"Chen Pi, how do you plan to arrange them?"
At this moment, Chen Shu and Ah Liang were walking on the street.
As for the rest, they were in the Beast Taming Hall, undergoing brainwashing by Ouyang Bao...
"Just arrange them like this."
Chen Shu shrugged and said, "They're killing fierce beasts elsewhere anyway, so it's the same for them to come to Nanjiang City."
"I don't need to worry about the specifics."
The strength of the group might not be great in Chen Shu's eyes, but they weren't infants who needed him to arrange everything.
"Mm."
Wang Jue nodded and said, "But now they're all following you. Do you need to give them some resources or something?"
"No need, right?"
Chen Shu rubbed his chin and said,
"I don't lack these resources now, there's no need to exploit others."
"???"
Ah Liang and the others were stunned. Was he trying to collect protection fees?
"Are you really not understanding or pretending not to?"
Xiao Xing patted his forehead and said, "Old Wang means, you should set up some reward systems for them."
"For me to give them?"
Chen Shu was slightly taken aback and said, "This doesn't quite fit my profession."
Old Wang said from the side, "Their current strength isn't high, but their potential is immense. If they grow, they can become pillars in the future."
"I know that, of course."
Chen Shu nodded and said, "Let's see. The official departments have issued a lot of resources specifically to cultivate them. We'll talk about it after they're used up."
With the major battle approaching, the group had already gained quite a lot from the battlefield, and with the official resources, it was actually enough.
However, to make everyone grow rapidly, the more resources, the better.
"If it's not enough, I'll take out some more."
Chen Shu thought about it, then suddenly froze and continued,
"This isn't the old man's scheme, is it..."
"What?"
"He knows I have some money and wants me to help cultivate some young people?"
Chen Shu frowned, the more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed.
"Uh..."
Ah Liang and the others were stunned, they also realized it.
Wang Jue said, "But cultivating them will also help you."
"That's true."
Chen Shu nodded and didn't pay too much attention.
His current resources had only one use: to prepare magical potions. Even a small amount of scrap material was enough for low-level beast tamers.
"Do you guys have anything to do now? Accompany me somewhere!"
Chen Shu stopped, a thought seemingly forming in his eyes.
"Where?"
"The Starry Sky Ruins!"
Ten minutes later,
Chen Shu, accompanied by Ah Liang and the others, arrived at the [Qing Yuan Forest].
The passage to Qing Yuan Forest had now been blown up, and its borders were spatial forbidden zones, not connected to any other异空间 (other dimensions).
This meant that only spatial beast tamers like Chen Shu and Ning Bufan could enter Qing Yuan Forest.
Of course, legendary creatures could still enter with their extreme strength.
"Haven't been here for a while."
Chen Shu's mind moved, and he opened the entrance to the Starry Sky Ruins.
Inside, it was still a brilliant starry sea, seemingly boundless and filled with a sense of mystery.
"Hmm?"
Chen Shu stood on the starry sea and felt that the entire ruins were a little different.
"Could it be the ruins themselves that acted?"
He rubbed his chin, and at the same time, shouted, "Star Spirit, come out and receive guests!"
Instantly, a ball of starlight appeared, jumping and hopping in front of him, appearing to be in a good mood.
"What do you mean, 'receive guests'?"
The Star Spirit's tone was a little displeased, saying, "I am, after all, a legendary immortal Star Spirit!"
"...a remnant soul!"
Chen Shu directly added a sentence, then said,
"What's going on with these ruins? Why do I feel like there's a change?"
"I don't know."
The Star Spirit shook its head, then excitedly said,
"Just a while ago, a large amount of stellar energy appeared out of nowhere in the depths of the ruins, not only revitalizing the entire ruins but even doubling the size of the starry sea."
"Appeared out of nowhere?"
Chen Shu gazed at the surrounding starry sea, his eyes filled with surprise.
It was as if it had been completely redecorated...
"So, it can accommodate more people now?"
He rubbed his chin, a little excited.
With the advent of chaotic times, the ruins were extremely hidden, making them the best refuge.
"You really don't know?"
Chen Shu's thoughts returned, and he looked at the Star Spirit in front of him, a hint of suspicion in his eyes.
"Why would this Star Spirit lie to you?"
"Rabbit, you go talk to it!"
Chen Shu summoned the Spatial Rabbit.
It was the inheritor of the ruins and could communicate with the Star Spirit without obstruction.
"Hoo hoo—"
The Rabbit pulled the Star Spirit aside and began to probe indirectly.
"This place is good as a refuge, isn't it?"
At this moment, Chen Shu, with Wang Jue and the others, began to sightsee in the starry sea.
"It is indeed good..."
Old Xie nodded and said, "And the energy inside is so dense. For beast tamers, it's a good place for cultivation."
Xiao Xing looked at the starry sea beneath his feet and said,
"But can ordinary people survive? There's nothing inside."
"Probably can."
Chen Shu said, "There are no seasonal changes inside, so you wouldn't feel cold even if you ran around naked every day."
"..."
Ah Liang and the others twitched their lips. How dare he call them perverts?
At this moment, Xiao Xing, with a thoughtful expression, said again,
"What about food? Daily necessities? If it truly becomes a refuge, there should be basic facilities, right? Are you really expecting everyone to eat raw meat and vegetables and run around naked every day?"
Although humanity was not yet defeated, influenced by Chen Shu, they had also begun to consider fallback options...
War should be fought with all their might, but if they were defeated, there was no need to fight to the death. A tactical retreat was acceptable...
"Is there still a lack of food here?"
Chen Shu shrugged and said,
"With so many fierce beasts in the entire Qing Yuan Forest, there's more than enough for ordinary people to eat."
The energy in the meat of fierce beasts was abundant. Ordinary people only needed to consume a small amount each day to meet their energy needs for the entire day.
"If we are truly defeated, it's best not to leave the ruins."
Old Xie shook his head and said, "The passage is gone now, but the Beast Emperors will likely reopen the passages to various异空间 (other dimensions). At that time, hunting outside the ruins will not be safe."
"Mm..."
Chen Shu rubbed his chin and said, "That makes sense."
"I'll have someone make arrangements to raise some fierce beasts in the ruins and set up some vegetable greenhouses or something."
He nodded, having taken note of this matter.
Stellar energy was inherently a universal attribute, capable of converting into other elemental energies with little loss, making it perfectly suitable for cultivating various things.
"Hopefully, we won't need it..."
Chen Shu thought to himself, hiding in the ruins was the last resort.
However, even if it wasn't needed, his ruins could serve as a resort or sanctuary in the future...