Chapter 2220 - 2216: Cannon Project

Chapter 2220: Chapter 2216: Cannon Project

Adviser Old Guo shook his head, then said, "Fight, of course we’re going to fight, but not now. Didn’t the City Lord say he was going to hand over military power to you? Whenever he transfers the power, that’s when we’ll deploy troops."

"Old Guo, you mean...to use the soldiers the City Lord gave us to fight? Brilliant, that’s truly brilliant."

Wang Buqun was initially stunned, then burst into laughter.

Tang Ming spent two hours drawing up the cannon design. This city defense cannon is actually very simple, and with the use of formations, as long as the principle is explained to Hu Jiusheng, it should be sufficient.

Tang Ming believes that with Hu Jiusheng’s talent, it should be easy to create.

Indeed, when Tang Ming handed his design and idea to Hu Jiusheng, Hu Jiusheng’s eyes narrowed, then said, "This thing looks very similar to Fiery Flame Arrows."

Tang Ming’s eyes narrowed and then asked, "What is Fiery Flame Arrows?"

"It’s something Tang Mosheng invented. It uses a bow and arrow for launching, and it once caused strong damage to the enemies of West Continent City. However, that thing isn’t easy to make. But yours is quite innovative. Do you truly think it can succeed?"

Tang Ming’s cannons apply the energy gathering principle. Gather sufficient Immortal Energy and release it; you just need to draw the attack array.

"No one knows until they try. I’ve studied the Divine Fall Thunder, and its principle is quite similar to this. I’m also considering refining some Divine Fall Thunder."

Tang Ming nodded, then said.

"Indeed, we can refine some Divine Fall Thunder. Alright, let’s act separately. I’ll have Ba Chang procure the necessary materials."

The West Desolation area only has Spirit Stone Veins; other minerals are pitifully scarce.

Whether for making cannons or Divine Fall Thunder, stones to refine Immortal Energy are needed, and purchasing these stones is a significant expense.

"The matter of materials, Mei’er and I should take charge. Fox Spirit Mountain also has many areas that need Spirit Stones. I can refine a batch of elixirs to sell, and that way, we’ll have the Spirit Stones to buy materials."

Tang Ming raised his head to gaze at Hu Jiusheng.

Tang Ming is destined to become the City Lord of West Continent City, so he doesn’t want to rely on favors. He doesn’t want people to say he started his career relying on Fox Spirit Mountain.

Hu Jiusheng paused after hearing Tang Ming’s words, then nodded: "Do as you wish. But the two of you, you and Mei’er, won’t suffice. We’re buying too much this time, so definitely take along two capable fighters. Talk with Ba Chang and see who’s available to accompany you."

Tang Ming nodded. He handed the blueprint he designed over to Hu Jiusheng and then left Hu Jiusheng’s Cave Mansion.

Lately, Fox Bachang has been in good spirits. The water Tang Ming gave to Hu Mei’er transformed the entire Fox Spirit Mountain Range environment. The originally demonized land was cultivated and planted with Spirit Rice and Spiritual Medicine.

To better organize the Demon Fox Cave Mansion and human residential areas, Tang Ming even set up designated places for planting flowers.

"Old Lady Eighth, City Lord Tang Ming and Madam Mei’er are seeking audience outside."

A little black fox poked its head out from the side.

Fox Bachang extended his hand and tossed the Spirit Fruit on the stone table to the little fox: "Let them come in, they’re not outsiders."

The little fox gobbled down the Spirit Fruit, licked its lips, and burrowed back into the cave above the mansion.

In no time, Tang Ming followed behind Hu Mei’er and entered.

"Not accustomed, are you? But that’s natural. After all, people have their paths, demons have theirs. Many things are simply a matter of habit. Well, speak, what brings you here?"

Fox Bachang’s gaze fell on Tang Ming. It was his first time visiting the Cave Mansion, and this spiritual son-in-law of Fox Spirit Mountain seemed a bit uncomfortable.

"Aunt Eight, my uncle and I discussed transforming Fox Spirit Mountain into a fortress."

Tang Ming explained, proposing the arrangement of formations and the refinery of missing minerals for Immortal Artifacts.

Although Fox Bachang appeared human, her nine black tails were constantly wagging behind her.

After Tang Ming finished speaking, she nodded: "Even without you mentioning, I want you to leave for a while too."

"Aunt Eight, what’s wrong? Did someone from the clan get upset over the Skeleton Elder’s letter about Tang Ming?"

Hu Mei’er’s eyes sharpened. Fox Spirit Mountain isn’t entirely of one mind; some like Tang Ming, and naturally, some don’t.

Fox Bachang shook her head: "Although there are some old-school traditionalists on the mountain, after Tang Ming helped change the demonized land, they stopped complaining. I mean, there’s trouble over in West Desolation City."

"West Desolation City?"

Tang Ming raised his eyebrows. He seemed to grasp what Fox Bachang was talking about.

Sure enough, as Tang Ming expected, the old demon of West Desolation’s tactic to confuse truth and falsehood worked. Now, everyone in West Desolation knows of Tang Ming as an imposter claiming to be Tang Mosheng’s son—a demon supposedly advancing on West Desolation City for Demon Abyss Demon.

Even Fox Spirit Mountain has been implicated. The plan Tang Ming made to secretly buy minerals from West Desolation City is entirely infeasible.

"We can debate this. Tang Ming is human; he doesn’t have a hint of Demonic Qi. Anyone with clear eyes could see that."

Hu Mei’er’s face looked troubled. After all, the more this develops, the potentially more problematic it becomes.

"If arguing worked, there wouldn’t be so many disputes. After all, the mission is just to buy minerals, which also gets Wang Chuan away from Fox Spirit Mountain. It’s a double advantage for us."

Fox Bachang grinned widely.

Tang Ming’s eyebrows knit together: "But even if I leave, if they want to target Fox Spirit Mountain, they’ll still proceed. I’m merely an excuse."

"That’s true, but don’t underestimate Aunt Eight’s years of management. Aunt Eight has people in West Desolation City; there are folks who speak for Aunt Eight and notify her."

Fox Bachang waved her hand with a confident demeanor.

Tang Ming nodded, acknowledging that with Fox Bachang’s many years managing Fox Spirit Mountain, any movement in West Desolation City is immediately known to her. Claiming she lacks informants there would be hard for the residents to believe.

"That’s settled, then. Mei’er and I shall set off tomorrow."

Tang Ming felt extremely uncomfortable in Fox Bachang’s Cave Mansion and was eager to leave.

Fox Bachang nodded, then said: "Let Sis Sanqiu accompany you. Your abilities are still a bit weak, but with Sis Sanqiu along, I’ll be more at ease."

Recalling the previous discussion about Hu Sanqiu’s abilities brought a twitch to Tang Ming’s mouth, with Hu Mei’er coughing up: "Sis Three accompanying us? Aunt Eight, could we switch?"