"Master, we've just received news that the surrounding Human forces have also lifted population restrictions on us."

Zhao Guang was startled: "What happened? They actually opened their population to us."

Zhao Guang was very surprised. The various Human forces were always on guard against him, especially the Chirali Empire. Although their relationship was the best, they never allowed their population to migrate to his side.

On one hand, it was because his conditions were too favorable. If they opened up, it could lead to a mass exodus of their population.

If that happened, the internal population of their Empire would be affected.

Though his realm is just a Kingdom, it's newly developed and can accommodate a large population. The conditions here are far superior to other countries.

On the other hand, he was also purchasing a large number of slaves from other countries.

Because he purchased slaves on a large scale, the prices kept rising.

This created a complete industry chain in other countries, and some Lords deliberately sold their own citizens. Zhao Guang didn't mind as long as it brought him population.

However, others couldn't accept it because continuous population purchases increased the demand.

For this reason, Zhao Guang had to pay various special items and even meet some special conditions to make the exchange.

A slave wasn't cheap, but when the quantity reached a certain level, it was no longer just about money.

But now, these people actually opened some loopholes. Though it might not be completely open, it still had a significant impact. Zhao Guang felt even more odd about this sudden change.

Xi Fei had a strange expression: "I've investigated. Indeed, they lifted the restrictions, and the reason is because of the Beastmen."

"Beastmen? What does this have to do with the Beastmen?"

From Xi Fei's explanation, Zhao Guang gradually understood. It turned out to be related to the recent population opening by the Beastmen.

Though the Xuanwu Kingdom was always a multi-race nation, due to its origins, everyone automatically categorized it as a Human country, especially the nearby Chirali Empire.

But once the Beastmen completely opened up, things began to change.

It's important to note that the Xuanwu Kingdom already had a significant Beastman population, primarily Rabbitfolk.

Though the Rabbitfolk's strength was weak, their reproduction ability was incredibly strong, and their numbers have grown over the years. With some strength of their own, they became quite conspicuous in the Xuanwu Kingdom.

Then came the Lizardmen, and later some Fishmen, along with the recent addition of the Butterfly People.

The Human proportion in the Xuanwu Kingdom kept declining.

In many Northern cities, Humans were rarely seen, and this fact was known to them.

Recently, after the Beastmen opened up, a large influx of Beastmen led to faster development in the Xuanwu Kingdom.

But because of this, the various Human countries began to feel pressured because the Xuanwu Kingdom was becoming different from them. Even if the King was Human, what difference did it make?

Don't forget, the King's women, some of them are Elves and Beastmen. Who knows what races might be involved in the future, especially with Zhao Guang's rather notorious reputation in this area.

This means the future heir to the throne might not necessarily be Human, or at least not purely Human.

They're well aware of such political compromises.

Furthermore, if most of the population in the country turns into Beastmen, it couldn't genuinely be referred to as a Human nation.

They are aware, Zhao Guang is quite powerful, and who knows if he'll stay here as King. He could leave in a few years, like those powerful Mages, to other continents or even other worlds; it's not impossible.

Under such circumstances, with the power and scale of the Xuanwu Kingdom, they are no longer harmless.

If they indeed fall under Beastman control, the Beastmen would certainly attack their countries.

Considering the Xuanwu Kingdom's mighty strength, they held no hope for victory.

These situations may not be issues for future generations; they could face them in their own time.

Some forward-thinking individuals began causing trouble, and rumors spread.

Although it might just be rumors, they made sense, and even the Great Nobles couldn't dismiss them as impossible.

After extensive promotion, they felt compelled to take action. Analyzing the Beastmen's approach, they found the best strategy was to increase the number of Humans in the Xuanwu Kingdom.

Only relying on their slave purchases was far from enough, so they had to open their borders.

The means by which these people operated is unclear, but in any case, a large population has started to flow toward the Xuanwu Kingdom.

Populations from all different countries, including some from small Southern countries, began to appear. It's said that more is on the way, and they consist of large Human refugee groups.

"So, they're reacting this way because of the Beastmen's provocation?"

Xi Fei's expression was odd: "Yes, they're provoked by the Beastmen. Moreover, they're now sending large numbers of people. Even the previously resistant Beastmen began increasing their numbers towards us."

Originally, the Beastmen were blocking the information, but now they're gradually opening up.

The massive influx of people has accelerated development in the Xuanwu Kingdom.

"With so many people coming in, can we accommodate them?"

Xi Fei nodded: "At our production rate, using some tools for them is not a problem. Of course, achieving our current peak development level in a short period is challenging, but we can still accommodate them."

Zhao Guang bowed slightly: "No need to rush. If everyone becomes the same, problems will arise."

"For now, let them settle in, and later they can create wealth through their own efforts. You should strictly control the population because I fear we may experience population saturation."

After some thought, Zhao Guang said again: "Send a batch of people to the Land of Faith."

The land there cannot compare in area to the Xuanwu Kingdom, but it is overall larger. Besides, it's not just ours; Xi Fei's territory has sparse islands, hence covering a larger area than ours.

Once the Magic Net is completed there, solving the sea level and wave issues, regular exchanges via ships will be possible.

Previously, with closed borders, it was manageable, but now with opened borders, this blessed dilemma is putting some pressure on Zhao Guang.

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