Divine-level Base

Chapter 288 - 287: Development

Shu Feng pushed the door open and saw Li Yueqin, a beautiful wielder of Secret Techniques, standing next to Li Xuan Yi. She had a stunning figure, but her office uniform was disheveled and her face was flushed red.

"I’ll be going now!"

The moment Li Yueqin saw Shu Feng, she blushed and hurried out of the room, leaving a sweet fragrance in her wake.

Li Xuan Yi lounged on the sofa and asked lazily, "Shu Feng, what’s the matter?"

Mire Dragon Territory was in shambles and ripe for development. However, until the two major problems of food and security were solved, Li Xuan Yi, the Grand Steward, couldn’t make bricks without straw. He had nothing to do.

Shu Feng sat down across from Li Xuan Yi. "I’ve already obtained the most suitable rice seeds for this area. Xuan Yi, arrange for them to be planted."

Li Xuan Yi’s eyes lit up. "That was fast! What kind of rice is it? Are there any special instructions for planting? Do we have any experts who can guide the process?"

Shu Feng said, "Mire Blackwater Rice. It’s a brand-new species, perfect for planting in our Mire Dragon Territory. The closer it’s planted to swampland, the better it grows. Its cultivation is no different from ordinary rice, except for one thing: it can grow directly in the swamp itself."

Li Xuan Yi’s face filled with excitement. "This is fantastic! With this rice, our Mire Dragon Territory is sure to develop rapidly and become the breadbasket of the Void Demon Battlefield."

Li Xuan Yi quickly calmed himself and began to analyze the situation. "Shu Feng, as soon as word of this rice gets out, Mire Dragon Territory will become a hot commodity. Countless people will come flocking to seize it. Before that happens, you must finalize the purchase of the territory. Complete all the paperwork so no one can find any leverage against you."

Until the 1.2 trillion was paid, Mire Dragon Territory belonged to Shu Feng in name only. The Qianyuan Republic could reclaim it at any moment.

The Mire Dragon Territory was vast, even larger than some of the smaller nations on Blue Star. The only reason it hadn’t attracted any covetous eyes was its barren land and lack of resources. If it suddenly transformed into a breadbasket, the Eight Great Clans would absolutely not pass up such a juicy prize.

Shu Feng said, "Mire Dragon Territory can’t develop without people. I’m going to buy slaves in large numbers to populate the territory."

Li Xuan Yi replied, "For slaves, you can go to Huang Nan—Fatty Huang. As long as you have the money, getting two or three hundred thousand slaves won’t be a problem. By the way, don’t you have a Little World? You could also migrate some of its population over."

Shu Feng gave a wry smile. "My Little World is vast and sparsely populated. If anything, I’m the one who needs to move people *to* it."

In the Badge Masters’ world, aside from a few giant cities, the rest of the land was desolate and barren. Although Shu Feng encouraged procreation, a population boom wasn’t something that could happen overnight.

Li Xuan Yi said, "The grand army has already set out on its campaign. After they conquer Void Demon Territories, they’re bound to capture many slaves. We can buy them from the army then."

Shu Feng said, "I suppose that’s our only option."

The Three Great Empires, leading their respective vassal states, joined forces to launch an attack on the Void Demons. Their three-pronged assault advanced like an unstoppable force, conquering one Void Demon Territory after another.

After the nine gates to the Void Demon Battlefield opened, the battlefield began to merge with Blue Star. The Power of Void Demon started leaking through these gates onto Blue Star, which reduced the suppression effect on Void Demon powerhouses there. Conversely, the Void Demons on the battlefield were also weakened by the now-diluted concentration of the Power of Void Demon.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the initial stages of the Three Great Empires’ joint offensive should be smooth sailing. The most critical battle, however, will be the one that erupts near the Void Demon Celestial Pillar.

Once the Void Demon Celestial Pillar takes form, it will continuously draw the Power of Void Demon from the Void Demon Realm, infusing it into the Void Demon Battlefield.

The closer they are to the Void Demon Celestial Pillar, the more of their original strength the Void Demons can unleash.

The Void Demon Clan had countless powerhouses. Not long ago, just to tie down Wu Kuang, a single Half-Saint, they had to dispatch three Spirit Saint Level Void Demon Dukes.

The vast majority of Blue Star’s Spirit Saints were already tied down by the Void Demon Clan, which was a clear testament to the sheer number of top-level powerhouses among the Void Demons.

The final battle near the Void Demon Celestial Pillar would be the one to decide the fate of Blue Star.

Shu Feng said, "Public order in Mire Dragon Territory is currently a mess, mainly because most people can’t get enough to eat. I’ve decided to implement a work-for-relief program. We’ll build the New Mire Dragon City and construct roads throughout the territory. What do you think?"

Li Xuan Yi said, "Excellent idea! The only drawback is that it’s going to cost a fortune. Do you have the funds?"

Shu Feng laughed boldly. "If it’s a problem money can solve, it’s not a problem at all!"

Shu Feng had acquired immense resources from the Void Demon Hunting Ground and the three Void Demon Marquis’s Mansions. He had since liquidated countless of these resources through the Li Family, the Pitch-Black Hand, the Deep Red Eye, and the intelligence network established by Adnan, amassing a huge fortune.

Li Xuan Yi said, "I’ll need Ye Mingxi and Luo Feng to coordinate with me. How about we put Ye Mingxi in charge of public order and Luo Feng in charge of our territory’s infrastructure?"

"Alright!" Shu Feng agreed.

"If there’s nothing else, you can leave. I have work to do," Li Xuan Yi said.

With a faint smile, Shu Feng turned and left.

At Shu Feng’s command, the entire Mire Dragon Territory sprang into action. Two hundred thousand residents poured into Mire Dragon City to begin construction, transforming the entire city into a massive worksite filled with the roar of Spiritual Power Machinery.

Ye Mingxi commanded two thousand Badge Masters, organized into squads, to patrol the area and to arrest and suppress any criminals.

Across the many fields of Mire Dragon Territory, seeds of Mire Blackwater Rice and Mire Pearl Rice were sown.

Holy Yuan City was the Qianyuan Republic’s central city on the Void Demon Battlefield, effectively serving as its capital in this world. The battlefield headquarters for all of the Qianyuan Republic’s major organizations were located here.

As Shu Feng walked into the Qianyuan Republic Military Logistics Department, he saw long lines of military officers waiting at various service windows.

With a quick scan of the room, Shu Feng headed directly for a smaller, more private and luxurious-looking office to the side.

"Good day, sir. This is the Noble Family Exclusive Office. May I see your family’s insignia, please?"

A beautiful, tall woman with delicate features, dressed in a Qianyuan Republic military uniform, stopped Shu Feng and spoke politely.

Shu Feng took out his Patriarch’s insignia and handed it to the female officer.

The female officer took out a scanner. After a quick scan, a flicker of surprise crossed her eyes, and her smile became even sweeter. "So you are the Patriarch of the Yuanhai Shu Family. My name is Zhao Yi. Please, follow me."

Upon entering the office, Shu Feng sat down on a luxurious sofa.

Zhao Yi placed a cup of coffee in front of Shu Feng and offered a radiant smile. "Patriarch Shu, what can I do for you today?"