In the blink of an eye, it was early sumr.
The vast plains of the Northern Wilderness stretched endlessly, with the silent heat rising from the ground.
By the fields of Gu sources, groups of witch villagers were diligently working.
Their lives were simple, working from sunrise to sunset.
Their greatest hope was for a good harvest of Gu sources next year, to exchange for a few Spirit Stones and improve their family's living conditions.
Not far away, under the shade of a tree, Gu Feng was directing the witch servants of Evernight Cave to set up a temporary sunshade.
Currently, his role was as an advisor to Ji Wenxuan of Evernight Cave, naturally allowing him to command them.
Gu Feng donned a light long robe, leisurely lying on a wicker chair, breathing in the fresh air of the Northern Wilderness plains.
Jiang Chuyao was chasing butterfly Gu insects in the Gu fields. These insects fed on parasites in the fields, were exceptionally beautiful, and even emitted a unique glow at night. They moved very slowly, making them popular among won and children.
Murong Ze sat beside Gu Feng, using the sword energy from his fingers as a tool to peel local fruits for her.
Their relationship had developed rapidly during this ti. With Gu Feng's guidance and arrangents, Murong Ze thrived.
He perfectly balanced being aloof and warm-hearted, sotis making Jiang Chuyao feel unapproachable, yet occasionally touching her deeply with small gestures.
Gu Feng called this emotional tug-of-war, essentially a ga of playing hard to get, keeping a delicate balance.
Murong Ze regarded Gu Feng as a lifelong ntor for happiness, highly valuing this thod and revering him like a deity.
Bai Jugu also lay on a nearby bench, watching Jiang Chuyao joyfully chase Gu insects in the fields, while he sighed, lacking any mood for leisure.
Since the White Tiger Witch's Village went to war with the other three major witch villages over the Spirit Stone veins of Xinning Stream, it had been over a month.
The entire Northern Wilderness border had turned into chaos.
Even the Jiang family caravan, although they had completed trade with the White Tiger Witch's Village, couldn't just leave.
Outside the witch village, the entire Northern Wilderness border was in turmoil.
In a warti state, nurous scattered bands of witch soldiers road outside. If the caravan encountered them, it would be a disaster.
These ruffians never reasoned, always ready to risk their lives.
Seeing valuables, they wouldn't hesitate to rob, and so would even kill to eliminate any future troubles.
Bai Jugu dared not take this risk and had to report to the Jiang family in Yong'an City, explaining the special circumstances of this year.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Aonan's first thought was Jiang Chuyao's safety.
As for the caravan and profits, he didn't care!
He quickly responded to Bai Jugu, stating that all trade for this year was to stop here. Until the war at the Northern Wilderness border ceased, the entire caravan was to remain at the White Tiger Witch's Village, with no private trading allowed.
He then wrote a letter to Ji Qin of the White Tiger Witch's Village, hoping he would take care of the caravan, especially his daughter!
Upon learning that the Jiang family caravan included the City Lord's daughter, Ji Qin's attitude made a complete turnaround, quickly providing more witch servants and cooling supplies for the Evernight Cave caravan.
The treatnt was upgraded from a standard suite to a presidential suite.
Everyone was delighted, except for Bai Jugu, who was sullen.
The ban on trade this year directly deprived the caravan mbers of their expected profits.
The Jiang family could afford it, being wealthy, but they couldn't. With families to support, they relied on this trade to earn so Spirit Stones to make ends et.
Now, it was all for nothing, and they were trapped at the Northern Wilderness border, not knowing when they could leave.
"Sigh... What should we do now!" Bai Jugu shook his head, looking worried.
Gu Feng raised an eyebrow and couldn't help but advise, "Brother Bai, what's the use of sighing? Since we're here, we should make the best of it. When the boat reaches the bridge, it will naturally straighten. Co, have so fruit to cool down!"
Saying this, he signaled to the witch servant fanning him, who imdiately brought a plate of chilled fruit to Bai Jugu.
"My dear Young Master Gu!"
Waving his hand to dismiss the servant, Bai Jugu sighed, looking dejected, "How can we compare to you? What is your status? Wherever you go, you're a dragon among n. We have families to support, and this year we might not even have food on the table, let alone think about eating fruit."
Gu Feng silently rolled his eyes, knowing this feeling all too well.
In his previous life, he was just a diocre person.
Wasting his youth for a ager salary.
In this life, Gu Feng vowed never to live like that again.
Therefore, he had to make himself stronger, both in personal strength and in the power he held.
Gu Feng had to build the comrcial empire of the cultivation world he envisioned, step by step.
Even if it ant using any ans necessary, even if it ant sacrificing many people's interests or even lives!
In any world, power and capital are inherently bloody!
"No, I have to lead everyone to do sothing! We can't just wait to die!"
Bai Jugu suddenly stood up, determination in his eyes, and turned to ask Gu Feng, "Young Master Gu, what was that self-help thing you ntioned last ti?"
"Production self-help!"
Gu Feng replied while eating chilled fruit.
This idea was a plan Gu Feng tailored for Bai Jugu a month ago when he saw him worrying about the caravan.
It wasn't complicated, just having all the guards and laborers in the caravan sell their labor.
Now, in early sumr, it was the season for the Northern Wilderness villagers to sow Gu fields.
Instead of doing nothing and waiting for death, these caravan guards and laborers could talk to Ji Qin about helping with so farm work in exchange for Gu sources.
This way, ti wouldn't be wasted, and there would be so inco, preventing a total loss.
Unfortunately, Bai Jugu still held onto the hope that the Northern Wilderness war would end quickly, so he didn't take it seriously.
People always choose to adapt only when they have no other options.
Little did he know, those who don't plan for the future will have imdiate worries.
Instead of relying on uncertain hopes, it's better to plan ahead and act accordingly.
Bai Jugu had no idea that this war was orchestrated by Gu Feng, who provided Ji Wenxuan with a strategy centered on one word: delay!
"Yes! Production self-help!"
Bai Jugu slapped his thigh and quickly said, "I'll go to the White Tiger Cave and et Chief Ji Qin right away!"
With that, he bid farewell to Murong Ze and turned to fly towards the White Tiger Cave.
Gu Feng chuckled, exchanging a knowing smile with Murong Ze.
"Brother Gu, if I'm not mistaken, this war was instigated by you, wasn't it?" Murong Ze suddenly asked.
Gu Feng was taken aback, thought for a mont, and then candidly nodded, "Brother Murong, you're right. I orchestrated it."
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