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Wufu also wanted to quickly establish his own power organization. If it became an unstoppable force, then in this era he wouldn’t necessarily have to strut around like a crab – but at the very least, he would have the power to protect himself and not be arbitrarily slaughtered by others.

But even as he thought about it, he knew that haste does not bring success when cooking tofu – some things could not be rushed and had to be built up slowly and mature step by step. Therefore, he could only plan slowly and in secret.

"For the training ground, it’s best to find a hidden spot, yet one that doesn’t catch others’ eyes.

At least to outsiders, it should appear as an ordinary estate," Wufu said, "Find one out in the suburbs, including some Valley Forts or the like.

Moreover, buy the residence next to your Blacksmith Shop quietly, break through and use it as a major stronghold. "

Duan Rong listened intently and took notes, asking questions from time to time.

"Here is ten thousand taels in silver notes, for you to manage. If it’s not enough, find Purple Jade," Wufu continued, taking a stack of silver notes from Purple Jade and handing them over.

"I will be leaving on a trip in a few days, and the return date is uncertain. I hope when I come back, I’ll see that you have already begun. "

Duan Rong accepted the stack of silver notes with mixed feelings, pursed his lips, and said, "Miss, rest assured, this servant..."

"If you prove yourself to be of use to me, you are allowed to call yourself my subordinate," Wufu smiled and said. "I prefer to have capable partners following me, rather than servants."

Duan Rong’s eyes shone brightly as he bowed and said, "I shall not let you down, Miss."

"Then take a good look at the dossier. If you have any issues, come to me," Wufu said. "Remember, to the outside world, you are the master of Li’s."

Duan Rong nodded firmly.

Wufu left with Purple Jade and the others.

On the carriage, Purple Jade asked, "Miss, you just handed out ten thousand taels worth of silver notes like that. Aren’t you being a bit too generous? Aren’t you afraid they’ll just take the money and run?"

"Trust those you employ and don’t use those you doubt. Besides, they wouldn’t dare do anything that might bring a curse upon their descendants," Wufu replied. The ancients took oaths very seriously, respecting ghosts and deities.

Purple Jade said, "That’s true, but ten thousand taels..."

Wufu smiled and said, "Right now, it’s just ten thousand taels, but to create an excellent training site without being discovered – Purple Jade, we’ll need several more lots of ten thousand taels, and even that might not be enough."

Purple Jade’s eyes widened, "Miss, what exactly are you planning to do?"

Wufu leaned lazily on the welcoming pillow and said, "I don’t intend to do much, just want to have a team that can protect my own family."

Purple Jade fell silent. Seeing this, she knew the Miss was determined, and as the one managing the silver, Purple Jade would have to plan carefully. A sum that seemed large at first, like ten thousand taels, could be depleted quickly, especially when managed by someone who spends lavishly.

Meanwhile, back at Li’s, Duan Rong reread the dossier three times, memorizing everything inside, and handed it to Lady Li, saying, "You should take a look as well. Our Miss is really not simple."

The plans within the dossier were ones he never could have thought of himself. He could already imagine the scope of the achievement once everything was in place.

If that system were established, then it would be indeed possible, as she had said, to find Li’s anywhere, to receive news and orders anywhere.

Lady Li read quickly and said, "Given this, it seems we probably haven’t followed the wrong person. Young Master Duan, perhaps, we may even get our revenge!"

Duan Rong’s eyes sparkled with determination, "Let’s not talk about our affairs for now. Just on the basis of the life-saving grace alone, we must succeed. But with this, I’m afraid I won’t be able to spend much time with you in the coming days!"

Lady Li smiled, "Your illness is cured; we have a long life ahead of us!"

Duan Rong’s expression relaxed; yes, he was cured, and they had all the time in the world ahead of them. He looked at the dossier again, his eyes filled with a fighting spirit that had never been there before.