Building a New City Without Spending Money? How Was That Possible?

What do you want?

Bibi Dong stared into Li Mubai's eyes, their gazes meeting, a hint of interest on her face.

"How about Pope Holiness gives me a raise?"

Li Mubai chuckled.

"Dream on."

Bibi Dong rolled her eyes, then handed the planning map back to Li Mubai, turned her head to the side, and slowly took a step.

She walked straight for three steps before stopping, leaving Li Mubai with her slender back view.

"A reward is not out of the question. But can you guarantee that your planned new city will really make that much money? If it does, forget about a raise; I'll definitely throw a huge banquet to celebrate your achievement."

"But..."

Bibi Dong changed the subject,

"If you can't earn that much money, then I'll have to demote you."

As Bibi Dong listened to Li Mubai's boasting, she was also very excited, after all, it was more than six million in income. However, she was not blinded by the surprise. She still had a skeptical attitude towards Li Mubai's boast.

The Spirit Hall has accumulated wealth over the years, yet it only earns so much money in a year. How could Li Mubai possibly make that much money just by building a new city?

Bibi Dong, for one, was somewhat skeptical.

Just then.

"Teacher."

A voice came from outside the main hall, followed by the sound of crisp footsteps.

Li Mubai turned his head to look.

The newcomer was clad in golden armor, which reflected a dazzling golden light.

It was an acquaintance, Hu Liena.

"What's up?"

Bibi Dong, who had previously worn a unique expression, suddenly became serious and cold, emanating an inexplicable chill that kept people at a distance.

"This... the change is too drastic! Weren't they just chatting and laughing a moment ago?"

Hu Liena sighed inwardly.

Bibi Dong's expression changed faster than turning the pages of a book, leaving her completely bewildered.

But.

Hu Liena could only think these things in her heart; she would never dare to say them aloud.

In response to Bibi Dong's question, she replied respectfully:

"Teacher, there's news about that matter."

"Really?!"

Bibi Dong, whose face had remained completely calm, suddenly showed an inexplicable excitement upon hearing these words.

What was that matter?

Could it be that they are looking for Xiao Wu?

Li Mubai thought to himself.

"Absolutely true. The investigation team has found some clues, but their exact whereabouts are still unclear."

Hu Liena lowered her head slightly and answered truthfully.

Bibi Dong's voice was tinged with excitement. "Good, very good! Pass the word down, continue the investigation along those clues. Notify me immediately of any movement, without fail!"

"Yes!"

Hu Liena responded.

With this matter concluded, Hu Liena then thought about returning to complete the tasks assigned by Bibi Dong.

However, when she turned her head, she was drawn to the planning map in Li Mubai's hand.

"This is...?"

Her eyes scanned the blueprints.

The horizontal and vertical lines, small dots or wavy lines, and some patterns on it puzzled her greatly.

Because she couldn't understand what was drawn on it.

This is the planning map.

Li Mubai waved the blueprint in his hand lightly and casually offered a nonchalant explanation.

The two had met a few times before and weren't strangers, so he casually answered Hu Liena's question.

"A planning map? What's it for?"

Hu Liena was somewhat puzzled.

She did know the purpose of the planning map.

Like typical house construction, a construction plan is provided in advance, and the planning plan is similar.

What Hu Liena didn't understand was why Li Mubai brought this thing to the Pope's Hall.

Is another construction project about to begin, some large-scale building project?

Bibi Dong had been keeping an eye on the two of them.

She never intended to hide this from Hu Liena. Hu Liena was her direct disciple, who had followed her since childhood. There was no need to conceal many things from her, because she knew Hu Liena's character and was willing to trust her disciple.

So when Hu Liena voiced her doubts, Bibi Dong explained, "The blueprints he's holding are for the new city area. They're used for the construction of the new city."

"New city construction?"

Hu Liena still didn't understand.

She's been busy completing tasks assigned by Bibi Dong lately, so she's not quite sure why a new urban area needs to be built.

"That's right, it's the construction of the new urban area. I plan to develop that wasteland in the east of Spirit City into a new district for Spirit City."

"I'm sure you noticed when you came back that there are many more people coming to Spirit City."

There were even more horse-drawn carriages, causing traffic congestion in the city. Clearly, this was caused by overcrowding.

Therefore, the construction of the new urban area is imperative.

This is also for the better development of the Spirit Hall.

After all, population is the source of economic vitality.

If we want to further increase the tax revenue from Spirit City, we must build a new city to retain those who come to Spirit City and turn them into permanent residents.

Only in this way can Spirit City prosper.

Hearing this, Hu Liena nodded slightly, indicating that she understood.

However, another question immediately came to her mind.

"Teacher, with the construction of the new urban area, it seems like the money in our Spirit Hall's treasury isn't quite enough, is it?"

Hu Liena frowned and asked.

She had visited the vault not long ago, and because this year's taxes had not yet been collected, coupled with the various expenses of the Spirit Hall, there was very little money left in the vault.

How much investment is needed to build the new city?

That's an astronomical figure; the money in the Spirit Hall's treasury simply couldn't support such a massive project.

"There's no need to worry about that. The construction of the new city doesn't require the Spirit Hall to invest or participate. On the contrary, not only will they not need any money, but they will also make a fortune from the construction of the new city."

Li Mubai smiled faintly, his tone full of confidence.

"How is this possible?"

Hu Liena raised an eyebrow and looked at Li Mubai with suspicion.

The construction of the new city must be a massive and time-consuming project. If the Spirit Hall doesn't need to participate, then who will? And who has the capability to build such a massive project?

"Why not? No one has the right to judge something before it has been accomplished or failed. Just because you can't do it doesn't mean others are automatically incapable of doing it either. That's not how it works."

Li Mubai shook his head, then rolled up the scroll in his hand.

"You!"

Hu Liena was speechless after being rebuked, and glared angrily at Li Mubai.

After pausing for a moment, she continued, "To knowingly do something that is impossible is foolish!"

"Hehe.

Sometimes, how do you know something is impossible if you don't even try?

Just because the hope is slim?

To refrain from doing something because the hope is slim is a sign of cowardice.

The Great Way is fifty, Heaven covers forty-nine, and one escapes.

There's always a glimmer of hope.

It is unrealistic to simply wait for difficulties to disappear when they arise.

Such a person will surely be swallowed up by difficulties.

Those who dare to fight against fate will ultimately overcome difficulties, although such people are one in ten thousand.

How can you know that you might be one in a million if you don't fight?

That's just twisted logic!

Hu Liena said, somewhat impatiently.

She wanted to say something more, to refute something.

But just then...

A stern, authoritative voice suddenly resounded in the hall.

"Enough!"

Bibi Dong stared at Hu Liena with a solemn expression.

"Teacher, he..."

Stop talking.

Immediately pass on the order and expedite the process.

The construction of the new city has been fully entrusted to Li Mubai.

His words just now were a promise; whether he can keep it remains to be seen.

If he fails and returns empty-handed, I will punish him accordingly.

Bibi Dong interrupted Hu Liena again.

"Yes."

Hu Liena responded respectfully.

She didn't say anything more.

She dared not disobey Bibi Dong's words, nor did she want to.

As she turned around, she glared angrily at Li Mubai, then left the main hall with heavy, shuffling footsteps, as if she wanted to crush something.

Li Mubai didn't take Hu Liena's words to heart.

This was just a minor incident for him.

If he hadn't just made a boast to Bibi Dong, he wouldn't even want to argue with this love-struck woman.

"Pope Holiness, I must take my leave now. The follow-up plans for the new city's construction require my attention."

Li Mubai bowed and took his leave.

Next.

He needed to contact Li Fengheng and then host a banquet for the local gentry and wealthy people to discuss the plans for the new city's construction.

The most important thing is to get those people to voluntarily buy the thugs' stuff and then invest in it.

This is the most important thing!

"Okay, you can go ahead and get back to work."

Listening to Hu Liena's footsteps fading into the distance, Bibi Dong rubbed her forehead and said.

Farewell, Pope's Hall.

Li Mubai then walked alone on the street.

"What's wrong with that old Old Bear, Xiong? I haven't seen him for a week. Could he be playing the role of two women playing with a pearl, keeping a mistress in a gilded cage somewhere?"

However, Li Mubai immediately shook his head, rejecting the idea.

He knew all of Old Bear's wives; they were all tall and burly, with strong personalities.

Perhaps.

They could tolerate Old Bear having affairs outside, but they would never tolerate Old Bear staying out overnight or not coming home for days on end, let alone bringing those women home.

Li Mubai figured that if Old Bear really did that, his several 'beautiful wives' at home would definitely not let him off the hook.

I don't know why.

Although Old Bear loved to travel and enjoy life, he respected his two wives at home very much and followed their suggestions in many matters.

"No way, true brothers should go to great lengths for each other!"

The construction of the new city has prevented me from enjoying music in brothels, while Old Bear is still carefree somewhere else.

This is intolerable!

We must involve him in this!"

Thinking this, a smile involuntarily appeared on Li Mubai's face, and he immediately strode towards the east of the city.

"Excuse me, sisters-in-law, is Old Bear home?"

A mansion in the eastern part of the city.

On either side of the mansion stand two ancient stone statues of mythical beasts, majestic and imposing, in front of the gate.

Now.

Li Mubai stood elegantly in front of the gate, looking at a plump, obese woman who was picking her large nostrils with her little finger and asking her a question.

This woman, though described as a mature woman, could easily be compared to Tyson.

"It's Young Master Li! What a rare guest! Please come in and have a seat."

The plump woman opened the door and, seeing Li Mubai, immediately beamed with joy. She casually wiped her little finger, which she used to pick her nose, on her linen clothes before pushing the door open and letting him in.

Perhaps it's because Old Bear made money gambling... Li Mubai secretly guessed.

Otherwise, why would they be so enthusiastic?

As she led Li Mubai into the hall, the plump woman said, "Old Bear was recently injured and is still recuperating at home. Young Master Li, please have a seat; I'll go make some tea."

"Are you injured?"

Just as he sat down, Li Mubai stood up again, looking astonished.

The news that the Demon Bear was injured struck him as utterly unbelievable.

You need to know.

Demon Bear is a level 95 Titled Douluo!

This level of power has a natural suppressive effect on Soul Master below level 95.

In other words, the Demon Bear's combat power should not be underestimated; ordinary people simply cannot harm it.

But it was precisely this kind of person who got injured.

Even Li Mubai found it somewhat unbelievable.

"Yeah, you didn't know?"

The plump woman was also somewhat surprised.

Logically speaking...

Li Mubai and her husband were both elders in the Spirit Hall, so they should have known about these things.

"They might have been on missions those days, so I'm not sure."

Li Mubai casually brushed it off.

Actually, he didn't have any mission at all.

Not at all!

In the past few days, he had been idly drinking tea and wine by himself, occasionally using any spare money to help those wayward girls. He knew nothing about anything else concerning the Spirit Hall.

If he had known the message, he wouldn't have waited until today to come.

"Sister-in-law, where is Old Bear now?"

Li Mubai asked anxiously.

"He's still in bed. Don't worry, he's tough, he won't die. He just got a minor scrape, it's nothing serious. I'll take you there."

The plump woman's tone lacked any concern for her husband; it was full of indifference.

Soon.

Li Mubai followed her into a spacious bedroom.

"Honey, I want to eat lamb kidneys tonight, grilled to the best, with lots of chili powder, that'll really kick it in."

Hearing the noise at the door, the Demon Bear lay comfortably on the bed in the bedroom and grumbled.

"Eat, eat my foot! I think you're getting worse and worse lately. I have three ram penises, want some?"

The fat woman's loud voice immediately rang out, deafening and filling the entire room. Even the dust on the beams trembled and fell down with the sound.

"My wife is the best! Please, just go out and buy a couple of lamb kidneys, okay?"

The man's normally rough voice now sounded like a little girl's soft whimpering.

Hearing this, Li Mubai felt a chill run down his spine, goosebumps rising from head to toe, making him want to vomit.

Is that Old Bear?

Li Mubai suppressed his nausea and looked at the figure lying on the bed.

"You big idiot! You want to eat lamb kidneys? Do you want to get better so you can go out and seduce those young ladies again?! Don't you dare piss me off, or I'll suck your kidneys dry!"

The plump woman stepped forward and immediately pulled back the thin blanket covering the Demon Bear.

"Still sleeping? Young Master Li is here!"

The Demon Bear paused, "What did you say? Old Li is here? Where is he?"

"Cough..."

The plump woman pointed casually.

The Demon Bear looked over, and the next second, he froze on the spot.

How come he's in the room?

Didn't he hear those coquettish words just now?

It's all over.

Lao Tzu's image has been ruined!