Chapter 225: Famous Tourist Spot

Tuo Zong sat on the back of a giant ostrich, lowered his head to watch several merchant caravans on the ground, then looked at Yingqi and said, "I have come by the lord's order to guard the city dwellers who do not belong to Kuangsha territory as they leave the desert."

Tuo Zong, at this point, looked at the crowd of merchant caravans, his giant ostrich steed shaking its wings majestically, and declared, "From now on, without the identity tiles issued by Kuangsha City, any creature is forbidden to set foot in the desert; those who dare linger shall be killed."

Surrounded by a thousand‑strong army as if they were treating him like a prisoner, Yingqi felt a rage he had never known.

At that moment he understood Kuangsha City's stance, glanced at the ruined ancient citadel behind, and without a word led the people and goods of the merchant caravan away, turning and leaving.

Tuo Zong led the army away, staying behind the merchant caravans.

Fu Lin watched the merchant caravans' angry yet restrained expressions, their disgruntled departure, and felt a sweet satisfaction inside.

Having a backing felt so damn good.

……

In a forest on the border of Lei Ting Continent.

Cangqiong, after suffering a major setback in the desert, did not rush back to his own city, but stayed in the forest nearest to the desert.

Upon hearing the reports of changes gathered by his subordinates from Kuangsha City, he felt neither fear nor shock, but a foreboding intuition; after a moment's thought, he immediately ordered the Luo Lai Caravan hidden in the desert to return to Kuangsha City.

No matter what happens next, the medicinal plant can be obtained later using the same trading method the caravans used before.

At this time, Yingqi returned early with the goods, his face full of panic, kneeling respectfully before Lord Cangqiong, and exaggeratedly reported the matter of Kuangsha City driving away the out‑of‑town merchant caravans, according to his own spin.

Yingqi inwardly despised Kuangsha City, thinking they believed that finding water in the desert would solve the food problem? It's impossible in such a short time!

In the end they will have to let the caravans re‑enter the city, and when they beg for help, the damned Fu Lin will be the one they turn to.

That's reality.

Yingqi carefully lifted his gaze upward, looking at the lord seated on a thick, snow‑white, unblemished fur‑covered seat, whose expression was indifferent as his eyes fell upon him.

Although Lord Cangqiong was habitually capricious, Yingqi felt a suffocating chill in the air, causing an uncontrollable slight tremor throughout his body.

"You're saying Kuangsha City bans all merchant caravans from re‑entering?" Cangqiong frowned, withdrew his gaze, placed both hands on the armrest, sat upright in the chair, and leaned forward slightly.

Yingqi: "Ah… yes."

He kept his head bowed low, daring not to lift his gaze when answering the lord's question.

Cangqiong at this moment had no mood to get angry at a merchant caravan Beastfolk, his golden eyes filled with contemplation.

Even he must admit that Mo Lie's ability is impressive; the opponent dared to block a merchant caravan carrying goods from entering the city, which means they must have had a countermeasure long before, rather than acting out of spite as Yingqi claimed.

Huh… what method could satisfy the needs of tens of millions of people across the entire desert?

Suddenly, a female figure flashed through Cangqiong's mind.

That day he took away Mo Lie's Wife Master, who, according to rumor, was also the one performing a Beast God sacrifice that brought a rebirth‑like change to Kuangsha City.

He had an intuition that the various supplies Kuangsha City lacked might be linked to her… perhaps the Beast God had granted her tens of millions of Exotic Beast trophies.

The caravan's entry into the city caused his medicinal‑plant plan to fail,

Having previously sent people from Ansen City to deal with Mo Lie might create another turning point; as long as chaos erupts, he is confident he can retrieve that Beast‑God‑favored female.

Thus, the medicinal plant would eventually belong to him.

Thinking this, his mood improved; he waved his hand and, before sending Yingqi away, instructed, "Wait a little longer."

Yingqi seemed to think the lord shared his view; after bowing to the lord, he took his leave.

Hmph, Kuangsha City wants to save face, but brute force won't get them through.

Even though Kuangsha City arrogantly holds the upper hand, it cannot fend off hunger; an empty stomach hurts, so he follows Lord Cangqiong.

He waits for Kuangsha City's people to invite the Luo Lai Caravan to return to Kuangsha City in full splendor!

This waiting took thirty days.

Sajin, Xingyuan, Lei Ting gathered half the continent's lords, their combined power massive enough to flatten any territory.

Cha Lan, Cangqiong, and Yin Xuan—these three lords are all gifted Beastfolk, each alone commanding a stature that commands universal admiration.

While everyone focused on this seemingly inevitable victory, the eventual outcome shocked everyone.

Surprisingly, the three continental lords withdrew their troops, and according to reports, the warriors they brought back were not only severely wounded but also far fewer in number.

This crushing defeat left all Beastfolk utterly stunned.

The news quickly spread across the continent.

All Beastfolk were dumbfounded; hearing that the three factions were punished by the Beast God before they could even clash with Kuangsha City.

This caused many who were unaware that Kuangsha City had a substitute remedy allowing the medicinal plant to be eaten raw to now all know it.

For a thousand years, everyone relied on potions brewed by the Shamaness to ease the pain of the Spirit Core; this was the first time hearing that eating food could also treat the Spirit Core.

Could it be that Kuangsha City's medicinal plant was indeed a gift from the Beast God!

Once this idea spread—one to a hundred, hundred to ten thousand—it quickly turned the origin of the medicinal plant into accepted truth.

After all, the Lord's Wife of Kuangsha City summoned the Beast God's rain, reviving the once‑legendary, thousand‑year‑old glorious Beastfolk city hidden beneath the desert; thus the miraculous medicinal plant bestowed upon her must be genuine!

Kuangsha City's Beast‑God‑granted medicinal plant attracted countless Beastfolk to flood the desert—some to witness the Beast God's miracle, others to taste the bestowed medicinal plant.

Moreover, the various continents' Wushen Temples suddenly introduced a new type of potion, sparking curiosity among countless Beastfolk, who bought it with a 'try it' attitude.

They then discovered the Holy Maiden Fruit elixir, whose effect was not only more effective but also tastier than previous soothing potions, quickly becoming the top choice for all Beastfolk.

"Is this made from a medicinal plant of the Holy Maiden Fruit?"

"So the medicinal plant can be this delicious!"

"That's simply miraculous; I heard eating Holy Maiden Fruit directly also works. If you regularly eat Holy Maiden Fruit, does that mean you no longer need to take potions on schedule?!"

"Whoa! This is a miracle only a deity could grant!!"

When Mo Lie let the news spread, he had long foreseen the outcome it would bring.

He never intended to seal off his territory to the outside; the city under construction barred the previously escaped caravans from entering, but other caravans that showed friendliness toward Kuangsha City could still continue trading in the Kuangsha Desert.

As for Beastfolk arriving from elsewhere, they could receive a fifteen‑day temporary identity tile. The outpost established in the desert for defensive purposes now came into use.

Beastfolk wishing to enter the desert must first pay an entry fee to the territory's lord.

This unexpected massive fee is escorted daily by Kuangsha's lord's army into Kuangsha City, deposited into the Lord's Wife's storeroom.