Jiang Hao's territory covered three hundred li in every direction, with sides measuring 150 kilometers and a total area of 22,500 square kilometers. What did that mean? It was equivalent to two-thirds of Hainan Island—a truly enormous territory.
With such a vast domain, where should he establish his base? That was a problem, but it did not stump Jiang Hao. He had considered it long ago. Before setting out, he had people purchase five adult Lightning Eagles and formed contracts with them.
Lightning Eagles were not large, roughly the size of Bald Eagles from his previous life. They flew incredibly fast and could cast lightning magic, but in this world, they were only considered low-level magical beasts. Usually, only scouts contracted them to investigate enemy movements.
The Lightning Eagles circled Jiang Hao's territory like reconnaissance satellites. Jiang Hao read the information from their minds, learned the basic layout of the entire territory, and drew a map. After studying it for a while, he finally chose a location.
The group set out again. Two days later, they stopped beside a lake. Pointing at the vast plains beyond it, Jiang Hao said, "We'll build our castle here."
Jiang Hao had not chosen the place at random. He had used Taoist Feng Shui. The terrain here formed a layout of "lakes embracing the city on three sides, mountains sealing in mist and clouds on four." It could be considered a prime feng shui location. Within a dozen li were four rivers that formed three lakes, and the land stood slightly higher than its surroundings, making it ideal for building a city.
This place lay at the center of the territory. Before it stretched boundless plains suitable for farming, while a hundred li behind it stood Taimur Raya Snow Mountain, rich with all kinds