The reactions from all the sides were almost the same, after the death of Hagan, they didn't want to do anything with Hao Ren. After all, this man was just too strong. However, the flames of war had not yet been extinguished completely.
Hao Ren was sitting inside the garden in the Centre Palace with his eyes closed. He was cultivating the new sword skills that he has created these days; however, he didn't get a chance to try them. After all, Hagan was completely useless as an opponent. Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on NoveI(F)ire.net
Ye Jian told him that after the family members received the news that Hagan was dead, the family members directly abandoned their ancestral house. The wife of Hagan was rounded up by the families of those who had been working in the house and she was beaten up.
Hao Ren was initially very surprised, because he didn't expect something . Upon listening to the greater details, it was found that the lady was poisoned by the servants and then she was given a walk of shame. The reason behind this betrayal was her overbearing persona over the decades. She had killed many people over petty issues.
Hao Ren sighed and shook his head, and he forgot everything else other than cultivation. After two months of the battle, the tremors calmed down and many people began to come up with new schemes.
Ye Yue appeared outside the garden to meet him. Hao Ren opened his eyes and the young lady came over and bowed before she said, "Big brother, there is a news. It is said that in the east of the Spirit Siphon Continent, there is a force that is ten times bigger than the Spirit Siphon Council."
Hao Ren raised his brow and asked, "Yue, did you find out how big this continent is?"
Ye Yue nodded and took out a couple of maps as she said, "I did make a comparison, and this is the result."
Hao Ren looked at the two maps and sighed as he said, "I knew it. This place is three times bigger than the Spirit Shimmer Continent. What about the research on the top powers?"
Ye Yue replied, "There are many sects and martial arts halls. They work in coexistence with the kingdoms and the monarchies."
Hao Ren nodded and said, "That is understandable, after all, there is not much difference in cultivation realms. Any of these so-called sect members have been on our side of the world?"
Ye Yue shook her head and replied, "They are not skilled enough to cross the barrier. However, big brother, there is something that I noticed."
Hao Ren nodded and asked, "Spill."
Ye Yue smiled and replied, "These sects are not our enemies, they usually only focus on the growth of their disciples, and someone from the cities nearby would post the missions and issue rewards to them. What they need is resources. So, if we can share a part of the resources to them, then it would be brilliant."
Hao Ren nodded and said, "While what you said is true, but I am sure that these people haven't been honest with anyone. They must have some old relics living in some hidden places that have stepped over the World realm."
Ye Yue was surprised and then she said, "Hiding them from the world laws to keep the card up their sleeves in case some desperate situation arises. This… this is so cunning."
Hao Ren rolled his eyes and said, "Not everyone is like us, devoid of the old relics. That is why I haven't made any move to attack any other countries. We need to gain a foothold and for that, we will need to gain prestige. We don't have any enmity with the sects or anyone apart from the Spirit Siphon Council, so I was thinking if I should go out on the journey to explore this place with Lingshi?"
Ye Yue frowned and then said, "If you want to do that, they what about the Crescent Moon Empire? You want to play hands-off shopkeeper again?"
Hao Ren smiled and said, "Haven't I been doing that from day one? Mei and the rest of you can handle the issues that may arise there. Plus, you have Yin and Yang with you, if need be, you can call us using the spiritual connection between them."
Ye Yue frowned and said, "Let us put this proposal before the court and then see how they react before you decide to do anything. After you ascended the throne, your life stopped belonging to you only."
Hao Ren sighed and said, "You know I regret that day as well. It was all because of Lingshi putting me on the pedestal."
Ye Yue shook her head and said, "I am going over the other side of the ocean and then I will give them the plan you have come up with. Let us see how they react."
Hao Ren nodded and closed his eyes as he took out the sword intent grass and directly put it inside his mouth. The herb was known for its terrifying property of emitting natural sword intent and Hao Ren put it directly in the mouth seemed to be a bit hasty.
*Good boy, you have guts I will give you that much. Now try to sense and comprehend as much as you can before condensing it on the halo…*
The system was still talking when Hao Ren yelled, 'Shut the fuck up and let me focus. I know what I need to do, lousy system. Fuck off.'
The system fell silent and Hao Ren began to cultivate.
In the court, Han Lingshi was sitting on the Moon Throne, and Ye Yue was reading the few reports that she complied in the Spirit Siphon Continent infiltration. Then she coughed and told the plan that Hao Ren had proposed, and suddenly, everyone sighed collectively.
Han Lingshi couldn't help but chuckle and said, "What are you all sighing for? He wants to explore so that he can grow stronger. You all just misunderstand him. Well, I will talk with him and see how it goes."
Hao Mei sighed and said, "These two are hopeless. Let us see about the governing body plan."