Time to Hunt Chapter 83: Knowing the Coordinates of the Secret Realm
Xiao Liming is not so arrogant as to think that with a group of disciples at the sixth level of Xuanqi and him, the master of the tenth level of Xuanqi, he can really dominate the outside world.
The place where he can truly become king is in the mountains and wilderness of the Martial Spirit Realm.
And this is because in the Martial Spirit Realm, there cannot be a strong man who can surpass the tenth level of Xuanqi.
Otherwise, it is still unknown whether Eagle Flag Gate can maintain its current status.
But this time Pei Qi came, and Xiao Liming saw some good aspects.
Those are the antique calligraphy and paintings that have been piled up, and they finally have a use.
Judging from the current population of Yingqimen, all the money exchanged for food is enough to last for quite a long time.
Even if it continues to develop and expand in the future, it will still be able to remain strong for a long time.
Thinking of expansion, an idea suddenly flashed in Xiao Liming's mind.
In Juxian Hall, Xiao Liming directly summoned Chang Wuyou and Bai Buqun.
"Why did the master come to us for something?" Everyone looked at each other, and Chang Wuyou was the first to ask.
Xiao Liming looked at a few people and asked: "How many villages are there from Beiyu to Sanying Mountain, and how many people are there?"
Hearing this, Chang Wuyou and others looked at each other.
Heji accepted the question and replied: "There are seven villages in the Northern Territory. The large ones have a population of thousands, and the small ones have a population of only one or two hundred. The estimated population is about six to seven thousand."
Similar to the Mitaka Mountain boundary, the Tiger Gang in the past would also collect protection fees from nearby villages.
The way they collect is also based on head count.
Therefore, we don’t know exactly how many people there are in each village at what time, but we can also roughly know a number.
"In the past, how much silver did these villages contribute each year?" Xiao Liming asked again.
Xia Mucheng immediately replied: "According to the proportion of young people in the village, each young person is worth one tael of silver per year."
"It's almost the same in the Northern Region." Lu Dapao said.
Hearing this, Xiao Liming already knew something in his mind.
According to the information provided by Huateke, there are currently five villages near the Mitaka Mountain boundary, with a combined population of two to three thousand people.
If we exclude the old and the young, the young and the strong will only account for one-third or one-fourth.
After one year, that is less than one thousand taels of silver.
Judging from the previous population ratio of Yingqimen, it would consume seven or eight hundred taels in a year.
In this way, we can barely break even.
Xiao Liming finally understood why the mountains were so poor before.
"I plan to change the current rules for offering sacrifices." After pondering for a while, Xiao Liming said slowly.
Hua Tieke cupped his hands and said: "Master, please speak frankly, we are here to listen!"
"In the future, the village will charge a tael of silver in proportion to the number of people in the household, based on the ratio of young and strong people. Each household with less than five people will charge one tael of silver, and every additional five people in the future will charge one tael more."
While talking, Xiao Liming was observing everyone's expressions.
After a pause, he continued: "In addition, Yingqimen recruits disciples from all villages and only requires young and strong people. If each household has one young and strong person, the silver taels will be reduced by half, and if there are three young people from each household, the silver taels will be waived.
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"If in each village, according to the population ratio, more than half of the young people joining Yingqimen in the village will be exempted from the above payment."
As soon as these words came out, many people's expressions changed slightly.
Only Chang Wuyou's expression remained unchanged, but his hand twirling his beard seemed to pause for half a minute.
Xiao Liming turned a blind eye and continued: "Similarly, if the proportion of young people joining the Yingqimen in each village is less than 30%, the silver taels provided to each household in the village will be doubled."
"But if there are those who don't follow, what should you do?"
"Please rest assured, Master, I will know what to do!"
Everyone else bowed their heads in response.
In the last sentence, they smelled a strong smell of chilling.
Now no matter who it is, they already understand what Xiao Liming is planning to do.
This is clearly to expand the power of the sect, and it is done so by the most direct and toughest means.
If the sect master's order is followed, the number of sect members in the Yingqi Sect will definitely double or triple on the original basis in a short period of time.
In the same way, the stronger the Eagle Flag Sect is, the greater the benefits they will receive as senior managers of the sect.
However, doing so is not without some hidden dangers.
Lu Dapao said in a deep voice: "If we do this, the amount of silver offered will definitely be greatly reduced. When the brothers increase their consumption, it will also be a big problem."
"Don't worry, I know this of course. Don't forget what we do. The silver provided by these villages is not the main source of income." Xiao Liming said with a smile.
Since he has made this decision, he must have given it some thought.
Hearing this, Lu Dapao suddenly felt enlightened.
Yes, they are green forest forces.
In Green Forest's business, there are many sources of income.
Everything is more than the protection fee collected from the donor, and it also comes faster.
Especially with the current strength of the Eagle Flag Sect, there are few who can compete with them.
It's not impossible to extend a hand outside the territory governed by the Eagle Flag Sect.
Then, Xiao Liming looked at Chang Wuyou and said, "Work harder at Benlei Hall and do a good job in teaching the skills."
"At least within a short period of time, try to improve the strength of the disciples as much as possible. At least it must be able to bring it out, so that it will not be useless at all."
"Don't worry, Master, there is no need to worry about this matter."
"Um."
In the room at night, Xiao Liming was playing with a bronze token in his hand, and the information about the token appeared in his mind.
He was actually very interested in this unexpected token and the information about the secret realm of ancient martial arts hidden in the token.
However, it was important to deal with Novice Village No. 555 before, so I put aside my thoughts for the time being.
Now that he is temporarily free, Xiao Liming plans to take a look and see where this so-called secret realm of ancient martial arts is.
As the mind is immersed in the bronze token, a vague connection is born and gradually becomes solid.
At the same time, a place name coordinate appeared in Xiao Liming's mind.
"You used the treasure hunt token!"
"You have obtained the location of the ancient martial arts secret realm!"
Xiao Liming put down the bronze token. At that moment, he had already obtained the location of the ancient martial arts secret realm.
But the location of this ancient martial arts secret realm made him a little surprised.
"In the two pass areas in the southeast?"
After learning the coordinates of the secret realm, Xiao Liming looked confused.
"Isn't that the territory of the Underworld Sect?"
According to Hua Tieke and Xia Mucheng's previous statements, the forces in that place were even more difficult to conquer than the royal warlords.
But now the coordinates of the Guwu Secret Realm are displayed at the Southeast Pass, which forces Xiao Liming to change his initial thoughts.
Although he had the idea to conquer the Underworld Sect, he had no intention of taking action immediately.
Now the Eagle Flag Sect's strength is barely able to control both Miting Mountain and the Northern Territory.
It is true that the intermediate sect is powerful, but no matter how strong it is, it can only have 500 people.
Such a number of people are naturally powerful when gathered together.
But if it is spread too widely, the difference will be too big.
This is also the reason why Xiao Liming wants to recruit young people from various villages to expand the Eagle Flag Gate.
The purpose is to expand the territory in the future and have enough manpower to defend it.
Otherwise, if you conquer a piece of territory and cannot hold it, you will have to throw it away.