The caravan slowly approached Tianchi Fort in the early morning sun, led by Li Hailong, the leader of the caravan.

He led the caravan on a black horse with shiny coat.

A procession of wagons loaded with all kinds of goods streamed along the stone pavement, making a dull sound.

These goods are all commodities needed by the residents of Tianchi Fort, and they buy them with jade money, and most of them are living materials.

The caravan stopped at the gate of Tianchi Fort.

Li Hailong looked at the two rockeries under construction with a blank expression......

He saw the masons busily erecting a peculiar skeleton on the foundation that looked like it was woven from wire......

The masons then filled the skeleton with a strange paste that looked like dirt but didn't, mixed with a lot of small stones.

Li Hailong sniffed it and found that the paste exuded a peculiar smell, which was completely different from the soil he was familiar with.

The masons used a peculiar tool to spread the paste evenly on the skeleton and then compacted it with wooden planks.

Li Hailong watched their movements, completely unable to understand this construction method.

"It feels like child's play." Li Hailong said to himself.

When Li Hailong saw Li Shuidao, he immediately asked, "What are the two pillars that you asked the Mao Gong to build at the gate?" ”

"Uh...... Those two are feng shui pillars, which can be used to divide water by hurricanes after they are completed, and even if Tianchi Fort is expanded at that time, it will not affect the spiritual veins. Li Shuidao explained.

"How long does this last?" Li Hailong asked with a frown.

"Don't worry, this is a solid cement pillar, dare to ask the Great Elder Patriarch if there is a reply?" Li Shuidao asked.

"Your letter...... The patriarch had received it, but he didn't reply, but asked me to tell you about the Presbyterian Council's resolution. Li Hailong said solemnly.

"The patriarch specially convened a council of elders?" Li Shuidao asked excitedly.

"Yes, the patriarch read out to the family elders the idea of building Tianchi Fang." Li Hailong replied.

Li Shuidao asked expectantly, "What does the Elder Council say?" ”

Li Hailong hesitated, as if he was considering the language.

"If the Great Elder has something to say, he might as well say it directly."

"This ...... The elders will be interested in your blueprint, but they will not agree to increase the quota. Li Hailong revealed.

Li Shuidao was silent for a moment and then said, "That is, I don't agree." ”

Li Hailong smiled bitterly: "This ...... Expanding Tianchi Fort tenfold is indeed a bit whimsical. ”

"Forget it." Li Shuidao pursed his lips, he didn't seem to have suffered much of a blow, originally this was within the range he expected.

"Since there is no quota, should you stop building here? It's a bit of a child's play to build, but it looks like it's going to cost a lot. Li Hailong asked with concern.

Li Shuidao shook his head and said, "It won't stop." ”

Li Hailong asked a little puzzled, "Where did you get the money?" ”

"Don't you work without money? Shouldn't people have faith? Li Shuidao said impassionedly.

"Hehe......" Li Hailong smiled.

Nonsense, who works without money?

However, Li Shuidao is a young man with a dream, and he should be allowed to hit the wall and the south wall.

In Li Hailong's eyes, these workers are sweaty, meticulous, and full of energy, except for "giving more", he really can't think of any other reason.

Could it be that it is really for the sake of faith?

Or ate the bread of his castle master?

……

Half a day later......

The caravan unloaded by the family caravan and left with ore laden with ......

Li Shuidao stood on the windowsill, looking at the distant caravan with a gloomy gaze......

In the afternoon of the same day.

Li Shuidao publicly distributed dividends to everyone in the square of Tianchi Fort.

I heard one of the guards shouting loudly: "Li Tianchang receives interest money, three jade coins." ”

"Li Shuidao receives interest money, three spirit stones."

"Vermilion Ling receives interest money, three spirit stones."

"Xia Ruoxue receives interest money, three spirit stones."

Then came the deacon......

Including the deacon of the bookkeeper, each received three pieces of jade as interest.

The dividend is over, and the meeting is adjourned!

The participating workers whispered.

"What the hell is going on?"

"Why do they get money for nothing?"

"These deacons already have a high monthly income, and they can still receive white-collar money?"

"I heard that I invested money in Tianchi Fort, with a monthly interest of three cents, and if I invest a hundred jade money, I can get back a small half of it in a year, and I can earn twice as much in three years."

"So cool!?"

"Why are only those deacons able to vote? We're going to vote too! ”

"Why are only those who are in power to vote? We're going to vote too! ”

"Open the door, I'm going to vote!"

……

For a while, the crowd was excited.

The workers, maids, and cooks took out all their savings and blocked the door of the stone building, and the castle owner would overturn the stone building if he didn't take their money.

Li Shuidao resolutely pushed open the stone door and stood in front of everyone, his voice resounding in the sky: "Brothers! I know your heart, and I am touched by your enthusiasm and trust! Today, I solemnly promise you that I will definitely lead you to make a fortune together and realize our dreams! ”

"Long live the castle master!"

"Long live the castle master!"

The workers, maids, and cooks excitedly chanted long live, their voices resounding like thunder in the sky, full of anticipation for the future and unwavering support for Li Shuidao.

The five deacons began to register one by one, and one hundred jade dollars were invested with one hand, and there was no upper limit.

Three hundred people, even if each person only invests 100 jade money, it is 30,000 jade money, not to mention that they don't invest more than 100 ......

Li Yiling and Li Yifang, the two maids, both voted for three hundred.

Finally, here's the big one......

Xia Ruoxue, who was dressed in black and had long hair, invested another 300 spirit stones, which was equivalent to 36,000 jade coins, which directly shocked everyone.

The deacons, who were still hesitant and wandering, also had red eyes, and took out their savings one after another, and some even had the idea of borrowing jade money from the family with a cent of interest and investing it in Tianchi Fort to earn the "interest difference".

Tianchi Fort produces 30,000 spirit stones every year, and in the future, Tianchi Fang will be built, whether it is Baicao Hall, Refining Hall or auctions, it will earn more.

This money will definitely be recovered......

Don't be afraid at all, just be reckless!

Once a person is greedy, he will lose his mind and convince himself ......

That's human nature.

……

In the study, Li Shuidao studied the animal skin book in his hand intently, and his body was filled with a cold aura.

The cold air swirled and condensed into a layer of ice armor, enveloping his whole body.

However, the armor was unstable and quickly shattered into shards of ice.

This beast skin book was written by Ouyang Jian, and it recorded his self-created martial arts, the "Iron Frog Shield".

This Ouyang Jian is practicing the five true skills "Toad Hard Qigong", this person can find another way and bring forth the new, which can be regarded as some talent.

This iron frog shield has greatly benefited Li Shuidao, and he is pondering this martial art, trying to combine it with his own cultivation of "Ice Toad Hard Qigong", and transform it into an ice toad shield to further improve his defensive ability.

At this moment, a blackbird flew into the study, and Li Shuidao took out a new piece of information from the blackbird's feet.

It's a new assassination mission again......

Assassination Mission: Assassinate the Ice Swordsman.

Mission Level: Cyan.

Brief introduction of mission objectives: Ice and snow swordsman, scattered cultivation, mid-stage of Rong Ling Realm, proficient in ice and snow swordsmanship, sharp and fast sword moves, the same reference is unknown, and the teacher is unknown.

The Ice Swordsman resides in the Snow Peak Frost Cave of Cuiping Mountain, which is hidden between snow-covered peaks and surrounded by glaciers, making it difficult to find.

You can first go to the post station at the foot of Cuiping Mountain to contact the proprietress Yi Niang, and you should know in detail.

Rewards: 1,000 meritorious points, 3,000 spirit stones.

Moments later......

Xia Ruoxue had also seen this assassination information, and her eyes were red and she said, "I'll go to Cuiping Mountain." ”

"Wait! I'll go with you tonight. Li Shuidao said with a faint look in his eyes.

"Why?" Xia Ruoxue asked puzzled.

"The lady of the post station who appeared in the intelligence this time must be the intelligence officer of Miaoyin Pavilion, I want to meet in person, it is best to get some information, we know too little about Miaoyin Pavilion, and I have always been a little worried about this organization." Li Shuidao explained.

"If Kefujun leaves for a long time, who will call the shots in this Tianchi Fort?" Xia Ruoxue asked worriedly.

I saw Li Shuidao show a sneer, and I saw him take out the account book from his arms, which was densely packed with "loans" from more than 300 residents to Tianchi Fort.

"Now with this, my position as the lord of the castle is unbreakable, and even if the family wants to change people, it will be impossible." Li Shuidao said confidently.

Daytime......

Li Shuidao told several important deacons that he was going to go out, and they discussed what was going on in Tianchi Fort.

As the owner of the castle, Li Shuidao is very decentralized, and he is not worried that his subordinates will empty himself at all......

When the deacons heard this, they asked Li Shuidao with concern when he would return, and told him not to act rashly and not to take risks.

They were worried about Li Shuidao's safety, and they didn't want the castle lord to have the slightest problem.

Li Shuidao smiled slightly, knowing that they must be sincere.

This is the best state of kingship.

Night......

Li Shuidao sacrificed Ebony Suo and Xia Ruoxue left Tianchi Fort together, and the two of them turned into a black light and disappeared into the night......

Early in the morning.

The two came to the foot of Cuiping Mountain, and there was an inn on the side of the official road. Although this inn is not large, it is a post station, which is specially used by passers-by to rest.

As soon as the two of them entered the post station, a postman greeted them. He was dressed in a cyan post ding costume, with an amiable face and a smile on his face.

"Distinguished guests have worked the road, welcome to our station. Is it a tip or a stay? The post asked politely.

"After walking at night, I want to take a hot shower and rest." Li Shuidao said.

"Okay, guest officer, please come with me." The post leader led the two towards the backyard.

"We have a hot spring bathhouse here, are you two separated or together?" Yi Ding looked at the two of them and asked.

"No eyes, of course together." Li Shuidao reprimanded.

"Okay, guest officer, do you need the villain to arrange some meals for you?" Yiding asked again.

"No need."

"Guest, please come with me." Yiding led the two of them to a side room, where a huge bathtub was steaming.

End of bath......

The two of them walked out of the bathroom and into the hall.

The hall is spacious and bright, decorated with ornate screens and fine porcelain.

At the counter there was a spicy woman wearing a long red slim dress, long hair shawl, and picturesque eyebrows.

Her eyes are sharp, her aura is powerful, and she exudes confidence and charm.

"Yo, new guest! Look at your radiant appearance, just in the bathroom, but comfortable washing? The woman said with a mischievous smile.

"Not bad." Li Shuidao smiled faintly.

"Check out, a penny."

Li Shuidao came to the counter, took out a shiny silver coin from his bag, and then took out a communication bamboo tube engraved with a special pattern.

The woman's eyes froze, and she recognized the pattern on the bamboo tube, and her expression became solemn.

Li Shuidao put away the bamboo tube and said, "Can you talk about it alone?" ”

The woman hesitated slightly, then nodded.

Li Shuidao smiled slightly and walked out the door.

The woman followed, and the two came to a small garden.

Li Shuidao said: "Presumably you are Yi Niang, right?" ”

Yi Niang nodded and asked, "I was ordered to contact Xia Ruoxue, but you are definitely not." ”

"Yes, she is." Li Shuidao looked behind Yi Niang, and Xia Ruoxue, who was dressed in black and had long hair, was standing beside her.

"The Flower Shadow Envoy only said that there was a girl from Xia Ruoxue who approached me, but he didn't say that it was two people." Yi Niang said with a frown.

"What organization are you? Who is Shangfeng? Li Shuidao asked.

Yi Niang suddenly showed a look of vigilance: "Who are you?" Why do you ask these? ”

As soon as the words fell.

Xia Ruoxue spit out a mouthful of gray mist on her face.

(End of chapter)