Reincarnated as a Ginkgo Tree: I Create an Eternal Divine Kingdom - Chapter 66

After dealing with the more than a thousand rebels, the wolf pack seemed to retreat victoriously, disappearing back into the forest.

Throughout the entire ordeal, not a single hair on the other residents of Canglan Town was harmed. This realization caused Sun Zhengping’s face to turn even paler.

By now, he was absolutely certain that this wolf pack had been summoned by Su Family Village. Su Family Village was far more terrifying than he had initially thought. Not only did they possess strange methods, like killing enemies with mere leaves, but they could also summon such a vast and powerful wolf pack.

The iron thorns were removed with a creak, and Su Yan, along with the core members of Su Family Village, walked out from within the village. The previously chaotic crowd fell silent in an instant.

The events of the night were clear to anyone with half a brain. The fact that the massive wolf pack had only attacked those who had assaulted Su Family Village while leaving everyone else unscathed was clearly no coincidence. This realization led the people of Canglan Town to instinctively fear Su Family Village.

“Sun Wuyi and several other members of the Sun family attempted to attack our Su Family Village. This was an act of ingratitude and a grave sin,” Su Yan declared. “Fortunately, the heavens have eyes, and they met with disaster. Therefore, I announce that everyone involved in tonight’s attack will be demoted to slaves of Su Family Village. Rest assured, those who did not participate in the attack need not worry. Su Family Village will continue to welcome you as before, and we will not extend punishment to the innocent.”

Those who had participated in the attack were devastated, while those uninvolved sighed in relief, with some even cheering in gratitude toward the Su family.

After all, over a thousand people had joined the assault, and since everyone came from the same town, many were related by blood or marriage. Previously, many had feared they would be implicated. Su Yan’s words were a reassurance, setting their minds at ease.

Afterward, Su Yan once again met with Sun Zhengping.

“Young Master Sun, I had originally planned to give the Sun family a place in Su Family Village,” Su Yan sighed. “But after tonight’s events, I believe that even if I were willing, neither the people of Su Family Village nor those of Canglan Town would accept it.”

Sun Zhengping’s face turned deathly pale. This outcome was something he had anticipated the moment he saw Sun Wuyi lead the rebellion.

In truth, Su Yan sparing the Sun family from complete extermination was already an act of great mercy, considering how heinous their actions had been. Had Sun Wuyi succeeded, he would undoubtedly have slaughtered the entire Su family.

“To prevent similar incidents in the future, the remaining members of the Sun family will be scattered,” Su Yan continued calmly. “As for you, Young Master Sun, if you are willing, you will still have a place in Su Family Village.”

“I am willing,” Sun Zhengping replied, a hint of bitterness in his voice, but without hesitation. He knew this was the best outcome he could hope for. Besides, he had never been someone who would sacrifice everything for his family. Under the circumstances, preserving his own life was already a great fortune.

Su Yan outwardly remained composed, but he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. With Sun Zhengping’s assistance, he would be better able to integrate the people of Canglan Town into Su Family Village. Without this help, the situation would have been far more challenging.

Meanwhile, in the Misty Territory, Su Mu had been closely monitoring the situation in Su Family Village. Sensing the resolution of the conflict, he reached out with his consciousness and summoned Su Qianqian to the Misty Territory.

Su Qianqian arrived as quickly as she could.

“What do you think of the wolf pack you saw earlier?” Su Mu asked.

“They are very strong,” Su Qianqian replied seriously. “And their wolf king is incredibly intelligent, with remarkable control over the pack.”

Only a wolf king with such mastery over its pack could prevent the wolves from attacking anyone other than the intended targets. Wolves, by their nature, would not normally exhibit such restraint.

“Then I want you to select a group of trusted individuals from Su Family Village,” Su Mu instructed. “Limit the number to a hundred and have them move to the underground kingdom. I plan to train them alongside a hundred wolves.”

Su Qianqian’s eyes lit up with excitement. “Divine Tree, are you planning to create a wolf cavalry for Su Family Village?”

If that were the case, it would be an extraordinary opportunity for Su Family Village.

“Indeed,” Su Mu smiled. “And with Su Family Village’s recent expansion, it’s time to start relocating some of the core members to the underground kingdom.”

Su Qianqian had not been aware of Su Mu’s long-term plans for Su Family Village until now. She did not know about the Heart of Faith, but she understood that cultivating Su Family Village was beneficial for Su Mu.

From her perspective, it seemed that Su Family Village was the sole beneficiary, while they offered little in return to the Divine Tree. This realization made her gratitude towards Su Mu surge to new heights.

At that moment, Su Qianqian became the third person, after Su Yao and Su Yan, to form a Heart of Faith.

With Su Mu’s Heart of Faith at the fourth tier, each believer with a Heart of Faith could provide him with eight years of lifespan every day. As a result, Su Qianqian, Su Yao, and Su Yan collectively contributed twenty-four years of lifespan to Su Mu daily—a significant amount. Moreover, once Su Family Village’s wolf cavalry was established, its value to Su Mu would only increase.

After discussing the details, Su Qianqian left to make the necessary arrangements in Su Family Village, while Su Mu turned his attention to the White Spirit Python and the Purple-Gold Mosquito.

Recently, the team of the Earthquake Bear and the Snow Spirit Mink encountered resistance from the wolves in Wolf Valley. However, the python and the Purple-Gold Mosquito had been quite successful, capturing a large number of demon beasts for Su Mu. Today, though, they finally met their match—a shadow beetle.

This beetle wasn’t as powerful as the Silver Moon Wolf King but was incredibly fast and elusive, causing significant trouble for Mist and the Purple-Gold Mosquito. However, with Su Mu backing them, the beetle stood no chance. When the spirit crows arrived to assist, the beetle was quickly subdued.

Half a day later, the shadow beetle was brought before Su Mu. At first glance, Su Mu couldn’t help but be amused. The beetle’s appearance bore a striking resemblance to a figure from mythological tales of his past life.

Su Mu used his consciousness to read the beetle’s information.

[Species: Shadow Beetle]
[Length: 2 inches]
[Lifespan: 600 years]
[Rank: Second-Tier, Mid-grade]
[Abilities: Shadow Power, Profound Blade Claws]

The beetle hadn’t gained any special opportunities; it was simply naturally extraordinary. No wonder it could be so elusive—it possessed the power of shadows, an ability that allowed it to move stealthily and remain undetected by its enemies.

While the shadow beetle’s abilities weren’t particularly useful to Su Mu, the 600-year lifespan was nothing to scoff at. Moreover, the beetle was indeed unique, and given time, it could become a valuable asset. So Su Mu decided to keep it and granted it a drop of Life Essence.

Unlike the Silver Moon Wolf King, the shadow beetle wasn’t very intelligent. Although it initially showed reluctance to submit, the lure of Life Essence quickly won it over. With that, Su Mu added another demon beast to his ranks.

Subduing the shadow beetle was merely a side task. Su Mu’s primary focus remained on the expansion of the Sui River. He continued to monitor the progress of the marmots closely.