"When did it happen? Have they started already?"
Zhang Tian looked towards Old Gou Wu.
"No, they reportedly were considering seeking your opinion."
Old Gou Wu thought for a moment before replying truthfully.
Zhang Tian pondered, his expression unchanged, and took a sip of tea.
"Alright, I know about this. Tonight, we'll have a meeting. Make sure everyone attends."
Zhang Tian nodded.
Despite his calm exterior, he was inwardly overjoyed.
For Zhang Tian, their grave robbing activities were quite beneficial.
Firstly, they could only raid minor tombs, as the major ones had essentially all been plundered by Zhang Tian.
Encountering other large tombs would be too dangerous, and their success rate would be low.
Secondly, Zhang Tian's original intention in establishing the Nine Gates was to control haphazard grave robbing and keep the tombs under his own purview. Now that they were voluntarily coming forward, Zhang Tian had nothing more to say.
"Understood, Gate Master. I will notify them immediately."
Old Gou Wu nodded and stood up.
In Old Gou Wu's eyes, although Zhang Tian appeared calm, he might already be seething with anger, so he had to act quickly.
"Brother Tian Zhen, after you're done with the matters in Fuji country, you don't need to rush back. You can stay in Beili for a while longer."
Zhang Tian said, looking at Wu Tian Zhen.
"No, Young Master Zhang. My mission is not yet complete. How can I stay in Beili any longer?"
Wu Tian Zhen replied with a serious expression.
Zhang Tian considered this.
"Alright, then manage your time as you see fit. I'll be going now."
Saying this, Zhang Tian rose to leave the Wu family residence.
After all, there was nothing more to discuss with the Wu family.
Seeing Zhang Tian stand up, Wu Tian Zhen quickly moved to escort him.
After Zhang Tian left, Wu Tian Zhen frowned slightly.
"Is he trying to send me abroad?"
Wu Tian Zhen mused, as Zhang Tian's words sounded rather peculiar, leading him to overthink.
Of course, Zhang Tian had spoken sincerely. As for what Wu Tian Zhen was thinking, Zhang Tian was unaware.
As Zhang Tian walked away, Old Gou Wu slowly emerged.
"He's gone? What did he say?"
Old Gou Wu asked.
"He said I should stay in Beili for a while longer."
Wu Tian Zhen rubbed his head.
"Then, Tian Zhen, you should depart immediately."
Old Gou Wu stated directly.
Wu Tian Zhen nodded. The two shared an unspoken understanding.
Meanwhile, Zhang Tian walked on the street, completely unaware that the two had misinterpreted his words.
"It seems the Nine Gates are about to enter a new era."
Zhang Tian murmured, his gaze fixed on the vast sky.
Plundering untouched tombs, experiencing the lives of the Nine Gates.
It seemed the tombs of Xia country were in for a rough time.
"However, if too many items are unearthed, it will be impossible to report them one by one. The speed would be too fast."
"Some things will have to be hidden, and I'll report them periodically."
Zhang Tian mused, considering future issues.
Soon, he returned to the courtyard. Zhang Tian made some simple preparations, and evening arrived.
Without delay, Zhang Tian went directly to the group's headquarters.
In the Nine Gates Group conference room.
Every seat was already occupied.
They had arrived as soon as Zhang Tian announced the meeting and had been waiting for several hours.
"Old Gou Wu, you're a dog, aren't you? Your mouth moves so fast."
Xie Lian Huan glared at Old Gou Wu, his face filled with anger.
There was a distinct difference between him asking Zhang Tian for permission and someone else revealing it.
"Hey, Brother Xie, you're mistaken. I didn't say anything. This matter is common knowledge in Beili. It's normal for it to reach the Gate Master's ears."
Old Gou Wu waved his hand, feigning ignorance.
He wasn't going to admit to anything. If he did, he wouldn't be Old Gou Wu anymore.
Xie Lian Huan frowned slightly.
Seeing Old Gou Wu's feigned ignorance, he spoke again.
"Then why did the Gate Master visit your house today, and why did you notify us?"
Xie Lian Huan said calmly.
Their gazes met, as if sparks were about to fly.
"The Gate Master asked me about your affairs. Your activities in recruiting death warriors were too conspicuous, and I couldn't hide it. So, I spoke up."
Old Gou Wu spread his hands.
Xie Lian Huan said no more.
It was true that he had been recruiting martial arts death warriors for several months.
Perhaps his actions had indeed been too overt, attracting attention.
"Click."
The door opened.
Zhang Tian's figure slowly entered.
"It's true that Gate Master Wu didn't tell me. I didn't expect such a major matter to be handled without informing me. You all clearly don't care about me as your Gate Master."
Zhang Tian said, his expression unchanging.
His tone was exceedingly calm.
However, everyone's heart pounded rapidly.
Sometimes, not getting angry or showing a fierce expression made one feel even more fearful.
Zhang Tian slowly sat down.
His aura spread out.
The powerful pressure made those present struggle to breathe.
"Gate, Gate Master, we also tried to find you, but you weren't home at the time, so we decided to gather everyone first."
"We didn't go through with it. We'll dismiss those people now."
Xie Lian Huan's voice was quiet, his breathing heavy under the pressure.
Zhang Tian slowly retracted his aura.
"Do you know why I called this meeting today?"
Zhang Tian spoke slowly.
Everyone nodded.
"The purpose of this meeting is my anger that such matters are not reported to me and are instead handled privately."
"If this happens again, you can leave the Nine Gates yourselves."
Zhang Tian uttered the harshest words in the most placid tone.
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"As for grave robbing, that is your own decision. I will not interfere, but I have one requirement."
Zhang Tian said.
Upon hearing Zhang Tian's words, the expressions of everyone else instantly changed.
Especially Xie Lian Huan.
He had already lost all hope, but unexpectedly, Zhang Tian offered him a sweet treat.
"Please state your terms, Gate Master. We will certainly execute them perfectly."
Xie Lian Huan said repeatedly.
"Relics and antiques found in the tombs are strictly forbidden to be taken. Only take what you need."
"Also, after each tomb is plundered, draw a sketch for me. I will then inspect the tomb's preservation and the condition of the relics within."
Zhang Tian said calmly.
Xie Lian Huan had expected something significant, but he hadn't anticipated Zhang Tian would only mention these minor matters.
They were going to improve their cultivation, so why would they bother with those trivial items?
"Rest assured, Gate Master, we will do as you say."
Xie Lian Huan replied again.
He was somewhat curious why Zhang Tian wanted a map, but since he had been permitted to proceed, he felt quite excited.
"Although I am allowing this, I hope you will all do your jobs diligently."
"The group does not support idlers."
Zhang Tian said sternly.
Everyone agreed.
Old Gou Wu remained completely still.
He was as steadfast as an old dog.
Zhang Tian was so intelligent that if he was allowing them to rob graves, it was certain they wouldn't find anything of great value.
Rather than wasting time, it was better to focus on his work. Besides, he had gone legitimate; how could he get involved in such matters again?
"A bunch of little fools."
Old Gou Wu looked at Xie Lian Huan and the others, shaking his head slowly, as if he had seen through everything.