Plans to build a city! Development and change.

A few hours later, the cruise ship set sail again.

Jack finally felt relieved after watching the cruise ship leave the port.

The cruise ship will soon be able to leave Eagle Sauce Country waters, and at that time, he will be able to go ashore.

However, Jack did not intend to return directly to the Golden Triangle.

He planned to hide elsewhere until he could contact Chen Feng, at which point he would return to the Golden Triangle.

Although he had been unconscious, Jack had witnessed the warship firing at his boss before he lost consciousness.

This is clearly something big.

He felt completely insecure without Chen Feng around.

He was also very worried that something might happen to Chen Feng.

Although he left safely, his own boss's situation is uncertain.

I hope the boss is alright.

Jack knew very well that Chen Feng was his biggest backer right now.

If Chen Feng gets into trouble, he will definitely not have a good ending.

In the Painting Scroll World, Chen Feng appeared by a stream in the Hengduan Mountain.

Looking around at everything, he breathed a sigh of relief.

His paintings are still underwater among the coral reefs.

However, Chen Feng wasn't worried about anything.

The ocean floor is so vast; he didn't believe the Eagle Sauce Navy would conduct a thorough search of it.

Furthermore, since the scroll is not made of metal, it cannot be detected even with a detector.

This incident served as a wake-up call for Chen Feng.

He had to be extremely cautious when facing a superpower.

"I'll have to wait until some time before I can return to the modern world."

According to Chen Feng's estimation, the Eagle Sauce Country will definitely blockade that sea area.

Furthermore, his Transcendent State has ended.

If he goes back now, even without the Eagle Sauce Country targeting him, he won't be able to withstand the pressure at a depth of fifty meters underwater.

Looking at his reflection in the stream in front of him, Chen Feng shook his head.

"Still too weak."

Even though he had reached the seventh level of Qi Refining, and ordinary firearms could not harm him, he could only run away when faced with heavy weapons such as artillery shells.

Without lingering there, Chen Feng returned to the Xingfeng Sect.

We arrived at the inner gate area.

Wang Hu was leading a group of inner sect martial artists in training.

The entire inner gate area has been expanded, and several training ranges have been built.

Upon seeing Chen Feng approach, Wang Hu, carrying Barrett, jogged over to Chen Feng.

"Sect Master, you've emerged from seclusion?"

The other inner sect martial artists who were training also bowed to Chen Feng.

Chen Feng nodded:

"Go to the treasure vault and bring me that Xiantian Cultivation Method, the Blood Demon Saber Art, and that Blood Demon Saber."

Chen Feng plans to provide Jack with a Cultivation Practice Method.

Cultivation Method that can rapidly increase one's strength.

It was undoubtedly the Blood Demon Saber Art of the former leader of Black Wind Stronghold.

As long as there is enough blood, one's cultivation can progress extremely quickly.

Painting Scroll World craves blood, then the only way is to kill.

But the modern world is different; fresh blood can still be bought.

Moreover, Jack could practice the Blood Demon Saber Art in the Golden Triangle without any problems.

Wang Hu was taken aback:

"Sect Master, our treasure vault already contains martial arts techniques that have reached the Transformation Realm. Why do we need such a low-level martial arts technique?"

The Xingfeng Sect's treasury now possesses a great many Cultivation Method, including Cultivation Method at the Transformation Realm level.

"Just take it, I need it." Chen Feng didn't explain anything.

"Okay." Wang Hu didn't dare ask any more questions and quickly ran to the treasure vault.

For Chen Feng, although the Transformation Realm Cultivation Method was good, he had to hone his skills from a young age.

Jack is clearly no longer suitable; only the Blood Cultivation Method, which can be learned quickly, is the most appropriate.

Once Jack can cultivate to the Xiantian, he can switch to other Cultivation Method; it's the same.

After giving instructions to Wang Hu, Chen Feng went to see Liu Qian to inquire about the situation of the Xingfeng Sect.

Xingfeng Sect is now truly the number one power in the northern border of the Yue Kingdom.

Since the Yue Kingdom ceded territory, the martial arts forces in the northern border have all revered the Xingfeng Sect.

Almost all the martial arts factions, large and small, have relocated to the vicinity of the Xingfeng Sect.

Compared to martial arts factions, the number of ordinary people near the Hengduan Mountain is actually the largest.

These mortals were originally from the vicinity of Liuyang Town.

Upon learning of the Ningguo army's impending attack...

These mortals then left their homes to seek refuge.

When the Ningguo army withdrew and returned, Liuyang Town had already been massacred.

These were originally ordinary people from the vicinity of Liuyang Town.

They also chose to rebuild their village near the Hengduan Mountain and begin settling down there.

Although the mortals in the Painting Scroll World are weak, they have their own ways of surviving.

This survival strategy involves settling down near a powerful force in a particular region.

As long as this power remains, they can survive for generations to come.

They could also use this power to make a living.

Chen Feng looked at Liu Qian and asked:

How many people are there in the North now?

Although the northern border is now under the jurisdiction of the Xingfeng Sect.

But Chen Feng had never really cared about the people living in this area.

He didn't even know how many people there were.

Liu Qian respectfully replied:

"Because of the massacre in Liuyang Town last time, the population has decreased significantly. The total number of ordinary people is about 500,000, and the number of martial artists is about 70,000."

Chen Feng nodded slightly:

"Take me to see the area around the Hengduan Mountain."

Since he had nothing else to do, Chen Feng decided to take a stroll around the Hengduan Mountain.

Ever since I learned that immortals exist in this world.

Chen Feng's travel routes have become basically fixed within the Xingfeng Sect.

Now that the landscape has changed, he no longer needs to worry about safety when wandering around the Hengduan Mountain.

"Your subordinate will immediately gather manpower."

Liu Qian then prepared to make arrangements, as preparations were necessary for his sect leader's trip.

Chen Feng waved his hand and said:

"It's just a visit; no preparation is needed."

Chen Feng didn't like making a big show of things.

Liu Qian nodded quickly.

On a mountaintop in the Hengduan Mountain, Chen Feng and Liu Qian stood.

From here, you can overlook the scenery beyond the Hengduan Mountain.

In the plains outside the Hengduan Mountain, there are many small villages scattered like stars.

Most of the houses in these villages are low thatched huts, while some are houses built of stacked stones.

Wisps of smoke still rose from the houses in the village, and many children were playing in front of them.

"Sect Master, there are approximately five hundred mortal villages outside Hengduan Mountain, and over one hundred within Hengduan Mountain itself."

Liu Qian introduced himself to Chen Feng.

Chen Feng asked, "How do they make a living?"

Liu Qian immediately replied:

"Most of them farm or go into the mountains to hunt wild animals, and some women do handicrafts to supplement their family income."

At this moment, Liu Qian hesitated for a moment and said, "Sect Master, there is something I would like to ask you to forgive."

Chen Feng said expressionlessly, "Just say it."

Liu Qian quickly said:

"According to the traditions of the Yue Kingdom, these ordinary villages were required to pay a certain amount of tribute to the power they were affiliated with each year."

"And since we took over the Northern Territory, Wang Hu has reduced the offerings from these mortals by half."

"I agreed to Wang Hu's proposal at the time."

Liu Qian looked at Chen Feng with considerable nervousness, even though Chen Feng had entrusted him with the management of the Xingfeng Sect.

However, they made these decisions on their own regarding matters concerning the sect's profits, fearing that Chen Feng would be dissatisfied.

"How much tribute can a village pay each year?" Chen Feng then asked.

Liu Qian replied:

"Taking a village with 3,000 people as an example, the annual tribute would be about 300 taels of silver, which, after being converted to half, would be 150 taels per year."

Chen Feng said calmly:

"You don't need to collect these offerings. I'll devise a new tax plan for you later. Let's go to the village and take a look."

The annual tribute of over one hundred taels of silver was negligible to Chen Feng.

But for these ordinary people, a year's hard work might only amount to a small offering.

This kind of life is barely enough to make ends meet.

Even more tragically, these ordinary people never knew that they were paying money to the Yue Kingdom in search of asylum.

The Yue Kingdom regarded them only as food for the dead.

This is also the tragedy of ordinary people and martial artists living in Yingzhou.

"Taxes?" Liu Qian was slightly taken aback.

He had never heard of this word before.

"I'll give you some information later; you'll understand after you take a look."

Chen Feng then remembered that the concept of taxation didn't seem to exist in the Painting Scroll World.

But taxes are undoubtedly more convenient than making offerings.

Reasonable taxation can boost a region's economy.

He planned to search for some information online later and copy it down for Liu Qian.

The two then arrived at a village of ordinary people outside the Hengduan Mountain.

Walking on the cobblestone path in the village, Chen Feng said to Liu Qian:

"Don't the people from these villages work in the mines?"

Chen Feng used his spiritual sense to discover that every household in the village had someone outside their home.

"Sect Master, the number of mortal miners in the mining area is already saturated. We don't need any more miners Non-Self open a new mine."

Other martial arts factions are also mining, but...

Liu Qian hadn't finished speaking, but Chen Feng already understood.

Xingfeng Sect pays wages to mortal miners, but other martial arts factions do not.

They'll only give you a bite to eat. This world may not have much else, but it certainly has a lot of people.

Various countries have even established laws requiring ordinary people to have children after reaching a certain age.

This is also to ensure that the populations of different countries do not collapse due to the exchange of food.

Just then, a dozen or so people came from the village's dirt road.

The group was led by an elderly man dressed in tattered clothes, followed by a large group of villagers.

The old man knelt down immediately after arriving in front of Liu Qian and Chen Feng.

"All the villagers of Liu Village pay their respects to Steward Liu!"

A large group of villagers knelt down before Liu Qian and Chen Feng, and even some children knelt down.

Chen Feng glanced at Liu Qian beside him.

Liu Qian shuddered and immediately shouted at the old man, "Get up, all of you! Don't kneel!"

Liu Qian hurriedly explained to Chen Feng:

"Sect Leader, I convened a meeting with the village chiefs from the surrounding area before, so they recognized me."

Liu Qian was terrified at this moment, knowing full well that Chen Feng disliked this kind of scene.

Furthermore, these mortals were calling his name, which clearly meant they were kneeling before him.

He was also afraid that Chen Feng would overthink things.

The village chief of Liu Village, who was kneeling on the ground, also saw Liu Qian's respectful appearance and looked at Chen Feng with some shock.

"Old Liu, get up quickly! My sect leader doesn't like people kneeling."

Liu Qian glared at the village chief of Liu Village.

Village Chief Liu looked at Chen Feng and said emotionally:

"All the villagers of Liu Village pay homage to the King of the North!!"

The surrounding villagers began to kowtow again.

Everyone's attitude was incredibly devout, as if they were worshipping a deity.

Upon hearing the title "King of the North," Chen Feng's face showed a strange expression.

Where did this nickname come from? He had heard before that many people in the North had changed his name and called him Chen Beijing.

Now these villagers are calling him the King of the North, which is just too childish.

Liu Qian then said:

"Sect Master, you once said that the martial artists within the sect must not oppress ordinary people, and at the same time, they must provide some protection to the ordinary people living near the Hengduan Mountain."

"In addition to the recent reduction in offerings, many villages have erected statues of you to express their gratitude, so everyone calls you the King of the North."

Chen Feng understood after hearing this.

I underestimated the suffering of ordinary people in this world.

He simply did not exploit these ordinary people.

But for these ordinary people, this is already the greatest kindness.

"Get up, everyone," Chen Feng said to the villagers.

Upon hearing Chen Feng's words, the surrounding villagers slowly stood up.

Everyone still looked at Chen Feng with eyes full of respect.

This respect comes from the heart.

Chen Feng said to the village chief of Liu Village:

"I'm just here to take a look. Since you're all under the wing of our Xingfeng Sect Xingfeng Sect, we will naturally protect you. If any children with good Root Bone emerge in the future, you can send them to our sect to learn martial arts."

Upon hearing this, the village chief of Liu Village was immediately overjoyed.

The same was true for the other villagers.

For ordinary people in this world, learning martial arts is a bridge to changing their own destiny.

However, learning martial arts requires honing one's skills with herbs from a young age, and the financial resources required are simply beyond the reach of poor families like theirs.

Now Chen Feng is actually saying that children with Root Bone can directly enter the Xingfeng Sect arts.

This could be a turning point that changes the fate of their village.

Immediately, the villagers all knelt down again to express their gratitude.

Seeing the villagers kneel down again, Chen Feng immediately said:

"No need to kneel, we'll be leaving now."

After saying that, Chen Feng left with Liu Qian.

The villagers only got up after Chen Feng and Liu Qian disappeared.

"I never expected the sect leader to be so easygoing. It's a blessing for us mortals that the Northern Territory is under the control of the Xingfeng Sect!"

The village chief of Liu Village was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes.

The others all had similar expressions; it was incredibly difficult for ordinary people to survive in this world.

However, Xingfeng Sect is completely different from those forces that exploit them.

This gave everyone hope for the future.

Outside the village, Chen Feng and Liu Qian walked on the road.

Chen Feng thought for a moment and said:

"I plan to build a city, and I'm entrusting this task to you. Recruit ordinary people from the surrounding area to help with its construction."

Chen Feng hadn't been involved in the Xingfeng Sect's affairs before.

But after looking around, Chen Feng felt it would be better to build a city.

The economic development that cities can bring is enormous.

With Liuyang Town already destroyed, there is no place for trade in the entire northern region.

Establishing a trading city can not only promote the prosperity and development of the entire region.

This can also bring huge benefits to the Xingfeng Sect.

Upon hearing that a city was to be built, Liu Qian immediately nodded:

"I will convene a meeting shortly to discuss the city's construction."

Liu Qian was not surprised that Chen Feng wanted to build a city.

Yingzhou has cities in every part of the region, but Xingfeng Sect was just a small sect before, so there was no need to build a city.

Now that Xingfeng Sect has expanded to this extent, it is indeed time to build a city.

They traveled in silence, and Chen Feng and Liu Qian then returned to the Xingfeng Sect.