The entire divine realm had expanded nearly 10fold, causing by Chia's quaint suburban cottage to feel exceedingly distant from the city.
It had transformed into a solitary dwelling amidst the wild with no other inhabitants within a 100 miles.
Yet, relinquishing this cherished home was simply not an option for Bowyu.
This land had been painstakingly acquired, and constructing a house through hard work and savings was no small feat.
the sunk cost and emotional attachment to her home kept by Chia rooted here, disincined to venture into the city.
Perhaps she was merely a fairy who cherished solitude away from others.
As for the inconvenience of transportation, a little hassle was a small price to pay for tranquility.
After all, time was abundant for a young ferry.
Wasting a bit of it was inconsequential.
Speaking of transportation, previously Bowi could reach the city in under 10 minutes of flight.
Now, her journey involved numerous stops taking several hours at best, making both shopping and setting up stalls exceedingly inconvenient.
As for why she did not purchase a vehicle, the expansion of the divine realm had led to a skyrocketing demand for ethereal vehicles.
With demand far surpassing supply, prices soared until Lord Jing Jing enacted regulations to cap the increases.
However, even after the price control, acquiring a vehicle became exceptionally challenging.
Currently, the mechanical factory workers were on a four shift schedule to produce ethereal vehicles with an estimated year needed to meet the purchasing demands of all the little sprites.
However, even if the psychic hover car were offered to buy Chiao at a bargain, she would still decline the purchase, for she could not bear to part with her savings.
To her, the vehicle was merely a superfluous luxury, providing only a marginal increase in speed and demanding a substantial amount of fuel.
She was diligently saving to prepare a room for her dear friend, the ghostling, eagerly anticipating her awakening and the delightful surprise that would await her.
Meanwhile, the business of grilling small fish had seen better days.
The streets were teeming with free spicy little fish, rendering her own modest offerings rather unappealing.
After a lackluster attempt at selling her fish, by Chowi decided to cease this venture.
Fortunately, her land continued to yield a steady income.
At this moment, as Bowie pondered these mundane matters, she busied herself with counting her coins.
Before her lay a large wooden box filled with the loose change she had accumulated from her previous fish sales, long neglected due to her laziness.
With a shake of her head, she meticulously sorted the disordered bills by denomination, binding each stack of 100 with soft wheat straw before placing them into another box.
Hello, is Resident by Chaiwat home? This is a community worker conducting a household visit for the spirit census.
A series of knocks echoed from outside.
accompanied by the chatter of small sprites.
Upon hearing the commotion, Bchowiwa quickly stowed away all her money into the space of her head chain.
She opened the door and stepped outside.
At the entrance of the courtyard through the gate, she spotted a ceruan psychic hover car reminiscent of a law enforcement vehicle.
A slender little sprite adorned with an identification badge stood at the gate, measuring 70 cm tall, shorter than by Chowiwa.
Following closely behind was another dimminionive sprite, clutching a notebook and pen, standing at just over 20 cm, appearing to be a novice in the workforce.
Greetings, Sister Chiawa.
I am Ching Gao Ga, a worker from the second Sprite city of the Dark Empire Far East community.
The taller sprite introduced herself, an I am Ling, an intern from the Far East community, chimed in the smaller sprite with a cheerful demeanor.
After presenting their badges for verification by Chia sensed the familiar aura of divine power associated with the spirit of Willow emanating from them, she opened the courtyard gate, inviting the two workers inside.
The courtyard bass in perfect light, illuminated by the bright clear moon.
The tables and benches recently cleaned by by Chowiwa gleamed with freshness from her headchain space.
She retrieved an unopened bottle of juice along with several clean cups, pouring the refreshing drink for her guests, those who had traveled from afar to serve the citizens of the dark empire.
"Hello, we are here to conduct a brief survey, and we appreciate your cooperation," Chin Gao said, quenching her thirst with two hearty sips of juice before commencing her task.
The taller sprite produced a communication device.
Let us verify your household and residency information name by Chia.
Age 3 years race fairy morphic form residing in no 208 in the eastern district of the former second elvin city.
There lies a 10acre plot adorned with a single structure.
The land title covering an area of 47 square me.
The edifice crafted from earthn materials boasts a square architecture accompanied by a lone ju guujub tree flourishing within a courtyard.
The slender figure of cheen with a graceful demeanor oscillated the communication device while reciting the information from the empire's household registration system.
As he spoke, the intern yuan diligently recorded the details in her notebook, occasionally glancing around the courtyard to verify the information.
Indeed, the residence was constructed of earth with a jujub tree standing 3 m tall.
At present, the three spirits were seated at the table and chairs beneath the tree.
The house and its courtyard appeared in scathe, robust against the trials of nature.
Bchowin nodded in acknowledgement, affirming the state of affairs.
Whether this was fortune or misfortune remained uncertain.
Recently, the celestial realm of the divine kingdom had suffered a breach, unleashing a multitude of monstrous entities, while the divine beings engaged in battle, fortified by protective barriers within the city.
Yet, this rural abode stood resilient, untouched by calamity.
Truly, it seemed to be a blessing from the luminous moon.
Chapter 263.
Lost in contemplation upon reviewing the personal information of Bawiwa,Qin Gao<unk>s demeanor transformed from a previously amiable disposition to one marked by profound respect.
Your excellency Bowie, he inquired, with the expansion of the divine kingdom and a territory that is multiplied nearly 10fold.
Your residence is quite distant from the city.
Have you considered relocating? Should you choose to move? We can arrange a temporary dwelling for you and facilitate the construction of a new home.
Offering a policy for complimentary housing exchanges, you will have options for bungalows, small buildings, and high-rise apartments, each with ample living space that is neither too large nor too small.
If you wish to continue farming, rest assured that your land will be reallocated nearby.
Alternatively, if you desire a career change, your land can be converted into monetary compensation should you prefer not to relocate.
We offer a proportional land distribution policy based on the distance from the city and your registered level 8 status which is expected to grant you between 3001 000 acres of agricultural land and nearly a thousand square meters of construction land.
At this juncture the data recorder Yuanuin was nearly taken aback suddenly realizing the shift in the master's attitude now imbued with so much honorific language.
Level eight, a formidable strength.
An upgrade would lead to legendary status and further advancement to demagod status, making one a talent revered by the divine.
This remarkable individual, merely 3 years old, astonishingly a highle powerhouse, had been toiling in the fields and engaging in small trades.
This revelation left the three-month-old Yuan Yun in awe as it envisioned itself at 3 years old possessing level 8 prowess, prompting the usually incessantly chattering master to address it with respect.
After listening by, Chaiwware replied, I have no intention of relocating.
I wish to remain here and farm.
Very well, came the response based on your prowess.
We shall allocate land to you at the highest possible ratio.
Kindly guide us to your farmland and we will proceed to register you according to the new regulations.
Within three working days, you may collect your new land certificate and property deed at the agricultural department of the second Elvin City s administrative hall in accordance with the policies for the protection of planting spirits.
The spirit insects in your fields will be under your care for the time being with the administrative office providing certain subsidies.
Oh my, a four-winged butterfly spirit wishes to accompany you.
You're not only an exceptionally powerful fairy, but also a skilled farmer.
The day stretched late into the night as the staff departed.
With a sigh at the vastness of the land and the increasing workload within the dark empire, where even the small spirits were required to toil diligently, it became evident that there were indeed greater forces at play, and one must strive harder.
Bychiwear remained unaware that these community workers were specifically tasked with long-distance assignments, spending one day working and two days resting in this divine kingdom.
Apart from this peculiar individual, there were few who were incessantly industrious.
Bywa gazed at a pouch filled with coins lost in thought.
These coins, all $100 bills, formed a thick bundle, vibrant and festive in their crimson hue.
This was a subsidy provided by the administrative office encompassing funds for housing, farming, and nurturing planting spirits.
A substantial sum had been placed directly into its hands.
Having just organized the wooden boxes, the coins totaling five and 10 units seemed to accumulate more than anticipated.
In stark contrast, the inexpensive grilled fish priced at merely one unit appeared decidedly improfitable.
These coins could amass sufficient wealth to construct a grand two-story house, beautifully designed, reminiscent of the quaint cottage by the Shell Lake.
From afar, it would exude an air of elegance.
When the spirit awakens and beholds such a dwelling, complete with its own room, it would undoubtedly feel immense joy.
Beyond the construction of this abode, there would still remain a sum sufficient to procure ample seeds and spiritual stones for cultivation.
In the days to come, it would diligently practice its craft while tending to the land, ensuring not to squander the fortune bestowed upon it by the dark empire.
With this sum, it must embrace its responsibilities, cultivating the allocated fields and remitting 1/5if of the harvest annually to the dark empire, thereby nourishing the burgeoning population of the future divine realm.
By Chia, having signed a contract with the dark empire, received over a thousand acres of land, replete with rivers, fields, and forests.
Among these, more than 800 acres were suitable for cultivation, equating to over 50,000 square meters.
Roughly 4% of the former divine realm as territory, almost rivaling the fishing grounds of the deity.
by Chawiwa, adept at mathematics, was aided by a diligent staff member named Yuan Yuan, who calculated these figures with exceptional academic prowess.