There weren't any more waves on the way back. However, along the way, Zong Shou felt really awkward for the next few days.
Being looked at with disdain by the few girls, Zong Shou followed the rules for the next few days. Only then did the surrounding scenery slowly return to normal.
However, a few days later, Xuanyuan Yiren walked out of the pill room and learned about the situation. Right away, she pinched the soft meat on Zong Shou's waist and pulled.
In the end, she said sadly, "So Little Shou likes the younger ones. No wonder when we were in Cloud Saint City, even if I offered myself, Little Shou wasn't willing to take me … "
Zong Shou was speechless. Even if he jumped into the Dragon River, he wouldn't be able to wash himself clean. The Dragon River was a huge river in the Central Cloud Continent, it was a turbid yellow all year round. If one jumped in, they would only be dirtier and wouldn't be able to wash themselves clean.
However, towards Shi Ruolan, all of them were very fond of her. Especially Chu Xue who treated Shi Ruolan like a doll, hugging her in her arms and not letting go.
However, who knows if this little girl was afraid of strangers or if she was introverted, but she didn't speak much. When she did, her voice made one feel really comfortable.
Out of all the girls, only Zhao Yanran had a different expression. However, when the fleet was about to reach the Cloud Ocean Whirlpool Ladder, she couldn't help but ask, "I see that you treat this Shi Ruolan a little differently. However, it is different from the feelings between men and women. Especially since the first time you met and used the Illusionary Heart Mirror, your emotions fluctuated the most intensely. I have seen her talents, be it spiritual cultivation or martial path, she is just above average. I really don't know what is so special about this Shi Ruolan to make you pay so much attention to her? "
Zong Shou smiled and didn't explain. He took out a piece of beast bone from his Heaven and Earth bag and started to carve it.
15 minutes later, a weird looking chess board appeared in front of the two of them.
Zhao Yanran's brow furrowed and then she understood, "This is military chess? I've never seen it before. Could it be that it was this set of chess that day in the illusion? "
"What else could it be?"
Zong Shou shook his head slightly. He then picked up dozens of chess pieces that symbolized various types of troops and placed them on the chessboard. He said indifferently, "Play a few rounds with me!"
The rules were simple. The chess pieces that represented cavalry, infantry, and archers were marked with their movement speed, damage, and even their health bars. Between each round, there were a few dice. On them, there were not numbers of one, two, three, four, five, six, but lines of text. How strong was the wind? Was there a rainstorm?
It didn't take long for Zhao Yanran to master it, but she was defeated several times in a row. In the end, he said helplessly, "I'm not playing anymore. You're just bullying me!"
Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind, "Could it be that Shi Ruolan defeated you in the illusion?"
"What? Her grades are even worse than yours. She's just a little girl. No matter how intelligent she is, how could she possibly defeat me? "
Zong Shou still shook his head. Following which, under Zhao Yanran's confused gaze, he waved at Zong Yuan.
When Zong Yuan walked close, Zong Shou smiled and asked, "If it was you and you weren't defeated in a few rounds, what would you do?"
Zong Yuan thought about it seriously. Following which, he took out the sword at his waist and directly smashed the chessboard into pieces.
Zong Shou seemed to have expected that. He smiled and asked, "Why?"
"If the ruler is just having fun and killing time, Zong Yuan will naturally accompany you! But if you want to test me … "
As he said that, a cold glow flashed in Zong Yuan's eyes, "Then Zong Yuan won't follow other people's rules and won't be limited by them."
Zong Shou instantly laughed out loud in satisfaction. As expected from the unparalleled general talent that he had taught!
On the side, Zhao Yanran's gaze changed, "So this Shi Ruolan was like that in the illusion?"
Zong Shou nodded slightly, "The first round wasn't over and the outcome wasn't decided. This little brat directly flipped the chessboard. If that was the case, it would be okay. It would only mean that this girl was really competitive and wasn't willing to accept defeat. However, after that, my illusion started to collapse. Which was why I knew that she wasn't aiming at the outcome of the chess game, but at the rules of the illusion. This little fellow's spiritual cultivation talent is probably even better than mine. In the future, her military path might not be weaker than Zong Yuan's … "
When he heard that, Zong Yuan was astonished. He looked at the lion race girl who was quietly lying in the arms of Chu Xue.
Zhao Yanran was the same, her eyes were stunned.
… Her spiritual cultivation talent was better than Zong Shou's, her military path wasn't weaker than Zong Yuan's.
She didn't expect that Zong Shou's evaluation of this little girl would be so high. Wasn't he expecting this girl to be an unparalleled general in the future?
Just as she was about to ask more, Zong Shou suddenly stood up and looked into the distance, "We're here!"
Tens of miles out, the black mist finally disappeared without a trace. A giant cloud whirlpool appeared in front of everyone's eyes.
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Following the cloud ocean whirlpool ladder up, it was similarly calm and uneventful. This place was close to Psychic Island and no one dared to kill or do anything here.
Two hours later, the entire fleet finally arrived at Psychic Island. All the cloud ships in the fleet cheered out, rising and falling, not stopping for a long time.
A thousand warships, seven hundred thousand soldiers went out. However, it was a complete and rewarding journey.
Out of all the countless Cloud Hunts he had gone through, this was the most dangerous, but also the safest.
The people on Psychic Island seemed to have gotten the news long ago. When the fleet appeared, the entire island was in an uproar. Numerous people headed towards the pier.
The one standing at the front of the crowd was Long Ruo. However, his expression was neither happy nor angry such that one couldn't see his true thoughts.
Behind them were the various sects of the cloud world who stayed on Psychic Island to manage various businesses. Their eyes were all filled with smiles, filled with anticipation.
Sōmorime looked around, until he saw sixty to seventy broken cloud ships docked not far away. Only then did he retract his gaze, scoffing coldly in his heart.
It seems like after the 3 cities of Taoyun escaped, they still suffered huge losses. Rushing before them and returning in advance, he wondered what kind of tricks were waiting for him.
However, when they got off the ship, Long Ruo surprisingly didn't say anything to scold them. He just expressionlessly congratulated them and gave a few glances to Jing Tao Zhenren. The group of them left on their own accord.
The people from the various sects behind gave Zong Shou a headache. They all came to purchase beast corpse soul stones.
The amount wasn't small and he couldn't offend them. With Zong Shou's casual personality, he could only accompany them.
Only until this night did he deal with half of the matters and send all the people away.
He knew that most of these people didn't lack mind stones and beast crystals. On the contrary, the complete beast corpses dug out from the beast tombs were rare resources. This was why no matter what they said, there was no discount. Instead, the price was 50% higher than the market price.
Talking to them was giving face to the sects behind them. When the spiritual wave was about to rise, these materials that could greatly increase the strength of the sects would be fought for. Such a large amount might not be available in the next few years.
As for whether or not to buy, that was up to them.
Until night time. On those 1800 cloud ships, apart from a portion which Zong Shou kept for his own use, the rest were sold at high prices.
The number of beast crystals they obtained far exceeded everyone's expectations. In terms of grade 4 beast crystals, the total number was as high as 30 million. This didn't include the items in the 3 heaven and earth bags of Zong Shou and Xuanyuan Yiren.
The rewards were given out on the spot. The shares given to the subordinate cities were also given. Gantian Mountain took 55%. In terms of effort, naturally Gantian Mountain City and Zong Shou did the most. Forcing back the beast wave was mostly due to the 800 energy destroying crossbows. Xuan Mountain City also took 25%. The last 20% was split by the various cities.
However, all the subordinate City Lords were beaming with joy. This ratio had already far exceeded their imagination. With such huge gains, even if they didn't hunt under the cloud ocean for tens of years, it was enough to support them.
Zong Shou shook his head. 30 million grade 4 beast crystals flowed into the market. The few provinces west of Donglin Cloud Continent couldn't be digested in a short time. The outcome would only be inflation. It seemed like these beast crystals would greatly depreciate. It was better for him to store more materials. Even if he wanted to trade, it was best to barter.
However, such huge wealth was no less than what he earned in Jiefu City. Naturally, he didn't dare to bring it with him, directly depositing it into the bank opened by Wujue Villa and Taiyuan Sect.
In the end, only Kongqi Sect's Qiaohan didn't leave. 20 days had passed since they last met. The clothing on his body changed once more. His face was red and filled with joy. It was obvious that he was promoted to deacon once more.
However, at this moment he acted bitter, "If I knew that your highness bought the energy destroying crossbows to plot against Taoyun City, no matter what I wouldn't sell them to your highness."
Zong Shou didn't know what he meant. In terms of business, the 3 million grade 4 beast crystals order had been settled long ago. He also gave a huge discount. Between the 2 of them, there wasn't much to talk about. However, he didn't show it on his face, his face filled with worry, "Why does deacon Qiaohan say that? I have already explained this matter, it was purely an accident. At that time, I didn't know that there were 4 thousand cloud ships outside of the canyon. When I found out, it was already too late. "
"As for what the situation was, your highness, I know. My Kongqi Sect has no intentions to pursue the matter! "
Qiaohan shook his head. He knew how good Zong Shou was at scamming people and wouldn't fall for it once more, "Does your highness know? I have been appointed by the sect to stay in Gantian Mountain? "
Zong Shou was startled. Then, he heard Qiaohan sigh and explain, "Your highness caused Gantian Mountain to recover in just a few months. After you return, the west of Donglin Cloud Continent will change. Your highness already has the ability to make my sect do that! "
Zong Shou laughed involuntarily and was about to speak. Only to see Zong Yuan walk over, "Taoyun City envoy Lin Ji requests to meet you!"
His voice was firm and powerful. Zong Shou's brows furrowed slightly. This was another familiar person. However, 20 days ago, he was threatened by this person. Time had already passed.
Who knows why this person came? (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to qidian.com to vote for me. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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