Walker Of The Worlds

After listening to Lady Kang's words, Lin Mu understood that one basically got what they paid for.

A country that was functioning would have a massive value that would often be impossible to estimate with normal methods. Getting the value of the property and fixed assets was the easy part, but when it came to things like manpower, raw resources that were unexplored, as well as the future potential, it became hard to put a price tag on it. Not to mention, even if one did by a country, they also needed to have the strength to manage it.

If not, the other people that were present in the country would simply takeover and it would become a worthless purchase. This was also why selling countries was quite difficult. If a ruler were to sell it, they would need to come to an agreement with the other people of the country. Otherwise, it would just be the same as selling nothing as the people would simply not accept a new ruler. It also wasn't unusual to see rebellions and coups taking place all the time in countries that were sold.

Thus, it was very important to have a firm hold on it with great power.

Another way to prevent rebellions was to actually have a cooperative agreement with the inhabitants of the country. Rather than ruling it directly, it was better to let the people living there pick their own ruler and then work together with them as a business partner.

This is basically what a lot of sects did, as it was less work on their end and still yielded them plenty of benefits. The fewer conflicts there were, the smoother it was for them to work.

"After hearing all this, I feel even more disinclined to be a King." Lin Mu stated while shaking his head.

"I suppose it's not something for everyone." Lady Kang replied. "Though there's always many that dream to be kings and queens." She added.

"Those that dream about it, only see one aspect of it. When they see the rest, it won't be a dream… It'll be a nightmare." Lin Mu said with a chuckle.

Lady Kang was a bit stunned hearing that, as it made her think about it for a few seconds.

"If only others understood that." Lady Kang muttered before a strange sensation was felt by her.

"Huh?" Lin Mu immediately became alert as he could feel the space shift. "Be ready, something's happening!" he said out loud.

They then saw runes appearing in front of them and turn into a sentence.

~SHUA~

'Reward Period has ended.' "Reward Period?" Lin Mu narrowed his eyes before feeling the spatial fluctuations surrounding them. "Are we being moved?" Lady Kang also sensed them now, as they had grown quite strong.

fabric twisting. "Hold on!" he said

~HONG~

were seemingly pulled into it. As if

a short time that Lin Mu didn't get to glance much at his Spatial Perception either. All he got to see was the

~THUD~ THUD~

Kang landed on solid ground under them, and immediately

~HISS~

sounds could be heard all around them, while hot air

figure out that they were

a two meter sized rock that was floating in a large lake of lava. There were tall cliffs from where lava was pouring down behind

islands in them. Tall rock pillars rose to the sky, that looked like someone had bitten out chunks from them. This was apparently due to the deep marks that were rather symmetrical and could be considered as teeth marks.

place we were in previously wasn't a trial ground." Lin Mu stated, having

words, runes appeared in front

'Find The Keys'

our way out." Lady Kang said, seeing the

Considering we were teleported here, this should be another section of the Spatial Plane." Lin Mu said before using Spatial Perception and looking

looking out. It was definitely intentional as doing something

that were hiding behind them. He didn't

stated. "We won't be able to leave this place

even know if he could tear open a rift into it. 'Ripping through the Spatial Fabric itself should be possible, but the formations behind it will quickly retaliate.' Lin Mu recalled the

look at it for a few moments, but he was able to

a offensive Formation Array that was meant to attack anyone that tried to

definitely cause the array to react and attack him. Normally, he would be able to manage it, but considering this was a celestial's treasure, it would be foolish to

They wouldn't think anyone weaker than that would be able to interfere in its workings. Thus the force that they

great chance that if Lin Mu got caught in it, he would be greatly

the number of keys we need to search. They are definitely making it vague on purpose." Lady Kang

think we have to continue collecting them until we have the right amount. The teleportation will probably

see if we can find the keys nearby."