"Senior Su, do you mean that you admit defeat this time?" Although Gu Zheng knew that it was inappropriate to ask this, he still didn't believe it in his heart.
"Of course, why else would I do this?" What made Gu Zheng relieved was that Sun Weixin didn't get angry, as if it was an unimportant matter.
Gu Zheng hesitated for a moment, but still grabbed the crystal core in front of him. This was the result he wanted this time. He thought that it was inevitable to do something that would hurt the relationship, but he didn't expect it to be so easy.
"Hurry up, lest I can't help but regret it." Sun Weixin saw that Gu Zheng didn't crush it, so he urged.
Since the other party said so, Gu Zheng didn't hold back. He exerted a little force in his hand, and the crystal core turned into a cloud of red dust and dissipated in the air.
In this unlimited battle, it was so cruel. If one wanted to admit defeat, this was the way to minimize the loss.
"By the way, where's the Tiger King?" At this time, Sun Weixin felt a little disappointed that his hundreds of years of effort had been wasted. No matter what, he still asked the question in his heart.
"He's already dead!" Gu Zheng didn't hide anything. The moment the crystal core was crushed, he already felt that he could already be summoned by the token, as if there was something that it wanted to tell him.
After Sun Weixin heard this, his body and mind seemed to be relieved. Since the Tiger King died in the hands of the other party, then he couldn't even beat the Tiger King. He had made the right choice.
Although this was still embarrassing, it was much more dignified than being beaten to the point of death and surrendering.
"Then congratulations to Fellow Cultivator Gu for winning this time. You can take these villagers with you. It's better than letting them wander. Besides, if you didn't come, I wouldn't have been able to raise them." Sun Weixin congratulated him jokingly. Now that he had nothing to worry about, it was completely different from the situation when he was opposing Gu Zheng.
Now he was an outsider. He had already let go of this battle, so his mentality was naturally different.
Gu Zheng finally understood why those people were living better than before. It seemed that Sun Weixin had a premonition long ago!
"Thank you, Senior Sun! I still have things to do here, so I won't stay here any longer. Let He Sheng take care of everything. "Gu Zheng stood up and bid him farewell.
"Leave everything to me!" He Sheng said to Gu Zheng.
Gu Zheng nodded and disappeared from the house in a flash.
"Fellow Daoist He, come with me. We've already prepared everything. All you need to do is to bring them away. However, you'll have to be responsible for their food along the way. We don't have much left," Gui Xi said to He Sheng.
"Don't worry, we have a lot of these things!"
Then, the two of them left, leaving Sun Weixin alone in the room.
"Everything is over. At worst, I'll just start from the beginning. I was indeed a little arrogant in the past. There's always someone better than me!"
After a long time, a sigh sounded in the air.
.....
Gu Zheng once again returned to Xifeng Village. After asking Ren Jie for the token, he went to the top of the mountain and immersed his Divine Sense into it.
It was still that familiar black space, and the contents were still there. However, Gu Zheng hurriedly looked to the side, allowing his most important words to be displayed.
The original content had completely changed.
"The island seizing battle is over. The final winner is Xifeng Village. Please wait for your reward."
Gu Zheng also noticed that his points reward had now become more than 200,000. It was twice as much as the reward. He didn't know why.
However, the more points he had, the better. In the blink of an eye, he had achieved two-fifths of the goal. Gu Zheng wished he could do this twice more. This way, he would be one step closer to the minimum of 500,000 points.
However, Gu Zheng also knew that this time it was all thanks to his disciple's blessing. Otherwise, how could it be over just as it started?
If he encountered a similar incident again, he estimated that it wouldn't be so smooth.
After seeing that there were no other major changes in the surroundings, Gu Zheng retreated from inside.
He was a little puzzled by the reward that made them wait in place. Could there be other rewards?
He had also asked Ren Jie and the others about similar incidents before.
Generally, if it was completed like Gu Zheng, the island would be divided into the southern border, and the western border would no longer interfere. As the greatest contributor, Xifeng Village would be assigned here as their base until they voluntarily gave up.
However, Gu Zheng perceived a trace of unusual meaning from the last line of words. However, there was nothing to refer to, so he could only wait quietly.
Perhaps it had something to do with the large number of captives. This thought suddenly flashed through Gu Zheng's mind.
If Sun Weixin's villagers joined in, then Gu Zheng would have a population of more than 100,000 under his command. It was a full 50 times more than when he first came.
One must know that apart from the civil war between Gu Zheng and the Tiger King Tribe and some demons, there were no other battles. The number of deaths was relatively small.
Even the shockwaves from the battle between ancestor gods didn't kill others.
No matter what, Gu Zheng could only wait quietly. His original idea of taking the opportunity to go to Nanshui City was shattered because he didn't know when exactly he would come.
Therefore, Gu Zheng waited patiently.
However, Gu Zheng didn't idle around. He just happened to pull Hai Ming and Ren Ting over to guide them on cultivation.
To be honest, he was a little negligent. However, he didn't have enough time, so there was nothing he could do.
Half a month later, He Sheng also returned with a large group of people.
As for Sun Weixin and Gui Xi, they didn't come with him, so he didn't know where they went.
They were treated the same as Xifeng Village. Even now, they were only considered captives.
His arrangements had to wait until all the follow-up activities were over before he could know their fate.
Such an outcome was already good enough. Gu Zheng didn't expect that Sun Weixin and He Sheng would join in and listen to his orders. For someone like him who cared about his reputation, this was worse than killing him.
In the following days, everything calmed down again. After there were no more battles, everyone relaxed a lot. Now that there were no enemies on the island, Ren Jie and the others dismissed most of the standing troops. There was no need for them to be on standby at all times.
As for Gu Zheng, he continued to teach the two of them. With his own experience, the two of them benefited greatly.
In the blink of an eye, another two months had passed.
"Take this!"
"Wow, Junior Sister, why did you sneak attack me? I remember you didn't know this move last time."
"Of course, this is a new move I learned. Don't run, let me practice more!"
"No, it hurts too much!"
On this day, Gu Zheng was in an open area outside, watching Hai Ming and Ren Ling spar with each other. But it was more of a playful spar.
Gu Zheng looked at them with a smile. It was as if he was looking at the first time he came into contact with magic. At that time, he was even more excited than them. It was just that he had reached this step step by step.
At this time, an elder flew over from the sky and said to Gu Zheng, "Ancestor God, Patriarch Ren is looking for you. It seems that someone from outside has come in."
"Got it, I'll go back now!" Gu Zheng's heart skipped a beat. He guessed that someone from outside had come. After sending the elder away, he shouted to the two people in front of him.
"You two, remember to go back later. Do you hear me?"
"Got it, Master!"
The two people answered in unison, but their bodies were still rolling on the ground.
Gu Zheng shook his head. That little girl Ren Ling had been driven crazy by Hai Ming. He didn't ask them and rushed back to the village.
He hurriedly returned to the room where Ren Jie and the others usually gathered. This was the only room that was slightly better. If the other party wanted to come, Ren Jie would definitely arrange for them to stay here.
"Manager Feng?"
As soon as Gu Zheng entered, he saw a familiar figure talking to the person next to him. It was actually Manager Feng of Nanshui City. He had personally come here.
"Ancient Ancestor God, you came at the right time. Let me introduce you. This is Manager Mo of Westwood City." Manager Feng turned his head and smiled as he pointed to the person next to him.
"As for this person, he is Ancient Ancestor God Gu Zheng who made you unhappy."
"Ancient Ancestor God, I've heard about you for a long time. This time, you have set up a magnificent feat that hasn't been seen for many years." Manager Mo, like Manager Feng, was wearing a black robe. Only his slightly pale face could be seen. However, at this moment, his expression was somewhat ugly. Compared to Manager Feng, his tone was also very unfriendly.
"Manager Mo, this is the first time we meet. Just as Manager Feng said, you are as elegant and graceful as ever." Gu Zheng laughed mischievously. He didn't care about Manager Mo's tone and immediately praised him.
When two people were competing for the same thing, of course, there would be some who would be happy and some who would be unhappy. Gu Zheng naturally knew that although Manager Mo couldn't control him and he wasn't afraid of him, he was indeed the source of Manager Mo's unhappiness.
Hearing this, Manager Mo's expression became slightly better.
"Alright, you won against me last time, but I didn't show you such a big face. Why are you so petty?" Manager Feng said with a smile.
"It's true that you didn't show any attitude, but you did beat that person up. I remember it clearly. I think I have already restrained myself enough." Manager Mo glanced at Manager Feng and said coldly.
"Haha, that's because the other party was too shady. I couldn't stand it. Look at Ancient Ancestor God. He actually took out a treasure to bribe the other party. Such courage isn't something that ordinary people can compare to! Didn't you also take a treasure from him? Even if you lose this island, you won't lose out. Don't put on such an expression. You're making it seem like you suffered a loss. "Manager Feng said with a laugh.
Only now did Gu Zheng realize that this was the case. No wonder those two old men had helped him so openly. If Manager Feng hadn't told him, he wouldn't have known. Because of this, he had even taken out a treasure that was worth even more than this island. He really owed them a big favor.
"I know. That's why I didn't come personally this time to bring these little fellows back." Manager Mo seemed to have exposed the crux of the matter in front of Gu Zheng. He quickly changed the topic.
"Since Manager Mo wants to bring them back, I can't stop you. I'll get someone to gather them and hand them over to the manager," Gu Zheng said immediately after hearing Mo Wen's words.
"En, you're straightforward enough. I won't take advantage of you. One person in exchange for three people. I'll send them to you later!" Manager Mo nodded and said.
"How generous. Can you tell me what kind of treasure you've received this time? With so many people, you've already spent all the money you won from the north. "Manager Feng asked curiously.
"I'm poor now. I don't want to raise so many unaffiliated people. What's the point of asking so much?" Manager Mo said snappily. He then turned to Gu Zheng and said.
"Go back and assign a few people to be the leaders. Then, bring enough things and send them directly to Westwood City. As for these trash, other than those few people, disperse them."
"Okay!"
Gu Zheng agreed. But in his heart, he was pleasantly surprised. From what Manager Mo said, it seemed that one captive could be exchanged for three people. This was a huge profit.
As soon as Gu Zheng finished speaking, Manager Mo's figure blurred and disappeared from the room. He had left first.
Gu Zheng was still thinking about the captives when Manager Feng suddenly patted Gu Zheng on the shoulder, giving Gu Zheng a fright.
"You're going to be famous this time. Since you've won so many things for me, remember not to go to the west and east so easily in the future. The people there hate you to death." Manager Feng put away the smile on his face and said somewhat sternly.
"What do you mean? How do they know me? "Gu Zheng was puzzled when he heard Manager Feng's words.
"It doesn't mean anything. We're not the only ones who know about this island battle. In every city on the island, bets have already been placed when the final candidates were decided. In the past, it was always humans suppressing humans and demons suppressing demons. Only a few people would bet according to their own ideas. This time, because of your participation and the unexpected arrival of two demons, on the surface, our side's strength is not even half of the other side's. The demons on the other side have placed heavy bets, and many humans have followed suit. In the end, the outcome has been greatly reversed. You can imagine how many people hate you!" Manager Feng continued with a smile.
Manager Feng laughed because he remembered that he had placed heavy bets on the humans' side in a fit of pique. In the end, he had made a huge profit. Thinking about it, he was in a very good mood.
Gu Zheng was a little stunned this time. He didn't expect that he would become the one who placed the bets. When he thought about how many people of Jin Xian's faction would fiercely surround him when he went out, he couldn't help but shiver.
Those who went against the masses would not have a good ending.
"But you don't have to worry. On our side, we humans will still praise your might. As long as you don't go to the demons' side, everything will be fine." Manager Feng comforted him.
"Thank you for telling me, Manager Feng." Gu Zheng said gratefully. At least for this kind of inside information, those ordinary Ancestor Gods wouldn't be so clear about it.
"No worries. But this time, I came here to inform you of something." Manager Feng waved his hand and then said to Gu Zheng with a straight face.
"Don't tell me I'm going to transfer us away from this position!" Gu Zheng said subconsciously.
"Your hunch is right. You can't stay here any longer. This place will be given to other tribes to set up camp!" Manager Feng looked at him with admiration. This kid not only had outstanding strength, but also seemed to have complete control over the power of incense.
He had already been informed to observe carefully to see if he had the ability to advance this space further, just like his two senior brothers.
One had to know that when his two senior brothers came in, their common characteristic was that they could control the power of incense in an extremely short period of time. They were even able to discover the differences within.
Of course, not everyone could bring about such changes. There were at least a few dozen people who had this special ability. Those who left naturally wouldn't be questioned. As for those who stayed here, he would rather kill the wrong person than let any one of them go. Every person with such a special ability would be closely monitored and even given resources.
But there was no need for him to observe anymore. Who would have thought that the other party would leave this place in such a short period of time?
"Then what should we do?"
"Of course you'll go to the upper territories. If we include the population that Manager Mo brought to you, you now have a total of 300,000 people. You can even reach the edge of the core territories. Of course, if you don't want to go, I'll still leave this island for you and let you stay here." Manager Feng gave Gu Zheng a strange look before saying.
Just a moment ago, he was still praising him. Why did he become confused in the blink of an eye?
"Of course I'm willing. This beautiful place should be left for other people who need it. We will naturally leave." Gu Zheng thought that this was indeed the case. If the demons were all humans, then his population would far exceed the standard to leave this place.
"That's good. Even if you want to camp here, your tribe will be split up. This place does not allow tribes with more than 80,000 people. The standard to leave this place is 50,000 people." Manager Feng looked at Gu Zheng and said. At least he wasn't stupid.
"How can I be so stupid? Everyone is moving towards the center, so I won't stay in the same place. I just don't know where in the center we should go. Is it near the city?" Gu Zheng quickly mocked himself and asked about his location.
"Didn't you see that I have already doubled your points? With your great contribution, of course you can't!" Manager Feng deliberately teased.
"You are not allowed to camp near the city, so you should just give up. I will give you some places. You can pick any one of them."
After saying this, a ring on Manager Feng's hand lit up slightly. A red light was projected from the ring, and a simple map actually floated in the air.
Although it was a little blurry, this map was different from the one he had seen before. The area where Nanshui City was located only took up a third of the top area. It was just at the edge of the bottom area.
On the top, there was a black area. If one didn't look south, they could vaguely make out some landforms. On the map, there were dozens of red dots distributed in different locations. There were some in all directions.
"You can choose one of them. You can use any one of them as a base for your tribe."
Gu Zheng raised his head and carefully looked at the map. Although there was no landform on it, he knew that every location was different. After thinking carefully for a long time, even Manager Feng hurriedly urged him. Only then did Gu Zheng point at a spot on the map and say.
"I want this place!"
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