The completion of Qingmang Lake can be considered a project that brings joy to everyone. The Qingmang region has developed, the county magistrate has gained merit, the young apprentice has gained a further opportunity, and the people of Qingmang have demon meat to eat and new farmland.
As a result, the city's powerful figures and local thugs also gained more benefits; larger lakes and more stable ports represented more trade and a greater economy.
Of course, most importantly, Dao Chengyi gained respect, and there were no more places to cause trouble in Qingmang City.
Apart from the deaths of a few insignificant people, what could be a more worthwhile deal?
Summer is almost here again.
On the rooftop of the warm pavilion, Dao Cheng picked up his pen and began writing. The Goddess Record, which had been serialized for three years, was now in its second volume. Wen Xuan and Mu Qingluo were beside him, grinding ink for him as he read.
Beneath the table, silver bells jingled, accompanied by slight undulations. Dao Cheng sat upright, his expression unchanged, and as he finished the last stroke of his brush, he looked towards the window with a thoughtful expression.
"Three years ago, we met you during this time. Looking back now, it was a joyous occasion in the height of summer, a time of good fortune and good health."
Wenxuan held the ink stick carefully, agreeing with a smile. Although she had someone by her side three years ago, she had let go of the past now.
“Whenever my husband makes these remarks, countless people try to win his favor. This year, because of the Zhitian Sect incident, there may be even more people.”
Mu Qingluo put down the intelligence about world affairs in her hand. Ever since Dao Chengyi became famous in Qingmang, apart from the people who wanted to learn from him and become his disciples, she had been receiving a lot of attention.
Every summer, down-on-their-luck country boys would sell straw sandals on the streets, and of course, some rich young men would also help these country boys.
The reason is nothing more than hoping for a repeat of the same story, wanting to gain the favor and guidance of Dao Chengyi, just like the Mu family.
In fact, Dao Chengyi rarely refused anyone who came to him seeking knowledge. He would teach anyone who wanted to learn, but everyone still felt that those who were more favored by Dao Chengyi would learn more.
"Although I have the ability and the heart to educate the world, the world is ultimately not just for me. It is always better for all flowers to bloom."
"However, if someone comes to me seeking knowledge, I will naturally teach them my martial arts, my way, my methods, and my sword. Whoever wants to learn, I will teach them."
“All teachers in the world think about whether it is suitable for them and what their talents are, but in essence, they are all just pursuing fame and fortune and relying on their students to prove themselves.”
"They were lazy and divided their apprentices into different ranks, but little did they know that they were also dividing themselves into different ranks."
Dao Cheng reached out and patted under the table. With a rustling sound, Youlan crawled out from under the table when he stood up again.
"Master is certainly exceptionally skilled, but ordinary people don't have his abilities. Without striving for excellence, they will only end up declining and perishing."
Swallowing the contents of her mouth, Youlan stood up and giggled. The others thought the same thing. Daocheng walked to the window. At this moment, in the warm pavilion, his children were playing with Baizhi and Nanzhu, surrounded by servants and maids.
Several days have passed since the lake project was completed. The project was completed during the rainiest season, and after the heavy rains, the remaining days of caravan activity can be seamlessly connected.
Several major events occurred in the past few days. One was the news from Tianhan in Louzhou about capturing Gu worms that could generate vital energy, and the other was the investigation into the traces of the Blood Lotus organization.
Because more and more cannibalism incidents have occurred in these four prefectures, the prefect of Louzhou was furious and demanded a thorough investigation.
However, this is not something Dao Chengyi needs to worry about. On the contrary, he will cooperate fully, because after three years of development, Bloodwing can finally make its way out.
Especially after the Gu worms at the bottom of the river were refined, Dao Chengyi was able to start refining some Zhoudao Gu worms. The first Zhoudao Gu worm was inherited by that blind fortune teller's disciple, the See-Result-Transfer-Cause Gu.
Formed from the demon god's power inherited by that blind fortune teller, it can be considered the first single-material Gu worm to be born at the third level since the Dao Cheng Yi Gu Refining.
Dao Chengyi did not stop this person who harbored hatred towards him here. On the contrary, he arranged for someone to escort him out.
He has transcended base desires and is no longer the lowly commoner who wove straw sandals to earn a meager living. The development of the Gu Dao is more important to him than some minor grudges.
"Is Du Ruo's situation alright?"
Listening to the cicadas, a rare treat for insects that are allowed to live here, brings a special kind of joy.
"She's much better now, but she still wants another child, probably because she knows that child isn't hers."
Mu Qingluo spoke with some complicated feelings. Although Du Ruo's recovery had been going smoothly these past few days thanks to Dao Chengyi's advice and guidance, her longing for a child had not diminished in the slightest.
"Let Mu Qing spend more time with her. If she insists, I'll fulfill her wish once she's fully recovered."
"Also, is the latest armor ready?"
Dao Cheng then asked another question, which was also a very sensitive one, one that would cost an ordinary person their head.
"It's all ready. We should send it to Nine Serpents Stronghold now."
"Because of the incident at Qingmang Lake, no one came to stop us."
Once this batch of weapons and armor is delivered, Nine Serpent Stronghold will have reached the pinnacle of control over this area. In that case, the only thing to be wary of during next year's upheaval will be...
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