Development and Identity Jade Plaques
The aftershocks of the destruction of the Daozhen Sect lasted for more than a month before gradually subsiding.
However, the construction of the sixth state Luozhen Province, never stopped.
Since the Immortal Vein landed and the ten Ancestral Vein nurtured it, the concentration of Spiritual Qi in Luozhen Province has been increasing day by day.
As the earth's veins rose higher and higher, spiritual springs appeared everywhere. The once barren Black Stone land was now covered with lush green grass and spiritual trees, and the outlines of mountains, rivers, and seas became clearer day by day.
As the main city of Luozhen Province, Luozhen City is located three hundred miles north of the Immortal Vein Eye, and its scale has already expanded several times over.
The wide main street is paved with green jade and lined with shops on both sides, including alchemy shops, utensil shops, talisman shops, and Spirit Cuisine shops.
The streets were bustling with people, and cultivators speaking in various dialects from the Five Provinces mingled shoulder to shoulder. Some carried their bags and sought out sects to join, some set up stalls to sell Great Wilderness specialties of the Great Wilderness, and others gathered in groups of three or five to discuss where newly discovered spirit mines had been found and where high-level wild beasts had appeared.
"Have you heard? Another mid-grade Spirit Vein has been discovered in the east of Luozhen Province, Luozhen Sect has already sent people to establish a base there!"
"What's so special about that? The spirit medicine around the Immortal Vein grow incredibly fast! My brother works at the Spirit Plant Office, and he said that the hundred-year-old spirit medicine that were planted just last month are already ready to be harvested!"
"If you ask me, the identity jade pendant is still the most useful. Before, I was always afraid of being robbed when I was walking on the street, but now everyone has a pendant, and criminals don't dare to show their faces."
"..."
In a roadside teahouse, several Rogue Cultivator were drinking spiritual tea and chatting enthusiastically.
The identity jade tokens they mentioned were part of a new rule introduced by the Luozhen Sect half a month ago.
Initially, as Luozhen Province's reputation grew, cultivators from all over the Five Provinces flocked to it like a tidal wave.
Some were drawn by the fortuitous opportunity presented by the Immortal Vein, others coveted the benefits of Kaizhou and wanted to make a fortune amidst the chaos, while still others were simply outlaws who wanted to fish in troubled waters of the chaotic Xinzhou.
In just half a month, more than a dozen thefts and fights occurred in Luozhen City, and there were even vicious incidents of Devil Cultivator infiltrating and consuming the Essence Blood of low-level cultivators.
The disciples of the Law Enforcement Hall, responsible for maintaining order, were extremely busy, yet they still couldn't prevent the spread of the virus.
The migrant population is too diverse, with no household registration records. They can easily disappear into the crowd after committing a crime by changing their appearance, making them extremely difficult to track down.
When the matter was reported to Li Yunjing, he was looking through Luozhen Province Prefecture.
"Sect Leader, in just seven days, the Law Enforcement Hall has captured seven Evil Cultivator and thirteen fugitive Rogue Cultivator, but many have still escaped." Fang Tong's expression was grave. "If this continues, the security of Luozhen City will inevitably descend into chaos sooner or later."
Mo Xuan, Shui Yao, and the others sitting below nodded in agreement.
"The influx of people is a good thing, but with such a mixed bag, if not managed properly, it could destroy the foundation of Luozhen Province," Shui Yao said softly. "Especially Devil Cultivator and Evil Cultivator; if we allow them to hide, sooner or later, there will be major chaos."
Li Yunjing put down the charcoal pencil and tapped the table lightly with his fingertips.
He had anticipated that population management would be the first hurdle in establishing Kaizhou as a city.
"Establish Personnel Hall," Li Yunjing said slowly, "Specifically responsible for the registration and management of the migrant population."
"Personnel Hall?" Everyone was taken aback.
"That's good." Li Yunjing nodded. "All cultivators entering Luozhen Province, regardless of their background or cultivation level, must register their information at the Personnel Hall, have their soul imprint entered, and receive an identity jade token."
He paused for a moment, then explained the specific rules one by one:
"The jade token records the holder's name, origin, cultivation level, and household registration number. Within Luozhen Province, the jade token must be presented when entering or leaving the city gates, checking into inns, trading large sums of Spirit Stone, entering markets, or joining a sect."
"The jade token is bound to one's soul and cannot be lent or forged. If lost, it must be immediately reported to the Personnel Hall for replacement. During the reporting period, one is prohibited from participating in any public affairs and will be unable to move an inch."
"Anyone found guilty of crimes will have a restriction mark placed on their jade tablet. All formations, shops, and city gates in the city will be automatically alerted, and everyone can investigate. Those with serious offenses will have their cultivation revoked, be expelled from Luozhen Province, and never be allowed to enter again."
The logic is clear and the points are interconnected.
The elders' eyes grew brighter with each listen.
"Excellent idea!" Mo Xuan clapped his hands in praise. "With the jade token binding their souls, it will be difficult for them to take advantage of the situation. Those who have committed crimes will not be able to escape even if they want to."
"Devil Cultivator and Evil Cultivator are the most secretive and elusive. If we force them to register their souls, they certainly won't dare to come," Fang Tong said excitedly. "In this way, we can filter out a large number of those with ulterior motives without even lifting a finger."
Li Yunjing nodded slightly. "That's exactly the point. What Luozhen Province needs are people who cultivate diligently and build the city earnestly, not those who come to seek shortcuts and commit evil deeds."
"The Personnel Hall was established under the leadership of Elder Fang Tong, drawing capable disciples from the Law Enforcement Hall. The jade tokens were uniformly crafted by the Artifact Peak, incorporating anti-counterfeiting array patterns and divine soul imprints to ensure they could not be forged. Within three days, the Personnel Hall would be officially established, and the jade tokens would begin to be distributed."
"Yes, sir!" the crowd responded in unison.
Three days later, the Personnel Hall next to the four gates of Luozhen City was officially inaugurated.
Four spacious halls stood in a row, with long queues forming in front of each one.
The disciple in charge of registration had a solemn expression. He first checked the basic information of the person who came, then used the soul-testing stone to record the soul aura, and finally imported the information into a standard jade tablet, which was then handed to the person.
"Remember, always carry the jade token with you. If you lose it, report it immediately. Without the jade token, you will not be accepted by inns, enter the market, or leave the city." The registering disciple repeatedly instructed.
The cultivator who received the jade token curiously played with it. The jade token was no bigger than the palm of his hand, and was light blue in color. The words "Luozhen" were engraved on the front, and a series of numbers was on the back. By inputting spiritual power, one could see one's basic information.
"It's quite exquisite." A Rogue Cultivator smiled as he carefully put away the jade pendant. "With this, I'll feel more at ease when I go out."
Of course, some people were unwilling.
"Why do we have to register our souls? We have no privacy!" a burly man with a face full of scars shouted at the front of the line. "I've traveled all over the country for years and I've never seen such a rule before!"
The disciple in charge of registration didn't even look up. "If you don't want to register, you don't have to enter Luozhen City. The city gate is over there. Goodbye."
The burly man choked, looking in the direction of the city, his face turning pale and then red.
He had come here to try his luck, and harbored some thoughts of robbery and plunder, so naturally he was unwilling to have his soul recorded.
But to let him leave like this, they really couldn't bear to give up the fortuitous opportunity to Luozhen Province.
The surrounding cultivators cast disdainful glances at them.
"If you don't want to register, then get lost. Who's begging you?"
If you have nothing to hide, what are you afraid of registering?
"Look at his shifty eyes, he might be Evil Cultivator!"
"..."
The burly man, feeling humiliated, glared at the crowd but ultimately didn't dare cause trouble and slunk away.
Similar scenes unfolded simultaneously at the gates of the four cities.
Many cultivators with ulterior motives backed out on the spot upon hearing that their souls would be entered and jade tokens would be issued.
They were only there to take advantage of the chaos, so they dared not expose their true intentions to the Luozhen Sect.
In just ten days, nearly 30% of the newcomers chose to leave.
Those who remain are mostly cultivators who genuinely want to develop in Luozhen Province and are law-abiding citizens.
The city's security has visibly improved, with theft and brawls decreasing sharply, and Devil Cultivator and Evil Cultivator disappearing altogether.
"Senior Brother Sect Leader's move is truly a stroke of genius," Mo Xuan remarked, standing atop the city wall and gazing at the orderly streets below. "Having sifted out the dross, only the essence remains; the foundation of Luozhen Province is now even more solid."