Chapter 174

Chapter 174: Lord Expands Territory!

“I need you to help me with something,” Xu Ming looked at Yuan Yu and slowly said.

“Lord, please speak. As long as it’s within Yuan Yu’s power, I will definitely assist.”

Yuan Yu nodded, noticing the serious demeanor of his lord, realizing it must be an important matter.

Moreover, this was the first time Lord had ever asked for his help, so Yuan Yu’s expression carried a sense of solemnity.

“I see you also have something to say to me?” Xu Ming noticed the golden-bodied toad holding a letter in his palm, the envelope reading “To Lord.”

“Indeed.” Yuan Yu scratched his head, “I do have some things to discuss with Lord. It’s all written here, and once I burn this letter, Lord can perceive its contents.”

“Hmm.” Xu Ming nodded, “You don’t need to burn it now; just tell me directly. But should I go first or you?”

“Lord, please go first. If I cannot help Lord, then I wouldn’t have the right to make any requests either.” Yuan Yu smiled.

“Alright, I’ll go first.” Xu Ming crossed his arms behind his back, “Do you know how to set up formations? Or is there anyone in White洼Secret Realm who knows how?”

Yuan Yu chuckled, “To be honest, Lord, I have a basic understanding of formations. However, may I ask why Lord needs to set one up?”

“I want to kill a Golden Core Realm Dragon.” Xu Ming bluntly stated.

Yuan Yu: “…”

“If that’s the case, I do have a few formations taught to me by a high monk. They are particularly effective against dragons.” Yuan Yu said, “And if Lord doesn’t mind, I can assist from the sidelines.”

“Good.” Xu Ming didn’t refuse and projected a strand of divine consciousness into Yuan Yu’s mind, representing the location of Shi Family Village, “Then come help me. How many days would it take for you to leave White洼Secret Realm and reach here?”

Yuan Yu carefully considered, “Two days! I will definitely be by Lord’s side within two days!”

Xu Ming: “That’s troublesome.”

Yuan Yu: “Lord, no need for such formality.”

Xu Ming looked at Yuan Yu, “I’ve finished speaking about my matter. Now, you can talk about yours.”

Yuan Yu smiled, “Reporting to Lord, I, along with Wolf, Sparrow, and Tiger, wish to leave White洼Secret Realm and explore the outside world to seek our own opportunities, hoping to advance further in cultivation.”

“If you wish to leave, then leave. The door leading to the outside world only requires reaching the Dragon Gate Realm, no need for my approval,” Xu Ming said.

Yuan Yu shook his head, “Lord, while White洼Secret Realm is small, it’s still a place with social norms. There are good beasts and bad ones. With us guarding, the bad ones wouldn’t dare act recklessly.

But once we leave, the order in White洼Secret Realm might become chaotic. Therefore, before I leave, I humbly request Lord to appoint a beast to manage White洼Secret Realm.”

Xu Ming understood Yuan Yu’s meaning. After they left, without the strongest forces present, it would be akin to when the tiger leaves the mountain, the monkeys reign supreme.

However, if he appointed a capable beast race to manage Baiwa City on his behalf, the chosen one would receive the world’s destiny blessing, advancing to the next level of cultivation.

“Do you have someone in mind?” Xu Ming asked.

Yuan Yu replied, “Yes, Lizard from the beef stall. His strength is in the late Dragon Gate Realm. He has been stuck at this level for years without breaking through. If Lord favors him, White洼Secret Realm will grant him some destiny blessings, perhaps allowing him to enter the early Golden Core Realm.

Let him lead the Old Dog Constable Squad to maintain order in White洼Secret Realm, which would be relatively easy.”

“Good.”

Xu Ming wasted no words, pointing a finger into the air.

In the sky above White洼Secret Realm, a piece of white paper appeared.

The common people of White洼Secret Realm all looked up.

Lizard, who was chopping beef at his stall, stopped his knife, looked up at the sky.

He had a premonition.

This piece of white paper seemed to be directed at him.

The next moment, Xu Ming’s voice resonated throughout White洼Secret Realm:

“From today onward, Lizard shall be the County Magistrate of White洼Secret Realm, leading the Old Dog Constable Squad to maintain stability and order in White洼Secret Realm.”

The diners all turned their gaze toward Lizard, not expecting this person to gain the favor of the Heavenly Way Lord.

Lizard hesitated for a moment, then quickly stepped forward, kneeling down to “receive the decree”: “Your humble servant shall not disgrace the mission!”

The imperial decree transformed into a streak of light, merging into Lizard’s body.

Lizard felt warmth spreading through his body, and the bottleneck that he couldn’t break through seemed to loosen slightly.

Lizard was overjoyed! He could feel that if he entered seclusion soon, within five days, he would break through to the Golden Core Realm!

After the appointment, Xu Ming’s divine consciousness withdrew from White洼Secret Realm, and he used a Dao Rain talisman to summon a rain of Dao.

In the courtyard of the village chief of Shi Family Village, Xu Ming opened his eyes. His next task was to wait for Yuan Yu to arrive.

At the same time, by a small stream, a twisted portal opened.

A toad, a wolf, a tiger, and a sparrow flew out.

“Is this the outside world?” The sparrow transformed into a young girl, looking around curiously, “It seems not much different from our White洼Secret Realm, does it?”

The wolf smiled, “The rules of the greater world are far more complete than those of White洼Secret Realm. In White洼Secret Realm, reaching the Golden Core Realm is already the limit, but in this vast world, there exist Yuan Infant, Jade Purity, Immortal, Ascension, and even two legendary realms.”

The tiger smiled, “No choice, our hometown lacks resources.”

“Gentlemen, let’s bid farewell here. Please remember what Lord told us: Do not harm innocents and cause chaos among humans,” Toad Yuan Yu said.

The sparrow rolled her eyes at Yuan Yu, “You fat toad, we’re not evil beings. Why would we randomly kill people? By the way, do we really not need to help Lord? More beasts mean more strength.”

Yuan Yu shook his head, “Lord wants to kill an evil dragon. Together with Lord, I think we can handle it. Even if we fail, I can protect Lord’s escape. If you all came, I might not be able to ensure your safety.”

Sparrow: “Alright, alright, we’ll go.”

Yuan Yu: “Take care, gentlemen, don’t die.”

“Hahaha” The wolf laughed loudly, waving goodbye, “White洼Secret Realm is too small. Now that we’re out, we will become regional demon kings, expanding territory for Lord!”