Reincarnated as the Death Spider Queen, sacrificing Bibi Dong at the start

What a joke! To be able to become a disciple of a Title Douluo is an incredible opportunity that countless Soul Masters would never even dare to dream of!

Nan Feng walked to the desk, tapped the pile of account books on it, and said calmly, "I'm taking you in not so you can use my name to bully others. I will teach you how to truly manage this island, how to conduct commercial development, and the future development path of Purple Pearl Island. You can ask me any questions you encounter during the process, including any bottlenecks in your cultivation."

"However, let me make this clear from the start. I'm someone who hates trouble, so I won't get too involved in the specifics of this island. Since you've called me 'teacher,' you'll have to take on all the dirty work and managing people, understand?"

"Understood! This disciple will certainly live up to the teacher's expectations!" Purple Pearl knelt on one knee excitedly and performed a somewhat imperfect apprenticeship ceremony.

But after the initial excitement, Purple Pearl's gossipy and curious heart couldn't help but stir again.

She looked up at Nan Feng cautiously: "Teacher, where exactly are you from? With your strength, why would you suddenly think of coming to a poor, godforsaken place like our Purple Pearl Island, and go to such lengths to help us with so many reforms?"

Nan Feng glanced at her indifferently, "Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask."

"Yes... I spoke out of turn." Purple Pearl obediently shut her mouth.

However, she still brought up the serious matter concerning the life and death of Purple Pearl Island, even though she was hesitant.

“But, teacher…” Purple Pearl stood up, her expression becoming somewhat solemn, “How do you plan to contact Seagod Island?”

“A large portion of the residents on our Purple Pearl Island actually come from Poseidon Island. Now that you've caused such a stir on the island, not only defeating the former leader but also reorganizing the navy and establishing shipping routes, Poseidon Island will definitely get the news very quickly.”

A deep sense of awe and fear flashed in Purple Pearl's eyes: "The power of Seagod Island is terrifying! Especially that legendary, invincible High Priest Poseidon... If they think we are challenging the authority of Seagod Island, or see us as a threat, and send someone to question us, we..."

Purple Pearl didn't continue, but her meaning was clear: if they really provoked the wrath of Poseidon Island, their newly established Purple Pearl Navy probably wouldn't even be able to withstand a single charge from them.

Even Nan Feng, on this vast ocean, would never be a match for that Sea God Douluo!

"This is not your concern."

Nan Feng waved his hand dismissively, "I have my own plans regarding the people and things on Seagod Island, and I will handle them personally."

"You have only one task: take the plan I gave you and go ahead with a complete overhaul of this island! Anyone who dares to obstruct you will be killed and fed to the fish."

Chapter 149 Rules are rigid, but people are flexible.

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With Nan Feng's unquestionable reform order officially issued, the entire Purple Pearl Island, which was originally like a pile of loose sand, began an extremely awkward and painful process of gear meshing under the absolute threat of force.

To carry out a thorough reform and transform a dilapidated pirate den into a golden hub that monopolizes maritime transport, the most important and crucial element is money!

Whether it's establishing a regular "Purple Pearl Navy" and paying its soldiers, or expanding deep-water ports, constructing fortifications, and building shops and inns, all require enormous funds to support them.

The core essence of the establishment and operation of any organization or country is always the distribution of interests and the flow of resources.

After a day and night of thorough investigation, Purple Pearl Island has revealed a fatal problem that almost made Nan Feng vomit blood—these pirates simply don't know how to use money!

They have indeed amassed countless treasures of gold and silver over the past few centuries by killing and robbing at sea.

However, they have absolutely no understanding of capital operations and don't know how to make money from money.

Even if it's a mountain of gold, if it's just tightly covered up in a blanket or buried underground and doesn't flow, what's the difference between it and a pile of broken stones?

In Nan Feng's original plan, Purple Pearl Island, as the largest pirate gathering place and the den of stolen goods on the entire continent, should have an astonishing fortune of several million gold soul coins in the treasuries of the various pirate groups on the island, no matter how extravagant they were.

But reality gave him a resounding slap in the face.

After Purple Pearl led her people in a thorough search, going door to door and even scraping the ground clean, they finally found a place to conduct a complete search.

The final figures presented to Nan Feng plunged him into a long silence—the entire Purple Pearl Island, plus all the pirate leaders' private stashes, yielded less than 100,000 Gold Soul Coins!

"Where's the money?" Nan Feng sat in the chair, rubbing his temples, looking at the pitiful number, feeling utterly absurd.

"This...teacher..."

Purple Pearl rubbed her hands awkwardly and explained with a wry smile, "In the past, Purple Pearl Island did manage to rob many merchant ships laden with treasure, but... the rule in our line of work is to live in the moment."

“Those powerful pirate captains often changed their identities and ran away to the mainland to live as wealthy men after they had saved up enough money.”

"So, although this island has a large flow of water, it didn't accumulate any real wealth! All that money was taken away by the successive leaders."

Purple Pearl wiped the cold sweat from her forehead and continued, "Moreover, those pirates down there, their money comes quickly and goes even faster! Their favorite pastimes are gambling and finding women. Many of them, after robbing money, go ashore and immediately go to those underground casinos to gamble away their fortunes, losing everything, until they have nothing left, and then come back to sea to continue their life-risking robbery."

"To them, even if they robbed chests of gold bars, as long as they didn't exchange them for wine, meat, and chips, that gold was no different from a pile of broken stones..."

Listening to Purple Pearl's "simple" explanation of pirate economics, Nan Feng covered his face in anguish, feeling a deep sense of powerlessness and suffocation.

He finally understood. These bandits were not only illiterate, but also complete financial idiots!

They don't even have the most basic concepts of "capital accumulation" and "investment and reproduction." They are just a bunch of locusts who only care about eating their fill today and don't care about their lives tomorrow!

Less than 100,000 gold soul coins. This amount of money may be a huge sum in the eyes of ordinary people, but if it is used to start a super project that will change the shipping pattern of the entire continent, it is not even enough to throw money down the drain!

"I'm really fed up with you bunch of spendthrifts..."

Nan Feng sighed. His original plan was to use the resources of Purple Pearl Island to build the initial framework of the deep-water port and navy, and to achieve some respectable political achievements.

Then, by adopting a relatively strong and equal stance, we can negotiate cooperation with the Heavenly Dou Royal Family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, thus gaining more say in the distribution of benefits.

But now it seems that this dilapidated island is dirt poor and a bottomless pit.

"Never mind, plans can't keep up with changes."

Nan Feng made a decisive decision, pointing to the ledger and ordering Zi Zhenzhu: "Take half of the remaining less than 100,000 gold soul coins. You immediately organize a manpower to go to sea and purchase a large amount of building materials, food and basic supplies from the nearby coastal cities! First, stabilize the livelihood of the more than 6,000 residents on the island, and roughly set up the framework of the navy."

"For the next period of time, you will stay on the island and train those pirates to the bone. Follow the military regulations I've given you, and kill anyone who dares to disobey!"

Nan Feng stood up and clapped his hands: "Leave the rest to me. I'll go back to Tian Dou City now and try to persuade... cough, persuade the Tian Dou royal family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to bring a lot of gold coins and top-notch construction craftsmen to help us renovate this island!"

After explaining the specific infrastructure matters and management authority, Nan Feng did not linger on Purple Pearl Island.

He left Purple Pearl Island, found a secluded spot on the sea, and unleashed his level 98 peak Douluo soul power to its limit, heading back at full speed towards the Heaven Dou Empire.

With the removal of speed restrictions on ships, coupled with the tireless nature of Nanfeng's energy clone, the situation became much easier.

In less than two days, that petite figure in a black trench coat reappeared on the bustling streets of Tiandou City.

Yuexuan.

When Nan Feng reappeared in that elegant room on the top floor of Yuexuan, Tang Yuehua looked at this little darling who had disappeared for more than a month and then suddenly reappeared, a complex light flashing in her eyes.

"Go, contact that old man Xueye for me."

Nan Feng sat down on the expensive sofa without any ceremony, picked up the fine tea on the table and took a sip. "Tell them that I have brought Poseidon Island's initial expression of sincerity regarding cooperation. Tell them to prepare their money bags."

Tang Yuehua dared not delay and immediately arranged for her trusted confidants to deliver the message to the palace.

This time, the royal family's response was astonishingly fast.

The message was just delivered this afternoon.

In less than an hour, the streets of Tiandou City resounded with the rhythmic and powerful sound of horses' hooves.

Commander Ge Long personally led a thousand fully armed elite imperial guards, representing the highest royal honors, to the gates of Yuexuan.

"Gorlon, by order of His Majesty, has come to respectfully welcome His Majesty the Demon God... to the palace for a banquet!"

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Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace.

In the magnificent rear hall of the Imperial Study, Emperor Xueye had already ordered a private banquet prepared in the most luxurious way.

To show the importance attached to this "Special Envoy of Poseidon Island," there were not even any maids present at the banquet; only the veteran general Ge Feng accompanied him.

As Nan Feng strode into the inner hall under Ge Long's guidance, Emperor Xue Ye immediately greeted him with a beaming smile.

"Your Majesty, it's been a month since we last met, and you look even more radiant than before!" Emperor Xueye greeted him warmly.

However, Nan Feng had no interest in conforming to this hypocritical and bureaucratic system.

He didn't even glance at the lavish banquet table, but went straight to the head of the guest seats and sat down, cutting off Emperor Xueye's pleasantries:

"Alright, Your Majesty, let's skip the formalities."

"I have already returned to Seagod Island and reported the matter you asked me to do last time to the High Priest."

The smile on Emperor Xueye's face vanished instantly, and a hint of barely concealed tension and anticipation flashed in his eyes.

"What did the High Priest say?" Emperor Xueye asked anxiously.

Nan Feng picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and sighed with a hint of regret:

"The High Priest has heard of the Spirit Hall's current actions and is indeed deeply sympathetic to your country's situation. He also intends to intervene and maintain the balance of the continent."

"but……"

Nan Feng put down his teacup and looked directly at Emperor Xue Ye.

"Your Majesty may not know, but our Seagod Island has an ironclad rule that has been passed down for tens of thousands of years."

"All Soul Masters of Seagod Island, after passing the Seagod God Pillar's test and receiving the Seagod's baptism, are forbidden from leaving Seagod Island for the rest of their lives! Otherwise, they will be considered to have betrayed their faith and will surely suffer the Seagod's divine punishment and wrath!"

"Back then, the Spirit Hall launched a massive invasion, losing two Title Douluo and thousands of elite troops on Seagod Island. It can be said that the two sides have a blood feud."

"However, afterwards, our Seagod Island did not send anyone to the mainland to retaliate against the Spirit Hall. A large part of the reason is that the soul masters of Seagod Island are bound by the rules set by the gods and cannot leave the island easily."

"Therefore, Your Majesty desires for Seagod Island to directly send troops to the mainland and form a public military alliance with the Heavenly Dou Empire... I'm sorry, High Priest, although you have the intention, the rules of Seagod Island cannot be violated."

Upon hearing these words, Emperor Xueye's face visibly darkened, and the confidence he had gained from grasping at "Seagod Island" as a lifeline was instantly drained of most of it.

He leaned forward anxiously, his voice even trembling slightly:

"Your Majesty, the rules are rules, but people are flexible!"

"You've seen the current situation on the continent. The Spirit Hall's wolfish ambitions and its desire to conquer the world are blatantly obvious! If Seagod Island continues to cling to its old ways and stubbornly adhere to its ancestral rules, what will happen when the Spirit Hall has completely annexed the two great empires, regrouped, and mobilized the entire continent to attack Seagod Island once again..."

Emperor Xueye slammed his fist on the table in anguish: "At that time, no matter how deep the Seagod Island's foundation is, it will be difficult to fight against four hands with two fists! Although the Seagod Island is far overseas, it is truly in a situation of mutual dependence with our Heavenly Dou Empire! High Priest, with your profound foresight, can't you see this?"

Chapter 150 Happy Cooperation

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"Your Majesty, please calm down."

Nan Feng raised her small hand and pressed it down, signaling Emperor Xue Ye to calm down: "What Your Majesty said, the High Priest is so wise, he can naturally see very clearly as well."

"Therefore, although the High Priest is bound by the rules and cannot directly send the Soul Master army of Seagod Island to participate in the continent's struggle, in order to maintain the balance, the High Priest is also willing to express our Seagod Island's attitude to the Spirit Hall within the scope permitted by the rules."

The Snow Night Emperor's previously dull eyes instantly brightened again: "Oh? Your Majesty means..."

Nan Feng did not answer directly, but changed the subject and suddenly asked, "Your Majesty, have you ever heard of an overseas island called Purple Pearl Island?"

Emperor Xueye paused, seemingly searching his memory for the name. After a moment, he frowned, his expression somewhat unnatural, and said: