As a lord, I was forced to farm

Chapter 948 Selling the Secret Realm?

Qi Yu led his men back to Mingxiao City.

On the other hand, Yun Mao seemed to have also learned about Jiang Ran's current predicament and spread the news to the Divine Tree Realm.

Yunrong asked Jiang Ran if she needed help, "You're our little brat, how can we let others bully our beast!"

Jiang Ran was somewhat moved, never expecting that the reclusive Qianyun Beast would offer to help her, a human.

You should know that the Hidden Cloud Beast is an extremely rare space-type spirit beast.

Moreover, it has an adorable appearance and, although it possesses amazing spatial abilities, its actual combat strength is not particularly strong; it is merely very adept at hiding and spatial travel.

If humans or other powerful magical beasts discover their existence, they will definitely try their best to find the Divine Tree Realm and capture them.

"Your existence cannot be exposed to the public." Jiang Ran knew that Yun Rong had the cultivation of the Transcendent Realm, and Shenmu and several Hidden Cloud Beasts had the cultivation of the Sea of ​​Consciousness and the Pill Heaven Realm. If Yun Rong could come and help her, Da Su would definitely be able to overcome this crisis.

But what if we get through this crisis?
Even though Da Su, who is connected to the Hidden Cloud Beast, has repelled three provincial capitals this time, he will instead be exposed to the entire continent.

At that time, the opponents that Da Su will face will not only be the people of Cloudsorrow Land.

Jiang Ran smiled and said to Yun Rong, "You are my last trump card, my strongest allies, and my most reliable family, but it's not time for you to make your appearance yet."

Yun Rong nodded and said to her son Yun Mao, "Why are you only at the second level of the Dan Tian realm? Oh well, you're still somewhat useful. You can stay by Jiang Ran's side and protect her."

Yunrong was quite disdainful of her child. Despite being so much older than Jiang Ran, the older brother, his cultivation level hadn't progressed as fast as Jiang Ran's.

Yun Mao felt innocent and aggrieved because his own mother disliked him.

Who can compare to Jiang Ran, this monster?

And that dragon.

Moreover, he is already very strong, okay? It is not easy for space-type spirit beasts to cultivate. He is only twenty-five years old and is still a baby. However, he is already a powerful magical beast in the Dan Tian Realm. He is the most talented Qianyun Beast!

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"Your Highness, the million-strong army has already set off from the three provincial capitals and will likely arrive in the area of ​​Maocheng and Yunxiang Mountain in less than five days!"

The enemy army numbered in the millions, while the total population of Dasu was only a little over three million.

The disparity in troop strength created a sense of unease, like a mountain constantly pressing down on everyone's heads.

In Dasu, almost the entire prefecture is on standby for war.

Of course, there are also strong individuals on Da Su's side.

Pan Gushou, who possessed the strength of the Transcendent Realm, and the two great Dantian Realm magical beasts, Dahua and Dacao, were all willing to fight for their friends.

But the news Qi Yu brought to Jiang Ran was a heavy blow—there might be three Transcendent Realm experts in the area!

At this moment, Qiu Baishui suddenly suggested, "Your Highness, perhaps we can seek help from sects such as Tianlong Palace."

Although the Heavenly Dragon Palace has few people, all its disciples are cultivators. It is said that its sect leader is a powerful cultivator at the Transcendent Realm. If we can persuade them to help, especially if its sect leader sides with Da Su, perhaps everything will turn around.

"Will these sects really come to our aid?" someone stepped forward and questioned. "The major sects are mostly focused on their own interests and are unlikely to participate in the territorial disputes. Instead of seeking their help, we should urge the cultivators in the county to intensify their cultivation." Qiu Baishui scoffed, "In just a few days, is it possible that someone will suddenly ascend to the Transcendent Realm?"

Another person stepped forward and offered a suggestion, "Or we could expedite the process and purchase more elite magical artifacts and ample elixirs from Mingxiao City to enhance Dasu's strength!"

An official who was on good terms with Qiu Baishui immediately stepped forward and said, "We, Da Su, will naturally prepare these, but they won't play a crucial role in Da Su's current situation. After all, even the highest-level magic weapon requires a powerful cultivator to wield it, and even with ample elixirs, do you have that many lives and that much time to heal your wounds when facing a million-strong army?"

Suddenly, a clear female voice rang out, drawing everyone's attention. "The reason these three provincial capitals are attacking my prefecture is because of the Illusion Lake Secret Realm. Since we can't hand over this secret realm to these three provincial capitals to nurture a national-level territory, what if we sell the Illusion Lake Secret Realm to a force outside of these three provincial capitals?"

Upon hearing this, an eerie silence suddenly fell over the imperial court.

Everyone, including Jiang Ran, couldn't help but turn their attention to the person who spoke.

It turned out to be Hu Jingxuan, the magistrate of Huaguan County.

"I think it's a good idea!" Her words were a revelation to everyone.

And someone immediately thought of a good buyer.

That's Mingxiao City!

Mingxiao City is located in the southernmost part of the Cloud Sorrow Land, and even the Ten Thousand Beasts Kingdom, a national-level territory, cannot do anything to it!
It possesses eight provincial-level Jade Map Secret Realms, yet these three major provincial capitals have not dared to send troops against it!
"This way, we can indeed resolve this crisis. Mingxiao City is not short of money; perhaps we can even sell the Illusion Lake Secret Realm for a good price!"

For a moment, everyone started discussing the sale of the Illusory Lake Secret Realm, who to sell it to, how many spirit crystals or treasures to ask for, or perhaps to use it as a condition to obtain the temporary protection of a powerful force.

Amidst the discussion, the faces of generals such as Wei Fengsheng and Zhou Bao were extremely grim.

"Your Highness, I do not agree to sell the secret realm to other forces!"

Upon hearing the dissenting voices, the assembled officials fell silent.

“Commander Wei, I know that all the soldiers paid with their lives and blood to bring back the Illusion Lake Secret Realm. But if we continue to keep the secret realm in our hands, it will endanger the more than two million people of Dasu.” Wu Yun sighed deeply with a worried expression.

"Yes, Commander Wei..."

Wei Fengsheng's face was grim, but he knew that Da Su was in a helpless situation. He felt a lump in his throat and hated himself for being so weak. He had already taken back the secret realm, but it no longer belonged to Da Su. He couldn't keep what was rightfully his!
How pathetic!

Not only Wei Fengsheng, but everyone present, including the customers and officials discussing selling the secret realm to other forces, were also holding their breath.

They know they're useless!

But what can we do now?

If they could keep the Illusory Lake Secret Realm in their hands, no one would be willing to give it up.

After all, this is a provincial-level hidden gem!
How many resources can be obtained by selling it?

Moreover, under such a crisis, those buyers will definitely try their best to lower the price. In the end, it would be considered good if they could get the equivalent of resources from a county-level secret realm.

"It's worthless!"

During the silence, Qiu Baishui suddenly looked down at the assembled officials with an arrogant gaze. He stood ramrod straight, like an unyielding bamboo, and glared angrily as he said, "Why are you all so dejected? Have you already assumed that our Great Su will inevitably lose against the three provincial capitals?!"