Chapter 254

"But similarly, this growth cycle is also outrageous."

"It only grows 10 meters a year. It would take more than a hundred years just to encircle this city wall with a circumference of 1,500 meters."

Even with the accelerated effect of the Rain God's Blessing, it will still take decades.

Shen Xing sighed inwardly.

However, if this thing can actually grow, it would be quite impressive.

It's like putting a thorny shell over the city wall, giving it not only strong defensive capabilities but also many other characteristics.

One can imagine the devastating cost the enemy would have to pay to breach the city walls if these magical vines could truly cover the front of the defenses.

"Overall, these things are very practical and a great help to the territory."

"There's no time to lose; we need to get rid of this stuff right away."

Shen Xing subconsciously reached out with both hands to push the wheels, but found nothing, and felt a little embarrassed.

Without a wheelchair, I'm practically useless; even walking is so difficult.

I glanced at the [Transform] skill; I've already used it several times today, and there are only ten minutes left.

To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, it's best not to use it for now.

Just as he was about to call the Fried Chicken to help him move around, he heard a soft voice calling his name.

"My lord, where are you going?"

Wearing a long red robe with feathers and flowing red hair, Leina walked in with light steps.

"Yes, I'm planning to build a few houses in the outer city, but the wheelchair is still under repair."

Shen Xing calmly said, "But it's alright, I'll just have the Fried Chicken take me away."

Upon hearing this, Leina's eyes flickered slightly. "The Fried Chicken seems to be asleep in its nest. Shall I take you there?"

"Uh... you're taking me with you?" Shen Xing was a little stunned. "How are you going to take me?"

"That's... it's like this."

Leina walked up to him, gently bent down, and lifted him up from the chair.

Shen Xing was a little dazed. He was still leaning back in the arms of the red-haired mage, with one hand gripping her shoulder.

From this angle, you can see her exquisite profile and feel the warmth emanating from her soft body.

Wait, what's going on?

How did I end up being picked up by my own territory's hero, and in such a princess carry no less?

Even if she is Leina, the woman he had a relationship with, this is still too strange!

"My lord, just tell me where you want to go, and I'll carry you there," Leina said earnestly.

Shen Xing opened his mouth, wanting to ask her to put him down, but seeing her determined gaze, he ultimately didn't say anything.

"Then take me for a drive around the inner city first, and then we'll go to the outer city."

"Yes."

Leina responded softly and walked quickly forward, her steps light and steady.

Next, Shen Xing completed the upgrade of all the residences in the embrace of this mage, and also built a total of 14 [simple toilets] in the inner and outer city areas.

The patrolling soldiers and workers were all taken aback when they saw this scene.

But he quickly looked away, pretending he hadn't seen anything.

Next, they went to an open space in the outer city and placed the [Advanced Training Ground] and [Goddess of Evolution Temple] there.

These two buildings occupy a vast area, making the originally empty outer city area much more spacious.

At this moment, to the left is a continuous cluster of buildings, with eight ancient-style metal chambers lined up in a row, surrounded by dark blue rune arrays.

These are 'gravity chambers'.

Beside it, two circular corridors surround the stone chamber, the stone walls covered with countless sword marks, as if entering would mean being attacked by a barrage of flying swords.

This is the 'Sword Star Corridor'.

To the right is an ancient and solemn temple, its overall color ivory white.

Thick stone pillars are distributed around the dome, supporting it.

Deep inside the open temple doors, a statue of a goddess holding a scepter stands silently.

She lowered her eyes, her expression sorrowful, as if she were silently praying, or perhaps waiting for something.

Next, they went to the foot of the city wall, called over two workers, and dug a pit on the spot.

After burying the [Blood Demon Vine Seed], I covered it with red soil and watered it with some [Moon Well Water].

After finishing all that, Shen Xing couldn't stand the awkward atmosphere any longer and said, "Leina, take me to the Bonfire. I need to start absorbing Soul Stone to improve."

However, Leina did not respond. Instead, she hugged him and walked straight south.

"Leina, where are you taking me?" Shen Xing suddenly panicked and asked instinctively.

The red-haired monk remained silent and continued carrying him forward.

Soon, they arrived at the familiar little wooden house.

With a "bang," the door slammed shut.

She walked to the bedside and gently laid Shen Xing down, her eyes filled with extreme longing.

"My lord, do you know? I've Endurance all day..."

Leina leaned down gently, almost pressing her entire body against him, her voice filled with obvious longing.

"I want... for you to keep watching me..."

She grabbed Shen Xing's hands and pressed them against her body, almost pressing her entire body against him.

As Shen Xing felt her body temperature and the warm breath of the beauty before him, the string of reason in his mind nearly snapped.

Then, he pulled the monk into his arms and turned him over.

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"Hmm..."

Leina's body trembled slightly, but her eyes became even more unfocused as she gently cupped Shen Xing's face in her hands.

Then, that stunningly beautiful face rapidly magnified before his eyes.

After a moment, the red-haired mage's eyelashes trembled slightly, and his brows furrowed instantly.

But soon, happiness and longing returned.

Next, Shen Xing once again felt Leina's enthusiasm.

Like the flames she Control, once ignited, they are difficult to extinguish.

We will not rest until everything is burned to the ground.

The fire burned all night.

From dusk until late at night or early morning.

Shen Xing also let out a heavy sigh of relief, feeling utterly exhausted, and fell into a deep sleep.

The night flowed silently, like surging black mist, spreading to every corner of the earth.

At this moment, about ten kilometers away from the territory, beside a hidden abandoned mine.

A group of figures dressed in gray robes and wearing hoods gathered together.

Their auras were very powerful, far exceeding the Tier Two limit, which is equivalent to the Tier Three Expert Rank.

At the head of the group stood a figure clad in a long black robe, exuding an aura as deep and unfathomable as abyss.

They looked at the muddy puddle in front of them, their brows furrowing slightly.

"It seems that Deacon Atticus's camp has been completely wiped out," a gray-robed man said in a deep voice.

"That good-for-nothing!" another gray-robed man cursed. "He was just asked to deliver a message and, incidentally, develop a base in the Blackwing Plains. He can't even handle such a simple task."

"Stop blaming a dead man," another person said in a deep voice. "What we should be concerned with is who killed him, and whether the attackers saw the letter."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions gradually became serious.

"Go down and search, see if you can find any clues about the attackers."

"Yes!"

Behind the gray-robed men, a group of figures dressed in cloth with deformed faces quickly jumped down and began searching the entire mine.

However, even after searching high and low, meticulously examining every corner, they found absolutely no useful information.

Forget about the corpse, there wasn't even a scrap of clothing, or even any signs of a fight.

"Damn it, those guys who made the move cleaned up too easily," a gray-robed man said gravely.

The others also frowned.

"Could it be those guys from the Church of the Holy Flame?" one person guessed. "After all, they've been targeting us, and recently they arrested quite a few believers and put them on public trials."

"That's not like them." Someone next to him shook their head. "Those hypocritical scoundrels wouldn't clean up the scene so neatly."

Just as they were speculating, a cold voice came from the mist.

"There's no need to dwell on who did it."

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound.

From the churning black mist emerged a mysterious woman dressed in a white robe, her face veiled.

Through the haze, one could vaguely make out those bright, emerald-like eyes and those delicate, petite features.

Beneath its hood, a pair of furry ears could be vaguely seen.

Even through the veil, even with her body completely covered in clothing, one could still sense a fatal allure and power emanating from her.

"Greetings, Saintess!"

Everyone on the field knelt down and bowed respectfully.

The mysterious woman's eyes flickered slightly, and a muffled voice emanated from beneath her veil. "Get up, all of you."

"Since Atticus has died in the line of duty, let someone else deliver the letter."

"This collaboration with Lord Haidesen is crucial; we can't afford to mess it up."

Her voice was soft and cold, yet it seemed to ring in your ear, as if someone were speaking right next to you.

All the men in grey robes trembled slightly, then solemnly replied, "Yes, Saintess Majesty!"