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Upon hearing this, the elders pondered for a moment, exchanged glances, and nodded in agreement.

Therefore, this method of pouring hot water into the ground and using the rising heat to ward off the cold for the people seems feasible.

Although there are bound to be problems, big and small, such as how to design the tunnel and how to circulate the hot water, the overall merits outweigh the flaws, and it is quite ingenious.

Moreover, this is precisely why they came here, and they can use these questions to showcase their expertise.

Without hesitation, the elders offered their suggestions, one by one, to improve the situation.

Lin Shu listened attentively, occasionally adding a few words, and sometimes using his authority to show the surrounding terrain of the new city for reference.

The elders were overjoyed and their discussion became even more enthusiastic.

Before long, the two-pronged approach had been perfected, and it was ready to be implemented.

At that moment, however, they suddenly realized a problem, their expressions turned awkward, they were speechless for a moment, and even the hand stroking their beard stopped.

Lin Shu was slightly puzzled and asked in a gentle voice, "Do you fellow Daoists have some unspeakable difficulties?"

"Feel free to speak up; if you need my assistance, I will certainly not refuse."

After a moment's hesitation, the elder who knew about magic arrays smiled awkwardly and said, "Fellow Daoist Lin, your method is ingenious, but there are only seven of us."

Setting up magic arrays is manageable, but building tunnels or creating sky curtains is beyond our capabilities.

Even if one stays up all night and exhausts all one's magical power, it is difficult to accomplish anything.

We hope Fellow Daoist Lin will send a few people to assist us and follow our instructions.

"That's only right." Lin Shu smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Fellow Daoists, please go ahead and do it."

I later ordered a county magistrate to come and be in charge of the distribution of supplies and the allocation of manpower. All the local officials in blue robes could be mobilized.

During this time, if there are any matters involving altering mountains or changing waterways, just come to the Zhengshen Temple to find me, and I will certainly lend a hand.

The elders were greatly relieved, and after a slight bow, they agreed to the matter.

They were newcomers, insignificant and powerless, and feared that things would not go well, thus damaging the reputation of the legal system and failing the livelihood of the people.

With Fellow Daoist Lin's strong support, we are much more confident, which is excellent.

Without further delay, he bid farewell to Lin Shu and set off to explore the new city.

Seeing the elders disappear, Lin Shu had a thought, lit an incense stick, and summoned the robust county magistrate, explaining the matters he had just discussed with the elders.

He was then ordered to follow closely behind, assist from the side, keep a close eye on the progress, and report regularly.

Knowing the gravity of the matter, Xiong Shan dared not be negligent and hurriedly cupped his hands, saying, "I will respectfully obey the decree of the Manifested and Benevolent God."

As soon as he finished speaking, he moved and headed straight for the elders.

With the matter of the refugees getting through the winter settled, Lin Shu felt a weight lifted off his shoulders and was about to head to Qing Min's location to visit him.

Before he could even set off, the communication jade talisman on his body suddenly began to buzz.

He raised an eyebrow, took it in his hand, and probed it with his divine sense, immediately receiving a message:

"Junior brother, winter is approaching, and the disciples of the sect have already prepared a batch of items to keep warm, as ordered by the sect leader."

It will be delivered soon; please use it properly to help the refugees get through the winter safely.

The messenger was none other than Lu Qinzhuo.

It is clear that the Taoist sect also knows that it is a problem for the refugees in the cities and counties of both regions to get through the winter, and has already begun to make arrangements.

After briefly understanding the situation, Lin Shu put away the communication jade talisman, took a step, and disappeared.

Although we don’t know what the gate has prepared, there are so many people seeking refuge that it would be unrealistic to rely on it for everything. We should proceed with the established plan.

However, it's always good to have more warm clothing.

To Lin Shu's surprise, before the disciples of Taiyi Yuanchen Sect arrived, Bei Chen arrived the next day.

Inside the rear hall, two cups of tea were placed on the table.

After Bei Chen sat down, he remained silent for a moment, then picked up the teacup beside him, took a sip, and said, "I'm sorry to have bothered Senior Brother Lin."

My junior brother has taken time out of his busy schedule to see Jiang Heng; he won't stay long.

Lin Shu nodded slightly, paused, and said, "It's alright. Would you like me to introduce you?"

"No need for such trouble." Bei Chen smiled and said softly, "Just a few glances will suffice."

Winter is approaching, and as a county magistrate, I still have some leisure time before receiving my transfer order.

But as a righteous god of a city, my senior brother must be extremely busy, so I won't take up any more of your time."

After saying this, he immediately asked where Jiang Heng was.

After Lin Shu summoned Qi Yannian to inform him, Bei Chen put down his teacup, cupped his hands in greeting, and hurriedly left.

Within the new city.

Jiang Heng, his face covered in ash, crawled into the ground through a hole and watched as the numerous blue-clad lands carved out tunnel after tunnel.

He has recently been asked by the people living in the caves: Lord Jiang, how should we get through the winter?

Will the righteous god still care about us? Won't we freeze to death?

Jiang Heng was unsure of himself, but he still comforted her with a smile every day.

He would tell the common people things like, "There is already a way to get through the winter," "I saw it with my own eyes," and "It can't be fake," as if he were speaking with great conviction.

The refugees were relieved to hear this, but he became even more worried.

Therefore, as soon as they heard there was any movement in the new city, they rushed over.

"But... is this tunnel really useful?" Jiang Heng looked doubtful, and the more he looked around, the more uneasy he became.

He is not a true god, so he naturally does not know the purpose of this action.

I came here to put my mind at ease and to understand the situation so that I could tell the refugees.

After all, we can't always offer comforting words; we also need some real support.

With this in mind, Jiang Heng decided to continue along the tunnel, walk a few more sections, and learn more.

Seeing this, the local deities glanced at it and then ignored it, continuing to carve caves according to their assigned routes.

They naturally had some impression of Jiang Heng.

Having spoken with the sage Xianyou, been accompanied by Lord Qingmin, and even been greeted by the sage Qi, he is truly extraordinary.

After walking for a short while, the underground space became narrow and the air was stuffy. Jiang Heng felt a little short of breath, so he crawled out of the nearest hole, intending to leave the underground.

But as soon as he peeked out, he saw a pair of black double-sided shoes and heard a voice:

"So you are Jiang Heng? You have some knowledge of the 'Theory of the Five Elements and Their Cycles'?"

However, Bei Chen followed the directions to the new city, greeted the seven elders, and was then told Jiang Heng's location by the local earth god, thus finding this place.

"I am Jiang Heng. May I ask who you are, sir?"

"The lineage of miscellaneous studies, originating from the North Star of the Si Mountain School, currently serves as the County God of Mangshan County."

As he answered, Jiang Heng emerged from the cave, straightened his robes, and composed himself.

He then bowed respectfully to Bei Chen and asked, "May I ask what business you have with me, sir?"

Bei Chen narrowed his eyes, pondered for a moment, and asked with a smile, "You are now just a refugee, yet you have the idea of ​​becoming a worldly king. You are quite bold."

"I ask you, in a time of peace and order, why do such restless minds arise?"

Having said that, his eyes sharpened, his imposing aura lessened slightly, and he rebuked, "Now that your crimes have been exposed, do you know your guilt?"

Jiang Heng's heart trembled violently. He felt as if a mountain was pressing down on him, and his vision went black. He almost fell over.

But it also left itself a chance to catch its breath.

He grabbed it suddenly, glared at it, and shouted, "May I ask, Your Excellency, where does the phrase 'governing the world' come from?"