Li Shuning couldn’t care less about that, as long as her parents didn’t move, it had nothing to do with her, and she was very busy now.
Previously, there were still thirty-two cities striving to survive, but recently, only fifteen cities remained, with the population dwindling consistently.
After those cities were destroyed, various demons and ghosts not originally grouped together would fuse, growing even stronger; in fact, some other cities were also struggling.
Since the decision was made to relocate entirely to Lishui City, there was no point in hesitating.
Some people were unwilling; after all, in that city, they had status, wealth, and houses. Who knew what it would be like if they moved to a new place?
However, regardless of unwillingness, there was no choice. All magicians would definitely relocate together, and ordinary people staying in an empty city was essentially seeking death.
Honestly speaking, money had become less important in this world.
Some were truly tied to their homeland and stayed behind, knowing full well that they were doomed.
Yet, dying in their homeland left no regrets.
Considering the trends, even those who relocated might not survive, which meant dying in a foreign land. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ N0v3l.Fiɾe.net
Li Shuning looked at the cultivation resources before her, eyes full of delight.
It was the arrival of people from Chairman Liang’s sect, along with magicians from other sects.
Those sects and large families still had a lot of resources; they brought everything this time, and what Li Shuning saw were the resources they brought, all placed in the association’s warehouse.
After learning that Li Shuning could refine elixirs and artifacts, those magicians deliberated and realized: what was the point of hoarding precious items they couldn’t use? They might as well give Li Shuning what she needed to boost everyone’s strength, as survival mattered more than resources.
In the days that followed, everyone in Lishui City was busy, engaged in building a mega city.
Only those in East City could do as they pleased, with no forced demands.
Li Shuning mingled with the magicians, refining elixirs and artifacts, and guiding them in cultivation.
With resources, many things could be concocted, like Foundation Establishment Pills and Golden Core Pills.
However, Golden Core Pills weren’t needed for now; Li Shuning had observed that the strongest was just a senior from Chairman Liang’s sect with Foundation Establishment Eighth Layer cultivation.
Outside Lishui City, many people were heading there, with countless magicians escorting them for protection.
The demons and ghosts also noticed humans’ movements, started consolidating, and seemed in no hurry anymore.
Originally, humans were scattered; now, they were gathering, which seemed like a good thing for them — a chance for a clean sweep.
Moreover, they could use this time to strengthen themselves; they thought they were ready and only realized when facing humans that there were strong individuals among them, incurring heavy losses recently.
When people nationwide finally relocated to Lishui City, a month had passed.
Throughout that month, initial attacks from demons and ghosts eventually subsided. Upon discovering numerous magicians, they disappeared as if by magic, leading to rare and sudden tranquility.
Lishui City expanded into a giant city, with a population exceeding three million, nearly the entire domestic population.
Among them were over fifty thousand magicians.
However, Li Shuning knew the true crisis would come in six months.
In the story, there was another mass relocation, but it was to Zhonghai City, the most developed city.
The demons and ghosts also disappeared then, only to attack again six months later, stronger than before.
The events were unfolding similarly to the story.
People from other places reached Lishui City, which underwent a reorganization.
With the absence of demons and ghosts, some magicians became affiliates of the wealthy or powerful.
During previous attacks on Lishui City, thanks to Li Shuning’s presence, Wang Qingyun remained unharmed. Still, Zhou Jinyun connected with some tycoons, becoming an affiliate to a millionaire, handling shady affairs for him.
Disapproving, Wang Qingyun left with his people, yet a few disciples stayed with Zhou Jinyun, leaving Wang Qingyun quite depressed.
Li Shuning kept assisting in training magicians, teaching some talented individuals alchemy, among other things. Strengthened magicians would be more prepared for the future.
People from other sects and families were grateful for Li Shuning’s actions, realizing that many were reluctant to share anything, a significant reason for the broken inheritance.
Zhou Jinyun couldn’t accept it, knowing she’d been set up by Li Shuning. She had to be more discreet now. Frankly speaking, many things were different from before, making her feel scared, but she insisted on being a prominent guest among the wealthy.
Now, she lived in a luxury home, enjoyed exquisite cuisine, and could instruct people to do whatever she wanted.
Other than her cultivation, what did Li Shuning have?
One day, she would prove Li Shuning was nothing, and Zhou Jinyun was the best.
During the six months, Li Shuning and other magicians traveled all over the country, seeking various resources. Having many items, her cultivation progressed rapidly.
Others also advanced quickly due to the various elixir pills Li Shuning refined.
After six months passed, Li Shuning reminded Chairman Liang.
Chairman Liang had already prepared and dispatched many to patrol again.
Two days later, someone finally discovered demons and ghosts.
The new outermost layer of Lishui City had a city wall, followed by a small channeled river, another city wall beyond the river.
Beyond that wall lay the newly built houses.
Behind those new houses were the original old city walls.
When all magicians climbed onto the outer city wall, they saw, outside Lishui City, a dense horde of demons and ghosts, raising goosebumps; could they withstand so many?
Li Shuning flew out on her sword, followed by other strong individuals.
The first probing attack by demons and ghosts began.
Five hours later, the demons and ghosts retreated, and Li Shuning and the others returned to the city wall.
The wall was just regular bricks, but it seemed like a mental fortification; as long as it stood, their confidence remained.
Everyone fought desperately to protect it, and when the battle ended, even though the wall had many breaches, their hearts were content, knowing they had defended it.