Continuous Summoning

Ignoring the astonished craftsmen, Ye Qiu thought, This is enough to shock them? What will they do later? Won't they be scared to death?

With the villa, Ye Qiu felt as though he had returned to modern times and to his hometown. Lying lazily on the large bed in the villa's bedroom, he felt a wave of contentment. Everything about the Dou Qi Continent was good, but he still missed life on Earth somewhat. After all, he had lived there for fifteen years, while he had only been on the Dou Qi Continent for two months. Perhaps this was what people called homesickness.

"Ding! Achievement obtained: Sounding Gama. The Host's name has become renowned among the upper echelons of the Gama Empire. The major factions have listed the Host as someone who must never be offended. Reward: one D-Rank Designated Group Summoning Card (100 people), three B-Rank Random Character Summoning Cards, and five hundred Myriad Realms Coins. Rewards have been issued."

"System, what's going on? How did I become famous throughout Gama?" Hearing the system's voice, Ye Qiu abruptly sat up and asked.

"The system does not make judgment errors. The Host's name has indeed spread among the upper echelons of the Gama Empire."

"Could it be Jia Xingtian and Yun Yun... Hahaha, what divine support!" After thinking it over, Ye Qiu quickly understood the key and burst into laughter.

"Oh, right, System. I understand the other rewards, but what exactly is that hundred-person designated summoning card?" Ye Qiu asked in confusion.

"A Designated Group Summoning Card can be used to summon a group of people from a certain profession. The Host has received a D-Rank Group Summoning Card for one hundred people. In other words, the Host may summon a team of one hundred D-Rank characters from the same profession."

"Oh? Good! Just when I was getting sleepy, someone brought me a pillow. I was just thinking that Fa Hai alone couldn't possibly spread Buddhist Dharma by himself. Now he has help." Hearing the system's explanation, Ye Qiu clapped excitedly and cheered.

"System, use the D-Rank Group Summoning Card. Designated profession: monks." Ye Qiu said as he fiddled with the consecrated Buddhist bead bracelet he had received from Fa Hai.

"Ding! Summoning one hundred D-Rank monks. Summoning successful." The card vanished, and a flash of intense light burst forth. One hundred bald heads appeared in Ye Qiu's bedroom.

"Uh..." Seeing the crowd packed so tightly that they were nearly face-to-face, Ye Qiu's mouth twitched.

With bald heads all around him and no room even to set foot, Ye Qiu could not open the door. Helplessly holding his forehead, he felt a headache coming on. Whoosh! A stream of force shot out and pierced through the door lock, flinging the door open.

Watching several people by the doorway roll straight out, Ye Qiu could not help bursting into laughter. More than a hundred monks were squeezed into a ball, while seven or eight of them rolled about on the floor. The sight was simply too beautiful.

"Hehe, all of you, go to the hall." Forcing himself to calm down, Ye Qiu said to them.

"Yes, Marquis." The monks bowed.

"Ahahaha." Once everyone had left and Ye Qiu was alone in the room, he could no longer hold it in and laughed heartily to his heart's content...

In the villa hall, Ye Qiu leaned against the sofa and swept his gaze across the crowd. He discovered that the hundred monks varied greatly in strength. The stronger ones were about on par with him, around Three Star or Four Star Dou Shi, while the weaker ones only had eight or nine stages of Dou Qi.

"How can people of the same D-Rank differ so much in strength?" Ye Qiu did not understand.

"The system classifies characters according to the power levels of the myriad worlds. Among the Myriad Realms, someone with one stage of Dou Qi and a One Star Dou Shi belong to the same category; there is no distinction between them." The system explained.

"Tsk, tsk, that really is something. Fine, keep using the B-Rank Character Summoning Cards. Use all three." Ye Qiu said, playing with the Buddhist beads in one hand while making a broad gesture with the other.

"Ding! Using a B-Rank Random Character Summoning Card. Xiao Feng from the world of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils has been summoned. Using a B-Rank Random Character Summoning Card. Lin Pingzhi from the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer has been summoned. Wang Yi, an urban mystic master, has been summoned."

Seeing the three people who had appeared out of thin air before him, dressed in entirely different styles, Ye Qiu's eyes lit up when he noticed Wang Yi, who came from a modern city. This was a true fellow townsman in every sense.

"Greetings, Marquis." The three cupped their hands and said.

"No need for formalities, no need for formalities. Everyone, don't stand on ceremony." Ye Qiu rose and walked over. Aside from Wang Yi, whom he did not know well, the others were both famous figures whose names Ye Qiu had long known.

Ye Qiu turned his gaze to the first man on the left. He was an imposing man in his thirties, wearing a gray old cloth robe that was slightly torn. He had thick brows, large eyes, a high nose, a broad mouth, and a square face weathered by hardship. Whenever he looked around, he radiated immense authority.

Name: Xiao Feng

From: Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils

Age: Thirty

Strength: Four Star Dou Wang

Cultivation Method: Dragon Subduing Heart Method (Profound Rank High Level)

Skills: Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms (Earth Rank Low Level), Dragon Capture Skill (Profound Rank High Level), Dog Beating Staff Technique (Profound Rank High Level), Arhat Fist (Profound Rank Low Level)

Talent: Four Star

Personality: Bold, generous, unconcerned with minor details, chivalrous and loyal

As expected of Hero Xiao. Despite being in a Low Martial World, his strength has already reached the Dou Wang realm! I wonder how far his talent can take him on the Dou Qi Continent? Ye Qiu thought as he read Xiao Feng's profile.

Then he looked at the second man. This man had delicate features and was exceptionally handsome, more handsome than any prosperous beauty and more beautiful than a fine woman. He was a frail, beautiful youth, even more alluring than a woman dressed as a man, more captivating than a courtesan, and prettier than a bride.

Even Ye Qiu could not help feeling that the man's cold demeanor carried the charm of the Jade Maiden Nineteen Swords. His figure was exquisite and elegant to the extreme, tall and slender, like jade standing in the wind. He truly did not look like a man.

Name: Lin Pingzhi

From: The Smiling, Proud Wanderer

Age: Twenty

Strength: Nine Star Dou Ling

Cultivation Method: Evil Exorcising Heart Method (Earth Rank Low Level)

Skills: Evil Exorcising Swordplay (Profound Rank High Level), Jade Maiden Nineteen Swords (Profound Rank Low Level)

Personality: Courteous in conduct, gentle on the outside yet strong within; outwardly refined, humble, calm, and composed; inwardly proud, stubborn, fierce, patient, resilient, and resolute.

Talent: Four Star

"Damn, a Nine Star Dou Ling and an Earth Rank Low Level Evil Exorcising Heart Method. Then... then that guy has already..." Looking at the white-robed man, who was far more handsome than himself, Ye Qiu suddenly felt a chill between his legs.

Forget it, forget it. A eunuch is a eunuch. At least he won't harm the women of the Dou Qi Continent. With that face of his, who could resist him? Still, I've always been curious what a eunuch looks like. Maybe I should ask Lin Pingzhi to show me later... Ye Qiu thought lewdly.

"Oh? The last one is a fellow townsman, a modern man!" Ye Qiu looked at the final person. He wore black clothing and had bangs. His features were handsome and carefree, while his temperament seemed detached from worldly affairs. He had the air of a reclusive master living in a city, only slightly less handsome than Lin Pingzhi.

Name: Wang Yi

From: Modern Strange City

Age: Twenty-six

Strength: Two Star Dou Ling

Cultivation Method: Profound Heart Righteous Method (Profound Rank High Level)

Skills: Soul Binding Art (Profound Rank Middle Level), Palm Thunder (Profound Rank High Level), Talisman Drawing (C-Rank)

Personality: Practical, dislikes making excuses, skilled at management, president of a major urban corporation, possesses a strong sense of justice, despises those who bully the weak, but only intervenes when doing so will not implicate himself.

Talent: Three Star

"Heh, so this guy is the weakest one. Still, that is the nature of most modern people. I'm probably the same—only helping when it won't drag me down. And he's even a CEO. Heh." Seeing Wang Yi's profile, Ye Qiu thought helplessly.

"Alright, everyone. Welcome, and thank you for coming all the way from China to assist me." Returning to business, Ye Qiu cleared his throat and cupped his hands.

"You are too courteous, Marquis." Everyone returned the gesture. The system had already implanted some information into them.

"I believe you all know that Zen Master Fa Hai will hold a Dharma lecture at Green Mountain Temple in three days. By then, the leaders of the major factions will likely all arrive, and we will also exchange our national documents with the Gama Empire. Therefore, we must let them see the strength of China and ensure that they do not dare look down on us. Only then can we develop the territory that the Gama Empire promised us in peace." Ye Qiu spoke solemnly.

His tone stirred everyone present, and they understood that the matter three days later was of the utmost importance.

"Yes, please rest assured, Marquis. We will certainly not disappoint you." Led by Xiao Feng, everyone answered.

Xiao Feng truly deserves to be the most loyal and righteous man in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. What a pity that in the original story, he... Seeing Xiao Feng's impassioned expression, as though he were ready to lay down his life for Ye Qiu, Ye Qiu felt deeply moved.

After thinking for a moment, he slowly said, "Xiao Feng, from now on, you will take command of Green Mountain Town's guard force. You may recruit personnel from the entire town. In three days, you will be responsible for Green Mountain Town's order and security. As the Great Emperor of modern times, I hereby confer upon you the title of Sky Dragon Viscount. Have a Lord's residence built immediately. Build it... beside my villa."

"Thank you, Marquis. Xiao Feng will surely give his life in return for your great kindness." Hearing Ye Qiu's words, Xiao Feng immediately knelt to express his gratitude. The others looked at him with envy.

"Mm. Lin Pingzhi is hereby appointed as a Marquis Mansion Guard and granted the title of Smiling Wanderer Baron." Noticing the others' envy, Ye Qiu thought for a moment before speaking. Fa Hai would be busy spreading Buddhist Dharma, and Ye Qiu happened to need someone to spar with.

"Thank you, Marquis." Lin Pingzhi likewise knelt and gave thanks.

"Wang Yi is hereby appointed Deputy Ambassador and granted the title of Carefree Baron. Once the embassy is completed, you will move in and assist me in organizing internal affairs. The remaining monks will reside at Green Mountain Temple and await Zen Master Fa Hai's instructions."

"Yes, Marquis."

While Ye Qiu was busy assigning everyone their duties for the major event three days later, others had also begun making their way toward Green Mountain Town.

And because of Ye Qiu's instructions, Jia Xingtian had also sent half the treasury assets from the other four cities and one town to Green Mountain Town, placing them in Ye Qiu's hands. This delighted Ye Qiu immensely.

With this batch of assets, he could further arm himself before everyone arrived in Green Mountain Town.

In his delight, Ye Qiu immediately showed Jia Xingtian goodwill and informed him that when they exchanged national documents and ceremonial gifts three days later, the Huaxia Empire would present a great treasure.

This made Jia Xingtian happy as well. It seemed that ceding six cities had not been such a great loss after all.

Of course, Ye Qiu was not the sort of fool who would hand over a lavish gift for nothing. In three days, the major factions of the Gama Empire would gather together, making it the perfect opportunity to promote China's rare goods. This way, Ye Qiu could sell items bought cheaply from the system—items they had never seen before—to them at high prices, then sell the things he received from them back to the system. That would earn him more Myriad Realms Coins. Thus, missions were dead, but people were alive. Wisdom was crucial in any world!