Chapter 577: Development Plan (Patreon)

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Wang Hong surveyed the trembling third-tier Demonic Beasts before him and asked coldly, "Have you thought carefully whether there are any other third-tier Demon Clans on this island?"

"No more!" the group of demons shook their heads in unison. They had all reached this point, and if they could implicate other demons, it would make them feel better. However, they couldn't remember anyone else.

Since these Demon Clans couldn't recall any others, it was possible that there truly were none left. Even if they missed one or two, it wouldn't be a significant problem for the Great Chu Immortal Nation as it stood now.

Afterward, Wang Hong handed these Demon Clans over to his subordinates to allocate. One or two third-tier beasts were of no use to him anymore, so he might as well give them to his subordinates.

Facing Wang Hong's upcoming arrangements, these Demonic Beasts collectively breathed a sigh of relief, finally letting go of the tension that had gripped them since they surrendered.

To fall into the hands of humans and be tamed into spiritual beasts was already a stroke of luck. They had heard that humans could eat anything.

Especially one of them, a Demonic Beast that resembled a sheep. It had heard that its own kind was considered the most delicious. If it could stomach meat, it would have taken a bite of itself to taste its own delicacy.

After instructing his subordinates to take these Demonic Beasts away, the Flying Boat slowly approached Qizhou Island and landed at the center of the island.

In the center of Qizhou Island, there were several Medium-sized Spirit Veins. Wang Hong decided that this would be the place to rebuild the Great Chu Immortal Nation.

After driving away the Demonic Beasts occupying the area, he planned to construct King's City here. With a current population of only five hundred thousand, it didn't need to be overly large; expansion could come later.

Their first task upon arrival was to construct dwellings, as there were no immediate threats in the vicinity.

Since they intended to build King's City here, they couldn't afford to do it haphazardly. A proper plan was needed to avoid future chaos.

After much discussion, they came up with an initial plan for King's City, which included not only the Royal Palace but also military barracks, training grounds, residential areas, marketplaces, and squares.

Qizhou Island was lush with vegetation, including many spirit woods. Xu Lun organized several teams to cut down spirit wood across the entire island and transport it to the central location.

Additionally, they gathered a group of laborers to collect stones. The entire ground of King's City would be paved with giant stones to ensure its durability.

For constructing houses, they needed well-organized stone foundations before using wood or bricks for the structures.

As for the roofs, they initially decided to use glass tiles since they could be easily crafted by having Golden Core Cultivators release Fire Element Magical Arts. Even Wang Hong's Royal Palace would use glass tiles, albeit in a different color. They planned to upgrade it in the future when they became wealthier.

While everyone was fervently constructing houses, Wang Hong had already arranged for Jia Liang and Sloppy Old Daoist to return to the Spiritless Sea with a batch of Flying Boats.

He hadn't forgotten that he still had a hundred and eighty thousand people stranded in the Spiritless Sea.

The two of them stowed the Flying Boats in their Storage Bags, and with the speed of Nascent Soul Cultivators, they should be able to return to the Spiritless Sea quickly.

On the King's City side, with over three hundred thousand people working together, aided by various Cultivator Magical Arts, the speed of constructing houses was impressive. In just a month, all the housing was completed, and the embryonic form of the new King's City had taken shape.

Everyone had moved into their houses, and Wang Hong once again took up residence in the Royal Palace. The new Royal Palace was devoid of extravagant decorations, presenting a simple and dignified atmosphere.

Furthermore, from the moment they began constructing King's City, the Spirit Qi within the city gradually increased. This Spirit Qi had been extracted from the Large-sized Spirit Vein when they retreated from the Qingxu Mountain Range. Once it had fully merged, the Spirit Qi here would at least double.

Now that the construction of King's City was successful, and everyone had been properly settled, it was time to plan the affairs of Qizhou Island and its future development.

Previously, Liu Changsheng had assigned personnel to survey the entire Qizhou Island, and a detailed report on the island's situation had been compiled.

After Wang Hong reviewed this information, he had a good understanding of the island's conditions.

Qizhou Island had limited Spirit Veins, and its Spirit Qi was not very concentrated. The natural treasures it could produce were also few in number, with the highest being third-tier Spiritual Objects, and no fourth-tier Spiritual Objects had been discovered yet.

Such an environment was unfavorable for high-tier Cultivators, especially Nascent Soul Cultivators. In this kind of environment, their cultivation levels could hardly advance without relying on the consumption of Pills.

Additionally, some Spiritual Objects, like Spirit Stones and spirit ores, were nurtured by Spirit Qi. With the inadequate Spirit Qi here, the number of veins they could produce was minimal.

Everything had its pros and cons. While they had occupied a relatively safe territory that allowed them to focus on developing their strength, the lack of sufficient resources was not a sustainable situation.

Before the Great Chu Immortal Nation evacuated from Hezhou, Wang Hong had raided the lairs of four Demon Clans, amassing a considerable number of Spiritual Objects that should sustain them for some time. Coupled with the resources they could gather from Qizhou Island, they would be supported for a longer period.

Wang Hong had already considered these predicaments before deciding to relocate here.

He had two solutions to address these issues.

One was through commercial trade to earn resources for the Great Chu Immortal Nation's development. This was a sustainable path to follow, given the vastness of the Little Yuan Realm and the numerous opportunities for business. Moreover, he had experienced individuals on his team who were well-versed in this field.

Furthermore, thanks to his substantial investment, the Ministry of Works managed by Chen Xiaofeng had become quite extensive. The Ministry of Works encompassed a wide range of skills, including Alchemy, refining tools, Talisman Making, Array Formation, Spirit Meal, and more. These skills were highly valuable in the Cultivation World. If utilized effectively, the Ministry of Works should be able to generate significant resources for the Great Chu Immortal Nation.

Apart from commerce, Wang Hong's other plan was to resort to robbery.

Although he wasn't a saint, he wasn't an outright villain either. He considered himself morally neutral.

In reality, most people in the Cultivation World were similar to him. As long as there were no direct conflicts of interest and their minds were sound, they wouldn't deliberately harm others or go out of their way to help them.

Given the current situation where there were no grievances or animosities, making him rob others without reason made him feel somewhat guilty.

However, he could raid the Demon Clans on the Hezhou continent. He was familiar with that place and had conducted numerous raids there, making it a straightforward operation.

Most importantly, there was an existing enmity between them. Robbing one's enemies would not burden him with any psychological guilt; instead, it would fill him with a sense of satisfaction.

After all, what in the world could be more satisfying than robbing one's enemies, leaving them destitute, and making their lives worse than death?

However, he thought that maybe he had been robbing Demon Clans a bit too frequently. Perhaps it was time to take a break before robbing again!

(End of this chapter)

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