Chapter 2287 - 2282: Changes in the Secret Realm

Chapter 2287: Chapter 2282: Changes in the Secret Realm

"Previously you were too busy, and this matter wasn’t particularly important. Lin Hao the Tower Master came by to explain a bit and then left, fearing he reported to you too, which you might not have seen."

Barton Nake smiled and said.

Tang Ming nodded in agreement, acknowledging that Barton Nake was correct; he had been preoccupied with matters related to his impending departure, thus having to handle many things ahead of time to alleviate the burden on his clone. This would make it easier when he eventually secluded himself to handle affairs after leaving.

"I have some matters to attend to, so I’ll head back first."

Tang Ming paused, looking at Barton Nake.

Barton Nake nodded: "I’ll also return to my tasks. I still need to refine a batch of materials for Hu Jiusheng the Elder for setting up formations."

Watching Barton Nake leave, Tang Ming exhaled deeply and returned to his courtyard.

"No matter what happens, do not disturb me. I need to seclude myself for two hours. Anything to report should be placed on the Jade Scroll."

Tang Ming addressed the two Fox Demons guarding the gate.

The Fox Demon Guards nodded: "Understood, City Lord."

After entering the room, Tang Ming split his soul using the Soul Splitting Technique from the Puppet Secret Technique within the Divine Machine Refinement.

What Tang Ming didn’t expect was his body developed issues during the soul splitting.

The Qiankun Nine Palaces Technique spontaneously activated, and the Qiankun Nine Palace Tripod emerged, directly enveloping Tang Ming’s split soul.

Within the Divine Machine Refinement’s Puppet Secret Technique, the Soul Splitting Technique surprisingly lacked any sense of pain; the split soul merged quickly with the original body, and the split soul rapidly grew stronger within the Qiankun Nine Palace Tripod, revealing various spells.

"What’s going on?"

Seeing the split soul enter the puppet body, Tang Ming lost consciousness briefly and then asked.

"I am in control."

The puppet clone’s eyes opened, and a familiar voice emanated from its mouth.

"Nine-headed Goose Deer, what is happening?"

Tang Ming frowned slightly, his face showing irritation.

The voice of the Nine-headed Goose Deer came from within the puppet clone: "There’s nothing unusual, simply assisting in refining the clone and soul, ensuring they’re more in harmony."

"Harmony? They’re quite harmonious, but I seem to have lost the ability to control it now, which is distressing, you understand?"

Tang Ming looked at the puppet clone controlled by the Nine-headed Goose Deer with annoyance.

The puppet clone grinned, then said: "Nothing to worry about. Rest assured, there won’t be any issues."

"Fine, do as you please. This puppet is for handling West Continent City’s governance. If you want to control it, I would appreciate your assistance in managing some affairs."

Tang Ming glanced at the Nine-headed Goose Deer controlling the puppet clone and spoke.

The Nine-headed Goose Deer chuckled, then said: "If I control it, wouldn’t I be able to wield the City Lord’s authority? Are you considering giving me the position of City Lord?"

"Do you think, if I suddenly change my behavior, Fox Bachang won’t notice? Those folks are far more astute than I am."

Tang Ming sighed helplessly.

The Nine-headed Goose Deer fell silent for a moment, then sighed deeply: "The Qiankun Nine Palace Realm feels like a cage to me; it’s been a long time since I left."

"Are you using this method to breathe fresh air, or is it because the Qiankun Nine Palace Realm has grown stronger, allowing your body to bear more power, enabling you to venture outside and cause trouble?"

Tang Ming scrutinized the puppet clone in front of him and then asked.

The puppet clone grinned again: "You haven’t visited the Qiankun Nine Palace Realm in a long time, right? You could go there now."

"Very well, I’ll go and take a look."

The Qiankun Nine Palace Technique activated, light enveloped Tang Ming from all directions, instantly shrouding him.

The sensation of weightlessness passed in a flash. Tang Ming raised his eyes, discovering significant changes within the Qiankun Nine Palace Realm.

Tang Ming remained in the pavilion on a small lake. The surrounding lake water boiled, with the Nine-headed Goose Deer floating on the surface, all nine heads grinning at Tang Ming.

The previously cultivated medicine fields now flourished with Immortal Elixirs.

Beside the Immortal Elixir fields stood an island densely planted with grain.

Tang Ming’s eyes narrowed, his brows furrowed: "Why cultivate grain instead of Immortal Elixirs on such a large field? Beyond the Fox Spirit Mountain Range’s spirit tree plains, I’ve planted abundant Immortal Rice. Using formations to accelerate growth should suffice to feed everyone in the Taoyuan World."

"Is that so? But back then, Taoyuan World relied on the spirit tree plains in the West Wasteland; how did it end up?"

The Nine-headed Goose Deer scoffed at Tang Ming.

Tang Ming’s eyes further narrowed: "You believe my West Continent City can’t withstand the Demons from the Demon Abyss?"

"Didn’t the old lady Mountain Ghost mention it before? You know as well, don’t you?"

The Nine-headed Goose Deer didn’t respond directly, and Tang Ming took a deep breath.

Seeing Tang Ming’s demeanor, the Nine-headed Goose Deer smiled coldly: "The Demon Abyss’s power is waning. Those Demon Monarchs will undoubtedly seek to escape the Abyss, and the Immortal Mountain and Taoyuan World are prime targets, the territories they once governed. Do you think they’ll spare Taoyuan World?"

"Understood. I’ll head to Source Stone City today. As for the Immortal Rice, I’ll have to count on you, Nine-headed Goose Deer."

Tang Ming stood, activating the Qiankun Nine Palace Technique, departing the Qiankun Nine Palace Realm.

Opening the study door, the Fox Demon guarding the entrance bowed and said: "City Lord, Lady Eight has come to see you, she’s waiting in the guest hall."

"Oh? Aunt Eight is here?"

Tang Ming paused, then nodded: "I’ll head there immediately."

In the guest hall sat not only Fox Bachang but also Hu Jiusheng. When they saw Tang Ming enter, they smiled at him and gestured to the plans laid on the table: "This is the blueprint for the Cave Mansion you mentioned."

Tang Ming nodded, then sat down.

This was his idea, crafting some buildings following the methods of the Mortal World, thereby allowing the Spirit Veins to function more effectively.

"You’ve designed this extremely well, but during construction, we must ensure quality. Moreover, the city’s formation should integrate with this, connecting the residential buildings to the city’s formation for enhanced safety."

Tang Ming simply conveyed his thoughts.

Fox Bachang and Hu Jiusheng nodded repeatedly. Tang Ming’s explanation was straightforward and easy to understand, reinforcing their belief that supporting Tang Ming to become City Lord was a wise decision.