584. Distinguishing Rewards and Punishments

Even with the totem's help, even with the demon's trump card, if a real conflict breaks out and a single attack fails to annihilate them all, then they will likely face their combined sanction... At that point, let alone Grand Speaker Shao Zheng, even several military commanders wouldn't be able to protect him...

However, even if he is not as powerful as Zheng, this is private territory. If things continue to develop in this way, the Tang Clan will definitely have a place in the country in the future!

And it is precisely because of this that, whether they are newly recruited mages or those who have already come here to try their luck, they are all now wholeheartedly dedicating their lives to Moon Snow New City.

After all, if they work harder, their descendants will have the opportunity to obtain more resources, and may even have the chance to surpass them in the future!

Isn't the point of living to have a future?

And isn't the goal we all strive for—for our descendants to be better and better?

"Everything's fine here, you can all go back. After you get back, everyone who came here today will be credited with a merit..." Mu Ningxue said to the security team members who had arrived.

Of course, even though it was nothing serious, Mu Ningxue wouldn't refuse to let them make the trip just because they arrived so quickly.

This area was no longer within their work area, but they still came, and that was enough. Although not all the security mages came, those who rushed here at the first moment deserved to be rewarded!

Tang Miao also strongly agreed with Mu Ningxue's approach.

After all, if you want the horse to run fast but don't want to feed it... in that situation, who would be willing to risk their life for you?

Even if they did run, it would be incredibly slow and full of complaints...

Of course, they wouldn't really be in any trouble even if they weren't rewarded, but getting a small contribution wouldn't be a huge loss. This way, they'd be happy and willing to work hard, which is worthwhile for Tang Miao and Mu Ningxue, isn't it?

The security team members were all incredibly excited, but at the same time, they also felt a moment of silence for those who couldn't make it.

It was like a test. Those who came at the beginning didn't really know what the outcome would be, but they came anyway, thinking that they were part of this community, regardless of the danger.

As for those who are afraid of danger, yet think it's possible that the guards here haven't come, or those who haven't yet realized what's happening, then it's simply their own fate that they are destined to suffer this fate.

Seeing their happy expressions as they left, not even realizing the changes that had occurred here, one could tell that today's events would make many who were still wavering completely consider themselves part of this new aristocratic family.

After all, even if they weren't from the Tang Clan's main branch, having accompanied the family from its humble beginnings to its current status, their position within the family must have been quite high!

Even descendants of the main family have to give these elders some respect.

Of course, such things about the future are not Tang Miao's concern...

"Alright, let's go back too."

Tang Miao said something to Mu Ningxue and Apas, then looked at Dark Serpent and said, "Big guy, we're leaving now. We'll find you some friends to keep you company in a while."

"Hiss hiss hiss~~"

The Dark Serpent felt that Tang Miao was just fooling it and didn't buy it at all.

However... he didn't expect it to comply at all. After all, he wasn't sure if he could find an obedient Totem Beast...

Just like Baxia, if it weren't covered in wounds, it wouldn't have followed me to guard the house.

It's been over a thousand years; even totems have their tempers...

After returning to their residence, Tang Miao took Mu Ningxue back to the house. As for Apas and the others, they were left to their own devices on their own turf.

Of course, after his fun time with Mu Ningxue, he didn't forget to take out the Corrosive Evil Eye. Of course, this wasn't a gift for Mu Ningxue; after all, the true owner of this place was himself, not Mu Ningxue...

Therefore, saying you'd give it to me is a bit much.

Mu Ningxue looked at what Tang Miao had taken out with a puzzled expression, somewhat confused.

What's the meaning of giving me this thing afterwards?

"It's the Corrosive Evil Eye, which I obtained from the Sunset Temple in Cairo. It's quite a treasure; it can release a special light that envelops an area, causing a skin-scorching effect. I haven't researched how to use it yet, but I think placing it in certain locations in our Moon Snow New City could be quite effective," Tang Miao continued to explain.

"How powerful is it?" Mu Ningxue then asked.

Tang Miao added, "It's very powerful. If you stay inside for too long, Commander Level creatures and Advanced Mage will suffer from this evil light."

"We have some islands nearby. Although they are intimidated by Baxia, small groups of Sea Monster still attack them... These islands are rich in minerals, which are one of the main sources of income for our Moon Snow New City. However, these islands are not in Safe Zone, and marine creatures are constantly crawling onto these mineral-rich islands. It often takes a large amount of armed force to ensure the safe transport of these resources back. If this Corrosive Evil Eye is really that effective, it could be used to drive away those endless island invaders," Mu Ningxue said, her eyes lighting up.

The marine life is endless, and island invaders are destructive forces that appear with the tides. Rising sea levels have caused many islands to move further away from the Safe Zone and become more dangerous. Many island mineral veins have been encroached upon. The reason why Moon Snow New City has not been invaded is entirely because Baxia is staying in this area.

But this lazy turtle completely ignored the attack of several hordes of Sea Monster...

Of course, it will work diligently when Tang Miao is around. But if he's not there, and unless a large number of Sea Monster attack, this dog is completely uncontrollable...

However, upon reflection, it's understandable. Baxia is not Totem Beast like Dark Serpent, which has always lived alongside humans. The fact that it didn't attack humans is already quite remarkable.

Demon Beast also have a great need for mineral veins, so places like Golden Reef Island often resemble small battlefields, with small-scale wars between Demon Beast and guards ongoing.

"Sure, if a large number of Sea Monster attack, that damned turtle Baxia won't stand idly by." Tang Miao said, then added, "Alright, you should focus on breaking through to your next super-tier; leave the rest to them."

Upon hearing this, Mu Ningxue nodded and replied, "I understand..."

She does indeed need to advance on her path to becoming a super-tier, and the Ice Crystal Brake Bow is one of her greatest assets!