Lord of the Earth

Chapter 383: Turning stone into gold·Jade-white secret method?
The Yellow Turban Army has taken advantage of its geographical location and first-mover advantage of being relatively close to the "Gate of Catastrophe", and has gained a population of nearly half a million these days.

But problems also came one after another.

That is to say, it is difficult to accommodate so many people.

In particular, Zhang Jiao is not a human lord and cannot supply supplies through the "treasure box" given by the will of the earth. He can only rely on his own development. Nowadays, both food and resources are tight to a certain extent!

"In fact, Zhang Jiao invited Mr. Shui Jing and Shi Yuan to Bai Yujing this time because there are more refugees rescued now, and the food we originally prepared is somewhat insufficient... I wonder if Bai Yujing has extra food that can be sold to We need about 100,000 stones!”

Zhang Jiao, who was holding a nine-section talisman staff, spoke first.

This is of course a must for summer!

Although the amount of spiritual rice that can be cultivated by Baiyu Jing's "five-color spiritual soil" is not large, it is somewhat difficult to supply Baiyu Jingto.

But don’t forget that the entire canyon where Shen Xiuer’s “Spiritual Spring” territory is located belongs to extremely high-quality spiritual soil, and the cultivated food is more than enough to feed millions of people...

"Great, the Yellow Turban Army is willing to trade these 100,000 stones of grain for the 'exotic treasures' or 'catastrophe orbs' left behind by the 'catastrophe creatures'..."

Zhang Jiao's face showed a look of joy.

Except for those who have successfully "changed their lives", all the catastrophic creatures will be reduced to ashes once they die.

Therefore, it is very difficult to obtain food by hunting.

Fortunately, the catastrophe creatures will at least leave some "catastrophe copper beads", and the "catastrophe creatures" rated silver or above will leave behind "catastrophe rare treasures".

The former can purchase items from the "Treasury of Catastrophe", and the latter allows people to directly obtain "power", which naturally has the value of serving as currency!
"If City Lord Xia is willing, can Bai Yujing help accept some of the refugees?"

However, what Zhang Jiao said next made Xia Tian stunned.

"refugee?"

No lord would refuse "population".

In particular, the "Jianguo" period seems not to have as strict a population requirement as it did in the village period.

But in fact there are still hidden "limitations".

For example, during this march, Bai Yujing defeated a large number of foreign forces and prepared to build a large number of "towns" based on his territory to prepare for the "founding of the country", but this involved a problem.

Not enough people!

Although Bai Yujing itself has a population of nearly one million, those people are concentrated in the main city.

"Qi Luck Kingdom" is different from "Qi Luck City". It not only requires Qi Luck Cloud Sea to cover thousands of miles, but also requires ten 'city' level, or hundreds of 'Qi Luck Town' level sub-territories...

The foundation for establishing a 'Qi Luck Town' requires almost tens of thousands of people, and a 'Qi Luck City' requires a population of more than 100,000!
Calculated this way, even if part of the population of the main city is relocated, Bai Yujing's personnel gap will be at least 500,000.

Of course, there is another way, which is to develop "affiliated territories" to make up for the shortcomings.

This time, the many territories in alliance with Bai Yujing, large and small, combined, have a population of one million.

It's just that the affiliated territory only provides half of the luck, which is still not as reliable as the own sub-territory.

Just like the "feudal system" and the "prefecture and county system", the experience of ancient China has long proved which system is more stable!
However, obtaining the population was not as simple as imagined at the beginning, especially when Xia Tian discovered that he had made a mistake!
It was originally thought that the "Gate of Catastrophe" would attract human forces tens of thousands of miles around, and it would be a good opportunity for Bai Yujing to recruit people, just like the last time the population of the "Imperial Tomb Secret Realm" exploded!

But now it has been several days since the city was built, and the number of refugees gathered does not even exceed 10,000 people every day, which is far from what was expected!
After thinking carefully, Xia Tian realized the reason.

That is because the "Human Race Secret Realm" was opened before, and everyone gathered there because everyone knew it was beneficial. Now this "Door of Catastrophe" can be classified as a "bad thing". Except for the destiny of the human race who has been ordered by the eternal will, the rest of the human race naturally avoids it...

What Bai Yujing can really accept is the refugees who are near the "Gate of Catastrophe" and whose homes have been broken and displaced due to the impact of the catastrophe creatures...

The number of these human refugees is limited. Bai Yujing may only be able to collect the people he needs by taking the initiative!

Of course, there are also special circumstances like now. Zhang Jiao actually actively "gives away people"?
"Is there any fraud in this?"

However, despite being happy, Xia Tian also had some doubts.

The Yellow Turban Army finally managed to gather such a large population, so why did they have to "give them away"?
To be honest, this is the first time that Xia Tian has seen the force driving his own population outside...

"'Taipingdao' accepts believers, and sincerity leads to spirituality... If you are not willing to believe in 'Huang Tian', then you cannot become a member of the 'Yellow Turban Warriors'..."

As if seeing Xia Tian's doubts, Zhang Jiao, who was holding a nine-section talisman staff, said.

Xia Tian understands that this kind of religious power is different from the ordinary destiny kingdom. It requires pure "power of faith" to help establish the "God Kingdom"!
Therefore, for Zhang Jiao, refugees who do not believe in "Huang Tian" not only cannot provide "the power of faith", but will also affect the remaining believers!

Coupled with the problems of food and resources, it is better to keep these people to "affect the morale of the military."

It's better to find a more suitable place to go. For example, Bai Yujing!
"It is Bai Yujing's duty to save the human race!"

After understanding the reason, Xia Tian's heart was naturally full of joy. Now Bai Yujing itself has a population of more than 800,000. If it can really receive these 200,000 people, it will be enough to make the total population exceed one million!

Although there is still a certain gap between the minimum limit of 1.5 million, it is enough to add twenty luck towns, which is worth a lot of money!
It is worth mentioning that only those who reach the level of "luck town" are officially recognized as "sub-territories" by the Eternal Land.

Just like the "Mountain God Territory" is outside the coverage of Bai Yujing's Qi Luck Sea of ​​Clouds, as a "Qi Luck Town" itself it can also generate a "Qi Luck Sea of ​​Clouds", which is enough to carry the functions of special buildings such as the "Great Qin Chidao"!

Of course, since the Yellow Turban Army provided such a large population, Bai Yujing could not help but express his opinion.

"Bai Yujing is willing to give an additional 100,000 shi of food from Taiping Road and 100,000 Tianyuan coins to show his gratitude to the great sage and good master who saves the suffering people in the world!"

Xia Tian reciprocated the favor, and the two parties were naturally happy to cooperate, and further discussed some other aspects of cooperation.

Until the burning power of Zhang Jiao's "spiritual talisman" was exhausted.

It can be said that both parties are enjoying themselves as guest and host!

And reached a "strategic" cooperative relationship to deal with the catastrophic creatures.

"Congratulations to the Lord of the City. With this population of 200,000, Bai Yujing will soon be able to take a further step..."

At this time, Mr. Shui Jing, who had been watching the conversation between the two, stroked his beard with his hand and said with a smile on his face.

"I would also like to thank Mr. Shui Jing for this. If it weren't for your mediation, the Great Master might not have chosen Bai Yujing to cooperate."

Xia Tian also smiled.

"No, I'll tell you the truth, Lord City Lord. The matter of the great virtuous master sending people away is actually all the credit of Pang Shiyuan..."

Mr. Shui Jing shook his head and looked at the ugly-looking Pang Tong next to him.

"Oh?"

Xia Tian's face moved.

He asked, why would Zhang Jiao suddenly "give someone away" to him when he was doing well?
To take a step back, even if it is to give away people, these people can be given to some forces that are not as powerful as Bai Yujing.

You know, the more populous Bai Yujing is, the closer it is to the founding of the People's Republic of China. It is naturally beneficial to the surrounding humans, but it also has "hidden dangers".

Normally, I wouldn’t choose this!

"I wonder, Mr. Fengchu, are you willing to serve as an official in Bai Yujing? Bai Yujing is willing to treat you as the master of the same palace..."

Palace Master, this is a very high status.

Generally speaking, even the most qualified people in Bai Yujing can only be awarded the gold medal after they have reached the gold rating.

However, Pang Tong himself is a golden hero, and Bai Yujing has attracted a "population of 200,000", so he is fully qualified to directly become the "lord of the palace"!

"I'm sorry, the Great Master saved my life. This time I am traveling as an 'envoy'..."

Pang Tong actually yearned for Bai Yujing in his heart.

After all, this human territory, where he can exert his talents, is far superior to religious forces like the "Yellow Turban Army"!
However, various reasons made him unwilling to join now, and he wanted to use the Yellow Turban Army to "earn achievements" and compete with "Wolong".

"This object is a phoenix bone, a spiritual weapon that I nourished with my essence and blood... Please accept it, Mr. Feng Chu..."

Although Xia Tian didn't know what Pang Tong was thinking.

But he probably guessed it, so with a thought, a phoenix flew out from his chest, emitting the power of golden-red flames in the air. Then it converged its breath and turned into a golden bone, suspended in Pang Tong's body. around!

"Qiang, Qiang?"

Immediately, as if sensing something, a translucent "little phoenix" flew out of Pang Tong's body, flying left and right around the "golden bone", sending out mental fluctuations of extreme surprise, kindness, and longing!

This is a special rare treasure that was opened from the first golden "Colorful Universe Gourd" that summer.

It has been maintained for almost half a year through the "Method of Tempering Qi and Blood Soldiers" of the "Barbarian Clan", and now in terms of power alone, it is no less than a top-notch extraordinary spiritual weapon!

Now, it was given to Pang Tong, and its intention was self-evident.

"City Lord Xia...this thing is too valuable. Please forgive Pang Tong for not accepting it for the time being."

Even Pang Tong, who was arrogant and arrogant, could not help but be moved. He must know that the "Phoenix Spirit" accompanying him was in a "young phoenix" state and lacked a real physical body.

And Xia Tian's "Phoenix Bones" can be said to be tailor-made for him.

Moreover, this "Phoenix Bones" was formed by Xia Tian himself using his essence and blood, but he was willing to give it to him, which was of even greater significance!
Pang Tong himself still wanted to refuse, but the "Phoenix Spirit" looked like he had found a treasure. If he didn't agree to this situation, I'm afraid the "Little Phoenix" would stay in Bai Yujing!
When the time comes, it may be difficult for a scribe like me who is "powerless" to "get things done" in the Eternal Land.

"Then Pang Tong would be disrespectful!"

In the end, it can only be "forced" to accept it.

On the surface, he still maintained his "arrogance", but in his heart, he was convinced by Xia Tian's method.

Just like the ancient emperor took off the jade pendant he had worn for many years and gave it to his courtiers. The size of the gift is no longer important, what is important is the meaning!
Of course, things worn by emperors are generally not bad.

"Haha, Master Zhuge has returned from outside after learning the news about the two of them. He also asked Mr. Fengchu to stay for a while... In two days, I will ask Master Zhao to lead someone to escort Mr. Fengchu back..."

Of course, in addition to escorting Pang Tong "back to the Yellow Turban Army", its main purpose is to accept those "200,000" refugees!
……

"Sir, Mr. Murong would like to see you!"

After Pang Tong and Sima Hui left, A'Zhu walked in again and brought a piece of news.

"Oh, the secret method of 'Dou Zhuan Xing Yuan'?"

"Mr. Murong is willing to reveal the family's secret method. Bai Yujing is very grateful. A'Zhu, go and get five 'Real Person Pills' and five thousand Tian Yuan coins for Mr. Murong..."

For Murong Fu, strictly speaking, Xia Tian really didn't have much favorable impression.

Just because this person has a cold heart, he will do anything to achieve his goals, even his relatives and the generals he follows. In a sense, he is even worse than people like Dongfang Bubai and Xiongba who are also "villains". Even more disgusting!
But the skill he handed in had really good attributes.

[The stars are moving (gold)]

[Level] Extraordinary

【Type】Secret method

[Characteristics] Star Shift (can divert various attacks and change their trajectory), return attacks on others (after practicing to the level of 'Master', you can return the opponent's attacks back to yourself)

[Explanation] At the end of the Five Dynasties, a martial arts prodigy named Murong Longcheng emerged from the Murong family. He created the superb martial arts of "turning the stars and moving around". He was invincible and became famous all over the world! Due to the instructions of the ancestors, he intended to restore the country, but the world must be reunited after being divided for a long time. During the Song Dynasty, the world was peaceful and people's minds were in order. Although Murong Longcheng's martial arts was strong, he made no achievements in the end and died in depression!

In terms of value alone, spiritual skills and secrets seem to be inferior to magic and supernatural powers!
Personally, that's true.

Just like "Eye of the Wind" and "Da Luo Cave", the value of the latter is definitely higher.

But for a force, "spiritual skills and secret techniques" are more valuable.

Because everyone can practice spiritual skills and secret techniques, but it is difficult to directly obtain alien arts and supernatural powers through practice.

Instead, it needs to meet various conditions and even rely on "inheritance" to be able to use it!
Therefore, to Bai Yujing, the overall value of the "Star Movement" secret technique handed over by Murong Fu should be even higher than ordinary magic, which is why Xia Tian is willing to give a high reward!

["Do you want to spend 100 merit and 100000 luck to 'turn stone into gold'?"]

What makes Xia Tian a little surprised is that when he got it in his hand, there was a reminder of the earth's will, which appeared in Xia Tian's mind.

"Can golden items also be turned into gold?"

Xia Tian was stunned at first.

However, I immediately remembered that before turning stone into gold, the golden color was limited because it required "the power of merit" to strengthen it to jade white!
Bai Yujing has killed a large number of catastrophic creatures in these days.

And they are the majority of the catastrophic creatures who have "exchanged lives" in the Eternal Land!

The "merits of heaven and earth" provided by these creatures are far more powerful than those of Bai Yujing's previous catastrophic creatures. Now Bai Yujing's accumulated merits have already reached more than 5,000. It's perfectly fine to test it by consuming a hundred merits!
"use……"

A purple-gold light enveloped him, and after it dissipated, the "secret technique" in his hand had changed its appearance.

[The stars change (Jade White)]

[Level] Extraordinary

【Type】Secret method

[Characteristics] Star Shift (can directly control various tangible and even invisible attacks), and return the attack (the mastery level reaches the 'expert level' or above, and can transfer the attack amplification to the opponent's body to return the attack)

[Explanation] The secret method of shifting stars, which can be obtained through the strengthening of "Midas Turning Stone into Gold".

[Remarks] Dou Zhuan Xing Yi's manipulation targets are limited to "spiritual skills and secret techniques. "Returning to the Other Body" requires that your own comprehensive cultivation level is similar to that of the opponent. The power that can be increased depends on your understanding of the opponent's attack and the difference in strength between the two parties. !
(End of this chapter)