Chapter 255: The Power of the Celestial Sight Eye
Chapter 255: The Power of the Celestial Sight Eye
September 25, 2017
Lu Hai Kong had not previously gathered intelligence on Gao Shun, but ever since Gao Shun's capture, obtaining information about him became much easier.
It was known that Gao Shun's soldiers were also captured alongside him, and they were well-informed about Gao Shun's grudges with the Wang family and his experiences in Shanyu County. Lu Hai Kong could easily learn about these situations with a simple inquiry.
Under these circumstances, Lu Hai Kong could easily deduce Gao Shun's current character.
It must be said that Lu Hai Kong was right on the mark. Initially, Gao Shun's face reddened upon hearing Lu Hai Kong's words, but gradually, he calmed down.
"Don't you want to refute anything?" Lu Hai Kong asked.
Gao Shun inside remained silent. This man had an exceptionally stubborn personality, as stubborn as a rock in a cesspit—both foul and unyielding. He clearly understood why Lu Hai Kong was saying these things; Lu Hai Kong wanted to break down his beliefs and turn him into a mere mountain bandit. If Gao Shun was so easily swayed, he wouldn't be Gao Shun.
On the other hand, Lu Hai Kong himself had a tenacious character. In his eyes, Gao Shun was as foul and unyielding as a rock, and Lu Hai Kong was determined to subdue him.
However, Lu Hai Kong also knew that convincing someone like Gao Shun through words alone was not easy, and he didn't plan to achieve success in one go. When he saw that Gao Shun had entered Sealed Mode, Lu Hai Kong simply left the place.
Lu Hai Kong then went to see Xin Ping, who was having a rather pleasant time. He had asked the guarding mountain bandit for some writing materials, and when Lu Hai Kong arrived, Xin Ping was still writing and drawing.
Compared to Gao Shun, Xin Ping was much easier to communicate with. Lu Hai Kong asked, and Xin Ping answered. He even provided explanations for Lu Hai Kong's uncertainties and readily agreed to write some teaching materials for training low-level officials. The only thing he refused was to leave the prison cell.
Lu Hai Kong found Xin Ping quite interesting. He was both smooth and persistent, willing to obey to preserve his life, but also adamant about not leaving the cell to maintain his integrity. Lu Hai Kong didn't particularly dislike such a person.
As long as Xin Ping could prove his worth, Lu Hai Kong didn't mind keeping him around.
Soon, Lu Hai Kong left the camp and returned to the mountain stronghold. Although he didn't manage to subdue anyone, he still gained something from the encounter.
In the following days, Lu Hai Kong stayed honestly within the mountain stronghold.
The Ghost Shadow Guards were keeping watch on the grasslands, so no major disturbances were expected there. The mountain stronghold was currently in a phase of rapid development, and with Xi Zhi Cai present, Lu Hai Kong, who wasn't particularly skilled in governance, found himself staying in the stronghold, assisting Xi Zhi Cai and Wang Jun in their work.
However, when it came to administrative affairs, Lu Hai Kong struggled with the various trivial matters. Despite frequently visiting Xi Zhi Cai to seek advice on governance issues, Lu Hai Kong's sudden flashes of inspiration often caused trouble for Xi Zhi Cai.
Xi Zhi Cai, with his gentle attitude, would seriously consider Lu Hai Kong's spontaneous ideas and then find a way to return the impractical tasks back to Lu Hai Kong, asking him to handle them himself.
After several such incidents, Lu Hai Kong learned from his experiences and gained a deeper understanding through his interactions with Xi Zhi Cai.
In the blink of an eye, Lu Hai Kong had been back at the mountain stronghold for five days.
The grasslands remained calm, and the land reclamation project outside the mountain stronghold continued with fervor.
With Lu Hai Kong's recent discovery of the Celestial Sight Eye, the blacksmith camp worked tirelessly to produce farming tools. Wang Shou also contributed by providing cows for the pasture. The land reclamation project proceeded smoothly, but Xi Zhi Cai and Wang Jun encountered challenges with water resources.
Although a small river flowed through the mountain stronghold, it didn't provide an easy solution for water supply. The river flowed into the mountains and underground, making it difficult to divert water. Xi Zhi Cai and Wang Jun had to search for new water sources.
- Neurological: Increased risk of neurological issues like cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and learning disabilities.
- Vision and Hearing: Vision and hearing impairments.
- Cerebral Palsy: Increased risk of cerebral palsy, or other respiratory issues.
- Cerebral Palsy: Increased risk of developmental delays and learning disabilities.
- Cerebral Palsy: Potential for cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities.
- Other Health Issues: Increased risk of various health issues like epilepsy, gastrointestinal problems, and behavioral disorders.
The discovery of the Celestial Sight Eye proved invaluable at this time. Lu Hai Kong spent 20,000 gold to use its first function, successfully finding a large reservoir lake in the nearby mountains.
This reservoir was ideally located near the mountain stronghold, and despite some challenging terrain, it was possible to divert water with a well-executed project.
This achievement boosted Lu Hai Kong's reputation within the mountain stronghold, especially among the newly joined civilians.
During this use of the Celestial Sight Eye, Lu Hai Kong also utilized its second function. The so-called resource points included not only construction resources like stone, iron, and copper but also leveling points for the mountain stronghold's leveling camp. With a single scan, Lu Hai Kong gained control over these resources within a 300-mile radius.
To Lu Hai Kong's surprise, the resources within the 300-mile radius of the mountain stronghold were much richer than he had imagined.
Within this radius, there were:
- Iron Mines: Three iron mines.
- Stone Quarry: One stone quarry.
- Copper Mine: One copper mine.
However, these resources were located deep in the mountains, making their exact positions unknown and currently inaccessible for mining, leaving Lu Hai Kong slightly disappointed.
Chapter end
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