Realm of the Night God

Entering the hall within the stone walls, several Night Watch members were already waiting.

Apart from Master Wu and the two temple priests from South Lake Death God Temple, Yang Haoran didn't recognize the other Night Watch members, nor had he seen them before.

Given the magnitude of the situation, Yang Haoran expected the hall to be chaotic. He thought these Night Watch members rushing from other Death God Temples would be in a state of panic, chattering incessantly, discussing this and guessing that.

However, the scene he had imagined was not what Yang Haoran witnessed. Several Night Watch members stood in a disciplined line, each with a different expression on their faces – some indifferent, some peculiar, and others angry.

Those with expressions of anger appeared weakened, with visible injuries, clearly having been in a recent struggle.

Master Wu, with a stern expression, stood in front of them, exuding an aura of authority. He was reprimanding them for something.

Clearly, Master Wu had employed some means on them, and these means were likely forceful, as the members wouldn't stand in an orderly line allowing him to reprimand them otherwise.

The guy with injuries on his face was most likely the unfortunate one used by Master Wu to establish his authority.

A smile involuntarily appeared on Yang Haoran's face. He was quite satisfied with Master Wu's approach. Without rules, an organization would fall apart. In any setting, it's crucial to understand who's in charge, who's second in command, and one's own position. Without this hierarchy, chaos ensues.

Regardless of where you are, you need to know who the leader is, who comes next, and where you stand. Otherwise, the organization becomes a laughingstock.

In the ordinary person's world, Master Wu was undoubtedly a successful individual. He had led numerous teams and had his own insights and methods in management. Yang Haoran wouldn't question his abilities in this regard.

When he decided to have Master Wu assist him, Yang Haoran had carefully considered it. After weighing the pros and cons, he ultimately chose to promote Master Wu, having his own reasons for doing so.

Although it had only been a day, Yang Haoran felt good about Master Wu. Moreover, considering the current situation, the preemptive infusion of Soul Qi into Master Wu was the right decision; otherwise, even with his methods, Master Wu might have found it challenging to execute.

Without absolute strength, daring to be so arrogant would likely have resulted in Master Wu being beaten by these people!

Yang Haoran's appearance immediately caught the attention of the group. Seeing Yang Haoran tear through space and appear in the main position, the Night Watch members who hadn't seen Yang Haoran before were all shocked.

Master Wu had said a lot before, but they were all somewhat skeptical, and some even felt disdainful, thinking Master Wu was deliberately exaggerating.

Now, witnessing Yang Haoran's entrance, their trust in Master Wu's words increased significantly.

"Greetings, divine envoy!"

Master Wu retracted his previous imposing demeanor and respectfully bowed to Yang Haoran.

Following him, the two temple priests from South Lake Death God Temple also bowed. The other temple priests hesitated for a moment, but no one dared to act recklessly. They also bowed respectfully.

The guys who had been a bit insolent before were all dealt with by Master Wu. If they couldn't even match Master Wu, how could they muster the courage to challenge or question Yang Haoran?

Yang Haoran still wore his signature friendly smile as he nodded at them.

"We're all on the same side; there's no need to be so formal. Just find a seat anywhere."

Although Yang Haoran's words were polite, no one took them seriously. If they casually sat down, who knew what consequences would follow.

Whether it was due to Master Wu's education or the high awareness of these individuals, they all chose to sit in relatively rear positions.

Although they were all high-level sofas, the significance of the different positions was entirely different.

Unlike other Night Watch members, Master Wu did not find a seat but continued to stand respectfully in his original position.

Yang Haoran observed this scene with a constant smile on his face, inwardly admiring Master Wu's long experience. If Master Wu were to choose a seat for himself, where would he choose?

Will he choose the first position below Yang Haoran?

From the current situation, sitting in that position would be acceptable. However, seating himself there without being asked might be too ostentatious. What would Yang Haoran, the boss, think?

On the other hand, if he chose an ordinary seat, it would seem too low-key. Yang Haoran might not see his ambition, and the boss might think this is his true preference, condemning him to sit in an average spot forever.

Master Wu was well aware of the intricacies involved. Neither of these outcomes was desirable, so he chose to respectfully stand below Yang Haoran's position. This way, he wouldn't appear overly conspicuous, and the boss could still see his ambitions.

Moreover, this approach allowed him to gauge Yang Haoran's attitude towards him.

If Yang Haoran asked him to sit as the second-in-command voluntarily, it would align with his wishes. It would mean Yang Haoran personally telling all Night Watch members that he was the second-in-command of Lecheng Yin Division.

If Yang Haoran didn't ask him to sit as the second-in-command, and he continued to stand respectfully below Yang Haoran's position, as long as Yang Haoran didn't ask him to leave, it would still imply his role as the second-in-command, though less effectively. This would also indicate that Yang Haoran didn't value him as much.

If Yang Haoran directly asked him to sit in an ordinary Night Watch position, that would be the worst scenario for him. It would signify Yang Haoran's rejection of him, making it difficult for him to rise again.

The hall's arrangement remained the same as before, but when Deng Feng was in charge, nobody cared about these details. Now, with Yang Haoran taking the lead, a few people were turning the seating arrangement into a political drama with just a handful of individuals – it was quite sophisticated!

Understanding Master Wu's intentions, Yang Haoran didn't want to dampen his enthusiasm. So, he didn't intend to embarrass Master Wu. Instead, he decided to support him.

"Mr. Wu, take a seat here."

Yang Haoran smiled and pointed to the first position below his own.

As soon as he spoke, the expressions of the Night Watch members below changed, but no one dared to say anything.

Master Wu felt pleased internally, but he didn't show excitement on his face; instead, he remained composed.

"Yes!"

He respectfully bowed and took the seat below Yang Haoran.

From that moment, his position as the second-in-command of Lecheng Yin Division was solidified, not self-proclaimed, but granted by Yang Haoran, the boss.

There was obvious dissatisfaction among the other Night Watch members present, but none dared to speak up. Their silence was the right choice. If anyone recklessly jumped out, whether they were newbies or experienced Night Watch members, they would likely be expelled from the organization. Those with a more hostile attitude might even lose their lives.

Despite Yang Haoran always appearing cheerful, he was not a saint. Whether other Night Watch members could see this was uncertain, but Master Wu could undoubtedly discern it.

It was precisely because of this that Master Wu harbored a considerable sense of fear towards this much younger individual.

Once everyone had settled into their respective seats, Yang Haoran continued with a smile, "You chose your own seats. In the future, unless there are special circumstances, do not change your seats at will. Unless... I request it."

The implications behind Yang Haoran's words were profound. Some Night Watch members understood, while others did not. Yang Haoran didn't pay attention to whether they grasped it or not; with a smiling face, he continued speaking.

"Master Wu has likely briefed you on the details, so I won't waste your time. Let's get straight to the point. Those willing to continue working with me, I will replace the Death Mark Seals in your bodies if there are issues. Those unwilling, I won't force you; you can choose to leave. However, before you go, I'll retrieve the power within you and erase some of your memories. The choice is yours."