Mixed Novel Haha Chapter 1516 238 - 244

Chapter 238: Royal proclamation being sen

Chapter 238: Royal proclamation being sent

"Reporting to elder sister!" Meng Yingying returned to the headquarters, "I have delivered the items according to your orders and they were very happy! But I'm a little curious about something. Since you're sending pills and Magnetic Recording Machines to help their cultivation, why not just directly give them funding? It seems like they are quite short on money."

Meng Qingwu shook her head, "Yingying, you have to understand that everything has its limits."

Meng Yingying did not understand this. Since they were helping others, they should see it through to the end. With Miracle Commerce's current strength, they could easily give away two-three million!

As Meng Qingwu was about to explain it to her.

"Elder sister Qingwu!" Feng Caidie anxiously ran in, "I have some news. My father is already back and there is an extra Imperial City Envoy. They might have been sent here to investigate the chaos in Central State!"

What?

The Imperial City sent someone over!

The two sisters couldn't help but feel nervous!

"What status does the Imperial City Envoy have?"

"I don't know either."

Meng Qingwu was worried that the person sent from the Imperial City was from the Shangguan Family. Chu Tian had offended the Shangguan Family already. It was fine if he had only crippled an elder, but in Thunder State, he had injured the Western Marquis' successor. The Western Marquis was an important branch family for the Shangguan Family!

It definitely could not be someone from the Shangguan Family!

Otherwise it would be unknown how the situation would develop.

Meng Qingwu did not dare show neglect. She sent Meng Yingying to the Yun Sect to forcefully bring Chu Tian back.

When Chu Tian learned that the Imperial City's Envoy came, he slightly knit his brows. Central State already belonged to Miracle Commerce and Miracle Commerce had the citizen's support. If Imperial City wanted to force Miracle Commerce out, it would be a very hard thing to do.

"The Divine Wind Marquis is here!"

"The Imperial City's Envoy Nangong Zhi is here!"

A scholarly middle aged man in a blue robe came in with a middle aged man in a scarlet red armour.

The Nangong Family's envoy?

Feng Caidie revealed a look of joy!

Chu Tian, Meng Qingwu, and Meng Yingying were all guest officials of the Nangong Family.

Nangong Yun was a genius of the Nangong Family. Since she was from the Nangong Family, this should make things easier.

Chu Tian and Meng Qingwu revealed serious expressions because they clearly knew that the Nangong Family was not unified. Otherwise, how could Nangong Yun with her innate talent and power not receive focused training? It didn't matter if she didn't receive focus training, but the two of them were even sent off to the distant South Sky City. It was clear that they were trying to ostracize this father and daughter duo.

The Nangong Family's guest official status was also given after Nangong Yi became an elder, this meant it didn't have a lot of weight and was not easy to use.

"Who is Chu Tian?" Nangong Zhi swaggered in, "Stand up now!"

This tone was very unfriendly.

Chu Tian revealed a frown. He was not clear on the situation and did not want to offend the Nangong Family for no reason. He cupped his hands and put on an act, "This one is Chu Tian. I greet the special envoy!"

"Bold Chu Tian!" Nangong Zhi's eyes turned sharp, "Causing a large stir in Central State and exterminating the three great clans, causing tens of thousands of casualties, creating a river of blood, and disrupting the nation. What is even more unforgivable is the fact that your soldiers surrounded the mayor's palace and treated the mayor like nothing. Having such a swollen head, your crime is unforgivable!"

Chu Tian gave a cold laugh, "Then how will the kingdom handle me?"

Nangong Zhi said with a snort, "Bring out the royal proclamation!"

An official respectfully opened a purple gold box and took out a gold glowing scroll from inside. It was even more beautiful than the Calm Martial Ruler's orders.

Nangong Zhi loudly shouted, "With the royal proclamation present, why haven't you kneeled yet?!"

Chu Tian continued standing there. Fuck, father doesn't even kneel for a demon god, why would I kneel for a tiny Southern Summer King?!

A single Calm Martial Ruler's orders would be enough to eliminate a person's family.

Now with a royal proclamation present, if they offended the king, the consequences would be even more severe.

"Envoy Nangong." The Divine Wind Marquis knew Chu Tian's temperament, "Chu Tian is a well known scholar of Central State with knowledge even above Yun Tianhe's. According to country's laws, a renowned scholar does not need to kneel in front of the king."

"Scholar? What a joke, even he can be considered a scholar!" Nangong Zhi broke out in laughter, "Alright, since the Divine Wind Marquis has spoken out for you, I can overlook your crime against the king!"

Nangong Zhi did not place Chu Tian in his eyes at all, "Read the royal proclamation!"

"The chaos in Central State has caused tens of thousands of casualties and rivers of blood to flow, shocking Southern Summer, creating a rare turmoil that has appeared for the first time in a hundred years. Central State's Chu Tian has brought rebels from the Four States Lake into the city, participating in the family struggles, imprisoned the mayor, privately used the Storm Cavalry, and not reporting to the Imperial City before taking all of the possessions of the three great families. All these actions have violated the laws of the Southern Summer Country and deserves to be heavily punished..."

The Meng sisters' expressions turned ugly.

There must have been people who testified in the Imperial City and they must have distorted the facts. They did not talk about the cause and effect, they just wanted to lure Chu Tian into a death trap!

"However, Chu Tian has extinguished the demon of Thunder State, saving the citizens of Thunder State, performing a great merit! This merit will be temporarily put aside while special envoy Nangong Zhi will investigate the truth of the matter behind the chaos of Central State, before giving out punishment and rewards. Central State must cooperate with this investigation!"

The royal proclamation ended there.

The Divine Wind Marquis and the Golden Arrow Marquis were in Imperial City at the time, so when the news reached the Imperial City, they spoke up for Chu Tian and that was why the Southern Summer King made a decision to not punish or reward Chu Tian.

From the royal proclamation, everything depended on the investigation.

Whether he was rewarded or punished all depended on the Imperial City Envoy, Nangong Zhi!

The Divine Wind Marquis said to Nangong Zhi, "Sir Envoy must be tired after travelling so far, so this marquis will personally arrange a banquet to help sir Envoy wash off his fatigue. This investigation is not an anxious matter anyway."

"Then I'll have to trouble the marquis!"

Nangong Zhi swaggered out of the hall.

Meng Yingying stood up while panting in indignation, "This isn't fair! The Southern Summer King isn't fair! Chu Tian saving Thunder State is a fact and the chaos in Central State was caused by the three great families, we just defended ourselves. Can this matter be blamed on us? It doesn't matter if the Southern Summer King doesn't reward us, but he has to send this terrible envoy too. Isn't this looking down on us?"

Meng Qingwu helplessly shook her head, "Yingying, speak a little softer. Don't let the envoy hear you."

"I've already heard about what happened." The Divine Wind Marquis shook his head at Chu Tian, "This matter came too quickly and it was a good thing I was in the Imperial City, otherwise those people in the Imperial City would have plotted your death!"

The situation in Imperial City was very dangerous!

There was no need to ask to know that the Shangguan Family wanted to deal with him.

Of course, there were also the influences attracted by the benefits of Miracle Commerce.

"I worked hard to avoid a member of the Shangguan Family being sent out. This Nangong Zhi is an important person, so you have to try your best to satisfy whatever requests he has." From the Divine Wind Marquis' expression, the situation was more severe than they imagined, "You do not have an ally in the Imperial City and if you offend the Nangong Family, it will be hard to continue forward."

Chu Tian did not care about the Divine Wind Marquis' gentle reminder. When did father have to care about these kinds of lackeys acting up?

Nangong Zhi's manner was nothing more than showing his authority to Chu Tian to make Chu Tian feel afraid. Then he would open his mouth and swallow him up.

What a joke!

Chu Tian was not an easy person to deal with!

The Divine Wind Marquis did not know Chu Tian's thoughts, "You better make your preparations. You have to come to the banquet tonight and you should bring Nangong Yun along. No matter what, Miracle Commerce has a part of the Nangong Family and perhaps on common benefit, he will give you a bit of face."

He would go and have a look.

Chu Tian did not want to know this so called envoy because he didn't know what kind of medicine he was drinking.

When Nangong Yun knew that a member of her family was here, her eyebrows quickly jumped up.

Nangong Yun did not have any good feelings towards her family, as they did not leave a good impression with her. Her father had always been pushed aside by the family and after Nangong Yun revealed astonishing talent, she attracted envy and suppression.

Many years ago, Nangong Yun was sent to South Sky City to be a mayor and the young Nangong Yun was sent off to a distant place.

South Sky City did not have many cultivation resources, so it was very slow for her cultivate, but the time that she spent in Central State made her very happy, finally being able to have her own choice. Even if the family wanted to train her, she would not be willing to return to that terrible place.

Chu Tian comforted Nangong Yun, "Don't worry, I'm here."

"That's right, there's also me, Yingying!" Meng Yingying volunteered herself, "If the Nangong Family wants to bully you, Yingying will punch them for you!"

Meng Qingwu was helpless against the two of them, "Save your breath, Nangong Zhi is a senior elder of the Nangong Family and senior elders of the Three Great Clans are all True Soul Realm cultivators. Didn't you see that even the Divine Wind Marquis had to give him face?"

Meng Yingying said, "So what if he's a True Soul Realm cultivator? It's not like we haven't beaten them before! The three great families' great remote elders were all True Soul Realm cultivators!"

Meng Qingwu said with a sigh, "It's not the same. Nangong Zhi doesn't count for anything, but what's terrifying is the Nangong Family behind him and even the…..Southern Summer King!"

"There's no need to think that much." Chu Tian was not rushed, "You just need to obediently attend the banquet tonight, eat and drink as you wish, I'll take care of everything else!"

When night came, they went to the mayor's palace.

The first thing the Divine Wind Marquis did after coming back was chase mayor Feng Yunlong into the vice mayor seat and personally take the position of Central State City mayor. The Divine Wind Marquis could see that these incompetent family juniors could not manage the mayor position and would just throw Central State into more chaos!

The banquet began.

When Nangong Zhi saw Nangong Yun, his eyes lit up with a strange expression, "I never thought that I would meet anyone from the Nangong Family's younger generation here. Nangong Yi was someone with potential, so the family sent him here to properly train himself. I think he shouldn't have a complaint."

Nangong Yun knit her brows and said, "Father is already used to living in Central State."

"Then that's good!" Nangong Zhi nodded with satisfaction, "Nangong Yi really had good eyes and that is a very lucky thing since you entered a cooperation with Miracle Commerce early. The two chairman of Miracle Commerce are also guest officials of the Nangong Family, so naturally the family will care for you."

Everyone was silent without saying anything.

Why did Nangong Zhi suddenly change his temperament?

Did he become more gentle? That was probably not the case!

This was nothing more than using candy and stick. He would first show off his authority before giving a bit of comfort to Miracle Commerce, then he would swallow them whole.

"Miracle Commerce has caused quite a bit of trouble this time. Although you are related to the Nangong Family, I've come to Central State with the royal proclamation and represent the kingdom, so I hope that you understand that I can't let personal affairs affect this."

Nangong Zhi revealed a righteous appearance.

Chu Tian gently asked, "Then what is the royal envoy's meaning?"

"I already investigated the reason for the chaos and it was the three great families' self destruction, so it isn't related to you. However…..Miracle Commerce has secretly taken the resources of the three great family and attracted the displeasure of many large characters in the Imperial City. In terms of qualification whether it is prestige or background, Miracle Commerce is severely lacking. If a single family was to rule Central State, how could the other old families accept this?"

Nangong Zhi said this before suddenly stopping.

"So I have a plan. If you want to survive, then Miracle Commerce must open up to a family! According to the will of the Nangong Family's Flame Departing Marquis, Miracle Commerce can become a business of the Nangong Family, which will then grant you safety."

The expressions of Meng Qingwu and others changed.

Miracle Commerce worked hard to reach their current scale. The Nangong Family wanted to swallow them just like this?

Chu Tian revealed no emotions, "We'll lose Miracle Commerce and have nothing left?"

"You can be assured on this." Nangong Zhi said, "The Flame Departing Marquis will give you a guest official status and promote you to a foreign minister, which is on the same level as a senior elder. As long as you work for the Nangong Family for ten years, you will receive the position of minister, which is even higher than the senior elder position!"

"I understand." Chu Tian revealed a smile, "This also means that not only will we have to give Miracle Commerce to the Nangong Family, we will also have to toil away for you for ten years?"

The Divine Wind Marquis' face fell.

The Nangong Family really was too greedy!

Chapter 239: The appearance of the Source Energy Weapons!

Of the main shareholders of Miracle Commerce, Chu Tian owned 70% of the stocks, giving him the ruling position. The Meng sisters had some stocks as well as Nangong Yun. Although Nangong Yun did not have much stocks, she was still a very important member. The earlier one joined, the harder it was for those that joined after to catch up.

Because she had developed with Miracle Commerce, Nangong Yun's worth and position was also quite high.

Because Miracle Commerce shared benefits with the Nangong Family, the Divine Wind Marquis thought that if a member of the Nangong Family came, the situation would become better. Who would have known that this wasn't the case.

"How bold! You actually dare speak to me like this!" Nangong Zhi angrily slammed the table, "There are countless people that dream of entering the Nangong Family, don't you know how big of a gift a foreign minister position is! Moreover, the Flame Departing Marquis has also promised that as long as you work for the Nangong Family for ten years, you will immediately become a minister. Do you know how few ministers the Nangong Family has had in the past! What qualifications do you have to still be unsatisfied?"

"Foreign minister, minister?" Chu Tian gave a cold laugh, "I'm very sorry, not to mention the promise of a trivial Flame Departing Marquis, even if you brought the promise of the Burning Sun Ruler, I still wouldn't trade Miracle Commerce!"

"How bold!" Flames appeared in the air as they enveloped Nangong Zhi, "Daring to insult the ruler, I'll cripple you first!"

"Cripple me?" Chu Tian coldly ordered, "Chen Bingyu, cripple him for me!"

Even if Nangong Zhi was a True Soul Realm expert, he was only in the 7th Awakened Soul Layer. He could only compete with Old Fifth Yu, so how could he be a match for Chen Bingyu?

"Wait a minute!"

The Divine Wind Marquis wanted to stop this bad situation.

It was too late because Chen Bingyu appeared faster than he expected. Several snowflakes appeared with a wave of her hand. The Divine Wind Marquis blocked half of it, but the other half slammed into Nangong Zhi.

"Ah!"

Nangong Zhi gave a pitiful cry. The delicate and weak snowflakes fell onto Nangong Zhi and a strong cold power instantly filled his meridians before shattering them.

Pu!

Nangong Zhi spat out a mouthful of blood that had ice shards in it. He fell to the ground with a pale face, as an expression filled with fear and regret covered his face.

It's over!

This girl had destroyed his meridians and had wasted his cultivation!

Chen Bingyu was not weak, but she wasn't this strong, unless Chen Bingyu had suddenly encountered a breakthrough.

The Divine Wind Marquis looked at Chen Bingyu with an astonished look. When he sensed the aura Chen Bingyu released, the Divine Wind Marquis revealed a shocked expression.

She really broke through!

Chen Bingyu was currently in the 9th Awakened Soul Layer!

Other than the Eight Southern Summer Marquises and above, it was hard to find an expert that could pressure her. Chen Bingyu had become one of the strongest battle strength under the Eight Marquises!

"You didn't even investigate how the three great families were eliminated and you want to waste me?" Chu Tian walked forward to trample Nangong Zhi and poured a cup of wine into his face, "Trash, listen well, help me bring some words back to the Flame Departing Marquis. Those that dare try to meddle in the affairs of my Miracle Commerce, this is your ending!"

Nangong Zhi declared in a panicked voice, "You are declaring war on the Nangong Family!"

"Declaring war against the Nangong Family?" Chen Bingyu coldly looked at Nangong Zhi and said, "Can you represent the Nangong Family?"

Nangong Zhi looked at this woman and his body suddenly trembled, "You….You are Chen Bingyu!"

Chen Bingyu was covered in a black gauze and didn't like to talk, so Nangong Zhi completely ignored her since she was following Chu Tian like a bodyguard. At this moment, Nangong Zhi finally recognized this person's identity.

Chen Bingyu actually had a deep connection with the Nangong Family.

Chen Bingyu became a retainer of the Nangong Family when she was in her teens before being promoted to guest official, and finally becoming a foreign minister. She didn't have a low position in the Nangong Family and because she had reached a bottleneck, Chen Bingyu applied to leave the Nangong Family to find a way to break through.

At that time, the Burning Sun Ruler had personally given approval for this!

The Burning Sun Ruler had a favourable view of Chen Bingyu's innate talent and assumed that her future achievements would not be below his. The Nangong Family's cultivation style differed from Chen Bingyu's and if he forcefully made her stay, it would hurt her growth.

The Burning Sun Ruler did not want to see this super talent disappear.

After Chen Bingyu left the Nangong Family, she wandered around several years without any gains, making no progress with her cultivation. When she met the Divine Wind Marquis in the Central State, she was a bit dejected. Because she was friends with the Divine Wind Marquis, she agreed to the Divine Wind Marquis' request and became a vice principal of Central State Academy.

Chen Bingyu had a deep connection with the Nangong Family. If she hadn't taken the initiative to leave, she would have been promoted to the minister position which was higher than the senior elder position!

From her attack earlier, this woman had already broken through her bottleneck and was already much stronger than before!

For such a proud person, how could she become Chu Tian's subordinate!

Impossible!

This was impossible!

"Chen Bingyu, the Nangong Family hasn't treated you unfairly, but you treat the Nangong Family like this!"

"Nangong Yun, as a member of the Nangong Family, you're working with an outsider to go against the family! This is simply rebelling against the clan!"

"How loud!" Chu Tian impatiently waved his hand, "Beat this piece of trash and throw him out!"

Several members of Miracle Commerce surrounded him and began to beat him. Then they threw Nangong Zhi out of the mayor's palace.

"You will regret this!"

"You will definitely regret this!"

Nangong Zhi's shrill voice disappeared into the night and the banquet became silent.

Meng Yingying revealed a happy expression. If the Divine Wind Marquis wasn't here, she would have began to praise Chu Tian.

"Impulsive, too impulsive!" The Divine Wind Marquis gave a helpless sigh, "Even if you didn't agree to his request, you didn't have to cripple him."

Meng Qingwu also thought it was too much, "Nangong Zhi is a senior elder of the Nangong Family in the end, I'm afraid doing this will offend the Burning Sun Ruler and the marquises of the Nangong Family!"

That's right!

The Flame Departing Marquis was a marquis from the Nangong Family. Nangong Zhi was clearly a lackey of the Flame Departing Marquis, but it didn't matter if they offended him. With Miracle Commerce's current strength, even one of the Eight Marquises couldn't do anything to them.

But the Nangong Family was personally commanded by one of the Rulers!

The Burning Sun Ruler shared a title with the Calm Martial Ruler and had the ability to command the Eight Marquises. If one of the Three Rulers were angered, it was hard to imagine the consequences!

Even if they forgot the Burning Sun Monarch, Nangong Zhi came to Central State as a royal envoy and was investigating the matter according to the Southern Summer King's orders. In the end? The person the Southern Summer King send ten thousand miles had only arrived in Central State for less than a day before he was crippled by Chu Tian!

If this matter spread to the Imperial City, where would the Southern Summer King's face go?

Wasn't this slapping the Southern Summer King's face?

How could the king be challenged!

Not only would this offend the Three Rulers, it would also offend the Southern Summer King. Could Central State City block the rage of the Southern Summer King?

"No need to worry!" Chu Tian was not anxious at all, "I will find someone to speak up for us in the Imperial City."

The Divine Wind Marquis knit his brows, "You have offended the Shangguan and Nangong Families, two of the Three Great Clans. The only remaining one is the Dongfang Family, but the problem is that the Dongfang Family will not gain anything from interfering with Central State, so they won't do anything. Not to mention the fact that you have to find someone with enough power to see the king, which isn't an easy matter."

"It is because they have no interest that the Dongfang Family is suitable to our needs. As for the candidate…." Chu Tian intentionally paused here, making every anxious wait before slowly said, "We'll have the Calm Martial Ruler support us, how about that?"

What?

Calm Martial Ruler!

Was Chu Tian crazy!

"The Dongfang Family is the head of the Three Great Clans and the Calm Martial Ruler is the number one minister in the Southern Summer Country. If we had the backing of the Calm Martial Ruler, not to mention crippling a senior elder of the Nangong Family, even if we crippled the Flame Departing Marquis, there would be room for negotiations." The Divine Wind Marquis paused there, "Only for a person like the Calm Martial Ruler, why would he speak up for Miracle Commerce? Although you performed a great merit in Thunder State, the merit balances out the chaos in Central State."

"I'm prepared to send the Calm Martial Ruler a gift." Chu Tian said to everyone, "When the Calm Martial Ruler sees this gift, he will definitely stand on our side. He would even be willing to personally open the road for Miracle Commerce, laying the foundations for us in the Imperial City, inviting Miracle Commerce to move to the Imperial City."

"Is this even possible?"

"The gift is in the Yun Sect. If you don't believe me, then come and take a look."

Chu Tian was very proud, but he always had a plan. This was something the Divine Wind Marquis was clear on.

No matter how profound a matter is, if Chu Tian can say it, then it would definitely come true.

The Divine Wind Marquis couldn't help becoming curious. With the Calm Martial Ruler's position, what treasures hadn't he seen before? What kind of gift could actually touch a person like the Calm Martial Ruler?

He would have a look first.

Perhaps he would be pleasantly surprised!

Chu Tian led everyone to the Yun Sect's research institute and they walked into a secret laboratory. In this room, there was only a white haired old man who was currently researching something.

"Marquis, Chairman, why are you guys here?"

Chu Tian said to Yun Tianhe, "Old Yun, how is it?"

"I still don't understand a bit." Yun Tianhe was standing by a strange thing, "How does the Source Energy Weapon that you developed actually work?"

Weapon?

Source Energy Weapon!

The gift Chu Tian wanted to give the Calm Martial Ruler was a new weapon? Meng Qingwu seemed to understand something.

"Don't study it if you don't understand it." Chu Tian gestured to the Divine Wind Marquis at the side, "The Marquis wants to see the weapon, so let him have a look first."

Yun Tianhe took out a strange weapon from a sealed crystal box and respectfully placed it in front of them. Meng Qingwu, Meng Yingying, and Nangong Yun had never seen this item before. They only thought it had a strange shape that did not seem like a weapon at all.

Chu Tian took out the item, "This is called a gun."

"Spear?"

[TL Note: In chinese spear and gun use the same character.]

"What kind of spear?"

"Where is the long part of the spear?" Nangong Yun knit her brows, "Don't lie to me!"

Wasn't a spear supposed to be a long and sharp weapon? Chu Tian's "spear" had completely changed everyone's views.

This item was the size of a palm and one could hold it in a single hand. There was a one hundred milliliter Source Energy Battery embedded into the handle part. Because it was still an experimental design, it looked very crude.

When Meng Qingwu looked at the ugly weapon, her brain suddenly filled with pain and a memory slowly appeared, "In ancient times, there was a gnome race that created a hand held crystal device that could project high energy crystal thorns, that contained a powerful might. Is your spear the same as the gnome race's weapon?"

The Divine Wind Marquis and Yun Tianhe looked at Meng Qingwu with surprised gazes.

Chu Tian was already used to this. Meng Qingwu's source spirit was very special, it was a knowledge increasing source spirit, so she could awaken ancient memories and knowledge.

"It's completely different." Chu Tian replied, "The gnome's crystal thorn weapons just used source energy to create kinetic energy, shooting out the crystal thorns stored within. The crystal thorns had destruction arrays engraved on it that increased the power and penetrating force of the crystal thorns. This weapon is pretty good, but it's too troublesome to make and costs too much."

The Divine Wind Marquis then asked, "What does your spear do?"

This seemingly crude spear was actually quite complex. From the specially made Source Energy Battery to the muzzle to the handle, there were at least three hundred runes connecting it all, with five special places having source energy arrays engraved on it. Other than Chu Tian, there was something a normal scholar could not do in their entire life.

"This gun uses the power of the Source Energy Battery and does not need one to use their cultivation base or to use any other materials, so it can be called an automatic Source Energy Weapon. It's production is easy, its performance is good, and its output is not bad." Chu Tian put away the Source Energy Pistol, "However, no matter how much I say, you won't understand it. So, come with me to the testing grounds and I'll show you its strength!"

Chapter 240: Rewriting the history of inventions

There was a metal target suspended in the wide open Yun Sect testing grounds.

The target was created from an iron alloy with a melting point of over three thousand degrees, far surpassing normal metals. It was around four times harder than normal iron and was the most common material used to make armours for soldiers.

The metal's thickness was more than ten centimeters, around six times thicker than normal armours and helmets.

If a cultivator at the 3rd Awakened Soul Layer did not have any special defensive cultivation techniques, their defense would be around the same level.

Chu Tian had specially made this target just to test the might of the new weapon. If the Source Energy Pistol could deal enough damage to this target, this meant that Chu Tian's weapon could kill any soldier and even had the ability to harm a cultivator at the 3rd Awakened Soul Layer. This would be a milestone setting large invention!

"Please stand back, otherwise you'll be injured."

Chu Tian was wearing a set of protective gloves and had released the Starlight Immortal Body to protect himself.

After all, this gun was newly made and was only a test product. Chu Tian did not specialize in making weapons and if it did explode, then it would cripple his hands, so he had to properly protect himself.

"Look carefully!"

Chu Tian raised the Source Energy Pistol and aimed it at the metal target before pulling the trigger.

A dazzling light came from the gun's muzzle. What shocked everyone was that the stable Source Energy Battery was quickly depleted. The runes on the gun light up and several source energy arrays began to turn, condensing a terrifying power.

Peng!

A flash of light appeared in front of everyone's eyes.

The metal target was sent flying by the explosive might and four-five red hot pieces fell to the ground. The part in the center that had been hit showed signs of being melted!

Everyone was stunned staring at it!

A target that was six times thicker than normal armour was instantly torn apart!

What kind of power was this?

Instantly melting an alloy that had a melting point of three thousand degrees.

What kind of energy was this?

The ball of source energy released from the Source Energy Pistol had a strength that was equal to an attack from a cultivator at the 4th Awakened Soul Layer. The energy instantly reached a temperature that was over ten thousand degrees!

Everyone was petrified.

"So strong! So strong!" Meng Yingying had the strongest mind and recovered the quickest. She immediately applauded and shouted, "Chu Tian, you have to make one for me!"

"God!" Meng Qingwu's beautiful eyes went wide, "How is this possible?"

Yun Tianhe found this unbelievable, "How did you achieve this? This might is just too strong! If this weapon could be mass produced, then just thinking about it would fill a person with fear!"

The one that was most shocked was the Divine Wind Marquis.

"This, this…..isn't a dream!"

The Divine Wind Marquis walked over in a daze to the broken metal target. He didn't care about how hot the debris was as he picked it up. Feeling a sharp pain, he knew that this wasn't a dream!

His wide open eyes stared at the iron allow fragment, as if he could not believe the fact in front of him.

Damn!

Why couldn't this fellow be born a few years earlier?

If he could have been born earlier, the Southern Summer Country wouldn't have had to sacrifice so many lives on the battlefield!

The entirety of the Divine Wind Marquis' direct family died on the battlefield. His big brother, little brother, father, and even his wife had all died to the spirit beasts!

On the final battlefield, his wife had used her life to attract the attention of the spirit beasts which allowed the Divine Wind Marquis to survive and destroy the spirit beasts' army in one fell swoop, allowing him to become one of the Eight Marquises!

The honour of being a Marquis, how many people dream of this!

However for the Divine Wind Marquis, to trade the lives of his family and wife for it, it was nothing more than a heavy burden!

It was because of this that after the Divine Wind Marquis isolated himself in Central State, he no longer seeked fame and fortune, living an easy life.

If this weapon could be distributed to the Southern Summer Country's army.

Then would the Southern Summer Country have to pay with such heavy casualties?

Would the spirit beast kingdom act so arrogantly and approach their borders like this?

Everyone looked at the Divine Wind Marquis who was dejected for a while and then excited for a while. Sometimes he was talking to himself and sometimes he broke out in laughter.

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay.

What happened to the Divine Wind Marquis?

Could it be that he couldn't handle this stimulation and it had turned him crazy!

The Divine Wind Marquis took a long time to come back to his sense and also understood why Chu Tian was so assured the Calm Martial Ruler would help him.

The Calm Martial Ruler was the military god of the Southern Summer Country and the commander in chief of the northern spirit beast front, battling the spirit beasts for many years now. For the Calm Martial Ruler, this Source Energy Weapon was more precious than anything!

"This is an invention that will change history!" The Divine Wind Marquis then asked, "When can this weapon be mass produced?"

"Not right now. The barrel melted and the rune was destroyed, so this front part needs to be strengthened." Chu Tian shot it once, the front part of the pistol had changed shape, "I have to find a better material for this. As for production cost, it doesn't cost much, so it can be mass produced in a factory. The key part is that the source energy arrays need to be hand engraved."

The Divine Wind Marquis was filled with excitement.

If this kind of weapon could be mass produced, it would definitely change the northern battlefront.

If a single source energy pistol could release this much power, then what would be the result of one hundred, one thousand, or even ten thousand pistols? If they fired all at once, it could instantly mow down even the strongest spirit beast army.

Yun Tianhe asked in a curious voice, "Where does this energy come from?"

"From the Source Energy Battery." Chu Tian pulled out the Source Energy Battery for Yun Tianhe to examine, "The source energy array on the battery is different compared to normal, this is a highly effective energy extraction array. It can extract high amounts of source energy instantly, releasing it in a strong attack."

The main material for the Source Energy Batteries was crystal oil.

This crystal oil was very, very cheap.

To create an one hundred milliliter Source Energy Battery, around forty-fifty milliliters of crystal oil was needed.

If a small mine focused on extracting crystal oil, they would be able to extract over a hundred thousand tons per year. With just the output from a single oil mine used to create batteries, then they would be able to make several tens of thousands of batteries every year.

The cost of this weapon was not high at all!

Not to mention right now when everyone still hadn't realized that value of crystal oil yet. Even after they realize the value of this crystal oil and begin to occupy these mines, with the crystal oil reserves of the continent, the price of the crystal oil would not be high for a long time. It would be a very cheap resource for the populace to use.

It would take around ten thousand years before the main local crystal oil reserves would dry up.

Chu Tian had enough energy, so he didn't need to raise the prices.

"The Source Energy Weapons have three advantages."

"First is its low production cost."

"Second is that it uses common materials to make, so it is easy to mass produce."

"Third, the Source Energy Weapon is very easy to use. Although it isn't as versatile as talismans, normal people will be able to use it. It won't be like talismans where one needs a certain cultivation base and technique to use it."

If an ordinary person had this Source Energy Pistol, they would be able to kill an Awakened Soul Cultivator in one attack!

So once this new weapon came out, it would have a large significance. It would completely change the market of this era. The continent was filled with chaos with many countries fighting each other. If an outstanding weapon were to appear, it would definitely be capable of changing the continent.

Meng Qingwu finally understood the words Chu Tian said before.

Weapons really did make the most money in this world.

In the end, if Miracle Commerce could create the most advanced weapons on the continent, then Miracle Commerce would be able to train a strong army. At that time, they could set up a headquarters in an appropriate place and become an independent force, governing themselves. It wouldn't be like right now where they were influenced by kingdoms and outside forces.

Yun Tianhe asked, "What changes do we still need to make?"

"First, it's a problem with the material. We need to find a thermostable material."

"Second, we need to improve the array. We need to make it gather faster and condense high density energy for lower periods of time, lowering the gun's consumption and increasing its fire rate. This will make the gun even stronger."

"Third, we need to improve the battery's design. This kind of battery energy density is not high. I only shot it once, but it used one third of the battery's energy. This also means that this battery can only be used to shoot two-three shots which is nowhere near enough!"

"Fourth, we need to create a better design to make the weapon more stable."

Chu Tian had completed the core technology, so he would just give the research department the task of optimizing it. Everyone was already impatient to see the final completed product.

"How long will it take approximately?" The Divine Wind Marquis asked, "Imperial City will not wait that long!"

Chu Tian replied, "No, I won't be sending them the complete product, so we'll be able to send one out in the next few days."

Meng Yingying asked, "Wouldn't sending an incomplete product decrease the Calm Martial Ruler's evaluation of us?"

"It won't!" Chu Tian did not even have to say anything before Meng Qingwu explained it for him, "This weapon itself is very shocking and even an incomplete product will show the Calm Martial Ruler its value. It is because the product is incomplete that the Calm Martial Ruler will want to protect us, giving us enough time to finish researching the product. If we give them the completed product right away, then we might create more trouble because it is hard to predict a person's heart."

It wasn't that they didn't believe the Calm Martial Ruler.

It was better to test his attitude before making a decision.

Chu Tian used a precious metal to build another pistol that night. The metal was worth ten times more than gold, but it had a high temperature threshold and was very strong, so it wouldn't melt while being used.

Chu Tian also made several energy magazines that was sealed inside a crystal box. He wrote a letter and was prepared to send it to Imperial City.

"It's not safe to trust others, I'll personally go!"

The Divine Wind Marquis knew how important this was. There was no one that could harm Chu Tian in Central State right now anyway. His two cousins had been stripped of their power and Miracle Commerce had completely fooled the public. At least in Central State, there was no one that would attack them.

If the Divine Wind Marquis was willing to go, that was for the best.

After Chu Tian gave the items to the Divine Wind Marquis, he immediately gave a new order to the research facility. They were to create a perfected Source Energy Pistol blueprint in half a month, regardless of cost or waste. He also made other preparations because once the design was completed, they would begin to manufacture it.

The Source Energy Pistol could not compare to the Magnetic Recording Machine, its design was too complicated!

Not only did they need to perfect the design, they also needed to perfect the energy source, array, materials used, and all kinds of other aspects.

However Chu Tian had already completed the core technology and personally did most of the research. The Yun Sect was filled with scholars and if the several hundred people all worked overtime, there was plenty of time for them to finish.

The source energy array task was given to the source energy array department, being headed by Yun Tianhe.

The energy magazine's task was given to the energy department, being headed by Meng Qingwu.

The pistol's design task was given to the design department, headed by Tong Xiaoyu.

It was not hard to change the materials. The weapons department was just formed and it had several well known Central State refining masters. The refining masters were very good at refining weapons and had a high knowledge of metals, so they would definitely know of an appropriate stable material.

Other than that, Chu Tian was using all his resources to find the Ultra Wave Crystal.

This was also an important material for Miracle Commerce.

Meng Qingwu gave some information to Chu Tian. It's said that there was a special crystal found in Central State and had similar properties to the Ultra Wave Crystal. Moreover, it was very close to South Sky City. Chu Tian felt he had to make some time to see this.

Of course, the ore would not run, so it was more important to deal with Imperial City.

Chapter 241: Miracle Airship

The Source Energy Pistol's improvement plan began.

Not only was Meng Qingwu an important part of the Yun Sect, she also had to manage the Miracle Commerce, so she didn't have much free time everyday.

Having her elder sister work all day, Meng Yingying's heart felt a bit of pain.

Yingying knew her own abilities and other than managing the canned food business and the source energy restaurants, she couldn't help with anything else.

Nangong Yun and the Yun siblings were busy with Qilin Hall, so she hadn't seen them in several days.

As for elder sister Feng Caidie? She wasn't that much better off!

Chu Tian had appointed her the chairman of the media division and the manager of Miracle Radio. Feng Caidie had a beautiful voice, was very beautiful, and was very versatile, having a high popularity in Central State. The program that she personally anchored was highly popular and she was now the idol in the hearts of many people of Central State.

While Meng Yingying was feeling troubled over the fact that she couldn't help, a member of Miracle Commerce quickly ran in, "Second miss, the chairman is looking for you!"

That bad person!

He really was detestable!

Meng Yingying was suddenly filled with anger!

I couldn't help because I didn't have the skills, but what about that fellow? He was clearly very intelligent and competent, but he left all the work to others and ran off with that fox to play around. This was too outrageous!

No one in Miracle Commerce dared to blame Chu Tian.

Nangong Yun and Feng Caidie worshipped Chu Tian, Yun Yao and Meng Qingwu respected Chu Tian, and Yun Tianhe and the others all followed Chu Tian. Looking at this, the only one who dares to point fingers at Chu Tian is only me, young miss Yingying!

That's right!

Although I can't help elder sister.

I can teach Chu Tian a lesson and then have him help out in the research institute!

The things that elder sister and grandpa Yun take several days to do, Chu Tian can complete in a few minutes. That should take off quite a bit of pressure from them!

That's right!

Meng Yingying had found her mission to complete!

"Where is he?"

"Chairman has recently been in the beast skin processing factory in the suburbs."

"What? What? What did he run off to the beast skin processing factory for? Alright, I got it!"

Meng Yingying went to carriage yard and pulled out the white rhinoceros carriage. This cart had been obtained in South Sky City and was a luxurious cart for normal people, but it didn't suit Yingying's current status.

After Chu Tian looted the three great families, he had found several magnificent beast carriages. The Jade Hoofed Deer Golden Carriage from the Luo Family had been given to elder sister. The Golden Jade Hoofed Deer was a level two demon beast and had the ability to sense danger, as well as releasing a barrier to protect its master. It had a very beautiful appearance and was the nemesis of women. The estimate value of this carriage was around twenty million gold coins!

Even with Meng Qingwu's firm disposition, she still felt a bit of pleasant surprise and felt loved.

Chu Tian had obtained a carriage that wasn't inferior to it in the Chu Family for Meng Yingying.

But Meng Yingying locked it up and did not use it at all.

Meng Yingying was a person who valued relationships. She had used the white rhinoceros carriage for so long and was attached to it, because it had been her first carriage!

Miracle Commerce earned a lot of money after their development, but they couldn't be too extravagant. Yingying decided to auction off the new carriage and gave the money back to Miracle Commerce to create a new canned food factory. It could also be considered a small celebration for the company.

In the east suburbs, near the eastern mountain's forest range.

There were quite a few factories here, mainly focusing on ores, lumber, herbs, and pelts. Chu Tian had decided to stay in the largest beast skin processing factory where large amounts of demon beast skin were sent every day. Because of this, there was always an unpleasant smell around this factory.

"Yingying, I'm over here!"

When Meng Yingying tied up the white rhinoceros cart, Chu Tian's dirty body walked out. His delicate and white cheeks were covered in dirt and he was holding several tools as he waved his hands and called out to her.

"What are you doing here?" Meng Yingying had already thought of good lines to say. She was prepared to become the messenger of righteousness and reprimand Chu Tian for his laziness, "Don't you know….."

"Don't talk so much!" Chu Tian pulled Yingying forward, "I made a new thing that will make you pleasantly surprised!"

Meng Yingying was suddenly pulled in front of a giant monstrosity.

This was a giant thing that was like a balloon, but it was made with firm pelt. The outside formed a perfect oval, while there was a basket underneath the balloon.

What kind of strange thing was this?

"Don't ask too much." Chu Tian quickly pulled Yingying in, "Sit down!"

The "large basket" underneath the large pelt balloon had two seats and a table in the center, with enough space to hold three-five people. There was a small snow white fox on the table, sipping a cup of fragrant tea, tasting it with narrow eyes!

"Sit down!"

"Let's go!"

Go? Go where!

Meng Yingying did not have time to ask before Chu Tian activated the Source Energy Battery. In the giant balloon made of pelt, several source energy arrays appeared and a hot current of air was released.

The large balloon shook a few times before slowly rising into the sky.

"Wa, wa, wa, wa!"

"It's flying, it's flying!"

While Meng Yingying excitedly gave shouts of surprise, the large balloon slowly and steadily climbed into the air. Chu Tian was controlling the output of the Source Energy Battery, controlling their ascending velocity and their altitude. Everything had been done by hand.

Finally the giant balloon stopped at around two hundred meters in the sky.

"This is too amazing, we can actually use this thing to stop in such a high place." Meng Yingying look around, feeling like this was impossible, "Wa, the people in the factory are so small, they look just like ants. That house looks just like a matchbox!"

"I didn't lie to you!" Chu Tian gave a laugh, "How is this little airship?"

"How is it flying!"

"Actually it isn't hard at all, this little airship is very crude. As long as you give me some time, I will be able to make things that can fly in the air, run on land, and swim in the water!" Chu Tian opened the seat and like magic, he took out several warm dishes and even a jade bottle filled with wine, "We've been busy for so long, but we should also enjoy life. These are all made from herbs and demon beast meat. The wine is even more complex, I used ten thousand year old spiritual honey and the Water of Life to make this golden honey wine. It is very sweet and delicious as well as memorable."

Chu Tian poured the golden wine in the jade bottle into a cup and said in a gentlemanly manner, "Please."

The little fox on the side gulped.

It quickly drank the tea inside its cup and raised it with its two hands, looking at him with a hopeful expression.

Chu Tian was merciless, "There's none for you!"

The little fox loudly protested!

"How can you bully the little fox? Come, I'll give you some!" Meng Yingying gave half her honey wine to the little fox before taking a sip. She felt all her pores open as spiritual energy filled her inner viscera, "This is really tasty!"

The little fox also took a sip. It smacked its lips afterwards, revealing an appearance of savoring the taste.

Nonsense.

The ten thousand year old spiritual honey was a half step Sacred Medicine.

Just this cup alone was worth over a million gold coins. In a place like Central State, it was something that couldn't be bought with money.

"Why didn't elder sister Chen come along?"

"She is cultivation maniac and has just broken through to the 9th Awakened Soul Layer, so she wants to enter the peak 9th Awakened Soul Layer and has entered closed door cultivation."

"So it's like this. Elder sister Chen really goes all out with cultivation."

How could Meng Yingying know that Chen Bingyu was sent away by Chu Tian.

Chu Tian worked hard to have time alone with this little girl, he couldn't have that ice cold light bulb on the side. Although Chen Bingyu was a beautiful woman, if he were to enjoy himself with another beauty in front of a beauty, that would feel very strange.

"Go, we'll go on a tour of Central State today!"

Meng Yingying already completely forgot her goal for finding Chu Tian. She just saw Chu Tian handle the rudder like object and streams of air filling the balloon, slightly raising their elevation. The balloon smoothly changed direction and went even faster, heading toward Central State City.

When a large unidentified flying object appeared in the skies of Central State City, many people were surprised by it.

"Wa!"

"What is that!"

The Central State City citizens all looked up and saw that this giant pelt balloon had the large words "Miracle Commerce" on it!

"God, this must be another invention from Miracle Commerce!"

"Miracle Commerce actually invented something for flying through the sky!"

"This is too stylish. How much is this, I want to buy it, I want to buy it!"

Countless citizens looked up to see the airship slowly flying over the city and everyone revealed looks of awe. Miracle Commerce really was Miracle Commerce, they would feel uncomfortable after a few days if they didn't create a miracle.

"Looking over Central State City from the air really feels quite amazing!" Meng Yingying's cheeks had turned bright red from her excitement, "But Chu Tian, isn't this a little too high profile?"

"What does this count for?" Chu Tian revealed an appearance of fearing nothing, "Right now in Central State, we are the rulers and the kingdom can't deal with us, isn't that right? We'll be low key when we need to be, but right now we have a rare chance to show off, so of course we can't hide ourselves right now!"

These words also made sense.

"I'll let you see what showing off really is!" Chu Tian took out a large speaker from the Limitless Gourd and shouted to the city below, "Hello everyone! I'm Chu Tian!"

The crowd was instantly stirred as cheers began to sound.

"This is the first Source Energy Airship invented by Miracle Commerce and this is its first flight. It still doesn't have a name and I want to name it "Yingying", what does everyone think!"

"Good!"

The entire city erupted in a sea of shouts.

Meng Yingying's face instantly turned bright red. Pei, how could it be called that!

"Everyone, do you think that I'm a genius!"

"Yes!"

"Am I handsome!"

"You are!"

"Isn't Yingying beautiful!"

"She is!"

"...."

Chu Tian really didn't know what being shameless was. He circled all of Central State City in the airship and played around with all the citizens, almost making Meng Yingying spit out three liters of blood.

The citizens still gave him face.

Everyone felt very happy. Chu Tian was the number one person in Central State right now, but he wasn't unreachable at all. Although he was shameless, he did care about the people!

"Everyone together!"

The countless young men and women began to make a ruckus.

Meng Yingying's face was so red that it almost began to burn. She felt happiness, being moved, joy, but most of all she felt ashamed. This is unbearable. Even if this fellow doesn't want face, but he's actually dragging me along with this embarrassment. This can't be allowed!

Meng Yingying stole Chu Tian's speaker, "Everyone, there's no need to listen to his nonsense!"

Meng Yingying's flustered voice was sent down, "Hello everyone, I am Meng Yingying. We are currently performing a test flight. The airship is Miracle Commerce's newest invention, we hope everyone looks forward to it."

Everyone revealed a large smile.

This was new and interesting!

It wasn't as if there wasn't air transport on the continent, but the normal method was using a flying demon beast and flying demon beasts were too expensive, it wasn't something normal people could use. The airship seemed like it didn't cost much to much, so it could be a very useful item.

"This place is no longer fun, let's fly around a bit." Chu Tian said to Meng Yingying, "Say goodbye to the young miss and the others."

"Alright!"

Meng Yingying put the speaker's volume as high as possible.

"Elder sister, we're going out for a bit, there's no need to worry!"

Meng Qingwu looked up at the sky and saw the airship slowly moving away before revealing a helpless bitter smile.

"This thing is so much fun!" Meng Yingying came forward, "I want to drive this Yingying Airship!"

"Can you do it?"

"Nonsense, of course I can!" Meng Yingying stole the controls and said, "This is the Yingying Airship, since it has my name, then naturally I'll be the one to control it! Move over!"

Meng Yingying gave a strong pull on the controls she grabbed.

The airship tipped.

The little fox secretly drinking Chu Tian's honey wine was caught off guard and thrown from the basket. It quickly teleported and returned to the basket. It then gave a few unhappy cries because its wine had been spilled.

The airship jolted in the sky.

"What is going on!" Meng Yingying called out in a panic, "Why can't I control it!"

"Like this!" Chu Tian reached out his hands that went past Meng Yingying, grabbing Meng Yingying's snow white hands, helping her stabilize the controls, "You're pulling too hard. We need to do it slowly, just like this!"

Chu Tian paced his hands over Meng Yingying's hands.

With Chu Tian standing behind her, it was like he was holding Meng Yingying in his embrace.

"Not good! This fellow is seizing to chance to take advantage of me!" Meng Yingying's ears turned red and her heart started beating fast, feeling very restless, but she didn't fight back, "This is too embarrassing, pretend that nothing happened just now!"

When Chu Tian saw the red faced girl in his embrace, his heart gave a secret evil laugh.

This girl had a heart like a child, there weren't many of these pure people left anymore.

If she grew with Chu Tian, she could live for a long time.

He hoped that whether it was a hundred years or a thousand years, she would keep this simple personality. Chu Tian would care for her and protect her.

"Let's go!"

The Yingying Airship stabilized and flew off into the bright sunlight, gradually getting further away.

Chapter 242: Returning to South Sky City

Chu Tian's shoulders were not big, but they were warm, giving a sense of security.

After Meng Yingying got used to them, she wasn't feeling as shy anymore.

"Where are we going next?"

"We'll just stroll around!"

"Alright!"

The two of them left the city via the airship and went to tour the surrounding industrial area. From above, they looked down at the various factories in the area.

"I can see the canned food factory!"

Meng Yingying happily pointed down, that was the canned food factory that Yingying poured a lot of effort into. Most of the canned food factory in Central State had begun their work. Most of the fresh ingredients came from local farms and hunting areas, sending them to the factory using horse carts. There were several thousand people busily working in the factory.

After the large amounts of canned food were produced, they were all stored in Miracle Commerce's canned food warehouses. There were several warehouses that were filled, but with the current sale speed, if they sold all of them, that amount did not count for much.

Meng Yingying was very proud of this.

Because inventing the canned food was the greatest contribution she had made to Miracle Commerce. Meng Yingying hoped that her canned food could be sold to the entire kingdom, even reaching other kingdoms and other races!

The airship continued forward, passing by many other factories. A few of these were factories Miracle Commerce had built and there were a few factories that belonged to Miracle Commerce's partners.

In short, in Central State, most of the resources were being used by Miracle Commerce!

It was estimated in the future that close to three hundred to five hundred thousand people would be either directly or indirectly working for Miracle Commerce. Miracle Commerce had high profitability, so they treated their staff very well. Because Miracle Commerce had appeared, the entire Central State economy had increased by several times.

It really was unbelievable that Miracle Commerce could develop to this stage!

The airship arrived at the harbour. The current docks was very lively with countless thousands of sailors transporting goods. From high up in the air, they could see that large amounts of fresh lumber were being imported because Miracle Commerce wanted to fix the docks and at the same time, build several new docks and cargo terminals.

The several dozen ships all looked like children's toys, being placed on that clear, blue lake. Each one had the Giant Shark Gang's banner on it and was being repaired and modified into a cargo ship for Miracle Commerce.

Because they had obtained a large amount of financing and resources, the Giant Shark Gang's development was very quick. They were planning to build their own private docks in several states, opening the path to aquatic expansion!

"In just a few months time, our newly formed small company from South Sky City has turned into the largest company in Central State, occupying most of the resources!" Meng Yingying saw all this and felt very proud, "Now Central State belongs to us!"

"You're satisfied with this?" Chu Tian shook his head at Yingying who was lacking in ambition, "Central State is too small, Southern Summer is also too small…..Even this continent is too small. This is just the beginning!"

That's right.

The road ahead was very long.

It was because of this that they were filled with anticipation.

"How about we head back to South Sky City to take a look?" Chu Tian gave a suggestion, "I also heard that there was an Ultra Wave Crystal mine that was found in South Sky City, so we can go and take a look."

"Alright! Alright!" Meng Yingying nodded like a chicken pecking rice, "I wanted to go back for a look a long time ago!"

The two of them left as soon as they decided. They immediately steered the airship from Central State City to South Sky City.

When they entered the unpopulated area.

Under the blue sky, there was an endless plain of green grass, a vast wilderness that was as beautiful as an emerald. Rivers were like silver ribbons cast in the green fields. There were several thousand bulls running across the grass with large groups of demons beasts chasing each other.

"So high, so high! Go higher, go higher!"

Meng Yingying called out like a child.

The airship continued to rise.

"We've arrived above the clouds!"

"There are so many clouds, they're just like cotton!"

A group of strange birds came beside them, looking over this giant monster that they had never seen before. This was a completely new experience for Meng Yingying.

"Can it go even higher?"

"It can't right now." Chu Tian shook his head and said, "It is already at its maximum altitude. If we go even higher, we'll encounter strong astral winds. This airship is too crude and it can't resist being torn by the astral winds."

"It doesn't matter, you can't experience everything at once with fun things." Meng Yingying was not discouraged, "How about we make an airship out of iron next time? We'll fly to an altitude of several tens of thousands of meters!"

This girl!

She really dared to think of everything.

She really didn't know the height of the heavens or the depths of the earth!

Chu Tian still gave a laugh, "Alright, we'll make an iron airship in the future!"

Using normal travel methods, it would take at least two days to reach South Sky City. The airship's full speed was even faster than that of a horse, so it took half a day to reach South Sky City.

In just a few months.

South Sky City had already undergone a giant change.

The birthplace of Miracle Commerce, it had already long obtained the blessings of Miracle Commerce and had already become a modern city illuminated by lights. Almost every store was full of electrical lights and various Miracle Commerce products were displayed on the street. Everywhere they looked, there were traces of Miracle Commerce.

"I want to see our old house!"

Meng Yingying pointed at an urban area that was the previous manor of Southern Cloud Commerce and was the place Meng Yingying had lived in for over ten years. It had been ruined by an attack from the Ye Family, but Meng Qingwu had people rebuild it and it looked the same as before.

When looking at the backyard, she was suddenly filled with emotions.

This was where she had secretly taken Chu Tian who she bought from the slave market into her room. At that time, she never would have imagined that her life would change after bringing Chu Tian home.

There was no one living in the Meng Manor and it had become a place of historical significance for South Sky City.

When the airship descended in the South Sky City square, the citizens of South Sky City let out a cheer. Chu Tian had changed their lives and was the pride of South Sky City. Miracle Commerce was now the biggest influence in Central State City, so how could the South Sky City citizens not be proud?

"Everyone, long time no see!"

Meng Yingying saw many familiar faces in South Sky City.

"Everyone, Miracle Commerce has progressed by leaps and bounds and is now the largest company in Central State. The reason we could develop so quickly was also because of the support of the citizens from South Sky City. Today, I will invest thirty million gold coins as a welfare fund for the benefit of the South Sky City citizens. It will be used to build more infrastructure, help the poor, and improve the lives of the South Sky City citizens!"

Thirty million gold coins!

He really was reckless!

Chu Tian did not even blink as he gave away this giant amount that people didn't even dare think about!

Thirty million gold coins wasn't anything for Miracle Commerce, but that wasn't the same for South Sky City. This was just a normal city. For example, the Du Clan, each household only had several hundred gold coins. With Miracle Commerce suddenly giving out thirty million gold coins, how could they not be shocked?

The people of South Sky City broke out in cheers.

South Sky City had a population of over three million people!

Many people made less than ten gold coins per year!

If thirty million gold coins was divided into equal portions for everyone, then they would all receive ten gold coins. This was simply giving away money.

The two of them went to the Mayor's palace.

Nangong Yi was in good spirits. Not only was he the South Sky City Mayor, he was also a partner of Miracle Commerce, being in charge of Miracle Commerce Store's development.

Nangong Yi knew about everything that happened in Central State City.

Now that Miracle Commerce was in charge of Central State, becoming a giant, he also felt very happy about this.

"This is a little gift for you." Chu Tian lightly patted his gourd and a pile of materials was released. There were several half step Saint Grade items and even a low grade Saint Herb.

Nangong Yi couldn't help being stunned. The value of these items could reach over one hundred million gold coins, "This is too precious, I can't take it!"

"This was all taken from the three great families and Miracle Commerce has much more in our warehouses, so there's no need to be polite. You father and daughter pair have helped us quite a bit and there isn't enough resources in South Sky City, which will affect your cultivation speed. Just consider this a subsidiary from us."

How could the rich Chu Tian care about this little?

Nangong Yi knew Chu Tian's personality. Since Chu Tian was giving something away, he should just accept it.

"Central State has been surveyed and South Sky City has the most mineable crystal oil. This energy will be the basis of Miracle Commerce's development, so you need to make Source Energy Battery factories in South Sky City as soon as possible!"

"Relax, vice chairman has already told me about this and the crystal oil mines are being fully used. In the future, we will be able to produce an extra million tons of processed crystal oil!" Nangong Yi said this and then changed the topic, "Other than that, I also heard that chairman is looking for a special crystal. In the forested mountains a few dozen kilometers away, we've found a crystal that has similar characteristics."

"That is why I came!" Chu Tian gave a laugh, "Take out a sample for me to see."

Nangong Yi took out a sample from the warehouse. This was a glowing crystal that looked like jade, releasing a gorgeous light. There were also some strange images coming from it and it was releasing a strange energy.

Meng Yingying quickly asked, "This is the Ultra Wave Crystal?"

"No." Chu Tian knit his brows, "This clearly isn't it."

Meng Yingying and Nangong Yi revealed looks of disappointment.

Chu Tian then said, "However, isn't this a Hidden Image Stone?"

"Ah?" Meng Yingying asked, "Can the Hidden Image Stone be used?"

"Of course, just like how the Hidden Sound Stone stores sounds and can be used to create the Magnetic Sound Stone, being used to create the communication device, the radio, and etc. This Hidden Image Stone is like the Hidden Sound Stone, but it stores something different. This Hidden Image Stone can use light to store pictures and if used properly, it can store an image."

Meng Yingying did not understand this at all.

"To put it simply, this is a cheap and easy to use image creating material and you'll understand the beauty of this item in the future." Chu Tian did not imagine that coming on a leisure trip to South Sky City with Meng Yingying would yield such a harvest, "How big is the ore reserve for this?"

"It's very rich, but the position is remote so it is hard to transport."

Chu Tian pointed at the airship over South Sky City, "Whether it is a remote forest or a remote island, with this thing, will transport still be a problem?"

"If we have this flying device as a transport device, mining will be ten thousand times easier!"

"Then start mining in large amounts and send them to Central State, we have a use for them!"

"Alright!"

Nangong Yi enthusiastically replied.

The Hidden Image Stone was not a spiritual energy attributed of material and was a light attributed material, which could be used for a wide variety of things. Chu Tian was looking for the Ultra Wave Stone, but he did not find the Ultra Wave Stone and found the Hidden Image Stone in return, so this trip to South Sky City was not in vain.

The next day, the two of them returned to Central State City via the airship while being sent off by countless citizens.

Meng Yingying was very satisfied with the airship's speed and performance. She would have Chu Tian invest in an airship factory once they got back.

"There are many places where this airship needs to be improved." Chu Tian revealed a faint smile, "How about this, I'll have Meng Qingwu take out one hundred million from the company as a research and development fund and create a Miracle Source Energy Mechanics Department? I'll let you be chairman and Tong Xiaoyu be vice chairman, and you two can improve it together, alright?"

"That's good!"

Meng Yingying already had nothing to do and she was very interested in this airship, so she agreed without even thinking about it. Chu Tian also had different reasons for giving her this responsibility. Meng Yingying was not as smart as Meng Qingwu, but Meng Yingying had ideas pop into her head and often came up with unexpected things.

Meng Yingying could imitate the abilities of other people's source spirits and after she imitated Meng Qingwu's Heavenly Book Source Spirit, her learning abilities were quite strong. Meng Qingwu couldn't handle all of the departments in the research facility, so Meng Yingying could also help her manage a part of it.

The Miracle Source Energy Mechanics Department seemed like it was made on one of Chu Tian's whims, but it had a large significance. The things that Chu Tian would make in the future would require the help of this department, so even if they couldn't meet the qualifications right now, he was preparing for a rainy day.

"We've also received the latest news on the Ultra Wave Stone."

Meng Qingwu ran over to Chu Tian and said this.

"We've obtained news that Qing State had found a new type of crystal that fits the description of the Ultra Wave Crystal that you mentioned. I'm pretty confident it's correct, so should we send someone over to bring a sample back?"

"Qing State? It isn't that far!" Chu Tian rubbed his chin and said, "No need to send anyone, I'll make a personal trip instead."

Chapter 243: Qing State

The Four States Lake, the largest lake in the Southern Summer Country. There was Central State to the west, Thunder State to the north, Southern State to the south, and Qing State to the east.

The entire lake covered an area of four hundred thousand kilometers squared. There were plenty of aquatic products with no dangers from miles upon miles. Most of the rivers in the Southern Summer Country came from the Four States Lake, so the Four States Lake had a great significance to the Southern Summer Country.

After Chu Tian gained control of the Giant Shark Gang, he wanted to bring the Four State Lake under his control, which also meant strangling the national shipping hub. This had a significant meaning and would provide power to Miracle Commerce. It was very clear that this advantage would allow both Miracle Commerce and the Giant Shark Gang to grow even stronger.

For example, personally heading to Qing State, Chu Tian did not have to worry about his safety because there was no power that could go up against the Giant Shark Gang. With Miracle Commerce being the Giant Shark Gang's boss, did he have to worry in his own territory?

"Chairman!" Old Fifth Yu entered the cabin and said, "We'll arrive in Qing State in another two hours."

"Remember, I am not Chu Tian. Right now, my name is Yu Changge and I am a outer affairs junior chairman for Miracle Commerce." Chu Tian was wearing a brocade merchants robe and had disguised himself to look a little older, seeming to be around twenty four-twenty five years old. There was no one that could see through his disguise, "Establish a port in Qing State and don't attract the enemy's attention, as well as avoid the causing unnecessary trouble."

"Yes!" Old Fifth Yu respectfully said, "I will remember this."

"Good, then leave for now!"

Chen Bingyu was sitting opposite to him with black clothes and a black veil. Although one couldn't clearly see her face, from her high peaks, her full, round buttocks, and her pair of long, slim legs, one could tell that she wasn't ordinary.

"Why are you changing your name?" Chen Bingyu's icy cold voice had a strong confidence hidden inside, "With me protecting you, no one will be able to hurt you."

This woman was already set on becoming his bodyguard.

Not bad, not bad, she really was enlightened!

Chu Tian was worried that a proud person like Chen Bingyu wouldn't want to be his bodyguard, but now it seemed like he was just thinking too much.

"You clearly have a good face and wouldn't lose even compared to the young miss." Chu Tian looked over her perfect body and his eyes fell on her face. He then asked back, "Why do you like wearing veils so much?"

Chen Bingyu knit her brows, "Looks are useless, they just bring more trouble!"

Looking at what this woman said.

Which girl in this world didn't like looking beautiful? Only Chen Bingyu thought that her beauty was a burden. Was her head completely focused on cultivation and she didn't even think about matters between men and women? How could that be!

Did she suffer a traumatic experience in her youth that turned her into this?

"The reason is the same." Chu Tian grabbed the large gourd to give Chen Bingyu a cup of honey wine, "We aren't going to Qing State to cause trouble, just to buy some ores. It would be best to not cause trouble, so we'll buy the ore, take over, and then immediately leave without exposing ourselves. After all, there has been no movement from Imperial City, so we can't leave Central State for long."

Chu Tian was a youth with a sense of justice and a close friend of woman, so he had to think of a way to affect this woman and let her feel the love and warmth of this world!

"Come, have a sip!"

Chu Tian placed the cup in front of Chen Bingyu.

Chen Bingyu was not a glutton, but she liked the honey wine Chu Tian used his gourd to make. This wine's taste was secondary and the most important thing was its use value. After all it was made ten thousand year old spiritual honey, thousand year old Yuan Essence Grass, and other materials. Not only could it quickly recover spirit energy, it also had an effect on one's cultivation base.

"I feel like calling you by your name is too impolite and calling you aunt like Nangong Yun doesn't seem right, after all, you don't seem that much older." Chu Tian drank his cup of wine, "How about I call you elder sister Bing from now on?"

Chen Bingyu's long eyebrows trembled.

"Since you haven't said anything, I'll take it as silent agreement." Chu Tian was a model example of taking advantage of others. He immediately came closer and gave Chen Bingyu another cup, "Is elder sister Bing worried about something?"

"I'm not?"

"Then why are you so depressed everyday?" Chu Tian asked in a curious voice, "Your innate talent is not worse compared to Chu Xinghe, after all, you were a rogue cultivator by birth. Although you became a guest official of the Nangong Family, you would have obtained limited resources and the Nangong Family's cultivation technique is not suited to you, so being able to have your cultivation at such a young age is not a simple thing."

Chen Bingyu slightly knit her brows. She did not hate Chu Tian and in face admired him, however she wasn't used to having people close to her and caring for her.

"Are you worried about something?" Chu Tian could see something strange in Chen Bingyu's expression, "Everyone is weak. If there are some problems, then I can help you solve them!"

Chen Bingyu looked at him, "You can't help me."

"What a joke!" Chu Tian was a little unhappy, "Are you looking down on me? Don't call it as bragging, but even if you wanted the stars, I could pluck them out of the sky for you!"

Her heart skipped a beat.

After all these years, she had gradually given up, but these words from Chu Tian lit a small flame in her heart. Others have said this and she ignored them, but perhaps this person can really do it…..Perhaps he could help me take revenge!

Chen Bingyu revealed a trace of bitterness, "Forget it."

"What do you mean by forget it?"

"You shouldn't ask and I don't want to talk about it!"

"It's fine, but I hope that you'll understand that since you've joined us, you are one of us." Chu Tian could see that Chen Bingyu really was worried about something, but because of a special reason, she wasn't willing to share it. Chu Tian gave her another cup of wine, "Miracle Commerce is your home and if there are any problems, don't keep it to yourself."

That jade cup filled with light gold liquid reflected Chen Bingyu's complex expression.

Chu Tian's sudden concern made her feel emotional.

She had been alone since she was young, so could she really fit into this group?

Old Fifth Yu came in again, "Sir Chairman, we've arrived at the dock!"

Qing State, as the name suggested was a dark green state. Woods and mountain covered 90% of the state with rough terrain and high mountains all over, however Qing State was the state that had the most resources.

Because Qing State was filled with resources, they exported a lot of them, making the Qing State harbour look very prosperous. There were merchants from the other states and even merchants from other nations.

The Giant Shark Gang had already secretly sent troops into Qing State and were preparing to build a warehouse and docks. The news of Qing State City discovering the Ultra Wave Stone was also sent back by this advance unit.

"Have you contacted them already?"

"Please be assured chairman. We have already contacted them and they'll be here tonight!"

"Take out a map first."

The Qing State map clearly showed the landscape of the state.

Qing State was different from Central State. Central State was mainly covered in plains and Qing State was covered in mountain forests. The most famous one was known as "Green Dragon Ridge", commonly known as "Green Ridge"!

Green Ridge was five thousand and three hundred kilometers in length and completely divided Qing State. It was known as the number on mountain ridge in the Southern Summer Country!

From the map of Qing State, they could tell how majestic Green Ridge was. It was like several large dragons dividing the earth, splitting Qing State in half. Even the "Qing" character from Qing State came from this mountain ridge's name. The Green Ridge was rich with minerals, making up over 80% of the resources in Qing State!

The Green Ridge was a natural barrier, cutting off the entire state, isolating west and east Qing State. So how did they go past this mountain ridge? Of course there was a way!

The people of Qing State, through long periods of exploration and development had found six different passages through Green Ridge which they named the "Six Green Ridge Trails".

The six different paths were not the same. There were five paths that were narrow and winding, passing through very dangerous areas or passing through demon beast's territories, with many places that were thing as a wire. There was only a single path that carts could pass through, only the trail called "Green Dragon Trail" that was straight and wide. It was the official trail of Qing State used to transport resources and move armies.

This "Green Dragon Trail" was the bridge that connects east and west Qing State with several hundred mines and lumber farms being to the left and right, making it more convenient to transport.

The crystal that Chu Tian wanted to examine was also on the "Green Dragon Trail".

"The Qing State having the most resources really was not false." Chu Tian carefully looked over the map and couldn't help giving some praise, "Just this single Green Ridge contains several hundred varieties of ores, several thousand varieties of precious herbs, and countless rare beasts and birds, it really is a good place. Qing State's environment is very complicated so it isn't developed. Because the development is low, this place is a very good opportunity for our company."

Why was Chu Tian developing this company?

Wasn't it to make sure that his forces could get good resources!

The resources that Qing State had surveyed was only 5%, but it was still quite considerable. If Miracle Commerce could spread their influence here in the future, Qing State could become a giant resource source for them. Depending on the Giant Shark Gang superiority of the Four States Lake, Miracle Commerce could develop even faster.

"They're already here."

"Is your excellency chairman Yu Changge?" A fatty with large ears came in. He quickly reached out to shake Chu Tian's hand and he said with a smile, "Blessed meeting, blessed meeting. This lowly one is Shen Yuan, I greet chairman Yu!"

When he said this.

He released his hand and looked at Chu Tian with a surprised gaze, "I never thought that chairman Yu would go on a foreign mission at such a young age, I really am filled with admiration towards you."

This damn fatty's manner was a little strange.

"Chairman Shen is too serious." Chu Tian got right to the point, "I don't like to waste time and you should already know that. Have you brought what we wanted with you?"

"I can't forget, I can't forget!" The fatty signaled to the person behind him, "Immediately bring out the crystal for them to inspect!"

The two of them carried a large box in. When they opened it, light was instantly released. It was a row of transparent crystals.

Chu Tian picked one up to examine it.

The Ultra Wave Crystal was very special and released a strong energy, so it was very easy to recognize. Chu Tian could tell with a single glance that it was the item that he wanted.

This was great, he had finally found it!

Chapter 244: Beast crisis

The Ultra Wave Stone's price was very ordinary, mainly because people of this era did not know its use, so it was just a material that no one cared about. However, it was this item that was very important for Chu Tian and Miracle Commerce.

According to Chu Tian's knowledge, the Ultra Wave Crystal was hard to find and if he didn't mine in from Qing State, it would be hard for him to find him again in Southern Summer Country in a short period of time.

He had to obtain this ore.

"This is the ore that I want." Chu Tian confirmed the ore and asked the fatty in an unsure voice, "What price is brother Shen willing to sell this for?"

Strange, strange, this ore was something that no one bought. Although the reserve is very large, the output is very pitiful, so why was this foreign merchant interested in this ore?

"I won't waste brother's time." The fatty blinked his little eyes, "This ore is to be given away and is not for sale!"

Only given away and now for sale? What kind of logic was this!

"My family has been merchants for four generations and have countless high quality ores." The fatty forcefully waved his hand, "Come, bring the samples in and let brother Yu have a look."

A pile of small boxes was carried in.

Shen Yuan's guards opened the boxes one after the other as different colour ores were shown.

Chu Tian looked over them and found that they were all pretty good ores. There were several kinds that were considered rare in the Southern Summer Country and would be useful for Miracle Commerce.

This is strange. I want to buy the Ultra Wave Crystal, so why was this fatty bringing in all these things?

"It's like this!" The fatty's little eyes blinked several times, "This family property was given to me by my damn father and now that he's dead, I'm not good at doing business, so I want to sell it all. There are seven mines in the Green Ridge and if you buy two at once, then I'll give you the ore that you want for free!"

No wonder it was only to be given away and not sold!

This damn fatty was trying to do a bundle sale!

This Ultra Wave Crystal mine was very deep, but there weren't many ways to sell this crystal, so it was not worth much money at all. It would be worth around ten million gold coins, but the other six mines were not the same!

"If you buy two mines, I'll give you the crystal mine you want." This fatty continued to say, "If you buy three, then I'll give you 10% off. If you buy four, then I'll give you 20% off. If you buy five, I'll give you 30% off. If you buy all of them, then I'll give you 40% off! The more you buy, the more benefits you get. This kind of good thing is rare to come by!"

A disgrace to the family!

If the fatty's father knew about this, he would have crawled out of his grave from his anger.

Chu Tian gave a laugh, "Give me 50% off."

"Alright!" This Shen Yuan did not even think about it, "I'll sell the six mines at 50% off and I'll throw in the crystal mine that you want!"

This easily?

This disgrace was truly a great disgrace!

Chu Tian carefully examined the samples. There was no problem with the ores, so there had to be problems elsewhere.

"Come, bring out the items!" When the fatty heard that Chu Tian really wanted everything, his eyes revealed a look of joy. However, he quickly hid it and a guard came in with a scroll, "This is mine's data, reserves, quality, and deed. Everything is here with nothing missing. This information is all certified by the Qing State City's mayor palace, so there is no data fraud. Brother Yu, please have a look!"

This was all the data and survey reports of the seven mines.

Each one had a large Qing State City mayor palace seal on it.

This seal had a source energy array to prevent fraud. Although it wasn't anything in Chu Tian's eyes, it was considered a high class anti fraud system in this era. A normal person could not forge it and of course did not dare to do so. Shen Yuan was a native so unless he was tired of living, he would not dare to forge the mayor palace's seal.

This was not false from an impartial view!

Chu Tian was not a child and still had to see the real situation.

"The reports also list the estimated price." The fatty began to calculate everything, "The total value of the mines is three hundred and sixty million gold coins and 50% off is one hundred and eighty million gold coins. Is that price alright with you?"

Was this fatty really selling this quality goods this cheaply?

All these were high quality goods that were generally hard to buy. Even if one could buy it, it wouldn't be far from the actual price. Not only did this fatty not ask for a higher price, he even gave a 50% discount, this was quite an unusual way to do this.

Fishy!

This was too fishy!

Let alone who would go to the mayor's palace to notarize something and then bring it with them to sell it to someone? This was clearly very strange!

It was like this family property was too hot, so he was very impatient to sell it.

"I can use my life as a guarantee!" When the fatty saw Chu Tian knit his brows, he seemed worried that he would have concerns. He immediately emphasized, "This mine is completely legal. There is no false data with the reserves and quality!"

"Alright!" Chu Tian nodded, "We'll make the deal!"

There was no reason to not eat this meat given to him.

"I'll give you one third after signing the papers. I'll go personally examine the mine tomorrow and if there are no problems, I'll give you another fifty million. The final fifty million will be given after the people from my company take over."

"Alright!"

The two of them signed the contract.

In the contract, Shen Yuan confirmed that the mine was legal and the data and quality was all true. If there were any lies, then he would pay ten times the price as compensation.

With the contract signed, the transaction had been put into effect. Now both side had to carry out the transaction as per the contract and could not break their promises otherwise they would have to pay compensation of several times the price.

The fatty gave long sigh of relief and said to Chu Tian with a laugh, "Congratulations to brother Yu for obtaining this large ore mines. I can feel relaxed about this matter and no longer have to worry about this matter. I'll prepare some guards to bring brother Yu to the Green Dragon Trail to see the mines."

"You're not going?"

"Eh….I have some others deals to discuss." The fatty's smile turned a little stiff, "I cannot accompany brother Yu to see the mines."

"That's fine!"

"Then I'll say goodbye first."

In exchange for selling the six mines, the fatty had enough money to not worry about running out in his life and he seemed like he had cast off a serious burden.

"You're not afraid he's lying to you?" Chen Bingyu said to Chu Tian, "You are just a foreign merchant."

"He wouldn't lie because he doesn't dare to do so." Chu Tian rubbed his chin and thought about it a bit before saying, "There should be no problems with the ores itself, but he should have encountered trouble which makes it so they can't mine normally, so it became a hot potato. If the mine can't run normally, then the mining equipment, refineries, and caravans will all cost quite a bit of daily fees which makes him anxious to give it up."

"Since it's like this, then did you buy it?"

"It's just a problem with the mine, so it really isn't a problem!"

Even if Chu Tian did not buy the other six mines, he still had to buy the Ultra Wave Crystal mine. He had to face this problem anyway and since he was going to solve it, why wouldn't he buy a few more mines while he was at it?

Shen Yuan worked really quickly.

He found several dozen guards and a beast carriage that brought Chu Tian towards the Green Ridge.

Chu Tian sat in the beast carriage as he looked at the Green Range in the distance. The countless mountain peaks reaching into the sky was like a magnificent barrier that blocked everything. It really deserved to be known as the largest mountain ridge in the Southern Summer Country. Especially after he entered the Green Dragon Trail, the two sides were like cliffs that dimmed the light present, making it seem like they had entered an abyss.

The Green Dragon Trail was the largest of the six paths, so it was hard to imagine what the other five paths were like.

Chu Tian noticed something strange. There were many lumber yards and mines along the Green Dragon Path, but they were strangely all silent. It was like there was no movement coming from them and there were only a few guards outside.

This was very strange!

Although Chu Tian was not from Qing State, he knew that the Green Ridge provided most of Qing State's resources. If could be said that Qing State had half of the Southern Summer Country's resources and the Green Ridge made up 80% of the resources in Qing State.

The Green Ridge region was the life of Qing State and the main source of income for Qing State. If Green Ridge stopped producing resources, then it would be a fatal blow to Qing State!

From the Green Dragon Trail's situation, it didn't seem like this had only happened for one or two days.

Chu Tian felt that this was even more fishy. He tried getting some more information from the guards, but the guards refused to say anything about this.

"We're at the mine!"

Letting the guards stand outside, Chu Tian went to inspect the mine with Chen Bingyu. In the end, the quality of the ores even surpassed his expectations. Not to mention being bought for half price, even if he bought it for double the price, he would still profit off of this deal.

Chu Tian inspected the other mines and it was all the same!

"There is nothing wrong with the inside or outside of the mine and even the mining equipment has been prepared." Chu Tian was completely puzzled, "As long as we provide people to work the mine, then they will be able start mining ores, so why would he sell it so cheaply? This just doesn't make sense!"

Chen Bingyu had no expressions as if she was not interested at all.

"Zhi, zhi!"

The little fox suddenly stood up and gave a few alarmed cries.

Chu Tian's heart slightly jumped up, "Did you feel something?"

The little fox did not have time to respond before the panicked voices of the guards were heard.

"This is bad!

"It's a demon beast attack!"

"Leave! Leave quickly!"

Those guards quickly ran away, even driving the cart to run away. The other mining area guards also fell into a panic and gave up their jobs, running away like they had gone mad.

It was already dusk.

Because the Green Dragon Trail was too deep, so there was not much light here. The sun had not completely set just yet, but it was already as dark as night here.

In this deep canyon, there was a dark green mist that rolled in. It surged forward in an aggressive manner like it was a wild tide pouring in.

Chu Tian was stunned for a few seconds.

This was…..a group of beasts?

It was because of a beast crisis? A beast crisis was a destructive crisis, it represented demon beasts running rampant, finally creating a wave of beasts. This disaster was very destructive and could be a large disturbance to people's lives and businesses. A severe enough beast crisis could threaten a city or even an entire nation!

Chapter 1516 - 238 - 244

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