CHAPTER 630: CHAPTER 304: INDUSTRY PLANNING, YU YING’S INQUIRY

It’s better to let him preside over the cultural domain.

Counting it all, Lady Xuanhua truly felt she was the most suitable for the position of Heavenly Craft Pavilion Master.

Yet, she still harbored some hesitation.

"Madam, I believe Master Qian has already proven that our Jiushan Sect does not place much emphasis on background."

Zheng Fa seemed to know exactly what she was thinking and added another sentence.

Master Qian...

Lady Xuanhua had heard that Master Qian, due to his significant contributions, had received numerous resources allocated to him with a single stroke of Zheng Fa’s pen.

On one hand, it was a reward of various Core Formation Spiritual Objects.

On the other hand, the ’Golden Core Project’ team conducted experiments specifically on Master Qian, aiming to help him condense a top-grade Golden Core.

Now it was just a matter of Master Qian gradually accumulating spiritual power.

She recalled the Hall of Heroes where statues of herself and Master Qian had stood for a long time.

Back then, Master Qian had not yet cultivated Qingjing Bamboo.

She herself had not long been a member of the Jiushan Sect.

After a moment of silence, she stood up, cupped her hands towards Zheng Fa, and said, "Xuanhua, obeys the Sect Leader’s command."

Xiao Yuying, listening quietly from the side, was somewhat moved.

She understood this friend well enough, knowing that as a loose cultivator, Lady Xuanhua had a strong sense of vigilance—loose cultivators inevitably experienced oppression from major sects.

Moreover, Lady Xuanhua wasn’t born as a Nascent Soul cultivator; she had indeed faced many disputes and hardships.

Her previous experiences had etched the words ’distrust of sects, cautious and suspicious, and only loving Spirit Stones’ into her bones.

Yet at this moment, after being together for so long, Lady Xuanhua’s address of Sect Leader to Zheng Fa became increasingly sincere and natural.

Although she only uttered four words, Xiao Yuying could hear the implication of utmost loyalty.

Zheng Fa nodded in satisfaction, gesturing to the seat, "Sit and talk."

Lady Xuanhua sat down, and Zheng Fa opened the documents on the table to explain carefully:

"The Heavenly Craft Pavilion is the center of the First 50-Year Plan. There are some matters I need to clarify with you."

Lady Xuanhua had already stepped into her role, listening with particular attentiveness.

"Just now, Madam you..."

"The Sect Leader can just call me Xuanhua."

Zheng Fa nodded, "Xuanhua, I’ve entrusted you with the Heavenly Craft Pavilion because of your experience with the ’Golden Core Project.’

"..."

Lady Xuanhua remained focused on listening.

"In the ’Golden Core Project,’ we experimented with breaking down a cultivation technique into simpler components..."

"Sect Leader, are you suggesting applying this approach to improve artifact refining, alchemy, or talisman making?"

"Precisely so!" Zheng Fa laughed, "However, it’s not just about that."

He took something out of his sleeve, "Have you seen this before, Xuanhua?"

"A talisman?"

"Yes, what the Heavenly Craft Pavilion needs to do is, like this talisman and the ’Golden Core Project,’ simplify and upgrade the manufacturing process to increase the output of various items."

Lady Xuanhua slowly nodded, as if comprehending.

But a moment later, her face showed some bitterness as she shook her head, "Improving the process... I fear this may be beyond my ability. If it delays major sect matters..."

Zheng Fa laughed, reassuring her:

"Of course, we won’t let you fight alone, Xuanhua. Initially, we shouldn’t take too big of steps. Sister Zhang and I plan to start with six industries."

"Six industries?"

Zheng Fa turned a page in the document, pointing to the text, "Six."

"The first, of course, is the Spirit Talisman production line focused on talismans. This is an advantageous industry for our Jiushan Sect, particularly talismans, which are uniquely ours—future directions include producing a greater variety of talismans."

Lady Xuanhua’s expression was a bit odd.

Zheng Fa knew well that his words were bold:

Research more types of talismans (×)

Draw the blood of other Demon Sect disciples (√)

Now that the Great Freedom Demon Ancestor is finished, talismans made with the blood of Great Freedom Demon Sect disciples are naturally not a hidden danger.

Even Zheng Fa was not much afraid of other Demon Ancestors now.

Or rather, fear was useless as a member of one of the six sects, Jiushan Sect was naturally a thorn in the eyes of those Demon Ancestors...

It’s better to boldly research.

Of course, the process of talisman making itself also needed improvement.

Seeing Lady Xuanhua understood, Zheng Fa continued, "The second is the production of outer elixirs, which shouldn’t be hard for Madam either."

Lady Xuanhua slowly nodded.

The outer elixirs of Jiushan Sect have now gained some reputation, earning quite a bit.

Becoming one of the six industries planned by Zheng Fa was reasonable.

"Another type is spiritual artifact production, such as the Shenxiao Flying Boat, which will have a huge future demand and also room for improvement."

He hadn’t forgotten his own dream of developing an oceanic trade route.

"These two industries now require a large number of cultivators and will be built on the Heavenly Palace Nine Islands in the future," Zheng Fa continued, "The other three industries, however, will be built in the mortal world."

"The mortal world?"

"Yes, the mortal world. These three industries involve food processing, textiles, and spirit ore mining."

Zheng Fa, seeing her puzzled, patiently explained:

"The agriculture of our Jiushan Sect is unique, and with the new silkworm species researched by Blood River Ancestor and others, food processing and textiles, which concern the lives of all Jiushan people, are the most fundamental industries."

"Spirit ore collection is also."

"Recently, Sister Zhang has been inspecting within the realm, verifying the accuracy of mortal world resource data within the sect. When she returns, the factory constructions will commence."

"Factory?"

"My idea is to use machines like the Shenxiao Flying Boat to replace manual labor for production."

In Zheng Fa’s view, the Simple Golden Core’s utility was too great.

Only supplying the Shenxiao Flying Boat seemed too wasteful.

Industries like food processing, textiles, and mining didn’t even require many cultivators; with the help of Simple Golden Core, production efficiency could be increased thousands of times.

Lady Xuanhua furrowed her brows and after a long time said, "These factories need to use machines... I’m afraid we’ll need to research this first."

It was clear she felt a bit lacking in confidence.

But Zheng Fa was overly confident—

This thing needs research?

I’ll just bring it from the modern era!

"Leave this to me," Zheng Fa’s words made the look of difficulty on Lady Xuanhua’s face disappear immediately, as she nodded, "So, the most important are still the three industries on the Heavenly Palace Nine Islands?"

"Indeed, the industries of the mortal world cannot do without the Simple Golden Core or spiritual artifact production."

"Starting with the simplest spiritual artifact could also help us train a group of qualified workers."

Lady Xuanhua, after listening, put away the documents on the table and said to Zheng Fa, "I need to go back and take a look; I might not understand some things..."

"There is no rush," Zheng Fa reassured her, "We need to wait for Sister Zhang to return, and some machine designs also require time. If you have questions in the future, feel free to ask me."

Lady Xuanhua nodded, turning her face to Xiao Yuying, only to find that Xiao Yuying who had been quietly listening stood up and said to Zheng Fa, "Come to my place."

"!"

Lady Xuanhua widened her eyes, thinking I wasn’t avoiding you, yet you’re now throwing me aside?

But Xiao Yuying seemed serious now, looking at Zheng Fa with determination.

Zheng Fa looked at her, puzzled as to why she acted this way, nodded to Lady Xuanhua, and followed Xiao Yuying to her home.

Xiao Yuying walked in front, guiding Zheng Fa to the main hall.

Upon entering, a flash of light from her hand made a magical treasure screen stand at the door, blocking outside views.

"With this thing here, no one else can hear or see us," Xiao Yuying said softly.

"Fairy Xiao?"

"I have something to ask you."

"...Must I answer?"

"If you refuse to agree, I only request to leave Jiushan Sect; I can take a Heart Demon Oath or erase my memory, whatever it takes."

Unexpectedly, Xiao Yuying’s expression was unusually solemn, and her words were resolute.

"..." Zheng Fa somehow knew what Xiao Yuying wanted to ask, "Fairy Xiao, please ask."

"What kind of Jiushan Sect do you want?" Xiao Yuying asked as if she had contemplated for a long time, "What kind of Xuanwei Realm do you want?"

Zheng Fa had not yet answered but then heard Xiao Yuying continuing:

"Do you know that by doing this... you are making enemies with all cultivators? Your path might be more perilous than Tianhe Venerable."