Chapter 1987: 23: A Unique Star Annihilation Dharma Assembly, On-the-Spot Recruitment! (Part 2)

"Greetings, Grand Minister of Agriculture!"Left Minister Tong Wensheng, Junior Agricultural Officer Chen Yu, and others wait here.

"Tong Xiang, no need for formalities." Zhao Xing waved his hand with a smile, "I see so many people on the Rainbow Moon Star Land, and you manage them so orderly. It’s truly commendable."

"Thanks to the Grand Minister of Agriculture, since a hundred years ago, people have been continually arriving at the Rainbow Moon Star Land, and we had to temporarily mobilize some movable accommodations to meet the demand." Tong Wensheng was full of joy; after not seeing him for a century, he seemed much more energetic.

A large amount of talent has gathered on the Rainbow Moon Star Land, and it is exclusively controlled by the Great Zhou. To act here, they must first obtain exploration qualifications from the Great Zhou or join them.

Tong Wensheng is merely in the Five Elements Dao Domain Realm, yet many ordinary Reincarnation Realm individuals must abide by his arrangements, which greatly satisfies Tong Wensheng’s inner desires.

Where there are people, there is money to be made. With the rapid growth of the Rainbow Moon Star Land’s population flow, the National Treasury of the Great Zhou has been enriched considerably.

Basic needs like eating, drinking, and sanitation in the Desolate Domain are not easily resolved, especially in extreme environments like the Annihilation Star Corridor.

All those who can come are wealthy and mostly choose to reside within the territories of the Great Zhou, with very few opting to camp out in the wilderness.

The 135-year Dharma Assembly warm-up period allowed the Great Zhou to profit in advance.

"Simply from serving those attending the assembly, within 135 years, the Great Zhou has netted over 120,000 Five Emperors’ Money!"

"Boundary Transport Department, Tuoye Army, Imperial Medical Supervisor, Minister of Agriculture Supervision, Heavenly Craft Department, have all recruited many powerful people... His Majesty speaks of you daily, never ceasing to smile."

Seeing Tong Wensheng’s excited demeanor, Zhao Xing also smiled.

The development has yet to enter its formal stage, but the Great Zhou has already reaped the rewards of the assembly.

120,000 Five Emperors’ Money is not much from Zhao Xing’s perspective, as he possesses two Divine Objects, making this sum seem insignificant compared to crowdfunded funds.

But for the currency frequently handled by Tong Wensheng, which is still Red Star Coin, converting it makes it an astronomical figure.

"Big brother!" Upon entering the inner hall for an audience, as Zhao Xing was about to bow, a figure quickly rushed over, holding Zhao Xing’s arms — it was Ji Che.

"Fifth brother." Zhao Xing smiled and no longer insisted on bowing.

"Big brother, do you realize how much the Great Zhou has changed in the past century!" Ji Che excitedly pulled Zhao Xing to the throne and began to speak incessantly. "...The number of Reincarnation Realm Guests has increased to over 170, even I have broken through to the Reincarnation Realm!"

"Even some Lord-level figures greet me with honorific titles, hahaha."

Zhao Xing has indeed noticed that Ji Che’s realm has reached the Senior Reincarnation Realm level!

The Great Zhou’s Qi Fortune system originally had flaws; without self-cultivation, Ji Che would at most be equivalent to the strongest minister’s realm.

However, with the supplementation of the Five Emperors Era’s Qi Fortune system, Ji Che can grow with the nation’s power, without bottlenecks, surpassing the ministers’ realm.

Nonetheless, Zhao Xing senses fluctuations in Ji Che’s strength; it’s still unstable.

"Che, don’t get too excited."

"These 170-odd guests, they haven’t deeply bonded with the Great Zhou, have they?"

Ji Che nodded: "Big brother sees with great insight, many of them indeed haven’t bonded deeply with the Great Zhou. They’re willing to contribute some strength but can leave at any time."

"I also understand they are here out of respect for big brother, rest assured, I know in my heart."

Ji Che’s strength comes quickly and can dissipate quickly too.

Zhao Xing feels that his current realm is inflated.

But seeing Ji Che calm and clear-headed, Zhao Xing is reassured.

"The flourishing state of the Great Zhou, whether it can be maintained, still depends on the effects of big brother’s first assembly." Ji Che looked at Zhao Xing.

"I’ve heard quite a bit of negative discourse, many arguing within the Dream Palace in the Academic City, some saying things very harshly... big brother, do you have confidence?"

"Don’t worry." Zhao Xing said mildly: "Everything is within expectations."

"Your Majesty, the assembly is imminent, the Grand Minister of Agriculture has just emerged from retreat and needs to meet some guests..." Ji Si reminded.

"Big brother, rest well." Ji Che said: "I am waiting in the Central Extreme Palace for your good news."

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As Zhao Xing left the Central Extreme Palace, he split into several avatars to meet important guests for this assembly.

"Junior Zhao Xing, pays respects to the Great Elder."

"Greetings to Elder Feng Chen, Elder Maya..."

Zhao Xing first paid respects to Bo Wei, a demigod, then saluted the other seven Six Realms Scholars.

Being scholars is the advanced occupation of the Ritual Repairer, they still value etiquette highly.

He performed the rituals of a junior with conscious humility.

Especially towards Bo Wei, Zhao Xing was somewhat excessively enthusiastic, making Bo Wei slightly uncomfortable.

In the eyes of outsiders, this was normal, given the life-saving grace.

However, they did not realize Zhao Xing held intentions to nauseate Bo Wei; Bo Wei had ulterior motives while treating Zhao Xing, brainwashing him for a full three hundred years. If Zhao Xing didn’t nauseate Bo Wei, he’d feel he was doing himself an injustice for the three hundred years of hardship endured.

"Zhao Xing, you are the host of the assembly, no need for excessive formalities." Bo Wei, although slightly vexed by Zhao Xing’s behavior, did not understand Zhao Xing’s thoughts.

Bo Wei was unaware that Zhao Xing knew of his ’brainwashing’ and further did not realize Zhao Xing intentionally depleted his Realm Spirit Quota.

Hence, although Bo Wei was somewhat annoyed, he did not blame Zhao Xing as he was principled.

"Courtesy seeks personal gain." Six Realms Scholar Feng Chen eyed Zhao Xing with a half-smile, "Minister of Agriculture Zhao, performing such grand courtesy, are you hoping for us to favor you at the assembly?"