Very quickly, Tianyue City established a set of rules centered around the city lord.

Within these rules, the city lord possessed absolute power.

Lin Chen didn't force anything.

Anyway, people were free to stay if they wished.

They could leave if they wanted.

Those who stayed had the opportunity to obtain their share through their own labor.

Then, they could level up by fighting monsters.

Of course, everyone was free to choose their profession.

They could also choose a secondary profession.

In Lin Chen's Tianyue City, there were many secondary profession instructors.

In addition, those skilled in cooking could also provide some professions.

Just like loans, they were allowed to open restaurants.

Lin Chen also provided opportunities for everyone.

However, Lin Chen wouldn't give away resources for free.

To live in the houses in Tianyue City, rent was required.

In addition, for food, clothing, housing, transportation, and even leveling up by fighting monsters, if one needed someone to guide them, they had to pay. If they had no money, they could go down into the mines… In short, Lin Chen wasn't a nanny for these people; everyone was more like a state of mutual need.

Lin Chen relied on these people to actively mine, to keep the city running.

And everyone had to rely on Lin Chen and Tianyue City to maintain their survival.

When the time came to eleven o'clock in the evening, many flying airships appeared outside Tianyue City.

There were many people on these airships.

The airships landed directly in the central square of Tianyue City.

Lin Chen led a group of people to welcome them.

From the airships, many Blue Star people were indeed brought down. One could tell from their clothes and hairstyles. There was also one person, naturally Jin Qiang.

Lord of Zhenhai Province, Longling Nation.

The difference was that this time, there were many people around Jin Qiang.

They weren't soldiers.

They looked more like influential figures.

"Lin Chen, City Lord of Tianyue City, greets the Provincial Lord, and welcomes all the guests," Lin Chen said, expressing his welcome.

At this moment, a female voice rang out, "You're Lin Chen? Not bad. Before we came to this planet, you actually knew to buy a city. In Zhenhai Province, such a large place, you're the only Blue Star person with such foresight. My name is Mia, and from now on, I will be managing the Chamber of Commerce in Zhenhai Province."

"So it's the President, I'm honored."

Lin Chen felt a little strange.

It was only the first day.

Had Blue Star been completely conquered so quickly?

Now, they were already starting a Chamber of Commerce.

It seemed that Jin Qiang hadn't helped Lin Chen bring these hundreds of thousands of Blue Star survivors for nothing!

Lin Chen's heart began to feel vigilant.

Inside the City Lord's mansion, Lin Chen had already ordered dishes to be served to entertain them.

In addition, some exotic fruits were also taken directly from the warehouse.

The main seat was also given to Jin Qiang.

After everyone finished eating, Jin Qiang finally began to speak, "Tianyue City, Tianyue Mountains, there are gold mines and soulstone mines inside… Hehe, City Lord Lin doesn't need to be so nervous. In fact, we knew about this long ago, and we also respect City Lord Lin very much, and we didn't rob you. In fact, there are many gold mines and soulstone mines in our Zhenhai Province. These eight are the eight patriarchs of Zhenhai Province from now on. Currently, they also have their own territories, with their own gold mines and soulstone mines."

Hearing this, Lin Chen breathed a slight sigh of relief.

However, Jin Qiang then said, "However, the scale of the mines in Tianyue Mountains is indeed not small. In addition, if there are Blue Star survivors in the future, they will definitely choose Tianyue City to develop first, which shows that City Lord Lin's Tianyue City has great potential for future development!"

"If the Provincial Lord has anything to say, please say it directly. Lin Chen will cooperate fully!"

Lin Chen saw that Jin Qiang had said so much, but had been beating around the bush, so he simply flattered him.

At least, judging from Jin Qiang's tone, it shouldn't be too bad for Tianyue City.

"We need the Chamber of Commerce to be stationed in Tianyue City, and we also need to discuss the amount of gold coins and soul crystals that Tianyue City will pay to the Provincial Lord's Mansion every year. The eight major families pay three million soul crystals and thirty million gold coins per month. Tianyue City has larger mines and a much larger population than them…"

Jin Qiang said here, looking directly at Lin Chen and asking, "City Lord Lin, how much do you think you should pay?"

Lin Chen didn't respond.

It was just as he thought.

There was no free lunch in the world!

Although Jin Qiang expressed support for Lin Chen, and even helped Lin Chen bring so many Blue Star survivors, his exploitation followed.

Three million soul crystals a month.

In addition, there were thirty million gold coins.

And judging from his tone, that didn't seem to be enough.

"How much does the Provincial Lord want?"

Lin Chen kicked the question back.

Anyway, Tianyue City didn't seem to have any bargaining power right now.

"Five million ordinary soul crystals and fifty million gold coins! In addition, this Provincial Lord will help you resist the beast tide for ten days… Originally, this place didn't have a city. It was all the territory of demons and beasts. But now that Tianyue City is located here, it has occupied many of the demons' and beasts' territories. Those demons and beasts will originally attack the city at eight o'clock tomorrow morning. But with this Provincial Lord here, I can buy you ten days of time."

Jin Qiang said here, turning his gaze to the people of the eight major families. He said in a deep voice, "I have been ordered by the King to serve as the Provincial Lord of Zhenhai Province. The only purpose is for everyone to get rich together. Don't think that the Provincial Lord's Mansion has the tax revenue of the entire Zhenhai Province, and I'm still asking you for money. In the end, this money all goes into this Provincial Lord's pocket. In fact, the King also has to pay tribute to the Divine Court every year. Therefore, this Provincial Lord wants stability even more than you do. I believe you should understand what this Provincial Lord means!"

Stability.

Lin Chen wanted to laugh a little.

Invading another planet, destroying countless people's homes.

Now, they were starting to talk about stability.

Even beast tides…

Lin Chen suspected that this was Jin Qiang's naked threat to him and Tianyue City.

"City Lord Lin, do you have any objections to the amount of monthly tribute?" Jin Qiang finally asked Lin Chen.

This time, Lin Chen had to respond.

"Provincial Lord, I would like to ask, within these ten days, can the people of my Tianyue City actively clear some large bosses in the surrounding areas? After all, most of the people in Tianyue City are unarmed aborigines. They don't have the ability to fight large bosses."

Lin Chen naturally still had to fight for some survival opportunities for Tianyue City.

"Hehe, City Lord Lin is indeed a smart person!"

Jin Qiang smiled and said, "Okay, every month, your Tianyue City will give double the tribute, and this Provincial Lord will agree to it."

"Then Lin Chen has no objections." Lin Chen gave his response.

Currently, Tianyue City was weak.

So he could only endure it a bit.

What's more, they still had to face a wave of beast tides.

Being able to buy ten days for everyone to develop, Lin Chen had to fight for it.

Otherwise, were they going to rely on the three major Tianyue legions, plus a mercenary legion, which actually added up to less than two thousand people, to face the fierce beast tide?

Jin Qiang and others didn't stay long.

After reaching an agreement with Lin Chen, they left.

Before leaving, the people of the eight major families came over to get close to Lin Chen, and said they would invite Lin Chen to be a guest, but Lin Chen politely declined them one by one.

Who knew if his safety could be guaranteed if he went?

Besides, Lin Chen didn't have that time right now.

After sending Jin Qiang and the others away, Lin Chen began to summon Zhang Chunlin, Liu Quan, and several others, and said to them, "In ten days, there will be a beast tide attacking our Tianyue City. Within these ten days, we must mobilize everyone and get everyone moving. Mine at night, and start leveling up during the day. In addition, recruit ten thousand blacksmith apprentices and ten thousand sewing apprentices, and let them rush to make level 1 to 30 equipment. At least ensure that these people can reach level 30 or above before the beast tide arrives!"

"Level 30 is probably far from enough."

Zhang Chunlin said, "I suggest recruiting another group of people who have inherited game abilities. For example, Xue Mo, have you contacted her yet?"

"I can't contact her." Lin Chen shook his head.

"She contacted me."

Bai Shuyi immediately replied, "Xue Mo also has a city. The place where she is located is called the Ice Kingdom. Moreover, she was also informed of the beast tide by the provincial lord of her location. However, they will have to face the beast tide tomorrow!"

As she said that, Bai Shuyi took out her phone.

Only one day had passed now.

The phone still had power.

Once the power was exhausted, it would probably be scrapped in advance.

However, Lin Chen had prepared some power banks, which should be enough for a while.

He sent one to Bai Shuyi, and instructed, "Don't waste the power. We can't generate electricity now."

"Can we build a hydroelectric power station?" Zhang Chunlin suggested.

Liu Quan shook his head and said, "Hydroelectric power stations can no longer generate electricity now. I guess it's because of the invasion. Their arrival has changed many things on Blue Star."

"High Priest, you have also heard that there will be a beast tide in the next ten days. At the moment, we can't help you establish a clan territory, so you may have to stay in Tianyue City and continue to live with us for a while. So, I want to ask the people of the Holy Maiden Clan to take our people to level up, with one person leading four people, forming a team. At that time, let these four people give you gold coins or soul crystals as rewards. What do you think?"

Lin Chen thought of a very good way.

It seemed that Xue Mo's side couldn't be counted on.

Even though they were both city lords, the treatment of city lords was different.

According to Xue Mo's information, she had only gathered tens of thousands of Blue Star people in this great disaster.

Moreover, they were about to face a beast tide attack.

In addition, they were notified to pay ten million soul crystals and one hundred million gold coins every month!

It was simply like robbery!

Compared to that, Lin Chen's situation was much better.

Moreover, Xue Mo sent a message to ask for help.

She hoped that Lin Chen could rush over to help deal with the beast tide.

Lin Chen could rush over, and there was enough time in terms of distance.

He also wanted to go.

It wasn't just to help.

Lin Chen needed more information now.

For example, the relationship between the Ice Kingdom and the Longling Nation.

Also, how powerful were the monsters in the beast tide…

Finally, there was opportunity!

Lin Chen urgently needed to improve his strength.

Kill monsters and level up.

Devour souls!

Lin Chen believed that the beast tide would definitely bring him considerable benefits.

But before leaving, he had to settle Tianyue City.

Cooperating with the Holy Maiden Clan of Light was the best way.

Letting those strong holy maidens of the Holy Maiden Clan lead the people of Tianyue City to level up would be faster!

Baomu Wen (nanny-style writing) was overthinking it.

Before, some people complained that the protagonist let go of those gold diggers. At that time, the protagonist was being attacked by the boss, and the boss was still low on health. The protagonist could devour the soul by taking it down.

If it were you, you would also choose to stay and take down the low-health boss!

It won't be nanny-style writing, everyone can rest assured.

The protagonist has a unique path to rise faster than others. In addition to devouring souls to accelerate cultivation, the Skywalker profession is also unique.

In short, the protagonist won't stay in Tianyue City forever.

I will read everyone's comments, and I will respond either in the main text or here.

Because no one recognizes my account on Qidian.

(End of this chapter)