Chapter 476: Rebirth My Frontier Development in the Empire

The imperial Western Expansion had already begun when Zhao Xing first arrived in the Scarlet Star Empire, over seven thousand years ago.

The initial plan included only three major astral pathways and just over twenty minor to medium-sized pathways. Today, there are seven major astral pathways and over a thousand minor to medium-sized ones.

Upon first entering the Primordial Realm, he visited the Folded Peaks to meditate in a secret realm. There, he encountered Hongshan Emperor's eldest disciple, Tao Yang, deep in thought. The Five Poisons Emperor had also once called Tao Yang a good-for-nothing in front of Zhao Xing.

When the six major superpowers—the Empire, the Hills of Antiquity, the Samsara Temple, the Academy City, the Ancient Nations Alliance, and the Heavenly Palace of Origins—collaborated on the development, Zhao Xing even played a fixed match with Du Yun to determine their respective shares. It was three thousand years ago when he truly became involved as a Sea Envoy, at which point the seven major astral pathways were already established.

After his conversation with Emperor Hongshan concluded, Zhao Xing immediately began searching for relevant data and organizing the timeline.

"It is currently the 1197th solar year of the Barren Realm's 2nd Epoch, with only 2585 cosmic years remaining until its 3rd Epoch."

"While the issue of the Folded Peaks has been resolved, accelerating the development of the seven major pathways, the Barren Realm's development challenges extend beyond just the Folded Peaks. Furthermore, the expansion of minor and medium-sized pathways has never been smooth. The difficult areas remain difficult, showing little difference compared to the progress in my previous life."

"Applying high-end theories to low-end scenarios still has a long way to go. Even in the highly developed Scarlet Star Empire, many areas still rely on primitive manual mining."

"The six major superpowers are officially responsible for the large pathways, while the development rights for minor and medium-sized pathways are granted to noble lords and smaller powers."

"The state can develop without regard for cost, as it concerns survival; the Scarlet Star Emperor and Guluo River are determined to open up the Moon Minister Barren Realm. However, individual powers must consider costs and be meticulous."

As a Sea Envoy, Zhao Xing retrieved a financial report from the Star Mirror. It displayed the profit and loss status of non-official contractors in the Barren Realm's development over seven thousand years.

Ninety percent of Samsara Realm families (powers) were operating at a loss! The extent of loss varied, and even among Emperor-level families, only about ten percent were profitable. Moreover, the more powerful the family, the greater their losses. Conversely, eighty percent of Dao Domain Realm families (powers) were profitable.

Why was this the case?

First, the Scarlet Star Emperor intentionally designed it this way. Developing the Barren Realm inevitably incurred costs. Where did these costs come from? Partially, they were shared through cooperation with the other five major powers. The other part was domestic expenditure, and regarding this domestic portion, the Emperor's principle was: not to exploit the money of the poor.

Second, the Barren Realm development plan itself was a long-term investment. Samsara Realm family powers lived long enough to consider the distant future, and everyone was mentally prepared for initial losses. Frankly, it was already good that ten percent of family powers were currently profitable. Normally, it would be almost impossible for these large families to turn a profit within ten thousand years.

From the data curve, the reason for some profitability was mainly the discovery of the Spirit Void Origin Realm on the Sea-Connecting Pathway, which provided a significant boost to exploration efforts. However, one Origin Realm split among six major superpowers meant little benefit for individuals. It still couldn't offset the enormous expenditures, especially since only one Origin Realm had been found across seven pathways, which still didn't solve the problem.

Although the Empire was vast, its internal class structure had become quite rigid over the years. The fact that Samsara Realm powers were losing money while those below the Samsara Realm were profitable was also intentional on the Emperor's part. The rise of emerging classes could stimulate the Empire's vitality and alleviate internal conflicts.

"Assuming the Empire hadn't cooperated with the other four superpowers, and hadn't achieved a temporary peace with the demon race, the Empire's current financial pressure would likely be hundreds of times greater."

Zhao Xing's gaze returned to the Annihilation Star Pathway.

"The Annihilation Star Pathway is designated as a medium-sized pathway, jointly contracted by the Carlos family, the Mann family, the Blue Ice Yang clan, and the Haihe Ji clan. The Carlos family holds the majority share at sixty percent, with the other three families sharing the remaining forty percent."

"The Mann family, Blue Ice Yang clan, and Haihe Ji clan are merely lord-level families, but why couldn't the Carlos family, a demigod family, sustain it? Oh, I see."

Zhao Xing realized after reviewing the list. The Carlos family was a demigod family, but it was also quite large, with numerous branches. The branch of the family responsible for the Annihilation Star Pathway here was the fifth-generation descendant of Grand Duke Carlos, located in the Ruin Galaxy in the northern part of the Empire.

Ruin Carlos was an Emperor-level Mechanist. From the registered family members, he had dozens of siblings, but most of them had mediocre cultivation levels, with the highest being only lord-level. Most were quite ordinary, making Ruin Carlos the most promising of them.

"It seems this Ruin Carlos is facing financial pressure," Zhao Xing chuckled. The Annihilation Star Corridor was inherently a tough nut to crack. Thousands of years of development had yielded no hope, only a few scattered ores, which was indeed grueling.

However, Zhao Xing was still unclear about the specific reasons for the sale and the extent of the other party's eagerness to sell. Judging solely from the public data of the Ruin Galaxy, Ruin Carlos should have no problem sustaining himself until the 3rd Epoch. So, there must be other reasons.

"Captain, are you there?" Zhao Xing immediately contacted Yang Baihe, a high-ranking member of Starfire.

"What is it? You don't have another mission, do you?" Yang Baihe's face appeared in the Star Mirror, looking somewhat reluctant. "Let me tell you upfront, I'm already on a long vacation, the kind where I won't be fighting for my life anytime soon."

Yang Baihe had been intimidated by Zhao Xing's past activities. He realized that while all three missions he had collaborated on with Zhao Xing resulted in promotions and wealth, each time could also be described as a narrow escape from death.

Now that Yang Baihe had reached the lord level and held a high position, he no longer had that desperate drive. All he wanted now was to find a Dao companion, start a family, and enjoy life.

"Haha, don't worry, Captain, I just have a question," Zhao Xing told Yang Baihe.

"Ruin Carlos, ah, I know him. He's a ruthless one," Yang Baihe said. "Although he's the fifth-generation descendant of a demigod, he wasn't favored at first—or rather, he wasn't acknowledged. Before he reached the Samsara Realm, Grand Duke Carlos didn't even remember having such a descendant."

Zhao Xing nodded; this wasn't uncommon. Jing Yan was still a prince of the Northern Wild Galaxy, yet Emperor Beiye didn't even remember having such an offspring. Since Grand Duke Carlos was a demigod, he, like Guluo River, must be focused solely on breaking through to the Divine Realm, especially considering this was the fifth generation.

"This person rose during his Dao Domain Realm. First, he killed eight siblings with inheritance rights in a duel of honor, then drove away seven of his blood relatives, acquired their debts, and used business tactics to exile them to the Bagli Barren Realm."

"Consequently, he successfully inherited the 'Calf-Licking Vault' wealth left by the Carlos family, amounting to approximately a million Five Emperors Coins."

A 'Calf-Licking Vault' was similar to a family fund, a means large families often used after splitting to help their descendants rise. Similar provisions included Reincarnation Vaults and Reincarnation Cultivation quotas.

"After cultivating to the Samsara Realm, he never voluntarily reincarnated, making him a relatively strong and young Emperor-level figure." In the Scarlet Star Empire, there was a rule for reincarnation and re-cultivation: all original positions and territories were not inherited, and many positions became defunct once the person left. Not reincarnating meant that accumulated connections remained.

In fact, many young Emperors who 'transcend samsara' merely send out their true spirit for tempering, usually maintaining the synergy between their physical body and soul, only actively reincarnating if they face a life-threatening situation and have no other choice.

"I've also heard about Ruin Carlos abandoning the Annihilation Star Pathway."

"The Annihilation Star Corridor is a tough nut; for seven thousand years straight, no hope has been seen, only a few ores dug up, which made Ruin Carlos desperate."

"Furthermore, the Inter-realm Tower had opened at this time, and making money from it might be a better option than Barren Realm development, so giving up is quite normal."

"So, he actually has financial pressure? Captain, do you know the specific reason?" Zhao Xing asked.

"Wait a moment." Yang Baihe suddenly vanished from the Star Mirror, reappearing about two days later. "A long time ago, you asked me to investigate something, and I actually found some clues."

When Zhao Xing was still in the Origin Realm, the Great Zhou had suffered losses at the hands of the Carlos family, but at the time, no conclusive evidence was found, and the conflict did not escalate, so it was left unresolved. However, Yang Baihe had indeed investigated the reasons then.

Now in a high position, he knew more, and a casual inquiry revealed some clues.

"Ruin Carlos's financial pressure likely stems from a mechanical treasure he's building to pass his next True Spirit Tribulation," Yang Baihe said. "This treasure requires an enormous investment, and it's somewhat urgent."

"Seven hundred thirty-five years ago, Ruin Carlos killed over fifty million slaves on his territory, including two to three thousand imperial citizens. He was investigated by Starfire for this incident, and the conclusion was that Ruin Carlos experienced an unconscious True Spirit loss of control, killing these people in a dream."

"Given his privileged status, after Starfire's investigation, the punishment was handed over to the military department. Ultimately, the matter was secretly filed away, and only a fine was imposed."

"Killing in a dream?" Zhao Xing clicked his tongue. "He must have been using people for blood refining to forge artifacts, right?"

Yang Baihe shrugged. "Of course, Starfire also suspected it wasn't a simple cultivation deviation, but he handled it well. By the time the investigators arrived, most of the victims were already slaves. The killing of commoners who aren't imperial citizens incurs little punishment for those with such power and privilege."

"Starfire only has investigative power, not executive power. Whatever the Military Judicial Department rules, that's what it is; we have no right to question it."

Zhao Xing also understood that for Emperor-level powerhouses, such minor incidents were nothing. Commoners were composed of illegal immigrants, non-human races, and criminals, unprotected by the Empire. No matter how many commoners Ruin Carlos killed, he only needed to pay a fine. The reason for the punishment was the involvement of several thousand imperial citizens, but these were people on his territory, so it wouldn't cause him any significant harm.

Zhao Xing and Yang Baihe chatted for a while, generally confirming one piece of information: Ruin Carlos, this Emperor-level figure, had a very strong, even impatient, desire to sell.

After confirming this, Zhao Xing asked, "Captain, are you interested in making an investment?"

Yang Baihe raised an eyebrow. "You want to take over the development rights of the Annihilation Star Pathway?"

Zhao Xing nodded. "That's right, but I can't handle it alone. You know I'm short on cash."

Yang Baihe certainly knew; Zhao Xing owed money to three Emperors, and the amount was substantial. What he didn't understand was why Zhao Xing would jump into this pit when even the four major families had abandoned it. However, he didn't ask further. This was a business secret, and Zhao Xing wouldn't just tell anyone unless they were a partner.

"I'm in." Yang Baihe didn't hesitate long. "When do you need the money? I have about three hundred thousand Five Emperors Coins."

"Captain, aren't you going to ask? Isn't that your life savings?" Zhao Xing was surprised by Yang Baihe's straightforwardness. On the surface, the Annihilation Star Pathway was a money pit.

"I don't really understand your Ministry of Agriculture's affairs, and you don't need to tell me the specifics, but I haven't lost money in our three collaborations. For that reason alone, I have to take another gamble," Yang Baihe said with a grin. "If we make a huge profit, maybe I'll find an Emperor as my Dao companion someday."

Zhao Xing gave a thumbs-up. He had to admire Yang Baihe's foresight and courage.

After his conversation with Yang Baihe, Zhao Xing began his crowdfunding initiative. To take over the Annihilation Star Pathway, a small amount of capital simply wouldn't suffice. Paying the four families for their exit was one expense; subsequent development was another.

"I can't be the sole contractor; I need to bring in more contractors."

Zhao Xing opened his friends list and quickly began identifying targets. He first targeted the Great Zhou. His own people definitely had to be brought in. The Great Zhou's existing manpower, material resources, and financial capabilities had to be utilized; he couldn't expect to gain something for nothing.

Next were Zhao Xing's connections in the Primordial Realm. "First-rank Flower Mountain Emissary Xu Youling, Mingguang Realm Cloud Minister Tuo Sen, Second-rank Kangming Emissary Wu Yanlin, as well as Daoist Miaosong, Han Qianye, Herbiss, Senior Brother Wei Lan, Senior Sister Ai Miaomiao, Daoist Su Jiu, Daoist Miaosong, Pu Tianrui, Yuan Qiusheng,..."

Connections outside the Primordial Realm also needed to be brought in. Jing Yan and Yu Tianqing were old friends, and Du Yun went without saying; Zhao Xing still owed him a favor.

"Du Yun should be out now. I wonder if he's willing to come."

Soon after, Du Yun's figure appeared in the Star Mirror.

"Zhao Xing, I was just about to look for you. Congratulations on your recovery!" Du Yun congratulated him.

"Brother Du already knows?" His recovery hadn't been publicly announced.

"Of course." Du Yun gave Zhao Xing a meaningful look. "I know quite a bit. After Emperor Tianwu left, he thoroughly cursed your teacher, and you were even affected. You have no idea how angry he was then."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xing knew that Du Yun must have some understanding of the Void Ancestor's Divine Bone of Metamorphosis. He said somewhat awkwardly, "My apologies, Brother Du."

The Inter-realm journey's battle was forced to cease after Zuo Qiyu joined. There was no other choice; Zuo Qiyu alone outnumbered the combatants from both sides. In terms of combat power, even if Zuo Qiyu couldn't kill them quickly, prolonged engagement would exhaust them to death.

After Zuo Qiyu's mediation, the Inter-realm journey quickly concluded. The final outcome was that both the Heavenly Palace of Origins and the Demon Emperor gained nothing and sustained injuries, even destroying several treasures. The Demon Emperor was defrauded by karma; there was nothing to say, he just had to accept it. Emperor Tianwu had been invited in, yet the Primordial Realm obtained the secret method from the Void Ancestor's Divine Bone of Metamorphosis, while they got nothing. Emperor Tianwu considered Zuo Qiyu unfair, so naturally, he was angry.

"It's fine. Everyone has their affiliations, but that doesn't affect our friendship," Du Yun said with broad-mindedness. "Now that the Empire has fragments of the Void Ancestor, and the Heavenly Palace of Origins does too, there might be opportunities for cooperation in the future."

The Heavenly Palace of Origins had a Void Ancestor's Metamorphosis Bone, and the Empire obtained the 'Calamity Devouring Method.' Both possessed fragments and had comparable strength, so it was highly probable they would seek to complete the fragments, depending on the negotiations.

"Speaking of cooperation, Brother Du, are you willing to collaborate? This is a personal matter for me," Zhao Xing said.

"Oh? I'm eager to hear the details."

"I want to take over the development of the Annihilation Star Pathway," Zhao Xing said. "If Brother Du is interested, you can come to the Primordial Realm for a detailed discussion."

"I've also invited Gu Ming, a Mechanist from the Heavenly Palace of Origins, who was formerly the chief official of the Xuanji Department on Taoyang Star Continent."

"And Han Chuchen—oh, that is, the one who previously traded with you and me and was punished by the Divine Temple to reincarnate."

"Come, of course!" Du Yun's eyes lit up. For other matters, Du Yun might have to consider, but since this involved Zhao Xing's core work as a Minister of Agriculture, he was very interested.

Having brought in most of his peers, Zhao Xing then turned his attention to his elders. He sent letters to his three major creditors—Zuo Qiyu, the Five Poisons Emperor, and Emperor Hongshan—expressing his desire to take over the Annihilation Star Pathway.

"Is he insane? Soliciting investment from me?" Zuo Qiyu snorted coldly and burned the letter.

The Five Poisons Emperor waved the letter in his hand. "I think it's feasible. Any problem with that?"

"One of us will eventually die," Zuo Qiyu frowned. "Are you out of your mind?"

"Does this affect your investment in the Annihilation Star Pathway?" the Five Poisons Emperor asked with a soul-piercing question.

"..." Zuo Qiyu thought for a moment, realizing it was true. Someone of his rank couldn't go to the Annihilation Star Pathway; Zuo Qiyu had his own public duties. But investing money didn't hinder anything. No need to meet, indeed no problem.

"In short, I'm unwilling."

"Don't be like that. You're going to kill him eventually; consider this a funeral expense."

Busy, constantly meeting guests. In about two years, Zhao Xing had raised an astonishing amount of wealth.

And when Zhao Xing completed his fundraising, Ji Si arrived, accompanied by Jing Yue.

"Sea Envoy Zhao Xing," Ji Si said expressionlessly, "Effective immediately, you will be placed under the guardianship of Senior Sister Jing Yue and myself. These are the terms of guardianship. Do you have any objections?"

Zhao Xing took the terms, read them, and shook his head. "No objections."

These terms primarily imposed financial restrictions on Zhao Xing. Zhao Xing's intention to take over the Annihilation Star Pathway, combined with his fundraising of such a large sum, meant that within two years, he had actively emitted a vast number of karma lines stemming from wealth. The Celestial Master's Mansion naturally detected the anomaly immediately. Sending Ji Si and Jing Yue served both to strengthen protection and prevent Zhao Xing from absconding with the funds.

Regardless of Zhao Xing's subjective desire to run, the process was simply that process. The main reason was that Zhao Xing's own foundation was too weak. Within the Empire, he only had about a dozen realm-stars as territory, and his time rooting himself in the Empire was too short. In such protective procedures, he faced far more hassle than established noble families. It was foreseeable that once the deal was struck, Starfire would also send people to oversee it.

Meanwhile, Emperor Hongshan was also warning Zhao Xing.

"It's not impossible for you to take it on, but neither I nor the Five Elements Emperor can do anything but invest money. Personnel from the Hills of Antiquity who have been assigned tasks also cannot appear at the Annihilation Star Pathway."

"I understand," Zhao Xing nodded. Misusing public resources for private gain was forbidden; otherwise, the nature of the situation would change. It would be tantamount to Zhao Xing leveraging the resources of superpowers for personal profit.

"It's good that you understand," Emperor Hongshan nodded. "However, Lord Lushan doesn't have a specific post. Once the matter is settled, you could have him take on a nominal position at the Annihilation Star Pathway."

"Yes, thank you, Emperor."

The Annihilation Star Pathway was a medium-sized pathway. For Zhao Xing to take it on, merely having money was not enough; he also had to pass the second hurdle: qualification to undertake the project.

The Scarlet Star Empire's assessment standards required the undertaking party to have five major departments: the Xuanji Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Frontier Army, Realm Transport Department, and Medical Department, as well as over a dozen subordinate agencies such as the Internal Storage Department, Audit Department, Miscellaneous Procurement, Miscellaneous Sales, Draft Exchange, Mortgage, and Harmonizing Agents. In addition, a medium-sized pathway required at least five Samsara Realm cultivators to be in charge. If something went wrong, the heads of Dao Domain Realm cultivators wouldn't be enough to satisfy accountability.

"When it comes to actually getting things done, you still have to rely on your own people," Zhao Xing remarked, looking at the rules and regulations. He had raised the money but did not possess these qualifications. But the Great Zhou actually met them.

"Reporting, Grand Minister of Agriculture, after years of development, the Great Zhou's Samsara Realm guest cultivators have exceeded twelve, which first meets the strong cultivator standard for undertaking a medium-sized pathway."

"Secondly, with the Great Zhou's Fengdu Department Chamber of Commerce and the Great Zhou Realm Transport Department, our transportation capacity has already reached the minimum threshold for undertaking medium-sized pathway development."

"Only our Military Frontier Army had not yet met the requirements."

"However, since the Inter-realm Tower opened and Bo Wei declared the theory of education without discrimination, and the Empire reached a temporary peace with the demon race, the requirements for the Military Frontier Army have been significantly lowered."

"Lord Beihe has agreed to second personnel; he dispatched Yang Zhuo to lead troops and join the Great Zhou's Military Department, thus solving this part of the problem."

"The Medical Department was still short on some conditions, but His Majesty was lobbying rogue cultivators to join, and three Samsara Realm healers had already expressed interest."

"Only the Ministry of Agriculture had the highest requirements. Among the Great Zhou's twelve guest cultivators, there was no Samsara Realm Minister of Agriculture."

"King Taihe was in secluded cultivation for a breakthrough, but it was unknown when he would emerge."

The person reporting was Tong Wensheng, the Great Zhou's Left Prime Minister. Listening to his words, Zhao Xing couldn't help but smile: "The Ministry of Agriculture aspect is easy to resolve. It's quite simple for me to call upon a Samsara Realm Minister of Agriculture to take on a nominal position. I already have a suitable candidate."

Samsara Realm Ministers of Agriculture were hard to find, but Zhao Xing had partners. Qi Tian from the Four Seasons Palace was Zhao Xing's chosen candidate. This person had previously infiltrated the Cloud Immortal Realm with him and undergone metamorphosis together in the Demon Ape clan's cave. He had also taught the Four Seasons Palace's Myriad Spirit Marquis reform. Later, Qi Tian joined Yang Baihe's Samsara team and broke through to the Samsara Realm during the Realm-Breaking Operation; now he was also one of the partners.

"In that case, the Great Zhou now fully possesses the qualifications to undertake the Annihilation Star Pathway."

"Prime Minister Tong, prepare the Great Zhou's negotiation team for talks in two months," Zhao Xing said.

"Yes."

Two months later, the Great Zhou's negotiation team arrived at Jia Chen Pass Fourteen, Crystal Island, to meet with representatives from the four major families. With Emperor Lushan acting as an intermediary, the four major families' delegation received the relatively unknown 'Fengdu Chamber of Commerce Negotiation Team.'

Six months later, the price negotiations on Crystal Island concluded. Because Ruin Carlos was eager to escape the bottomless pit of the Annihilation Star Corridor, and the Great Zhou's offer was among the highest bids and could be settled in a single payment, the negotiation quickly concluded.

The Great Zhou fully took over the already developed areas of the Annihilation Star Pathway, and all constructed spell formations, mechanical facilities, including survival bases, were packaged and sold to the Great Zhou. When the two delegations signed the divine contract before the huge, rectangular table, a rainbow light enveloped the entire hall.

The Great Zhou delegation and the Carlos family delegation departed with smiles on their faces. As their gazes crossed, both saw two words in the other's eyes, as if speaking:

After the conclusion.

Zhao Xing looked at the activated contract and smiled broadly. "From now on, I am the chief contractor of the Annihilation Star Pathway."

Tong Wensheng, standing nearby, hesitated to speak. Zhao Xing glanced at him. "Prime Minister Tong, feel free to speak your mind."

"Grand Minister of Agriculture, in undertaking the Annihilation Star Pathway, the Great Zhou only met the minimum qualifications," Tong Wensheng said with concern.

"The Grand Minister of Agriculture cannot misuse public authority for private gain. To develop the Annihilation Star Pathway, we will need personnel, especially the most crucial Ministers of Agriculture."

"And while the Great Zhou's Ministry of Agriculture has developed rapidly, it's far from meeting the demands of frontier development... Grand Minister of Agriculture, can we truly succeed?"

He couldn't influence Zhao Xing's decision. He wasn't the actual decision-maker on this trip, nor did he even know who the decision-maker was; Tong Wensheng had simply come along to gain experience. But the content, the wealth involved, and the responsibilities truly made him tremble with apprehension. Some words he just had to get out.

The Great Zhou had painstakingly reached its current position, and now it was embarking on something seemingly impossible. If successful, it would soar, but if not, it would be eternally doomed. Was such a risk truly necessary?

Zhao Xing saw through Tong Wensheng's thoughts. "Your worries are not misplaced, but everything under heaven depends on human effort!"

"The Folded Peaks were once hailed as a century-long problem, but now, I have trampled it underfoot!"

"Only doing certain things and taking no risks means little benefit and only wasted time."

"Does Prime Minister Tong truly wish for the Great Zhou to be merely a subordinate forever?"

"As for your worry about the lack of Ministers of Agriculture..." Zhao Xing showed a confident smile. "Prime Minister Tong, you don't need to worry about that."

"If I were to ask all the Ministers of Agriculture under heaven to follow me to kill people, they might not be willing. But if I ask them to come develop new lands... ha, do you believe I could even make people from the Hills of Antiquity abandon their public posts and follow me?"

Yes, those with public posts cannot come; that violates imperial regulations. But what if someone is willing to relinquish their positions on existing pathways to follow Zhao Xing to the Annihilation Star Corridor? Then there's no problem at all!

Tong Wensheng was somewhat stunned. Having been in the country for a long time, he had no concrete idea of Zhao Xing's influence. How could the Grand Minister of Agriculture already possess such immense prestige?

Zhao Xing did not blame him but said gently, "Prime Minister Tong, you've stayed within the country too long, merely handling official documents. That might not be good. Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles. Calling you here this time was also to let you see the world."

"The Grand Minister of Agriculture's admonition is correct; I will certainly observe and learn more," Tong Wensheng bowed, accepting the instruction. He immediately asked a question: "How does the Grand Minister of Agriculture plan to gather talent?"

"I will hold a Dharma assembly in the Annihilation Star Corridor," Zhao Xing stated.