The King of Xiuxianjuan returns to modern times and becomes a landlord

However, amidst this heated debate, a military leader, with his firm stance and unique insights, defied the majority and offered an innovative proposal. He acknowledged the legitimacy and value of all sides' arguments, but pointed out that in today's complex and volatile social environment, a more comprehensive, long-term, and forward-looking solution was necessary. He proposed a complete reconstruction and renovation of the unfinished building housing Yinglan and Jiuzhou Pawn Shop, transforming it into a multifunctional base integrating scientific research, education, culture, and tourism.

The military leader elaborated on the specific content and implementation steps of this proposal. He pointed out that by introducing advanced scientific equipment and specialized personnel, a specialized scientific research institute could be established within the base to conduct in-depth research on the phenomenon of immortal cultivation. Furthermore, educational institutions could be established to cultivate a group of interdisciplinary talents with a comprehensive understanding of both science and immortal cultivation. Furthermore, the construction of retro architecture could be used to develop a series of cultural tourism projects to attract domestic and international tourists. He emphasized that this proposal would not only effectively resolve the future challenges faced by Yingli and Jiuzhou Pawn Shop, but would also bring multiple positive impacts to society and profound historical significance.

As the military leader's passionate speech concluded, the atmosphere in the conference room reached a climax. Leaders from all parties expressed their approval and support for this innovative proposal and pledged to make every effort to promote its implementation.

With his profound insight and exceptional leadership, the No. 1 leader consistently upholds the principles of democratic centralism, listens extensively to opinions from all sides, and strives to make the most sensible decisions in complex and ever-changing situations. In this crucial issue concerning urban safety and development, he has demonstrated extraordinary wisdom and courage.

After thoroughly studying the military's detailed report, Leader No. 1 discerned its key message and decisively adopted its recommendations. He understood that in this rapidly changing world, balancing security and development was crucial for long-term urban stability. Therefore, he further proposed that the Security Bureau take the lead in forming a specialized team to create a special space, dubbed "Second World," to address the increasingly severe security challenges.

While reviewing the detailed report submitted by Dan Zhizhi, the No. 1 leader's attention was drawn to a particular passage. According to the report, due to unique circumstances surrounding the Jiuzhou Pawn Shop, two bizarre parallel dimensions had emerged within the unfinished building and a ten-kilometer radius surrounding it. This discovery undoubtedly provided valuable clues and inspiration for the construction of the "Second World."

Leader No. 1 recognized that the construction of the "Second World" was not only intended to address real-world security challenges, but also to explore unknown territories and expand the boundaries of our understanding. He firmly believed that through the Security Bureau's meticulous planning and scientific implementation, the "Second World" would become a powerful barrier to safeguard urban security and promote the progress of human civilization.

To achieve this goal, Leader No. 1 personally deployed a series of tasks. He instructed the Security Bureau to immediately form an interdisciplinary research team to conduct in-depth research and exploration of the two parallel spaces. At the same time, he actively coordinated resources from all parties to provide strong support and guarantees for the construction of the "Second World."

Leader No. 1 proposed a meeting with Ying Li, arguing that she was a key figure in the meeting and that direct communication on certain matters would benefit both parties. This would be beneficial not only to Ying Li personally but also to the nation. More importantly, Ying Li's cultivation surpassed Leader No. 1's comprehension, as the highest level of a cultivator in the past was only at the peak of the Golden Core stage.

Leader No. 1's instructions had been conveyed to Shan Zhizhi. Shan Zhizhi had no objection to the previous instructions; even without Leader No. 1's request, he planned to deploy personnel to the Second Dimension. However, Leader No. 1's desire to meet with Ying Ni left Shan Zhizhi perplexed. He was unsure whether Ying Ni would accept. In reality, if Ying Ni refused, no one could force her, as no one in this world could surpass her in cultivation.

Shan Zhizhi finally decided to contact Ying Ni, although he could not be sure that Ying Ni would agree.

At the Jiuzhou Pawnshop, immortal cultivators streamed in and out. Each time a cultivator left, their facial expressions varied. However, surprisingly, each cultivator did not leave, but instead chose to sit quietly in a nearby open space.

While everyone was busy trading, Ying Ni quietly ascended to the second floor. She appeared in the center of the second floor, surrounded by four doors. According to her memories, these doors were portals to different worlds. The yellow door connected to the Small World, the black door to the Small Thousand World, the silver door to the Middle Thousand World, and the golden door to the Great Thousand World. In the era of Shang, she had traveled freely between the various realms, but now, these four doors could not be opened. If they were opened, the world would be in danger of collapse.

Ying Li has no intention of opening these doors; the time is not yet ripe.

Ying Xuan quietly disappeared from the second floor, reappearing a split second later on the third. The third floor housed an elegant boudoir, opening onto a small living room. A bookshelf to one side of the living room was neatly arranged with various secret manuals, covering various skills, mystical techniques, and the notes of immortal cultivators, among other precious materials. The floor was covered with a carpet made from the fur of a scorpionfish. As the Classic of Mountains and Seas records: "Forty miles north of (Niu Shou Mountain) is Huo Mountain, where trees and grains grow abundantly. There lives a beast resembling a raccoon, but with a white tail and a mane. Raising it can soothe sorrow." This was the fur of the legendary scorpionfish, a magical creature said to be able to heal sorrow.

Ying Ni couldn't help but marvel at Shang's extravagance. Before her, an exquisite tea set sat on a round table, next to a black-veined sofa. Her gaze lingered on the wood of the sofa, then on the rug on the floor. Her thoughts drifted to a wood called danmu. According to the "Classic of Mountains and Seas: Western Mountains," traveling 360 li southwest from the Bird and Mouse Tongxue Mountain leads to Mount Xianxiu, where numerous danmu trees grow. This tree was considered a sacred tree in ancient times. Its leaves resemble ears of grain, and its fruit is as large as a papaya, its red veins contrasting with its black veins. The fruit of the danmu tree has antiseptic and bactericidal properties, making it particularly effective in treating jaundice. Even more remarkable is that the trunk of the danmu tree is indestructible even in flames and rots even when immersed in water.

Ying Ni walked lightly through the living room, her steps halted by four curtains hanging from the ceiling. She stroked them, feeling their texture and softness, wondering if this wasn't the legendary mermaid silk woven by mermaids? It's a unique fabric, said to originate from the South China Sea and remain undamaged even when submerged in water. The edges of the four curtains were adorned with pearls.