398: Chapter 398 Chen Yi's Abilities

Hua Liuli stopped her pen. "Efficiency issues?"

Chen Yi nodded. "Yes! I've discovered that the techniques used to suppress the bloodlines of these girls are quite crude. While they can temporarily lower their explicit bloodline levels, the damage to their inherent potential is greater than expected!"

"In order to increase the number of discarded spirit beasts, Black Ghost Market uses mass-production suppression methods. This causes me to consume at least twice as much energy to repair this damage when I awaken their true forms!"

"In other words, if these girls hadn't been treated so brutally, I could awaken twice as many with the same amount of energy!"

"In the long run, this is a huge loss for the Sect—we could have obtained more high-quality combat power, yet my energy is being wasted due to short-sighted operational methods!"

"Sometimes, because the injuries are too severe, my own origin power suffers significant backlash—just like with that girl today!"

Hua Liuli narrowed her eyes slightly.

Indeed, she could feel that after Chen Yi helped that girl awaken today, his complexion seemed even worse than usual.

At first, she had thought it was because Chen Yi was overindulging in debauchery, but she hadn't expected it to be for this reason.

"Then can you distinguish which bloodlines have been damaged too severely?"

"Sorry, I can't—"

Chen Yi shook his head regretfully. "I only discovered this after helping her awaken today. I originally intended to report it directly to you, my Queen, but Chen Nian arrived first—"

"My Queen, since you have put me in charge of the awakening work, I naturally hope to maximize efficiency!"

"But as it stands now, Black Ghost Market's extensive model of pursuing short-term profit is fundamentally contradictory to the Sect's long-term goal of cultivating high-end combat power!"

"I believe that at the very least, the bloodline screening and preliminary cultivation stages should be stripped from Black Ghost Market and placed under the direct control of headquarters!"

Hearing this, Hua Liuli tapped her fingers on the desktop, lost in thought.

For some reason, she felt that Chen Yi seemed a bit suspicious of sowing discord.

But the question was, what purpose would it serve for Chen Yi to sow discord regarding Black Ghost Market?

If one considers the motive from the perspective of the initiator, one can actually understand what the other party wants to do.

But the problem was, does Chen Yi have a grudge against Black Ghost Market?

It seemed Chen Yi once participated in Black Ghost Market in Han City and even bid on a few items.

Was there any point where they targeted Chen Yi?

"An interesting point of view."

Hua Liuli said slowly, "Go on!"

Chen Yi knew he had piqued her interest and continued to push forward. "I suggest that Black Ghost Market could be transformed into a pure intelligence and resource collection point, while all operations involving spirit beast bloodlines—including screening, preliminary cultivation, and awakening preparations—should all be brought under the unified management of headquarters!"

"This would not only improve my awakening efficiency but also allow for the establishment of a more systematic bloodline database, laying the foundation for future bloodline research and optimization."

"Of course, this is just an optimization suggestion from a technical perspective. The final decision rests entirely with you, my Queen."

The study fell into a brief silence.

Hua Liuli's gaze lingered on Chen Yi's face for a long time, as if evaluating the true intention behind his words.

But Chen Yi's expression was flawless—he looked completely sincere, like someone offering professional advice from the perspective of the Sect's interests.

Finally, a faint smile appeared at the corners of Hua Liuli's mouth.

"Very good!"

"You not only have ability but also vision. It really is time for Black Ghost Market to be reformed!"

"I will leave this matter to you! I give you the authority to reorganize Black Ghost Market's business model. As for Chen Nian—"

"If he cooperates, he can be kept on! If he hinders the reform—you know what to do, right?"

Chen Yi was secretly delighted, but his face remained calm. "Understood! I will push this work forward from the perspective of maximizing efficiency to ensure that the Sect's bloodline resources are utilized optimally."

"Go."

Hua Liuli waved her hand. "Let me see what you can achieve!"

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After Chen Yi left the study.

The shadows in the room suddenly rippled, and Red Snake's figure slowly emerged from the darkness.

She maintained a slightly bowed posture, but her snake-like vertical pupils were fixed intently on the door that had just closed.

"My Queen!"

Red Snake cautioned, "This Chen Yi, he wants to bring down Black Ghost Market, right?"

As one of Hua Liuli's confidants, Red Snake had seen too many schemes and conspiracies.

To her, Chen Yi's remarks were nothing more than carefully packaged excuses.

Hua Liuli sat back down at her desk, picked up the cup of tea that had already gone slightly cold, and took a gentle sip.

The tea rippled slightly in the cup, reflecting her calm face.

"Yes."

She put down the teacup, her voice devoid of any waves. "Anyone with a discerning eye can see it!"

Red Snake's brow furrowed even tighter. "Then why give him authority? I feel that this Chen Yi still has some issues! His current submissiveness always makes me feel—not quite real."

"Of course there are issues!"

Hua Liuli chuckled and said, "But I just want to see what his capabilities are."

"Capabilities?"

Red Snake was somewhat puzzled. "You mean—"

Hua Liuli leaned back against the chair, crossed her hands in front of her, and cast her gaze toward the deep night outside the window. "The suggestion Emilia implanted in him should only make him obey my commands, but it cannot completely annihilate his will—"

"You remember, right? The pair of twins under his command were purchased in Black Ghost Market. I heard they suffered quite a few grievances before."

"I estimate that the reason Chen Yi proposed to reorganize Black Ghost Market is likely because of this—he wants to seek justice for that pair of twins, or rather, to retaliate against Black Ghost Market for what they did to them!"

Red Snake suddenly realized, but quickly continued to ask, "Then why not stop him, instead of giving him authority? Isn't this—"

"Indulging him?"

Hua Liuli took over the conversation, a meaningful smile curling at the corner of her mouth. "Like I said, I want to see his capabilities!"

"Besides, Black Ghost Market has basically completed its mission now. For our Sect, it is actually a hot potato!"

"Too many Beast Tamer families are now involved with Black Ghost Market; touching one part affects the whole! There are even signs that it is being gradually controlled by these Beast Tamer families."

"Black Ghost Market holds too many unspeakable secrets. Over the years, it has become like a constantly expanding tumor. Although it can provide nutrients for the organization, it will sooner or later become a ticking time bomb."

"I have actually wanted to disband Black Ghost Market for a long time! It's just that the organization is now deeply entrenched, so disbanding it is not easy!"

"It has grown too large and involves too many powers. If handled improperly, it could trigger internal turmoil instead!"

"Now that Chen Yi has this idea too, just let him try! It won't take much effort anyway!"