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All 500,000 militiamen were converted to civilians on the spot, and then Zhou Wu released a large number of goodwill policies to attract the families of these people to the South China Sea.

Zhou Wu was very confident that at least 70% of the family members would come to Nanhai, after all, the free housing and job assignments were unique benefits in Nanhai.

Even if a militiaman brings two family members, that's still a population increase of nearly a million. Zhou Wuguang gets excited just thinking about it.

The South China Sea's development, which had been briefly stalled, has become active again due to a sudden surge in population.

Nanhai City is located on the north side of Nanhai Island. Because the population is expected to increase by more than one million, Zhou Wu has planned to build another city on the south side of Nanhai Island.

In this way, with a main city in both the north and south of the island, future development can naturally converge in both directions.

. . . . . . . .

"Sect Master, we've arrived."

Another ship docked at the South China Sea pier. The person speaking was a child dressed as a boy, but upon closer inspection, it was not difficult to recognize that this so-called child was also a dwarf.

"Have we arrived in the South China Sea?"

A faint response came from inside the cabin.

"Yes, Sect Master."

The child spoke very respectfully, and even though there was a cabin door between them, the child seemed very afraid of the owner of the voice.

"Squeak~~~"

The hatch opened, and an old man in white robes appeared before them, exuding an air of otherworldly elegance.

Those nearby, seeing this, inwardly exclaimed, "What a wise old man!"

"Sect Master, where are we going?"

"Go find Zhou Wu."

"Go directly to Zhou Wu?"

"Otherwise what? This is their territory."

The old man and the young man headed straight for Zhou Wu's city lord's mansion. At this moment, Zhou Wu was unaware that he was about to unleash a new storm.

. . . . . . .

"My lord, someone outside is requesting an audience."

"who?"

Zhou Wu was a little curious. At this time, both ordinary people and high-ranking officials in the South China Sea were busy. Who was looking for him?

"Reporting to Your Excellency, it was an old man with a white beard and a boy."

Zhou Wu thought for a moment, but couldn't quite recall anything. However, since the visitor was a guest, there was probably something important to discuss.

"please come in."

"Yes."

The servant turned and left. Zhou Wu stood up and narcissistically straightened his clothes, his mind actually fantasizing that some kind of representative of the people had come to deliver a letter to him, praising him.

Soon, a servant brought in an old man and a young man. Zhou Wu saw that the old man had an extraordinary demeanor and felt an urge to worship him.

"Please sit down, sir. Please have some tea."

"Lord Zhou, you're too kind."

The maidservant poured hot tea for the guest and then retreated to a distance.

"please."

"please."

Zhou Wu treated him with courtesy, and the old man was also respectful.

Zhou Wu waited for the old man's commendation, but the old man didn't seem to be in a hurry.

"May I ask what brings you here, sir?"

Finally, Zhou Wu couldn't help but speak first. The old man smiled and put down his teacup.

"Lord Zhou, let me introduce myself first. My name is Wu Hongsheng, and I am the head of the Tantric sect."

"Bang!"

The old man had barely finished speaking when he had already run far away by noon.

"You... are... the... sect leader of the Tantric sect?"

"Yes, Lord Zhou, don't be afraid. I'm not here to cause you any trouble."

Wu Hongsheng saw what Zhou Wu was afraid of, but Zhou Wu would never believe him, having killed three of his disciples and even made one of them mentally impaired.

"Do you think I will believe it?"

Zhou Wu felt that the other party was treating him like a fool. He had killed the other party's people, and now he came to him not for revenge, but to repay a debt of gratitude?

"If I want to cause you trouble, you won't be able to escape."

"Hehe, you're so old. Even if I can't beat you, I can surely outrun you. Don't try to extort me if you fall down."

Wu Hongsheng was in the courtyard, and Zhou Wu was in the corridor. With such a distance between them, Zhou Wu didn't believe he couldn't outrun an old man.

Wu Hongsheng didn't say anything, but simply raised his hand, and a lantern above Zhou Wu's head immediately shattered into pieces, completely startling Zhou Wu.

This method is beyond the reach of ordinary people. Zhou Wu can no longer explain it with science. Could it be that there really is such a thing as cultivation in this world?

Wu Hongsheng reached out and gently patted the chair next to him, gesturing for Zhou Wu to come and sit down.

Zhou Wu dared not make any further moves or have any ideas, so he could only obediently go back.

"I told you, I'm not here to cause you trouble."

"I killed your disciple, and you don't resent me? You don't want to kill me to vent your anger?"

Zhou Wu still didn't believe it; he was merely submitting to the other side's force.

"Hahaha, they don't deserve it!"

There was something wrong with what he was saying; Zhou Wu sensed something amiss in his words.

"Your master and disciple are at odds??"

Zhou Wu asked cautiously.

"Who told you we're master and apprentice?"

"Um...aren't you the sect leader? Aren't they your disciples?"

"Haha, it's true that I am the head of the Tantric Sect. They are just members of my Tantric Sect. The Tantric Sect doesn't have many rules. We usually discuss cultivation issues with each other. I don't have any disciples. However, if Lord Zhou is willing, I can consider taking you as my disciple."

Zhou Wu's CPU is almost burnt out, what's the connection?

"I've heard rumors that Lord Zhou is quite intelligent, but that's all there is to him. Just think of the Tantric sect as a mountain where everyone cultivates. I just arrived a little earlier, that's all."

"You should have said so earlier, now I understand."

So that's how their relationship is. Zhou Wu's tense nerves relaxed a little.

"If you're not here for revenge, then why are you looking for me?"

Zhou Wu actually wanted to find out if the other party was also there for some kind of cultivation or Baiyujing.

"Don't worry, I didn't come here for the illusory Jade Capital."

"You cultivate immortality not to attain enlightenment and become an immortal?"

"Aren't you overthinking it? There are no gods or monsters in this world."

Zhou Wu felt as if he had been tricked by this old man. Clearly, the old man was the one who cultivated, while he was a staunch materialist.

"Um... if you don't believe in ghosts and gods, why are you practicing cultivation?"

"I am practicing cultivation, not seeking immortality. Cultivation is about strengthening the body and cultivating the mind."

Good grief, this is playing word games. Zhou Wu didn't want to discuss this issue anymore, otherwise he would expose his true nature as an idiot.

"Let's change the subject. If you're not looking for revenge, then why did you contact me?"

“The Tantric sect is located on a small island near the South China Sea. It was originally peaceful and undisturbed by the world. However, in recent years, there have been more ships and merchants coming and going, and we often hear people talking about you. So we are a little curious and want to meet you.”

"It's that simple?"

"Yes, but seeing is believing."

"Aren't you happy to meet your idol?"

"That's all."