Free Web NovelChapter 1262: Chapter 962: Merging Similar Items_2
"Speaking of which, the two of you have the same surname, which is quite a fate," Sang Lishan introduced the two parties and said with a smile: "Mr. Jiang took time out of his busy schedule to specifically come and eliminate potential threats for Wuhai Zizhou. Once he’s done, he has other matters to attend to, so let’s skip the banquet and get down to business."
Jiang Bai had never seen a cultivator as impatient as himself.
Especially those who look down on others because of their talent — whenever you need to ask them for a favor, you can’t skip the formalities, and you have to patiently listen to them bragging for a good half of the day before they even start working.
Suddenly encountering someone who doesn’t play by the rules, doesn’t waste time on meaningless things, and hits the target directly, Jiang Bai’s affection rating soared instantly.
Then, Jiang Yuan watched a large amount of goodwill rush past his vision, feeling puzzled. I haven’t even started collecting side quests, yet this goodwill is racking up so easily?
Sang Lishan began by instructing the rules of collecting seals on the Ghost Realm. Jiang Bai had already prepared ample spirit stones in advance, and the subsequent process was somewhat monotonous for him.
It was just about clicking to consume spirit stones, waiting for the progress bar to finish, and then a new member would appear on the dungeon page.
Easily resolving the ghost realm that was a huge headache for the lord, he proactively brought up the matter of the Evil Cultivator organization, the Leisure Sect, hoping to gather some information from the two lords.
"I’ve heard of it, but never seen them," Jiang Bai said with a wry smile and shook his head, "After all, those guys don’t go around with the words ’Evil Cultivator’ stamped on their faces. They’re smart and go into hiding at the slightest sign of trouble, and I don’t have a supreme treasure that can identify an evil cultivator, so I’m powerless and can only step up daily patrols and keep an eye out."
Sang Lishan continued, "Such a supreme treasure is truly rare. It is said that Cold Spring Temple in Cold Spring City has a supreme treasure that can warn against evil cultivators, though I’m not sure if it’s true."
On this subject, Jiang Yuan had the most authority to speak, "That Jade Throne Golden Buddha indeed works wonders against evil cultivators, but it can only be effective on the corresponding throne at Cold Spring Temple and can only safeguard one Cold Spring City — take it out of there, and it’s useless."
"What a pity, not being able to use it to flush out the evil cultivators hidden in other cities." Jiang Bai witnessed firsthand that this mysterious Mr. Jiang didn’t show a trace of spiritual power fluctuation, yet merely by waiting at the sealing site for a moment, the divine artifact he was holding collected the suppressed ghost realm. He was internally both shocked and delighted.
But she wasn’t curious at all.
Peering into the secrets of other cultivators is a major taboo for righteous cultivators.
The fact that someone can help solve a problem is already a huge favor from the heavens, so how can one expect to learn how they do it? If you even have a tiny sense of covetousness, it would be a blaspheme against your years of cultivation!
There are countless good things under the heavens, and having the Fate to obtain them is lucky; not having the Fate to obtain them is the norm.
If you hear of a good thing and foolishly try to seize it for yourself, that’s undoubtedly the behavior of an evil cultivator. If you can’t resist such temptation and are driven by a desire for possession, how can you cultivate as an Immortal?
With cause and effect, taking as much as you give back, never exploiting or being in debt, always doing your best to accumulate virtue and conduct good deeds — this is the way of the righteous cultivator.
Just like Mr. Jiang’s actions, solving hidden dangers for Wuhai Zizhou and even the entire Wilderness World, deserving gifts from Wuhai Zizhou and the Wilderness World would only make sense.
Otherwise, the whole world would owe Mr. Jiang a favor!
But she could only represent Wuhai Zizhou, offering a carefully prepared gift package. This included Immortal Jade, magical treasures, spirit plants, and various practical resources, as well as the ownership of a piece of fertile land that belonged to the lord’s territory.
"Brother Sang mentioned that Mr. Jiang likes peace and quiet, so after some thought, I believe this islet in the middle of Wuhai Zizhou’s lake is most appropriate," Jiang Bai warmly introduced with a map in hand: "Wuhai Zizhou is the general term for the area where I, as a lord, reside.
But as you’ve seen, I like simple lives and residences, aside from my four disciples I haven’t even equipped any extra subordinates. With Wuhai Zizhou’s vast territory, I only occupy this small part — the lake and island I’m giving to Mr. Jiang are at the southwestern end.
It’s very quiet here, and the demon beasts living there are meek, non-carnivorous types, rarely fighting or causing disturbances. Moreover, the Lake Heart Island is quite far from the shore — set up a barrier, and you won’t be disturbed..."
The map Lord Jiang used was evidently the same style as Miss Hu Jiu’s.
With a wave of her right hand, the entire lake surface rippled vividly in front of their eyes.
Calling it a lake, but at first glance it seemed like an endless ocean. Lake Heart Island was much larger than the newly received Conch Island, with mountains to the west, sheer cliffs topped with snow;
At the mountain’s base was a dense forest, where birds and beasts could be seen faintly moving, and beyond that stretched a boundless prairie. A winding freshwater river flowed from the mountain gorge, forming another lake within the island in the southwest — truly a place of scenic beauty.
Finding it hard to reject their gracious offer, Jiang Yuan did indeed like this lake and island, so he accepted Lord Jiang’s generous gesture.
[Detected governing rights of the Lake and Lake Heart Island in Wuhai Zizhou Wilderness World. Merge with Second Home Conch Island?]
Huh? It can be merged?
Then why can’t the courtyard in Carefree City be merged?
He clicked to view the merged effect diagram and suddenly understood the reasoning — the courtyard at Carefree City bought was only the right to use the house, not the land itself.
As the lord overseeing all of Wuhai Zizhou, Jiang Bai had the authority to allocate land. When she said it was a gift, it truly meant transferring the ownership of the lake and island!
Just like the Lotus Peak in the Netherworld, having land and deed means you can dictate terms yourself.
Furthermore, the merger wasn’t as he thought it might be, with the two merging into one; instead, the system would create a "door" connecting the two islands, allowing free movement between them at any time.
With such an excellent opportunity, of course it’s best to merge!
So, when the progress bar finished, Jiang Yuan checked the second courtyard and found an additional symbol behind Conch Island that displayed a thumbnail of Lake Wuhai Zizhou and Lake Heart Island.
Having completed the task and collected a total of 59 ghost realm dungeons from Lord Jiang’s hand, the total number of dungeons now waiting to be explored had surpassed one hundred.
Looks like it’s time to urge the old professor to lead his peculiar army and get to work!
With his mood lifted, Jiang Bai was persistent in inviting them to explore Lake Heart Island on the ground, and check if there were any troublemaking demon beasts that needed driving away.
Seeing the generosity of the prepared gifts, Sang Lishan realized his own gesture was somewhat simple in comparison, and he wanted to witness Lake Heart Island in person, and perhaps if Mr. Jiang had any needs, offer a picturesque part of his land in gratitude.
Jiang Yuan thought it would be a good idea to visit; it would not only acquaint him with the geographic positioning but also allow him to see the effects of the system merge firsthand.
"Though it’s already winter, Lake Heart Island remains warm and temperate, so even in deep winter it wouldn’t be too cold," Sang Lishan commented after arriving at Lake Heart Island, and at a glance, it was clear Jiang Bai knew how to gift properly.
Just look at the selection of the island — surrounded by mountains and clear waters, lush vegetation, many unknown flower and fruit trees still in bloom, the air filled with the fragrance of flowers and fruit, abundant spiritual energy — without a doubt a Feng Shui treasure no less!
"Indeed, whether boating on the lake or riding across the prairie, there’s a constant supply of fruits all year round on Lake Heart Island." Jiang Bai once again laid out the map and elaborated: "To the east is the hilly area, sparsely populated, with only occasional cultivators searching for medicinal herbs and spirit plants in the woods, without causing much disturbance;
South, about five hundred miles, is Baihewu, a small scenic city with a waterfront offering a different taste of life;
To the west is a direct path to Wuhai; to the north, it backs onto Wuhai Zizhou.
No demon beasts with a lack of foresight dare to come cause trouble, even the Demon Realm Alliance would have to recoil and remain unobtrusive, so Mr. Jiang can stay on the island undisturbed from the outside world."
Jiang Yuan thanked them again, seeing the map detailing the eastern hilly area, a familiar scene flashed — the location of "Immortal Peak" in Miss Hu Jiu’s intelligence!
Isn’t that a coincidence?
Tut, tut, could it be that the more dangerous a place, the safer it is? Thus the Leisure Sect arranged the so-called "Holy Land" right under the lordship of Wuhai Zizhou’s nose?
Though the hilly area doesn’t belong to the lord’s home territory, it’s practically a neighbor.
It is possible that Lord Jiang did not perceive anything due to the Leisure Sect being too clandestine, or the fox’s intelligence being flawed, or perhaps her strength is limited?
According to the detailed analysis from the system, Lord Jiang was a very dependable righteous cultivator, and any dangers encountered could be sought for assistance from her.
But the "Immortal Peak" matter is better left unmentioned for now, until he’s had a chance to check it out himself. After all, being so close, if there truly were an evil cultivator holy land, wouldn’t it be quite embarrassing for Lord Jiang?
