Chapter 174: Preparations Before Departure

174. Chapter 173: Preparations Before Departure

Li Xuan, sitting in the camp, watched Si Yu leave and rubbed his smooth chin.

Star Luo City, as the largest city of the Star Luo Empire, has an obvious abundance of supplies.

Therefore, this trip to the Star Luo Empire not only involves attending the auction, but also purchasing many daily necessities, since Ladi Canyon is still in its infancy and needs a great many things.

First are slaves; for Ladi Canyon's tens of thousands of mu, if only Yellow Turban Warriors were to build it, a single Yellow Turban Warrior token would not suffice, since there are only eight hundred Yellow Turban Warriors, which is too few, so slaves are needed.

The Yellow Turban Warriors and Li Xuan have applied to increase the number of Yellow Turban Warriors by ten thousand, so this time's main goal in Star Luo City is to acquire the largest possible number of slaves, as Ladi Canyon severely lacks labor.

However, the maximum number of slaves that can be bought at once can only be learned from the owner of a shop in the Star Luo City Slave Market, since buying too many at once could be mistaken for rebellion; Li Xuan has no need to take such a risk, and if necessary he can simply make multiple purchases.

Next are building materials; Ladi Canyon itself is barren, so constructing it well requires procuring a large amount of supplies.

But the building materials need a list compiled by the Yellow Turban Warriors, since Li Xuan knows nothing about them.

Finally, the medicinal herbs Li Xuan himself needs; he is now close to becoming a second‑tier Alchemy Master, so he must continue to work hard to improve his Alchemy.

"Alas, I don't know if the golden Soul Coins I have are enough to build this territory. Let's see if I can find a way to make money in Star Luo City this time," Li Xuan rubbed his chin and muttered.

Li Xuan has been living off his past achievements these years, but his foundation is substantial; otherwise he couldn't endure such strain.

Yet the land outside Ladi Canyon is truly vast, and Li Xuan feels a bit apprehensive.

Thinking of this, Li Xuan could only shake his head helplessly, but where there's a mountain ahead, there's always a road; he's not in a hurry, and perhaps many golden Soul Coins will lie before him in the future.

Li Xuan glanced around and found a Yellow Turban Warrior who was busy.

"Excuse me, Yellow Turban Warrior, help me inform all the warriors; I may be going on a long trip soon and should be able to bring back a large amount of supplies, so I'd like to ask what kind of building materials you need, which ones I can bring back." Li Xuan said to the Yellow Turban Warrior.

"May I ask, Master Immortal, when you will set out? How much time do we have to write the list?" the Yellow Turban Warrior said seriously to Li Xuan after hearing his words.

"Three days," Li Xuan said after thinking.

Leaving from Ladi Canyon, ten days should be enough: two days in Star Luo City to purchase supplies, then he can calmly await the start of the auction.

"Alright, Master Immortal, I'll go study with them right away and try to give you a list as soon as possible," the Yellow Turban Warrior nodded at Li Xuan.

Li Xuan also silently nodded, then returned directly to his room, took out a map, and began planning the route for this trip. Since Li Xuan had only just entered the Star Luo Empire, he was unfamiliar with its roads, so he had to study the routes in advance, otherwise he would easily waste time searching for the way.

……

Three days later.

Li Xuan looked at the list spread on the table like a tablecloth, his complexion poor as he stared at the Yellow Turban Warrior before him.

The Yellow Turban Warrior also lowered his head and fidgeted, looking a bit embarrassed.

"Warrior, isn't this list a bit too large?" Li Xuan said awkwardly, pointing at the list on the table, and asked the Yellow Turban Warrior. "Master Immortal, we have no choice; the lands behind Ladi Canyon are too vast, and this is only the recent necessities, not even a third of the total supplies." the Yellow Turban Warrior said, also a little embarrassed.

In those three days, the Yellow Turban Warrior drew a simple design map of the lands behind Ladi Canyon, then compiled this list.

Because the territory is so large, the required materials are indeed a bit too many…

After hearing the Yellow Turban Warrior's words, Li Xuan finally shook his head helplessly; developing a territory costs more than raising a gold‑devouring beast.

But there's no alternative; Li Xuan wants to build his own power, and even if it means spending money while shedding tears, it must be done.

Compared with his own list full of herbs, this "tablecloth" is a tiny thing.

Li Xuan said nothing more, simply rolled up the Yellow Turban Warrior's list and placed it into a Void Pearl, saying nothing further.

In the coming days on the road, Li Xuan will probably have to devote himself fully to cultivating Kongming Grass, and these supplies will likely require a huge pile of Kongming Crystals to bring back.

Suddenly, Bang Chui squeezed in from behind the Yellow Turban Warrior, looking expectantly at Li Xuan.

"Brother, can I go with you this time? Bang Chui also wants to go out and play." Bang Chui suddenly blinked his big eyes and asked Li Xuan.

"Bang Chui, you…" Li Xuan frowned hesitantly.

As the capital of the Star Luo Empire, Star Luo City is bustling with people, and this auction is the empire's annual grand event, likely inviting some Title Douluo to attend; if Bang Chui's identity were exposed, Li Xuan would be in trouble.

Yet during this year, Bang Chui has been living in the basement and also needs to get out for a change of scenery; of course, Li Xuan also wants to take him out.

"Bang Chui, I won't take you this time; it's very likely that Title Douluo are present there, and it would be too dangerous for you. Stay here in the territory with Uncle Yellow Turban Warrior, and wait for me to return; this time there will be no danger for you." Li Xuan hesitated for a moment, then finally patted Bang Chui's head and rejected his request to go out.

"Oh…" Bang Chui lowered his head dejectedly and left Li Xuan's room, looking especially aggrieved.

"Never mind, never mind, when I come back I'll take you to nearby cities to stroll and show you the good food around the factories." Li Xuan shook his head helplessly at Bang Chui's disappointed look, then said to him.

Hearing Li Xuan's words, Bang Chui instantly perked up, turned and rushed back into the room, hugging Li Xuan.

"Thank you, brother, you're the best!"

Li Xuan smiled and shook his head at Bang Chui; whether beast or human, playing is innate.

Moreover, after a hundred‑thousand‑year transformation, the more a soul beast contacts humans, the faster its cultivation progresses.

"Alright, I have other matters, brother; when I return I'll bring you something tasty." Li Xuan patted Bang Chui's back and said to him.

"Okay, brother, I'm leaving now." Bang Chui replied, then hopped away from Li Xuan's room. (End of Chapter)