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Chapter 112: White Cloud City Completed
2023-04-04 Author: Fu Hejun
While his clone, Neptune, was undergoing the divine trials on Sea God Island, Ye Cheng himself, on the other hand, had also begun the establishment of White Cloud City, which was now on the right track.
The Defense Clan truly lived up to their reputation as professionals in construction. After personally surveying the old site of White Cloud City and obtaining the practical data, they submitted the designed city plan to Ye Cheng within three days.
Ye Cheng was quite satisfied after reviewing their city plan. However, according to their design, the new White Cloud City would definitely cover a much larger area than the old one. Therefore, the already leveled ground needed to be expanded further outward.
This was no difficult task for him. Ye Cheng personally arrived at the site, summoned his Flying Rainbow Sword, and with several swooshing sword qi strikes, directly leveled parts of the surrounding hilltops. He then used the broken earth from these hilltops to fill in some uneven terrain. Soon, the original area was expanded nearly threefold. He also opened up several additional roads, allowing for smoother communication and interaction between this city and others in the future.
After the foundation was laid, the Defense Clan officially began the construction of White Cloud City. Of course, the other two clans weren't idle either. Although they lacked money, as Soul Masters, it was no problem for them to lend a hand during construction, such as helping move heavy objects.
However, to build a city, such a colossal project, the mere thousand-plus population of the Three Great Clans was naturally insufficient. With so few people, it would take an eternity to complete.
Therefore, it was necessary to mobilize the strength of the masses to participate in the construction.
Without needing additional funding, the Defense Clan directly released the news that Ye Cheng was about to establish White Cloud City, then publicly recruited hard laborers who wouldn't be paid, but would be provided with food.
Of course, in return, they also promised that once White Cloud City was officially completed, all who participated in the labor would be able to purchase a residence within the city at a low price and become official residents.
Most importantly, as long as you were within White Cloud City, you would receive the protection of the Lord of White Cloud City!
As soon as this news spread, it immediately caused a sensation.
Countless commoners flocked to the city, and within a short period, over 800,000 young and able-bodied laborers were recruited. People even continuously rushed over from other places.
The reason for this overwhelming response, apart from being able to purchase housing at a low price, was primarily the immense sense of security brought by Ye Cheng's name. Living in such a city, one would feel an incredible sense of security.
In truth, in this world where Soul Masters reigned supreme, ordinary commoners had no human rights. Their lives were as insignificant as blades of grass. Some Soul Masters would burn, kill, and plunder, committing all manner of evil, yet as long as they didn't provoke the Nobles and only targeted commoners without mass slaughter, no one would bother to intervene.
Even if the Empire paid lip service to the idea, claiming "you are all citizens of the Empire," in reality, those high and mighty Nobles would never dispense justice for these commoners. They would only drive them like cattle.
Soul Masters in this world were simply too unrestrained.
Sometimes, a family of commoners would be living peacefully in their home, only to suddenly find their house had collapsed and their lives were gone shortly after. They would die without understanding why. It would turn out that two Soul Masters had been fighting for some unknown reason, and their battle had accidentally affected these commoners, much like accidentally stepping on some ants while passing by. The Authorities wouldn't bother with such minor incidents, and no one would seek justice for these insignificant commoners, daring to offend noble Soul Masters.
Indeed, this world was just that warped.
But now, as long as they joined White Cloud City and remained within its walls, they would no longer have to worry about being accidentally injured by passing Soul Masters and dying an unjust death.
Surely, no Soul Master would dare to act wild in a city belonging to a Limit Douluo.
It was precisely for this reason that countless commoners flocked eagerly to White Cloud City.
After Niu Gao estimated that they had enough laborers, he halted the recruitment. Those who didn't make it in time could only beat their chests and stamp their feet, regretting that they had arrived a step too late.
Besides these mere laborers, many wealthy merchants, as well as small clans and factions, also came one after another, bringing their entire families to pledge their allegiance.
Ye Cheng naturally accepted all comers. After all, a city couldn't solely consist of residents; it also required merchants to ensure the circulation of trade, as well as manufacturing industries and so on. People from all walks of life were essential; otherwise, it would be far too undeveloped.
These merchants, small clans, and factions who came to pledge allegiance were also an indispensable part of White Cloud City's construction. Apart from residences, places like shops and hotels were naturally essential for a city. However, these individuals would need to handle such matters themselves.
As the City Lord, Ye Cheng only needed to outline the city's general framework, leaving the rest to his subordinates to refine and flesh out.
And so it went.
With 800,000 young men working day and night, supplemented by numerous recruited Soul Masters specializing in construction, and with a large sum of money invested... after six months, White Cloud City was finally complete!
The general construction plan for White Cloud City centered around the City Lord's Manor—the Forbidden City—as its Core Zone. This area belonged exclusively to the City Lord and also served as the heart of the entire city, equivalent to an ancient Imperial Palace.
Next was the Inner District, near the Core Zone, primarily designated for the clan factions who had pledged allegiance to the City Lord. Following that was the Outer District, where ordinary city residents lived, along with various shops and other trading places.
Within the city, distinctions were clearly drawn, separating people by social hierarchy and various grades.
After White Cloud City was officially completed, the 800,000 young and able-bodied laborers also purchased ordinary property in the Outer District at a low price, as promised. From then on, they officially became members of White Cloud City.
What followed was a massive influx of people.
These young laborers weren't solitary individuals; they had parents, siblings, wives, and children. With 800,000 people bringing their entire families, they ultimately brought a population of several million to White Cloud City.
However, even with the settlement of these several million people, White Cloud City still felt somewhat spacious. But populations flow between cities, and soon, with the influx of a large number of outsiders, the newly built White Cloud City gradually began to flourish.
At this point, Ye Cheng, as the City Lord, became busy. He needed to properly plan the city's job allocations, placing those who had pledged allegiance to him into suitable positions.
After all, for such a large city, he couldn't possibly manage everything personally, could he?
Therefore, he first established the Enforcement Team. This team's primary purpose was to maintain order within the city, preventing Soul Masters from disrupting White Cloud City's peace and indiscriminately slaughtering innocent people. It would also deter some lawbreakers and ambitious schemers, preventing certain individuals from abusing their power and engaging in dirty dealings.
Even if his White Cloud City couldn't be as pure as the white clouds in the sky, it at least wouldn't wallow in the mire with the rest.
P.S. One more chapter is still being written, so don't wait up. Check back tomorrow.
(end of chapter)
2023-04-04 Author: Fu Hejun
While his clone, Neptune, was undergoing the divine trials on Sea God Island, Ye Cheng himself, on the other hand, had also begun the establishment of White Cloud City, which was now on the right track.
The Defense Clan truly lived up to their reputation as professionals in construction. After personally surveying the old site of White Cloud City and obtaining the practical data, they submitted the designed city plan to Ye Cheng within three days.
Ye Cheng was quite satisfied after reviewing their city plan. However, according to their design, the new White Cloud City would definitely cover a much larger area than the old one. Therefore, the already leveled ground needed to be expanded further outward.
This was no difficult task for him. Ye Cheng personally arrived at the site, summoned his Flying Rainbow Sword, and with several swooshing sword qi strikes, directly leveled parts of the surrounding hilltops. He then used the broken earth from these hilltops to fill in some uneven terrain. Soon, the original area was expanded nearly threefold. He also opened up several additional roads, allowing for smoother communication and interaction between this city and others in the future.
After the foundation was laid, the Defense Clan officially began the construction of White Cloud City. Of course, the other two clans weren't idle either. Although they lacked money, as Soul Masters, it was no problem for them to lend a hand during construction, such as helping move heavy objects.
However, to build a city, such a colossal project, the mere thousand-plus population of the Three Great Clans was naturally insufficient. With so few people, it would take an eternity to complete.
Therefore, it was necessary to mobilize the strength of the masses to participate in the construction.
Without needing additional funding, the Defense Clan directly released the news that Ye Cheng was about to establish White Cloud City, then publicly recruited hard laborers who wouldn't be paid, but would be provided with food.
Of course, in return, they also promised that once White Cloud City was officially completed, all who participated in the labor would be able to purchase a residence within the city at a low price and become official residents.
Most importantly, as long as you were within White Cloud City, you would receive the protection of the Lord of White Cloud City!
As soon as this news spread, it immediately caused a sensation.
Countless commoners flocked to the city, and within a short period, over 800,000 young and able-bodied laborers were recruited. People even continuously rushed over from other places.
The reason for this overwhelming response, apart from being able to purchase housing at a low price, was primarily the immense sense of security brought by Ye Cheng's name. Living in such a city, one would feel an incredible sense of security.
In truth, in this world where Soul Masters reigned supreme, ordinary commoners had no human rights. Their lives were as insignificant as blades of grass. Some Soul Masters would burn, kill, and plunder, committing all manner of evil, yet as long as they didn't provoke the Nobles and only targeted commoners without mass slaughter, no one would bother to intervene.
Even if the Empire paid lip service to the idea, claiming "you are all citizens of the Empire," in reality, those high and mighty Nobles would never dispense justice for these commoners. They would only drive them like cattle.
Soul Masters in this world were simply too unrestrained.
Sometimes, a family of commoners would be living peacefully in their home, only to suddenly find their house had collapsed and their lives were gone shortly after. They would die without understanding why. It would turn out that two Soul Masters had been fighting for some unknown reason, and their battle had accidentally affected these commoners, much like accidentally stepping on some ants while passing by. The Authorities wouldn't bother with such minor incidents, and no one would seek justice for these insignificant commoners, daring to offend noble Soul Masters.
Indeed, this world was just that warped.
But now, as long as they joined White Cloud City and remained within its walls, they would no longer have to worry about being accidentally injured by passing Soul Masters and dying an unjust death.
Surely, no Soul Master would dare to act wild in a city belonging to a Limit Douluo.
It was precisely for this reason that countless commoners flocked eagerly to White Cloud City.
After Niu Gao estimated that they had enough laborers, he halted the recruitment. Those who didn't make it in time could only beat their chests and stamp their feet, regretting that they had arrived a step too late.
Besides these mere laborers, many wealthy merchants, as well as small clans and factions, also came one after another, bringing their entire families to pledge their allegiance.
Ye Cheng naturally accepted all comers. After all, a city couldn't solely consist of residents; it also required merchants to ensure the circulation of trade, as well as manufacturing industries and so on. People from all walks of life were essential; otherwise, it would be far too undeveloped.
These merchants, small clans, and factions who came to pledge allegiance were also an indispensable part of White Cloud City's construction. Apart from residences, places like shops and hotels were naturally essential for a city. However, these individuals would need to handle such matters themselves.
As the City Lord, Ye Cheng only needed to outline the city's general framework, leaving the rest to his subordinates to refine and flesh out.
And so it went.
With 800,000 young men working day and night, supplemented by numerous recruited Soul Masters specializing in construction, and with a large sum of money invested... after six months, White Cloud City was finally complete!
The general construction plan for White Cloud City centered around the City Lord's Manor—the Forbidden City—as its Core Zone. This area belonged exclusively to the City Lord and also served as the heart of the entire city, equivalent to an ancient Imperial Palace.
Next was the Inner District, near the Core Zone, primarily designated for the clan factions who had pledged allegiance to the City Lord. Following that was the Outer District, where ordinary city residents lived, along with various shops and other trading places.
Within the city, distinctions were clearly drawn, separating people by social hierarchy and various grades.
After White Cloud City was officially completed, the 800,000 young and able-bodied laborers also purchased ordinary property in the Outer District at a low price, as promised. From then on, they officially became members of White Cloud City.
What followed was a massive influx of people.
These young laborers weren't solitary individuals; they had parents, siblings, wives, and children. With 800,000 people bringing their entire families, they ultimately brought a population of several million to White Cloud City.
However, even with the settlement of these several million people, White Cloud City still felt somewhat spacious. But populations flow between cities, and soon, with the influx of a large number of outsiders, the newly built White Cloud City gradually began to flourish.
At this point, Ye Cheng, as the City Lord, became busy. He needed to properly plan the city's job allocations, placing those who had pledged allegiance to him into suitable positions.
After all, for such a large city, he couldn't possibly manage everything personally, could he?
Therefore, he first established the Enforcement Team. This team's primary purpose was to maintain order within the city, preventing Soul Masters from disrupting White Cloud City's peace and indiscriminately slaughtering innocent people. It would also deter some lawbreakers and ambitious schemers, preventing certain individuals from abusing their power and engaging in dirty dealings.
Even if his White Cloud City couldn't be as pure as the white clouds in the sky, it at least wouldn't wallow in the mire with the rest.
P.S. One more chapter is still being written, so don't wait up. Check back tomorrow.
(end of chapter)
