As stories spread about Xu Qing crushing the Fullspirits, it didn’t just result in him becoming famous. It had a marked effect on the nonhumans’ provision of supplies. Everything went much more smoothly in that regard, and not one single species dared to demand exorbitant prices.12

When all was said and done, humankind had not fallen. Xu Qing did command the power to exterminate entire species. Given that, it made perfect sense that things went smoothly.5

“The Watermings delivered 180,000 seaspirit healing pills and three battlefield magical devices.0

“The Listeners sold us 130,000 drops of their blood. Such blood has powerful medicinal properties that can be used to quickly treat serious injuries. They also gave us one battlefield magical device.4

“The local ghost ward provided medicinal pills free of charge, and also agreed to send us evil ghost warriors to bolster our forces, as long as we’re willing to let them absorb Holytide souls on the battlefield.0

“The Fullspirits... took the initiative to send 1,000,000 high-quality medicinal pills, free of charge.”20

Still feeling shocked, Qing Qiu continued to read the report to Xu Qing. It was obvious to her that the species of Sea-Sealing County had been stricken with fear thanks to Xu Qing’s actions. As a swordsage, Qing Qiu was familiar with the philosophies that governed the Swordsage Palace. And ever since Xu Qing arranged for her to work...1