Chapter 123: Merciless Mountain? Arrangement! Ancient beast flesh and blood, foundation building will be advanced!
Liu Quan's words seemed to be looking for supporters.
Looking at Liu Quan who was quite indignant, Jiajing couldn't help but shake his head slightly and said, "Of course I can't work for others for nothing."
"Pa!" As Jiajing finished speaking, Liu Quan clapped his hands and said, "That's right, sir, you can't work for others for nothing."
"The most important thing is that some people just aren't worth it!"
"No matter how much you do, he won't remember your kindness. He may even take it for granted and still maintain his high-handed and arrogant attitude. Why?"
"Does my Great Ming Immortal Sect owe them 'Wuqing Mountain'?"
Everyone couldn't help but look strange.
Obviously, Liu Quan had such a big reaction because he must have lost a lot of face in front of the group of female cultivators after being ruthlessly rejected during his several visits to 'Wuqing Mountain'.
"The trade routes are urgent!" At this time, Jiajing waited until Liu Quan's emotions stabilized a little before continuing to speak.
Without waiting for Liu Quan to ask any questions, he immediately spoke out his own considerations.
"The area around Wuqing Mountain is also a wasteland. Now that the academy has issued a formal order to clear the wasteland, Wuqing Mountain will definitely be involved. If..."
"Hey, wait!" At this time, Liu Quan suddenly seemed to react, looked at Jiajing, and said hesitantly:
"Sir, do you mean that the female cultivators from Wuqing Mountain will choose to open up the surrounding wasteland?"
After asking, he felt that he had said something nonsense.
"Wuqing Mountain" cuts off all contact with the outside world, so if we want to clear the wasteland, we will naturally choose the nearest one!
"If that's the case, then after the female cultivators from 'Wuqing Mountain' have cleared the surrounding wasteland, doesn't that mean..." Liu Quan suddenly stopped talking.
The others also reacted at this time.
Yes, for Ming Dynasty now, there are only two trade routes to Southeast City. Either fly over the "Wuqing Mountain" or take a detour through the wasteland nearby.
According to the current situation, once the female cultivators of Wuqing Mountain clear the wasteland, it will definitely belong to their Wuqing Mountain territory.
By that time, all of the Ming Dynasty’s trade routes would be truly blocked, with no room for maneuver.
"The trade route must be opened up!" At this time, Liu Yuan also spoke up, "I have built six transport shuttles. Selling them can bring back at least 300,000 taels of spiritual energy for the sect!"
"Besides, we don't have enough materials to make the shuttle. We need to take out a portion of the 300,000 to buy materials."
"Although they can be sold in the Wild Market and Sifang City, the sects and families in Sifang City all have backgrounds and do not need to purchase additional shuttles. There are only a few other independent cultivator forces that can afford them."
"Or maybe some small sects, they don't need this kind of large transport shuttle, so it's useless to buy it."
"For those small sects, they can plant spiritual fields and sell the surplus spiritual rice or some herbs to be self-sufficient."
"So, the shuttle business can be sold once or twice in Sifang City and the wild market, but over time, sooner or later no one will buy it. Once the trade route is opened, we will have a larger market and can transport it to Southeast City and South Corner Region, or even further..."
"Since Wuqingshan refuses to talk, we can only use the trade route through the wasteland," Jiajing said, raised his finger, and after a moment of thought, continued:
"So, the Ming Dynasty must clear the wasteland around Wuqing Mountain first, so that we can seize the initiative!"
"But," Liu Quan frowned, and then said unhappily, "If we open up the wasteland, what if those women use the same old tricks again and block the flight routes?"
"After all, 'Wuqing Mountain' is right in the middle of that wasteland."
"If they continue to obstruct and deliberately make things difficult for the Ming Dynasty, then we don't have to be polite anymore." When he said this, Jiajing's tone couldn't help but turn cold.
“Although the academy’s rules prohibit new sects from annexing or attacking each other within three generations, there is a prerequisite,” Jiajing said, pulling out a copy of “Academy Laws” and handing it to Liu Yuan who was standing beside him.
"The new three-generation protection period for the head of a sect in the clan system refers to the friction and war between sects, not a life-and-death battle for the purpose of one side swallowing up the other."
"Now 'Wuqing Mountain' is hindering the development of our Ming Dynasty. Not to mention that we have been patient and have always communicated and negotiated with them, but were rejected. They act like this... What if we start a war?"
"We are in the right if they bring the matter to the academy. We have done our utmost to protect our rights. If they continue to push us, the Ming Dynasty will not be a pushover!"
"Yeah, I actually forgot about that," Liu Quan patted his head and shook his head, saying, "Tsk, look at my brain!"
"Since we established our sect, we have always been thinking about abiding by the rules of the academy when doing things. We have forgotten some of the rules of survival in the mountain village and have forgotten our original business!"
"Bandits are a business where the strong prey on the weak. Now that they are starving us to death, we naturally cannot compromise any longer. Even if a war breaks out, it was she, Wuqing Mountain, who started it first!"
When the others heard this, they also suddenly understood.
That's right, they had indeed forgotten about this and only remembered the rules and regulations set by the academy. The most serious of these was that for new sects, leaders of three generations were strictly prohibited from attacking each other.
However, they forgot that this iron rule states that the fight should not be aimed at killing or destroying the other sect.
If the other party goes too far, then of course we have to fight!
In this case, it is obvious that "Wuqing Mountain" acted too overbearingly and unreasonable, so it is not impossible to just start a fight.
Some necessary fights and frictions caused for one's own interests cannot be said even if they are brought to the academy!
"At the beginning, we chose to trade with Yellow Wind Valley instead of going to war. Firstly, the head of the sect was still in seclusion, so it was not easy to cause a conflict. Secondly, Yellow Wind Valley wanted benefits."
"Since it can be settled with interests, it is naturally not a problem. There is no need to start a war, but we can get more benefits." Jiajing looked around at everyone and said in a gentle tone:
"For example, the current wild city!"
"This is a different time. Now that the leader has come out of seclusion, even if a war breaks out, we are not afraid to fight with others."
"Plus, Wuqingshan has no intention of negotiating at all and has completely refused to negotiate, so we can only resort to this last resort."
"That's right!" After listening to Jiajing's well-reasoned analysis, Liu Quan nodded in agreement.
"Since they are unwilling to open the way, we have to forcibly blast a path through them, even if we have to start a war with them."
"At worst, if the situation gets out of hand, the academy will punish us and let them judge the situation. We are doing this for the development of our sect. Wuqing Mountain was the first to bully people, so we are not afraid even if they kill a few people!"
"As long as we don't touch the other party's core inheritance and kill the sect leader, it won't cause much trouble."
At this moment, Liu Quan was filled with hatred towards this unyielding sect composed entirely of female cultivators. He wished he could just start a war and teach these ungrateful female cultivators a lesson.
As for the possible powerful backgrounds behind them, he couldn't take care of them for the moment.
Even if there is a powerful sect in the Central Plains behind them, can they force their way into this wilderness and attack the Ming Dynasty?
Unless they disregard the reputation of the academy.
But it goes without saying that even the big clans in the Central Plains don’t have the courage to do this!
"Are there people from the academy in charge of the wild market?" Jiajing looked at Liu Quan and asked.
"Yes! But he is not the elder who sits in the White Horse Tower in Sifang City, but a young man who opened a bookstore in the wild market. He looks very kind." Liu Quan said immediately.
"Well, since we have taken action, we must get it done!" Jiajing raised his finger and leaned back in his chair, feeling indescribably comfortable and relaxed. He instructed Liu Quan, "Greet the people in the academy in advance."
"This person was sent to take charge of the wild market. He must be related to the elders in charge of the academy in Sifang City, the White Horse Tower, and the academy."
Sitting in Sifang City, he is telling all the sects in the surrounding area that they must obey him.
Now that the Ming Xianzong and the Beast Taming Sect have jointly opened a wild market, they must naturally be protected by each other, or in other words, governed by each other. The young man who can be sent to the wild market must have an extraordinary identity.
"Even if it means sacrificing some interests, we must achieve our goal!"
"Don't worry, I understand what you mean, sir!" Liu Quan gave Jiajing a reassuring look.
During the previous negotiations with Huangfeng Valley, Jiajing taught Liu Quan a lot before and after, and he naturally grew a lot. When he heard what Jiajing said, he naturally understood the meaning.
At this time, everyone in the hall was quietly looking at Jiajing and Liu Quan, especially listening to Jiajing's next layout for "Wuqing Mountain", they couldn't help but sigh.
Sir, your work is truly flawless!
Among all the senior officials present, the three Dugu brothers knew nothing about this. They just had one feeling, that every time Jiajing spoke, it gave them the feeling of drinking fine wine.
I just feel that Jiajing is very organized in doing things, step by step, and in an orderly manner to get what he ultimately wants.
They believed that the predicament of "Wuqing Mountain" would definitely not be a problem under Jiajing's arrangement.
As for the honest and dull Song Xinchai, he was in charge of the distribution of logistical resources. He was the former housekeeper of the mountain village, so naturally he didn't know much about these things.
Previously, Jiajing was able to convince the 'Yellow Wind Valley' and open a wild market, which brought additional income to the Ming Dynasty. He had already proved his ability, so he naturally chose to believe it.
Liu Yuan, who had seen some of the world, could understand Jiajing's considerations and every step after being informed, but he believed that if he were allowed to negotiate with the "Yellow Wind Valley" and achieve this step.
Well, he certainly can’t!
As for Liu Quan, he had long regarded Jiajing as a backer whom he could turn to when he couldn't solve any problems.
Now that Jiajing was about to take action against "Wuqing Mountain", he naturally gave him unconditional trust and support.
"I wonder what the master thinks?" After speaking of his plan, Jiajing looked up at Dugu Ying.
"Me?" Dugu Ying, who was listening, was stunned when he heard Jiajing suddenly ask for his opinion. Then he shook his head like a rattle and said in a muffled voice, "No opinion!"
"I have already said it before. Everyone has their own responsibilities in the sect affairs. The operation and development will be left to you, sir."
"Old Song will be in charge of cultivation resource management, Old Liu will be in charge of the shuttle, and the second and third brothers will be in charge of the spiritual veins and the sect's security and defense respectively. These have all been decided."
"So, you will be in full charge of the matter of 'Wuqing Mountain'. If anyone can be of use, everyone must cooperate!" Dugu Ying waved his hand and delegated power in public.
"That's right, we will do whatever you arrange, sir!" Dugu Xiong and Dugu Han also spoke in a muffled voice.
As for the honest man Song Xinchai and the craftsman Liu Yuan, they nodded to Jiajing, indicating that they had no objection to these arrangements.
One of them is responsible for logistics, and the other is responsible for craftsmanship. As for the operation and development of these sects, naturally whoever wants to take charge of them can take charge.
They just want to do their own job well, and they really have limited energy for other things!
"Then let's do this." Jiajing nodded and said.
To deal with this kind of situation, just as Dugu Ying and others thought, he felt no pressure at all.
What he is least afraid of is fighting within the rules.
"Okay, now that we have finished talking about everything, I also have something to give to you, sir." At this time, when everything had been discussed almost completely, Dugu Ying stood up with a smile.
"Swish!" Dugu Ying waved his hand, and then a flash of blood appeared.
Then Jiajing saw a piece of flesh and blood appear in front of him. It was two meters long and bloody. It seemed to be half of a headless cow?
But the strange thing is that this half piece of flesh and blood not only does not have any bloody smell, but instead has a faint fragrance.
"Big Liu, Old Song, and Old Liu, I have already given the things to you. This half of the meat is from the 'Suanni Bull'!"
"Suanniu?" Jiajing cast a curious look.
"Haha," Dugu Ying explained to Jiajing with a simple smile, "Sir, please don't misunderstand me."
"This thing has nothing to do with the legendary beast Suanni. It is just an ancient beast that has just entered the golden elixir stage of cultivation. It is called this only because it looks like Suanni."
"But this body of flesh and blood is indeed a treasure."
"After the spiritual power contained in the flesh and blood is refined, the effect is no worse than absorbing several thousand taels of spiritual energy."
"Sir, you have already broken through to the sixth level of Qi training. With this half of the flesh and blood of the 'Suan Niu', I'm afraid you will soon be able to break through to the seventh level of Qi training, or even the eighth level."
"If nothing unexpected happens, within one and a half to two years, with the help of the 'Foundation Building Pill', it shouldn't be a problem to successfully break through the foundation building!"
Following Dugu Ying's introduction, Liu Yuan also looked at the half of the flesh and blood of the 'Suanni Bull' with envy.
However, he knew that this was what the headmaster had saved for Mr. Zhu, and he had also benefited from it before, so breaking through to the seventh level of Qi training might not be a problem.
In this way, he wouldn't have to feel embarrassed facing Jiajing, a person of the same level who came later than him.
Hearing Dugu Ying's words, even Jiajing, looking at the half bloody flesh of the 'Suanni Bull' in front of him, couldn't help but have his eyes light up. Originally, he planned to build the foundation within three years.
Now that I have this half of the flesh and blood of the 'Suan Niu', I'm afraid I'll be able to make a breakthrough within a year or two.
A full year ahead of schedule or even earlier!
"Zhu Cong, thank you, Master!" After calming down his emotions, Jiajing looked at Dugu Ying and immediately bowed to express his gratitude.
"Haha, sir, you don't have to be polite. Those who are capable should work harder and get more. Besides, you are a rare genius in the path of cultivation. Both publicly and privately, you deserve these!"
Dugu Ying laughed and waved his hand, indicating that Jiajing didn't need to be polite.
"Sir, you'd better put it away as soon as possible. If this thing is left in the outside world for a long time, it will inevitably lose some of its blood, flesh and spiritual power."
"Then Zhu Cong would be disrespectful to refuse!"
Hearing Dugu Ying's words, Jiajing was not polite. He waved his hand and put the half of the flesh and blood of the "Suanni Bull" into the storage bag and kept it.
Storage bags cannot store living things, but putting dead things in them can help keep them fresh and ensure that spiritual energy is not lost.
"..."
(End of this chapter)
