Early the next morning, even before daylight, Yun Liancheng had already secretly infiltrated with the Feathered Forest Guards!

Because of Ye Luo’s prior instructions, there was no conflict between the two sides. Besides, Yun Liancheng and his people came bearing food; everyone was already famished!

Ye Luo and these cultivators may not be affected by not eating, but ordinary people can’t go without food, and there were many frail women here!

As soon as Yun Liancheng entered the valley, he immediately instructed the Feathered Forest Guards to begin organizing matters in the valley, without even needing Ye Luo’s orders.

The Feathered Forest Guards, having substantial strength and frequent experience with similar tasks, managed to keep the valley orderly.

Of course, this also spared Ye Luo from any trouble; despite Lian’er directing everyone yesterday, Ye Luo would have deemed it chaotic!

With food and a safe environment, the servants felt immensely relieved, and joyful laughter echoed throughout the valley!

Yun Liancheng finished arranging everything before heading to Ye Luo’s room!

Ye Luo was also in a stone room, one of many found yesterday; in just one day, Ye Luo discovered over three hundred stone rooms!

Luckily, this was a valley; although there weren’t enough stone rooms, no one complained. However, only Ye Luo enjoyed the privilege of a private stone room.

As Yun Liancheng entered Ye Luo’s room, though respectful, it didn’t mean he lacked the courage to express his thoughts.

At this moment, Yun Liancheng said to Ye Luo, "Your Highness, embarking on this adventure alone is indeed inadvisable!"

From Yun Liancheng’s expression, Ye Luo could tell, had he not become the Ninth Prince, Yun might have scolded him harshly!

Yet, Ye Luo wasn’t upset; instead, he smiled. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Ye Luo understood that Yun Liancheng’s concerns stemmed from care.

"Don’t blame me, Brother Yun. Plans can’t catch up with changes, especially with so many lives at stake. You wouldn’t expect me to stand by, would you?"

Yun Liancheng paused, realizing this was indeed the Ninth Prince he knew; had Ye Luo been indifferent, Yun wouldn’t devote his life to serving him!

"Alright, Your Highness, let’s set this aside for now. However, Your Highness, how do you intend to arrange for these people? There are over twenty-thousand, improper arrangements would render the rescue futile!"

Ye Luo nodded; this had been a lingering concern. Their identities were special, even without the Yingchen Family, their status as escaped slaves persisted, leading to inevitable trouble if not handled well!

The simplest solution before Ye Luo was to include them under his name after vanquishing the Yingchen Family, turning them into his servants!

But Ye Luo wasn’t inclined to do so.

In his heart, rescuing them was to grant freedom, not swap masters!

Given Yun Liancheng’s inquiry, could it be he had a suggestion?

"Brother Yun, do you have any ideas?"

Ye Luo looked at Yun Liancheng, eyes filled with anticipation.

Yun Liancheng also looked at Ye Luo; moments later, he said, "Your Highness, those you rescued are escaped slaves. You must be aware of the Great Tang Empire’s laws; except becoming Emperor to amend laws, we must adhere to current statutes!"

"Since you rescued them, with your nature, you can’t just abandon them. My view is simple: train them into a clandestine army loyal only to you! Given many are women, the army would be highly stealthy!"

Ye Luo was slightly astonished; he never expected Yun Liancheng’s solution to involve army training!

To Ye Luo, these people had suffered enough; turning them into an army seemed unkind.

However, Yun Liancheng anticipated Ye Luo’s doubts and continued, "Your Highness, there’s no need to worry. If you shared this plan, none would refuse! Dominion thrives on strength; with cultivation, nobility isn’t impossible. Without you, they might never have a chance to cultivate!"

"Military service remains a noble pursuit, from border guards to imperial city soldiers; it’s a coveted profession, yet our army size is fixed due to training costs!"

"If not for knowing your character, I wouldn’t offer this suggestion. Deploying substantial resources, the future value is uncertain."

Yun Liancheng spoke earnestly, swaying Ye Luo’s resolve!

Ye Luo wasn’t focused on benefits, merely hoping for their well-being, making military service seemingly suitable.

After deliberating briefly, Ye Luo decisively nodded, "Alright, we’ll follow your plan. Don’t worry about expenses; as a Prince, I seldom spend, sustaining them isn’t an issue. From now on, I assign this task to you; lead these twenty-thousand!"

"Now, let me rest; discovering this cave’s secrets tired me, you take care of the arrangements!"

The fatigue Ye Luo mentioned referred to his eyes!

His exploration relied on the Clairvoyant Eye; exhausting it constantly over the day left his eyes fatigued!

Ye Luo cared only for their arrangement, indifferent to army training details.

Yun Liancheng smiled subtly; becoming their commander was anticipated.

Many changes occurred without Ye Luo’s awareness, including those surrounding him, such as Yun Liancheng!