CHAPTER 351: CHAPTER 71: DRAGON BONE GREAT WALL

"You’re insane!" Upon hearing Yue Jinghua’s idea, Yun Luo’s first reaction was that Yue Jinghua had lost her mind.

She actually wanted to build a wall between Fengdan County and Xuan Beast Ridge.

It was ridiculous to think that someone would actually consider using a wall to stop the beast tide from Xuan Beast Ridge.

"Let me correct you again, that’s not just any wall, it’s called a Great Wall. What I intend to build is a Dragon Bone Great Wall," Yue Jinghua explained patiently.

Before Yue Xiaoqi traveled to this world, she was born in the populous and vast Huaxia Alliance. The predecessor of the Huaxia Alliance was China, an oriental nation with a splendid history.

Due to several interstellar wars, most of the ancient buildings on Earth had been destroyed by artillery fire, including what was once called a miraculous construction, the Ancient Great Wall, of which only a section half the size of a wall remained.

Yue Xiaoqi had once been lucky enough to see it, and she remembered the museum brochure that described the Ancient Great Wall of China, which stretched thousands of miles east to west and was known as "The Great Wall of China." Constructed for the purpose of resisting the invasions of nomadic tribes north of the wall, it was indeed a military feat in history.

Remembering the description of the dragon-like Great Wall that snaked its way through the mountains on the brochure, Yue Jinghua had a flash of inspiration. Why not use the bones of a Jiao Long to forge a Dragon Bone Great Wall?

If just an Eighth Rank Ming Rendie could deter Xuan Beasts around Kalan Peak for hundreds of years, then the carcass of a Ninth Rank Peak Jiao Long, even as just remains, would naturally have a formidable deterrent power.

With the Chaos Green Lotus Fire, Jiao Long bones would be refined into Dragon Bone Powder, and the Foundation Stones would be fired. Then, carving Dark Runes with defensive properties into the stones, they would be stacked one by one to form the Dragon Bone Great Wall.

Such an astonishing idea could only come from Yue Jinghua.

No wonder Yun Luo’s first reaction upon hearing Yue Jinghua’s idea was that Yue Jinghua had gone mad.

But soon, she was captivated by the stories Yue Jinghua told of that distant oriental nation, its hardworking people, and the blood-and-tears history of the Great Wall.

A wall that could change the centuries-long plight of Fengdan County suffering from beast tides, a wall that once built, would have its name eternally known across the continent.

What was even crazier was that Yue Jinghua’s idea seemed feasible, especially when Yue Jinghua took out a complete set of Jiao Long bones, causing Yun Luo’s eyes to nearly pop out of her head.

Lately, after practicing the Nine Revolutions Star Creation Technique taught by Yue Jinghua, Yun Luo clearly noticed the transformation in herself.

The first trace of Dark Power began to stir in her Dantian, which was previously still like stagnant water, and as time went on, this Dark Power multiplied.

Armed with this mysterious Dark Power, she felt much more at ease when administering acupuncture and no longer needed to control the number of Spiritual Patterns she carved out of consideration for her health.

This feeling was like a diabetic patient who was suddenly allowed to eat, and heaps of candy were placed before her, how could she resist indulging?

Ancient Jiao Long, a species of ancient creature that had already become extinct on the continent.

Its bones, pale as jade, radiated an enticing luster under the sunlight and exerted a suffocating Dark Beast’s majesty.

"It’s so beautiful," Yun Luo trembled, her fingertips grazing the Jiao Long skeleton, feeling an uncontrollable desire welling up from the deepest part of her heart, "Do you really intend to use this set of Jiao Long bones to refine the foundation stones? Can I, can I help with anything?"

"Of course, I need your great help. In ancient times, China built the great wall that stretched for thousands of miles, which took several dynasties and consumed millions of laborers. Although this Dragon Bone Great Wall does not need to be on such a scale, it still must completely separate Fengdan County from the periphery of Xuan Beast Ridge. We have limited manpower, and only I can refine the Jiao Long bones; thus, the drawing of the Spiritual Patterns must be left to you. If conditions permit, I also hope you can secretly summon a group of Tattoo Masters from the Yun Family. I know you understand many Spiritual Patterns, and I hope you can find the most suitable one for the defense of the county. I won’t let you draw the Spiritual Patterns in vain; while you’re drawing them, I will provide you with an additional type of Body Refining Spiritual Liquid. As for whom you choose to give the Spiritual Liquid to, that’s none of my business," Yue Jinghua had long seen through Yun Luo’s feelings for Teng Wu but had not expressed her affections to him earlier because of her physical condition.

And Teng Wu, because of the difference in status, even though he had developed feelings for Yun Luo beyond those of master and servant, he still had concerns and maintained a distance from her.

Yun Luo pondered all night, and the next day, she couldn’t hold back and went to find Yue Jinghua, "I agree to help you carve the Spiritual Patterns, but aside from the conditions you set last night, I have one additional request."

Yun Luo clearly hadn’t slept all night; her eyes were red, making her look like a small rabbit and quite endearing.

Although Yun Luo had already reached several cooperation agreements with Yue Jinghua, she had never truly opened up to Yue Jinghua until today.

She sighed, "My parents died when I was very young, and I grew up in Wo Hua Imperial City. In other people’s eyes, I live a carefree life, never having to worry about anything. But I understand that flowers do not stay in bloom for a hundred days; all I have is my grandfather’s love, and without Yunhu Commerce, I am nothing. I agree to draw the Spiritual Patterns for you; all I ask in return is that one day in the future, no matter when, if I face difficulties, Fengdan County must open its doors to me."

Yue Jinghua pondered for a moment, looking troubled.

Yun Luo couldn’t help but sweat; she had thought through her words carefully before speaking.

She was fond of Teng Wu, but Teng Wu was a servant of Yunhu Commerce. She understood that if one day she truly decided to be with Teng Wu, those with intentions in Yunhu Commerce would definitely make things difficult for her, even going so far as to ruthlessly suppress her.

So, she was gambling, a big gamble, betting that Fengdan County would rise and that the Dragon Bone Great Wall of Fengdan County would become her strongest backbone.

But to achieve this, she needed a promise from the young girl in front of her, who was not much older than her.

Like a student waiting for examination results, Yun Luo clenched her hands together tightly.

Yue Jinghua, however, was moved, not expecting Yun Luo to be such a straightforward and determined person.

"Alright," Yue Jinghua lifted her head, the smile on her face carrying a bit of helplessness, "Before you have your own power, I, as the Provisional Lord, will reluctantly take the place of father and brothers, and agree to make Fengdan County your maiden family."

Maiden family?

Yun Luo was stunned for a moment, unable to comprehend.

A woman’s maiden family signifies that no matter how many hardships she endures, no matter how much grievance she bears, she always has a home to stand behind her.

Realizing the meaning behind Yue Jinghua’s words, Yun Luo gratefully stood up, and for the first time, she sincerely thanked Yue Jinghua.

This was a promise between two women, and on this day, Fengdan County gained its sturdiest defensive line.