Chapter 252

“Now, let’s check out the surrounding area. The last thing I want is to develop a tourist spot and end up ruining someone's livelihood, driving them to suicide.”

Stephen started by walking around Azure Cloud Mountain. The villages nearby mostly relied on farming for their livelihood and did not seem too concerned about the mountain or the lake. Stephen felt a little relieved.

Then, he decided to climb the mountain to experience the scenery James described. One quick hike, and he had to admit that the scenery was impressive.

Finally, he arrived at the church. The newly built church housed 81 clergy.

Stephen chatted with the minister and learned about the church’s history and rules for recruiting members.

“This church’s history is a bit too shallow. You’ll want to add to it. You can market yourselves better by throwing in some backstory, like a strange childhood experience or visions you’ve had in dreams.

“As for the requirements to join, they're a bit too strict. Not only do you