As a lord, I was forced to farm

Wang Junsheng later learned that the reason was that someone had somehow learned about Da Su's two legal texts, "Da Su Demon Spirit Law" and "Da Su Land Law".

Two demon spirit masters gathered together, discussing the Great Su's "Demon Spirit Law" and "Land Law." "Is it true that there is a prefecture-level territory that not only doesn't force its people to hand over their demon spirits, but also rewards demon spirit masters who cultivate demon spirits with spirit crystals?"

"As long as you become a citizen of Dasu, each citizen can receive a few acres of wasteland. Although it is wasteland, it doesn't have much impact on us demon spirit masters. Who hasn't learned how to turn wasteland into fertile land? This wasteland can be planted after a few months of nurturing!"

"Moreover, Da Su has a teleportation array leading to Mingxiao City. Even though it is not open to the public now, it is said that as long as we obtain the pass, we can still travel to and from Mingxiao City."

"In that case, this large inn seems like a good place!"

What's it like when a small, closely followed online community suddenly becomes a highly sought-after and popular spot?
During the Deer Cry Banquet, Wang Junsheng stared blankly at the long line of people handing over their pledges of allegiance to the Grand Secretariat. He hesitated for a moment, then took out a communication stone, seemingly making a decision.

"Forget it, even if I knew where that handful of spiritual soil was, so what? Anyway, I'm weak and powerless. I might as well use this information to exchange for more land and a minor official position!"

Wang Junsheng gritted his teeth, muttered a few words, and finally made up his mind. He used his spiritual power to activate the communication stone and nervously sent a message to the other side.

……

"Looks like you lost." Jiang Ran looked at the two rolls of paper on the table, which contained the scores of the duel between Su Hong Academy and Ming Xiao Academy. Seeing that Su Hong was three points ahead of Ming Xiao, she was in a good mood and raised her thick eyebrows at Qi Yu.

The latter was slightly dazed, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly. After a few breaths, he looked away from Jiang Ran's face and said helplessly, "Yes, I admit defeat."

"And what about what I want?"

“Here they are.” Qi Yu took out dozens of spherical objects from his storage ring. They were about the size of a fist, jet black, and made of some kind of precious black gold. Their surfaces were uneven, with strange golden nebulae gently flowing in the ravines.

The spiritual energy monitoring of Mingxiao City is composed of countless Zhou Tian Seeking Spirit Pearls. They are secretly placed in various places in Mingxiao City. If there is a destructive spiritual energy bombardment of the city, these Zhou Tian Seeking Spirit Pearls will issue a warning, and thousands of Zhou Tian Seeking Spirit Pearls will gather together to form a defensive network to protect the city.

The Zhou Tian Seeking Spirit Pearl itself is a Heaven-rank magic weapon, but if thousands or tens of thousands of Zhou Tian Seeking Spirit Pearls are gathered together, it is comparable to a God-rank magic weapon.

It took Mingxiao City over a hundred years to build a tight defense and monitoring network, which is why the magical beasts of Hanyuan Land have been slow to break through Mingxiao City's defenses and set foot in the north.

“These are the Zhou Tian Seeking Spirit Pearls of Mingxiao City. They are indeed extraordinary.” Jiang Ran took the dark-colored spheres from his hands. “Unfortunately, there are still too few of them.”

“Well, Mingxiao has strict control over the number of Zhou Tian Seeking Spirit Pearls that can be refined. I have just taken the position of Palace Master of the Cultivation Academy, and countless eyes are watching me. At present, I can only get you this many. If you need more, I will think of another way for you.”

Jiang Ran looked at Qi Yu intently, her gaze sweeping over his handsome face. Sometimes she felt that although Qi Yu had his bottom line, he didn't seem to have erected much of a defense against her.

Qi Yu knew that he had subdued two geniuses who could replicate magical artifacts, so did he know her purpose? But perhaps because he trusted her too much, he didn't even ask any questions and actually brought her the Zhou Tian Seeking Spirit Pearl.

"It's alright, use it for now." After a long while, Jiang Ran finally looked away from Qi Yu's face.

It's unknown whether Su Changyue and Su Changlu can replicate the spirit engravings of the two Zhou Tian Seeking Spirit Pearls. However, even if they can't, as long as they can extract some useful things, they might be able to have a wonderful reaction with the Thousand-Eyed Silver Lamp in the county.

Jiang Ran carefully placed the Zhou Tian Seeking Spirit Pearl into her ink ring. Qi Yu's gaze lingered on the ring, his eyes softening slightly. "The Zhou Tian Seeking Spirit Pearl is a crucial secret of Mingxiao City, don't..."

"Shh." Jiang Ran stretched out her fair index finger and placed it between his lips. The two were very close to each other and could feel each other's warm breath.

“I still have that much understanding. I’m not that stupid. How could I reveal something I’ve worked so hard to get to an outsider? As long as Mingxiao City doesn’t take the initiative to target my Dasu, my Dasu won’t do anything to your Mingxiao City.”

Jiang Ran actually has a great fondness for Mingxiao City, not only because of Qi Yu, but also because of this city, which is why Da Su is where it is today.

Moreover, it is precisely because of the existence of Mingxiao City that the Clouds Grief Land has maintained its relatively stable situation.

"I will not let that situation happen."

Qi Yu's cold and stern eyes were filled with a smile as he looked down at her. He didn't pull Jiang Ran's hand away from his lips, and as he spoke, his lips and teeth brushed against her fingers, bringing a slight tingling sensation.

Jiang Ran's eyes also lowered, her gaze darkening slightly.

……

Nestled in the embrace of mountains, Mingxiao West Tea Village is shrouded in a light, ethereal mist after the rain. Even before entering the village, one can see terraced tea gardens cascading down the mountainside. Rows of waist-high tea bushes resemble emerald ribbons, winding and undulating around the mountain.

Jiang Ran glanced over and saw several emerald green demonic spirits flying past among the tea leaves, their wings fluttering and scattering fine phosphorescence.

After the power contest, the two finally had some free time, and Jiang Ran brought Qi Yu to Xicha Village to visit Master Zhao.

Master Zhao was still as healthy as the last time I saw him. Although he didn't say that Jiang Ran should continue to learn how to make spirit tea from him, he would sometimes look over and shake his head inexplicably, with a slight look of regret.

Looking at Qi Yu, Master Zhao said, "Hmm, he's a handsome young man, and his appearance is a good match for you."

Qi Yu's ears turned slightly red, and he looked like he wasn't good with words.

Master Zhao didn't ask too many questions about Qi Yu's identity, just as he didn't know Jiang Ran was a territory lord before, and she didn't ask. Neither Jiang Ran nor Qi Yu took the initiative to say that he was the head of the Mingxiao City family and now the palace master of the Mingxiao Academy.

Xicha Village is beautiful, like a paradise. Jiang Ran and Qi Yu temporarily put aside their identities and went with Master Zhao to pick tea leaves in the humid tea garden.

The two stayed in the tranquil Xicha Village for two days. Before leaving, Master Zhao packed them countless cups of spiritual tea and said with a kind face, "Be careful on the road."

"If you have time, bring people to visit this old man. If you don't have time, it's fine. I'll stay in Xicha Village."

Jiang Ran's eyes softened. "Okay, Master." (End of Chapter)