Chapter 209: Customer Service, I Want to Build a City

In the darkness of night, the entire scene was filled with shock.

Two major families had both produced traitors, and they were high-ranking members at that.

Nantian Pang quickly took out Healing Medicine and administered it to Fifth Uncle.

“Why exactly?” Heng Xueyue’s expression turned icy to the extreme. “Who are you working for?”

“We had no choice.” The Nan family’s Fifth Uncle murmured softly, reaching out to gently stroke Nantian Pang’s chubby face. “Tell your eldest brother… not to go to the Sin Domain…”

Before he could finish speaking, his Star Power dissipated completely, his heart meridians severed, and his life force vanished.

“Third Uncle!” Heng Xueyue looked toward Heng Xuanqing.

A faint flush appeared on Heng Xuanqing’s face. “Don’t tell anyone… your aunt… can… can come out…”

“Can come out?” Heng Xueyue was stunned. Coming out from the Sin Domain—no wonder Heng Xuanqing had been so ruthless toward himself.

Everything was to allow Heng Moxuan to escape from the Sin Domain.

“Yun Bugui has already come out. The one just now was him—already executed.”

Jiang Changkong said calmly.

The entire place fell silent. Xu Xingheng’s aged face turned deathly pale, his eyes tightly shut, not even daring to breathe heavily.

“Old thing, still pretending to be dead?” Jiang Changkong nudged him with his foot. “Xu Xinghe will be here soon.”

“I want to take this person away,” Heng Xueyue frowned. “He might know a lot.”

“Xu Xinghe is under my protection. Without his agreement, you can’t take him,” Jiang Changkong said coldly.

“Don’t argue. This matter involves many parties and requires careful investigation.”

Yao Meng walked over, her voice grave. “People from the Sin Domain have escaped. Heng Xuanqing told us not to speak of it, which means the Federation doesn’t know yet.”

“You’re not planning to keep this hidden, are you?” Jiang Changkong’s expression shifted slightly.

“Yes,” Nantian Pang responded in a low voice.

Jiang Changkong fell silent. These people likely all had relatives or friends in the Sin Domain.

Even though they didn’t know how to get out now, there was hope.

They would investigate, and once they figured it out, they would use this channel to rescue their own people.

Jiang Changkong’s expression gradually turned cold. “So, you plan to release a group of criminals? When they come out and cause major trouble, who among you is willing to take responsibility?”

“We can guarantee that those rescued will not cause trouble. They will assume new identities and live quietly,” Yao Meng said firmly.

Nantian Pang sighed softly. “Changkong, even if you were to report this, the message wouldn’t reach the top.

Once this is exposed, the repercussions would be too great. All the major powers would unite to kill you.”

Jiang Changkong felt a chill in his heart. Which major power didn’t have someone imprisoned there?

Once exposed, the news likely wouldn’t even get out before he was hunted down by these major powers.

“Forget it,” Jiang Changkong flicked his sleeve. “You go investigate. I won’t speak carelessly.”

“Changkong, I’m here.”

Xu Xinghe hurried over, his expression twisting with rage as he looked at the pitiful state of Xu Xingheng. “My dear uncle, you’ve finally come to this day?”

“Xu Xinghe, you can’t kill him yet,” Heng Xueyue quickly intervened to stop him.

“Changkong,” Xu Xinghe turned his gaze to him. Here, only Jiang Changkong could back him up.

Jiang Changkong sighed softly. “Your uncle is involved in too many things. Talk to him first. If you still insist on killing him, then do it.”

“Thank you,” Xu Xinghe said gratefully.

Jiang Changkong walked to the side, not bothering to listen to their conversation, but he didn’t forget to add, “Save the Star Stones for me.”

After negotiating for half an hour, Xu Xinghe ultimately decided not to kill him and handed Xu Xingheng over to Heng Xueyue and the others.

Of course, he gained quite a few benefits in return, including opportunities to cooperate with the Heng and Nan families.

Li Changtian and Ji Chengming then got up and left, needing to inform their families about what had happened here.

Which family hasn’t produced a few scoundrels?

After collecting the Star Stones, Jiang Changkong didn’t linger any longer. “I’m heading back to the research institute. If there’s anything, find me there.”

Returning to the research institute, Professor Yun and Tang Ruoxi were still awake. Seeing him return, they finally let out a sigh of relief.

“It’s good that you’re both safe. What about those people?” Jiang Changkong asked. The bound Star Spirit Peak experts were nowhere to be seen.

“We’ve detained them for now,” Professor Yun pointed toward a room. “How did things go on your end?”

“It’s all settled. They’re just wrapping things up now,” Jiang Changkong replied. “I’ve just acquired a large batch of Star Stones. Could you help process them, Professor?”

Professor Yun nodded. “No problem… Where did you get so many?”

Her expression changed as Jiang Changkong took out the Star Stones, which piled up into a small hill.

Moreover, not a single one of these Star Stones was below Fourth Rank Top-Grade.

“Just got them. Ran into a fat sheep,” Jiang Changkong grinned. “Sorry to trouble you, Professor Yun.”

“Two days,” Professor Yun shot him a look. “Move them inside.”

After storing the Star Stones, Jiang Changkong and Tang Ruoxi continued studying Star Script.

They rested late into the night. The next day, all the Star Spirit Peak experts were released, though it was unclear how Professor Yun had negotiated with them.

The abyss returned to peace, with the major forces withdrawing. Heng Xueyue and the others didn’t come over either.

Professor Yun and Tang Ruoxi worked together to process the Star Stones, while Jiang Changkong took stock of his gains.

The major forces were wealthy, and Nantian Pang’s fifth uncle was quite rich as well.

Sixth Rank Low-Grade Star Stones: 2,500 pieces. No Mid-Grade ones. Essence: 250,000.

Fifth Rank Top-Grade: 12,050 pieces. Essence: 482,000.

Fifth Rank High-Grade Star Stones: 23,112 pieces. Essence: 693,360.

Fifth Rank Mid-Grade: 48,500 pieces. Essence: 970,000.

This was the total haul, which certainly couldn’t compare to Yun Bugui’s.

But Yun Bugui’s Star Stones were still being processed and couldn’t be used for now.

Total: 2,395,360.

Enough to max out two martial arts. He wasn’t in a hurry to upgrade, planning to wait until Yun Bugui’s Star Stones were processed.

Yun Bugui had spent ten years in the Sin Domain. Though he entered as only a Star Spirit Early Stage, he was now at Star Spirit Peak.

A prodigy like him wouldn’t even glance at ordinary low-grade Star Stones. The worst he’d use were Fourth Rank Top-Grade.

With just Yun Bugui yielding so much, Jiang Changkong could hardly imagine how rich those pigs in the Sin Domain truly were.

But for now, he needed to focus on building the city.

Jiang Changkong took out his phone, logged into the Martial Arts Association official website, and contacted customer service.

“Hello, esteemed president of a large Martial Arts Association. Customer Service 004 at your service.”

It was this 004 again. Jiang Changkong wondered if customer service was assigned one-on-one. “I want to build a city.”

Customer Service 004: “…Are you serious?”

You want to build a city?

“I’m serious. There’s a large mineral vein here in the abyss, and it’s mine now. I plan to build a city around this vein.”

“That’s possible. You must ensure that there are no Star Demons within a hundred miles of the city. The Federation will then contact you.”

“Good, it’s settled. I’ll start in three days.”

After saying this, Jiang Changkong prepared to contact Ji Ziling and the others.

“Wait, accept the mission first.”

Customer Service 004 sent a message with another task: “Establish the City of the Abyss. Reward: Upgrade the Martial Arts Association to Epic, one million points.”

There were such benefits?

Jiang Changkong was delighted and quickly accepted the task. Free points and an upgrade to the Martial Arts Association—only a fool would refuse.

Once the city establishment was confirmed, Jiang Changkong began notifying Ji Ziling, Principal Yu Beilin, and Jiang Haishan, asking them to come and share the benefits.

Even if they couldn’t afford to buy in, they would still need to contribute to the city’s management and operations.

As for the people in Anding Province, Tang Ruoxi and Professor Yun were already too busy with their own affairs.

Xu Xinghe? Honestly, how could he compare to the reliability of old acquaintances?