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“The large islands around us, if managed through trade with cities and other islands, exchanging resources, will undoubtedly generate massive profits.”

“These places must be guarded by our own Wang Family Members. Besides this, the other Grotto-Heaven forces with True God Realm Cultivators will likely make their moves soon.”

“Tell the guarding brothers to pay attention.”

“Yes, Clan Chief.”

The Esteemed Elders present quickly responded.

Their eyes held a touch of complexity.

The Clan Chief’s actions filled everyone with immense admiration.

Even though everyone knew that, even if they stationed a certain number of Cultivators on the periphery,

facing a direct assault from a True God Grotto-Heaven would inevitably lead to certain death.

Yet, even in such circumstances, they were still reluctant to give up such a rich source of resources.

After all, even if some of the weaker Wang Family Members died, it wouldn't shake the Foundation of the Wang Family.

Comparatively, these resources seemed even more important.

But Wang Dong, unexpectedly, made a choice no one had anticipated.

Trading resources for people.

Benevolence and charisma were personified in Wang Dong at this moment.

Everyone present was completely convinced.

Wang Dong then added,

“Trade will likely be difficult to expand in the short term.”

“Our Wang Family’s massacre of Divine Firmament Grotto-Heaven will likely cause trepidation among other Cultivators. We must pacify them and offer certain preferential policies.”

“To attract investment, I have decided to reduce their taxes by 30% compared to the original Divine Firmament Grotto-Heaven. For some large merchant associations, greater concessions can be considered as appropriate.”

The Lord of the Divine Firmament Cave was no unknown figure.

He was a supreme expert in the True God Realm, second level, who had dominated the Endless Sea for many years.

His renown spread far and wide.

The Dao he Cultivated leaned more towards combat power.

His overall strength was among the top tier within the nine Grotto-Heavens.

Perhaps only surpassed by those two peak experts.

Yet, even such a powerful individual was slain by Wang Dong.

This was enough to show that Wang Dong’s personal combat power was astonishing and very troublesome.

If he truly went berserk and attacked merchants who came to trade, they would have no choice but to submit.

Wang Dong’s arrangement was necessary.

Upon hearing this, the Esteemed Elders present all brightened and nodded in agreement.

The Wang Family needed to develop, and naturally, Shenxiao Island also needed to develop.

Especially after just experiencing a major battle.

The entire island was severely damaged.

Their residence here naturally required reconstruction.

Wang Dong’s move was precisely an excellent method for rapid recovery and flourishing prosperity.

Under heavy rewards, there will always be brave individuals.

Once the first group of people reaps the benefits, merchant associations and traffic will continuously flow in.

Over time, it would not be difficult for the Wang Family to get back on track and develop normally.

Seeing no objections, Wang Dong continued to arrange.

“Besides this, those mineral veins and forest fields will be distributed evenly among yourselves. I will no longer interfere.”

“Grand Elder, you will be fully responsible for this matter.”

Wang Qingyun immediately stepped forward, “Yes.”

Wang Dong nodded, “Other miscellaneous matters, such as calculating revenue, re-establishing salary standards based on population, and incorporating newly acquired offensive and defensive weapons into the treasury, as well as modifying the reward and punishment mechanisms, all need revisions.”

“Additionally, the Family’s training missions also need a certain degree of adjustment, changing from hunting Yao Beasts to hunting sea beasts. I trouble you with these matters.”

“Clan Chief, you jest. It is my duty to serve you.”

Wang Qingyun said with a smile.

But in his heart, he couldn't help but sigh.

No wonder he, who once managed the Wang Family for twenty years, left no trace of his efforts.

The Clan Chief’s meticulousness in managing the Family was something he likely could never match in his lifetime.

Wang Dong nodded slightly, “Since that is the case, all of you may go and make the arrangements. I have other matters to attend to.”

After speaking, Wang Dong’s figure flickered and he vanished, returning to his secret chamber to Cultivate.

The various Elders and young Prodigies also dispersed, each attending to their own affairs.

In a flash.

A month passed.

Under the instructions of the Elders, and using the rules set by Wang Dong as a standard, the Wang Family quickly got on track.

Mineral veins were being mined, and forest fields and medicinal fields were replanted.

The city also attracted many merchant associations, and shops and markets reopened.

Especially under the preferential policy of tax reduction released by the Wang Family, many Loose Cultivator shop owners specifically rushed to settle in after hearing the news.

Coupled with the countless treasures hidden deep within the Endless Sea.

The various parts of those sea Yao Beasts were even more valuable Materials that could be used for Alchemy and Artifact Refining.

Difficult to find elsewhere, the trade and transactions gradually opened up.

The island quickly recovered its prosperity.

It could even be said to be bustling with people.

Some Cultivators who arrived late regretted their earlier hesitation.

Of course, the Wang Family Members themselves were also incomparably glorious.

To think that just a few years ago, they were merely a small Family in Wutan City.

In a blink of an eye, a few years passed, and True Monarchs and great powers walked everywhere within the Family.

In this Endless Sea, passersby also needed to show them respect.

This stark contrast of experiences filled countless Family members with endless emotion.

But, it was precisely because of this that their trust in Wang Dong reached a blind level... At the same time.

In the central area of the Endless Sea, on an unnamed small island.

This place was usually where the nine True God experts gathered.

In the very center of the small island, there was a tall palace.

Within the palace, all sorts of entertainment were available.

Whether it was female Cultivators, stone gambling, or some special gladiatorial entertainment, and even opera, they had arrangements.

But today, these people were all gathered together, not wasting time in those entertainment venues.

Terrifying Qi flowed, suppressing the Void Realm and making people's hearts palpitate.

These were naturally the True God experts from the major top Grotto-Heavens.

One of them spoke.

“The Wang Family is a bit ignorant of the rules, offering such large preferential policies, isn’t that stealing our rice bowl? I heard that many people have run over to his side, and the island is already overcrowded.”

“Who says not? My Great Sun Grotto-Heaven’s income has already decreased by about 20% recently.”

“Sigh, who made it so that none of us taught that fellow surnamed Wang how to conduct himself? It’s normal for an outsider not to understand the rules.”

Someone sighed.

The others also nodded in agreement.

Immediately after, one person’s eyes turned cold.

“I think we should do something. If we let this continue, we’ll all be drinking the northwest wind.”

An Elder in the True God Realm, third level, spoke.

He was Li Feiyu, proficient in the Dao of the Saber.

Everyone echoed his sentiment, but soon someone spoke up.

“That fellow surnamed Wang has extraordinary combat power. None of us individually are his match.”

“For this matter, I'm afraid everyone will have to act together.”