Wealth in billions (two chapters, ten thousand words)

The stone-cutting operation immediately attracted a large crowd.

This price is the main reason why it has attracted so many people.

Seeing that Fang Weiyan was so young, yet spent nearly a million to buy Shitou to have it cut open, I didn't see Fang Weiyan get close to the Shitou to examine it.

By all accounts, Fang Weiyan seemed like a rich kid who came here to have fun.

Coupled with Fang Weiyan's relaxed demeanor, showing none of the tension others displayed when they were about to have their stones cut, it made people even more convinced that Fang Weiyan was there to have fun.

As the crowd watched, the Shitou was quickly cut open.

The first thing to be cut open was a large Shitou about half a person's height. When everyone saw how it had been cut open, their faces twitched.

"This material looks so good! Such beautiful material is definitely going to appreciate in value!"

"It looks like it's made of icy jade. The proportion of the material isn't particularly large, but it's still quite amazing."

"This material should easily fetch at least eight or nine million, right?"

"Eight or nine million? I feel that's a bit low, I'm afraid it'll be more than that."

The Shitou, which cost over 500,000 yuan, suddenly turned out to be very valuable after being cut open, leaving many people wide-eyed in astonishment.

Those who had just carefully examined the Shitou were filled with regret upon seeing this scene.

If I had been the one to do it before, wouldn't I have made a profit?

The shop owner, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but twitch his lips at the sight.

To be honest, many people have seen this Shitou, but some are unsure of what to do, so he himself didn't dare to cut it.

The asking price was over 500,000, but I never expected there to be such good material inside.

As soon as the Shitou was cut open, people immediately asked Fang Weiyan he would sell it.

Fang Weiyan remained calm and composed, and after indicating that he wanted to sell, he discussed the price with the other party.

Taking advantage of this lull, Fang Weiyan had others cut the other Shitou as well.

Without exception, Shitou that were cut open increased in value.

After a brief discussion, the deal was struck.

Fang Weiyan received 16,788,000, and the change was 88,000, which was also the other party's way of wishing for good luck.

The money arrived quickly, and Fang Weiyan.

With over ten million yuan in his account, Fang Weiyan can squander it for a while longer.

Unfortunately, Fang Weiyan has not yet reached the point of being approachable and wealthy.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have to worry about money; he could just buy whatever he needed.

If Emperor Kaide were to pass away and various regions were to be divided into separate fiefdoms and independent governments, Fang Weiyan might still be able to use the money in his hands to forcibly boost the nation's strength.

"Sigh, I'll wait until I'm financially independent and need money before going to the casino to make a quick buck. For now, I'd better play it safe."

The Shitou here can only yield this much at best; there's nothing Fang Weiyan can do about it.

Having a little more money in his pocket, Fang Weiyan hailed a taxi and hurriedly left. He still needed to go to the airport to return to Cloudwater City, and then go back to Pingshui City.

As I left, I said goodbye to Su Qingyun.

Immediately afterwards, Fang Weiyan hurriedly returned to Cloudwater City.

By the time the plane landed and Fang Weiyan returned to Cloudwater City, it was already evening.

Fang Weiyan arrived at the foot of Frost Crimson Peak by carriage and spent some time returning to the Daoist temple.

After drinking the medicine, Fang Weiyan's body was indeed much different. He climbed up the mountain in one go without even being out of breath.

Back at the Daoist temple, Fang Weiyan glanced at the koi carp still in the wishing well and breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing that they were all there.

Immediately afterwards, Fang Weiyan returned directly to Pingshui City.

"Tao Lingluo."

It was already dark by now, and Tao Lingluo should be resting in the backyard of the yamen, having transformed herself into a peach tree.

When Fang Weiyan came over, he called out.

Tao Lingluo transformed into human form and asked with some confusion, "What is it, sir?"

"Go back to Divine Farmer Valley and ask Uncle Bai if he can provide the required amount of medicinal herbs in the future, still trading with fertilizer."

"I'll give you thirty more bags when you get back."

It was already dark. Fang Weiyan thought for a moment, and since Tao Lingluo was a demon and didn't have the concept of working overtime, he decided to let her go.

Upon hearing the number thirty bags, Tao Lingluo's face lit up with joy. "Yes, I'll go right away!"

After saying that, Tao Lingluo turned into a wisp of green smoke and disappeared.

In recent times, she has recovered considerably, and even if she encounters other demons at night, she is confident that she can escape.

Seeing Tao Lingluo leave, Fang Weiyan glanced at the time and estimated that Tao Lingluo would be back early the next morning.

After giving the instructions, Fang Weiyan felt relieved.

Next, let's see how much fertilizer is needed in Divine Farmer Valley.

If the demand isn't very high, things might get a bit complicated.

The next day.

When Fang Weiyan woke up, Tao Lingluo was already waiting outside the door.

Fang Weiyan pushed open the door and saw Tao Lingluo standing there. His spirits lifted immediately. "So, what did Divine Farmer Valley say?"

"Uncle Bai from Divine Farmer Valley said that they need a continuous supply of fertilizer and hope to continue trading at the previous price."

Tao Lingluo immediately replied upon hearing this.

Upon hearing this, Fang Weiyan's face lit up with joy. The other party needed a continuous supply of fertilizer, which was perfect!

He was also worried that the other person would only use it once and then not need it anymore.

"My lord, there's really no need to worry. What you have is extremely important to the plant spirits; it's practically a necessity. When I went to Divine Farmer Valley this time, I sensed something different."

Tao Lingluo recounted to Fang Weiyan what she had seen in Divine Farmer Valley the previous night.

The Divine Farmer Valley Divine Farmer Valley now is completely different from before. When she first went there, she could clearly feel the barrenness of the land.

This time when I went there, the land in Divine Farmer Valley had recovered a little, and even with just that little recovery, it felt very different.

She saw many newly grown spirit medicine. The last time she went there, there were almost no new spirit medicine in Divine Farmer Valley, only some old ones.

Comparatively speaking, the fertilizer provided by Fang Weiyan gave Divine Farmer Valley a new lease on life.

In addition, those spirit medicine themselves also require fertilizer, as does the land.

As a result, there will be a great demand for fertilizer in that area in the short term.

"Oh, right, Uncle Bai came along too. Sir, why don't you speak with them yourself?"

Tao Lingluo paused slightly at this point, then led Fang Weiyan to Uncle Bai.

Fang Weiyan looked at Uncle Bai in front of him, who seemed to be in much better condition than last time, and couldn't help but smile knowingly.

"That little demon should have explained the general situation to the master just now."

Upon seeing Fang Weiyan in front of him, Uncle Bai immediately stood up and said something.

Fang Weiyan nodded and sat down with the other person. "I wonder how many roots Divine Farmer Valley can provide each month?"

"It depends on the adults' needs. If they need it, providing 100,000 units per month is not a problem."

One hundred thousand roots, each containing a considerable amount of medicinal liquid, need to be diluted further, one hundred thousand roots should be enough.

Fang Weiyan thought about it to himself and felt that 100,000 was a good amount.

"Okay, let's do 100,000 units then, trading once a month on the first, how about that?"

"Good!"

Uncle Bai was also very happy at this moment. He had met such a person who had what he needed and whose business was also very good and inexpensive.

This was a very rare opportunity for him.

After that sound subsided, other medicinal herbs were able to grow in Divine Farmer Valley.

After the deal was finalized, Fang Weiyan breathed a sigh of relief, as did Uncle Bai, as both parties had gotten what they wanted.

"Oh, by the way, before I leave, I'll give you a piece of information. When I arrived, I saw quite a few demons outside Pingjiang City, and they seem to have ill intentions. You should be careful, sir."

Uncle Bai was about to leave, but after thinking about it, he decided to inform Fang Weiyan of this news.

If Fang Weiyan dies, he won't be able to find fertilizer anymore. We should still remind Fang Weiyan to be careful.

Many demons?

Fang Weiyan's expression changed slightly upon hearing this. "Is there a female ghost among them, dressed in white?"

"There is such a person, but unfortunately, I am a plant spirit and have never been involved in such karma. Otherwise, I could have easily helped you resolve this matter."

Uncle Bai sighed, then drifted away.

The plant spirits and monsters in Divine Farmer Valley do not get involved in these karmic consequences, so they cannot intervene to resolve such matters.

Anyone who does it will be expelled from Divine Farmer Valley.

"It wasn't just that female ghost..."

Fang Weiyan frowned, suddenly realizing that the more densely populated a place is, the more demons it attracts?

Could it be that because so many people have come from Jiangcheng, the number of demons targeting this place has also increased?

After thinking about it, it does seem to be a little possible.

However, with these guys all mixed up, things are getting complicated.

Recently, the number of Incense Offerings at the Daoist temple has increased significantly, and the quality has improved considerably. Let's wait and see.

Fang Weiyan thought about it and felt that it was possible to wait for the time being.

"Demon..."

Upon hearing this, Tao Lingluo's eyes widened suddenly. "My lord, give me enough fertilizer, and I'll go and kill them for you!"

At this moment, Tao Lingluo perked up and stared at Fang Weiyan with bright eyes.

"Ha?"

Fang Weiyan was also taken aback by Tao Lingluo's words, and looked at her suspiciously, "You have such ability?"

"If Little Demon recovers some of her strength, she can definitely handle those guys. You know, Little Demon has a grudge against them!"

At this point, Tao Lingluo gritted her teeth.

When she was undergoing her tribulation, all these guys came to covet her body.

In the end, she failed to transcend the tribulation. If she hadn't used her Divine Ability to escape, she would have perished. However, her body was looted by these guys.

Thinking of this, Tao Lingluo couldn't help but grit her teeth.

"So these guys have a grudge against you, and you're asking me for favors so you can go and kill them?"

Fang Weiyan couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, and looked at the other person with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Tao Lingluo's heart skipped a beat, and her face turned somewhat embarrassed. "My lord, you can't say that. I haven't recovered my strength yet. If I had, I would certainly seek revenge, but it would still be to help you, my lord."

She's quite the talker.

Fang Weiyan wasn't bothered by the other party taking the opportunity to ask for fertilizer; what mattered was getting rid of the female ghost so that she wouldn't keep watching him from outside.

This is also a good thing for Fang Weiyan.

After thinking for a moment, Fang Weiyan nodded. "Alright, you can use the fertilizer in the warehouse as you see fit, but you absolutely must take care of that female ghost outside, as well as the other demons."

"Rest assured, my lord, I will definitely wipe them out!"

Upon hearing this, Tao Lingluo became incredibly excited. "How about you promise me even more, sir? I'll send that female ghost to your bed later!"

Having heard that some people actually quite like this kind of thing, Tao Lingluo couldn't help but probe a little.

"Go to hell!"

Upon hearing this, Fang Weiyan couldn't help but swear. He had no particular fetishes and didn't want to play with this female ghost.

"This little demon doesn't have a younger sister. If you're willing to add one, she can manage on her own!"

Tao Lingluo felt that the fertilizer in the warehouse would eventually run out, so she needed to think of more ways to get more.

They're willing to sacrifice themselves right now, but it's not a bad deal for her.

Occasionally, when she gets closer to Fang Weiyan Fang Weiyan, she can smell his fragrance, which makes her want to lean closer to Fang Weiyan.

Fang Weiyan was speechless. What was this guy thinking?

"Alright, alright, you can go back to your work now."

Fang Weiyan waved his hand, urging the other party to hurry up and start cultivating.

These fairies are fairies, not humans, so they don't have any sense of shame or anything like that, and they just say things casually.

Seeing Fang Weiyan Tao Lingluo pouted in disappointment.

What a pity, it's just a matter of adding points, adults are too stingy.

Tao Lingluo left, while Fang Weiyan took the books he had compiled and had the clerk summon the city's scholars and doctors.

Soon, the lobby was filled with people.

The doctor and the gentleman stood in two separate rows.

Fang Weiyan put down the books in his hand and let them each take a copy.

"This book will be needed to teach the children in the city once the academy opens. Are any of you capable of doing that?"

Even if you don't understand some of the content in these selected books, you can still learn something by reading them carefully.

After all, these gentlemen are not children anymore, and they already have a foundation, so Fang Weiyan doesn't think they can't learn it.

Fang Weiyan didn't think that everyone in this world was dumber than modern people; they just had different levels of knowledge.

The reason why modern children know so much is because of the widespread use of mobile phones, which allows them to inadvertently access a lot of knowledge.

Unlike here, many people are not unintelligent because they lack access to education.

Upon hearing this, a group of elderly gentlemen opened the books in their hands and looked at them. Some of the books they held were about arithmetic, some were about language, and some were about basic physics principles.

The old gentlemen understood the basic mathematics after just a few glances.

They found it very novel, consisting of Arabic numerals and mathematical symbols.

These things were no challenge for them; they were just some basic principles of physics. The illustrations above left them completely bewildered.

Fang Weiyan knew that some of the physics principles might not be very applicable here, so he only selected the ones that were usable and put them in.

The old gentlemen stared at the books in their hands for a long while before looking up, their expressions filled with shock.

"Sir, do you really want to teach us this knowledge?"

They were somewhat alarmed; the imperial court's selection of officials didn't involve testing on these things.

"Well, you'll need to learn the content here yourselves before you teach it. Then I'll give you a salary of eighty catties of fine rice per person per month."

Eighty jin (40 kg), and it's all polished rice!

Upon hearing this, the gentlemen present exchanged glances.

After thinking about it, I figured since it's something adults are going to teach, I might as well teach them.

This salary of eighty catties is enough.

Upon realizing this, the gentlemen present immediately agreed.

Seeing that the doctors had agreed, Fang Weiyan turned to the physician beside him and asked, "Is there anything you don't understand in the medical books you're reading?"

The medical book contains only simple outlines and basic treatments for various diseases; it is essentially a comprehensive guide.

These medical books should be extremely useful to these doctors.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, the doctors all showed signs of excitement, some even blushing with excitement.

"My lord, the diseases recorded in this medical book have resolved my doubts for many years. Furthermore, they can be corroborated by the diseases recorded in many other books, but what is written here is much more comprehensive!"

"This is a divine medical book! Who wrote it? It must have been written by a legendary physician!"

The doctors were already incredibly excited, but seeing Fang Weiyan keep asking questions, they didn't dare to speak.

Now that Fang Weiyan had asked them, they naturally began to speak.

Fang Weiyan breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the doctors could all understand the text.

"Okay, take these medical books with you and study them yourselves. You can go now."

After distributing the books he had, Fang Weiyan waved his hand, indicating that they could leave.

Upon hearing this, everyone present, holding their books, respectfully withdrew.

After these people left, Fang Weiyan took out some items, which were some carpentry tools.

Fang Weiyan bought over a hundred sets and brought them over, thinking they could be used by the carpenters in Pingjiang City.

Summon the yamen runners to deliver these items to the carpenters in Pingjiang City.

Then, Fang Weiyan instructed Lin Liyun to allow the other party to expand their recruitment.

Having just received over ten million, Fang Weiyan felt he was rich again, and could hire more people.

As before, we still need to vet the recruits.

Try your best to control the general character of the people you recruit.

Later, I'll go buy some weapons and other supplies to arm my men.

In the past few days, the population of Pingjiang City has reached nearly 100,000 households.

Fang Weiyan estimated that the 100,000 households should arrive soon. With so many people, the yamen runners would not be enough to patrol at night without recruiting more people.

This is also preparation for the future, as those rebellious officials might make their move at any time.