Chapter 737: Arrangements for Orchid Curse!_2
Maintaining vigilance during the exploration of the Dimensional World is absolutely necessary.
Fang Mu's words were not only meant to remind Lian Dai to stay alert but also carried other intentions he wanted to express.
Fang Mu continued.
"Aunt Dai, if another emergency like last time occurs within the Dimensional World, notify me immediately. The Jeh ancient snake and Three-Headed Crane Phoenix you just saw can both be brought into the Dimensional World for support."
"By then, with five Divine Domain Level experts stationed, the safety issue should be guaranteed!"
"The Dimensional World can connect with ours, which indicates that the level of the two worlds is roughly equivalent."
Fang Mu's words eased Lian Dai's newly heightened sense of vigilance.
If what Fang Mu said was true and so much Divine Domain-level power could be mobilized for support, then the possibility of encountering danger would surely be extremely low.
In the future, even if Fang Mu didn't deploy many personnel for the exploration and development of the Dimensional World, she would still have to rely heavily on Fang Mu.
"Little Wood, the safety of Han Yang Empire within the Dimensional World will depend entirely on you in the future!"
Hearing Lian Dai's words, Fang Mu knew his goal had been achieved.
Fang Mu's extensive efforts in bringing major forces together to jointly develop the Dimensional World were far from charity work.
Fang Mu needed to ensure that during the exploration of the Dimensional World, he could secure the maximum benefits for himself.
This necessitated some tough measures, even toward his own guardian, Lian Dai.
After all, Lian Dai wasn't just his guardian; she was also the King of Han Yang Empire.
Lian Dai's responsibility to and bond with Han Yang Empire far outweighed her bond to him – this was something Fang Mu was acutely aware of.
"Aunt Dai, rest assured, I will do everything in my power to ensure Han Yang Empire's safety during the exploration and development of the Dimensional World."
After speaking with Lian Dai, Fang Mu turned his attention to Qi Qi and said:
"Senior Qi Qi, given that you've already been delayed for more than a day by your trip to the Giant Beast World, why don't I accompany you to Sprouting City right now?"
"I believe Senior Ling Kang should be almost prepared by now."
Qi Qi was deeply moved upon hearing these words. Despite just finishing the work at hand, Fang Mu was already preparing to head to Sprouting City without a moment's rest.
Unlike Qi Qi, who was a God-Realm Expert, Fang Mu—despite being extraordinarily occupied during this time—was surely exhausted.
Qi Qi said to Fang Mu:
"Little Wood, you've been working tirelessly for so long; take a moment to rest properly first."
"Senior Ling Kang isn't in any rush!"
Fang Mu shrugged his shoulders energetically and replied:
"Senior Qi Qi, this bit of fatigue is nothing. I'll rest after helping Senior Ling Kang; it won't be too late then!"
Qi Qi didn't say anything further after hearing this.
"Little Wood, I'll leave this task to you then!"
Fang Mu called over Shu Liangjun and asked her to accompany himself and Qi Qi to Sprouting City.
Fang Mu hadn't traveled extensively lately, and even when he did, he often didn't bring Shu Liangjun along.
This gave Shu Liangjun ample time.
During this time, Shu Liangjun had been focusing on developing Golden Toad Manor, which had originally been in a semi-dormant state due to her neglect.
As a result, many Elders of Golden Toad Manor had chosen to retire.
Now, under Shu Liangjun's renewed management, Golden Toad Manor had been infused with new vitality.
Additionally, Golden Toad Manor had taken over Boundless City, further expanding its developmental momentum.
Under Shu Liangjun's leadership, Golden Toad Manor had reached a state where it could assist Fang Mu by acting as Boundless City's informant and tightening control over its original territory.
Initially, Fang Mu had been closely aligned with the Green magician—one of the Ancient Seedlings Eight Evil Species—a relationship Shu Liangjun strongly opposed.
She always felt that the Ancient Genesis organization was overly sinister.
Shu Liangjun had endured considerable hardship while dealing with Ancient Genesis, partly due to her reliance on pollutants to prolong her lifespan.
Yet Fang Mu didn't heed her advice and continued his transactions with the Green magician. Shu Liangjun chose not to argue further.
She understood that many of Fang Mu's actions were largely influenced by Master Qixing.
Shu Liangjun was surprised to learn that Capricorn, sitting on the Gold throne during the Starwheel gathering, was actually the leader of Ancient Genesis.
Even more surprising was Capricorn's close relationship with Fang Mu.
Upon arriving at Sprouting City, Qi Qi took a deep breath and silently wished for Ling Kang's ascension to succeed.
Qi Qi deeply reminisced about Ling Kang's demeanor before forming a contract with pollutants. In Qi Qi's world, he had never met anyone as gentle as Ling Kang.
When Fang Mu saw Ling Kang again, Ling Kang's gaze was still cold, but his attitude toward Fang Mu was exceptionally courteous.
Ling Kang knew that the success of his Chaos Devouring Nightmare Beast in absorbing the sixth pollution source was heavily dependent on Fang Mu.
"Sir Jianmu, greetings, and thank you for the pollution medicines you provided earlier, as well as Master Qixing's assistance!"
Emotionless people even conveyed thanks in a robotic manner, and the reluctance of major forces to cooperate with Ancient Genesis powerhouses was not without reason.
"Senior Ling Kang, instead of thanking me, you should express more gratitude to Senior Qi Qi. He has done a great deal for you!"
Ling Kang didn't show much reaction to Fang Mu's words, as in Ling Kang's heart, his relationship with Qi Qi was strictly a partnership.
To Ling Kang, mutual assistance between leaders of the same faction was nothing out of the ordinary!
Qi Qi wasn't bothered by Ling Kang's attitude. After all, if not for his own pollutant—the Distorted Mirror Flower—successfully absorbing the sixth pollution source and regaining emotions, his perspective and attitude toward people would likely have mirrored Ling Kang's.
"Ling Kang, are you ready now?"
"If you're prepared, merge with your Chaos Devouring Nightmare Beast and fully absorb the remaining purified pollution energy."
"I'll guard you during your ascension."
With that, Qi Qi activated his own pollutant, and the Distorted Mirror Flower appeared in his hand.
Qi Qi wasn't entirely confident that Fang Mu could successfully assist Ling Kang with his ascension, as numerous unpredictable issues could arise during the absorption of pollution sources.
Many such challenges were impossible to foresee!
If Fang Mu couldn't aid Ling Kang, Qi Qi was prepared to sacrifice his own core to assist Ling Kang in ascending.
Whatever it took, Ling Kang had to rediscover his emotions. On this matter, Qi Qi's determination was unwavering.
Though Ling Kang lacked emotions, he instinctively didn't guard against Qi Qi.
Ling Kang immediately entered a fusion state. In this fused form, Ling Kang looked almost identical to how he appeared when Fang Mu first met him.
The only difference was that Ling Kang's previously uncontrollable pollution energy had now been restrained within his body, allowing him to completely command it!
Ling Kang took out the pollution medicines Fang Mu had instructed Shu Liangjun to deliver earlier and absorbed them with meticulous care.
Every time pure pollution energy entered his body, Ling Kang couldn't help but shudder slightly in pleasure.
Ling Kang had already absorbed a significant amount of these pollution medicines, and they were soon entirely depleted.
But Ling Kang still felt his pollutant hadn't been entirely satiated.
His Chaos Devouring Nightmare Beast could still absorb vast amounts of pollution energy.
The more his Chaos Devouring Nightmare Beast was fed, the lower the likelihood of encountering danger during his ascension.
Qi Qi gauged Ling Kang's situation from his expression but hesitated to ask Fang Mu directly.
After all, Fang Mu had already provided Ling Kang with a substantial amount of pollution energy. Considering the sheer quantity of pollution medicines, even Saint Creator Qixing must have borne a significant burden.
Without waiting for Ling Kang to speak, Fang Mu sensed his condition, pulled out a medicine box, and handed it to Qi Qi.
During Ling Kang's absorption of pollution energy, the Chaos Devouring Nightmare Beast occasionally leaked a portion of pollution energy.
This leaked energy significantly affected Fang Mu, but posed no risk to the stronger Qi Qi.
"Senior Qi Qi, this box contains exactly eighty bottles of pollution medicine. The purity of the pollution energy in these medicines is higher than the previous ones."
"I believe this should provide considerable assistance to Senior Ling Kang!"