Qingli County King

Half a day later, Shi Zhizhong came to Jade Spring Peak again. Wang Daoyuan was just about to welcome him into the assembly hall.

Shi Zhizhong repeatedly waved his hand. "No need for such courtesy. His Majesty has agreed to all of the Wang Clan's requests.

"The northern part of Heyang Commandery will temporarily be managed by the Wang Clan, while Golden Goose City will be directly incorporated into the fief of the Qingli County King.

"Baichuan Lake and the surrounding areas will also be incorporated into Qingli Commandery.

"However, the kingdom has yet to be restored, and His Majesty still needs Green Willow Continent to provide resources.

"Once the old capital is recovered, Green Willow Continent will be handed over to the Wang Clan.

"Three days from now, His Majesty will lead the Crown Prince and the Minister of the Imperial Clan to Jade Spring Peak to pay respects to Senior Marquis of Jade Spring.

"At that time, he will also bring the Royal Decree and ceremonial robes for conferring you as Qingli County King.

"But these are extraordinary times, so everything will be kept simple. The ritual of granting land and soil will be omitted. I hope you will not take offense."

Wang Daoyuan smiled. "It is no matter. Restoring the kingdom should take priority at present. Empty formalities should be spared whenever possible."

After exchanging pleasantries with him, Shi Zhizhong left Jade Spring Peak on the grounds that he had important matters to attend to.

After their defeat at Sanhe Market, more than half of the cultivators Zhao Clan had gathered were lost.

Most of the clans they had previously forced into surrender had once more thrown themselves into the embrace of the Three Sects.

The Zhao Clan's resources still mainly had to be transported from Linhai