
The workings of the black crystal was to absorb the black aura possessed by someone from the same world as Ye Chen's world, the black crystal would tremble and buzz if a black aura was detected.
The process of receiving new residents went smoothly, about a hundred people. Senior He then divided them into groups. The group of cultivators would be in charge of maintaining security while the other group was working on other tasks at hand.
The fame of Ye territory that attracted the interest of many circles did not make Ye Chen interested in adding to the population in his territory. Only those who have absolutely no interest and those who need a place are allowed to stay.
He did not want to accept anyone who wanted to learn a technique or study, despite the fact that all who lived in the Ye region would be freed to learn all the knowledge available.
The population of the Ye region was only one hundred and fifty souls but its strength could be matched with that of a top-tier sect.
Ye Chen was currently eighteen years old. Over two months he had settled in Ye territory and had now decided to leave, his main goal was to find the location of the third immortal root that was on the map and cultivate and then follow the directions in the south.
"I will go with Baojing and this territory I leave to you, take good care of it, someday I will return."
Senior He and the others were a little disappointed, their goal was to follow Ye Chen but he instead left.
"Senior He, Jiang Kun, I have copied some techniques to learn."
"Craftsman Mingdi, I also repaired some of the formations in the book you used to give."
During this time Ye Chen did seem mediocre but in fact he was quite busy studying various things including the books given by Mingdi craftsmen. Inside the book contains theories of making artifacts such as flying boats, sailboats, shield artifacts and others, complete with formation seals used.
"Sir... Mm, herbs and...
This voice was Elder Xiao, for some reason He felt like he was forgotten, maybe Ye Chen Alan left long ago, did He forget about him as an alchemist?
" Older Xiao, I have not forgotten you. This region desperately needs you here but before that there's something I want to tell you."
Ye Chen was silent for a moment.
Baojing, elder Xiao, Mingdi craftsman, senior He and Jiang Kun also fell silent, waiting for what Ye Chen would say.
"I'd be serious, after this if any of you decide to leave Ye territory then I ask never to talk about the things you've seen."
Ye Chen closed his eyes, and suddenly the atmosphere became a little gripping. Out of nowhere, a cold wind accompanied by a dense death aura blew them all away. Make them feel like they are on the edge of death but not pressuring or trying to kill.
"I'm asking you to cut ties with anyone out there. There can be no cooperation of any kind except buying and selling and helping those in distress."
"Older Xiao, your relationship with your father will only be limited to the father-son relationship, nothing more. And one more thing, I don't allow anyone to come in here."
"That's it, well I invite you who don't want to be here anymore to come out. Don't tell me I'm cruel, this is my place and this is my rule. I'll hunt down whoever broke this."
Only Baojing understood the rules that Ye Chen made, it could be dangerous if there were any intruders staying here. While others do not understand.
"I am Jiang Kun willing to follow the rules of the lord."
"Me too." said senior He.
They had no one left and were calm enough to make a decision.
The Mingdi craftsman though worked alone but he still had distant relatives and acquaintances whom he could not have decided to take for granted.
"I'm not forcing you two and of course we're still acquaintances, of course as long as you two don't say things are out there later."
"Sir, this is too heavy."
"Please make a decision" Ye Chen said firmly. "I'm not asking for more, just to keep and ensure the security of my territory" he continued.
"I'm willing." said the Mingdi craftsman.
"You sure?" Ye Chen wanted to confirm it again.
"Very sure." he answered with confidence.
"What about you, elder?"
Elder Xiao lowered his head, "I'm sorry I can't" he said.
"No problem, we can still be friends, of course if you still want to" Ye Chen said with a smile. "Oh yes this is a recipe note you once gave, I wrote some advice there but sorry if there are still flaws, that's all I can say."
"Mr Ye, you're very kind. I just hope you understand." Elder Xiao received the recipe note and then kept it. He was just about to leave because there was nothing He could do anymore, He was no longer part of this Ye territory.
The Mingdi craftsman stood up, "I'll drive you" he said and asked Ye Chen for approval.
"Please, oh yeah don't forget to say my regards to patriarch Xiao."
At the exit.
"Older, what made you change your mind?" asked the Mingdi craftsmen, before they had both agreed to settle in the region.
"I feel pretty heavy."
"You misunderstood Master Ye's intentions. Asking us to break up doesn't mean we really have to leave the people we know, it's just that we shouldn't be offending this territory."
"I don't understand."
The Mingdi craftsman sighed, "Doesn't every land have its own rules? and do you think, can someone freely tell someone else the contents of their kitchen?"
"I understand but I am still reluctant to leave my sect and people."
"Aren't you the one who said you didn't want to be in the shadow of your father's big name? then why for a simple rule you've given up?"
Elder Xiao was stunned, He had already forgotten his original purpose when he left his sect. "Let's go, maybe my place isn't here."
"Where are you going? you yourself know that there is no better place than this" said the Mingdi craftsman still trying to persuade elder Xiao.
"I know, I don't know," elder Xiao looked at the blue sky, sighed slowly and said lag. "May another day Master Ye will still receive me."
The Mingdi craftsmen could not say. Especially after Elder Xiao said that he would travel the world to help others like Ye Chen's message as well as return to look for traces of his once lost daughter.
"Goodbye." elder Xiao saluted him then stepped away, leaving the Ye territory, under the pityful gaze of the Mingdi craftsmen.