This scene's appearance caused martial artists throughout Liaoning Province to stir. Initially, they had scoffed at Chu Tian's previous words, dismissing them with pursed lips. Some martial artists even gathered to critique the figure on the screen, chattering and laughing.
The ordinary people, recently released from captivity and having just generated Qi, were serving them, fetching tea and pouring water. When they first heard Chu Tian's words, they harbored some hope but felt nothing significant. The martial artists now seated in their homes were like deities in their eyes.
However, when the scene shifted to the mountain of severed heads, these ordinary people's hearts trembled. Some even screamed in terror, yet their hearts were filled with hope. This was because the man from before had stated these were the heads of all those who had invaded ordinary homes in Binhai City, killed, and annihilated. He had also ordered the Ninth Office and the eight great families to rescue their people, executing a kill order, meaning to eliminate these villains completely, leaving none behind. Did this mean they could be saved? Hope bloomed in their hearts, and they prayed for those who could save them to come quickly.
Unlike these ordinary people, the martial artists were exceptionally shocked. Some even saw their friends and fellow disciples among the piles of heads. Their gazes immediately turned cold. Of course, some of the more timid felt their hair stand on end and harbored thoughts of retreat.
Then there was a portion who were inherently wicked. Upon hearing Chu Tian's words and seeing the heads, a malicious thought arose in their hearts. They cast chilling glances at the ordinary people beside them, contemplating a mutual destruction. But just as this thought emerged, the screen shifted back to Chu Tian.
"Of course, the emergence of spiritual energy is a boon to the martial world. I cannot stop everyone's development. Now, there is a method for everyone to enjoy this blessing without being eradicated. Everyone can report to the Ninth Office to declare the areas they occupy. Once recorded, you can safely enjoy the baptism of spiritual energy. Of course, you are all undoubtedly not lacking in money. However, ordinary people living here need money. To enjoy spiritual energy, you will need to pay an additional fee. Of course, you can pay a higher fee to purchase multiple supplies of spiritual energy within the Heavenly Dao time. I believe this should not be difficult for you. For us cultivators, money is an external possession. If you can achieve this, you will become authorized individuals absorbing spiritual energy within Liaoning Province. However, there is a time limit: 48 hours! If you do not register within 48 hours, it's kill on sight!"
As Chu Tian finished speaking, his killing intent leaked out, and a wicked smile played on his lips. Chu Tian's earlier words had already put all the eight great families and the personnel of the Ninth Office on edge. They had been worried that the martial artists would go berserk and cause a mutual destruction, leading to more civilian casualties.
But they did not expect Chu Tian's tone to change. This was like leaving a hole in a net designed to trap everything. It was akin to why shepherds on the plains, when discovering a wolf pack invasion, would not set up heavy encirclements to capture every wolf. Instead, they would leave one side open for the wolves to escape. This was out of fear that the wolves, finding no escape, would fight desperately, leading to mutual destruction. In such a scenario, the shepherds would suffer even greater losses, with more sheep falling victim to the wolves. Similarly, the wolves would also attack those trying to round them up. Therefore, they used the saying, "Always leave a way out," not for future encounters, but to minimize their own losses.
Thus, the leaders of the Ninth Office and the eight great families breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Chu Tian's subsequent words. However, Chu Tian then cut off the connection after his last statement, ending the invasion of Sui Xing. All the images terminated, and normal function was restored.
Those martial artists remained speechless on the spot for a long time. However, many intelligent individuals immediately understood. While it was good that money could buy spiritual energy, it also meant they didn't have to worry. Although they didn't know how that person had cleared Binhai City so directly and silently, that person definitely possessed extraordinary strength. These individuals who had figured it out immediately set off for the Ninth Office's outposts in each city.
Chu Tian, after hanging up the communication, directly had Shui Xing connect Ye Ling and Yan Mingshan. The current Ninth Office did not have a supreme leader but adopted a council system. Both Ye Ling and Yan Mingshan were members of this council. Although they might not be the most senior, due to their prior interactions with Chu Tian, they held positions.
After connecting the communication, Chu Tian directly instructed them to contact all personnel of the Ninth Office to return to their respective city outposts. They were to await those individuals for registration and record-keeping, requiring them to state the scope of their occupied areas and the number of Heavenly Dao World players. They were also to collect three days' fees upfront. As for how the fees were to be collected, Chu Tian's suggestion was to charge each Heavenly Dao World player onefold the cost of activating double spiritual energy. The specifics were to be determined by them. This money would then be distributed by the Ninth Office to the ordinary people.
Furthermore, it was required that those martial artists who registered had to report to the Ninth Office daily, much like individuals on bail having to report to the local police station every day.
After giving these instructions, he contacted people from the eight great families. First, he had Luoluo contact the Luo family and Luo Lingfeng, Luoluo's ninth grandfather. He was to communicate with the other eight great families. Their primary responsibility now was investigation. They were to investigate martial artists who had committed unforgivable heinous acts, including abuse, humiliation, and bullying of women and children. After the investigation, these findings were to be submitted to the Ninth Office. He also cautioned them to proceed secretly.
Hearing this, Luo Lingfeng naturally understood Chu Tian's intentions. Although he outwardly spoke of leniency, some individuals still deserved to be killed. Those who were honest and only sought spiritual energy would pay to keep their lives. For those who had committed wrongdoings, their attention would first be drawn away. Once their actions were confirmed, Chu Tian might resort to assassination.
Luo Lingfeng secretly gave a thumbs-up to Chu Tian's series of arrangements. "This kid has grown. Not only does he have strength, but his mind is also as sharp as ever."
"Kid, don't worry, I'll coordinate with the eight great families, and there won't be any problems! Damn it, the martial world has been peaceful for so many years, and now a game has caused such chaos. What's the origin of this game?" Cough, cough, cough..." Luo Lingfeng sounded very angry, coughing several times at the end. Chu Tian was only on a voice call with him and not a video call, but upon hearing this, he was suddenly startled.
"Ninth Grandfather, are you injured?"