"What brings soone from the Military Supplies Departnt here?" Lu Ye frowned and asked. He had been imrsed in comprehending the third form of the Tyrannical Saber Technique these past few days, with his mind full of those exquisite saber skills, making his reactions just a bit slow.
Yooi Huang said with a wry smile, "Didn't we just apply for resource allocation a few days ago? Soone from the Military Supplies Departnt must have co to deliver the supplies."
Only then did Lu Ye realize, "If that's the case, then you can handle the handover. There's no need to report this to ."
Yooi Huang said, "Sir, since they have co to our territory, you, as the Pass Chief, should at least make an appearance to entertain them." If the visitor hadn't ntioned Lu Ye, it would be dismissed. However, since Manager Foo had ntioned Lu Ye, it wouldn't seem right if Lu Ye didn't show up. After all, they're here to deliver goods.
Lu Ye was puzzled, "Entertain them? I'm stationed here at the pass to guard the frontlines of Bingzhou, and the Military Supplies Departnt manages material allocation and transportation to ensure logistics. Everyone has their duties, so what's there to entertain?"
Yooi Huang pulled a bitter face, "Sir, you may not realize, the people from the Military Supplies Departnt... are not to be offended lightly."
Lu Ye couldn't help but recall his experience carrying Qian Wudang's token to the Military Supplies Departnt to collect resources. He had gone there twice in Haotian City; although he wasn't deliberately troubled, no one gave him a good look, as if he was there to carve up their supplies. Realizing this, he frowned, "What's this problem? Should I find so beautiful female cultivators to accompany them as well?"
"That's not necessary." Yooi Huang explained with an awkward smile, "The people from the Military Supplies Departnt aren't the type to abuse their public office. They just have this deanor, so-called those below follow the example of those above. From what the humble understands, these are the rules passed down by Departnt Chief Chow Ye, Lord Chow."
Lu Ye frowned, "Alright then, let's go et him!"
Yooi Huang hurriedly led the way, not forgetting to remind Lu Ye, "There is one more thing you should be prepared for, sir."
"What's that?"
"The amount and type of resources we applied for last ti are too vast. The Military Supplies Departnt will definitely not approve everything. The supplies they've brought this ti may be just a fraction of it, but it's enough for the pass to use. Please don't think the Military Supplies Departnt is targeting us. The provincial guard here is large, and the Military Supplies Departnt has the authority over resource managent. Nothing is easy for them, and they have to be frugal; otherwise, if they give too much, they can't explain it to those above or below."
"You're speaking for them now." Lu Ye chuckled.
Yooi Huang sighed, "Though I'm not in their position, I sowhat understand their actions. It's said they put on a cold face to prevent anyone too close to the Military Supplies Departnt from embezzling funds. To so degree, while they may seem unpleasant faced with it, they are all dedicated to their duty."
"Hmm, hmm." Lu Ye remarked casually, soon arriving at the visitors hall with Yooi Huang.
He imdiately saw two people sitting there. Upon Lu Ye's arrival, the two stood up together. Lu Ye first cupped his fists towards the Divine Sea Level 5 cultivator, "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Liu."
He didn't know the person's exact na, only that from Yooi Huang, he learned the person was surnad Liu and was the escort sent by the Military Supplies Departnt this ti.
Though this wasn't his primary task, considering the person's high cultivation, Lu Ye found it natural to exchange pleasantries first.
Cultivator Liu sized up Lu Ye and smiled warmly, "I've long heard of Fellow Daoist Lu's renown, and today I finally et you. Among the Twin Heroes of Bingzhou, indeed, you are exceptional."
Lu Ye was montarily taken aback, "What Twin Heroes of Bingzhou?" Since when did he gain such a title? Moreover, since it's 'twin,' then the other person is...
Cultivator Liu laughed, "Fellow Daoist Lu may not know, but the incident a few days ago where you and Fellow Daoist Li Taibai from the Ten Thousand Demons Ridge slew nurous giant insects has been spread by Senior Brother Wan. Senior Brother Wan said that the battle that day was so pleasing that it just made him feel the years are fleeting, but this land delivers new talent, thus the Twin Heroes of Bingzhou — Taibai and Yiye. This Twin Heroes of Bingzhou is Senior Brother Wan's affirmation of both yourself and the one from Ten Thousand Demons Ridge."
Old Wan really is a big gossip...
Lu Ye was speechless, but upon thinking, these Twin Heroes of Bingzhou sounded far better than nicknas like Lu Ye the Sect Destroyer or Three Calamities of Spirit Stream.
He modestly replied, "Veteran Wan overstated. There was much fortune involved in that battle that can't be conclusive."
Cultivator Liu smiled, "Don't be modest, Fellow Daoist. I've known Senior Brother Wan for a long ti and asked him in detail about the scene that day. I admit if I were in that situation, I could hardly perform well. Just from that, although your cultivation might fall short of mine, if it were truly a life-and-death battle, I couldn't match you. Senior Brother Wan has a keen eye for people, recognizing talent well. Since he nad you two the Twin Heroes of Bingzhou, it won't be mistaken. Otherwise, he wouldn't have vigorously recomnded you to oversee a pass. Liu, here, volunteered to co firsthand to see the new talents of Bingzhou and can say today my wish was fulfilled. Frankly, at your age, I had just barely entered the True Lake Realm myself. Ashad, truly ashad."
The man was so courteous, Lu Ye could only continue to be modest, "A hundred boats strive forward with sails competing in cultivation matters; who can really declare their future? While I may run faster a ways ahead, who knows if Fellow Daoist Liu cannot borrow the winds of the sea to ride seamlessly later?"
Cultivator Liu laughed heartily, "Then I'll take your applauding words."
Lu Ye then turned to the other True Lake Realm cultivator, "And this must be Manager Foo?"
Foo Yao quickly saluted, "Manager Foo from the Military Supplies Departnt greets Pass Chief Lu." As he spoke, he unhooked a sizeable batch of storage sacks from his waist, selecting five to present, along with two jade slips, "One details this allocation from Jinglan Lake Pass, approved by the Military Supplies Departnt. The other is the list of materials instructed by Departnt Chief Chow to be delivered to you. Please, Pass Chief Lu, verify it's correct, examine, and acknowledge the receipt."
Lu Ye nodded slightly and accepted the two jade slips. He first looked at the one for material requisition and, after a mont, nodded indifferently. Then he checked the other one, which, unsurprisingly, was for a large number of fire spirit stones and other materials for refining array discs.
Yooi Huang stood beside him, watching with a heart full of anxiety, fearing that Lu Ye would fly into a rage if the amount of materials was incorrect. His concern was not unfounded; Lu Ye's age suggested he was in the pri of youth, with little finesse in handling matters smoothly. If he were to be angered over a discrepancy in the material count, it would be troubling for the Military Supplies Departnt.
If Jinglan Lake Pass tries to request material allocations in the future, they will only face more cold shoulders.
To his relief, Lu Ye showed no signs of getting angry. After checking the material list, he nodded and said, "Everything appears to be in order. How do I sign off on this?"
Foo Yao laughed and said, "Pass Chief Lu just needs to leave his aura imprint on these two jade slips."
Following the thod, Lu Ye handed the two jade slips back to Foo Yao.
Foo Yao took them back, "With this, I can report back to the Military Supplies Departnt. Pass Chief Lu, before I left, Chief Chow instructed that if there is anything Pass Chief Lu needs in the future, feel free to contact the Military Supplies Departnt. Anything that can be allocated will be prioritized to Pass Chief Lu's side, rest assured."
Upon hearing this, Lu Ye did not have much of a reaction, but Yooi Huang almost popped his eyes out in surprise.
If he didn't know Manager Foo, he might have suspected that the other party wasn't from the Military Supplies Departnt.
Since when were the people from the Military Supplies Departnt so accommodating? Even a miser turns generous?
Back when Liew Yuei was stationed at Jinglan Lake Pass, she tried to establish a good relationship with the Military Supplies Departnt but was unsuccessful. Every ti this Manager Foo ca to deliver supplies, Liew Yuei would personally accompany him for the handover, but Manager Foo always maintained a business-like deanor. Although he wasn't rude to Liew Yuei, he was truly impervious to coaxing and coercion. Once the delivery was completed, he would leave imdiately without delay.
What's going on today?
Manager Foo wore a smile from start to finish and even made such a statent. Lovethisstory?Showsupportat*.
I've never heard of Chow Ye having any connections to the Righteous Blood Sect, and soone like Chow Ye would never do anything dishonest.
"In that case, I thank Chief Chow in advance." Lu Ye was just as puzzled. Originally, Yooi Huang had told him a lot of things beforehand, making him truly believe that there would be a shortage in the supplies allocated by the Military Supplies Departnt, and he was ntally prepared for it. But now, it seed this wasn't the case at all.
"Now that this matter is settled, we'll take our leave." Foo Yao said.
"You two must be tired from the journey. Why not take a rest here before you go? Let fulfill my duties as a host."
Foo Yao replied, "I appreciate Pass Chief Lu's kindness, but I really have official duties to attend to." He patted his waist, which was bulging with storage sacks. "Besides Jinglan Lake Pass, I have another seven or eight mountain passes to visit. Material allocation is of great importance, and I dare not neglect it."
Hearing this, Lu Ye did not insist further and gestured politely, "Then let see you off."
After a while, when Lu Ye returned to the visitors' hall after sending off Foo Yao and the other person, he saw Yooi Huang looking at him excitedly, holding several storage sacks in his hands, "Sir, what is your relationship with Chief Chow?"
"Chow Ye?" Lu Ye shook his head, "I've only heard of him, never t."
"Then why were all the supplies we requested fully approved?" Holding the storage sacks in his hands, Yooi Huang felt the weight heavily.
He had drafted the application list for the supplies at Lu Ye's order, knowing exactly how much of each thing they requested. It was, frankly, a lion's share, never hoping for the Military Supplies Departnt to approve all of it. He even thought soone from the departnt would co to scold them for it.
But now, every bit of it was approved without a hitch.
And earlier, Foo Yao had such an attitude towards Lu Ye, repeatedly saying that Chief Chow had instructed that should there be any need in the future to contact the Military Supplies Departnt, whatever could be allocated would be prioritized to Jinglan Lake Pass.
In all these years at the mountain pass, he had never seen the Military Supplies Departnt act so understanding.
This treatnt was akin to that of a parent to their beloved child!
If Lu Ye weren't a man, Yooi Huang would have suspected there was sothing going on between him and Chow Ye.
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