635 Fate Changing (1/2)

Zhang Huai shook his head like he was laughing involuntarily, ”Those merchants who ran armor and weapon businesses were furious. A small portion of the meetings of the meeting hall were paid by them. More importantly, the people themselves weren't willing. After a few failed suggestions the Ruler could only give up on it.”

Thinking about it he added in another sentence, ”In the current Gantian City, the largest weapon and armor shop belongs to the Ruler...”

The moment some emotions rose in Kong Rui's heart, they were instantly doused as if by a bucket of cold water, totally disappearing.

So this weapon artifact business would benefit the Ruler the most if it was run well...

Even if he wasn't willing to think too deeply into it, he couldn't help but guess that the Gantian Monster King was just allowing the status quo to continue.

Suggesting the prohibition of weapons was just an act?

Taking in a deep breath, Kong Rui tried to calm down his emotions.

”A few days ago when I reached Rainbow City, I had a chance to see coachmen in the city refusing to work and sitting around quietly...”

”There was such a matter?” Zhang Huai was slightly shocked, following which he laughed awkwardly, ”What an embarrassment! Such a matter is really common in our Gantian Mountain!”

Kong Rui frowned slightly, those matters really happened often?

”These ignorant people do not understand matters, only looking at what is ahead of them. Even if we gave them mountains of gold and silver oceans they wouldn't be satisfied. It was said that without respect and customs there would be chaos and people who don't know about it would rebel. Do they really think Gantian Mountain will slow them to fool around? Don't they know that if they ask for too much these bosses won't have any money to earn? If this goes on who would bother to manage businesses...”

”This...”

Zhang Huai's brow rose, why did he feel that Kong Rui's words were filled with grievances? He seemed really unhappy and felt like it was unfair. What was he doing?

Hesitating for a moment, he calmed himself down, ”Zhang Huai has only come to Gantian for just close to a month. Prime Minister Ren had mentioned this matter to the Ruler and it was said that the Ruler replied to him with, ”What do I have you in my cabinet for? As a Prime Minister you should have the responsibility to manage darkness and light, balance out the finances.”

Kong Rui scoffed coldly but he didn't feel relieved, this was obviously someone pushing away responsibility!

Following this, Zhang Huai said, ”Ruler said after that the matters of the world have their own cycle. There are some things that one needs to learn by themselves. No one running businesses means there won't be any jobs and if this continues those people will know the theory and won't go too far. If they find the money suitable and see that there are benefits to be gained, naturally there will be someone who manages. They don't need to worry too much that the Ruler doesn't interfere. All blessings and curses are what people ask for by themselves...”

Kong Rui instantly exclaimed, ”There was actually such a way of saying things? Even if Gantian Mountain weakens he wouldn't care?”

Zhang Huai laughed, ”Regarding this matter, actually I have a different opinion. If their pay increases they would spend more money every day and the merchants would be able to earn more which is why our business industry is more prosperous than other countries. Naturally, all matters talk about a need for being just right!”

Kong Rui's brow was tightly furrowed, why did this person say such things too?

A Saint said before that there was limited finances in the world. What kind of extreme theory was Zhang Huai talking about?

Following this, Zhang Huai didn't say anything more and he appeared to have a worried expression at the center of his eyebrows. What Kong Rui was looking at was just a corner of the mountain.

He thought that it was the same situation all over Gantian Mountain. Actually it was only restricted to the first few directly ruled cities. These few places had strong folk atmosphere with many people with families in the army which was why those people didn't dare to force too much.

The other places were totally calm. Even if there were, they were being suppressed. It was said that there were many injuries but they were kept totally secret. Even some of the meeting hall participants participated.

Even during the Saint Emperor's rule, there were such matters which were tough to hear...

The carriage traveled to the bottom of Gantian Mountain where Kong Rui heard a bunch of Buddhist chants.

He thought back to how he also heard it outside of the city. He couldn't help but look toward Zhang Huai who was smiling, ”This isn't much of a secret. The Ruler obtained the Avici Throne not long ago. As he felt the souls of the descendants of the 6 countries were pitiful, he asked Ten Thousand Buddha Vast Habitat to invite monks to help send them to the afterlife. It was said that the entire procedure took a full 49 days!”

Kong Rui was shocked, his eyes instantly lighting up. That's right, it had to be the case!

There had to be such Buddhist Faction rituals which was why there were such weird phenomenons. He was making a mountain out of a molehill.

It seems like once his injuries healed he would use the divination money to take another look.

Thinking back to how, in just a moment, he would see Kong Yao, he was distracted once more. Apart from the strong fatherly feeling in his chest, he actually felt a little nervous.

The next moment, he saw an extremely familiar person standing tall in the distance beside the stone path beneath the mountain.

She was looking over, her black and white distinct eyes were filled with joy.

Kong'er!

Kong Rui stood up from the carriage and in this moment his chest was filled with joy.

However, moments later his hands trembled...

Like he totally didn't recognize her as he focused on her face.

At the center of her eyebrows, that broken mark that only top divinators could see was not there anymore.

No! It was a little forward and still had that rumbling grey energy.

However, it wasn't like before, totally blocked and tragic destiny. There were already other thin marks between that broken mark.

How did her fate suddenly change? As long as she survived this tough problem, breaking that fatal calamity and it would be solved... Her life would be smooth and unobstructed...

Moreover, her aura seemed filled with white light which was getting thicker. It was like a tiger with wings, losing all restrictions. The color on her face seemed like a noble person had trusted her, just needing to rise up into the heavens and break away from fate.