chief wanted to say, couldn't hold back laughter, all showed a smile.

"The first batch of people, I was being a rascal, with threats and intimidation and forcibly taking to keep them here."

Starlight Master's words evoked nostalgia for Zhao Wushang and others, passing moments of reflection.

Recalling that night coming here for drinks, having been put through such ordeal by the Starlight Master, although harsh at the time, turned to smiles now.

Time hasn't been long, but recalling the beginning, there's a feeling of it being a like a dream.

Starlight Master's sentiment permeated: "Later on, step by step, developing to now, everything got on track."