Chapter 68 Fusion of Companion Treasures
Zhong Cai's expression suddenly became somewhat subtle.
Shao Lian then finished speaking his last few words.
"That jar of aged wine was carefully brewed by a winemaker. It has been hidden away ever since Elder Shao Ying obtained it, and it has been in his hands for two hundred years. It is said to have a great aftereffect and is a rare treasure among fifth-grade wines. I only took it out because I was very happy to meet Senior Tang this time."
Zhong Cai smiled and said, "In that case, Shao Gan and I are relieved. We've seen Senior Shao Ying's demeanor before; he's truly extraordinary and heroic. Senior Tang would surely be happy to make such a friend."
Shao Lian also put on a smile.
As the group talked, the line grew shorter and shorter.
Finally, it was Shao Lian's turn.
Shao Lian quickly bought what he needed and then said goodbye to Zhong Cai.
Zhong Cai waved to him and went to the window in front of the shop.
This is the Qiao family's shop, selling first and second-grade meatballs.
The shopkeeper of the Qiao family asked enthusiastically, "What kind of meatballs would you like, sir? Our shop offers eight kinds of meatballs at each level, each with a different flavor. The meat used is varied and the texture is delicate. The energy it contains far exceeds that of ordinary food... The price is the same for each level: five silver coins for each level one and five gold coins for each level two."
The introduction was very quick.
Zhong Cai listened, holding back her laughter.
Isn't this meatball incredibly delicate? It was created by the powerful impact of the strong, so the "craftsmanship" is naturally extraordinary.
The flavors are naturally varied, with all sorts of meats mixed together, it would be hard not to have a variety of options!
Zhong Cai suppressed the corners of her mouth that were about to turn up, cleared her throat, and said, "Then let's have a hundred of each."
Shopkeeper Qiao was taken aback. He glanced at the two people and saw that they were asking for a hundred each? That's a whopping sixteen thousand!
But who would refuse business when it comes knocking on their door?
Manager Qiao immediately went to get the meatballs.
Before long, they were all separated and packed into small bamboo baskets.
Zhong Cai accepted them all and paid the full amount of gold.
Shopkeeper Qiao's smile became even warmer, and he even provided bowls, chopsticks, and wooden skewers as gifts.
Wu Shaogan protected Zhong Cai and led her out of the crowd.
The two then went out onto the street.
Zhong Cai filled a large bowl with several of each type of meatball.
Wu Shaogan took it and said with a smile, "You eat it."
Zhong Cai didn't stand on ceremony with him. She took a specially made wooden stick, poked one of the sticks, and held it up to look at it.
These meatballs are the size of an egg, perfectly round, and have a smooth surface.
The color is slightly reddish, and the meat feels quite tender.
Zhong Cai sniffed: "I feel that there are at least six kinds of animal meat mixed in."
As he spoke, he also placed the meatballs in front of Wu Shaogan.
"You smell it too..."
Wu Shaogan took a bite and chewed it.
Zhong Cai stared at the empty skewer: "..."
Wu Shaogan pretended not to see and said, "Eight kinds."
Zhong Cai rolled her eyes.
However, Zhong Cai simply took out the other seven types of first-tier dumplings and fed them to Wu Shaogan one by one.
Wu Shaogan ate them all and identified them: "Seven, nine, eight, ten..."
Zhong Cai could imagine that the ingredients used in these dumplings mostly came from large groups of first-tier beasts.
Wu Shaogan concluded, "The flavors are all alright, but the one with the best flavor blend is the pale yellow one."
Zhong Cai decided without hesitation to save this for last.
Then, the two continued walking forward, looking at other shops and matching them with the ones Shao Lian had introduced, while eating the first-level dumplings one by one.
This thing does contain a lot of energy; for Zhong Cai, twenty or so would be enough to fill him up.
Then, he stuffed the remaining half bowl into Wu Shaogan's hands.
Wu Shaogan naturally swept everything away.
For him, the first-tier dumplings were just for tasting, and the second-tier ones had limited use.
Once A-Cai has digested the first-tier pills, he can break the second-tier pills apart, give the smaller ones to A-Cai to try, and he'll clean up the rest...
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The two strolled around, relaxing.
The meatballs sold by the Qiao family were good, and they also bought some from other stores.
These things are not usually seen; they only appear in large quantities after a beast tide. It would be good for them to stock up on some as snacks.
Generally speaking, only the best-tasting items are kept in Tier 1, while Tier 2 and 3 offer a wide variety of options.
Zhong Cai spent a large sum of money on himself and also generously stocked up three or four tiers of land for his old man, Wu.
As for those above the fifth rank...
These are all valuable resources, and they are not for sale at all.
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When it was time to eat, the two went into a restaurant.
Zhong Cai rested her chin on her hand and casually flipped through the menu.
He has almost digested it and can continue eating.
Wu Shao chuckled dryly, "This menu is quite new."
Zhong Cai laughed: "Isn't that right? They're all new dishes, with all kinds of varieties."
These are also benefits offered by several major families after the beast tide.
They would send any beasts that were damaged or incomplete to various restaurants to be cooked into dishes, and the prices were very cheap.
Wu Shaogan said, "Once Jade Dragon City settles down, its overall strength will increase significantly."
Zhong Cai nodded, then added with a hint of regret, "Many people died too."
However, it's just a sigh.
Every year, too many cultivators die for various reasons. When Zhong Cai followed Wu Shaogan to train in the mountains, he witnessed all kinds of battles, between cultivators, and between those hunting wild beasts. Those without some skill only dared to search the outer perimeter, because if they went too far, they would not only be easily ambushed, but also possibly devoured by countless wild beasts.
During the beast tide, the deaths occur in a relatively concentrated manner.
Zhong Cai suddenly said, "Old Wu, it's fortunate that we didn't encounter a beast tide in Kunyun City before."
Wu Shaogan looked at him.
Zhong Cai curled her lip: "With your previous level of defense, you probably wouldn't have survived the beast tide."
Wu Shaogan was taken aback, then laughed and agreed, "With A Cai's financial resources now, I'm definitely not going to die."
Zhong Cai chuckled and said, "Let's spend more money later."
Wu Shaogan nodded.
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The restaurant was still very noisy, with various discussions rising and falling.
During their meal, both of them overheard quite a bit.
However, there was nothing new in these discussions; they were still talking about the beast tide. The results of the ranking were still pending, and at most, people were discussing the reactions of the top families.
It was something that the two of them knew almost entirely.
After finishing their meal, Zhong Cai pulled Wu Shaogan out of the restaurant.
Wu Shaogan pointed to the street on the right and said, "There are many cultivation rooms over there."
Zhong Cai turned and walked over there, excitedly saying, "Let's pick one!"
Wu Shaogan smiled and quickened his pace.
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The adjacent right street.
Zhong Cai stood on the street and casually looked ahead, and saw many buildings of different styles.
These buildings occupy a considerable area, and the plaques above the doors all bear words such as "cultivation room," "secret room," and "cultivation field."
Below the plaque, there is usually a flag that extends diagonally, with relevant information written on it.
Zhong Cai looked around, muttering, "The Bai family's training ground has one hundred low-level training rooms, eighty mid-level training rooms, fifty high-level training rooms, twenty top-level training rooms, and five super-level training rooms..."
He couldn't help but laugh as he said this.
"This corresponds to the first five major realms, right? Those who have reached the Palace Construction realm certainly won't be in seclusion outside."
Even if there were powerful cultivators from outside the city, they would definitely be discovered by the patriarchs of several families after entering the city, and then invited into their respective homes. It was impossible for them to be allowed to roam around the city freely.
As Wu Shaogan listened to him mutter, he would occasionally chime in, "That makes sense, A-Cai is clever."
Zhong Cai was very happy and pulled Wu Shaogan along to compare them one by one.
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The secluded place the two chose for cultivation had to be extremely well-defended in all aspects.
Next, they need to fuse the accompanying treasures.
If it were to leak out carelessly, it would be bad for the two of them who are still developing.
...Although nothing bad may necessarily happen, it is always better to be more cautious.
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The streets are mostly filled with training grounds, and the fees are about the same for each one.
The three top families have all established businesses here, and perhaps due to healthy competition, they all have good reputations.
After careful consideration, the three largest companies are still the best overall.
Zhong Cai: "It was exactly as expected."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly and asked, "Which one?"
Zhong Cai thought for a moment and said, "The Shao family."
During their stay, the two of them spent the most time with the Shao family.
Moreover, Tang Lie was also a guest at the Shao family's home.
Wu Shaogan had no objection, but then asked, "Which level of training room do you want?"
Zhong Cai said matter-of-factly, "I want the best..." He paused, "I want the top-tier one, the kind that's suitable for the Suspended Illumination Realm."
Wu Shaogan suppressed a laugh: "Okay."
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The top-tier cultivation room costs one Xuanzhu per day.
The altar and the command platform need to be upgraded, which is said to take three to seven days.
However, to avoid any unforeseen circumstances, it is still necessary to be prepared for the time to be extended.
And a top-tier training room, perfectly suited for cultivators who wish to fuse their cultivation paths...
One hundred Xuanzhu are required every day.
In other words, a low-grade mystic stone.
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Zhong Cai naturally noticed Wu Shaogan's reaction and glared at him.
Wu Shaogan immediately restrained himself and admitted his mistake.
Zhong Cai snorted again.
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The two arrived at the "Shao Family Training Ground".
This is a very large building, resembling a jade sculpture.
The design is simple, but the walls are inlaid with countless arrays, layer upon layer, forming a seamless whole.
Zhong Cai examined the formation and whispered to the person next to him, "Old Wu, it's very similar in style to the one on the city wall."
Wu Shaogan nodded: "They should be from the same array master, or from the same lineage."
Zhong Cai also agreed: "The craftsmanship is excellent."
The two could initially determine that the individual power of these formations might be limited, but once they were linked together, they could completely withstand attacks of level six—meaning that even the palace could not break through them.
Therefore, it is certainly safe to go into seclusion here.
Zhong Cai pulled Wu Shaogan inside.
The interior feels somewhat like a traditional Chinese-style hotel. The long counter directly opposite the door is truly long, spanning the entire main hall.
Behind the counter, many young men and women were either taking notes or adjusting something using something resembling a magic array.
Many cultivators came to the counter, but soon left with a man and a woman.
Zhong Cai pulled Wu Shaogan along and walked to a girl who was alone in front of them.
The girl's facial features resembled those of a member of the Shao family.
Upon seeing the two, the young woman smiled and asked, "Are you two here to rent a cultivation room?"
Zhong Cai nodded, took out a bag of mysterious pearls, and handed it over.
"We'll book the top-tier training room for seven days. If we don't come out by then, we'll extend the booking, and the cost will be deducted directly from the deposit."
The girl readily agreed.
Then, she took out a purple token and handed it to Zhong Cai, and personally led them down the side staircase.
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The top-tier training room is located on the second basement level.
Each room is sealed and equipped with various formations, which cultivators can open at will.
In addition to the superimposed defensive array plates, arrays that isolate aura, divine sense, and sound are all basic equipment.
There are also fireproof, earthquake-resistant, and anti-other alien forces...
The girl smiled and introduced everything to the two of them, even teaching them how to turn on and off the more complex parts.
Zhong Cai finished reading them and expressed her satisfaction.
This cultivation room can even regulate the concentration of the Qi of heaven and earth—it can release the highest concentration suitable for cultivators of the Suspended Illumination Realm.
The girl smiled and finally pointed to the small hole at the entrance of the cultivation room.
"If you two wish to leave the cultivation room, simply knock here to open it."
Zhong Cai smiled and said, "Thank you for your explanation."
The girl said no more and left without hesitation.
Wu Shaogan sealed off the entire training room.
Then, together with Zhong Cai, he quickly activated all the available formations.
Zhong Cai also took out the array formations they were carrying and superimposed them on top of each other.
Only then did the two of them feel that they were safe.
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Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan exchanged a glance.
There was no need to say much; everyone just recited their own words.
The altar and the command platform appeared in the next instant.
Side by side, next to each other.
The two were originally quite similar, and it's possible that the two people had been cultivating together for quite some time, and the auras of the two companion treasures had also merged many times.
Now it seems like a seamless whole.
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The training room was very large and several meters high, almost like an underground palace.
Therefore, it can not only be used for cultivation, but should also allow cultivators to practice secret techniques inside.
Zhong Cai looked at it and said with a grin, "The territory is quite large, I wonder if it counts as 'sufficiently spacious'."
Wu Shaogan raised an eyebrow.
A completely emotionless voice echoed in their minds.
[Insufficient space.]
[Should we choose to release the fusion form directly?]
Should we still choose the option that adapts to the size of the space?
Zhong Cai quickly replied, "Of course, it's about adapting to the space."
[Obey the priest's command and maintain the original settings.]
Zhong Cai breathed a sigh of relief.
He just said it offhand, and it almost backfired.
But soon, Zhong Cai was a little surprised: "This is still not big enough, so what exactly has it been fused with?"
Wu Shaogan looked around, somewhat curious.
[The specific form changes from the most hidden state of mind of the priest and the general.]
The mindset of the chief priest and the general has changed.
Upon hearing this, Zhong Cai was taken aback: "My mindset has changed?"
Wu Shaogan's expression shifted slightly: "Perhaps, because he participated in the beast tide."
Zhong Cai recalled for a moment and said, "I only lamented the danger of the beast tide, and that's all the change?"
Wu Shaogan pondered, "Perhaps."
The two exchanged a glance.
So, what form will they ultimately transform their companion treasure into?
The two seemed to have some guesses, but were not quite sure.
Zhong Cai waved her hand: "Never mind, you'll understand when you level up."
Wu Shaogan smiled slightly: "A-Cai is right."
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Both of them were actually a little nervous.
A long time has passed since we started preparing.
The resources and materials have finally been gathered...
The two have always been very close, and now, their companion treasures are about to merge.
The companion treasure is almost equivalent to the cultivator himself; once they merge, the connection between the two will become even stronger.
Although they used to think of each other the most, after a few days, they couldn't even turn against each other.
Zhong Cai moved her fingers.
Wu Shaogan grabbed his hand.
Zhong Cai quickly reversed her grip.
Both of them were stunned for a moment, then looked at each other again.
Zhong Cai took a deep breath: "Old Wu, shall we begin?"
Wu Shaogan nodded earnestly, his eyes gentle.
So, both of them expressed their wishes at the same time.
"The altar has been upgraded and integrated with the command platform."
"The command platform has been upgraded and integrated with the altar."
As the two finished speaking, the same, overlapping voice echoed in their minds.
Yes, High Priest.
Yes, Lord.
At the same moment, Zhong took out a purple mustard seed bag and poured it outwards.
Mountains of low-grade materials and various precious high-grade materials... all appeared on the ground.
Now, it takes up quite a bit of space.
As the altar and the command platform responded to the commands, the two small buildings that were originally next to each other began to emit strange light!
The colorful and the black-and-white colors complement each other.
The harmonious interplay of light quickly merged, creating a more complex and varied radiance.
The light continued to expand, enveloping both the altar and the command platform!
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Zhong Cai held her breath and gripped Wu Shaogan's hand tightly.
Wu Shaogan offered no resistance, his expression remaining calm, though his eyes flickered.
The two stared at the lights.
At this moment, the auras around them also began to fluctuate and merge with each other.
And so, they rushed toward that ever-changing brilliance.
Suddenly, a thought popped into the minds of both Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan.
Without hesitation, the two sat cross-legged facing each other.
With palms pressed together, he circulated the "Jade Inlay Dual Cultivation Method" to rapidly exchange profound energy.
During this exchange, the two looked into each other's eyes.
Similarly, they also realized how close they were to each other.
Zhong Cai smiled brightly and mouthed: Old Wu is so handsome.
Looking at that smile, Wu Shaogan smiled gently in return: Ah Cai too.
Both of them were in a good mood.
For some reason, although the method of this dual cultivation was no different from the past, there was a feeling that... with each cycle, their connection became closer.
Zhong Cai, dissatisfied with the slow circulation of her profound energy, immediately gave a hint to Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shaogan understood, and immediately wrapped Zhong Cai's body with his own profound energy, circulated his cultivation technique, and began to accelerate his sprint.
Zhong Cai grinned.
That's more like it! He and Lao Wu should be this close.
Although Wu Shaogan did not speak, his actions made his point clear.
What should have been a single loop was stretched to three.
Gradually, both of them felt a little hot.
Zhong Cai's face turned red from the heat.
Wu Shaogan was also feeling hot and slowly exhaled.
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They didn't know how long the Xuan energy had been circulating, but suddenly an idea came to Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan's minds.
It's time to stop.
Without hesitation, the two decisively withdrew their hands.
Then, they stood up and looked ahead in unison.
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The radiance of the altar and the command platform faded away.
The two could see clearly that the edges of the two platforms had completely connected, and all the surrounding steps and levels had disappeared.
Where the two meet, a pit appears.
However, both of them knew very well that this was just the beginning.
The formal integration will be accompanied by an upgrade.
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Zhong Cai said, "It seems like we need to put the materials in."
Wu Shaogan had a similar perception.
Zhong Cai added, "We'll submit our own bids; we only need the highest-ranking ones."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly: "Let's go together."
Zhong Cai pulled Wu Shaogan along and picked up various level 5 and 6 refining materials.
The two walked to the adjacent platform and threw it in together.
In an instant, the wind howled!
Wu Shaogan grabbed Zhong Cai and retreated very quickly!
The two retreated until they reached the wall.
The wind was still howling.
Upon closer inspection, they discovered that an extremely powerful suction force was emanating from the pit, creating such a terrifying wind sound.
In fact, the suction force wasn't directed at them.
As the suction grew stronger, the mountain of low-grade materials was swept away by the wind and disappeared into the pit.
Immediately afterwards, both the altar and the command platform emitted a dull rumble!
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Zhong Cai swallowed hard, staring in shock at the scene before her.
Wu Shaogan's expression was focused, with surprise flashing in his eyes.
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After countless materials entered the pit, the altar and the command platform both expanded!
More muffled thuds echoed, along with a lot of rumbling noises.
As more and more materials were added, the altar and command platform gradually expanded, filling the entire training room... leaving only a small space for Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan to stand.
The remaining materials, suspended in mid-air, continued to fall into the pit.
There was probably no space left, so the altar and the command platform began to shrink.
Although they are reduced in size proportionally, the overall area is still expanding, and they still fill the entire space.
If the true proportions were released, it would probably burst the training room.
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Zhong Cai exclaimed in surprise, "Old Wu, our companion treasures only account for less than one percent of the total!"
Wu Shaogan also saw it clearly and said softly, "The Commander's Platform is also there."
The two stared intently at the platform, almost holding their breath.
But is this fusion simply... each part expanding its area, the whole becoming larger, and connected by pits?
The next moment, earth-shattering changes began.
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The altar and the command platform remain unchanged except for being scaled down proportionally.
But a thunderous roar came from the expanded platform!
Suddenly, countless huge stones appeared on the edge of the platform!
No, perhaps it's not a boulder, but rather cut into shapes resembling wall bricks, each one very thick.
If it's a normal proportion... it's probably even thicker than the bricks of Jade Dragon City.
Huge stones were quickly constructed to form a majestic wall, which rose uniformly and squarely, enclosing the altar, the command platform, and their expanded area.
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Zhong Cai gasped.
Wu Shaogan was speechless for a moment.
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The changes are ongoing.
About half an hour later, the wall completely enveloped the two accompanying treasures.
Even more shockingly, they were still expanding during the formation of the wall... which led to the wall continuing to spread and encircle.
Finally, the wall was completed, and the expansion was over.
At this moment, the proportions of the fused treasure have also been fixed.
It still filled the entire training room.
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Zhong Cai stood by the wall, looking down slightly.
Yes, it is a fusion treasure that adapts to the space, and the walls it forms are about half a person's height.
Zhong Cai easily grasped the overall picture.
"...Old Wu, looking at it this way, the altar and the command platform are both quite small."
Wu Shaogan also saw that they were located in the center of the whole, about the size of a palm.
He said, "The fusion and evolution are not over yet."
Zhong Cai glanced at the materials that were still floating and hadn't been used up, and nodded.
But what will happen to these two things next?
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It is indeed still changing.
After the wall was built, many huge stones fell with a rumbling sound as the expanded area was enclosed.
The entire ground surface was also transformed into the same material as the walls.
It is dark red, full of a sense of vastness and antiquity.
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Zhong Cai murmured, "It's a bit like an ancient city."
Wu Shaogan: "The wall that was built is the city wall."
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At this point, all the remaining materials were thrown into the pit.
The fused entity trembled violently.
Amidst such terrifying tremors, the walls remained unchanged, while countless boulders flew out from the exposed ground, frantically rebuilding.
Countless buildings have sprung up.
They are both reddish-black and possess the same aura.
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Zhong Cai exclaimed in a low voice, "Old Wu, the altar and the command platform are gone!"
Wu Shaogan's expression changed: "...This should be the final change."
Zhong Cai calmed down a bit and stared intently.
The same applies to Wu Shaogan.
A storm raged in both of their hearts.
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The altar and the command platform disappeared abruptly.
Unlike other buildings that are generated with great fanfare, it simply disappeared without a trace.
Many buildings are still under construction...
Above the wall, a dense array of fortresses appeared.
The walls between each pair of fortresses are not very long.
It seems that some terrible danger is lurking within the fortress.
Upon closer inspection, the outward-facing surface of the wall also contained specks of strange radiance.
All that brilliance was concentrated on the massive stone bricks of varying heights.
Inside the walls, all the buildings that rise from the ground are exactly the same.
They gather inwards in concentric circles, each circle differing only in size.
The closer to the inner circle, the smaller the buildings.
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Zhong Cai looked at the buildings, squinting slightly.
The design is very simple, but it feels like a military camp...
However, military camps are usually set up in tents, while here all the buildings look pretty much the same.
Wu Shaogan squatted down and carefully examined the outermost "large building".
Zhong Cai squatted down beside him and asked, "What did you find?"
Wu Shaogan pointed inwards from the window: "Each building should have a hundred beds."
Zhong Cai did not doubt his husband's judgment. Instead, he counted the many circles outside and said, "These ten circles have buildings of the same size, and they should all have one hundred beds. There are a total of one hundred buildings."
Wu Shaogan pondered for a moment and said, "That is, ten thousand."
Zhong Cai also understood somewhat: "If each building were to house a hundred armored soldiers..."
Wu Shaogan: "Ten thousand armored soldiers."
The two quickly and carefully observed the buildings in the inner circle.
Then there are five more rings, each half the size of the previous one, totaling twenty-five buildings, each with four beds.
Zhong Cai said, "One hundred bronze-armored soldiers."
Wu Shaogan nodded.
Next, there was a ring of twenty buildings, each with two separate beds.
Zhong Cai: "Silver-armored soldiers."
Wu Shaogan nodded again.
Next to them were three buildings, one each in the east, west, south, and north, which were smaller and were single rooms with only one bed.
Without a doubt, it belongs to the Golden Armored Soldiers.
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Inside these circles are many individual houses arranged in a staggered pattern.
Unlike the previous ones, these are separate courtyards, and each building is about the same size.
These appear to be more human-like, and their affiliation... should also be with sentient beings.
At the same time, each courtyard contains multiple houses, some large and some small.
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In the very center, where the altar and the command platform have disappeared, there is still a large open space.
As the two inventoried and deduced, countless boulders appeared and changed here.
Soon, four walls were formed, separating the numerous buildings from the outside.
As the wall was formed, the overall structure of the wall facing Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan changed again.
A magnificent city gate appeared.
The city gate was tightly closed, seemingly impossible to open; it remained in this state.
At the top stands a towering gate.
The city gate tower was very spacious, yet it was an enclosed space.
It is connected to the city walls on both sides.
At the bottom of the city wall, there is a small open door.
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The presence of the internal walls suggests that an inner city has been formed within an ancient city.
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Wu Shaogan sensed something and his gaze fell on the city gate tower.
Zhong Cai also looked over: "Old Wu, that's..."
However, before he could finish speaking, he realized something was amiss.
It seems so...
Wu Shaogan said, "The Commander's Platform."
Zhong Cai: "I feel that every time we summon Dao soldiers in the future, we'll have to do it in that sealed city tower."
Wu Shaogan: "After the Dao soldiers are summoned, they will descend from inside the city walls on both sides and then enter the outer city through the gates below."
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The changes in the inner city are not yet over.
The appearance of inner city gates and city walls seems to have given rise to a new form of the command platform.
What about the altars that also disappeared?
Zhong Cai suddenly looked towards the center of the inner city.
As if in response to his summons, a magnificent palace appeared there.
The palace occupied the entire inner city.
Even from a distance, its multiple structures are already visible.
There are halls of varying sizes in all directions.
The central palace is the tallest, and all the other halls are connected to it.
Behind the palace was a very exquisite house.
Upon seeing this, Zhong Cai couldn't help but look at Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shaogan also looked at him.
Zhong Cai said, "Old Wu, I think that looks like the place where we used to sleep."
Wu Shaogan's lips twitched slightly: "Probably."
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Only after the palace was fully completed did all the changes finally stop.
The same voice echoed in their minds.
The integration is complete.
Upgrade complete.
Immediately afterwards, countless messages were simultaneously transmitted to the two of them.
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Just as the two of them saw, the form that the altar and the command platform had taken after merging and upgrading was this ancient city.
The ancient city is divided into inner and outer cities.
The real core is the city as a whole that changes from the command platform, and the inner city palace that changes from the altar.
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Yes, all the city walls and outer city buildings were transformed from the Commander's Platform.
However, the defensive capabilities of the city walls are a result of the integration of the entire structure.
The inner city's gate tower is the core of the command platform.
The enclosed space inside the city gate tower is actually quite large; it's just not visible from the outside.
Anything related to the selection of generals would be conducted inside a sealed city tower.
The buildings in the outer city were indeed military camps.
The inhabitants of each circle are all Dao soldiers, or special Dao soldiers.
Although these buildings seem to have a limited number, they are not actually the only way to summon these Taoist soldiers.
The open space in the outer city can also accommodate Taoist soldiers—the buildings are like this only because the upgraded ancient city area can only be this large.
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Zhong Cai thought that this ancient city was not small, and its square shape was quite beautiful.
If the entire city were restored to its true size, its area would be comparable to that of an ordinary small town.
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The palace complex in the inner city is completely interconnected.
Its overall defense is actually the same as that of the inner and outer city walls.
Each hall serves a different purpose.
Some places are cultivation rooms, some are alchemy rooms, and some can be used to store various resources and wealth.
Inside the central hall, the altar and the pool of flames still exist.
All subsequent sacrifices after the bell-shaped offerings will take place inside that great hall.
In addition, there is an internal portal inside the main hall.
This portal does not connect to any particular palace.
Instead...
An internal medicinal herb garden.
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Zhong Cai was somewhat excited.
Wu Shaogan smiled slightly: "If A Cai needs any more precious medicinal herbs in the future, she can plant them here."
Zhong Cai immediately smiled: "Moreover! The precious herbs planted in the herb garden can grow even faster!"
Wu Shaogan also knew this.
The messages told them that the herb garden had many areas, each with a different time acceleration factor.
Currently, there will be four regions.
These are respectively one day for one year, one day for ten years, one day for one hundred years, and one day for five hundred years.
In this way, many precious medicinal plants will no longer require obtaining the complete plant.
All you need is a seed to grow it!
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Zhong Cai said with a bright smile, "Old Wu, you don't know, I used to see a lot of tropes in my world, and many stories had things like portable spaces, portable medicine gardens, portable land, and portable palaces..."
Wu Shaogan understood and jokingly remarked, "Most of those formulaic protagonists can only have one, but our A-Cai has them all now."
Zhong Cai said triumphantly, "That's right!"
Both of them were in a really good mood.
And once this ancient city was formed, it truly met their expectations.
Even after receiving the news, the two clearly understood which were their individual thoughts and which were their shared thoughts.
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Wu Shaogan needs a sturdy place to protect him and A Cai.
That's why there were so many city walls, connecting the inside and outside, providing layer upon layer of protection.
Therefore, military camps were formed in the outer city precisely to house troops.
That's why there's so much brilliance on the outer city walls—those are actually hidden cannon muzzles.
In Wu Shaogan's view, Jade Dragon City's ability to successfully pass the test of the beast tide was largely due to the large number of people participating in the battle within the city, as well as the power of the light pillars and light cannons formed by countless arrays.
If he and Acai also had such strong troops and firepower, they would have a greater ability to survive.
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What Zhong Cai needs most is a warm home that belongs to him and Lao Wu.
This home only needs him and Lao Wu; it doesn't need any outsiders.
Therefore, the palace complex appeared in the inner city, completely separated from the outer city.
Their home was that small dwelling, and the "garden" was the medicinal garden he needed, allowing him to refine pills with greater peace of mind.
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At the same time, Zhong Cai also wanted a strong military force and firepower, while Wu Shaogan wanted a safe place exclusively for him and A Cai.
Many of the buildings in the city carry their vague ideas.
It combines Wu Shaogan's aesthetic sense with Zhong Cai's vague impressions of her past life—selecting styles to match.
When they emerged from the ancient city, everything was exactly as they had hoped.
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