The fifteenth day of the second month.
An auspicious day—perfect for breaking ground, setting out on long journeys, and for launching military expeditions.
On the southern bank of Vajra Creek in White Horse District, caravans and teams of horses were busy hauling supplies and equipment deep into the mountains.
After the fierce battle between Shi E and Xue Tuoluo, both sides had openly displayed their troops and revealed their identities.
Because of the so-called secret truce between the Three Teachings, each side took a step back.
Lu Qian smoothly obtained his family’s share of the land deeds and house deeds from Ma Qianli.
Lu Tai’s management was like a military operation—decisive and efficient.
Once he had secured all the land deeds for a stretch of forested mountain on the southern bank of Vajra Creek, he immediately splashed out a large sum of money, hired over ten thousand workers, and bought massive amounts of construction materials.
In just a few days, a great deal of supplies had already been transported deep into the mountains.
Today was truly a good day.
Lu Qian, Lu Tai, Shi E, Pan Man, and others had gathered together early in the morning.
Shi E set up an altar with offerings, ready to break ground and start construction.
Lu Qian also met the other Vajra Temple disciples besides Shi E: