Seizing the BOSS Template at the Start

Chapter 380 - 207: The Beginning of Reform

"That will cause a major impact on the existing system."

Baiyi put down the book in his hands and asked, "At the very least, many current Transcendents will feel unsettled."

"It’s alright, my friend." Sabo’s eyes gleamed with brilliance. "These are mere trivial issues. The emergence of Arcane Magic itself would impact the original system."

"As for the small emotions of certain individuals..."

Sabo spread his hands. "You’re the City Lord, not their babysitter. If there’s rebellion, suppress it. If they want to leave, let them. Once Dongwu City’s Extraordinary System is established, you’ll be able to attract more talents."

"But what you said isn’t without reason. We need to keep the Inner City District attractive to them..."

Sabo muttered to himself, and then he thought of something, his eyes lit up. "My friend, if we can establish something the Outer City District cannot replicate, or further differentiate the Outer City and Inner City, where the Outer City can only obtain what the Inner City discards, wouldn’t that alleviate your concerns?"

The book in Baiyi’s hands vanished as he seriously pondered Sabo’s proposal. Making everyone like dragons isn’t a bad thing. On the contrary, some who were buried might soar to great heights.

But making everyone like dragons will heavily impact many current systems, potentially even forcing other cities to reform alongside the entire Federation.

Due to the internet, if civilians in other cities see the lives of Dongwu City’s civilians, they will surely consider moving here.

If there are too many people, will Dongwu City accept them? Population is the foundation of a city.

Even as Sabo developed Dongwu City, he first targeted high-quality civilians from other cities, then proceeded with other developments.

Shortly after Dongwu City’s reforms spread, civilian migration from other cities... Baiyi couldn’t even imagine.

Dongwu City also needs to expand again, but if expansion continues excessively, a larger city will require military enhancement.

Moreover, with more cultivators, there will be a need for more Extraordinary Resources for support, possibly requiring supplies from other cities...

A series of chain reactions, and all of them are financial concerns. These are Baiyi’s hesitations.

But Sabo is right about one thing. If everyone in Dongwu City were Transcendents, the city’s potential would rise again, and the talent reserve would greatly improve, benefiting various developments.

Even with a simple six million Bronze, it would be a terrifying force.

He looked up at Sabo and asked, "Have you considered the Federation?"

Sabo’s face stiffened, his gaze somewhat evasive. "My friend, why bother about others? We should just focus on our own development."

"Then have you considered the upcoming war with the expansion now?" Baiyi seemed slightly speechless, realizing the fellow might have come with the proposal in a moment of excitement.

It’s likely because Dongwu City’s 10% income couldn’t keep up with his sacrifice income, and other cities now panic at the mention of Sabo, with high vigilance making it hard for him to create trouble.

Moreover, the Ancient Divine Realm seems to have already united outside, making it difficult for him to acquire good things, hence his anxiety.

"This... this... we have marvels, what’s there to fear of war?" Sabo’s words lacked confidence; he knew well the situation outside, but if he couldn’t earn money, he’d go mad.

"One last question: If everyone learns Arcane Magic, what about the Swordsmen, Assassins, Mages, and Alchemists? Are the hidden professions like Divination Master and Summoner to be discarded?" Baiyi spread his hands and asked.

Sabo’s brain raced. "That... that..."

Baiyi thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "But I agree with your idea."

Sabo wiped nonexistent sweat, just about to say he’d rethink it, then froze. "Uh... huh? My friend, you truly are a wise City Lord."

"Here’s what we’ll do..." Baiyi pondered and said, "First, create a Dongwu City household registration. Other civilians need to apply to migrate here, and the Law Enforcement Team should continue expanding... Dongwu City cannot descend into chaos."

"Implement reforms during wartime; only you could think of that... Go, make sure the resources in Dongwu City can support the resources needed for war. Don’t burn through money too recklessly."

"Also, one last thing, have the Scholars take action first. I see some of them can already manipulate the Power of Arcane; start the Arcane Magic Academy but don’t guide everyone to learn Arcane Magic."

Baiyi smiled and said, "Consider every aspect. As long as Dongwu City is sound, external pressure won’t crush you here."

Sabo’s eyes grew increasingly bright. "My friend, you truly are a genius. I’ll get busy then, truly, you are a genius."

He said while walking out, possibly on purpose, muttering quietly, "But it’s a bit stingy, not investing money in the city. Is it waiting for others to take it?"

Baiyi looked speechlessly at the fellow’s disappearing back, eyes filled with contemplation.

The tide of the era has already been set in motion, and indeed, Dawn needs to reform.

Top-tier talents are emerging, each with SSS-level potential, capable of leading an era, and currently nine in total across the Federation.

Whether there will be more, Baiyi does not know, but as Sabo mentioned, the Federation’s exploitation of civilians no longer has the same effect as before.

It indeed might unleash more potential from civilians, with desire being the best motivation.

But now is the era of Magic Power resurgence, and Gods might descend within a century, perhaps even sooner.