The Master of Beasts-Chapter 547 - 131

After Lan Zetian’s little incident, Chen Jiuge lost interest in watching the Outer Sect Competition.

However, it was said that Lan Zetian’s disciple, Wen Mo, successfully advanced to become an Inner Sect Disciple, bringing some benefits to Lan Zetian as well.

But these had nothing to do with Chen Jiuge. Currently, he was busy reviewing the City of Exploration reports sent by Lan Zetian.

The True Realm is always expanding, and the environment for exploration changes each period. Currently, it is a desert environment.

According to the intelligence sent by Lan Zetian, the area outside the City of Exploration is now a vast golden desert, inhabited by numerous poisonous insects and snakes, including many new types of Spiritual Beasts, resulting in a high mortality rate for cultivators.

The main resources it produces are Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures of the Earth Element, so most of the manpower in the City of Exploration comes from the Earth Lineage, although there are also many from the Wood Vein, because those in charge intend to transform the terrain, and support from the Wood Vein disciples is indispensable.

It’s difficult for Water Vein disciples to survive there, as their combat strength is already lower in the Five Elements, and the environment suppresses them. That’s why Lan Zetian expended so many resources seeking Chen Jiuge’s help.

Closing the Jade Scroll, Chen Jiuge rubbed his temples and sighed, "It’s truly amazing. I never expected that each expansion of the True Realm would bring about an array of new Spiritual Beast species. It’s really something to look forward to!"

"Master, but it’s very dangerous!" Shuibing remarked helplessly, as their master’s cultivation talent was evidently high, yet he often focused on Spiritual Beasts. Though they were powerful, one’s own strength is truly what matters!

"No worries. By the way, why do you have time to find me now? Shouldn’t you be arranging the work?" Chen Jiuge asked in surprise, as today was the first of the month, and Shuibing would personally assign the language clan’s tasks at the beginning of each month.

"It’s the commerce association. News came from the Zi Jing Blossom of Commerce, saying that someone attempted to assassinate Chairman Jiang." Shuibing frowned.

"Is he unharmed?"

"He’s unharmed, but some Northern Cultivators were lost, as well as some goods."

"As long as he’s okay. As for the assassins, have Jiang Xueyao get in touch with the Blood Pavilion. They’re the professionals." Chen Jiuge did not assume all the responsibility.

"Alright. However, the price might not be cheap." Shuibing reminded him.

"No worries, it’s just some resources."

"Alright, I’ll handle it then."

"Mm."

.......

A year later, a mandatory decree from the Sect arrived at Zone Three Garden.

Mu Sen sneered as he handed the mandate to Chen Jiuge, saying sinisterly, "A mandatory decree from the Sect. You should know your place. Don’t think about evading it; no one can help you this time."

Chen Jiuge looked at Mu Sen expressionlessly, thinking, "What’s a Heavenly Immortal flaunting about? If it weren’t for the Sect’s prohibition on slaughter, I would’ve already set dogs on you!"

Ten years might seem insignificant to an Immortal, but it was different for Chen Jiuge. With the help of the Chaos Pearl, Chen Jiuge’s current strength was incomparable to before, rendering a mere Heavenly Immortal insignificant.

"Master, should I apply to go with you?" Shuibing asked somewhat worriedly.

The expansion area is already very dangerous; now, it’s reportedly the most hazardous environment in millennia, and rumors say that no less than ten thousand disciples have perished there.

"No need. You need to oversee Zone Three Garden, and the Zi Jing Blossom of Commerce requires your coordination as well. It’s better for you to stay here."

"By the way, can I choose which City of Exploration to go to at will?"

"You can, but once you enter a city, you need to register, and once registered, you cannot change cities at will," Shuibing nodded.

"I see."

"Oh, Master, if you have enough Contribution Points, you can exchange them at the Sect for a batch of slaves, which might be of some help." Shuibing reminded.

"Slaves?"

"Yes, the City of Exploration is extremely dangerous. Even Inner Sect Disciples are only at True Immortal Cultivation, and the risk of falling is still high. So, the Sect has specially set up an exchange for exploration slaves."

"Alright."

Foreign Affairs Pavilion

Compared to the bustling Contribution Hall, the Foreign Affairs Pavilion was quite desolate. When Chen Jiuge arrived, he didn’t see a single disciple.

"Knock knock knock."

Glancing at the old man dozing off with his chin on his hand, Chen Jiuge gently knocked on the countertop.

"Hey, it’s very impolite to disturb an old man’s rest," the old man grumbled, wiping the drool from the corner of his mouth.

"Senior, I’m here to exchange for slaves."

"Going to the City of Exploration?" the old man asked, a bit surprised.

"Yes."

"Interesting. It’s rare to see someone your age going to the City of Exploration. What kind of slaves do you want? Do you have enough Contribution Points?" the old man asked nonchalantly.

"In terms of Contribution Points, I have quite enough," Chen Jiuge replied confidently.

After cultivating a large number of Spiritual Beasts in Zone Three Garden, the kind that could enhance the Sect’s foundation, Chen Jiuge indeed had quite a few Contribution Points on hand.

"Then take a look yourself," the old man chuckled coldly, tossing out a gold book.

Chen Jiuge wasn’t bothered by the old man’s rudeness and directly opened the book.

The multitude of races recorded inside made Chen Jiuge dizzy, but after much deliberation, he chose the following races.

The Stone Clan, with endless stamina just by standing on the ground.

The Shadow Stabbing Clan, extremely fast and adept at reconnaissance and assassination.

The Hundred Weapon Clan, capable of quickly mastering weapons and suitable for close combat.

Chen Jiuge exchanged a hundred of each of the above tribes, totaling three hundred True Immortal twentieth Layer cultivators, at the cost of a million Contribution Points, half of Chen Jiuge’s savings over many years.

"Heh, quite wealthy, but aren’t you going to buy some Alien Race slaves that could assist in production? The City of Exploration isn’t a place for inhabitants," the old man remarked, surprised.