Xiao Lan had been working hard, even using the time she could have used to spent with Shen Yu for her training. She knew she was far behind everyone and needed to catch up so she only rested when she knew pushing more would backlash.
She was a Divine Phoenix in her previous life and making quick progress in early realms was easy for her. Considering she even had the perfect foundation, it was just a matter of time and a little hard work to catch up to others.
That was why she wanted to participate in the main operation of wiping out Slave organisation. She was a victim of them and she had sworn she would destroy it so of course she wanted to be at the front.
Now that she heard Shen Yu's clarification, she was filled with excitement. She couldn't wait for the time when she would burn everything down to ashes.
Noticing her glea, Qing Zhiyan smiled. Then, she once again focused her attention on Shen Yu and said.
"Master, I actually have a map in which I've marked majority of the branches of Slave organisation so you don't need to worry about that part."
She then tapped on her storage ring and took out a rolled up bundle of paper. She tossed it to Shen Yu, as she said, her voice calm and sweet as always.
"Please check it, Master and confirm the location."
Shen Yu nodded at her and caught the rolled up map. He then opened it, only to have his mouth open in surprise.
It was a detailed map of the Qing Empire and many things were listed out on it, including things that were not available for the common populace or even the smaller Sects.
He could even see many branches of Assassin Organisation marked on it, which made him question how did Qing Zhiyan obtained such a treasure. After all, knowledge was power and having these would certainly help a lot.
A sigh escaped his mouth as he located the branches of Slave organisation on the map. Aside from a few secret branch, almost every branch was marked on the map. Not only that, they were even marked by how much danger they possessed.
'This is just too valuable. I'm sure even the Major Sects would pay to get this. How did she managed to find it? Or maybe she drew it herself? But how? Did her eyes helped her?'
He had many questions but he decided to throw them aside for now. Their main task was to eradicate the Slave organisation for now.
He closed the map and gave it to Song Junwan, and then smiled at Qing Zhiyan.
"The map is just wonderful. Every detail on it is correct and after a few tempering, we can use it as a base to locate the various branches. Thank you for your contribution, it really helped a lot."
Qing Zhiyan smiled sheepishly and said in a low voice.
"Everything mine is yours, Master so naturally that map is also yours."
Shen Yu shook his head, not understanding how she became such a devotee all of a sudden. He could see that she was very sincere otherwise he would have doubted her intentions.
'Wait! Devotee? They aren't considering as some god, right?'
But then he shook his head as he found the thought too ridiculous.
'No way that's happening. Why would they worship their husband. I'm being an idiot here.'
He threw the useless thoughts aside and asked, as he was really curious.
"Did you make it?"
Qing Zhiyan's small face bobbed up and down in response
"Yes, Master. I thought maybe it'll help me in surviving against the Emperor. After all, I had some plans which included both Slave organisation and the Assassin Organisation. That was why I worked hard to make this map."
Shen Yu looked outside the window and said.
"You can go now, since you'll be needed there. The meeting is almost over and main talk is already finished. Just remember to come back in night."
A mischievous glint passed through Ning Xi's eyes as she asked.
"Master need a hard cushion to sleep?"
Shen Yu rolled his eyes at her.
"Just get going already before I spank your butt."
Ning Xi licked her lips as she rubbed her hands together.
"That sounds tempting, Master. Now I don't want to go. But I also can't go against your orders."
She sighed dejectedly and left the Pavilion.
Shen Yu glanced at her retreating figure and smiled. Then, he turned towards Qing Zhiyan and asked.
"You're a crafty women. How about you become the Chief Strategy Elder of Divine Harem Sect?"
Qing Zhiyan was stumped and couldn't even say anything for a while. She just processed his words slowly in her mind over and over again, before realising it was the reality.
Her head instantly dropped ninety degrees as she spoke, voice full of determination.
"I will do my best, Master."
Others began to congratulate her with full of smiles. They were truly happy and didn't feel that she didn't deserve the position. They knew her past and knew only someone of clever and cold mind could survive that.
Only someone like her, who had used her brain to survive, could be best for this position.
Shen smiled seeing their enthusiasm and then a thought appeared in his mind.
'Why do I and many others smile so much?'
[Probably skill issue of author.]
'...are you high?'
[System can't smoke, unfortunately.]
Shen Yu was speechless. The system really had changed a lot. Well, not that he hated the new system. In fact, he loved having such a friend beside him.
He shook his head and asked, seeing that the ladies had taken their seat once again.
"So, my dear clever Elder, what do you think I should do now?"
Qing Zhiyan was flustered but her mind quickly began to run at fast speed. In just a few moments, she already found the answer.
"Master should focus on the Seven Stars Sect."