Free Web NovelChapter 440: Chapter 244: A Collective Complaint
But looking at the ordinary space of the Fourth Level, Cheng Zongyang had a flash of inspiration, thinking of other ways to use it.
The ordinary space had no problem storing living creatures or regular items, but it lacked any preservation function. All items were subject to the normal flow of time, meaning things would grow, wither, and decay.
’So, could he transform this teleportation level into farmland or a ranch?’
’As long as there’s enough space and soil, farming inside shouldn’t affect the teleportation, right?’
Another problem was sunlight. The light source here was just ordinary illumination, the one that came with the cabin.
’If planting is possible, then in the future, a few people would be enough to manage several hundred acres, handling everything from plowing to harvesting.’
After sharing his idea with Luo Dingran, Luo Dingran thought it was a good one, but he raised the same issue: without sunlight, could crops grow inside?
Although these spaces had light sources, it wasn’t sunlight.
"There’s no use overthinking it. You can talk to Li Xingyun or Emperor Ye later and have them test it on an acre of land. If it works, who knows how much manpower and trouble it could save in the future."
"No problem," Luo Dingran agreed.
Cheng Zongyang had no intention of looking into other modifications, so he granted Luo Dingran, Emperor Ye, Li Xingyun, Zhang Jinquan, and the others permission to mentally transfer items on the Fifth and Fourth Levels to make their work easier.
Seeing that Cheng Zongyang seemed about to leave, Luo Dingran spoke up first. "My lord, there are two things I need to discuss."
Hearing this, Cheng Zongyang turned to look at him. Luo Dingran immediately reported, "First, about the Soul Crystal Stones. We’ve procured 200 Middle Tier ones at a purchase price of 700 Points each, for a total of 140,000.
"We also bought 500 Low Tier Crystal Stones at 200 Points each, totaling 100,000 Points. And for the High Tier ones, we got 10 at 5,000 Points each, totaling 50,000. The total expenditure was 290,000 Points. My lord, you’ll need to take these Crystal Stones with you."
Hearing this, Cheng Zongyang summoned his interface and checked. Sure enough, he only had a little over 78,000 Points left.
"Alright. I’ll take them with me later. What else?" Cheng Zongyang nodded.
’I sent Xu Dong to deliver Crystal Stones to Ma Yue last time, but he hasn’t returned yet. I’ll have to have him make another trip later.’
Luo Dingran continued, "My lord, all the items purchased at the market last time have been recorded in the register, with all the information written down. Would you like to see it?"
Hearing this, Cheng Zongyang said, "Give me the register. I’ll look through it at my leisure."
"Yes, sir." Luo Dingran retrieved a booklet as thick as a thumb from a wooden shelf beside the cabin and handed it to Cheng Zongyang.
"Since there’s nothing else, let’s go ahead and help them with their promotions."
These ten High Tier Soul Crystal Stones were for upgrading some of the Soul Slaves.
Zhang Jinquan (Medicine, Self-Healing), Ding Xing (Aptitude), He Shujun (Insect Control), Emperor Ye (intensive cultivation), Han Mo (Medicine), Chen Ziming (Talismanic Feng Shui), Luo Daoist (Geomancy Array), Luo Zheng (Animal Affinity), and Li Kai (Tracking), who had been promised a reward.
As for the last remaining stone, it was also for Luo Zheng.
Luo Zheng’s Soul Slave body had been formed from a Low Tier Soul Crystal Stone, so to become a High Tier Soul Slave, he had to be upgraded sequentially with High Tier Soul Crystal Stones.
’This is also why I tried to purchase Middle Tier reconstructed Soul Slaves in the beginning. That way, I wouldn’t have to waste an extra High Tier Soul Crystal Stone when I found a good Talent.’
’But later, I needed more ordinary manpower, so I couldn’t use Middle Tier Soul Crystal Stones for everyone. I had to prioritize quantity over quality.’
And Luo Zheng was the only one with the Animal Affinity Talent, so he had to be the one to be upgraded.
’As for Chen Ziming and Luo Daoist, both of them have some knowledge of Arrays. Naturally, I want to upgrade them and see if there are any pleasant surprises. In the future, they can also share the burden of creating Arrays.’
However, some of them were not at the station. Luo Dingran said, "My lord, I’ll have them return tomorrow. You can promote them all together tomorrow evening?"
"Alright." Cheng Zongyang nodded slightly. Seeing there were no other issues, he took the register and left the Wilderness World.
Back in his study, Cheng Zongyang placed the register on his desk, opened the door, and walked out into the small courtyard.
The soft light from the lanterns hanging along the courtyard’s corridor spilled onto the green flagstones. A dim, yellow glow illuminated the eaves and the ground. In the quiet courtyard, the ceaseless chirping of crickets, hidden somewhere in the shadows, created a surprisingly tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.
Cheng Zongyang gazed at the waning moon, but his heart was anything but calm.
’I feel like I have so much to do, but my preparations are nowhere near enough.’
’My strength isn’t enough, my funds aren’t enough, my supplies aren’t enough, and my manpower isn’t enough.’
Everything required a process, and until then, he could only take things slowly. But after learning about the other side of this world, he realized that the place he was in still faced the danger of war breaking out again.
The Thirteen Royal Families were perhaps waiting, and the Da Liang Dynasty was waiting as well.
It seemed he could no longer afford to take things slowly.
"It’s about time I started training Martial Artists in large batches."
Cheng Zongyang murmured. This time, he had purchased many good things from the Jade Stone, giving him enough confidence to face certain people and factions. At the same time, he also had some new ideas and needed to alter some of his original plans.
「The next morning.」
Cheng Zongyang received the Elf Bird.
This time, Ma Yue hadn’t sent back Crystal Stones, but a slip of paper. The note said that Ma Yue had met with Xu Dong and received the Crystal Stones, and that Xu Dong was already on his way back.
In response, Cheng Zongyang also sent back a message.
He told him to store all the Crystal Stones in a safe place and to return first with only the stone tablet.
