Set foot on Xishan again, this time Ding Yi was embarrassed because he was carried up on Rose's back.

Although the mountain in Xishan is not high, it is covered with ice and snow and the mountain road is steep and slippery. It is still risky for a child like Ding Yi to hike up the mountain in such weather.

Zong Xiao was reviewing a chess game at a small pavilion on the top of the mountain. This was a game he played with Wang Jiansheng a few years ago. In the end, he lost by three and a half eyes. Zong Xiao secretly said: He is worthy of being a disciple of Master Winger. South and North Crossing is indeed worthy of his reputation.

I still underestimated this person from the southeast.

Mu Haoran personally led Ding Yi to the small pavilion on the top of the mountain. Zong Xiao ignored Ding Yi and was still studying the game of chess with Wang Jiansheng alone.

Ding Yi knew that Zong Xiao felt a little unhappy that he had rashly accepted so many victims. This was obviously an attitude that he did not approve of his actions.

This is a battle of ideas, and Ding Yi also knows that it will be difficult for him to convince Zong Xiao no matter what. But this is his persistence. Even if Zong Xiao still refuses to forgive him in the end, he still has to persist.

The temperature on the top of the mountain was very low and the mountain wind was strong. Ding Yi stood still outside the pavilion. In fact, his legs were almost frozen to the ground. The mountain wind swept the snow powder, and a thin layer fell on his body. He also

He endured the discomfort and tried his best to persevere. Rose stood by his side to accompany him through the cold, but she was a cultivator, so her situation was obviously much better than Ding Yi's.

About half an hour later, the black and white chess pieces turned into two streams of water and returned to their own chess jars. Mu Haoran lit the red clay tea stove and brewed a cup of fragrant tea. Zong Xiao took it and took a sip before letting Ting know.

Ding Yi and Rose outside entered the pavilion.

Ding Yi is a young man that Zong Xiao is very optimistic about. As the saying goes, deep love comes with deep responsibility. Being able to elevate Ding Yi to the same status as Mu Haoran, it is conceivable that Zong Xiao also has great expectations for Ding Yi.

But what Ding Yi is doing now is obviously something Zong Xiao cannot approve of.

"The benevolence of women" is Zong Xiao's evaluation of Ding Yi.

When a general achieves great things, his methods and character are particularly important. Apparently Ding Yi's approach made Zong Xiao extremely dissatisfied.

"Do you know where you went wrong?" Zongxiao asked sharply.

Ding Yi knelt down and sat in front of Zong Xiao, his little body straight.

"Uncle Zong, I don't feel that I have done anything wrong." The stubborn young man did not feel that he had done anything wrong.

"I know what Uncle Zong means. I feel that I have some benevolence as a woman and have brought a huge burden to myself. In the eyes of Uncle Zong, these old, weak, sick and disabled people may be burdens and useless people. Millions of villagers outside the city are waiting for them at any time.

These people can be replaced.”

"However, Uncle Zong and I have different opinions. These commoners are leftovers selected by the Chamber of Commerce from major aristocratic families. Many of them are already very old and have no special skills. Some young people have not even studied yet.

age, but these people are my neighbors in Jiyun City, and many of them are even my classmates. I drove them out of the city and left them to fend for themselves. I can't accept this emotionally and rationally.

Furthermore, such cold weather has driven these people out of the city. Most of them have no skills in living in the wild. Facing the cruel wilderness and those savage villagers, their chances of survival are almost zero. I feel unbearable."

"Looking at it from another perspective, these 80,000 to 90,000 civilians, including 20,000 to 30,000 teenagers and children, I rescued them at this time. When they grow up in four to five years or even longer, they will be my focus.

For my subordinates, all I paid was a little gold, and what I gained was their future. I could teach them and mold them into the professionals I wanted.

Those who are old, weak, sick, and disabled are not completely out of labor. They are not craftsmen, but many of them have rich production and life experience, and some of them also have some great talents. I rescue them and save them from hunger, cold, and death. Death, they are all grateful, and I believe they will work hard to repay everything I have done for them. I even have no doubt that their carefulness, hard work, and diligence are far more than those of the selected craftsmen. , because they know how they got everything they have now.”

"In fact, there are not many people who are physically disabled. Some can return to normal through treatment. As for those who are physically disabled, their requirements are just three meals a day, and they are not without limbs. Many of them You can also work in special positions. In short, Xintiandi does not support idle people. They are all employees who want to create wealth for Xintiandi. However, Xintiandi is just a start-up and there is a big gap in funds, so I hope Uncle Zong can continue to support Xintiandi... "

Zong Xiao showed his face and remained silent.

Ding Yi winked at Rose beside him, and Rose quickly took out a stack of drawings from the backpack he carried with him.

"Uncle Zong, I know that it is impossible for you to continue to support my plan with the help of the One-horned Immortal puppet. So I came up with a new type of puppet, hoping that it can gain my uncle's discernment."

"The puppet I developed is called the car puppet. I took a ride on it and was inspired by it. I know that in the capital and some big cities, there are some means of transportation for cultivation, whether it is a sword or an object. In fact, These are only special items for cultivators.

But after all, there are still many mortals in this world, and there are actually many inconveniences to hitchhiking. The smell of SF horses alone is not that good to be honest, and there are many requirements for raising SF horses.

The car puppet I developed is different. First of all, in terms of speed, this car puppet can completely crush the SF Horse. There is no doubt about this. Secondly, we can try our best to meet the requirements at all levels in terms of safety and comfort. Moreover, the driving operation is simple, it can overcome various inconveniences caused by some environments, and it can be modified appropriately according to the requirements of customers. It can be said that the future is bright. More than 3,000 cities in the empire will be our market, starting with Jiyun City For example, I roughly estimate that this kind of car puppet can have a market of at least 500 units. If it is promoted nationwide, it will be an incredible number..."

"Playing with things makes you lose your ambition!" Zong Xiao coldly interrupted Ding Yi's speech and walked away.

Ding Yi was stunned for a while. He had racked his brains these days to finally come up with such a new type of puppet. He thought that with this new type of puppet machine, he could win Zong Xiao's support. Little did he know that he was actually making the mistake of preconceptions again. .

He considered the development and feasibility of this thing with a mortal's thinking, but he didn't know that cultivators were not interested in the type of products he developed. Most cultivators, especially cultivators above the spiritual level, have With the ability to control the sky, who would be interested in this quasi-spiritual-level chariot. Besides, the chariots ridden by wealthy families from various aristocratic families are all rare and rare beasts. The rarer they are, the more sought-after they are. It is a symbol of status. It can be said that Ding Yi's ideas are completely inconsistent with the thinking of cultivators.

Mu Haoran looked at Ding Yi who was still stunned and said: "Xiao Yi, do you know how much the grandmaster expects from you? With your intelligence, you can't fail to see that the grandmaster means to cultivate you. But you didn't understand it.

It’s all the painstaking efforts of the grandmaster. The grandmaster is not looking for a disciple who can make money. There are so many businessmen in this world who can make money. If you only know how to make money, the grandmaster may not even let you meet him. Think about it carefully."

"Brother Mu, the master's intention is nothing more than asking me to abandon those helpless civilians. But brother Mu, you are also a person living in this city. You can watch your neighbors and classmates...

The acquaintances who greeted them with a smile a few days ago were driven into the wild without any care? Even if you raise a kitten or puppy, they will have feelings for a long time. Are these living people not as good as a puppy?

Kittens and puppies?”

Mu Haoran was speechless, sighed, turned and left.

The mountain wind was biting, and what was even colder was the human heart. Ding Yi was stunned for a while and stood up. Rose looked at the young man in front of her with some unbearable feelings, but her good professionalism kept her awake and rational.

"Master Ding, what should we do now?"

Ding Yi's excitement waned and he said softly: "Let's go."

Looking at the Mu family building complex in Qiongshan Yuyu, Ding Yi sighed secretly.

It was easy to go up the mountain but difficult to go down, but with the help of a spiritual cultivator like Mei Mei, the descent was very fast. However, on the way, he happened to meet Mu Yanran and his party who were returning from hunting.

The Qingyun Sect has a very good third-level hunting ground. It is certainly impossible for cultivators like Lan Xuan, Hua Yingjun and others to hunt ordinary beasts such as tigers, leopards, jackals, and wolves, because these are not challenging for them, even for the weakest Mu among them.

Yanran can also easily hunt these beasts that are considered extremely ferocious to mortals.

What they hunt are some demonized creatures, which are, to put it bluntly, beasts with supernatural powers. The Empire's hunting grounds also have certain criteria for judging. The most common creatures such as jackals, tigers and leopards can only be regarded as primary hunting grounds, such as the Split Wind Rabbit.

, poison dart frogs, dire wolves, such settlements are second-level hunting grounds. Only settlements composed of creatures such as earth dragons, lightning leopards, saber-toothed tigers, and armored dragons can be called third-level hunting grounds.

Every year, the Qingyun Sect breeds many strong beasts to enrich the population of the hunting ground. At the same time, the hunting ground is also a place to sharpen the mind of the disciples.

Mu Yanran was just a make-up person. She was only happy that the hunting outfit she was wearing could have an occasion to participate in. After killing those ferocious beasts, she put on a few poses and had people record them with photo beads.

interested.

But obviously everyone had a great time at the hunting ground these days, and they enjoyed the enthusiastic moves of the Qingyun Sect.

Wait, Nong Li spent a few pleasant days with them.

To be honest, Ding Yi is still a little resistant to these proud men. The tragedy of Jiyun City happened right in front of their eyes. They are all capable cultivators, but they spend their time playing and playing, and they are not interested in the common people.

He didn't care about his death or injury. However, this group of people treated Ding Yi very well. Even the little witch Hua Yingzi still protected Ding Yi like a big sister.

Ding Yi met the group of returning young cultivators with mixed emotions. Lan Xuan grabbed Ding Yi's neck and hugged him to him: "Xiao Yi, it's a pity that I didn't take you to the hunting ground this time. You didn't watch.

Brother, I can see my style, clouded leopard, iron-skinned pig, such powerful beasts. Brother, I killed seven of them by myself..."

Jian Shubao interrupted: "Yes, Xiao Yi didn't see how embarrassing you were when you were pushed into the tree by Hug Bear and almost peed your pants." Everyone laughed.

Mu Yanran frowned: "Senior brother, don't talk nonsense." Jian Shubao immediately scratched his head and pretended to be a gentleman again.

Mu Yanran took out the photo beads and waved them in front of Ding Yi's eyes and said, "Xiao Yi, we took a lot of interesting images this time. Come and take a look with us."

Ding Yi said: "No, actually I came to see the grandmaster this time. I have just met him..."

Lan Xuan would let him go, tie his neck, and take him back up the mountain without any explanation. Ding Yi had no choice but to follow them and return to the Xishan Villa.

"By the way, Xiao Yi, what do you want to see the grandmaster for?" Lan Xuan couldn't help but ask on the way.

To be honest, Zong Xiao's judgment about Jiyun City's two prides once made these young cultivators a little unhappy. Mu Haoran's outstanding performance was acceptable to them, but Xiao Ding Yi was promoted to the point where he surpassed them, which made them a little bit annoyed.

It was disgusting. However, as a great master from the capital, Zongxiao's vision and knowledge left them speechless, and they had to re-examine this kid on the periphery of their circle.

When Rose led Ding Yi up the mountain, they basically used the lightening skills of the vertical ladder. Lan Xuan and the others each used different body techniques, such as walking on the clouds, rising from the ground, shooting stars chasing the moon... Even Mu

Yanran also knows the ultimate mysterious skill of growing lotuses step by step.

Ding Yi had long since lost interest in this group of talents in the world of cultivation. So what if he was envious, jealous, and resentful? It would not bring about the awakening of his own bloodline.

At this moment, being pinched by Lan Xuan, I had to honestly tell the story of how I came here.

"What? You took in 80,000 to 90,000 mortals?" Hua Yingzi was shocked. She was still a little concerned about Ding Yi, her younger brother.

"Xiao Yi, are you crazy? What is the use of taking in these old, weak, sick and disabled people? They are all useless beings. Letting them live in this world is a waste of food! How can a smart child like you do this?

Why do you do such a stupid thing?"

It seemed that the minds of cultivators and ordinary people were really different. Ding Yi could not refute them, so he could only repeat the same rhetoric he used to persuade Zong Xiao.

At this time, everyone had entered the villa again, and Lan Xuan put Ding Yi on the ground.

"Xiao Yi, are you short of money now?" Mu Yanran asked.

"Yeah!" Ding Yi admitted honestly.

Mu Yanran looked at the little boy in front of her, her big eyes blinked a few times, and she seemed to have made a decision.

"Xiao Yi, tell sister, how much money do you still have?"

Ding Yi looked at the incomparably beautiful figure in front of him, thought for a while and said, "At least one hundred thousand gold yuan is still missing."

"Xiao Yi, you wait here." Mu Yanran suddenly said, turned around and walked indoors. After a while, she held a beautiful box in her hands, and behind her was a maid, who was carrying a big

Xianlong came over.

Mu Yanran put the box on the table and waved to Ding Yi.

"Xiao Yi, here are two hundred gold dollars. These are some valuable jewelry and jades, worth at least twenty to thirty thousand gold dollars. Those are some rare and rare cultivation items, which are estimated to be worth fifty or sixty thousand.

It looks like a gold dollar, Xiao Yi, you can use it to do good deeds."

Ding Yi was shocked and said quickly: "Sister Mu, these are your private collections. I don't want them. I will solve the money problem myself..."

Mu Yanran smiled and said: "You have come here to ask for help. Obviously you can't raise such a large sum of money. In fact, this is where I grew up, and I can't bear to see it here."

The common people are suffering, so let’s take this as part of my heart.”
Chapter completed!