Chapter 610: Chapter 611: Grand Gift

Lin Qian spoke, his soul power surged, and he took the broken token from Zhang Zide’s hand into his own. He then shook it towards Mu Houde across from him and said, “This object’s original owner is extremely important to me.”

The emperor’s authority burst forth from Lin Qian’s body, pressing down on the huge fleet ahead.

In an instant, everyone from the Muling Clan felt as if a giant mountain weighed down on them, unable to straighten their bodies.

Seeing the ferocity in Lin Qian’s gaze, Mu Houde hurriedly bowed deeply and said, “Calm your anger, this item was given to me by a man from the Human Clan named Zhou Yi An.”

“He, along with ones named Fang Shuiwen and Yang Guixiang, were being pursued and severely injured. Our Muling Clan excels in growing spiritual medicine, and we healed their wounds directly with it. We once helped these three recover from injury and allowed them to hide among our clan.”

“Later, when their presence was exposed, the three were the targets of the public in the Western Continent, with no chance of escape, forced to hide in an ancient ruin.”

“Although our Muling Clan was not directly discovered harboring the Human Clan, we were ostracized by other clans and forced to leave.”

“Zhou Yi An had predicted this situation and mentioned that if our clan had nowhere to go, we could head to the Huaxia Empire in the Eastern Continent and seek a place to survive.”

“Our clan itself has weak combat power; just a small clan holding a piece of fertile land that has long been coveted. If we didn’t resolve to migrate, other clans would have annihilated us once they made their move.”

“This young Emperor, our clan has crossed oceans, and we can no longer withstand turmoil; please shelter us. The Muling Clan, in gratitude, will serve as slaves and servants without complaint.”

At this point, Mu Houde stood at the very front of the ship, knelt down toward Lin Qian, and quietly awaited his response.

Lin Qian remained silent, simply sending the Golden Dragon Communication Token back into Xuanhuan Star.

This Golden Dragon Communication Token had a dual array; once damaged, it would activate a second array, recording everything happening around it.

Soon after, Zhuge Ming had already transmitted scene after scene, which were the images recorded by this token.

From these images, Lin Qian clearly saw that the three old men were indeed being chased by foreign clans, severely injured, and rescued by this Muling Clan.

And when their traces were about to be discovered, they voluntarily left the Muling Clan and left behind this token, entrusting these matters to Mu Houde.

The leader of the Muling Clan before him, Mu Houde, was not lying.

“Your words are all true. The three elders are indebted to me, and since he has instructed this, I naturally agree,” Lin Qian’s imperial authority subsided, and the Muling on the huge fleet also collapsed weakly on the deck.

Mu Houde suddenly felt something when he looked up and saw Lin Qian unexpectedly standing in front of him.

Lin Qian extended his hand, helping the elderly foreigner in front of him up: “Mu Clan Chief, I ask you, are you willing to become a citizen of the Huaxia Empire?”

“Citizen of the Huaxia Empire?” Mu Houde stared at Lin Qian, taken aback for a moment, “Our Muling Clan is not of the Human Clan, we are a foreign clan. Are we not to serve as slaves and servants? Can we, too, become citizens of the Huaxia Empire?”

“The Huaxia Empire is dominated by the Human Clan, but as long as you swear a soul oath of allegiance to the Huaxia Empire and not betray it, no matter your clan, as long as your origin is clear, you can become a citizen of the Huaxia Empire.”

“So far, the Huaxia Empire has not only the Human Clan but also the Red Horn Clan, Black Corner Clan, Dwarf Clan, Spirit Hoof Clan, as well as the Eight-Armed Sea Clan, Clam Clan, Giant Claw Clan, and Water Spirit Clan. They all are citizens of the Huaxia Empire, all are Huaxia People.”

Lin Qian’s words greatly impacted Mu Houde. He had wondered why there were so many different Sea Clans calling themselves the Wave Stepping Army of the Huaxia Empire.

At first, he thought that these differing Sea Clans were probably vassal races of the Huaxia Empire, serving as slaves and servants.

But now, it seemed not to be the case; a dominion of the Human Clan, allowing foreign clans to become citizens?

Incredible, don’t the Human Clan have resistances against others?

Then Mu Houde would never know that habit was a terrifying thing; when the Human Clan got used to living in a nation alongside foreign clans, they no longer viewed racial differences as important.

Even within the Huaxia Empire, there have gradually been occurrences of intermarriages with foreign clans.

“Next, I will have the Wave Stepping Army lead you into the territory of the Huaxia Empire, but before you officially become citizens of the Huaxia Empire, you will be supervised,” Lin Qian said, raising his voice as Mu Houde still appeared stunned.

For Zhang Zide, this reaction from the Muling Clan was nothing new; every newly joined foreign clan to the Huaxia Empire showed this expression.

When the Water Spirit Clan joined the Huaxia Empire at first, some members crazily opposed the Clan Leader’s decision.

But just after a short month, now which member of the Water Spirit Clan would dare oppose joining the Huaxia Empire? They would likely be beaten by others.

Upon joining the Huaxia Empire, the Water Spirit Clan immediately had underwater train tunnels and other structures built, and the beautiful underwater sceneries of the Water Spirit Clan were developed into tourist areas.

With the establishment of the Transportation Department, the vast territory of the Huaxia Empire was not a barrier. People from the Southern Domain all came to visit the territory of the Water Spirit Clan, and many from the Water Spirit Clan became overnight billionaires.

Moreover, after joining the Huaxia Empire, the Water Spirit Clan found that their watery War Beast Army arrived immediately in their territory, not only guarding them on all sides but even directly driving away the nearby Black Blade Fish Clan.

Before, many of the Water Spirit Clan were under the thumb of the Black Blade Fish Clan.

Now, as citizens of the Huaxia Empire, the once oppressing Black Blade Fish Clan were beaten into a panicked retreat, daring not to come again to invade.

At least, the people of the Water Spirit Clan could now sleep peacefully and soundly at night.

The presence of the underwater Soul Vision Machine also allowed the Water Spirit Clan to know about the beautiful mountains and rivers of the Southern Domain from their homes, learning about various strange and marvelous news and about other clans living in the Huaxia Empire.

The charm of the Huaxia Empire made the joined foreign clans unwilling to leave again.

The powerful Empire gave them a sense of security, and a variety of convenient and novel things let them know that life, besides cultivation, was not merely about life and death battles.

Life, after all, could be more beautiful.

Lin Qian watched the massive fleet enter the territory of the Huaxia Empire, a smile appearing on his face. He believed that after the Muling Clan settled in the Huaxia Empire, they would never leave again.

And after learning about the talents of the Muling Clan, he was ecstatic, for they would definitely be the best leaders of the agricultural valley in the future.

“The three elders, I really didn’t expect that after losing you, you would bring such a great gift.”