The years when I explored the fairyland

Chu Zhou had no idea how much trouble the old man Erhu, who was still alive, was causing him. Although the old fellows of the King of Hell were afraid of death, the resources they could leverage were far beyond imagination.

Of course, even if Chu Zhou knew it, he wouldn't care. In fact, he was already overwhelmed by the complicated affairs.

In his past and present life, he didn't have much management experience, and he was not mentally prepared for the matter of 'integrating Tianquan County'.

He wanted to get a 'military aircraft department' to help him because he wanted to be a hands-off shopkeeper, but the facts told him that he wanted to be lazy?

No way!

From intelligence sharing to manpower mobilization; from soldier recruitment to military training; from weapon forging to logistical reserves; from corvee signs to road repairs; from Yanshui City wall repair to subsequent defense line construction...

Anyway, every day is full of endless paperwork, endless notes, endless arrangements, and endless meetings with guests.

That's it, not counting all the trivial matters inside Xuanzhenguan!

The selection of inner and outer disciples has been completed, but the establishment of the three main halls, the improvement and correction of the task system, and the fixation and optimization of the specific operating procedures,

And, most importantly, the further study of inner disciples, the training of outer disciples, the study and experimentation of alchemy and talisman formations, the establishment of various systems, etc...

None of these can be solved in a few words, but must be implemented, practiced, adjusted and optimized item by item.

In fact, it was not Chu Zhou who was too busy alone. He was more of a finalist and a decision-maker. Others involved in planning and execution were also very busy.

Simply, they have plenty of time!

No matter how strong the Beggar Army is, they still have to defeat Hongde County first, and then face the pincer attack from Botou County and Dongli County.

Even if they win every battle and everything goes well, it will still take some time to reach Tianquan County.

According to Zuo Qiutong's estimate, this period of time could be as short as three months or as long as one year, and that would have to be without external interference.

After all, Xiong Kuohai, the current overlord of the Overlord Sect, has already led the Four Great Halls down the mountain, and can kill the Red Lotus Cult Leader and Xuanyue Demon Lord without any hesitation.

If this is really the case, then the beggar army is just a grasshopper in the autumn, and it will not be able to survive for much longer.

This is the best-case scenario, but now, who knows what the future will bring?

Of course, Chu Zhou had to admit that the reason why he launched such a massive 'integration movement' was actually for his own selfish reasons.

Dealing with the beggar army is one thing, but more importantly, they want to completely bring Tianquan County under the control of Xuanzhenguan.

Regardless of the fact that Xuan Zhen Guan is now guarding the sect, no one dares not to listen to what he says!

But this world also has its own operating rules. No matter how strong the guarding sect is, it must act within the rules.

For example, Ba Zong was so powerful, but Xiong Kuohai did not order the masters of Chishui Mansion to gather together and join him in a fierce battle between Xuanyue Sect and Jingshi Red Lotus Society.

The reason why Wenxiangguan was able to command so many people from other sects was not through orders, but through high rewards and inducements.

But this time, the beggar army came with ferocity and massacred the city, which really frightened all the sects and families in Tianquan County.

Under such circumstances, Xuanzhenguan stood up and said that he wanted to keep the beggar army out of Tianquan County and protect his property and fields.

The truth is that as long as there is a glimmer of hope, they are willing to cooperate. As long as personnel, property, and materials do not exceed a certain limit, it is not a problem.

What, you mean rules?

The family is almost no longer safe, so what are the rules?

It is worth mentioning that the reason why it has such an effect is thanks to the old man Erhu.

The locust plague he caused frightened many people and made everyone see how powerful Chu Zhou was.

What you hear is more shocking than what you never see!

In addition, Chu Zhou also used Xuanzhenguan's intelligence network to continuously pass on news. Not to mention real-time reporting, he also shared the battle situation.

The bloody battle reports, the families that were slaughtered one by one, and the sects that were breached all forced these people to obey the various arrangements of Xuanzhen Guan.

Time flies by in this busyness, and in the blink of an eye, the New Year is here.

However, this New Year's Day was not enjoyable, and the Lantern Festival that followed also passed by in a flash.

As long as the news spreads, it is impossible to block it. Even the tenant farmers have heard about the war in the distance and lived in fear.

It was not until spring arrived in early February, when the weather became warmer, the drizzle was hazy, and everything revived, that all combat preparations were completed with great effort.

Yanshui City is naturally the first line of resistance against the beggar army.

Even if the beggar army gave up on attacking this city and entered Tianquan County via a detour from other places, this place must be nailed like a nail.

For this reason, the newly formed Tianquan Army has gathered here, with a total of 30,000 people. The veterans have led the new recruits and have been training for several months.

Then there are the martial arts supported by each sect. There are hundreds of Zang martial arts practitioners who can be considered masters, more than fifty Tongmai realm great martial arts masters, and three Xiantian martial arts practitioners.

Of course, with so many warriors gathered together, you can't expect Hanshui Sect, the largest sect in Yanshui City, to be able to hold the place.

Therefore, Chu Zhou had to let Wei Fangjie lead the team, assisted by Wei Jinkui, and went to Yanshui City.

Only the true direct descendants of Xuanzhen Guan can make those unruly warriors obey orders honestly.

As for why Wei Fangjie?

Because no one else can leave!

Chu Zhou won’t talk about it anymore. He is the core and the soul, so he can’t be moved.

Although Fan Tiehu had his own ideas, he could not express them. Besides, he was currently in charge of the optimization and improvement of the internal task system of Xuanzhen Temple, so he could not leave.

As for Xu Cheng and Yi Huai, they were suitable, but the problem was that their schedule had been determined.

Xu Cheng was going to Tiancangmen, and Yi Huai was going to Caobang.

There were many purposes for going, the most important of which was to reach an agreement to jointly fight against the Qihuo Army.

Hongde County was too far away, so let's not talk about it for now. Botou, Dongli and Tianquan counties were in a horn-shaped situation, and the best situation was to form an encirclement of the Qihuo Army.

In addition, the Caobang's freight was available all over the world, and Chu Zhou wanted to reach a grain purchase agreement with them.

Wars were fought on logistics, and the most important thing in logistics was food. Although due to Chu Zhou's foresight, the food reserves in Baisha City were considerable.

It was always right to reserve more.

As for Tiancangmen, Chu Zhou wanted to buy a batch of goshawks for communication.

Although pigeons are good for communication, they are slow and unsafe. If they are replaced with the unique goshawks of Tiancang Sect, it will be much better.

Bingxi Sect and Xuanzhen Temple have an intelligence line, which is to use goshawks for communication. Those goshawks were purchased from Tiancang Sect. They are fast and easy to use.

Of course, although they have enough status, they are too young after all, and they still need experienced old people to help analyze and make decisions.

After choosing and choosing, only Zhongli Linghui and Feng Yan are left. They are cunning enough and have nothing to do.

The relationships and channels that should be opened in Bawang City have been opened, and the arrangements that should be made have been made. The specific things can be done by the people below.

After the Lantern Festival, they are already on their way back. It will take about three or two days to get home.

In fact, Chu Zhou didn't want them to be so tired. They just came back from Bawang City and were sent out again without a rest.

But there is no way. He seems to have a lot of people under his command, but in fact, there are only a few who can be used and can be truly trusted.

It is worth mentioning that Chu Zhou specially distributed talismans to the three junior brothers when they went out this time.

Chu Zhou once exchanged five kinds of talismans with one thousand merit points. Not to mention the "Vajra Talisman" for body protection and the "Tengyun Talisman" for escape, the most important one is the "Thousand Miles Transmission Sound".

It can transmit sound in real time within a thousand miles. Although it is only a one-time talisman, it is definitely a speed that this world does not have.

Back to the point, Yanshui City is a bridgehead and the first line, but Chu Zhou did not invest all his capital in it.

According to Zuo Qiutong's opinion, behind Yanshui City, the sects from all over the country are equipped with government constables and guards to build a full three lines of defense.

If it is really impossible, then resist step by step, defend layer by layer, and completely drag the Qihuo Army into the quagmire of war.

Xuanyue Sect and Jingshi Honglian Society are indeed powerful, Chu Zhou does not deny it, but their power is based on burning, killing and looting.

If there were no people and no food, no matter how powerful they were, they would just stare blankly.

The worst case scenario deduced by Zuo Qiutong was that Chu Zhou would come forward and ask those noble families and sects to withdraw all the people from all over the place,

and force all the people in the town to withdraw, and directly fortify the walls and clear the fields, and see how his begging army would grow?

Of course, this is not easy, and it is also the last resort.

…

Lonely Peak,

Chu Zhou dispersed the clouds and walked forward a few steps until he fell asleep on the recliner, his muscles completely relaxed, and the whole person completely collapsed,

then through the treetops, looking at the red clouds in the sky, feeling the breeze on his face, he couldn't help but let out a comfortable groan.

These days, he was so busy that he almost doubted his life. He felt that he was not cultivating immortals and wandering in the world, but playing a real game of strategy and management.

But every time he got out of his fantasy, he knew clearly that this was the reality! ! !

In the real world, construction is always harder than destruction, and keeping people alive is always harder than killing people. If he wants to create a sustainable sect, he has to start from scratch to maintain its vitality and superiority.

So, after the defense line is built, the number of affairs decreases sharply, and the rest is to make repairs and optimizations.

Chu Zhou can finally take a break from his busy schedule and consider other things.

He waved his hand casually, and the magic power flowed from his fingertips, and a spell took shape.

The "object control technique" was cast, and the kitchen door opened, and a set of tea sets and a small red clay stove automatically floated out.

The "water gathering technique" took shape, and a stream of clear spring water fell from the air and fell into the open kettle.

The "fire crow spell" ignited, flapped its wings and fell into the stove, and the blazing flame began to boil water.

There was also a cup that moved horizontally, and the tea leaves fell, waiting for boiling water to brew.

Low-level magic may not be stronger than martial arts in terms of attack power, but you cannot deny its magical power, which is not comparable to martial arts that only seek to kill.

About a quarter of an hour later, the water was boiling. Chu Zhou nodded again, and the kettle flew up and slowly poured out. The sound of water splashed and the fragrance of tea rose.

Chu Zhou closed his eyes to rest, waited for a moment, and then picked up the teacup and tasted it carefully.

He felt a sweetness spreading in his mouth, and the whole person became more sober.

After shaking off his spirit, Chu Zhou sat up. He wiped his hand with his backhand, and an arrow-shaped stone appeared in his hand.

He casually threw it into the air, and the surging magic power was poured into it, and the stone was seen spinning in the air, and then suddenly stopped.

The direction of the arrow pointed directly to the depths of the Red Dragon Mountains.

Chu Zhou stretched out his hand to fiddle with it, and the arrow shifted with his fingers, but as long as he took his fingers away, the arrow returned to its original shape.

Then he restrained his consciousness and probed into the light ball in the sea of ​​consciousness, and a message flowed out.

[Main Mission 4: Open the Secret Realm! ]

[Mission Description: Search and hide, with the 'Secret Realm Tracking Stone' as a guide, explore and open a cave paradise, and refine the core of the cave paradise to become the master of the cave paradise. ]

[Mission Reward: This world is connected to Taixu Heaven, and the Treasure Pavilion is opened; the density of spiritual energy in this world is greatly increased, and the merit points are +50,000. ]

[Mission Penalty: None]

[Mission Note: There are unknown dangers in opening the secret realm, please proceed with caution! ! ! ]

Chu Zhou looked at the red [Mission Note] and wanted to know what unpredictable dangers there would be after the secret realm was opened?

Could it be that there was something powerful in the secret realm, or was it itself extremely dangerous?

Somehow, Chu Zhou thought of the ancient immortal. Could it be that the ancient immortal was dangerous in the secret realm?

With a frown, Chu Zhou read the information over and over again, but finally gave up. If he wanted to know the answer, he had to find the blessed land!

Just guessing is meaningless!

In addition, [Task Penalty] has become 'None', which seems to mean that even if he does not complete the task at this time, the "Xianyu" game will not erase him.

Then there is the title of 'Lord of the Cave Heaven'. Chu Zhou knows that this is not just a simple title, but can really drive the power of the cave heaven and have great power.

But what Chu Zhou values ​​most is that with this cave heaven, he can more conveniently mobilize the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and practice quickly in a saturated way.

This is the biggest benefit!

If possible, Chu Zhou actually wants to go to the Red Dragon Mountains to take a look. Even if it is not opened, the location can be locked.

It's a pity that he can't leave at all because of the situation in Tianquan County.

However, while he was slightly stunned, another piece of information flowed out from the sea of ​​​​consciousness.

[Side Mission 1: Famous in the World! ]

[Task description: Strengthen the sect, teach and impart knowledge, and make your sect recognized by most people in a country and famous throughout the world.]

[Task reward: Choose two out of three wonders (retreat room, martial arts field, mountain protection formation); one popular Five Elements True Method, +50,000 merit points]

[Task penalty: None!]

Chu Zhou's eyes were magical. After careful perception, he found that the previous [Main Task] had to settle for the second best and appeared in the form of [Side Task].

And the rewards were extremely generous, so generous that Chu Zhou was drooling.

Not to mention the 50,000 merit points, even the popular Five Elements True Method were good things, at least safer than what Chu Zhou deduced.

As for the three-choose-two wonders, Chu Zhou just wanted to say that they were all good things and he wanted them all.

Looking at the main task again, well, he felt that this mode was more familiar.

Of course, Chu Zhou is famous all over the world. It is still a bit difficult to say that Chu Zhou is invincible.

However, it is more reliable to say that Xuanzhen Temple's secret martial arts spread all over the world and caused martial arts reform!

This is not Chu Zhou's nonsense. In these days, many martial artists have come to visit.

For example, Youlan Hall, Yijin Sect, Wanjian Hall, Yuqingzhai, etc. are not martial arts sects of Tianyuan and Chishui Prefectures.

In other words, the reputation of Xuanzhen Temple's secret martial arts has spread beyond the two prefectures.

Chu Zhou was a little confused at first, until later he found out that the first overlord order of the contemporary overlord was that the inner disciples of the overlord sect had to supplement the secret martial arts of Xuanzhen Temple.

This recognition from several sects in the world is the reason why Xuanzhen Temple's secret martial arts are widely recognized.

In addition, because Chu Zhou clearly did not pursue it, there were already people in Tianquan County who were not from Xuanzhen Temple who had cultivated the overlord body.

One of them is the ground gate. The Bai master received detailed instructions from Chu Zhou, and there is another talented disciple under his door. Not long after he switched to cultivation, he made some achievements and cultivated a domineering body.

In addition, there are disciples who have cultivated a domineering body in the Tiger Demon Pavilion and the Black Mountain Clan. It is obvious that they have been studying for a long time, but they have just shown it.

Time passed by little by little, the red clouds in the sky fell, and the world was about to fall into darkness. Chu Zhou finally came back to his senses.

He shook his head, drove away all the chaotic thoughts, and took back the "Secret Realm Tracking Stone".

Whether it is the main task or the side task, it is actually a bit far from Chu Zhou now.

What he has to do now is to deal with the beggar army. Everything that should be arranged has been arranged. Now, he has to consider his own strength.

No more nonsense, Chu Zhou slept on the recliner, closed his eyes, sank into a dream, and his soul had already flown to the South Heaven Gate.

Two chapters merged into one, the ground paving chapter ha!