Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8330: Goal (1)

Once Zhao Hai and Shen Nanzheng exited the House of Three Talents, Shen Nanzheng called out to him, speaking in a grave tone, "Little Hai, come with me. Let’s have a talk at my place." Naturally, Zhao Hai had no reason to decline. He followed Shen Nanzheng back to his primary killing yard. They went alone, with no one else accompanying them.

After they had entered the room and settled in, Shen Nanzheng focused his gaze on Zhao Hai. "Little Hai, the suggestion you made today appears to have some issues. Do you have other intentions?" Shen Nanzheng felt that Zhao Hai’s proposal was somewhat problematic, particularly concerning the idea of allowing disciples with weaker Cultivation to take charge of an Island.

Zhao Hai gave a light smile. "No, I was just mentioning it. A defense line requires more than just a few main strongholds; we also need locations to relay messages. Furthermore, if the defense line is actually established in the future, we could expand outward. Wouldn’t that be superior?" As he spoke, he maintained a smiling expression while looking at Shen Nanzheng.

Shen Nanzheng let out a sigh as he watched him. "Forget it, I won’t press you further. Little Hai, always remember that this is your home. We are your family. If you ever need anything, just speak up. There is no need for formality. You have provided us with immense help over the years. If the opportunity arises, let us assist you as well. How does that sound?"

Hearing Shen Nanzheng’s words, Zhao Hai couldn't help but laugh heartily. "Alright, that’s a deal. Senior Brother Shen, do not worry. If I truly require assistance, I will certainly come to you. I’ll head back for now. I haven't had the chance to examine the metal puppets we recovered this time. I need to take a thorough look at them." Shen Nanzheng nodded his approval, and Zhao Hai turned to depart.

Meanwhile, Lei Gang had gone to meet Ha Jing to report Zhao Hai’s suggestions. Ha Jing reflected on the matter for a moment before nodding. "That is a solid idea. I shall go and discuss this with the Great Elder." Following this, he went to seek out Du Wan Sha.

Upon hearing the details from Ha Jing, Du Wan Sha was initially pleased, but after a moment of contemplation, he suddenly burst into laughter. "That boy is quite ambitious, hahahaha." This reaction left Ha Jing bewildered, as he didn't fully grasp what Du Wan Sha meant.

Observing Ha Jing’s confusion, Du Wan Sha smiled. "I am referring to Zhao Hai. The boy has grand ambitions. He suggested letting weaker disciples manage those islands. If they eventually become Island Owners, they can integrate their own islands with the ones they manage. Those words were actually a setup for himself. The kid desires his own Island, but since his strength is insufficient, he is resorting to this tactic. Nevertheless, his strategy is quite clever."

Ha Jing was startled by this revelation. "He wants to rule his own Island? How could that be possible? He is merely in the Profound Qi realm, yet he wishes to govern an Island? Has the boy lost his mind? First Elder, you aren’t actually considering agreeing with him, are you? Are we truly going to grant him an Island to oversee?"

Du Wan Sha offered a faint smile. "Why not? I have great expectations for that boy. He wants a territory of his own where his word is law. That is perfectly fine. He has rendered such significant service that I am at a loss for how to reward him. Let’s do this: as he suggested, we will establish some islands managed by disciples who aren't yet powerful. However, the other islands must have Sect disciples assigned to them. As for Zhao Hai’s Island, it will be entirely his. He can invite Sect disciples if he wishes, or keep them away if he prefers. I will grant him a piece of land that is his alone to see what he can achieve."

Ha Jing was momentarily stunned by Du Wan Sha’s declaration before he caught on to the intent. It was exactly as Zhao Hai had proposed. They could create islands managed by disciples who lacked high Cultivation. If these disciples eventually became true Island Owners, their personal islands would be established there, linking with the managed ones to form a defensive foundation. Normally, these islands would remain under Sect jurisdiction, requiring the Sect to send personnel for oversight and monitoring.

However, Zhao Hai would be exempt from this. The Sect wouldn't even plant anyone to watch him. If Zhao Hai wanted to bar anyone from his island, no one would step foot on it. This was essentially gifting the island to him. No True Disciple had ever received such a magnificent privilege. It was truly an extraordinary reward.

After considering it, Ha Jing did not raise any objections. As Du Wan Sha noted, Zhao Hai’s contributions to the Sect over the years were vast, especially regarding this latest mission. He had achieved too much. Beyond the primary feat of stealing the saber, discovering the metal puppets and securing the inheritance of the Spiritual Array Sect were massive successes. Combined with the saber theft, the level of merit was staggering. Giving him an Island, regardless of the type of reward, was actually quite reasonable. Furthermore, Zhao Hai had proven his loyalty to the Blood Massacre Sect. Granting him an Island posed no issue.

Ha Jing nodded and remarked, "Very well, but are you not concerned about being unable to restrain him in the future? Once he becomes powerful enough, he might turn into another Bai Xin." Ha Jing said this to gauge Du Wan Sha’s thoughts. Having a closer bond with Zhao Hai, he trusted him, but he worried about Du Wan Sha’s potential reservations.

Du Wan Sha shook his head with a smile. "I do not believe he is another Bai Xin. If he ever reaches Bai Xin's level of power, his status will certainly surpass Bai Xin's. And if he were to truly rebel, I fear even we old fogies would be no match for him. This boy is far more intelligent than Bai Xin. Consider this: he collected many traitors' corpses this time. It is said he can create Battle Corpses using techniques from the Corpse Demon Sect. Yet, he didn't touch the remains of the Island Lord level experts or Bai Xin. This proves he isn't consumed by greed and knows when to show restraint. He recognized that those people were once experts of the Blood Massacre Sect and deserved respect, so he left them alone. Such character is rare. Thus, even if he grows strong, he will know his place. He understands clearly that being an Elder in the Blood Massacre Sect is better than being a Sect Master on the outside."

Ha Jing was aware of Zhao Hai’s corpse collection. Zhao Hai had gathered many, but he had indeed bypassed the Island Lords and Bai Xin. Logically, the strongest experts would make the best Battle Corpses, yet he refrained. This confirmed that he understood the weight of his actions.

Ha Jing nodded and said deeply, "Fine, if your mind is made up, then grant him an Island. I won't object. To be honest, I am also very hopeful about this kid. Truly, while his hand seals aren't identical to the True Self style, he is the most talented student I have ever taught. He has essentially inherited my techniques. That makes me quite proud."

Du Wan Sha smiled briefly before sighing. "This whole ordeal has cost us dearly. We’ve lost too many experts. Zhao Hai’s suggested method might allow us to raise a new generation of experts more quickly, which is beneficial. Also, have you noticed that our Blood Massacre Sect is severely lacking in talent? Aside from us old men, there aren't many exceptional experts in the next generation. This is a bad sign. What will become of the Blood Massacre Sect in the future? We must begin grooming people immediately."

Ha Jing listened and nodded with a sigh. "There were a few promising boys years ago, but sadly, they all perished. Looking back, we were too careless. Their deaths were suspicious. Even Yin Wuchang’s disappearance this time is strange. What kind of man is Yin Wuchang? Frankly, he was at the very peak of the Blood Sea Realm. How could he simply vanish? I suspect he is hiding, but where could he go without being detected? There is only one logical answer: he is being sheltered by one of the other Top Ten Sects. That is the only way he could stay hidden from us, which implies he may have been their mole for a long time. The betrayal of Bai Xin and the others likely involves him. What do you think?"

Du Wan Sha nodded. "Indeed, the matter of Yin Wuchang is peculiar. Should we perhaps activate some of our hidden assets to investigate? We might uncover something." The spies Du Wan Sha referred to were deep-cover agents the Blood Massacre Sect had embedded within the other Top Ten Sects. These individuals held high-ranking positions and possessed sensitive intel, but they were only to be used in the direst circumstances.

Ha Jing shook his head. "I don't think that's wise. If we disturb those hidden posts, they might be compromised, which serves us no good. While our current state isn't ideal, it isn't our darkest hour yet. Risking our deep-cover agents now isn't worth the cost. Let’s endure for now. I believe it is more vital to ensure the Sect is on high alert. Everyone must be ready. If the other Sects make any suspicious moves, we act immediately."

Du Wan Sha nodded and asked in a low voice, "What about the Secret Realm? We can confirm now that the legacy there belongs to the Divine Secrets Sect. In their prime, the Divine Secrets Sect was as powerful as the Blood Massacre Sect. Had the Cloud Sea Realm not launched an all-out assault, they never would have been wiped out. Their inheritance is formidable. We don't even need their top-tier puppets; just being able to produce their standard puppets would provide us with endless benefits."

Ha Jing nodded. "I am aware of this. The Sect needs to analyze it carefully. However, I believe we should wait until the situation in the Secret Realm has stabilized. We are currently in a delicate position. Since the Secret Realm is located directly beneath Blood Shadow Island, it belongs to the Blood Massacre Sect. There is no rush; we can explore it once things have calmed down."