Hybrid Spiritual Plant Cultivation

Chapter 316: Defending the Family

When Yi Xiuyuan got home from get off work, he saw a few people wandering outside his door. When they saw him coming back, they immediately came to greet him.

"City people, you are back."

The person who came was a companion who had fled here before, and the city man was Yi Xiuyuan’s nickname.

They formed a friendship in times of distress and continued to keep in touch after arriving at the Zhaixing Tower.

Yi Xiuyuan looked at the three people in front of him, and then at the eggs and animal milk in their hands, and said helplessly: "Why did you bring gifts? We are in trouble, why do we need these things."

"Haha, these things are really good, keep them."

The gray-robed man who was leading the group moved the things forward.

"Come on, come in and sit down."

Yi Xiuyuan took the gift, put it away when he entered the door, and at the same time sent a message to the leader at that time, Brother Woodcutter. Not long after, Brother Woodcutter also came with a huge fresh beast leg.

Looking at the animal's legs that were taller than the door, he was surprised and said, "Brother Woodcutter, why did you bring gifts too?"

"It's a rare occasion for us to get together, so how can we have a big meal? Let's eat this today!"

The woodcutter's bearded face broke into a hearty smile.

Everyone started to cook skillfully. The method was not very sophisticated. They just put the main ingredients and auxiliary ingredients in a big stew and cooked it until it was cooked.

"Among us, the city dweller and the woodcutter are the most successful. They have all become saints. It's good to be a saint. I can only eat a few ounces of such big spiritual beast meat occasionally."

The man in gray robe chewed vigorously and praised the food highly.

"Even we are better off than before. Before, the nobles in the city might not be able to eat a few bites of spirit beast meat occasionally, but we can have a meal from time to time." said another woman.

"really."

Yi Xiuyuan nodded in agreement.

The gray-robed man suddenly sighed and talked about the latest news: "It's only been a short while since we've been at peace, and now there's another war. City folks, Brother Woodcutter, do you have any updated news?"

The news of the coming war had already reached the Zhaixing Tower, inevitably causing some confusion.

The people were not that vulnerable.

But the premise is that they don't know what normal life is like.

Now we have finally lived a good life for more than a year, but now we have to go to war again. Suddenly, our war-weariness and fear have exploded.

Now the three gray-robed men came to visit Yi Xiuyuan, actually they wanted to find out some information.

The experienced people had already prepared before the war began.

Hide food in advance, find hiding spots, etc.

Living in such an environment, everyone's survival ability is at its maximum.

"Yes, yes, do I need to be conscripted into the army or pay more taxes? I just got married. My last man was conscripted and died in the war..." The woman's eyes were full of worry.

"Conscription? Pay taxes? Who told you that?"

The woodcutter's eyes suddenly changed.

He joined the Demon Slaying Division of Zhaixing Tower, and its localized name should be the Knights Templar.

The eight knights were taught the virtues and brainwashed repeatedly. Regardless of the moral requirements or the requirements of duty, they have the obligation to maintain law and order and combat crime.

The woman whispered, "It's spreading everywhere, and there are knights collecting taxes..."

The gray-robed man also said, "He is right. Not only that, I have a neighbor who was once a wealthy man in the city. He escaped with his wife and daughter. Recently, he is being threatened by a knight that if he does not hand over his daughter, he will be conscripted into the army."

"Is there really someone who does this?"

The woodcutter sneered, "He won't change his bad habits. He's doomed."

"But the one who showed up was not the knight himself, but..."

"Whoever he is, he's done for."

The woodcutter brother said with great certainty.

As for why.

He looked at Yi Xiuyuan and said, "City people, come and do something."

Yi Xiuyuan put down the meat that he was about to put into his mouth and sighed, "Why can't we kill them all, these idiots."

His department was the clergy, and he served as inquisitorial priests, which was a specialized internal department.

Corresponding to the temple priest in the Peace Society.

"Maybe they are new. There has been a steady stream of refugees being moved here to Zhaixing Tower. They probably think that becoming a saint or a knight means they represent the law."

The woodcutter shrugged.

"After all, it was always like that before."

Every now and then, Zhaixing Tower would go to the vegetable market to chop off the heads of a group of knights.

But the impact of the past is too profound.

It will take some time and effort to turn things around.

The Clergy are okay, because they enforce the law by using “cameras”. Well… the cases that are cut are less, but they have always been there.

This kind of situation also occurred during the early development of Anning Prefecture, but it became less common after the temple was built, because when ordinary people burned incense in the temple, the sound would reach Chen Jing directly, and he could always catch one.

There are too many noises now, so Chen Jing only listens occasionally.

The gray-robed man felt relieved and said, "So, there won't be conscription and tax increase, right?"

"I'm not sure. I only know that there is no such order from above now," said the woodcutter.

But Yi Xiuyuan said, "Yes."

"what?!"

Everyone was shocked.

"But unlike what you might think, for this war, we need to sign up ourselves, and quickly."

After hearing what Yi Xiuyuan said, the friends were so scared that their heads were about to smoke.

I have to act early to recruit soldiers and increase taxes, or else I won’t be able to catch up?

What the fuck does this mean?
Yi Xiuyuan recalled the information revealed by Zhao Tiezhu during his casual chat.

"Xiuyuan, if a big war breaks out next time, don't miss this opportunity."

"Chance?"

"The labor cost in An Ning Hui is too high. It's not easy for big chambers of commerce to make money, and they are exploited by Lord Chen in various ways, so big chambers of commerce want to expand abroad. With the establishment of Zhaixing Tower in Shattered Star Road, all the big chambers of commerce are ready to increase investment and start production here. Lord Chen also made a promise to them that in the short term, the welfare requirements here only need to reach half of An Ning Hui's."

He didn't understand what Zhao Tiezhu said, so Yi Xiuyuan could only continue to listen quietly.

"But the big chamber of commerce has nothing but money, so it must recruit soldiers and horses. This is your chance. Many hardworking people in our An Ning Society are rushing here, which shows that opportunities are hard to come by. If you are interested in being ordinary, then it doesn't matter, but if you are determined to build a foundation, you must seize this opportunity."

I didn't quite understand it at the time.

soon.

The news of the coming war spread.

The Star-Picking Tower will join the camp of the gods, or more precisely, the camp of the goddess of victory, to assist her in sweeping across the Shattered Star Sea.

Regardless of whether this battle is won or not, the areas actually controlled by the Goddess of Victory will be managed by the Zhaixing Tower. By then, the Chamber of Commerce can develop rapidly here.

Chen Jing will bear the military expenses of 50,000 members of the Demon Slaying Division for this battle, and the major chambers of commerce will bear all the expenses for people's livelihood construction.

The earlier people's livelihood construction is carried out, the faster it will be able to go into production after the war, so large chambers of commerce will even make arrangements in advance and carry out construction while fighting.

There is no doubt that this is dangerous.

But, the bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish.

……

Most of the regiments have arrived in the territory of the Anning Society. Some of them wanted to develop here, so they simply changed their affiliation to the Free Knights.

The names are different, but the essence is the same.

Yuan Guyun, who had been working in the An Ning Society for two and a half years, seized this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, broke away from the group and came to Zhaixing Tower to register as the leader of the Knights.

"This battle may be a good opportunity for me to make a fortune and step into the Divine Treasure!"

Yuan Guyun is full of fighting spirit.

The first step was to recruit people. Zhaixinglou was basically a localized version of An Ning Hui. He quickly figured out the process and posted a recruitment notice in the notice section.

When we arrived at the recruitment point, we saw people everywhere.

"Yuan Guyun? How did you become a member of An Ning Society?!"

in the crowd.

Yan Yang appeared here and asked in surprise.

"As a casual cultivator, it's normal for me to join anyone, right? But you are the one, aren't you a true disciple of the White Bone Sect? Why did you come to the An Ning Society's territory?"

Yuan Guyun also widened his eyes.

"I heard that they are recruiting mercenaries here, and the rewards are generous." Yan Yang regained his composure and said with a smile: "In the past, we didn't know each other until we fought. Now, I have entered the Shenzang, but I haven't heard from you for a long time. I thought you fell in some corner."

"..."

Yuan Guyun knew that this guy did it on purpose. He had clearly participated in the Tiger Hunting Festival and won a place, so he was not an unknown person.

This guy is just showing off how quickly his realm has improved.

In the past, both of them were independent cultivators, but this guy eventually joined the White Bone Sect, while he remained an independent cultivator, and they had some disagreements.

He was not angry either, and said, "As I recall, the war group should not want outsiders."

Yan Yang said, "Indeed, no, but is it possible that Yan is here to recruit the war group?"

Yuan Guyun became interested and asked, "Would you like to discuss this in detail?"

"Walk."

The two found a roadside stall, ordered a plate of wontons, and ate while chatting.

"I never thought that we would get together and drink together again." Yan Yang said with emotion.

"I didn't expect that. I thought you were seduced by a witch and became a useless person."

Yuan Guyun shook his head.

"..." Yan Yang's moved expression froze instantly, and he curled his lips and said, "I also thought that your will was worn out, and you really found a corner and hid your identity for the rest of your life."

After greeting each other.

The atmosphere between the two became tense.

Yuan Guyun decided not to waste any more words and asked directly, "What is this recruitment you mentioned?"

"Five sects control the Eastern Holy City. I represent the White Bone Sect and am in charge of one side. I have some resources on hand, so I took on tasks in the Thick Earth Network to help the Chamber of Commerce set up industries and maintain public order... But you also know that a war is about to start. With the power I have, I cannot guarantee a smooth execution. I think that since your group also needs to kill monsters to complete the mission, why don't I provide convenience? It will be a win-win for both sides."

Yan Yang’s words can be summed up in two words: freeloading.

Yuan Guyun's eyes widened. "You, you are a true disciple of the White Bone Dao, and you are accepting tasks in the Houtu Network? And you are helping the An Ning Chamber of Commerce to build a factory?"

"Guoyun, what era is this? You are still looking at people with old eyes." Yan Yang took out a folding fan and said leisurely: "Even a lone wolf like you is willing to join the An Ning Society, let alone me? In the past, I joined the White Bone Sect in order to reach the peak, and now I can naturally help the An Ning Society again."

"Will the White Bone Sect let you go?"

"Some villain reported me, and some elders came to investigate me... But it doesn't matter, they have all joined the gang. Old Demon Wuxiang knows that I recruited them. Damn it, I just found out a while ago that this guy uploaded all the sect's magic formulas to the Houtu network and got the title of 'Emerald Scholar' in the Yunxue Palace."

When Yan Yang reached this point, he folded up his folding fan and said angrily.

"I shouldn't have been so restrained and worried. I should have known that if I didn't sell it, someone else would sell it. It would be better for me to sell it!"

"..."

The dumplings on Yuan Guyun's chopsticks slipped into the soup, splashing and making his eyelids twitch.

OK OK.

This is how they all play, right?

"Guoyun, how about it? Do you want to work with me? You go and take on the Eastern Holy City's battle group mission, and we can work together to earn activity points!"

Yan Yang extended an invitation.

"alright."

The two of them finished their chaos happily and returned to the recruitment point leisurely.

But soon.

Yan Yang recognized a bunch of familiar faces and his face changed.

"What?! How come all the true disciples of the Eastern Holy City are here..."

Yuan Guyun was not surprised at all and said, "What's the big deal? If you can do it, why can't they?"

"……I."

A bitter smile appeared on Yan Yang's face.

Seeing this smile, Yuan Guyun’s long-lost memories were revived.

Yes, this guy will lose all his spirit and become like an abandoned puppy only when he meets that woman.

really.

Yan Yang said in a sad tone: "It was Le Wanyi who told me about the wonderful things about Houtu Network and helped me get the status of Cloud Promoter..."

"puff……"

Yuan Guyun quickly stopped smiling before Yan Yang looked over and spoke seriously.

"You know the nature of a cloud promotion officer. It's just a simple job."

"Then I am just a part of my job?" Yan Yang looked even more miserable. "I thought I was different. Does this woman really have no feelings for me at all?"

"This is it..."

Just preparing to comfort you.

Yan Yang pulled himself together, his eyes deep: "Wanyi must have her own difficulties. After all, I am not strong enough. When I can be her support, she will come back naturally. I don't believe that she really has no sincerity towards me."

"Oh, damn, there's no hope."

Yuan Guyun shook his head.

"Old Yan, I'm going to go recruit people first. I'll contact you later."

"Um... add me as a friend."

There was a sound of spiritual network information beeping, and Yuan Guyun was secretly amazed. He didn't know how long this guy had been addicted to the Internet. He was so hurt, but he could add friends in seconds.

He chose a place with fewer people, put up a sign recruiting people, and then devoted some of his attention to surfing the Internet.

Browsing the Battle.net page.

Now that Battle.net has opened up a special section for the Zhaixing Tower activities, Yuan Guyun did not miss any information and read it carefully.

"This battle is different from the last one. The last one was a tactical penetration and targeted blasting..."

"This time, the main task of the regiment is to assist in defense and counterattack..."

They will defend wherever the big chamber of commerce is built.

Defensive home building flow!
In addition, new functions have been opened.

[——The Star Picking Tower and the gods’ magic development project has made a breakthrough. The members of the battle group can use the activity points to exchange for the blessing of the advent of magic! ]

[The exchange list is as follows]

[Fourth-Rank Divine Art: Earth-shattering Star: Exchange Points: 1]

[Description: Call for a meteorite to come to the designated location. After a delay of 30 minutes, it will cause a devastating blow! ]

……

[Third-level Divine Art: Life Light Rain: Exchange Points 2000]

【Description: Large-scale continuous recovery.】

……

[Divine Art: The Arrival of Heavenly Soldiers]

[Divine Art: God's Blessing]

[Divine Art: Indestructible Body of Diamond]

(End of this chapter)