Qin Xiao sat in the back, silently observing everyone's reactions.

The Elf Queen, Hai Miye, and Reias, who had anticipated and communicated with each other, all remained calm.

Several orc city lords, however, jumped up high.

"Sir, this is not right. If we pay taxes like this, how will we support our army and our people?"

One of the orcs, who looked like a minotaur, said in a simple and honest voice.

Qin Xiao didn't say anything. Ye Qingya looked at him and could tell at a glance that he was a simple-minded idiot.

"There will be no more fighting, no more wars. What's the point of keeping an army? Remember your roles. All you need to do is focus on how to earn resources and hand them over!"

Ye Qingya's tax policies did not harm their fundamental interests, and this money was simply the currency of this world.

To put it bluntly, it's completely out of sync with the currency system that allows people to exchange resources and spirit crystals outside.

Ye Qingya had no use for the money; she only used it to control these people and make them obey her.

These taxes will ultimately be distributed to them.

Adding an extra step is simply to better control them.

The lord of Lion City and his sister remained silent, seemingly fearless, simply listening quietly.

The other human city lord, a burly man, looked around and also chose to remain silent.

There's really nothing to argue about in this kind of thing; there's absolutely no room for resistance.

This orc city lord is a complete idiot.

Ye Qingya shut the orc city lord up with a few words and then ignored him.

"Apart from the above-mentioned new regulations, everything else remains the same, but since the Le Ling Flower and Sea Clan industries have now been cancelled."

Naturally, a new product line will also be launched, and all your forces will be deployed according to a 30% combat personnel ratio.

They were all relocated to the vicinity of Capricorn City to establish a new city, with only one purpose: to excavate... and develop the world fragments!

Ye Qingya paused for a moment, somewhat surprised, but no one raised any objections.

She nodded and continued.

"As for what we're going to do with the world fragments, you don't need to worry about that. All our combat forces need to explore the fragment worlds."

Then, an evaluation is conducted based on the quantity and level of resources obtained and submitted, in order to offset previous quarterly performance targets.

This matter will be temporarily overseen and reviewed by Reias, the city lord of Capricorn City, and Ellisa, the city lord of the Elven race.

Even the slow-witted orc was taken aback, staring at the two with his bull-like eyes.

He exhaled a puff of white mist from his nose and turned his head away, somewhat annoyed.

Doesn't that mean that from now on, these two people will be in charge of the world?

Do you have any objections?

Ye Qingya's cool voice rang out.

After a long pause, Lion City resident Fowles asked somewhat tremblingly, "Sir, developing the fragmented world... is quite unstable. What if... we can't submit it on time..."

Ye Qingya waved her hand to interrupt, "We have enough manpower and combat strength. We can consider supplementing our own resources as appropriate. If we respond passively... then we'll exterminate the barbarians!"

Fowles shivered, and his frail old face became even more distressed.

Qin Xiao watched from the side with a furrowed brow.

That damn old Deng is quite the actor. His two powerful ministers seem to have immense influence, but who would believe he didn't benefit from them?

Over the years, they must have consumed countless amounts of spilled soup and broth, after all, those three were also members of the human race.

Nominally, they were under the rule of Fowles, and Fowles was quite powerful, so he must have received some tribute.

Qin Xiao simply didn't want to waste this human race for the time being; otherwise, he might as well have slaughtered this royal family as well.

The barbarian tribe has already said all that, so who would dare to object?

"Of course, according to the previous rules, the treasures and minerals produced will still be distributed to you according to the share."

Therefore, the more you do, the higher your income will still be; this can be considered a reward for you.

Working without eating is not enough. Although it is permissible to exterminate ethnic groups at will, there is no need to forcefully suppress them.

There is a difference between those who act on their own initiative and those who act under duress; it's not a one-off deal, so there's no need to be too rigid.

However, these races will no longer be allowed to leave the world, lest they become like the previous rulers, with a horde of corrupt officials under their command.

Soon, this momentous matter concerning the lives of billions of people in this world was settled, or rather, unilaterally announced.

Most of the city lords looked worried and gloomy.

Judging from this, it seems that everyone will be treated equally from now on.

No, it should be said that the sea creatures and elves are now in a stronger position, and their lives are probably not as comfortable as they used to be.

As Fowles was leaving, he walked up to Reias and said, “Lord Reias, there are still some things I don’t understand. I will personally lead a team to Capricorn City to ask for your guidance later. I hope you will not refuse.”

Reias didn't take it seriously and nodded. "I will share the information I have with you unconditionally."

She wouldn't keep anything to herself; she used to do it secretly, but now they've agreed to develop it together.

She desperately wanted these people to provide her with more resources; the more implants she manufactured, the greater her chances of physical recovery.

Fowles thanked him repeatedly, then glanced at the three of them—Sea Fan Night, Elsa, and Reias—who remained seated.

Having figured things out, I quickly said goodbye and left.

It seems these three...

After everyone had left, Qin Xiao walked to the conference table.

"Make your own arrangements for the rest of the time. Focus on interrogating these three first and get the information I need as soon as possible."

Secondly, Reias, you need to make arrangements on your end as soon as possible to accept the manpower brought from various cities and produce bio-armor as soon as possible.

Qin Xiao gave instructions to the group.

After speaking, Ye Qingya looked at Hai Miye and asked, "Have you completed the handover on your end?"

Hai Miye stood up and said respectfully, "It's almost finished. This time, we'll wrap things up and consider it done."

Ye Qingya nodded. "Get it done over there as soon as possible."

As Qin Xiao watched the two communicate, his gaze unconsciously drifted towards Hai Miye's figure.

Until Ye Qingya blocked his view.

"What, you're already starting to have your eye on it?"

Ye Qingya gave a half-smile, which made Qin Xiao feel somewhat awkward.

"No, no, I was just looking around. I didn't have that intention. I really didn't."

Ye Qingya rolled her eyes. "I think you're practically drooling!"

Qin Xiao gave an awkward smile and fell silent, admitting that he was indeed craving it.

There's nothing to be embarrassed about...

"Alright, stop thinking about all this nonsense. What are you planning to do next?"

Qin Xiao was stunned for a moment. What should we do?

Ye Qingya held his arm, and the two walked towards the beach on the small island outside the council hall.

"Now that things have come to an end, Bai Ling and Youyou have gone with Hai Miye to prepare for the cleaning."

The world has finally settled down. Regardless of whether that bionic suit can make money, what are your plans next?

Qin Xiao frowned and thought for a moment after hearing this.

What's next?

There's quite a lot going on.

The storage equipment and breeding gear in the Cangyuan Realm are waiting to be put on the market for sale, but there's no need to worry about them.

After the forces behind these three individuals came out, they considered whether or not to resort to force to communicate with them.

The task assigned by the academy was essentially Mu Yueming's request for help.

Perhaps when the rewards from the Temple of the Gods arrive, I'll need to clean up my reward realm and explore the outside world...

They can't give up on Guixu either; they need to at least establish a foothold, since the prospect of Reias becoming a demigod is enough to make him excited.

The main goal is to generate some revenue to support the beast tamers. Well, mainly that gluttonous Jianmu, after all, those two Power Fruits are very tempting.

Perhaps after completing all these tasks, my abilities will take a leap forward?

Just as she was thinking about something, Qianyun's jade communicator rang.

"Master, Liu Feixue is looking for you!"