Jianchen lowered his head in thought when he heard Dugu Feng's suggestion. He knew very well that many powerful mercenary groups had their own cities on the Tian Yuan Continent. Only by possessing a city that completely belonged to the mercenary group could they gain a foothold on the Tian Yuan Continent.
However, the mercenary groups that possessed cities were all extremely powerful. None of them were weak. Even the current scale of the Flame Mercenaries paled in comparison to them by quite a bit.
Although the Flame Mercenaries already had a hundred thousand members, there were just far too few peak experts who could hold their own. Other than Jianchen, there were only three Heaven Saint Masters. It would be very difficult for them to protect the city if they spent a large amount of money and resources on it. Once the city was taken away, they would be the ones to suffer losses.
This was because not only were there frequent wars between kingdoms on the Tian Yuan Continent, but even the cities founded by mercenary groups would often be taken away by more powerful organizations, and there were quite a few of them.
Jianchen thought about it for a while before rejecting Dugu Feng's suggestion. He said, "Our Flame Mercenaries may be the ruler of a region right now, but that's only limited to a radius of a hundred thousand kilometers. It's not suitable for us to establish a city with our current strength. Let's talk about this in the future."
"That's right. Right now, our Raging Flame Mercenary Group does appear to be extremely powerful, but there's a huge hidden danger within. That's why we need to focus on reorganizing the internal matters of the group. We need to tie the Raging Flame Mercenary Group into a rope in the shortest amount of time. Otherwise, something will happen sooner or later. If the situation becomes serious, the group that we've worked so hard to strengthen might even collapse." You Yue said solemnly.
"If that's the case, we'll focus on reorganizing the internal affairs of the group. You Yue, Bi Lian, I'll leave this matter to the two of you. If there's anything you need me to do, feel free to come find me," Jian Chen said. During this period of time, he basically left all the miscellaneous matters of the Flame Mercenaries to You Yue and Bi Lian. After a year of testing, the two of them were indeed very talented in management, especially Bi Lian.
This was especially so for Bi Lian. Although her talent in cultivation was nothing special and she had yet to condense a saint weapon, her intelligence was extremely high. She was much stronger than You Yue in terms of management. It was as if she was destined to be an outstanding manager from the moment she was born.
"Captain, we've received a secret letter for you." At this moment, a voice rang out from outside.
"Bring it in!"
"Yes, sir!" The tent door was opened and Hani, who was dressed in a white robe, walked in. In his hand was a snow-white Lightning Bird that was about the size of a fist.
Jian Chen took the Lightning Bird from Hani's hands and removed a small piece of paper that had been rolled up into a small cylinder from its leg. He then immediately opened it and read it.
"There's something important. Return to Changyang Prefecture as soon as possible!"
Jian Chen's face immediately became rather stern after reading the few words on the slip of paper.
Everyone's hearts tightened when they noticed the change in Jianchen's expression. You Yue asked in concern, "Jianchen, what's happened?"
Jianchen carefully checked the letter and the words on it. Only after confirming that it was not fake did he slowly tear the letter to shreds. He said, "It's a letter from home. I need to return to Changyang Prefecture immediately. Let's set up camp here for now. Once I return, crush the Mother-Child Twin Rock to notify me if there's anything urgent."
Jianchen bid farewell to You Yue and the others before finding the three Heaven Saint Masters who had joined the Flame Mercenaries. He explained a few things to them before leaving. He flew toward Changyang Prefecture as quickly as he could.
That evening, Jianchen finally returned to Changyang Prefecture as night fell. As soon as he landed in Changyang Prefecture, the plainly dressed Chang Bo appeared before Jianchen like a ghost.
"Fourth young master, I never thought you'd return so quickly," Chang Bo smiled at Jianchen.
Jianchen secretly sighed in relief when he saw how relaxed Chang Bo was. He really had been worried that something had happened when his family had sent him back so urgently.
"Chang Bo, what's so important that you've sent me back so quickly?" Jianchen asked in doubt.
"We don't know the specifics, but the people from the Heavenly Eagle Kingdom have come. They said that they have something extremely important to report to you and that they can't waste a single moment. That's why the patriarch sent you back so urgently," Chang Bo explained. He was also very doubtful inside.
"The Heavenly Eagle Kingdom? Hasn't it already been destroyed? "Jianchen was slightly surprised.
Chang Bo laughed involuntarily and chuckled, "I didn't explain it clearly. Please don't blame me, fourth young master. This time, one of the leaders of the seven great organizations from the Heavenly Eagle Kingdom has personally come. He says that he has something extremely important to report to you. Fourth young master, he's in the discussion hall right now. Let's go."
Soon after, Jianchen and Chang Bo shuttled through Changyang Prefecture together and headed straight for the discussion hall. Along the way, all the guards and servants who brushed past them all bowed respectfully.
Jianchen quickly arrived at the discussion hall and discovered that it was already filled with people. His father, Changyang Ba, his mother, Bi Yuntian, and many other senior figures of Changyang Prefecture were all gathered here. They were chatting enthusiastically with a burly middle-aged man.
Jianchen was discovered as soon as he entered the hall. Immediately, everyone in the hall stood up and greeted Jianchen with smiles on their faces. Everyone in Changyang Prefecture looked at Jianchen with eyes full of pride.
The middle-aged man who was chatting with the people in Changyang Prefecture also strode in front of Jianchen and bowed respectfully, "The leader of the Bloodmoon Mercenary Group, Cai Naisi, greets the Imperial Protector."
After the disbandment of the Heavenly Eagle Kingdom, the territory was divided into seven, and the Bloodmoon Mercenary Group was one of the seven great organizations.
Jianchen looked at Cai Naisi and said, "Cai Naisi, you must be looking for me for something important. I wonder what happened over there."
Cai Naisi looked around and said hesitantly, "Lord Imperial Protector, this matter is highly confidential, so …"
Jianchen understood and said, "If that's the case, then let's go to my residence to discuss it."
"Yes, Lord Imperial Protector!"
Jianchen looked at Changyang Ba and Bi Yuntian and said, "Father, Mother, I have something important to do, so I'll take my leave first."
"Xiang'er, Leader Cai Naisi traveled thousands of miles to Changyang Prefecture, so this matter must be very important. You don't have to worry about us, go take care of your own matters first!" Changyang Ba said with a smile.
"Xiang'er, important matters are more important. You should go take care of your own matters first." Bi Yuntian also said gently. She also felt very proud to have such an outstanding and filial son.
Jianchen exchanged a few words with the people in the hall, then brought Cai Naisi back to his own resting place.
"Cai Naisi, I wonder what important matter you have to report to me? Has the Sect of Dragon and Tiger done something to you? "Jianchen sternly asked Cai Naisi.
Cai Naisi shook his head and looked around cautiously. He then moved his mouth close to Jianchen's ear and said softly, "Lord Imperial Protector, we've discovered a large tungsten alloy mine in a mountain range."
"What did you say? You've discovered a large tungsten alloy mine? "A gleam of light flashed through Jianchen's eyes as he softly exclaimed. Tungsten alloy was a rare metal on the Tian Yuan Continent. It was ten times more valuable than purple coins. A kilogram of tungsten alloy ore could be exchanged for ten kilograms of purple coins.
"Yes, lord Imperial Protector. Our Bloodmoon Mercenaries accidentally discovered it in a mountain range. After a preliminary investigation, we've confirmed that it's a large tungsten alloy mine. The purity is extremely rare on the Tian Yuan Continent. Just the ore that appeared on the surface has reached a terrifying 85% purity," Cai Naisi excitedly said.
Jianchen gasped. He had also been shocked by the purity. 85% purity meant that a hundred kilograms of ore could be refined into eighty-five kilograms of tungsten alloy.
"How many people know about this?" Jianchen suddenly became extremely stern.
"I've already executed a portion of the people who know about this. There are less than fifty people who know about it right now, and they're all trustworthy people. At the same time, I've sealed off all information regarding the tungsten alloy mine," Cai Naisi sternly said.
Jianchen secretly let out a sigh of relief inside. A large tungsten alloy mine with high purity represented an immeasurable amount of wealth. If the news were to spread, it would definitely lead to a storm of blood. This was because this was a mine that was ten times more valuable than a mine that could yield purple coins.
"Lord Imperial Protector, the tungsten alloy mine is extremely valuable. It will definitely attract a large number of foreign organizations. With just the strength of our seven organizations, it's impossible for us to protect this mine. Lord Imperial Protector, what do you think we should do about this? Do you want the Qin Empire to intervene immediately?"
Jianchen pondered for quite a while before replying, "Since the news of the tungsten alloy mine has not been leaked yet, let's continue to keep it a secret. Cai Naisi, go back immediately and personally guard the mine with the people from the seven organizations. At the same time, organize people to secretly mine it. Remember, the fewer people who know about this, the better. Do not leak this information. I'll be back soon."
"Yes, lord Imperial Protector," Cai Naisi replied with clasped hands.
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