Chapter 252: Do You Want to Start a War?
Seeing that the praise was making Xiangliu somewhat unaccustomed to it, Xiaoyao spoke up:
"Our Lord Xiangliu has never cared for such empty titles. Well... Sheng Ji, do as you said and dig out these crystal ores for fertilizer. Also, I'll have Chishui Fenglong go and farm alongside you later, how about that?"
"What?" Sheng Ji widened his eyes in disbelief.
Everyone present was startled. Xiaoyao shook her little head and said:
"Since I promised Chenrong Yi that I would spare his precious son's life, I have to keep my word, don't I? Besides, he sent me countless gifts and wealth. But keeping him locked up like this isn't a solution either. There's no way I can let him and those prisoners go back—five thousand men, how much grain do they consume every day? I heard that they were probably starved half to death before, and now every single one of them eats more than a pig. We might as well put them to work farming. They're God Clan members after all, so their hands and feet are bound to be nimbler than the mortal race's. We'll station troops all around and seal it with barriers so they can't escape. What do you all think of my idea?"
Xiangliu's lips curved slightly, but he remained silent. Sheng Ji lowered his head in thought and replied:
"The idea isn't bad. I'll be staying in New City all year to help you. Still, five thousand men—even if they are lower-tier God Clan members—isn't farming a bit of overkill?"
"Doesn't Old General Yuguo s…
Chapter 252