Blue Sea and Cloud Sky, vast and boundless, where there are mountains and rivers, and beneath the earth lies an abundance of resources. Yusuf Zuck had long discovered that there were many energy-rich veins underground, as well as various exotic flowers and fruits growing in the forests.
This was a natural paradise, its formation date tracing back to an unascertainable time, so over the ages, of course, precious treasures were everywhere.
Of course, after he entered Blue Sea and Cloud Sky, he didn’t search for any rare treasures but instead surveyed the terrain and ley lines. Eventually, he chose a plot of land at the foot of Heaven Mist Mountain and began with his people to level the ground.
"Jonah Burch, 1.3 million miles to the southeast there is a Spirit Jade Mine. Take five people with you to mine it, then shape the Spirit Jade into one-meter cubes and transport them here," Zuck instructed.
"Neil, there are Gold veins to the northwest. Go mine the Gold, and then cast it into one-meter cubes and bring it back here!"
"Sara, take your team to the forest to get the finest mahogany and craft it into wooden beams to be sent back here!"
"Diego Jacobs, discuss among yourselves and design the blueprints. I want to build the most luxurious castle here, capable of accommodating a thousand residents." Read full story at novel-fire.ɴet
"Everyone else, get to work. Within ten days, I want the castle built!"
Yusuf Zuck put on shorts and began directing the great demons in building the castle, while Ruth Wilcox and others were also busy; some were making porcelain, others forging iron, and some even weaving fabric from plant fibers, among other activities.
In short, everyone in Blue Sea and Cloud Sky was mobilized!
Some of the great demons transformed into their true forms and burrowed underground to lay foundations, while others devised strategies. They all possessed almost magical skills, especially the great demons, who each had unique crafts.
Within just one day, all the wall bricks mined from Spirit Jade were transported back, and then, displaying their Divine Skills, building the house was as simple as stacking blocks. With the great demons working together in unison, Gold bricks paved the floor and Spirit Jade built the walls; those massive Spirit Jade Gold Bricks and others waved non-stop in the air, swiftly assembling with impeccable precision.
The castle looked different every day; originally planned to be completed in ten days, it was finished in just five, including its interior design, which was perfect. Even Yusuf Zuck, upon entering the grand hall of the castle, was dazzled by the Luminous Pearls in the vaulted ceiling and the Totem Gemstones carved on the walls.
This place was more regal than the Emperor’s palace, with main halls, side halls, a Debate Hall, a rear garden—transplanted with landscape elements, small bridges, and flowing water—, inner palaces, East Palace, West Palace, and so forth.
It can be said that creating such a splendid palace in just five days was truly like seizing the essence of heaven and earth.
Although they were not yet immortals, they possessed skills akin to those of gods; and although they could not Transmute Stone to Gold or create things out of thin air, their ability to move mountains and divert rivers made building a house child’s play.
As Diego Jacobs put it, this was just the initial form hurried to meet a deadline; the palace would be expanded and finely crafted later.
What surprised Yusuf Zuck the most was the furniture in the palace; those brand-new mahogany tables and chairs were truly masterpieces, not only patterned but also in immense quantities.
All these were handcrafted by several female demons.
"How did you manage to create so much furniture in just a few days? There are even beds and dressing tables!" Yusuf Zuck exclaimed in astonishment.
"Master, creating these tables, chairs, and beds is quite simple for us. Three of us, one provides the wood, another carves, and one assembles; it all gets done in a day," a female demon replied.
"Whew~" Yusuf Zuck took a deep breath, imagining that as soon as the great demons split the wood, they could swiftly craft them into any desired shape with their hand-blades.
As for those carvings, perhaps just wandering a finger over the wood planks was enough to complete them.
"Yusuf, the inside is almost ready!" While Yusuf was inspecting with Luciano and several other great demons, Ruth Wilcox came running over, drenched in sweat. These days, they had all been with Yusuf. Since there were no pots or pans here, Yusuf and they had personally built a kiln and then forged their own pots and pans. After the castle was built, Ruth and the others were among the first to enter to clean, allocate rooms, and so on!
"What’s missing?" Yusuf used his sleeve to wipe her sweat and asked.
"Nothing else is lacking, but we figured out that we still need some essentials inside." Ruth smiled and said, "For example, rice and grain seeds, and the quilts we made, we don’t have those."
"Then I’ll go out and handle that. Also, gather everyone here. I need to hold a meeting first!" Yusuf chuckled.
"A meeting? What meeting? Everyone is busy," Ruth said, puzzled.
"Just call them over to gather in the Debate Hall. Everyone must come!" Yusuf finished speaking and headed towards the Debate Hall.
A moment later, the Seventy-three great demons, Luciano, Diego Jacobs, Spirit Virtue, Nicolaus, Master Ye, Devin King, Miles O’Brien, Selena Gould, Ruby Wood, Luciano, Sara, Mia Escobar, and many others all gathered in the Debate Hall.
A few female great demons brought out fruits and placed them on the tea table, while Yusuf sat on a large golden throne like an Emperor, which Jonah Burch had personally forged for him, covered with a tiger skin, its origin unknown to them.
"What’s the matter? Just tell us," Master Ye asked smilingly. He was the oldest here, and he was very happy with his life now, building houses and forging tools himself, nothing could be more interesting.
"All right, I’ll just say it!" Yusuf scanned the crowd and said, "Building these houses isn’t a whim or to bother you all, but because I am getting married!"
"What?" Everyone was stunned.
"I am getting married!" Yusuf looked intensely at Ruth, at Lily Case, at Miles O’Brien, at Selena Gould, at Ruby Wood, and declared loudly, "I have made you wait for thousands of years, so I don’t want you to wait any longer. I always avoided marriage before, but now, I want to give you a complete life!"
"Of course, although some are not back yet, it won’t delay us from proceeding now. When they return gradually, I will hold another wedding ceremony for them."
"Hmm～" Miles O’Brien was the first to not hold back, suddenly covering his mouth and starting to cry.
Ruth’s tears also started to fall, Lily Case’s eyes reddened, Selena Gould was incredibly excited, and Ruby Wood was somewhat bewildered!
"Congratulations Master, congratulations to all the ladies!" All the great demons kneeled down together and congratulated joyously.
"Now you begin the preparations, set up the hall, arrange the wedding essentials. Jonah Burch, let’s go out, buy new quilts, buy grain seeds!"
"Good, I will then take the honor and be your wedding officiant!" Master Ye laughed heartily.
"And me, what about me? What do I do? I’m the little sister-in-law!" Sara also jumped up excitedly; her brother was finally getting married.
"Then... then... then... I’ll be the master of ceremonies." Wumao stammered.
"Haha." Everyone burst out laughing upon hearing Wumao’s words; having him as the master of ceremonies, how long would this wedding take?
"Sara, help your sisters-in-law with their makeup. Jonah Burch, let’s go!" Yusuf swept his robes and, together with Jonah Burch, vanished into the Blue Sea and Cloud Sky.