Shennong Dao Master-Chapter 1557 - 4: Fifty Trillion Troubles, Ji Si’s New Research, Grassman’s Divine Skills Achieved!

As for Xia Jing, Chen Shijie, and Long Xiao, they trusted Zhao Xing unconditionally.

"The Red Star Empire is more suitable for our development," Zhao Xing said, "If anyone feels they have better opportunities and insists on staying, neither I nor His Majesty will force you. However, you will no longer be part of Great Zhou."

"Life and death are decreed by fate, and wealth and honor are ordained by heaven. If anyone wishes to leave, they may draw a sum from Great Zhou, and I, along with His Majesty, will provide them with resources to cultivate to the Origin Realm. Let this feast today serve as a farewell banquet."

Zhao Xing did not explain, nor could he.

No one made a sound.

Though puzzled, none of them had any thought of leaving.

(The main reason being that they were too weak. Most of them were only at the Ascension Realm, not even reaching the Origin Realm. Even if they became citizens of an ancient country, they would still be at the bottom level.)

Only those who could truly stand on their own were Liu Tianning, Xia Jing, and Purple Bone, as they not only reached the Origin Realm but also joined the major forces of the Yuanhai Ancient Country.

"Purple Bone," Zhao Xing said, "Do you have something to say?"

Purple Bone Heavenly Venerate thought for a moment, stood up, and bowed to Zhao Xing and Ji Che, "Your Majesty, Brother, I wish to stay in the Purple God Mansion."

Zhao Xing sighed inwardly but still urged, "You might be bullied alone in the Purple God Mansion. I am currently in the Third Realm and can still protect you. Do you really want to stay?"

Purple Bone remained in his bow, "After reaching the Origin Realm, Lord Tian Qi took a liking to me, entrusted Putta's inheritance to me, and even agreed to take time to personally teach me."

"Brother, perhaps the Red Star Empire is better, but I don't want to wander anymore."

At this moment, Zhao Xing looked at Purple Bone, unable to help but think of the scene when he himself refused the Purple Moon Mansion Master.

It had been a long time since they last met, and Purple Bone's circumstances had greatly changed. After reaching the Origin Realm, he performed very well. In fact, he had always been outstanding and was able to accept Putta's inheritance on the path of artifact refining.

Lord Tian Qi also saw through his character test and decided to let Purple Bone inherit the legacy.

Once a person has a foundation, they don't want to live a hard life anymore.

Going to the Red Star Empire to start over is understandable for Purple Bone to have such thoughts.

"Alright." Zhao Xing nodded, and Ji Che helped Purple Bone up as the three of them drank a cup together.

Finally, Zhao Xing spoke, "Purple Bone, do you remember the promise I made to you before?"

Purple Bone nodded, "I remember."

Zhao Xing patted Purple Bone's shoulder blade, "About eight hundred years from now, go to the Yuan Cave Star System, the old site of the Fran Dynasty. I will leave a letter for you there."

He couldn't bear to see Purple Bone perish and gave him a chance to escape calamity.

"Alright." Purple Bone nodded. "Brother, I will definitely go."

Whether Purple Bone would go or not, Zhao Xing didn't know, but he had done his utmost duty.

If Purple Bone ultimately didn't go, then it would be his fate.

Purple Bone Heavenly Venerate drank two more cups and then left with great strides.

"Is there anyone else who wants to leave?" Zhao Xing asked.

No one spoke.

Zhao Xing said, "Then let the music and dance continue."

.....

Everyone from Great Zhou was arranged to stay at the Marquis Five Tombs Mansion, except for Purple Bone; the rest remained at Cloud Sky Dao, still wandering outside the borders.

Zhao Xing couldn't contact him but left him a message.

The lives of the remaining people continued within the Boundary Boat, free from cultivation obstacles for a while.

Zhao Xing paid Xia Jing, Luo Hou King, and others a breach penalty for the Heavenly Star Martial Arts Hall, making them free men.

Next, Zhao Xing arranged cultivation plans for Liu Tianning, Long Xiao, Chen Shijie, Ye Yuxong, Ji Si, Xia Jing, Luo Hou King, Lu Ying, Yin Xiu, and others.

Having money made many things easier.

Previously, everyone was frugal, spending every penny as if it were two, and Ye Yuxong had to time the opening and closing of the Gathering Spirit Array precisely for cultivation.

Now, Zhao Xing directly bought a top-tier Gathering Spirit Array from the Yuanhai Palace and installed it in the Marquis Five Tombs Mansion.

Now they could use it as they pleased!

"What the heck, is this real?" Ye Yuxong widened his eyes upon seeing the new cultivation site, "Open all 24 hours?"

"Brother, if I'm not mistaken, this is an advanced Gathering Spirit Array, right?" Xia Jing asked the Mechanical Master directing the array's installation.

"It's a top-tier Gathering Spirit Array." Jing Yan, holding a pipe, glanced at Xia Jing, "Little brother, you must be Xia Jing?"

"Ah, I am. May I ask who you are?" Xia Jing looked at Jing Yan, thinking he was a staff member.

"Jing Yan, an Imperial Person." Jing Yan nodded, "I heard Brother Zhao mention you. Is it true that you dislike the taste of fish?"

Xia Jing: "..."

Jing Yan was quite surprised, as he sensed a hint of disgust from Xia Jing.

How rare, is there really someone like this?

You can't even mention it?

"Then you better not go north of the spiritual array." Jing Yan chuckled, "The spiritual energy there is so advanced it takes the form of fish."

"Hahaha, Brother Xia, you must go then." Long Xiao laughed.

"You must be Long Xiao." Jing Yan turned to the laughing Long Xiao.

"Correct, I haven't changed my name sitting or standing. I am Long Xiao."

"Impressive, I'm not surprised you follow the unconventional path of the Sword Sect." Jing Yan gave a thumbs up.

"Not at all." Long Xiao felt pleased; it seemed that Zhao Xing was quite considerate, often mentioning him to his brothers.

Long Xiao thought Jing Yan was complimenting him, but only Zhao Xing knew what Jing Yan admired.

Jing Yan actually admired Long Xiao for marrying a Dragon Girl and fostering a love that crossed racial boundaries.

"Then you must be Chen Shijie?" Jing Yan looked at Chen Shijie in a blue robe beside Long Xiao, sensing a similar aura to Zhao Xing from him, cultivated through the Treasure Mountain Skill.