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Mr. Wang stared intently, seemingly lost in thought. After a long while, he snapped out of it and jokingly remarked, "Can't figure it out? What's wrong? Is my Susu so engrossed in it?"
Su Su nodded earnestly and replied, "Even in the capital or other major cities, such a talent would be rare. This place has a mixed spiritual energy, and while it possesses many rare and precious materials, the young man who emerged from here is truly extraordinary. If it weren't for the numerous restrictions, this person wouldn't be out of the question!"
Mr. Wang paused for a moment, then sat down to drink tea and said, "That's true, but there's no rush. We can observe slowly. With the arrival of this great era, all sorts of prodigies will take the stage. I'm getting old; it's your turn, young people, to take charge from now on. There are many gifts on the table, including a hundred-year-old ginseng, a rare item. These days, powerful sects and wealthy families have monopolized it, making it increasingly rare."
He Chen quickly arrived at the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, but this time he felt that the layout had changed a lot. Several chairs had been placed inside, and everything had been wiped clean and washed. Moreover, someone had just come out of the pavilion, and Huang Tu was actually greeting guests at the entrance, which was quite strange.
Upon seeing the visitor, he quickly and warmly greeted him, "Lord He has arrived! Please come in quickly. Lord He, please have some tea. This tea is picked from a place shrouded in mist and clouds, and is slowly brewed; it is extremely precious. It was specially reserved for you today, since you have come again."
He took the tea, swallowed it in one gulp, leaving not even a crumb. Huang Tu was speechless for a moment, and the atmosphere became quiet!
He Chen asked, "I came in a hurry yesterday, and there are still things I haven't asked. Is it true that the area beyond the border has been abandoned by the county town? Is the rumor that the Holy Emperor is no longer in charge true or false?"
Upon hearing this, Huang Tu quickly replied, "My lord, this matter is both true and false. There has never been a consensus on the jurisdiction of areas outside the border, but it has never been said that we will not interfere. These border areas are also part of the Holy Dynasty's territory. Moreover, the Holy Dynasty has been at peace for some time now, so naturally there are many other matters to attend to. However, the borderlands are resource-scarce, so naturally they receive less attention and are more chaotic in their actions."
Furthermore, the borderlands are too vast, situated at the edge of the world, with mixed spiritual energy, making it difficult for evil spirits to breed, but the population is diverse. However, some places are different; they are rich in resources and abundant in spiritual energy, thus attracting more attention.
Upon hearing this, He Chen roughly understood that it was best to let things fend for themselves.
He then asked, "Where are the nearest medicinal herbs and elixirs?"
Huang Tu explained, "If you wish to purchase spiritual herbs and elixirs, Wancheng is the closest nearby. It's a border region, and Wancheng is the only place that has them. The other counties are too impoverished, so no major trading companies are willing to establish a presence there. However, Wancheng is a powerful place, so you must proceed with caution."
This is because they're worried someone might try to rob them with a knife!
He Chen nodded, thinking to himself, 'Am I such an unreasonable person?' Then he paid with a gold leaf and left.
He Chen then left the city and arrived outside. He used his Cloud Wind Steps to travel thousands of feet high with each step, then rode the clouds and wind, quickly heading towards Hualin Town.
Hualin Town was much busier than usual at this time, with many merchants and travelers, and many people from the surrounding area had moved there.
The town is developing rapidly. Now it has two streets, which are well-planned and decorated with lanterns at the entrances. Its popularity is increasing dramatically!
They quickly arrived above the mansion and landed in the courtyard. Inside, Jie Huayu, Lan Sao, and Wen'er were waiting. They were all very happy to see the newcomers.
He Chen took out the headdresses, necklaces and other items he had previously selected and handed them to Sister Jie Huayulan, as well as a small gift for Wen'er.
After the women took the food, Sister Lan asked, "Have you eaten? There's still some wild beef that was delivered today in the pot."
He Chen nodded, then waited for Sister Lan to bring the meat over, and began to eat heartily, his cells rapidly absorbing and storing it.
Then he said, 'I've acquired some shops and land in Huangtu County. You can choose a few to use. Just find Gui San later. Take these Cloud-Piercing Arrows; crush them if you encounter any danger.'
He Chen briefly explained the situation, and then described the purpose of the Cloud Piercing Arrow. The two women were both excited and worried.
As night fell, two fragrant scents wafted into her arms, marking another restless night. Several hours later, all was quiet, and she drifted off to sleep. He Chen pulled the blanket up, tidied up her torn skirt, and then quietly opened the door to the front yard.
The gentleman's blade trembled slightly in response, unleashing a hundred slashes with a single strike. In an instant, the courtyard erupted like fireworks, the flashes of light blurring the lines between man and blade! He Chen continued practicing his swordsmanship with a clear mind and refreshed spirit, for life lies in movement.
In the morning, after having breakfast with Xie Huayu and Sister Lan, Xie Huayu said, "My lord, we've collected quite a bit of goods here. I'll probably have to return to Wancheng soon, my lord."
Then she whispered, "My lord, I can't bear to part with you."
He Chen nodded and said, "Put your things away carefully. If anything happens, just crush them. Once things are settled here, I will personally go over. Don't worry too much. After this, whether you choose to continue trading for the Wan family or leave, it's up to you. Since you're one of my people, these are minor matters!"
Now that I'm at level six, things that seemed insurmountable before are now minor matters.
Spiritual energy can manifest as lightning, ice, and fire; sword energy can leave the body and injure without a trace—these are all techniques of the immortals. Hearing He Chen's reassuring words, Jie Huayu felt at ease. "My lord, I will currently lead the Jie family's trade here. If not, I can leave later; it will also make it easier for me to collect spiritual herbs and elixirs for you."
"Alright, whatever you say," He Chen said, gently putting his arm around her.
"Also, the city construction can begin. Let's build a city with ten thousand households. You can purchase some of the necessary items from the Xie family."
He Chen said simply, but in his heart he thought, 'Gathering the nearby villagers together, the sheer volume of their bloodlust will be overwhelming. Humans, demons, and ghosts alike will be tempted. And all sorts of monsters and demons will surely be envious!'
After comforting Jie Huayu, He Chen arrived at the hall, where Old Man Weng, along with Bai Ye and his two sons, were waiting. Jin Luo and Jin Wen entertained them.
"My lord," Bai Ye and the others bowed and said.
"I've already stated your purpose. You can accept the shop and other things Elder Weng offered you. Your two sons can learn martial arts from Jin Luo and others, or find other jobs."
He Chen carefully observed Bai Ye's two sons. Their aptitude was not good. Otherwise, he would have given them the cultivation method to repay the kindness of the Star Pattern Stone. There is a cause and effect in the dark. So now that he sees that they are not good at martial arts, he can repay Bai Ye.
He thought to himself, 'If nothing unexpected happens in this life, you should be able to enjoy a peaceful existence.'
Then, turning to Elder Weng and Jin Luo, he said, "I plan to build a city here. You should first plan it out, with about ten thousand households. If people from the surrounding area are willing to come, those who have made sufficient contributions will be rewarded with a house; those who don't can buy one at a discount or take out a loan."
"Yes, sir," the crowd replied. "Your Excellency is merciful. With you here, the villagers will eagerly come to settle down."
Old Weng stepped forward to flatter him.
He Chen smiled slightly upon hearing this, thinking to himself, 'I'm just an ordinary person after all!'
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