The Earth's First Suzerain

Summary

In Chapter 167, Xia Tian and Jia Xu meet Hu Cheng and his sister Hu Sanniang, who are from Hu Family Village. They reveal their struggles to obtain food due to the market's rejection of gold and silver. Xia Tian recognizes Sanniang as a notable figure from "Water Margin" and learns of her tragic past. He sees an opportunity to recruit the 1,500 residents of Hu Family Village, which could strengthen his territory. Xia Tian offers them food assistance, but Jia Xu raises concerns about resource allocation due to a recent influx of refugees. They discuss the potential of Hu Family Village's treasure, which can condense spirit veins, a valuable asset for Xia Tian's territory. After negotiations, Hu Cheng and Sanniang consider joining Xia Tian's territory, and he promises them positions of authority. Xia Tian provides them with a spatial artifact containing food for their return journey, and he arranges for protection on their way back to their village. The chapter ends with the siblings contemplating bringing their village to Xia Tian's territory.

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