I made the entire cultivation world cry

Chapter 605 Outsourcing (Seeking monthly votes)

When Jiang Yi returned after finishing her work, her gaze swept over the travel-worn Hua Luosha and the slightly uneasy Shen Xingxian behind her.

Hua Luosha observed Jiang Yi dressed in a simple blue robe, his hair slightly disheveled by the sea breeze, and a hint of fatigue from refining weapons between his brows, but his eyes were clear and his aura was composed.

This girl, despite being so busy on the island, has still managed to improve her cultivation level quite a bit.

Hua Luosha felt a sudden sense of urgency and gave Jiang Yi a disapproving look before introducing her to Shen Xingxian, who was standing beside her.

"Since we've all met before, I won't go into details. I've brought True Monarch Xingxian here today to ask for your help in finding a solution."

Shen Xingxian bowed in greeting, and Jiang Yi nodded in acknowledgment, gesturing for him to enter.

"Let's talk over at Wangbei Tower."

Jiang Yi led the way, bringing everyone to the foot of the unfinished Wangbei Tower on the highest peak.

Hua Luosha gazed at the majestic pavilion beside her, which was beginning to take shape thanks to the efforts of the black bear demons, her expression somewhat dazed.

"This building...is it called Wangbei Tower?"

"Ah."

Jiang Yi nodded and followed her gaze to the nascent building that was rising from the ground.

Hua Luosha twitched the corners of her mouth, her smile carrying a hint of self-mockery and an indescribable complexity.

"Heh... That's thoughtful of you."

Hua Luosha understood that this 'North' did not refer to the north, but to the Northern Xuan.

Although she was constantly being hunted down like a stray dog ​​in that wretched place, always on the run and never having a peaceful day... that hellish place was ultimately her hometown, a place she could never return to and often longed for.

On the side of Wangbei Tower, a man-made pond is filled with lotus flowers reflecting the sun, swaying gently in the breeze, adding a touch of rare elegance to this rugged construction site.

Inside the pavilion, various island planning drawings, array diagram sketches, and some notes were scattered on a low table, messy yet revealing the owner's daily busyness.

Jiang Yi led his people into the pavilion, waved his hand and a beam of light swept across, clearing away all the clutter on the low table. With another flick of his sleeve, two soft cushions and a set of elegant celadon tea set appeared on either side of the low table.

"sit down."

She took the lead and sat down in the main seat, brewing tea for the two of them with casual yet natural movements.

Shen Xingxian quickly thanked him and sat down somewhat awkwardly on the futon opposite Jiang Yi, keeping her back straight.

Hua Luosha also sat down casually, habitually leaning to one side, without any proper posture.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, is your presence here because of the Mountain and Sea Alliance's requirement to complete the protective array by the end of the month?"

Messages from the main base are transmitted directly to her island via a one-way teleportation array. The flying swords used for communication employ the craftsmanship of the three major sword sects and will fly to her on their own to ensure that she receives the orders as soon as possible.

So Jiang Yi learned about this while she was busy outside.

Shen Xingxian nodded anxiously and said, "Xingxian is ashamed. Resources and manpower on the island are in short supply, especially the massive amount of refined ore needed for setting up the formation. The mining progress is really slow, and the cultivators under my command are... disobedient. So it will be really difficult to complete the island protection formation by the end of the month."

"I have come today specifically to seek guidance from Fellow Daoist Jiang. Especially after witnessing the scene on Fellow Daoist Jiang's island, I feel even more strongly that Fellow Daoist Jiang is a person of great talent. I hope that Fellow Daoist Jiang will set aside past grievances and help me out." Shen Xingxian was slightly older and more powerful than Jiang Yi, but he adopted a very humble attitude this time, and his tone and expression were very sincere. Jiang Yi looked at him, chuckled, and shook his head.

Shen Xingxian keenly noticed this and her heart sank. "Fellow Daoist Jiang... won't help me?"

Hua Luosha chuckled beside her, "She's laughing at how weak you are. It would be strange if you could manage the people on your island!"

Jiang Yi and Hua Luosha exchanged a glance, looking at each other with an expression that said, "You understand me."

Jiang Yi handed the teacup to Shen Xingxian with one hand. Shen Xingxian accepted it with both hands and thanked her in a low voice. Jiang Yi was too lazy to say so many polite words and went straight to the point.

“Resisting the demonic tide is a major event. I have no personal grudges with the Ziyang Sect. Since Fellow Daoist Shen has come to me, I will naturally help you. With your base safe, the pressure on me will be relatively less. In this way, the amount of ore I currently have is sufficient, and suspending mining is not a problem. I can lend you all the mining puppets I have here.”

Shen Xingxian's eyes suddenly lit up, revealing his complete lack of cunning. Hua Luosha toyed with her teacup, sighed, and shook her head. She really didn't know why the Ziyang Sect sent such a hothead. He must have been protected too much by his master and sect since childhood.

Hua Luosha leisurely sipped her tea, waiting for Shen Xingxian to fall into the trap Jiang Yi had dug.

Jiang Yi seemed to sense something, and glared at Hua Luosha, her eyes saying, "I'm a good person," which earned her a glare from Hua Luosha.

After a moment of excitement, Shen Xingxian immediately thought of the rent issue, and her eyes dimmed again. "But I'm afraid I can't afford too much rent right now."

"No rent is required, because I also have something I would like to ask you for help with."

"What's the matter?"

Jiang Yi looked at the busy demonic beasts and spirits in the distance and said, "As you can see, there are only two cultivators on my island right now, me and Envoy Hua. If it weren't for my own helplessness, I wouldn't have gone to such lengths to control these demonic spirits and beasts to do my work, or even turn all the materials I've accumulated over the years into mining golems."

"The foundations of all the sites on my island are now complete. The next step is to build the walls. I have the fine minerals and the demonic energy, but the only problem is these talisman bricks. My fire-type demons and I alone cannot produce that many in a short time."

Shen Xingxian instantly understood Jiang Yi's meaning. Upon careful consideration, he realized that his Ziyang Sect did indeed have an advantage in this regard.

The cultivators of the Ziyang Sect practice fire magic, and eight out of ten cultivators in the sect are proficient in weapon crafting. Among the people brought this time, all the Golden Core cultivators are skilled weapon crafters, and if the Foundation Establishment cultivators have good spiritual fire to assist them, they can also cooperate to craft high-level talisman bricks.

However, the Ziyang Sect lacked refined ore, and the weapon refiners were unwilling to do the rough work of mining.

But if we don't let them mine, and instead force them to focus on crafting weapons, what excuse can they come up with?

Such cooperation can solve the urgent problems of both parties.

“Okay, I will pay the rental fee for the mining golem with the refined talisman bricks.”

Jiang Yi and Hua Luosha exchanged a glance. Hua Luosha praised her without reservation, telling Jiang Yi in a telepathic message that she was truly amazing. Jiang Yi also secretly sent a telepathic message back to thank her for helping to find out that there were many weapon refiners among the cultivators of the Ziyang Sect.

The technology involved in making talisman bricks is not high; the key is the quality of the materials. Hong Li, Tian Xin Xi Bing, and Fu Liu Xi Bing will also need to work together to refine the remaining Dragon-Locking Nails. After that, they will need to refine the large array artifacts for the key parts of the Bagua City. These are all highly technical and delicate tasks, and Jiang Yi does not trust others to do them.

There's a high demand for talisman bricks, so there's no need to waste your precious time and energy on refining them. You can simply have the Ziyang Sect do it for you. Given Shen Xingxian's character, he certainly wouldn't give you talisman bricks with quality issues.

Jiang Yi continued, “Take the mining puppets with you for now, no need to pay any fees. I will have my demon spirits accompany you; only they can control those puppets, no one else can. For the next few days, focus on mining, refining array artifacts, and setting up the island's grand array. If we can't even survive the first wave of the demonic tide, then any further cooperation will be meaningless. Once this wave of the demonic tide has passed, we can discuss the specific details of our cooperation.”

What's free is often the most expensive; I guarantee you won't be able to quit once you try it!
Shen Xingxian felt a surge of warmth in his heart, thinking that Jiang Yi was a very righteous person. He was glad that the Ziyang Sect had not fallen out with Jiang Yi because of Xia Changying, otherwise they would have lost a reliable ally.

Xia Changying, that scoundrel, has truly committed countless evils!
(End of this chapter)