Steam Era: The Lord of 'Puluo' Chapter 963 - 531: Spirit Attribute of the Territory (Part 3)

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Previously on Steam Era: The Lord of 'Puluo'...
He Yuxiu successfully approved the land reclamation. As the examination began, a giant Straw Moth Lady named A Rou arrived, invited by Lady Chu to participate. He Yuxiu confronted A Rou, deeming her unsuitable for the task, leading to a tense standoff. Ma Wu intervened and spoke with A Rou privately, while an old man arrived to discuss matters with He Yuxiu.

With one hand, Li Banfeng intercepted the peach just as He Yuxiu was poised to sit, preventing her from touching the stone block.

A blush rose to He Yuxiu's cheeks. "Brother Seven, what are you doing with so many people watching?"

Li Banfeng turned to the elder and asked, "You are Weng Fangqu, correct?"

The old man gave a nod. "You have sharp eyes."

"Are you here for the examination as well?"

"I possess an invitation, bestowed by Rong Si Jiao!"

Rong Si Jiao, another deified figure of this new territory.

Weng Fangqu's cultivation was generally on par with the Seventh Layer. Li Banfeng had encountered a Weng Fangqu before; such rogue cultivators were notoriously troublesome.

Much like He Yuxiu, had she taken a seat on that stone block earlier, it would have signified her acceptance of Weng Fangqu's

A local deity near Black Stone Slope was once encountered by me. Annually, many would clear land there, and he was quite amiable and approachable. Numerous families in Puluo State were willing to send their kin for pioneering.

However, this deity was impatient for success, hastily making his territory proper land. Examinations were perfunctory, with some plots even granted without proper scrutiny.

At that time, over three thousand plots of wilderness were opened within his territory. Many believed his territory would truly become established land. To their astonishment, one day, his contract book emerged from the earth.

The local deity was initially unaware. Later, he felt unwell, but it was too late. As the contract book surfaced, his cultivation level plummeted. Due to his untimely response, his soul became damaged, transforming him into a wounded demon fiend. A promising territory was lost just like that.

It serves as an example of territory retaliating against its local deity. Hence, Seventh Master, take examinations seriously."

Li Banfeng inquired, "If one encounters territory without strange monsters, truly unable to examine, does that wilderness remain forever unopened?"

The cook shook his head. "Seventh Master, I have explained much, but mainly I wish to convey that the territory possesses spirit attributes. You must treat the territory like a living person.