Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 105 Plague Prevention
After hearing Li Xiangming's words, everyone looked at each other.

Lee Sang-seok said, "Manager, we will all listen to you."

"Ah."

Li Xiangming nodded and looked around at everyone.

Although accepting 40,000 households was defined as providing relief to more than 200,000 refugees, the pressure on the Sangkei-fang was greatly reduced.

But it's still not easy.

Fortunately, there is still some time before Bailumen moves its people here.

The relocation of people, especially to the desolate Pudong, would certainly require the protection of cultivators.

However, the number of disciples in the Bailu Sect is limited, so even if they wanted to get rid of these millions of people, they would have to do it in batches.

If they're lucky, the Li family might not see anyone until next spring.

Of course, we cannot rely on luck.

"Uncle Qianbai, you and Xiangqi should coordinate the affairs of the two townships and make sure to eliminate the impact of the locust plague within two months. You can also give those big households a little push to buy up their surplus grain."

"Yes."

This move may cause some unrest, but the two townships have undergone changes for several years, and the Shangjifang (a local government office) has considerable prestige, so a little unrest is acceptable.

Li Xiangming then took out a map of Danggui Mountain, spread it on the table, pointed to one of the places and said, "Southeast of Changyang Valley, there are plains, hills, and most importantly, a river. I plan to build four refugee camps here to settle these people."

Everyone looked at the map and found that the location Li Xiangming pointed to was to the south and north of Xulong Township.

"The location is great, but it's too far away and not very safe."

Li Qianbai expressed his concerns.

“I will apply to my family to send cultivators to clear out the surrounding monsters. You two villages also need to train an elite force in the next few months to prevent any potential security problems in the future.”

"Yes."

Seeing Li Qianbai nod slowly, Li Xiangming then looked at Li Xiangshuo: "I entrust the camp matter to you, Xiangshuo. Starting today, stop the construction of Xixiang City and transfer manpower and resources here. It must be completed within three months."

"Three months?"

Lee Sang-seok hesitated, feeling that time was too tight.

"These are all temporary campsites that will be dismantled later; as long as they can be used for living, that's fine."

Li Xiangming reassured Li Xiangshuo, telling him not to feel pressured and to focus on speed.

"Yes."

"Uncle Qianfu, I'll temporarily entrust the Changyang Valley market to you. You and I will stay in Changyang Valley and coordinate things from the middle."

Both of them were at the late stage of Qi Refining cultivation, so staying in Changyang Valley meant they could travel anywhere quickly.

"In addition, I will temporarily entrust the Blue-backed Demon Lizard to you. Go north and inform Xiang Qian to stop road construction and find a way to mine coal and iron mines near Xulong Township. I will gradually send blacksmiths over there. Three months later, we must make sure to forge a batch of new farm tools."

"Yes."

After redistributing tasks to the accounting office, Li Xiangming discussed the details with everyone until evening before leaving Xixiang City.

After a moment's hesitation, Li Xiangming summoned the Green Cloud Flying Boat and arrived at the Beast Breeding Peak. After making inquiries, he finally found Li Xianghong in a small beast arena.

"In charge?"

Li Xianghong was very surprised to see Li Xiangming.

“I’m no longer in charge of you.”

"Haha, I'm used to it."

Li Xianghong scratched the back of his head and smiled shyly.

Seeing this, Li Xiangming also smiled.

Although Li Xianghong's status gradually rose, especially after the clan meeting, when the fourth branch of the family treated him like a treasure, his mentality remained largely unchanged.

"I've come to see you this time because I have an urgent matter to ask of you."

Li Xiangming got straight to the point.

"Oh? What happened?"

Li Xianghong asked curiously.

"The shogunate was overwhelmed with work because of the locust plague. Now that things are a little more stable in the two townships, this is not thanks to the shogunate, but rather to the assistance of the service department."

"Once the people from the Service Bureau leave, the two villages will instantly revert to their original state. We, the staff of the Accounting Office, are few and far between, and we are helpless in the face of the locust swarm. Under these circumstances, the Bailu Gate is still forcing us to accept people, which is really an unbearable burden."

Li Xiangming complained and gave Bailumen a good scolding.

Upon hearing that Bailu Sect was determined to forcibly reduce the population, Li Xianghong was greatly alarmed and hurriedly asked, "What can the Beast Breeding House do to help?"

"The locusts near Danggui Mountain must be eliminated to resolve the concerns of the Shangjifang."

Li Xiangming slowly said, looking at Li Xianghong: "There is a great demon behind the locusts. As long as the great demon is alive, the locusts will never be eradicated."

“We cannot confront a powerful demon directly, so I hope the Beast Breeding House can research a plague against locusts. We can trap a batch of locusts and release them every now and then, using their gregarious nature to spread the epidemic.” “This way, at least the locusts near Dangui Mountain will no longer be a threat, and the cultivators from the Service Department can withdraw.”

"Use plague for prevention and control?"

Li Xianghong pondered for a moment and felt it was feasible, since the Wanlingpu (Myriad Spirits Register) happened to record many plagues that killed spirit pets on a large scale.

Although these plagues do not apply to locusts, careful study suggests that, given time, new locust plagues may be created.

"I understand, I will take it to heart."

Li Xiangming breathed a sigh of relief upon receiving Li Xianghong's promise.

If this move succeeds, the Shangjifang can then focus on integrating the two townships and providing relief to refugees.
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One month later, in Pushuifang Market.

Green Calyx Hermit and Tong Wunan watched the Pu River from afar.

Countless boats lined up end to end, one after another.

"I don't know how many people will die this time."

Green Calyx Hermit couldn't help but sigh; she knew the ship was full of ordinary people who had been forced to leave.

"Bai Lu Men's actions are no different from those of the Mang Cult."

Tong Wunan shook his head. These mortals left their hometowns, and most of the grain they had stockpiled ended up in the hands of the Bailu Sect.

What use is having a lot of gold and silver treasures?

Can it be eaten as a meal?
If you come to the territory of another power with the mindset that money talks, you'll probably only be asking for trouble.

But Tong Wunan understood them; what could they do if they didn't leave?
Should we stay and rebel against the aloof and powerful immortal master of the White Dew Sect?

"Let's go, miss."

Tong Wunan was worried that Green Calyx Hermit might be soft-hearted and take these people into Yu Garden, so he quickly spoke up.

"Ah."

Green Calyx Hermit nodded, "You take the spirit pet to Flying Swallow Street first, I'll go find Xiaoya."

That girl from Tianji Pavilion?

Tong Wunan nodded slowly and pushed the pet cart away.

After discerning the direction, Green Calyx Hermit quickly arrived at the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion.

"Xiaoya!"

"Sister Lü'e?"

Nangong Ya was delighted to see the visitor. Taking advantage of the absence of Master Xin, she held the hand of the Green Calyx Hermit and chatted with him.

After a long while, the Green Calyx Hermit remembered his purpose and asked in a low voice, "Is the Green Cloud Boat still there?"

"Green Cloud Boat?"

Nangong Ya looked troubled.

"Sold?"

"Sigh, it was sold a month ago. Steward Xin lowered the price to only 400 spirit stones."

"I see."

Green Calyx Hermit was very disappointed, as he had missed out on the 400-yuan flying boat.

"If only my sister had come a month earlier, I would have been able to persuade several people to leave, but in the end, Manager Xin found out."

Nangong Ya stuck out her tongue.

"Did Master Xin scold you?"

"It's okay, my performance is pretty good, it's not like I should be fired for this."

"Thank you, Xiaoya."

"It's alright. I will always remember your kindness, sister."

Upon hearing this, Green Calyx Hermit shook his head.

She only said it casually, but the other person remembered it for two years.

"Alright, take me to see the other airships."

"Wow, sister's got money now?"

"Ah."

Green Calyx Hermit smiled; she hadn't expected that the people who came to buy the Green-backed Demon Lizard would be from the Li family of Angelica Mountain.

Regardless of who it was, the transaction was finally completed, and Yuyuan now had working capital.

And she can finally buy the flying boat she's always wanted.

(End of this chapter)