"Young Master, with a senior intervening, there shouldn't be any further issues, right?"
Yang Xiao and Qin Guang, seeing Li Xuan's sudden look of panic, quickly spoke up. Even though both possessed the strength of advanced Dao Ascension Realm, they had still felt a terrifying aura when Emperor Ye appeared. One could imagine the extent of Emperor Ye's power.
Li Xuan's expression soon calmed down. Since Emperor Ye could sense Sister Xuan was in danger and had chosen to act, he must have been confident. With this thought, Li Xuan's state of mind also settled.
"Let's go up," Li Xuan said after a moment's thought. Just as he was about to move, Emperor Ye appeared before Li Xuan, bringing Luo Xuan and Lian Qiao with him.
"You little fellow, your state of mind is still not firm enough," Emperor Ye said, glancing at Li Xuan with a smile. As soon as he finished speaking, he vanished from his spot.
"We're here," Luo Xuan said, looking at Li Xuan with a smile.
Li Xuan nodded and then asked, "Sister Xuan, what's going on?"
"Young Master, it's all because of your appearance. Those fellows don't want to submit to you," Lian Qiao said indignantly before Luo Xuan could speak.
Li Xuan was taken aback. This had something to do with him?
"Talkative!" Luo Xuan glared at Lian Qiao and then looked at Li Xuan helplessly. "My foster father and mother have been gone for a long time. I could only temporarily suppress them back then because of the token they gave me."
"I understand," Li Xuan said with a wry smile, never expecting that such a powerful Star Radiance Commerce would have such internal problems.
To put it plainly, Luo Xuan had been in charge of the Star Radiance Commerce in the three-dimensional space. She was familiar with the organization. Coupled with her status, people in the main branch would at least show her some respect.
However, Li Xuan's appearance had undoubtedly disrupted this. They could grudgingly accept Luo Xuan leading them. But Li Xuan, a young master who appeared out of nowhere and whose strength was not particularly high, naturally caused many to harbor resentment.
"Miss, why don't you mention that the Young Master wants to establish the enforcement team? If it didn't touch upon those people's interests, would they dare to attack the Young Master in the main branch? Pretending to be oblivious, they truly don't intend to acknowledge the Young Master's identity," Lian Qiao said, puffing with anger.
Li Xuan's brows furrowed at this, and he immediately looked at Luo Xuan.
Luo Xuan nodded helplessly and said, "The Great Pavilion Master and many stewards do not agree with this matter, saying it will cause significant repercussions. They also brought up the rules set by my foster father and mother back then: branch independence."
"Branch independence?" Li Xuan asked, perplexed.
Luo Xuan nodded slightly. "Branch independence means that the main branch can issue certain measures and requirements, but the implementation by each branch is not overseen by the main branch. To put it bluntly, the main branch cannot directly interfere with the affairs of the branches."
Li Xuan's brows furrowed. Then what was the point of having a main branch?
"My foster father and mother founded the Star Radiance Commerce and only laid out the general direction. It's impossible for them to personally handle every single matter. In the short term, the problem isn't too significant, but over time, the drawbacks will become more pronounced. Therefore, a major reform is indeed necessary," Luo Xuan said.
Li Xuan let out a wry smile. "Why does it feel like this was specifically left for me?"
Luo Xuan smiled but did not reply. Li Xuan's appearance was indeed a catalyst. In fact, the stewards and even the Great Pavilion Master were aware of Li Xuan's identity. Yet, despite this, they chose to pretend ignorance and take action. This issue was no longer merely a management problem of the Star Radiance Commerce.
"Brother Xuan, this is your responsibility, your duty. There's no help for it, who told you that you are the only child of our foster parents," Luo Xuan said.
Li Xuan rolled his eyes. "Sister Xuan, you're wrong. Besides me, they have you too. In my heart, you will always be my sister."
Luo Xuan felt a warmth in her heart and smiled, then nodded.
Li Xuan smiled and then asked, "Sister Xuan, how many people are currently in the main branch?"
Luo Xuan pondered for a moment. "Excluding the seven killed by that senior, there are twenty-one remaining stewards. Of course, their ranks are slightly lower. They are currently out handling affairs and are unaware of the situation here. However, their loyalty to the Star Radiance Commerce can be assured."
Li Xuan nodded. "In that case, summon them all back. It's time for the Star Radiance Commerce to undergo reform."
Luo Xuan immediately understood Li Xuan's intention – he was going to take charge of the Star Radiance Commerce's affairs. She nodded and then looked at Lian Qiao.
Lian Qiao smiled knowingly and then moved, disappearing from her spot.
In the next moment, an order was directly issued.
"Sister Xuan, is Tie Ning here at the main branch?" Li Xuan asked Luo Xuan.
Luo Xuan nodded and then looked into the void. "Elder, please bring Tie Ning here."
"Yes!" an elder in the void responded, and then the space returned to calm.
"Young Master, is this Star Radiance Commerce yours?" Yang Xiao and Qin Guang finally understood. It turned out Li Xuan was the heir to the Star Radiance Commerce. This news was undoubtedly shocking.
Li Xuan smiled and nodded. "My parents founded it, so it's mine, in a way. However, for now, Sister Xuan is still in charge. But Sister Xuan is a bit too gentle, so it might be better for me to handle some matters."
Soon, Tie Ning was brought before Li Xuan by the elder.
"Tie Ning greets the Young Master and the Miss!" Tie Ning bowed and greeted them upon seeing Li Xuan.
Li Xuan nodded slightly and asked, "How is the preparation for the enforcement team coming along?"
Tie Ning stood up with a bitter expression. "Replying to the Young Master, currently it is only I alone. However, I have formulated a general direction based on the positions in the four-dimensional space."
Li Xuan nodded. Even though he himself had encountered suppression and attacks from the higher-ups, Tie Ning's situation was undoubtedly even more difficult.
"These two are people close to my sister. From today onwards, they will join the enforcement team. After I handle some matters, the three of you will choose suitable people to join the enforcement team. Remember, as I said before, quality over quantity," Li Xuan said.
"Yes!" Tie Ning immediately bowed in response and then said to Yang Xiao and Qin Guang, "Your subordinate, Tie Ning, greets you both."
Tie Ning's strength was only at the peak of the Dao Proving Realm, while Yang Xiao and Qin Guang were at the advanced Dao Ascension Realm. The gap between them was naturally not small. Tie Ning understood that these two would undoubtedly be the future leaders of the enforcement team.
Yang Xiao and Qin Guang nodded as well. They would be colleagues in the future, so there was no need to act superior. Moreover, those chosen by Li Xuan would not be mediocre in the future.
"Young Master, the stewards have returned," Lian Qiao suddenly said.
Li Xuan nodded slightly. "In that case, let's have a meeting first."