Huh? Isn't this an adventure kingdom building game?!-Chapter 946 - 825: Guest_2

"When I have completely dispelled my heart demon and can cultivate again, we can discuss when my assistance is needed, how about that?"

"Sounds like there's no reason to refuse." Just as Jiang Yuanxin was about to agree, a notification popped up in his view:

[Due to the smooth progress of the Human Support Plan and gaining enough believers, a new interpersonal relationship: Guest-retainer has been unlocked]

[Guest-retainer: Mainly serves as the master's strategist and bodyguard, and can become part of the master's armed force if necessary. After binding a guest-retainer relationship, they can be commanded within a certain range and are guaranteed not to betray. Can use summoning, reclaiming guest-retainer special equipment, resurrection, and other methods]

[Detected ghost cultivator He Miancun, can be recruited as a guest-retainer, bind?]

Oh, this relationship came at just the right time.

It seems like there's not much difference from binding a pet, though it sounds more appropriate.

Jiang Yuan confirmed again, then clicked to select binding.

[Achievement: Own your first guest-retainer. Reward: Building Duplication Card +1]

[Guest-retainer exclusive equipment slot has been opened]

[Guest-retainer exclusive jade token has been issued]

[Guest-retainer Jade Token: One person, one token, not to be mixed. Once equipped, allows communication anytime; the master can lock onto the guest-retainer's jade token location at any time; in emergencies it can substitute a fatal blow. Note: If the jade token is damaged, a certain amount of spirit stones is required to reissue]

A stream of information flashed before his eyes, and a shiny silver jade token flew into the storage bag.

At the same time, a dazzling light ring flew from his body and settled steadily on He Miancun, contracting and disappearing.

"Hiss! This feeling seems like…" The pain from that blow was still there, but suddenly she sensed an indescribable law descending, as if there was a new bond between her and Mr. Jiang.

Taking out the jade token marked specifically for He Miancun from the storage bag, Jiang Yuan explained the usage method to her. Once she wore the jade token, the guest-retainer jade token was officially active!

New content appeared in the interpersonal relationship interface, allowing for detailed operations by clicking on the guest-retainer's avatar, simple and easy to use.

"Sir, I have one more request." Having solved the major issue of getting beaten daily, she blushed slightly as she recounted the entire situation, hoping to find a shelter for her subordinates.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuan thought, hey! Isn't this a ready-made tool for guest-retainers?

Willing ones could be bound as guest-retainers, eliminating worries about betrayal, then given a little token to mine at Lotus Peak, saving the trouble of recruiting ordinary ghosts in the city.

Moreover, since all of them were cultivated and managed personally by He Miancun and trained from the "Ghost Immortal Scripture", their work would definitely outshine ordinary ghosts!

Having gained a few strong laborers, he was very pleased;

He Miancun was also pleased to have settled her subordinates well;

Bai Yunqi finally resolved a heavy burden on his mind; Qu Luming profited without spending a cent, and everyone felt indebted to him, resulting in a satisfactory conclusion!

Moreover, the most satisfying was: The Ghost Emperor himself issued an order, and the Netherworld's Eighteen Layers of Hell array, as part of the deal, was distributed soon after.

Qu Luming joyfully went to collect and delivered it, and following a principle of making the most out of every visit, Jiang Yuan headed straight for Lotus Peak with his contracted pets and new guest-retainers.

The eerie wind howled, and the bizarrely shaped trees twisted menacingly, with ghostly sounds faintly drifting over, casting a chilling aura over the small, humble courtyard.

Under the dense shadows of Lotus Peak, the cleanly cultivated yard held only a few pitiful buildings. Ever since the chaos in the Netherworld, for safety, Jiang Yuan had Mr. Wan return to town, no longer staying on this side.

The white and red paper lanterns glowed weakly, rendering the negligently kept courtyard increasingly desolate.

Yet, this scene appeared as a utopia to those ghost cultivators, who were more or less wounded!

Especially when he clicked to activate the array within the storage bag, instantly arming the entire Lotus Peak to the teeth, exuding a foreboding aura, deterring any wandering souls from coming close, significantly enhancing the sense of security.

"There's even a house to shelter from the wind and rain, how wonderful!"

"Yes, I thought this place was so remote, we might have to find a shelter elsewhere in the mountains, but Mr. Jiang has thought it all through!"

"Tsk, the mere aura of this array is extraordinary, let's keep a low profile, must be immensely secure."

"Didn't you hear Sister He? This is the same defense-grade array as in Fengdu City's Eighteen Layers of Hell! To be able to use such a level of array, ordinary ghost messengers wouldn't dare venture near, calling it immensely secure is an understatement, if it isn't safe here, we'd truly have nowhere to survive in the Netherworld!"

"Wow, that impressive? What kind of person is Mr. Jiang to have such good relations with Fengdu?"

...

Whispering among themselves, the originally terrified little ghost cultivators began to look more relieved, at least there was no longer the fear of being caught and punished in that dark, sunless abyss!

"Stay here to recover and rest for now; once you're better, there will be seniors who'll come to guide you in tasks within your capabilities." Jiang Yuan advised, glancing at the eight damaged versions of his guest-retainers, "As long as you don't step out of the array, your absolute safety is assured, remember that."

The ghosts expressed their gratitude repeatedly, each promising not to risk their lives recklessly.

Currently, setting eyes on the two-bedroom Level Three house, it really seemed too basic.

He clicked to view the materials required for an upgrade, delighted to discover that the buildings at Shuiyun Lake's side had high levels, requiring increasingly advanced materials. As a result, completing large volumes of public orders had accumulated a surplus of low-level building materials, enabling him to upgrade the houses in his second home swiftly.