Ma Liang's admiration for Senior Brother Xinghe was like a never-ending river...
When Senior Brother Xinghe announced with great fanfare that he was going to repay debts, Ma Liang thought he would visit all the subordinate forces.
But after only visiting two, Senior Brother Xinghe returned, leaving Ma Liang puzzled.
However, as the sect masters of various sects came to pledge their loyalty, Ma Liang understood.
Senior Brother Xinghe's move was to set an example... Although it seemed like he only visited two places, his grand announcement had already informed all the subordinate forces of the Grand Sky Sect.
If the Tianwu Sect and Moon Shadow Sect have issues, are the rest of you really clean?
If you think you're clean, then you don't need to do anything... If you truly are clean, there's nothing to worry about.
But if you're not clean... then don't blame me!
Sure enough... those who were truly clean didn't need to do anything, while all the guilty forces came forward, willingly pledging their loyalty. Senior Brother Xinghe's move successfully made all the guilty subordinate forces come forward willingly.
Not only did Senior Brother Xinghe successfully distinguish between the innocent and the guilty, but he also demonstrated to all subordinates that he is a person who rewards and punishes clearly.Those innocent subordinate forces didn't need to pledge loyalty and naturally didn't have to lose that twenty percent of their revenue, while the guilty ones had to voluntarily offer up that twenty percent.
This way, the innocent didn't lose anything, and the guilty were punished.
What? You think someone might try their luck?
They can try, but they must also understand how terrifying the Grand Sky Sect's intelligence is. The little things they've done could be uncovered in no time.
By then, those with a lucky mindset would know their fate.
Ma Liang now admired Senior Brother Xinghe to the utmost!
This wasn't about repaying debts; it was clearly about using the guise of repaying debts to give a stern warning to all subordinate forces.
Not only Ma Liang... even the Great Elder was incredulous when he heard about the sects coming to pledge loyalty.
The Great Elder knew these subordinate forces were usually not clean, and the Grand Sky Sect's intelligence network was no joke. He knew everything about everyone.
But knowing was one thing; dealing with it was another.
Because as far as the Great Elder knew, few of these subordinate forces were clean.
The Great Elder had thought about dealing with them, but how?
Punish them all? If that were done, who knows what rumors would spread about the Grand Sky Sect.
Those in the know would understand the Grand Sky Sect was punishing the greed of these subordinate forces.
Those who didn't might think the Grand Sky Sect was oppressing its own subordinates, and the sect's reputation would suffer because of these parasites.
This had always been a headache for the Great Elder.
But this time, Xinghe's move truly opened the Great Elder's eyes.
When Xinghe proposed repaying debts, we all misunderstood...
At the time, we thought Xinghe was too naive, not knowing the intricacies involved. Now it seems we underestimated him.
Xinghe not only knew, but knew all too well.
He used the guise of repaying debts to visit two subordinate sects. It seemed like repaying debts, but in reality, it was a warning to these two.
Moreover, the method Xinghe used left no room for outsiders to criticize the Grand Sky Sect.
What? Is it wrong for the Grand Sky Sect to repay debts?
Is it wrong for the Grand Sky Sect to voluntarily repay money?
Though it was called repaying money, Xinghe was actually warning these subordinate forces, and the most brilliant part was that he only visited two places instead of all.
After warning two, the news naturally spread, and the others, unless they were fools, knew what to do.
Xinghe's tactic of advancing by retreating was executed to perfection.
Gu Mingchao and the Great Elder immediately gathered the head elders of each palace to inform them about the subordinate forces.
After hearing everything, the head elders nodded in agreement.
As expected of Xinghe!
Using the guise of repaying debts to warn, he silently grasped all the subordinate forces, making them voluntarily admit their mistakes. Xinghe's imaginative approach was executed beautifully.
For years, not only the Grand Sky Sect, but who among the Top Ten Sects didn't have a batch of subordinate forces?
But everyone knew the kind of things these subordinate forces did.
The problem was that almost every subordinate force was involved, making it difficult to address.
Xinghe single-handedly rectified the entire Grand Sky Sect's subordinate forces!
The big shots of the Grand Sky Sect summoned Ma Liang, who then recounted everything Senior Brother Xinghe had done in the past two days.
After hearing Ma Liang's embellished account, the big shots were all smiles.
Especially when they heard that at the Tianwu Sect, Xinghe didn't mention the warning, but instead signaled Ma Liang to speak, the big shots of the Grand Sky Sect nodded in approval.
Xinghe is smart... After all, with Xinghe's status, if he said those things, it might tarnish his reputation, but if Ma Liang said it, there was no problem.
Even if some petty person spoke ill behind their backs, it would be Ma Liang's actions, not Xinghe's.
Knowing what to do in what position, Xinghe had a perfect grasp of the situation.
Not only did they marvel at Xinghe's intelligence, but Gu Mingchao personally praised Ma Liang, saying he already showed some of the Great Elder's style from his younger days.
Hearing the Sect Master's words, Ma Liang was moved to tears on the spot!
The Sect Master's words were a nod to him.
Rest assured, Sect Master, I, Ma Liang, will wholeheartedly assist Senior Brother Xinghe!
The news of the Grand Sky Sect's subordinate forces pledging loyalty couldn't be hidden, and when the news spread, all major forces were shocked.
What method did the Grand Sky Sect use to make these subordinate forces so willingly pledge loyalty?
Soon, everyone found out.
Chu Xinghe!
It was Chu Xinghe again!
Chu Xinghe, under the guise of repaying debts, entered the Tianwu Sect and Moon Shadow Sect, using a tactic of advancing by retreating to firmly grasp the subordinate forces.
In Martial Emperor City, Zheng Yu looked at the report from his subordinates about how Senior Brother Xinghe managed the subordinate forces and was filled with emotion.
The gap between me and Senior Brother Xinghe is indeed growing wider.
The issue of subordinate forces embezzling existed in Martial Emperor City as well. Zheng Yu had previously dealt with it directly by expelling the most severe offenders.
This approach had some effect but also brought trouble, as those expelled would never admit their wrongdoings, and even if Martial Emperor City publicized their actions, they could shamelessly deny it from various angles.
In anger, Zheng Yu executed many, but the results were not satisfactory.
But looking at Senior Brother Xinghe, he never mentioned embezzlement or expulsion. Visiting to repay debts was reasonable, but in certain special circumstances, it became unreasonable.
Was what the subordinate forces handed over a debt?
It was their sincerity, and what did it mean for the Grand Sky Sect to return sincerity?
It was clearly a warning.
And the most brilliant part of Senior Brother Xinghe's approach was his method of starting with courtesy before resorting to force.
I come to repay your debt, this is courtesy, giving you a chance. If you seize this chance, we remain harmonious.
But if you remain ungrateful, don't blame me for the harsh measures to follow.
Faced with this approach, unless the subordinate forces truly wanted to leave the Grand Sky Sect, they knew exactly what decision to make.
This tactic of starting with courtesy before resorting to force was executed beautifully, a thousand times more effective than directly executing people.
Indeed, Master Cheng Xiaotian immediately sought me out. Facing my master, I felt even more ashamed.
Last time, when I dealt with subordinate forces, it was my master who cleaned up the mess, but looking at Senior Brother Xinghe...
"Yu'er, don't be discouraged. Chu Xinghe is not only exceptionally talented but also incredibly intelligent. Every time he acts, it seems ineffective, but he always manages to turn the tide at critical moments."
"This approach of starting with courtesy before resorting to force is something you should learn well. Moreover, Chu Xinghe has provided a solution for all sects to address the embezzlement and deductions by subordinate forces. We should all thank him."
"Master is right, I'll go repay debts now!"
Zheng Yu didn't say much, and immediately followed Senior Brother Xinghe's approach, targeting two of the most cunning subordinate forces.
When Zheng Yu offered resources to repay them, everyone tacitly reached an agreement.
The subordinate forces immediately expressed their willingness to pledge loyalty, and Zheng Yu, in turn, accepted their loyalty on behalf of Martial Emperor City.
Everything was resolved in a pleasant atmosphere.
Not only Martial Emperor City, but almost all major sects adopted the same approach.
And now, the words "repay debts" have become a universally understood warning phrase.
Now, if anyone mentions repaying debts, the other party immediately knows what to do.
The departments of various sects were filled with admiration, praising Chu Xinghe in countless words, both openly and subtly, because this time, Chu Xinghe's methods not only helped the Grand Sky Sect but also benefited all sects.
Even the subordinate forces that pledged loyalty expressed their gratitude to Chu Xinghe.
They had no choice... Did you think the subordinate forces weren't afraid?
Every year, several subordinate forces disappear. Zheng Yu's method of executing people was the old way of setting an example.
The subordinate forces were worried too, fearing they might become the next target.
But they had no choice... If they voluntarily admitted their mistakes, they risked being used as an example.
So the subordinate forces lived in fear every day.
But now, with Chu Xinghe setting an example, everyone pledged their loyalty, resolving the issue. Although there was a loss, they no longer had to live in fear.
This was a win-win situation.
Everyone sighed, it had to be Chu Xinghe!
When he acts, it's earth-shattering!