Two Realms: I Will Become the Immortal Emperor

Chapter 403: Chapter 374: A Frog in a Well

”Oh, right. How many people outside the valley have signed up for the expedition to the Black Tortoise Calm Sea?”

Chen Che poured himself a cup of tea and asked casually.

The vassal families outside the valley had all been contacted through Ding Fei, but since the deadline had not yet passed, the final roster had not been submitted.

”Currently, there are three hundred forty-six people, and we expect around five hundred by the deadline. Sixty percent are from the major vassal families, and the rest are Loose Cultivators. As for Foundation Establishment Cultivators, there are over forty... Here are the registration lists from the various parties.”

Ding Fei handed over two rosters.

”So many?”

Chen Che was a little stunned.

”If we were to lower the Realm requirement slightly, the number would at least double,”

Ding Fei said frankly.

After the news got out, several families contacted him immediately, asking if the Realm requirements could be relaxed so they could squeeze one or two people in. The Xiao Family of Chi State even privately offered five thousand Spirit Stones.

After all, the dangers of the Black Tortoise Calm Sea were plain for all to see.

Even a Foundation Establishment Cultivator would find it difficult to escape unscathed if they ran into a clan of the Aquatic Race, to say nothing of the many Tribulation Cultivators looking to prey on others.

Moving with Jinyun Valley was a natural guarantee of safety.

Moreover, they only had to hand over thirty percent and could keep seventy for themselves.

What a sweet deal!

With any other power, they would have to surrender at least eighty percent, and what little remained would be picked over again. Based on Jinyun Valley’s past military campaigns, this was a rare opportunity.

Back when Jinyun Valley annexed Chi State, many vassal families had feasted alongside them, lining their pockets.

That was why so many people were fighting tooth and nail to get in.

”The Black Tortoise Calm Sea is still quite dangerous. We can’t lower the Realm requirement too much.”

Chen Che shook his head and said calmly.

The cultivation requirements for the valley’s own disciples were lower because Jinyun Valley provided a safety net for them, and it was also an opportunity for them to gain experience.

As for bringing the vassal families, they were needed to act as a sharp sword, not to be tourists. It certainly wasn’t a case of the more, the merrier.

”Huh? Why is he on here?”

As his gaze shifted down the list, Chen Che’s eyebrows shot up when he suddenly spotted a name.

It was none other than Lin Mobai.

This was the very man who, during the night battle at Jinyun Valley, had tried to rally a host of Tribulation Cultivators to fight Chen Che to the death. Later, Chen Che had used a simple ploy to turn them against each other.

He had thought the man would flee immediately after the attack on Jinyun Valley, but he hadn’t expected him to hang around and refuse to leave.

”Should I cross his name off the list?”

Ding Fei asked in a low voice.

In fact, when the man had registered, Ding Fei hadn’t known what to do. After much thought, he decided to leave the matter for Chen Che to handle.

”He’s a Foundation Establishment Great Perfection cultivator. Jinyun Valley is magnanimous enough to tolerate him.”

Chen Che made the decision instantly.

’Sparing his life is already an immense act of mercy.’

’If he dares to pull any more tricks, I’ll make sure he is utterly destroyed.’

Putting the rosters away, Chen Che set them aside and continued, ”Take my command token and go to the sixth floor of the Treasure House to retrieve a Magical Artifact. When the intelligence network is complete, I will permit you to go to the ninth floor and retrieve another Magical Artifact.”

”The sixth floor... and the ninth floor?”

Ding Fei was overjoyed. Those floors corresponded to Tier Two High Grade and Tier Three High Grade Spirit Treasures, respectively.

In other words, once he completed this task, he would have an heirloom for his family. Even after he passed on, his descendants would still be provided for.

”Valley Master, rest assured,”

Ding Fei bowed excitedly. ”I will not disappoint you. I will handle this matter with the utmost care.”

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After sending Ding Fei off, Chen Che strolled leisurely back to the rear mountain with his hands behind his back.

The Chixia True Cauldron was still burning.