Side Story 6: The Story of Xia Yang's Parents, Part 3
Xia Shi made arrangements for his brothers who were willing to do serious business, and he funded the formation of a caravan.
If you want to live a stable life, he can help you buy property and settle in Xiling Harbor or nearby towns.
For the few who still wanted to make a living at sea, he also gave them settlement fees and allowed them to find their own way out.
Secretly, he still kept some connections. After all, in this world, there must be some trump cards.
Liu Feng The ship's doctor, Xia Shi was specially invited to the house to be the housekeeper.
This man doesn't talk much, but he is reliable and has good medical skills. He is safe to have around him.
With the support of Xia Shi, Huo Yang quickly established a firm foothold in Xiling Harbor.
She recruited many small groups of pirates and wandering Soul Master nearby to form Harbor Guard, and used Xia Shi's maritime connections to open up trade routes.
Although Spirit Hall later reduced its support to Xiling Harbor, the couple relied on their accumulated foundation to manage the new city in a prosperous manner.
Both of them are at the Soul King level, which alone cannot be considered top-notch, but their Martial Soul Fusion Skill and "Icefire Cage" are Xiling Harbor.
Once they join forces, even Soul Saint will have to worry about three points.
Relying on this, their voice in Xiling Harbor is getting more and more important.
When he was forty years old, Xia Shi had a son, named Xia Yang.
In the same year, with his help, a former pirate friend, who was now a serious businessman, successfully became City Lord of Xiling Harbor.
Xia Shi followed the trend and arranged a baby marriage with City Lord's family. His son Xia Yang and City Lord's daughter Zhao Yanran were connected in this way.
Since the birth of their son, Xia Shi and his wife have focused entirely on their child.
They prepared everything they could find for their son: Spirit Hall advanced meditation method, herbal bath secrets, various exercise methods, etc.
At the same time, Xia Yang is very different from other babies. Even when he was a baby, Xia Yang would neither cry nor fuss. He would bark a few times to remind him when he was hungry or had a bowel movement.
Therefore, they have had high hopes for Xia Yang since they were young.
Xia Yang did not disappoint them. When he was three years old, Xia Yang started learning.
Moreover, Xia Yang is also willing to accept some of the exercises arranged by Xia Shi.
All in all, Xia Shi is full of hope for the future.
Standing on the terrace of Xiling Harbor's newly built mansion, Xia Shi looked at the sea in the distance.
From Sea God Island boy to maritime lord, and now Xiling Harbor a powerful figure, along the way, every choice he made took him in a different direction.
He sometimes thinks, if he followed Steward Ning to the Star Luo Empire, what would happen now?
If I hadn't met Huo Yang, would I still be wandering at sea?
The sea breeze blows by, bringing a salty smell.
Xia Shi turned around and looked into the house. Huo Yang was holding her son and humming softly. Liu Feng was pruning flowers and trees in the yard. Everything was peaceful and solid.
He smiled, those "ifs" didn't matter anymore.
The important thing is that he is standing here at this moment, surrounded by people worth cherishing, and in front of him is a future that he can look forward to.
That's enough.
Martial Soul of Huo Yang is Blazing Flame Tiger, Innate Soul Power level five.
In the strict selection system of the Spirit Hall, this Qidian is not the highest, but it is definitely not the lowest either.
Innate Soul Power Level 5 is enough for her to break away from the ranks of ordinary people and step into the world of Soul Master.
On the day when Martial Soul was awakened at the age of six, Deacon, who came to the orphanage to awaken Martial Soul for a group of orphans, looked at the light on Testing Crystal and then at the flaming tiger shadow in the little girl's palm. He nodded and said, "If you are willing to join Spirit Hall, please leave with me."
Since then, Huo Yang's life has been closely tied to the Spirit Hall's.
The palace provided her with food and clothing, taught her how to read and practice, and she grew up step by step.
When she was sixteen years old, she broke through Level 30 and became Soul Elder.
He is not the fastest among the kids in the same batch, but he is still in the middle and upper reaches.
When she was eighteen years old, orders came from above and she was sent to Xiling Harbor.
Xiling Harbor is a newly built port in the Spirit Hall, located at the Heaven Dou Empire West Coast.
It was originally just a desolate bay. Due to the war needs of the Spirit Hall against Sea God Island, it was selected to be built as an advance base.
The mission is clear: establish Martial Soul Branch Hall, gather Soul Master forces at sea, and prepare for possible attacks on Sea God Island in the future.
Huo Yang was a little surprised when he received the order.
She has never been to the seaside and knows nothing about maritime affairs.
But she understood the rules in the palace: she would do what was arranged by the superiors.
Following a team of more than a dozen people, she came to Xiling Harbor.
At that time, the port was just taking shape, with building materials piled on the docks, people coming and going on the construction site, and the smell of sea and wood filling the air.
The location of the branch hall was in a newly opened open space, and a few temporary houses were the initial stronghold.
The work went smoothly at first.
The construction of the port is progressing step by step, and the branch temple has also begun to recruit local Soul Master.
But a few months later, the progress was much slower than expected.
Most of the Soul Masters on the beach are accustomed to freedom and are not interested in the Spirit Hall's set of rules.
The few who are willing to join have varying strengths.
That day, Purple-Clothed Bishop from the branch hall called Huo Yang into the room.
This Bishop is in his fifties and has been in the palace for most of his life. He always speaks slowly but with unquestionable weight.
"The pressure from above is tight."
Bishop picked up the teacup, blew away the foam, and continued, "At this rate, we won't be able to complete the task in ten years, let alone three to five years."
Huo Yang stood in front of the table and did not answer the call.
She knows there is a sequel to Bishop.
Sure enough, Bishop put down the tea cup, looked up at her, and explained, "So, if we want to complete the task, we have to change our thinking."
"What other ideas?"
Huo Yang asked.
"If those Soul Masters at sea who do not belong to Sea God Islands, especially those pirates, can be collected, the progress of our mission will be much faster."
"Pirate?"
Huo Yang frowned and said, "Those people are wild and untamable, I'm afraid they are difficult to control."
"That's why we have to find a way."
Bishop tapped his fingers lightly on the table and said, "I heard that West Coast has a pirate named Xia Shi who is very popular recently."
"Young and powerful, he also has a fleet of ships under his command."
"If we can pull him over, others will naturally follow suit."
Huo Yang heard the meaning of the words and asked, "Do you want me to contact him?"
Bishop said without comment, "You are young, you look good, and you are safe in your work."
"I'll leave this matter to you, I'll rest assured."
He paused, then added, "Of course, how you do it depends on yourself."
"You know the rules in the temple. There are certain things you can and cannot say, and some words you can and cannot say."
"So, you have to use your discretion."
The words are vague, but the meaning is very clear.
Huo Yang felt heavy in his heart when he walked out of the room.
She knows what Bishop means, which is to use a honey trap.