Jun Changxiao threw all the ore Feng Feisha had delivered into his spatial ring, then began one-click batch refining. Because there were quite a lot of materials, it would take several days to refine everything.

“Ahh!”

The Fire Dragon lying in its nest in the study yawned.

During this time, the little fellow hadn’t entered hibernation, and its physique hadn’t changed much either, looking the same as before.

Jun Changxiao murmured, “What exactly is it?”

When the Grand Elder of Extreme Cold Palace came to attack, the little dragon transformed into a five-clawed dragon form, which shocked him greatly. He had been guessing whether it was a phantom beast ability or truly its original form.

“Fire Dragon Beasts clearly belong to the dinosaur category, so how could one give birth to a real dragon?”

Jun Changxiao shook his head, saying, “It must be a mutation issue.”

Recalling how he had invested a massive amount of crystal cores, even bankrupting himself to hatch the little dragon, made him feel it was extremely worthwhile!

“Now that funds are abundant, if I find a few more eggs to hatch, would I be able to hatch mutated fierce beasts like Taotie, Phoenix, or Kun?” Jun Changxiao murmured.

The system said, “In your dreams, perhaps.”

Jun Changxiao ignored it and went to the Medicine Hall to inquire when the materials for refining Martial King Pills would mature, then went to the Martial Training Hall for an inspection.

At this moment, Ning Duxing was patiently explaining martial dao difficulties to the newly admitted disciples.

Although various martial dao facilities could help disciples improve faster, professional martial dao knowledge was still necessary to learn; otherwise, relying solely on cheating to advance would create a very hollow feeling.

“Elder Ning!”

Shangguan Xinyao raised her hand, saying, “This disciple still doesn’t understand!”

“Class dismissed!”

Ning Duxing hurriedly left the Martial Training Hall without looking back, afraid that if he walked slowly, this girl’s questions would give him a splitting headache!

The disciples expressed understanding.

Not to mention Elder Ning—they could collapse just from listening!

At Eternal Ages Sect, Shangguan Xinyao was definitely a terrifying existence.

Elder Jiang Xie and the other elders would avoid her like mice avoiding cats whenever they saw her.

Such a terrifying woman, yet Jun Changxiao held her in his palm as if afraid she might melt, because whether the cultivation techniques in the Cultivation Technique Pavilion could be exchanged depended entirely on her.

“Sect Master.”

Just as he was about to continue inspecting the Wolf Cavalry Hall, Li Qingyang rushed over, saying, “Many people have come to the foot of the mountain wanting to register for the examination!”

This “many” was truly many!

Jun Changxiao released his spiritual awareness and discovered that at least thirty to fifty thousand youths had gathered at the foot of the mountain!

Their ages were generally around seventeen or eighteen, and from their clothing, they appeared to come from different states and commanderies. Realm auras emanated from their bodies, indicating they had already cultivated martial dao.

“Whoosh!”

Jun Changxiao walked to the mountain gate, put on his dazzling sunglasses, and looked down, surprised: “This many high-grade spiritual roots?”

Quite a few.

At least several hundred!

There were also supreme-grade spiritual roots, but only a handful.

As for the even higher level of saint-grade spiritual roots, there weren’t any at all.

Under the exploration of the dazzling sunglasses, there were also quite a few youths whose attributes showed question marks, indicating they weren’t martial cultivators but sword cultivators, blade cultivators, and the like.

“Sect Master.”

Ning Duxing said, “There are still several days until recruitment day.”

“Then let them wait.” Jun Changxiao said.

Without rules, nothing can be accomplished. He wouldn’t advance the recruitment date just because there were many people. He must maintain the habit of fixed dates and fixed recruitment in a positive cycle.

“Sect Master.”

Ning Duxing suggested, “Every day people come early to the sect to wait for examination day. Most of them stay in the rather distant Qingyang Town. Why don’t we build a town at the foot of the mountain, directly managed by the sect? Not only can we provide them with lodging, but we can also establish various industries to profit from it.”

“That makes sense.” Jun Changxiao’s eyes lit up.

Although Tiegu Mountain belonged to Qingyang Town, the distance between the two was quite far. Building a town at the foot of the mountain and establishing industries for development was quite good.

Towns at the foot of sect mountains were a very common phenomenon. Many visitors came out of admiration and often stayed nearby.

Moreover, Sect Master Jun’s grand ambition was to build Eternal Ages Sect into a martial dao holy land. If that day truly came, there should at least be a place for the world to come and pay homage, right?

“Elder Ning.”

Jun Changxiao said, “I’ll leave this matter to you and Qingyang.”

“Yes!” Ning Duxing said.

Hearing that the Sect Master wanted to establish a town at the foot of the mountain, Li Qingyang’s eyes immediately burned with passion.

Expanding and renovating the sect clearly could no longer satisfy this civil engineer. Constructing and planning an entire town was undoubtedly more challenging!

That very day, the Grand Steward began racking his brains, and after a night’s effort, successfully formulated a preliminary town plan.

“Sect Master.”

In the great hall, Li Qingyang spread out the blueprint, saying earnestly, “In this disciple’s preliminary conception, this town’s scale won’t be inferior to Qingyang Town. Two main streets, twelve secondary streets, and also…”

“No need to explain.”

Jun Changxiao said, “Just get to the point—how much money is needed?”

“Well…”

Li Qingyang scratched his head, saying, “I haven’t calculated yet.”

Jun Changxiao tossed him several large spatial rings, saying, “Use the money inside as you like. Make sure to use the best building materials!”

“Yes!”

Li Qingyang said, “Sect Master, can I borrow your Wild Boar Peggy?”

Breaking ground for a town required earthwork. The little fellow had been plowing the medicine garden every day and was already well-practiced. Using it for town construction would definitely be effective!

“No problem.” Jun Changxiao said.

With absolute funding, Li Qingyang and Ning Duxing let loose and got to work.

First, they had to select the land at the foot of the mountain. This was quite particular, not only requiring attention to many aspects, but more importantly, considering feng shui!

Establishing a town within the territory required reporting to the city and obtaining the City Lord’s approval, but Jun Changxiao didn’t need this because he was the Commandery Governor of Qingyang Commandery—albeit only a vice one.

The site was determined.

Lanxiang excavation specialist Wild Boar Peggy was in position!

The twenty-first day.

Auspicious for demolition, groundbreaking, and construction.

Inauspicious for burials and funeral rites.

Li Qingyang stood on the planned land, nodded to Xiao Zuiji in the distance, covered his ears, and said, “Groundbreaking ceremony, begin now!”

“Boom—”

A massive explosion echoed through Tiegu Mountain!

That was the roar of the field cannon, announcing the beginning of town construction!

However…

Wild Boar Peggy, startled by the cannon sound, rolled its eyes back, its four legs went stiff, and it fainted from fright.

“Clang!”

The Green Dragon Crescent Blade was thrust in front of it as Jun Changxiao said sinisterly, “Stop playing dead, get up and work!”

Wild Boar Peggy instantly jumped up with a “whoosh,” then with tears in its eyes began gathering earth-element spiritual energy to busily work on the land.

Under the setting sun.

That pitiful figure ran about from east to west.

…

“Sect Master.”

Li Qingyang said, “Have you thought of a name for the town?”

“I’ve thought of it.”

Jun Changxiao said, “Let’s call it Tiegu Town.”

“Why not call it Eternal Ages Town?” Li Qingyang asked, puzzled.

Jun Changxiao looked toward the firmament, saying earnestly, “That’s to console Sect Leader Wang’s spirit in heaven.”

Iron Bones Clanging Sect was built by Sect Leader Wang. Later, he took it over and developed it into the current Eternal Ages Sect, but this mountain would forever be Tiegu Mountain, this town would forever be called Tiegu Town, and the plaque hanging in the great hall would forever bear four characters—Iron Bones Clanging!