111: Master Shen: Is this the Black Ridge City?

Second Master Shen led many of his Disciples and followed the martial artists to the front of the Huangsha City Wall.

Behind him, a delicate young girl looked up at the city wall, which was tens of meters high, and her mouth gradually widened.

She even said unconsciously,

"So... so big."

"Hmm?"

"Hmm?"

"Hmm?"

Many of his Disciples looked over, their expressions strange.

The young girl seemed to know she had said something wrong and quickly covered her Face, but her hands were too small to hide the blush on both sides.

“Cough, cough.”

Second Master Shen broke the awkward atmosphere, but looked at the huge city wall in front of him with doubt, and asked in confusion.

"Does our family have Cultivators who practice earth-based techniques?"

"No."

"This thing wasn't built in a day, was it?"

"Of course."

"Could it be that Shen Li invited enshrined Cultivators to build it?"

Shen Yan, who was behind him, said,

"To build such a high city wall, the inside must be barren and desolate. Perhaps he only cared about Face and not the substance."

Some people nodded in agreement, while others shook their heads.

It seemed this direct descendant was still dwelling on past events.

Second Master Shen observed the expressions of the many Disciples, then sighed, unaffected by Shen Yan, and said in a deep voice,

"The Yellow Sand Plains is full of monsters, unlike our home in Moon-Gazing Lake, which is peaceful. Shen Li's thoughts and actions are correct. He has few Cultivators, and there's no Spiritual Vein here. Even if he exhausted himself trying to arrange a great formation, he couldn't afford it.

So, this method is the simplest and most effective."

"I called you here not to let you stand above others and comment on the outer Disciples."

"But to let you see the way these outer Disciples conduct themselves, and even their wisdom."

"Don't be arrogant!"

"Adapting to local conditions, Shen Li's approach is correct and very good. Even if there isn isn't much development, this score can be rated as medium."

"Because he worked hard, and he wasn't just a figurehead!"

Having been scolded, Shen Yan shrank his neck, not daring to speak.

They passed through the main gate and entered the Huangsha City Wall.

No one stopped them.

At this moment, Second Master Shen continued to speak.

"But Shen Li missed the most basic thing."

The many Disciples quickly looked over, listening carefully.

Second Master Shen pointed at the endless crowd and said in a deep voice,

"As the saying goes, 'Guard against outsiders day and night, but a thief in the house is hard to guard against.' Building a secure outer wall is the most basic, but more important is the internal security."

"When we enter and exit the Wang Family Market, we all need a Dao token or proof. But look at Black Ridge City, they've ignored this step. This is a hidden danger, and you need to take it as a warning!"

"Understood!"

Upon entering the outer city, Second Master Shen had not walked many steps before he said in surprise,

"Hmm? Why is the moisture in the air so abundant?"

The Disciples beside him repeatedly said,

"Uncle, look, there are people planting grain here."

Second Master Shen followed their gaze and indeed saw verdant grain stalks. Along both sides of the road, some sea buckthorn fruit trees were also planted.

The tree trunks were straight, and although not old, they exuded vibrant vitality.

He stroked his beard and said,

"My Shen Family cultivates water and wood. The water and wood regions are beneficial for my Shen Family's cultivation. Shen Li is clever; he uses the wood Qi of the five grains to solidify the sand, then gradually isolates the fire and earth Qi, allowing this place to return to a normal environment."

"This place is surrounded by mountains on three sides, which can block much of the erosion from fire winds. In a few decades, it will surely be able to create a paradise that can provide cultivation for my Shen Family's Disciples."

"Not bad, Shen Li indeed has foresight. You all should learn from him!"

Everyone nodded indifferently.

That Shen Yan mumbled,

"What's the use? In this world, the biggest fist is still the ultimate truth."

"It's just ordinary administrative work, anyone can do it."

Upon hearing this, some Shen Family Disciples nodded in agreement, while others shook their heads.

Second Master Shen was too lazy to correct them and continued walking forward.

He had many doubts in his heart, and upon reaching the end, these doubts were resolved.

He couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh loudly.

"Hahahahaha, I knew it. With such dry weather and no rain, where would such abundant moisture come from? It turns out Shen Li had an Opportunity in the past two years and obtained this ninth-rank heaven and earth treasure."

"And it's a ninth-rank... top-grade heaven and earth treasure, the Cang Hai Flower, which perfectly matches the water and wood attributes. What a profound connection, what a profound connection!"

"With this water and wood attribute treasure, the progress of completely transforming the environment here can be accelerated!"

"Good, good, good! Shen Li really didn't disappoint me! Well done!"

"A top-grade rating is inevitable! With Shen Li here, we can increase the family's investment!"

The Disciples behind him said no more, their eyes showing a hint of curiosity.

This Shen Li originally didn't show his true capabilities, but who would have thought that once he left home, it would be like releasing a tiger into the mountains?

It was said that he had also become a Qi Refining Cultivator, and had developed this place so prosperously.

He truly had some clever ideas!

But Second Master Shen was not finished and continued walking forward.

Soon, they passed through the transition area between the inner and outer city and arrived at the inner city...

He looked up at the neat streets and the well-organized layout of the shops along the street.

And the brand-new stalls, he was stunned.

He rubbed his eyes in disbelief.

Even Shen Yan behind him instantly took a sharp breath.

The Shen Family Disciples beside him couldn't even speak.

"This is... the Talisman Hall?"

"The Pill Hall?"

"Wait... isn't this Shang Gong Hall?"

"What a strong aroma... Holy cow, how is Food as Heaven here too?"

"Strange, strange, has the Chamber of Commerce also opened a branch here?"

"Where did Shen Li attract so many Cultivators to invest? I remember Uncle once said that Black Ridge City was a barren land!"

"How strange, how strange!"

"I thought this trip would be tough, living from hand to mouth, but I didn't expect it to be just like the Wang Family Market?"

"Look at these buildings, they're still very new. They must have been built recently, and all at the same time. Shen Li actually has such ability? To have so many shops move in at the same time?"

"Hiss... This child is terrifying!"

Pfft~

A jet of water sprayed from the center of the crossroads.

Under a huge, vibrant, and very tender peach tree, an ancient well emitted a rich water vapor.

Second Master Shen ran forward in disbelief.

He, an eighth-level Qi Refining Cultivator, almost stumbled.

Under the peach blossom tree, Second Master Shen's body trembled as he pointed at the well, at the peach tree, and at the Different Water Carp in the well water, saying in a horrified and trembling voice,

"Ninth-rank Spirit Plant... Ninth-rank Spirit Beast... ninth-rank heaven and earth treasure!"

"How is that possible?"

Before he finished speaking, a series of laughter, like silver bells, came from behind him.

"Slow down! Big horse! Run slower!"

Sand Scale Horned Wind Horse galloped through the street. On the lead horse, a ninth-rank Sand Fox hugged the horse's neck.

Both were ninth-rank Spirit Beasts.

On the horse group behind them, several small figures were having a great time.

Second Master Shen pinched Shen Yan's thigh beside him.

Shen Yan jumped up in pain.

"Does it hurt?"

"It hurts!"

"So this isn't an illusion?"

Shen Yan said speechlessly,

"Second Master, why are you pinching me? Why don't you pinch yourself?"

Second Master Shen ignored him, only roaring from the depths of his heart,

"Where the hell is this?!"

"Two ninth-rank heaven and earth treasures, fully equipped shops, three ninth-rank Spirit Beasts."

"Is this Black Ridge City, for real?!"

"Did this old man Transmigrate? Did I Transmigrate to thirty years later?"