Heavenly Ranking

Chapter 191 Rift Valley
Night time.

After seeing off Fang Qiyun, Yang Kaitai, and others, Ji Fuyou returned to the villa with Ji Qingqing and Yu Xiaoyu.

Upon arriving at the villa, Ji Qingqing, who had been holding back all the way, finally couldn't help but ask, "According to your friends, was a position that should have been yours snatched away? Because of me and Xiaoyu?"

"Not really."

Ji Fuyou understood what she meant and replied, "I'm not particularly interested in this position. We're not good at politics."

"Has it escalated to a political level?"

Ji Qingqing was slightly taken aback and couldn't help but ask, "What exactly is the level of a member of the Heavenly Ranking Committee?"

Ji Fuyou glanced at her.

Considering that the establishment of the Heavenly Ranking Committee would inevitably become public knowledge, he couldn't hide it and simply said, "Level 3 position."

Ji Qingqing stopped abruptly, her face filled with disbelief.

Yu Xiaoyu, who was standing to the side, also paused and couldn't help but widen her eyes.

"A... a third-level position!?"

Ji Qingqing stared at Ji Fuyou in disbelief: "Xiaoyou, the level three you mentioned... is it the third level among the thirteen levels of public service!?"

"Yes."

Ji Fuyou Road.

"That level three official, the same rank as the Chief Executive Officer of Chuzhou Prefecture!?"

"Ah."

"hiss!"

Ji Qingqing gasped sharply.

Not long ago, Ji Fuyou admitted that he could earn tens of billions of yuan a year. This news made her dizzy and felt that it was unbelievable.

Annual revenue of tens of billions...

This was a number she almost dared not even think about.

However, the descriptions of advanced martial artists and spiritual beings on the official website gave her some mental preparation.

But for Ji Qingqing, who grew up in an environment where public service was paramount, no matter how much money she earned or how high her martial arts level was, it would all be utterly destroyed in front of this level three public service official!
This level of important person...

Even if someone is only in charge of the most peripheral department, their rank alone is enough to cause a massive earthquake in Starlight City!
If I go back to my hometown...

All local officials and leaders had to personally visit them.

Do not!
They weren't even qualified to visit!
The difference in levels is too great!
So much so that his every word and action is seen as law by them.

Thunder and rain, all are blessings from Heaven!
Her younger brother, Ji Fuyou...

They've actually reached the point where they're qualified to compete for a third-level public office!
“You have a chance, Xiao You, President You, Chairman You, you are still young, you still have a chance.”

Ji Qingqing quickly encouraged them.

Ji Fuyou glanced at her speechlessly.

Over the years, he had come to know that Ji Qingqing and the Ji family had a kind of blind fanaticism for government positions, as if no matter how successful you were, you couldn't compare to a public servant.

Back then, even though Ji Qingqing earned millions a year, in her parents' eyes, she was far inferior to a level 12 public official who had just passed the "newbie period".

But upon closer reflection...

It's estimated that the Ji family is pragmatic, understanding that an annual income of one million is far less valuable than the "altruistic" attributes of a level twelve public official.

"Xiao You, you're the best!"

Yu Xiaoyu was also encouraging Ji Fuyou.

"Alright, I've already said it. The opportunity has passed, so let's pretend this never happened."

Ji Fuyou Road.

"Okay, take your time, be steady, take it one step at a time, and don't rush."

As Ji Qingqing spoke, she couldn't help but feel a sense of longing: "A third-level civil servant... If... I mean if, if you really reached that level someday, hehe... if I had a younger brother like that, wouldn't I be able to walk around our hometown with my head held high?"

"When you pass the exam for senior professional title, I'll talk to Chairman Wu for you. It might be difficult to get a vice president position directly, but getting a position in a department and holding a level 7 public office is no problem. With that status, you can walk around with your head held high when you go back."

"Level 7!? Then I'll definitely go home early for Chinese New Year this year."

As Ji Qingqing spoke, there was genuine anticipation in her voice.

Ji Fuyou gave her a look.

Ji Qingqing quickly understood and began to comfort Yu Xiaoyu.

Yu Xiaoyu only thought it was a political struggle and didn't understand the real dangers involved. After being comforted by Ji Qingqing for a while, she quickly relaxed.

She also knew that following Ji Fuyou and enjoying the various identities, statuses, and conveniences he provided was one of the risks she had to take.

……

three days later.

A valley filled with lots of white rocks.

Or, to put it another way, a large rift valley group.

The rift valleys are distributed in an irregular triangular pattern. The main rift is over 500 kilometers long, and there are numerous other rifts of varying sizes crisscrossing the valley. Each of these rifts is quite wide and is known for the presence of many white rocks and soil layers around them.

Because this rift valley is sparsely populated and devoid of life, it is like a forbidden land for the dead and is also known as the Valley of Death or the Rift Valley of Death.

Ji Fuyou and Ji Qingqing traveled through this area with its unique geological structure as if they were tourists.

Of course, Ji Fuyou was mainly looking around, while Ji Qingqing spent most of her time focusing on the rare small animals in the rift valley.

Occasionally, a mental fluctuation would flash through her.

Under these mental fluctuations, the small animals seemed to understand her words and began to act according to her commands. "It's truly amazing."

Ji Qingqing said sincerely.

Ji Fuyou glanced at her and said, "The core of the Beast Taming system lies in the pet beasts. Right now, your spirit value is still low. Once your spirit value reaches 22, I will find you some suitable pet beasts. At that time, with the advantage of the pet beasts, you will be able to come in handy even in battles at my level."

"Pet beast..."

As Ji Qingqing spoke, she immediately added, "I've been researching various alien beasts lately, and the orc warrior is the most suitable to control within the mental scale range of 20 to 22 points."

"Not bad. The deterrent power of a fearless orc warrior is not low. With your own strength plus the cooperation of this monster, even ordinary high-level martial artists are no match for you."

Ji Fuyou Road.

Ji Qingqing nodded.

She was eager to obtain the title of Senior Martial Artist as soon as possible and register her name with the Chuzhou Martial Arts Association.

Ji Fuyou walked for a long time in the rift valley, occasionally crossing the ridge to go to other rift valleys.

Finally, on the afternoon of the third day after arriving at this great rift valley, Ji Fuyou stopped.

"Right here."

He activated the Great Dream Scripture, constructing a brand new dream centered around this Great Rift Valley of Death.

As his understanding of the Great Dream Scripture deepened and his exploration of precognitive dreams continued, this process became increasingly adept at.

In just one day, Ji Fuyou had completed the construction of the dreamscape of the Death Rift Valley.

After some minor adjustments and filling in the gaps, the dreamscape was able to unfold.

However, compared to the sparsely populated and sparsely populated scene where the real body is located, the mist-shrouded rift valley in the dream is filled with many terrifying beasts.

Mutant centipedes, beetles, worms, maggots, and more—you name it, they have it.

These strange beasts are enormous, some reaching two or three meters in length, and would terrify the faint of heart.

Its overall strength is slightly inferior to that of the Flourishing Monster, and is roughly equivalent to that of the Murloc.

However, the monsters and beasts in this mist generally possess astonishing speed and perception. In terms of speed and perception alone, they are no less than master-level martial artists, and may even surpass them.

This is quite disadvantageous for mentalists who prefer to stay in the background, provide support, and engage in ranged attacks.

Fortunately, these monsters are relatively weak in terms of lethality and vitality. Martial artists like those from the Wind and Rain Pavilion, who are skilled in the Berserker Technique, wear heavy armor, and excel in head-on combat, can easily defeat them.

If one possesses a legacy that enhances defense like the Vajra Body, these monsters will be unable to break through their defenses.

but……

When the seasonal Floating Floating first entered the dream world and encountered the giant centipede, it was immediately overturned.

……

"Well!"

Having not experienced "death" for a long time, Ji Fuyou clearly felt mental exhaustion.

It felt like I'd stayed up for three days and three nights straight during my normal life, and I had this groggy feeling that made me feel like I could fall asleep sitting on the floor.

He immediately entered a meditative state, and it took him more than ten hours to recover some of his energy.

"poisonous!"

When Ji Fuyou first "foresaw" the giant centipede, although he was killed by it, he did not fight it much and was unable to test all of the monster's abilities.

In this dream-based battle against the Commander-level monster, he was surprised to discover that while the monster's attributes might not be superior to those of the Fertile Guardian, ...

It releases poison!
The toxins will not only cause his vitality to drain away rapidly, but will also make him weak all over and even unable to move.

In addition to the giant centipede... or rather, the giant mutated centipede, there is also a giant mutated earwig in this dream!
This giant earwig has thick armor, making it incredibly defensive, and its overall attributes are no less than those of the Fertile Guardian!
While he was poisoned, the giant mutated centipede summoned two giant mutated earwigs. One poisoned him, while the other two attacked, along with many other mutated monsters. Like a group fighting a boss, they wore him down to death, even though he had the strength to kill any one of the three monsters head-on.

He had no chance to escape from the venom of the giant mutated centipede.

"I thought that after passing the trial of the Temple of Fertile Crescent, my strength was already higher than the next two Dream of the Mist, but... the success of passing the Temple of Fertile Crescent was due to the concerted efforts of many people. If I were to face this Death Rift Mist alone... the danger would be more than just a tiny bit higher!"

Ji Fuyou slowly exhaled.

He has only two ways to successfully navigate this dream and kill the giant mutated centipede.

One of them, relying on absolute strength, killed the giant centipede with overwhelming force before its venom could take effect.

another……

Proceed step by step, clearing out all the mutated creatures, including the powerful giant mutated beetles, and then, without interference, kill the giant centipede head-on.

"No rush. As the intervals between the emergence of the fog gradually lengthen, I have at least 25 days to slowly try and choose the most suitable solution."

Ji Fuyou calmed himself down.

Furthermore, the greatest threat posed by the giant millipede lies in its toxins…

Presumably, Liu Yiren can formulate some targeted antidotes.

The biggest difference between humans and monsters is that humans are good at using tools.

……

With the dreamscape of the Great Rift Valley complete, Ji Fuyou no longer suffers in this desolate wilderness.

They returned to Starlight City together.

And on the very night he returned to Starlight City...

A figure appeared silently outside his residence.

The entire process was conducted discreetly and secretly, and even Ji Fuyou was unaware of it.

Ji Fuyou was only jolted awake when he deliberately revealed a trace of spiritual fluctuation.

(End of this chapter)