" Mingye, the transport convoy is ready! It's time for us to set off for Nine Yama City."
Chen Mu had been waiting at the door of the house. When he sensed that Mingye's cultivation had come to an end, he spoke up to remind him.
"Okay! Let's go then."
Mingye stood up, smiled at Chen Mu, and they walked out the door together.
The two walked side by side and soon arrived at the gates of Iron Soul City.
In just three short months, Iron Soul Village underwent tremendous changes. Not only did the village area more than double in size, but a magnificent stone city wall was also built. Iron Soul Village was officially renamed Iron Soul City, renowned for its weapon crafting.
Currently, a quarter of Iron Soul City has been designated by Chen Mu as a production site for weapon refining, where a large number of craftsmen and workers are being trained. The site is managed by Li Wei and her daughter Li Taiping.
Chen Mu modeled his design after the intelligent defense fortress of Chen Village, and made further improvements. He used artificial intelligence to monitor the entire Iron Soul City, along with strict access control, to ensure that his weapon-refining and production technology would not be leaked.
The art of weapon crafting is a closely guarded secret, so Chen Mu's actions were perfectly normal and wouldn't attract much attention.
Thanks to automated production technology, Chen Mu only needs to train a small number of technicians to complete the forging of low-end weapons. However, if he wants to continue to develop, he still needs to train more talents.
Chen Mu has now handed over the training to Li Wei. Although Li Wei's talent is not particularly outstanding, she is hardworking, down-to-earth, and willing to learn, making her a very good helper.
On the other hand, Chen Mu had a very complete talent training plan in the AI he brought from the Rune Research Institute. Li Wei only needed to refer to and implement it step by step, and it wouldn't be particularly hard work.
At this moment, more than a dozen carriages and a cavalry force of about five hundred men had already gathered in front of the Iron Soul City gate.
The members of this cavalry unit were of average skill, but their equipment was quite good.
This was naturally thanks to Chen Mu's automated production line. He had also created a set for his own soldiers, based on the equipment standards he had provided to Yan Qingshu.
"Lord Chen Mu, Lord Mingye! Please get in the carriage."
When Gao Fenghai saw Chen Mu and the other man approaching, he bowed respectfully and led them to the carriage in the center of the procession.
Chen Mu and Mingye didn't stand on ceremony and stepped into the carriage. Then they looked at Li Wei and Li Taiping in the crowd.
"While I'm away, Iron Soul City will be in your hands, both of you."
I've granted you access to the city's defensive weapons; if you discover any troublemakers, you can kill them on sight."
"Yes! I will certainly live up to your expectations."
Li Taiping bowed and nodded excitedly.
Chen Mu slowly glanced at the others present, and seeing that everyone was respectfully bowing their heads, he then lowered the curtain of the carriage.
"All hands on deck, let's go!"
Gao Fenghai shouted loudly and led the large group to set off in a grand procession toward the gate.
Given Chen Mu and his companion's strength, they didn't actually need the protection of these cavalrymen, most of whom were not even at the Qi Nourishing Realm. Therefore, he only brought five hundred men with him to Nine Yama City this time.
These 500 men were mainly there to protect the transport convoy and provide some assistance; they were not the main fighting force.
Li Taiping others watched the transport team leave Iron Soul City until the Iron Soul City gates closed, at which point they turned their gaze away.
"Everyone! Since Lord Chen Mu entrusted the safety of Iron Soul City to me before he left, I will do my best to ensure its safety."
Therefore, I hope everyone can cooperate with my work as much as possible in the coming period.
If anyone has any opinions, please feel free to raise them now.
Li Taiping glanced at the people around him and said loudly.
Previously, Iron Soul Village was managed by the Nether Clan. However, after Chen Mu arrived, he promoted himself and Li Wei. Knowing that this might cause dissatisfaction among the Nether Clan, he simply spoke frankly to avoid leaving any hidden dangers.
However, to his surprise, the surrounding high-ranking members of the Nether Clan all behaved very kindly, and even Gao Fenghai's eldest son, Gao Lin, who was the most ruthless, did not show any dissatisfaction.
"Since Lord Chen Mu has given his word, Old Li, you can rest assured! No one here will dare to disobey."
"If anyone dares to disobey you, I'll be the first to not let him get away with it."
A strong, elderly man from the Nether Clan walked up to Li Taiping and patted his chest, assuring him.
His name was Meng Huabin, one of the most respected elders in Iron Soul City, and his strength was among the best in Iron Soul City. With him speaking, Li Taiping immediately felt much more at ease.
In terms of strength, Li Taiping, who is only at the Peak of the Qi Nourishing Realm, is absolutely not convincing.
However, Chen Mu had clearly gained the support of the entire Iron Soul City population during this period, and most people nodded in agreement after Meng Huabin finished speaking.
Okay! Thank you everyone.
I understand that Lord Chen Mu, being Human Clan, is likely to change the status of the Human Clan and the Nether Clan race in Iron Soul City.
But I hope everyone understands one thing: if we only have one pie, no matter how much we fight over it internally, one pie can't possibly feed us all.
But if we can work together to make this pie bigger, bigger than a house, then we won't need to fight at all, and everyone can easily eat their fill.
Clearly, Lord Chen Mu is the one who can make our pie bigger, so I hope everyone can put aside racial differences, consider themselves a member of Iron Soul City, and work together to strengthen Iron Soul City.
May our children and grandchildren not only have enough to eat, but also grow stronger and wealthier!
These were words that Li Taiping had been holding back for a long time, and he took this opportunity to say them all at once.
In fact, among the three great Imperial Court of the Netherworld, only the Manju Imperial Court has a relatively friendly Nether Clan towards the Human Clan.
Although the Nether Clan race generally holds a higher status than the Human Clan due to the difference in strength, the decree issued by Empress Manzhu allows Human Clan to enjoy the same rights as the Nether Clan when their strength is equal.
In the other two Imperial Court, the status of the Human Clan was far worse; the vast majority of the Human Clan were treated as slaves.
Therefore, the Human Clan living within the territory of the Manju Imperial Court are very content, and they will do their best to help the Nether Clan Nether Clan, maintaining a good cooperative relationship with them.
"Good! Well said!"
After hearing Li Taiping's words, the crowd gradually erupted in enthusiastic applause.
For ordinary people, all reasoning is meaningless; what truly matters is ensuring they have enough to eat.
Neither the Human Clan nor the Nether Clan wants Iron Soul City to revert to the impoverished Iron Soul Village of the past. As long as Iron Soul City continues to develop in a positive direction, they will remain united.