Chapter 835

Chapter 835: Expanding Territory

“Respectfully send off the Lord!”

In front of the entrance of Taiwu Pavilion, Elder Chen Zhongjing bowed respectfully to Wang Chen.

Behind him, the stewards and officials who had come to see him off also bowed in unison, saying, “Farewell, Lord!”

Although it was a bit embarrassing, they felt quite pleased to see this formidable figure depart safely.

At first, everyone was anxious about Wang Chen’s arrival, fearing that this extraordinary practitioner, with his unfathomable strength, might come to seek vengeance against Taiwu Pavilion for the Mo family.

This was entirely possible.

However, what surprised everyone was that after both sides sat down to discuss matters in the conference hall of Taiwu Pavilion, they realized Wang Chen was not there to cause trouble.

Wang Chen only made three requests of Taiwu Pavilion.

First, he asked that the various powerful organizations and families in Taiwu City could no longer intentionally make things difficult for or suppress the Mo family.

Although the main branch of the Mo family had already moved outside the city to establish a new base, many collateral relatives were unwilling to leave the prosperous and safe city, nor could they abandon their hard-earned businesses. They chose to remain and live in the city.

Moreover, even members of the main branch of the Mo family often came into the city for shopping and business.

If they were intentionally targeted by the powerful organizations in Taiwu City, they would find it hard to live there in the future.

Second, Taiwu City could no longer target White Deer Academy and Ci Shi Pharmacy with various blockades and schemes.

Finally, the city could not restrict the common people from sending their children to study at White Deer Academy.

To be honest, Wang Chen’s three requests greatly surprised everyone.

Elder Chen and the others had thought that Wang Chen would demand power and wealth from Taiwu City with the great momentum from his victory over Qinyun Palace.

But this was all?

Elder Chen agreed on the spot.

The Chen family he represented had no grievances with Wang Chen. Although they had previously attempted to deal with Ci Shi Pharmacy alongside the Sikong family, nothing irreparable had occurred.

Thus, they were happy to go along with this.

As for the possible reactions from Qinyun Palace, Elder Chen had no time to worry about that anymore.

The Chen family also had people within Qinyun Palace!

After Wang Chen reached an agreement with Taiwu Pavilion, the situation in Taiwu City quickly stabilized and soon returned to its original atmosphere.

Everyone tacitly avoided mentioning the grudges between Qinyun Palace and White Deer Academy, as if nothing had ever happened.

Eventually, even the Sikong family, which had suffered the most losses, did not voice any complaints.

Everything became part of the past.

With the upper echelons of Taiwu City no longer an obstacle, the Mo family’s new foundation was established in just two to three months.

Following Wang Chen’s instructions, the Mo family hired a large number of workers to boldly expand into the misty area!

According to the accepted rules, if a family successfully expanded territory in the misty area, all the land they acquired would belong to them.

The more they developed, the more they would own!

Most of the millions of acres of farmland, medicinal fields, and orchards surrounding Taiwu City were the results of various families expanding over the years, shaped by centuries of mergers and trades into the current landscape.

Wang Chen had no intention of competing for these ready-made fields. Even though his current strength could easily exert oppressive force over Taiwu City, doing so would make him an enemy of all, targeted by the families whose fundamental interests he would harm.

That would be completely meaningless!

He aimed to ignite a humanitarian movement and create unprecedented achievements throughout history, and relying on forceful seizure was absolutely not the way to go!

In the following days, Wang Chen periodically led the disciples of White Deer Academy into the misty area to battle, gather resources, and hunt various fierce beasts.

The first batch of White Deer disciples quickly grew stronger through fierce battles.

Then came the second group, the third group…

The influence of White Deer Academy expanded rapidly like a snowball.

With White Deer Academy at the forefront, the Mo family’s efforts to expand their territory became extremely smooth. Acres of farmland and medicinal gardens were developed along the edge of the Taiwu Mountain Range, continuously spreading towards the plains.

Once fields were opened and farms and village cottages were established, and human presence increased, the mist that once shrouded the land would disappear.

As people advanced, the mist receded, effectively expanding the territory of Taiwu City.

In the past, local large clans and powerful organizations had also joined forces to do the same thing, but after expanding to a certain extent, their losses far exceeded their gains, and with discord among them, they couldn’t continue.

Wang Chen was completely different; wherever he set his will, the tens of thousands of disciples of White Deer Academy rushed forward, their conquering steps relentless.

The fierce beasts dwelling in the misty area fell in large numbers under the control of Hu Jiao Jiao, becoming practice targets and food for the White Deer disciples.

A few higher-level fierce beasts were eliminated by Wang Chen on command, and their blood marrow essence was used to nurture treasures like the Ten Thousand Beasts Bell and the Xumi Ring!

As for the land developed by the Mo family, it was offered to the common people of Taiwu City in a half-sell half-gift manner.

Previously, countless farmers inside and outside Taiwu City worked on rented lands owned by various families, paying high rents each year, and only receiving a small amount of grain to sustain themselves.

Now, they only needed one bone coin to acquire an acre of land, with no need to pay any grain!

It was almost like being given away for free.

Of course, this low price had attached conditions; they still had to participate in road construction, ditch digging, bridge building, and other tasks. Only after completing these tasks would they qualify to purchase land.

Despite this, countless common people still rushed to participate.

In any world, land is a matter of lives for farmers. If they could own land fully belonging to them, they would unleash unimaginable enthusiasm.

Thus, thousands upon thousands of common people joined the ranks of pioneers.

The immense human presence they brought not only quickly dispersed the surrounding mist but also provided Wang Chen with abundant human benevolence, greatly accelerating the gathering speed of his human spiritual light.

Everyone knew that everything they had came from Wang Chen’s kind acts. Without his protection, they wouldn’t be able to live and work in peace here.

Moreover, since Wang Chen was a cultivator himself, some new families quietly worshipped his spirit tablet at home.

They prayed day and night, expressing their gratitude!

As time went by, a new city gradually took shape around White Deer Academy and Ci Shi Pharmacy, with an ever-increasing population.

Although this new city could not compare to Taiwu City in terms of scale, population, or wealth, the vibrant energy it displayed was something the latter could hardly match!

The various family forces within Taiwu City could only watch helplessly, not daring to take any actions to target or sabotage it.

Wang Chen loomed over them like a mountain, pressing down on everyone’s hearts.

They didn’t dare to act rashly!

Including Qinyun Palace.