In martial cultivation, stagnation means regression.
And to ensure sufficient practice, a great deal of consumption is inevitable.
This consumption includes precious spiritual materials, as well as daily necessities like food and medicinal baths.
The former can deplete one's entire fortune in a single instance, sometimes even requiring borrowing money.
The latter, though a steady trickle, accumulates into a substantial need over time.
Consequently, the vast majority of martial practitioners exist in a state of perpetual impecunity.
Furthermore, the stronger they become, the greater their ability to earn wealth, yet they often find themselves unable to change this condition.
The two matters Ji Yuan has proposed at this moment, either one, can provide martial practitioners involved with a stable and substantial source of wealth.
Even wealth is secondary; once involved in these two endeavors, martial practitioners will no longer lack opportunities for combat.
Indeed, martial practitioners of the martial world often take on tasks for the unjust, not solely due to their inherently upright nature and inability to tolerate any injustice.
Another reason is that for martial practitioners to progress, in addition to basic cultivation, battles are also extremely important.
And not just ordinary sparring matches, but combat that constantly walks the edge of life and death.
Only at the brink of death can martial practitioners maximally unleash their potential, thereby breaking through bottlenecks in the shortest possible time.
This is also one of the reasons why the Blade Bearers of the Mingjian Division are so powerful.
In addition to high-quality cultivation methods and systematic specialized training,
Their constant proximity to death has also led to rapid growth in their cultivation realms through the bursting of their potential.
As Tie Xiongxin's face showed contemplation, Ji Yuan pushed three cups, filled with spiritual tea, towards the center of the wooden table.
Fan Sulai and Xu Lin, who had already determined the general framework and some details, decisively took a cup of tea and drank its contents directly.
Seeing this, Tie Xiongxin gave Ji Yuan a deep look, then did the same.
In this way, he expressed his stance, agreeing to participate in the subsequent formal negotiations.
At Ji Yuan's signal, Qian Ni Chang cleared her throat and began discussing the details with everyone.
For instance, how each party should contribute, the distribution of profits, the risks each would bear, and the sacrifices required, and so on.
This discussion went on for several days.
However, the heated debates among the parties meant that many matters could not be fully settled.
Ji Yuan was not impatient about this and simply proposed that everyone return to rest and continue the discussions in a couple of days.
He knew in his heart that this matter could not be finalized in a day or two.
The myriad aspects involved meant that even the Prefectural Governor's office could not make a final decision unilaterally, needing to consider whether corresponding issues could be resolved.
For example, building a Water God Temple would require dealing with people from the Imperial Observatory.
It would also necessitate coordination with the local county government and officials.
Even the local gentry, wealthy individuals, and indigenous powers would need to be notified.
Even though the Prefectural Governor's office governed an entire prefecture, its word was not law for all powers.
At times, it would even be obstructed by local minor powers.
However, in the end, only Tie Xiongxin departed.
"Big Sister, it's been quite some time since you've visited the Prefectural Governor's mansion."
Fan Sulai chuckled heartily, his stern expression from before gone.
He bantered with Qian Ni Chang as if they were genuine siblings.
Regardless of the reason for their sworn brotherhood or whether he truly felt this way in his heart,
At least over these years, Fan Sulai and Qian Ni Chang had maintained a very good relationship, even if it was only on the surface.
And over these years, their cooperation had indeed been very fruitful, with both the Qian family and the Prefectural Governor's office profiting greatly from it.
In Luoxia Prefecture today, everyone knew of their relationship and marveled at how the Qian family had managed to align with the Prefectural Governor's office.
It was precisely because of this that, even after the Li family's demise, the Zhuang family had never moved against the Qian family to claim Mingxin Pavilion for themselves.
"In this current era, Mingxin Pavilion has too many matters to handle."
Qian Ni Chang sighed.
Upon hearing this, Fan Sulai's expression also turned grim. As the Prefectural Governor's most beloved youngest son, he knew far more than others.
"Until there is a new master of the throne, the current situation will only grow more chaotic."
He sighed deeply, appearing quite troubled.
His father was also currently focused on how to preserve himself in these turbulent times and ultimately maintain his grip on power.
"Therefore, we need to strengthen our own power even more."
Ji Yuan said slowly.
One's cultivation realm is a manifestation of strength.
The forces one manages also belong to a part of their strength.
And what they are doing now is to enhance their own strength as much as possible.
Taking Ji Yuan himself as an example, once this matter proceeds smoothly, he will be able to develop the Tianyi Water God Temple throughout Luoxia Prefecture.
According to their plan, initially, thirty-six Water God Temples will be built, all on the scale of city gods.
If all goes well, in the mid-to-late stages, it will expand to one hundred and eight Water God Temples of varying sizes.
The immense power of incense and wishes generated is secondary; what they value more is the influence and significance it brings.
Not to mention the other benefits that will arise during this process.
"Once this matter is accomplished, the identity of Mingxin Pavilion's proprietor will merely be a bonus for you."
Qian Ni Chang chuckled softly, covering her mouth.
By then, the Zhuang family would undoubtedly spare no effort and use every means to join in.
The Prefectural Governor's office would also gain greatly increased control over Luoxia Prefecture through this matter, not only earning substantial wealth but also using it as an opportunity to suppress some factions.
As for the Mingjian Division, there is even less need to elaborate.
For the Shanhe Gang, it could even be an opportunity to completely control the martial world forces of Luoxia Prefecture.
"After you two return, you must remind your respective elders to be prepared to handle subsequent troubles."
Ji Yuan looked solemnly at Fan Sulai and the rarely speaking Xu Lin.
Once their plan begins, outside forces, once they react, will undoubtedly do their utmost to interfere and even obstruct it.
At this point, it will require the pronouncements of the Prefectural Governor's mansion's high officials and the Mingjian Division's Chief.
Without these individuals to bear the greatest pressure, their small stature would not be enough to withstand the onslaught of so many forces.
Upon hearing this, the two nodded. After some pleasantries, they took their leave.
And over the next three to four months, the group convened at Mingxin Pavilion every few days to discuss and finalize various details.
When everything was mostly settled, the personnel Ji Yuan had summoned from Feiyun Prefecture finally arrived.
Along with them came three elders from the Jiu Xuan Sect.