A change of plans

The imperial court specially set up a post station at the foot of Xiushui Village to facilitate the transmission of messages by the Lingxian Sect. This was also requested by the Lingxian Sect from the imperial court.

Although they mostly use Sound Transmission Talisman and Lock Ring to communicate, doesn't this mean there are now over a hundred more people in the sect?

These new disciples must all have relatives and friends, and since they can't leave the sect at will, it's natural to arrange convenient and fast communication channels for them to communicate with their relatives and friends.

However, Lingxian Sect's use of this post station is only temporary.

The only problem right now is that the sect is short on Spirit Stone and has fewer people.

Once the sect's membership increases, Liu Yunan plans to acquire several spirit boats specifically to help everyone deliver messages and items.

With the sect currently facing a shortage of Spirit Stone, this idea naturally has to be put on hold for the time being, and the traditional post stations will be used in the meantime.

Upon receiving the letter sealed with the Lingxian Sect's special sealing wax at the Xiushui Village post station, they immediately prioritized it and sent it to the Clear River Sect and Ox Head Village in the south as fast as possible.

Every time a letter arrives from the Lingxian Sect, the village post station becomes incredibly lively, as if it's been injected with adrenaline.

One reason is that they handled the immortal's letters.

Another reason is more practical: the government provides them with extra subsidies for each letter they deliver to the Lingxian Sect.

Although there were hundreds of disciples who initially joined the Lingxian Sect, some of them did not actually have any relatives or friends they needed to contact.

Another group consists of relatives and friends who live nearby and visit them frequently, so they can say whatever they want to say in person without needing to send letters.

So after this screening process, only a few dozen people will actually end up using the post station.

As for the imperial court, it goes without saying that whenever there is a matter that requires contacting the capital, Lingxian Sect directly contacts Emperor Li Zhouxuan using Sound Transmission Talisman. If it is necessary to contact the prefectural government, Lingxian Sect directly contacts Prefect Tong Shuzheng using Sound Transmission Talisman. Neither side needs to use a post station.

Therefore, on ordinary days, this post station mainly serves people who come to Xiushui Village for sightseeing or to settle down.

Although no one dares to withhold their salaries, their sources of income are indeed not very plentiful.

Fortunately, Xiushui Village is now a popular tourist destination, attracting a constant stream of visitors, which keeps the area in front of their inn bustling with activity every day.

Not only Han Weishu and Tong Jialiang had this idea, but even Yuan Jinsheng was considering whether to send a letter to Zhao Yunzhong, the ruler of Huanyou Nation whom he had previously assisted.

However, Lin Xiao and his companions had no idea what these Azure Cloud Peak disciples were thinking for the time being.

After Qin Jianghe and Liu Yunan drafted the initial plan, they immediately contacted Lin Xiao, and the three of them arranged to meet at the sect's main hall.

Upon entering the main hall and seeing Lin Xiao, Liu Yunan immediately took out the plan they had written and handed it to him.

"Brother Xiao, the plans have changed. Building a town might not be enough; we need to build a city!"

Lin Xiao had just taken the plan and hadn't even opened it when he heard Liu Yunan's words. He looked up at the two of them.

How so?

Then Qin Jianghe, who was standing to the side, explained:

"Here's the thing, Brother Xiao, we've been thinking about it, and if Trade Center is really established later, Xiushui Village will definitely be included. So instead of that, why don't we just build the entire Xiushui Village into a city and encompass the Trade Center within it?"

Liu Yunan then added:

"The number of cultivators coming and going will inevitably increase significantly in the future. However, as the reputation of our Trade Center expands and solidifies, over time, when the cultivators are convinced of the stability and quality of the Trade Center, they will inevitably begin to form caravans."

"Initially, due to uncertainty, most of the visitors will likely be individuals. However, if this channel becomes stable, many sects or countries from distant regions will organize cultivator caravans to come and make regular purchases. Considering the number of sects and countries in our Mortal Realm, even just counting the countries surrounding Pusi Kingdom, there are quite a few. Therefore, a place large enough to accommodate so many cultivators is necessary."

"And Brother Xiao, I finally understand why you thought of setting up Trade Center right after you took over the estate."

Liu Yunan looked smug, even his eyebrows twitched.

Seeing him like this, Lin Xiao smiled and said:

"Then tell me, why?"

"Ahem." Liu Yunan cleared his throat dramatically, flicked his sleeves, and then said:

"If Xiushui Village is completely tied to the Trade Center, then it will be completely independent in the Mortal Realm and will no longer belong to the Pusi Kingdom."

"In this way, the villagers of Xiushui Village became residents and administrators of this city. From then on, they were freed from the identity of 'rural farmers' with no room for upward mobility and had more choices."

"Brother Xiao, you once told me that all jobs in this world are the same, and as long as you live earnestly, you are not inferior to others. However, a life without choices is extremely difficult, not only in terms of food and clothing, but also in terms of the heart."

"By building the Trade Center and making Xiushui Village part of this larger Trade Center, freeing it from conventional boundaries, we essentially give them more options for the future. Those who want to farm can continue farming, and those who don't want to farm won't be forced to continue farming out of necessity."

Clearly, Liu Yunan and Qin Jianghe had discussed this matter when they were planning, so Qin Jianghe didn't seem surprised. He then said to Lin Xiao:

"We didn't quite understand what you said before, but today we suddenly understand. We grew up here, and the villagers watched us grow up. Now that we have the ability, it's only right that we give back. Giving money or goods directly isn't real help; it can easily foster laziness and greed. Expanding their future possibilities is the proper way."

"Hahaha! You're truly my good brothers!" Seeing that they all understood his intentions, Lin Xiao laughed happily.

These two brothers are the main force in the construction and management of the sect.

If they can truly understand his intentions, they will be able to share more of his burdens in many things in the future, and their thinking will be more accurate when making many decisions.

This is a great thing for their Lingxian Sect.

If he weren't a non-drinker, he would surely be downing a large glass of wine right now!

Lin Xiao looked at the two of them, his eyes filled with joy:

"You all know my goals and thoughts. Our Lingxian Sect will eventually embark on a completely different path. The Mortal Realm will only change rapidly in the future. They need their own way of survival. Relying on our sect's protection is not a long-term solution."

"If our Lingxian Sect is to develop rapidly, then our roots must naturally grow stronger as well."