507: Chapter 374 507: Chapter 374 Long Hong lost his usual composure, revealing the urgent need in his heart.
This matter was crucial to his life, causing him to cast aside all hints of old cunning and intricate plotting.
All those concerns came to the forefront when he was before Ye Tian, leaving nothing hidden.
Ye Tian smiled knowingly to himself.
It seemed that whether it was the cultivators from the Cultivation World or practiced cultivators like himself, they all couldn’t help but be moved by the prospect of longevity and the priceless value of the Pills, even a King.
“King, in my opinion, Jiang Tang doesn’t value the position of a King or the State Preceptor.
We both understand that for cultivators, cultivation is of the utmost importance.
The ultimate goal is to achieve immortality and become an Immortal.
All the glory, wealth, and riches one has now would be as fleeting as clouds once one ascends to the Immortal Realm.”
Long Hong nodded vigorously and sat back down on his Dragon Throne, somewhat anxious.
He knew that the two Supreme Elixirs he possessed might only repair his body somewhat.
And might possibly only enhance his power slightly.
This was still a far cry from eternal life, and even further from becoming an Immortal.
Long Hong could not be unaware of the span of his own life.
Without these two Supreme Elixirs, he might not have long to live.
The reason his longevity was so short despite his level of cultivation was related to having too many beauties in his harem and not focusing solely on cultivation.
Additionally, he had always been preoccupied with mundane affairs.
If he could have many, many Supreme Elixirs, he felt that letting the Prince take his place would be no issue at all.
As long as he could become an Immortal, his perspective would change.
Moreover, after many years of luxury, the enjoyment had started to lose its appeal.
It’s like when a person is very poor, they need money and hope to become rich.
But once a rich man reaches a certain level of wealth, wealth becomes meaningless to him, and even enjoying life brings no more joy; he seeks more thrilling pursuits.
“King, I know that Jiang Tang wishes to establish the Saint Sect and desires two pieces of land, each several hundred miles.
Those two pieces aren’t anyone’s private property, and don’t hold much resource value in the Cultivation World.”
“To bestow land for establishing an Immortal Sect is easy.
In the Cultivation World, wherever there are good resources and no one owns the land, I approve of it!
Even if it’s someone’s property, if it can be bought with money, I approve!”
Upon hearing that others had requests, Long Hong was pleased.
The most troublesome are those who ask for nothing.
In the end, land is just land.
For him, it was as simple as saying a word.
Whether taxes were collected on it was of no real consequence.
Could it possibly compare to a Supreme Elixir?
“Then I will make the decision.
Bring the brush and ink!”
Long Hong nodded, signaling the eunuch with a glance.
The eunuchs, standing not too far away with bowed heads, kept silent.
Although they kept their distance, their ears were keen.
Someone immediately went to fetch the paper and ink.
A eunuch placed the writing materials in front of Ye Tian.
Ye Tian, following the information Jiang Tang had sent him about the two locations for the base, drew a map.
Of course, there was a reason he drew this map.
It wasn’t just to show Long Hong the location of the two pieces of land; it also warranted his sign-off.
As long as the King had approved, these places belonged to Jiang Tang, and even the most powerful individuals couldn’t pressure him with official orders.
Ye Tian, whose soul had traveled here, had been a university student from a prestigious school.
Drawing a map was a mere trifle, and he quickly sketched out two maps.
He treated these two maps as deeds to the lands.
Once he had finished drawing, he flicked his sleeve subtly, and the ink dried instantly.
Ye Tian gave the eunuchs a look, signaling them to have the King stamp the maps.
Long Hong examined the two maps of lands brought by the eunuch.
A few hundred miles each, together they were no more than the land granted to a Marquis or a Lord.
The prime locations were already claimed by others.
These two seemed unoccupied, but he still needed to confirm with the Chief Eunuch just to be sure.
“Chief Steward, check these two places to see if they have been granted to anyone and whether there are significant enterprises there?”
The Chief Eunuch glanced at Ye Tian, then stared intently at the maps.
Ye Tian was aware.
The images Jiang Tang had sent him showed no significant enterprise, did they?
Let alone any mineral resources; the areas were scarcely populated.
According to Jiang Tang, the remote locations had been deliberately chosen.
Long Hong took such cautious measures, and the Chief Eunuch’s earnest expression made Ye Tian chuckle inwardly.
If there truly were resources to be found, someone would have bought and excavated them already, wouldn’t they have?
Yet, Ye Tian displayed no urgency; it was important not to seem too concerned.
He knew that if Jiang Tang’s search revealed resources in those two places, it would only be a matter of time before others found out.
If that happened, it might be said he had concealed that information.
If the King were to change his mind, that could lead to great trouble.
Sometimes, an official’s word could twist the truth beyond recognition.
Considered law-abiding, Ye Tian was also aware that some abused power, especially in a country ruled by a King.
Where law was determined at their whim and could be amended on a whim.
In the Cultivation World, things were not like in the mundane world; someone might rob and kill without legal consequences.
If that person was supported by a powerful backer or was powerful themselves, they could crush many with a single hand.
Others would be no more than insects before them.
If one could revive even the dead, the Cultivation World was a place where anything was possible.
Ye Tian understood clearly: with resources and power, one could have everything.
“Chief Steward, I drew this map based on the information my friend sent me.
These two places were previously hidden by thick fog and remained undiscovered, without a hint of Spiritual Energy or inhabitants.”