<h4>Chapter 1154: Chapter 1151: Hidden Agendas</h4>


    The powerful and resonant voice echoed under the night sky, giving people a deafening sensation.


    Especially the line, for the sake of all living beings, I have no regrets in my heart.


    It deeply shook everyone’s soul.


    Because in the eyes of cultivators, the lives of ordinary people are as insignificant as ants.


    Yet he values them more than his own life.


    This made people realize that Xu Wendong seems genuinely dedicated to achieving something for the citizens of Carefree City.


    However.


    He destroyed the feng shui and national fortune of ckwater Kingdom. Would the Monarch tolerate his outrageous actions?


    Even if he truly has fervent devotion, it’s destined to be difficult to achieve.


    At this moment.


    Xu Wendong’s voice rang out again: "Aside from cultivating fertilend, I have decided to vigorously develop the fishery industry!"


    West of Carefree City lies the endless ocean, although the ocean is extremely perilous, inhabited by many powerful sea demons.


    But it is also a vast treasure.


    If developed reasonably, it will surely bring huge profits to Carefree City.


    Shen Congwen said: "Lord Xu, developing the fishery industry is indeed a good thing, but we are thousands of kilometers from the ocean, the journey is long, and even if we catch fish from the sea, they will be dead by the time we transport them back, unable to ensure revenue."


    Xu Wendong: "Chief Shen has pointed out issues that this official has already considered, it is certainly a big problem."


    "However, if the Three Great Families are willing to contribute, this problem can surely be solved."


    Shen Congwen promptly expressed his stance: "The Shen Family is willing to contribute bricks and tiles for the benefit of Carefree City, to lend a helping hand!"


    "The Pei Family is also willing to lend a hand!"


    "The Du Family too!"


    Pei Yuang and Du Nanqiu also expressed their stances one after another, although unwillingly, they knew Xu Wendong first moved against those Jianghu forces, and afterwards, it would definitely be them.


    This was within expectations.


    Xu Wendong showed a gratified smile: "I n to build severalrge docks by the seaside."


    "In addition, I will set up arge teleportation array at the docks and inside the city."


    "This way, the problem of long distances can bepletely solved."


    "Building docks, setting up teleportation arrays, and the subsequent maintenance costs will be handed over to you Three Great Families!"


    Boom!


    The n leaders of the Three Great Families felt as if they were struck by five bolts of lightning, their scalps tingling.


    If it’s just building docks, it wouldn’t cost much at all.


    But...


    Setting up teleportation arrays, and especially the maintenance costs, are absolutely astronomical figures that even they cannot manage.


    Seeing the astonished expressions of the three, Xu Wendong slightly furrowed his brow: "Do you not wish to contribute to Carefree City?"


    Shen Congwen was the first to recover, quickly saying: "Lord Xu’s words are too weighty, making contributions to Carefree City is our honor."


    "Yes, yes, we’re more than happy, why would we refuse?" Pei Yuang said with a forced smile.


    Du Nanqiu with a generous and selfless demeanor: "Our Du Family has been in Carefree City for thousands of years, we have always wanted to do some good for its citizens, but never had a suitable opportunity before."


    "Now that there’s a chance, certainly we must spare no effort!"


    Xu Wendong nodded with satisfaction, and continued: "Besides cultivating wastnd, nting crops, and developing the fishery industry."


    "There’s also the matter of taxation."


    "I will have the tax rates publicly announced, the more you earn, the more taxes you pay."


    "Only this way, can we establish a virtuous cycle."


    "Only then can we take from the people and use for the people."


    "Do any of you have objections?"


    Shen Congwen: "The Shen Family obeys all of Lord Xu’s orders!"


    Pei Yuang: "The Pei Family also obeys Lord Xu’s orders, and firmly supports Lord Xu’s policy of taking from the people and using for the people."


    Du Nanqiu: "The Du Family also supports all of Lord Xu’s proposals."


    Alright.


    Actually, the Three Great Families don’t want to pay taxes.


    But...


    Xu Wendong has refined Carefree City’s County Seal, now he is the strongest being in Carefree City.


    Who dares to say no to him?


    The agreement to build docks, set up teleportation arrays, and taxation are mainly stalling tactics.


    Because in their eyes, Xu Wendong has destroyed ckwater Kingdom’s feng shui and national fortune, naturally the Monarch will not pardon his crimes.


    Within three days, the Imperial Court will send someone to arrest him.


    By then.


    All promises made to Xu Wendong be mere fantasy?


    Seeing no voices of refusal, Xu Wendong revealed an enigmatic smile.


    Indeed, power is the hard truth.


    If not for refining Carefree City’s County Seal, how would these people show such respect to him?


    Even if it’s just superficial cooperation, it’s enough!


    "Come, let’s raise a ss for Carefree City’s prosperity and strength!" Xu Wendong raised his wine ss, inviting everyone to drink together.


    Although the atmosphere of the banquet was joyful.


    Everyone harbored their own ulterior motives.


    Untilte at night, after the banquet ended, everyone gradually dispersed.


    Xu Wendong kept Xiong Chumo and Chen Xi behind, took them to Peni Fairy Ind Minor World, and then indulged in the pleasures brought by the two alluring beauties.


    However.


    Both Xiong Chumo and Chen Xi were visibly distracted.


    After all, Xu Wendong has ruined ckwater Kingdom’s feng shui, the Monarch surely won’t ignore it.


    "Having refined Carefree City’s County Seal, although I havemitted a major crime, the Monarch will certainly take circumstances into ount."


    Xu Wendong appeared rxed, though he had only met the Monarch of ckwater once, he could feel, he truly wanted to do good for all humanity.


    Since the starting point is good.


    The process seems not so important.


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    Next day.


    ckwater Country Capital.


    The Monarch of ckwater, Fan Liang, dressed in a dragon robe, expressionless, came to the Golden Throne Hall.


    Seeing the Monarch present, the full court of officials bowed immediately.


    Fan Liang looked at the people below, loudly said: "Submit any matters, otherwise dismiss!"


    Fan Liang disliked court sessions very much, although ckwater Kingdom was merely a Third-Level Cultivation Country, there were several wise ministers capable of handling court affairs well.


    However, as the Monarch of ckwater Kingdom, he still had to attend court sessions twice a month.


    This was his duty.


    Even for him, he must fulfill his obligations.


    "Your Majesty, this old minister has an important matter to report!" A white-robed, white-haired, celestial-looking elder respectfully stepped forward.


    Fan Liang slightly frowned, curiously asked: "State Preceptor, what urgent matter do you have?"


    This elder before him was named Xuanjizi, not only the State Preceptor of ckwater Kingdom but also Fan Liang’s mentor.


    Besides that, he was the Pavilion Master of Guanxing Pavilion.


    This institution was above all cultivation forces in ckwater Kingdom.


    Moreover, it was above the court itself.


    Xuanjizi said solemnly: "Your Majesty, this old minister observed celestial signs at night, noticed the Lixing star shifted, indicating ckwater Kingdom’s national fortune is severely affected, disasters might befall the world!"


    An elder with a doubtful expression: "Lixing star? Isn’t that in the direction of Carefree City? Could something have changed in Carefree City?"


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