Lord of the Earth

"Yaochi listens to my brother!"

When Xia Tian rode the "Throne of Swords" again in Zhaoling, the roar of the Six Horses turned into a sky-shattering rainbow and shuttled back to Bai Yujing.

After breaking through the extraordinary, the aura on his body has become closer to that of human beings. There is almost no difference between Xiao Yaochi and he nodded without hesitation.

Although the experiences in the "Taixu Illusion" are like dreams and cannot be completely preserved, they are still quite influential.

At this time, both physically and mentally, she has grown compared to before. She has grown from about four or five years old to about seven or eight years old now!
Although he is still a child, he is maturing day by day.

"Deputy Master Jia? What do you think about this matter?"

And a few minutes later, looking at the "Throne of Swords" that was quickly flying away from the horizon, Bai Qi, dressed in military uniform, said to Jia Xu, the deputy of the Military Affairs Office holding a "golden bamboo slip" beside him!
"It should be the Mingjiao's plan. Whether it's the expulsion for eating meat or the current 'sickness', it's a bit stiff. We can't rule out that it's the other party's plan. I'm afraid there will be some action next..."

Jia Xu groaned.

"Well, so the city lord said before he left, that you two, Camp Master Qi and Palace Master Jia, take the Shenji Battalion to the 'Black Iron Castle' immediately..."

After Bai nodded, his eyes turned again.

"In addition, Camp Leader Qi, if things go wrong, you and Camp Leaders Gao and Hua can lead the troops and kill all the 'refugees' in the fortress, leaving no one behind to avoid future troubles... This is the Military Affairs Office The Lord of the City is unaware of the order... I will bear the consequences of everything myself!"

After announcing the Xia Tian order, Bai Qi added another sentence.

The Black Iron Castle is Bai Yujing's newly acquired "territory".

Because the existence of two "sacred objects", "Weapon Soul Spring" and "Sacred Weapon Furnace", is of great significance!
Therefore, Bai Yujing dispatched two major arms, the "trapped camp" and the "Yulin Army", with a total number of nearly 4,000 formal troops stationed there.

Facing those "Ming Cult members" who are mostly at the mortal level, even if the opponent's number is ten times greater, they will not be able to resist if they are massacred head-on!

Of course, in theory, such an action should have been reported first and Xia Tian would make the decision.

Although Xia Tian does let "Bai Qi" be responsible for all military affairs, as the "Military Affairs Palace Master" Bai Qi will ask the secretary to extract a copy of all his orders and submit them to Xia Tian as long as he is not fighting outside!
But this time, although Bai Qi's words were calm, there was a certain determination.

Well, he is worthy of being the "God of Killing"!
Obviously he was worried that Xia Tian's reputation would be "damaged" because he killed civilians, so Bai Qi decided to bear the consequences of this order that might be infamous!
After all, his status as a "human killer" can be regarded as "a child's cry".

"Look, City Lord Xia is back..."

When Xia Tian's "Throne of Swords" appeared again in the sky above the "Lingquan Territory".

Hua Tuo has integrated the "Jade White Spirit Pill" into the spiritual spring water, allowing some people with particularly serious conditions to drink it to temporarily maintain their lives!

However, the effect of just one "Jade White Spirit Pill" is undoubtedly limited. Even if Hua Tuo tries his best, many people are still dying and in a "dying" state.

hum!
A cloud of mist lifted one large and one small, and two women appeared in the sky.

The former has a charming look, a fiery figure, and mysterious patterns on his body. The latter is covered with white hair, exquisite and clear, petite and cute!

"This is... Xiaoyaochi. Why did Lord Xia bring his sister here?"

Before the fusion of heaven and earth, Xue Baochai often came to the Lord's Mansion to find Qingwen, so naturally he knew Xiao Yaochi!
As for the other woman.

Although I don't know each other, I can feel that the other party's strength is quite good. Although it is not as good as Feng Baobao, I'm afraid it won't be much worse!

However, what is the purpose of going back to Bai Yujing in two days in summer and bringing a girl and a little girl?

However, the next moment, when Xiao Yaochi was standing in the clouds, the bracelet on his hand flashed with light.

A bronze medicine furnace appeared next to it, and then he made a gesture of praying. In an instant, various "visions of heaven and earth" filled the air with a flowing scent of medicine!
Those who were already on the verge of death, with only a breath left, gradually became stronger, and even gradually regained consciousness...

"This is the goddess!"

"Is it Mingzun, the envoy sent by Mingzun, coming to save us?"

Some people began to pray to the sky with fervent expressions.

"Thank you little goddess, thank you little goddess..."

The thin boy with a broken arm kowtowed crazily on the ground, not caring about his head being bruised and bleeding!

His father's body, which was almost out of breath and even starting to stiffen, finally began to rise and fall, and his face quickly turned rosy.

"Hey, this scent seems a bit familiar..."

However, for some "white soldiers", there should be doubts.

In the past, those who had sent people from the Lingquan territory to enter the "Secret Realm of the Imperial Mausoleum" were not too unfamiliar with the scene before them.

"It seems that the 'treasure' was not destroyed by the 'Heavenly Tribulation', but was secretly taken by Bai Yujing..."

However, even these people did not think about the "transformation" of the elixir.

She just thought that Xia Tian put the treasure on her "sister" and created the "persona" of a goddess for her!
In fact, under this medicinal fragrance.

At this time, in the Lingquan territory, in addition to the believers, many residents of the original territory, including the "White Pole Soldiers", looked at "Little Yaochi" with a bit of eagerness on their faces.

Because the injuries accumulated in battles or some internal injuries caused by practice are all recovering quickly, and their whole bodies feel relaxed!
"Thank you Lord Xia for your help. Saving one life is better than building a seven-level pagoda!"

"Now, the merit accumulated by Bai Yujing is probably better than building a square Buddhist pagoda."

Facing Xia Tian who fell to the ground, Xue Baochai said with gratitude.

"The merits of Buddhism? This is not necessary! The Ming Sect itself has inherited the teachings of Buddhism and forced people to become vegetarians... Moreover, the merits of the Eternal Land can only be obtained by solving those catastrophic creatures. But it is much more precious than the merits of Buddhism..."

Xia Tian shook his head.

Compared to Taoism, he doesn't have much love for some Buddhist concepts, and even rejects them a little!
"City Lord Xia! I don't know, can I call you, Brother Xia?"

Shen Xiuer, on the other hand, looked at the small Yaochi in the sky and said with a little envy and longing in her eyes.

"This...of course it's okay!"

Xia Tian remembered what Shen Xiu'er had said before when she took out the "White Jade Spirit Pill".

She didn't want that boy with a broken arm to become an "orphan" too!
This also explains why he was forced to become a human lord at a young age.

It's not like other children who gave up their identity and were transported to their parents!
Xia Tian himself is similar to the other person, and they have a feeling of "sympathizing with each other". Although he recognizes Xiao Yaochi as his "sister", the relationship between the two is actually master and servant!

In addition, he and Shen Xiuer are both human lords and even from Shu Province, so there is nothing wrong with calling him "big brother".

However, names are names, and the "money" to save people this time still has to be paid.

"Brothers must also settle accounts openly!"

Xia Tian secretly said something in his heart.

In fact, this time he can be said to be busy.

But so far, I haven't ended up in any good situation, and I am helping Shen Xiuer!

Although Bai Yujing has always advocated mutual assistance among human territories, Xiaoyaochi has suffered such a huge consumption. After Lingquan Territory has overcome the immediate crisis, it should show something!
This is not a pursuit of profit, but normal Chinese etiquette.

Even Confucius believed that his disciple Duanmu Ci should charge money after helping others.

Otherwise, it will only make it difficult for others.

Others may not pay attention to it, but as the core affairs of the actual management of the territory, Xue Baochai, who was born in a "merchant" family, should not miss this point, right?

Xia Tian is a little curious, what kind of "reward" does Lingquan Territory give?
"Xiu'er wants Brother Xia to ask you to promise something!"

The expression on Shen Xiuer's face was somewhat solemn, and she could tell that she was speaking with some nervousness. Xia Tian frowned slightly.

Does this mean that you are not prepared to give "reward" and continue to ask for "help"?

Although Bai Yujing is willing to provide certain help to the surrounding human territories for the sake of founding the country, he shouldn't go too far, right?

"I wonder if Brother Xia's Bai Yujing is willing to accept a subsidiary territory?"

However, what Shen Xiuer said next moment made Xia Tian stunned.

"What! Affiliated territory."

Owners' territories can be "attached" to each other, provided that the territory level of the one being attached needs to be higher!
Bai Yujing is currently the only "City of Luck", and Lingquan Territory has just been promoted to "town", so naturally the latter can only be affiliated with the former.

"Xiu'er? Are you sure..."

Xia Tian looked at Shen Xiuer uncertainly.

"It's true... In fact, this matter was discussed a few days ago."

A voice rang out. It was Xue Baochai and Qin Liangyu, two core figures of the Lingquan Territory and the real managers!
In fact, just a few days ago.

The arrival of these tens of thousands of "refugees" triggered a heated discussion among the senior leaders of the Lingquan Territory. The main content was whether these people should be admitted?
This seems strange.

Because the human lords have always been very fond of "population".

After all, recruiting people can not only gain luck, but also have the opportunity to obtain rewards from the will of the earth through subsequent upgrades!
Therefore, in terms of personnel, the more the better.

Especially the Lingquan Territory, which has resources such as "Spiritual Spring and Spiritual Soil", relies on the golden rare object building "Fog of War" and Shen Xiuer's "Son of the Plane; Lord Talent" to avoid being affected by the Shadow Clan. "The food reserves are completely sufficient to support less than 100,000 residents.

But faced with such a "god-given opportunity", the senior officials of Lingquan Territory looked a little solemn.

Just because Xue Baochai, who had just participated in Bai Yujing's "Void Auction", was wearing glasses and analyzing the situation for Shen Xiuer!

"Although we have reached the stage of 'luck town', this is just the beginning of the road of luck. The next step of 'building a city' will probably be difficult for us to cope with..."

So far, there is still no other "City of Luck" in the entire area!
This undoubtedly shows that it is much more difficult to advance to become a "luck city" than to become a "luck town".

Among the many human territories in the Lingquan Territory, it is actually not an eye-catching one. Its ability to reach this point is largely due to the talent of Shen Xiuer's "Son of the Plane" and the recruitment of "Xue Baochai", a talented and promising person from the beginning. The big heroes, and later Qin Liangyu and Feng Baoer, are also among the best!
But that's about it.

Because, it has always been in a state of "keeping to itself" hiding in the valley.

But Bai Yujing not only showed great strength at this auction.

It even regards helping major territories to "overcome calamities" as "auction items". Its mentality of wanting to start "expansion" in preparation for the founding of the country is already "obvious"!
Change it to another human territory that is farther away.

Maybe, maybe there is no need to worry for the time being and we can just wait and see.

If it doesn't work, we can choose to "move" the territory, leave this area, and develop again.

But Lingquan Territory cannot. As the closest human territory to Bai Yujing, it is ten miles away from the "Black Iron Castle" where Bai Yujing is stationed.

There is no doubt that it is "the first to bear the brunt"!
Not to mention anything else, except for the ten-mile area occupied by his own territory's luck, the rest of the large area in Lingquan territory has actually been covered by Bai Yujing's "sea of ​​luck clouds"!
You must know that the sea of ​​​​lucky clouds is actually a manifestation of one party's "lucky force" controlling a certain area.

The Lingquan territory is almost surrounded by Bai Yujing's luck. The only thing left that can expand is the "world fragment" where the "Mingjiao" is located!

However, how easy is it to deal with the "Mingjiao"?
These days, the Lingquan Territory is not completely silent. It has already dispatched Wang Wu, the deputy commander of the White Pole Soldiers, a silver hero cultivated in the territory, to the territory of the "Ming Cult" to check for information!
And, we got some news one after another.

Relying on the territory's "market", the Lingquan territory is actually pretty good among ordinary human territories...

Although the population is less than 20,000, the army is only over 2,000.

However, all members of these armies have reached the mortal level, and even the golden arms such as "white pole soldiers" are considered average in Bai Yujing.

However, compared to the Ming Cult, which has a total of 300,000 followers and tens of thousands of "believers" in white, it may not be possible to protect itself, let alone attack!

The luck of the "Son of the Plane" can only take effect within the territory after all. This time Fang La enters the "World Fragments" through his own projection, which is undoubtedly not within the scope of influence!

And these 50,000 "refugees".

According to Xue Baochai and Qin Liangyu's ideas, it actually serves as a test to see Bai Yujing's attitude.

If, because of this, they "raise troops to investigate" and find ways to "suppress" them, Lingquan Territory will hand over these people.

But I still have to try my best to maintain my "independent" identity!

"And if Bai Yujing shows a positive attitude and puts people's lives more seriously, it means that he is a 'Lord of Mercy' and can choose a 'subordinate' target..."

Now, Bai Yujing not only sent Hua Tuo, but even the lord Xia Tian came personally. Even after knowing that the situation was urgent, he even took out his sister and the "treasure" of the territory to save people...

This point alone is enough to make many lords feel ashamed.

After all, although everyone says that human territories should "help each other", if it really falls on you, you probably can't get rid of the word "profit" first!

In fact, strictly speaking, Bai Yujing did not really break away from "interests" and was really superior to others.

Not to mention, before Xia Tian, ​​he was thinking about collecting "remuneration".

Secondly, for Xia Tian, ​​who has "Forging Heavenly Court·Secret Scroll" in his hand and has decided to take the road of promotion to "Qi Luck Dynasty".

Leaving a good impression on the surrounding human territories and forces, thereby making it easier to win the hearts and minds of the people of these territories, and even subjugating them into a piece of their own dynasty's territory, is currently the biggest "interest".

For this reason, what does it matter even if you suffer some "losses"?
"City Master Xia, we sincerely say that... joining Bai Yujing is a better choice for us and for Master Xiu'er..."

Qin Liangyu said.

Although, people often say, "Who says women are inferior to men? Women can also hold up half the sky."

In history, there were also military generals who were "not inferior to men" such as Fuhao and Hua Mulan, and even the only female general in China who was granted a title of marquis, standing right in front of her!
But the truth must be told.

Except for the long-standing matrilineal society, in the Chinese social structure, whether ancient or modern, the leadership is generally dominated by men!

In the entire five thousand years, there was only one empress named Wu Zetian, who was "the sun and the moon in the sky".

Therefore, it is not difficult for the Lingquan Territory to reach this point.

But the further you go, the harder it will become.

Even if there are two female golden heroes and Feng Baobao, this strong person who has reached the "Three Realms" may be able to support Xiu'er to become the "Lord of the City", but it is almost impossible to become the "Lord of the Country"!
Moreover, it is bound to be subject to a lot of pressure.

On the contrary, once joining Bai Yujing, it is equivalent to directly receiving the support of the largest "overlord" strength in the neighborhood. The pressure on Shen Xiuer, Xia Tian's "sister", is suddenly relieved, and her position becomes more stable!

As for the "human lord" who was aloof, he suddenly became a vassal of others.

How can this be accepted so calmly?
For those who are ambitious, it is indeed a reluctance.

But for those human lords who don't have much ambition, the so-called "I would rather be the head of a chicken than the queen of an ox" is just a false proposition!

To put it bluntly, in these days, many human lords were forced to "surrender" to the extraordinary human forces because they were "unbeatable"!
Compared to being captured by Fang La, who forced everyone in the territory to become "Mingjiao members" who could only eat vegetarian food, it was easier for the Lingquan territory to become a subsidiary of Bai Yujing.

"In fact, this may not be an opportunity... Bai Yujing is extremely powerful, and it is almost certain that he will establish a Qi Luck Dynasty in the future... If we can become the first territory to surrender to Bai Yujing... Then we will naturally be able to enjoy all kinds of things. The benefits of planting.

At that time, Xue Baochai was wearing glasses, and his eyes showed the shrewdness of a professional manager.

In particular, at present, Bai Yujing has not started expansion in a real sense, which means that Lingquan Territory will be the first subsidiary territory to join Bai Yujing. Even if it is to prove to other lords that he will treat "lords" preferentially, Xia Tian also I will develop the "Lingquan" territory well! .

This is the development route that is truly suitable for the "Lingquan Territory"! (End of chapter)