Xiao Wu Identity

"A powerful empire should not have orphans and the buying and selling of slaves."

Liyue, the strongest nation among the seven, occasionally had instances of orphans and abandonment, but these were always properly handled by the Adepti or the Others.

This is why the House of the Hearth has orphans from the other six nations, but none from Liyue

"It's not about achieving equality for everyone or making everyone as powerful as dragons."

"It's about ensuring they have enough to eat, clothes to wear, and a house to live in..."

At this point, Zhongli paused and glanced at "Xue Qinghe," who was jotting down notes in a small notebook.

"???"

Zhongli's mind was full of questions. What was going on with Qian Renxue?

"Eh~"

"Xue Qinghe" was startled. She looked up and met Zhongli's eyes. She instinctively said, "Guest Official, please continue speaking?"

"When I become emperor, I will find ways to implement these things!"

"But right now, I'm thinking about another issue."

"How can we develop the empire's economy?"

"To achieve these goals, it's not really difficult; it's just a matter of lacking funds..."

"Xue Qinghe" replied honestly. Currently, in the Douluo Continent, whether it's industry or manufacturing, everything is underdeveloped and extremely backward!

The ways to earn gold soul coins, apart from oppression, mostly lead to crooked paths...

Hearing this, Zhongli couldn't help but take a closer look at "Xue Qinghe."

Did she trust him that much?

From her eyes, Zhongli saw only sincerity. With his vast experience in reading people, he knew this sincerity was genuine.

Qian Renxue truly trusted him, almost unconditionally.

Qian Renxue: Sincerity is the ultimate weapon!

After a brief thought, Zhongli spoke, "To make the empire prosperous, we must first make the common people prosperous."

"Among these, we should selectively develop industry, manufacturing, agriculture, and commerce."

"In regions suitable for cultivation, implement agriculture. In regions unsuitable for cultivation, develop manufacturing and industry."

"As for commerce..."

Qian Renxue listened while taking notes, occasionally raising questions that Zhongli could perfectly answer.

This made Qian Renxue want to say something, but she couldn't find the words.

So impressive!

He wasn't just knowledgeable about astronomy and geography; he seemed omniscient!

He even knew how to develop an empire, transition from agriculture to industry, and then from industry to commerce. He explained it all clearly!

A little reasoning made it apparent that Zhongli's words were entirely feasible...

He wasn't just talking in theory; it was as if he had actually managed an empire!

How strange!

Isn't the Douluo Continent home to only the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire?

Zhongli's seemingly "practical" development path left Qian Renxue's eyes filled with admiration.

So amazing, is this how to solve it?

Suddenly, "Xue Qinghe" seemed to think of something and instinctively said, "But, but the land is almost all in the hands of the nobility. This..."

This was a very serious issue. The land was in the hands of the royal family, nobility, and various factions.

Commoners didn't have their own land. The land they farmed belonged to the nobility, not to them.

This is one of the reasons why, despite working hard and having good harvests, they could only manage one meal a day.

If they can't even get enough to eat, how can they hope to awaken soul power and powerful martial souls?

That's harder than winning the lottery.

Hearing this, Zhongli touched his chin and said nothing, instead looking at "Xue Qinghe."

Did she really think of herself as the crown prince?

How much do the interests of the Heaven Dou Empire's nobility have to do with her?

Of course, doing this would certainly provoke resistance from the nobility, and a great war would be inevitable.

Ultimately, it would still require force to solve this issue.

"Focus on your cultivation. When you become strong enough and have enough supporters, you'll find that nothing is impossible to achieve," Zhongli advised earnestly.

Liyue couldn't have reached its current golden age relying solely on him.

"Xue Qinghe" was momentarily stunned, seemingly thinking of something, and looked at Zhongli thoughtfully before finally nodding.

Yes, she must cultivate diligently.

She was destined to become the Angel God.

Once she becomes a god, the resistance from the nobles would be insignificant.

With the guidance and support of the Geo Archon, she would surely be able to establish a prosperous era!

"Sigh~"

"Why does Paimon understand every word you say, but can't grasp what you're talking about?" Paimon said, nibbling on an unknown fruit.

The two of them kept talking endlessly, but she truly couldn't comprehend what they meant!

It seemed like some recounting of how Zhongli once established Liyue...

Yet it also seemed to incorporate some new elements.

"Little Paimon, everything on the table is yours. Enjoy your meal. If it's not enough, ask for more from the auction house."

"Huh? Okay!"

"Xue Qinghe" had figured out Paimon's nature—give her some food and she'd be quiet for a while.

Meanwhile, in a less crowded area, Tang San and Xiao Wu were discussing something.

"These people look down on others just because we're not wealthy!" Xiao Wu said indignantly, her cheeks puffed with anger.

"We're also guests, aren't we?"

Before Tang San could respond, a gentle voice chimed in.

"Little girl, you can't really blame them. To them, you hold no value."

"Naturally, they won't pay you any respect or greet you warmly."

Hearing this, Tang San and Xiao Wu turned towards the voice. It was a middle-aged man dressed in luxurious clothes, holding a staff.

He was also masked, hiding his true appearance.

Behind him stood an elderly man with a straight posture and flowing white hair.

Suddenly, the elderly man trembled with excitement.

When luck strikes, nothing can stop it!

Without Dugu Bo's intervention, Tang San had never encountered the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well...

No, Zhongli had already moved the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Even if Tang San had met Dugu Bo, he wouldn't have encountered it.

Without the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, he naturally wouldn't have found the Yearning Heartbroken Red!

In front of a Super Douluo of level 96, Xiao Wu had no place to hide!

Feeling the intense gaze from Chen Xin, Xiao Wu suddenly felt uneasy, as if something bad was going to happen.

This old man's gaze was too fervent.

"Oh~ How did this situation come about?"

"We are also guests, just like everyone else. Why are we treated differently?"

Seeing that this person spoke elegantly and seemed extraordinary, Tang San decided to engage with him.

"It's simple. They, too, are commodities."

"But you don't have the means to purchase these commodities..."

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