As a master architect, isn't the biggest dream in this life to meet a wealthy patron with unlimited budget and complete autonomy?
"Good! With Madam's words, even if I have to risk my life, I will definitely build a miraculous city unprecedented in the history of Douluo Continent!"
Niu Gao was so excited that his face turned red, and he continued to devote himself to revising the blueprints with great enthusiasm. In this way, it took a full five days.
Tang Yuehua and Niu Gao finally finalized the initial details of the cooperation, the blueprint framework of the first phase of the project, and the preliminary material procurement list.
A thick cooperation contract, stamped with Moon Pavilion's seal and the emblem of the Yu clan, officially came into effect.
Holding that contract and the huge settlement fee paid in advance by Moon Pavilion, Niu Gao felt as if he were dreaming.
He even couldn't wait to fly back to Longxing City to tell his clansmen this great news.
"Lady Yuehua, Your Excellency Luo Nan, time is of the essence, I must prepare to return to Longxing City immediately."
At the gate of Moon Pavilion, Niu Gao clasped his hands in farewell to Luo Nan and Tang Yuehua.
"Relocating the entire clan is no small matter. I need to go back and mobilize my clansmen, sell some heavy assets that cannot be taken with me, which will take about half a month."
"In half a month, I guarantee that I will bring the entire Yu clan, young and old, to the outskirts of Heaven Dou City on time!"
"Clan Chief Niu Gao, have a safe journey. We await good news in Heaven Dou City."
Tang Yuehua smiled and returned the greeting.
"Old Rhino, I'm worried about you going back alone. What if you encounter spies from the Spirit Hall on the way?" Bai He stepped forward and patted Niu Gao's shoulder.
"Anyway, I don't have anything important to do in Heaven Dou City recently, I'll go back to Longxing City with you."
"With the speed of my Min clan, even if we encounter trouble, we can protect you and ensure your safe evacuation." Niu Gao looked at his old friend, his heart warmed, and he did not refuse, nodding heavily.
"Alright! Then let's, old brothers, embark on this arduous journey once more!"
Watching Bai He and Niu Gao's departing figures side by side, Luo Nan stood with his hands behind his back, his deep gaze fixed on the vast wasteland outside Heaven Dou City.
"Everything is ready, except for the final push," Luo Nan murmured to himself.
Tang Yuehua walked to his side, standing shoulder to shoulder with him, a gentle breeze ruffling her long hair, carrying a captivating fragrance.
"Yes, once the Yu Clan arrives, our new city can begin construction."
Tang Yuehua's eyes gleamed with anticipation.
"However, such a large-scale operation will likely attract the attention of various forces soon."
"Especially the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Spirit Hall; they definitely won't stand idly by and watch us build such a massive fortress outside Heaven Dou City."
"So what?"
"Anyone who dares to reach out, I'll chop off their claws. This city will be the starting point for our conquest of this continent!"
...
Moon Pavilion's actions were considerable.
Although Niu Gao and Bai He had only just set off to return to Longxing City of the Star Luo Empire to prepare for the mobilization of the entire Yu clan to relocate,
Moon Pavilion's astonishingly large financial machine had already been running at full speed overnight.
Following the preliminary plans for the first phase of the project that Niu Gao had hastily completed before leaving,
a vanguard construction team composed of thousands of strong laborers and dozens of earth-attribute, strength-type soul masters had already marched into this wasteland.
Dust flew, and shouts shook the heavens.
Thanks to the efforts of these soul masters, progress was remarkably rapid.
Wide temporary transport routes were quickly opened up, and heavy wagons loaded with timber, stone, and supplies, like long dragons, continuously arrived from the direction of Heaven Dou City.
This was merely the initial clearing and foundation surveying work, but the overwhelming scale of the operation was enough to deeply shock anyone who witnessed it.
Such a massive commotion at Moon Pavilion naturally couldn't escape the notice of the powerful forces both inside and outside Heaven Dou City.
In an instant, countless hidden eyes were fixed on this once-neglected wasteland, and intelligence reports flooded the desks of various sects and forces like snowflakes.
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Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's headquarters.
Inside the antique-style study, the air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood.
Ning Fengzhi held a secret report in his hand.
"Fengzhi, what's wrong? You look so worried,"
Ning Fengzhi turned around, shook his head with a wry smile, and handed the report to Chen Xin.
"Uncle Sword, it's not the royal family, it's Moon Pavilion."
Ning Fengzhi sighed deeply, his tone filled with barely concealed weariness and helplessness.
"Our scouts just reported back with confirmed information: the land Moon Pavilion has secured outside the city, spanning dozens of miles, has officially begun construction."
"Moreover, according to our informant in the building materials market, Moon Pavilion's procurement list includes a large quantity of Obsidian Iron Mother and Deep Sea Silver."
"Obsidian Iron Mother? Deep Sea Silver?"
"These are strategic materials used to build top-tier defensive fortresses."
"What is Moon Pavilion buying these things for? Are they going to build a fortress outside the city?"
"Not just a fortress, Uncle Sword, they're building a city!"
"A new city entirely belonging to Moon Pavilion!"
Ning Fengzhi walked to the coffee table, sat down, picked up the slightly cooled tea, and drank it all in one gulp, as if trying to extinguish the restlessness in his heart.
"Moreover, our spies discovered that a few days ago, Bai He of the Min Clan brought a burly giant into Moon Pavilion."
"If I'm not mistaken, that person is Niu Gao, the patriarch of the Yu Clan."
"The Yu Clan?" Chen Xin raised an eyebrow.
"One of the four affiliated sects of the Clear Sky Sect back then? The Yu Clan, known as the best builders on the continent?"
"It's them." Ning Fengzhi smiled bitterly.
"Moon Pavilion has already contacted the Yu Clan, and judging from the situation, the two sides have reached a deep cooperation agreement."
"With Moon Pavilion's bottomless financial resources, coupled with the Yu Clan's unparalleled construction skills,"
"once this new city is completed, its defense and scale will probably surpass our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's castle."
A long silence fell over the study.
Chen Xin gently stroked the Seven Kill Sword resting on his lap, his eyes flashing with complex light.
"Fengzhi, it seems we underestimated their ambition before," Chen Xin said in a deep voice.
"Yes, we underestimated them, completely underestimated them."
Ning Fengzhi leaned back in his chair, gazing at the ceiling, letting out a sigh filled with helplessness and vicissitude.
"Uncle Sword, a few years ago, Moon Pavilion was just an etiquette academy for nobles to indulge in refined pursuits?"
"But what about now? They've won over the Heaven Dou royal family, swallowed up the resources of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan, and now even the Yu Clan has become their vassal."
Ning Fengzhi closed his eyes, the calm yet all-encompassing face of Luo Nan appearing in his mind.
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