Heavenly Ranking

Chapter 257: Stop
He Jinglan's announcement was released very quickly.

He immediately informed everyone that Ji Fuyou did not wish to get involved in the Tian Du City vortex.

This result surprised the various forces that had sent envoys to Dragon Head Town.

Even so, the representatives sent by the President and the Second Speaker still arrived in Longshou Town.

The second speaker is fine, but he's past his prime.

The person sent by the President was Xiao Jiuge, who had fought alongside Ji Fuyou.

After some conversation, Xiao Jiuge also made a promise: "Since Master Ji has no intention of going to Tiandu City, we naturally cannot force him. However, please be lenient with the matters in Longshou Town and do not allow some foreigners to wander into the heart of Qingzhou and Xizhou and cause damage to local security and order."

These words undoubtedly acknowledged Ji Fuyou's ownership of Longshou Town.

Ji Fuyou was not surprised by this.

Given his current strength, the fact that he doesn't want anything would only make people more wary of him.

Occupying a town called Dragon Head Town was considered perfectly reasonable by everyone.

“As the southwestern gateway connecting Brahma, Dari and other countries, I am well aware of the influence of Longshou Town on the stability of Xi and Qing prefectures. I will not allow some shady people to affect the security of these two prefectures.”

Ji Fuyou Road.

"We naturally trust Master Ji on this point."

Xiao Jiuge responded with a smile.

He glanced at Ji Fuyou, and was also filled with emotion at the person in front of him.

Despite having fought side-by-side with the Fengwo Temple, just like He Qilin, they never truly regarded Ji Fuyou as someone on the same level.

The collaboration at the Temple of Fertile is like studying on a university campus; everyone seems to be under the same roof, but once they leave that ivory tower...

The future development will be worlds apart.

They never expected that the heavens and the earth were not them and Ji Fuyou, but Ji Fuyou and them.

At this moment, Xiao Jiuge, who was the speaker, seemed to have received some news.

“We know that Captain Ji is unwilling to go to Tiandu City. However, the president intends to divide the entire nineteen states of the Federation into five war zones and establish five special operations teams to deal with larger-scale and more intense fog attacks. Among them, Xizhou, Qingzhou, Chuzhou, and Haizhou have been designated as the Southern War Zone.”

He looked at Ji Fuyou and said, "The president hopes that Master Ji can take on the role of commander-in-chief, responsible for coordinating all special operations teams in the four states and fifty-one cities, in order to prevent the fog from spreading further."

After saying that, he added, "Although the captain of the Special Operations Brigade is only a third-level position, he has great power. When necessary... in special circumstances such as the ruins of Yindu, he can even demand that the state-level government unconditionally cooperate with all orders issued by the captain."

"Special Operations Command..."

Ji Fuyou was somewhat tempted after hearing this.

If he can truly assume the position of captain of this special operations brigade, things will be much easier when he goes to areas shrouded in mist and gets local authorities to cooperate in evacuating the population.

But soon, he realized something.

Special forces teams are usually affiliated with the Association of Mental Abilities.

It belongs to the General Association of Spiritual Abilities, or rather, the power of the Third Speaker's faction.

The president's establishment of the Five-Force Special Operations Command seems to grant him astonishing power, allowing him to command state governments in special circumstances. However, this is clearly a move to seize power from the Association of Mental Abilities.

Even if he didn't have to go to Tiandu City, he would still be involved in the power struggle between the four major factions composed of the nine speakers to some extent.

"I still have a lot of time to deal with and sort out the matter of Dragon Head Town. It is related to the stability of the southwestern gateway of the Federation. I really don't have that much time to set up a special operations force. Therefore, I ask the President to choose someone more capable."

After Ji Fuyou finished speaking, he didn't continue chatting with Xiao Jiuge and said directly, "Alright, I still need to go to Ten Thousand Snake Valley to deal with the escaped fish led by Zhu He. Please do as you please, Committee Member Xiao."

As a messenger, Xiao Jiuge naturally has less autonomy than He Jinglan.

Seeing that Ji Fuyou had already indicated his intention to see him off, he could not stay any longer. He simply said, "Only with Master Ji in charge of the four southern states can we truly ensure that nothing goes wrong. Accepting the position of Special Operations Command will better prevent the fog from affecting the four southern states. Therefore, I hope Master Ji will give it a second thought."

"Let's talk about it after we've dealt with things in Longshou Town."

Ji Fuyou Road.

Seeing this, Xiao Jiuge had no choice but to take her leave.

Seeing Xiao Jiuge leave, Ji Fuyou shook his head.

Even though He Jinglan had already made his stance known to others, it still couldn't dispel the other people's thoughts.

A spiritual master capable of assassinating a martial saint...

Its weight is so great that no one dares to ignore it.

Unless he explicitly joins one of the four major factions, no one can tolerate him.

It is foreseeable that his approach will not work, and they will soon turn their attention to Ji Qingqing and others.

Ji Fuyou did not stop him from doing so.

on the one hand……

Ji Qingqing herself is very interested in this kind of thing.

on the other hand……

He needs time.

Right now, it's not time to let the relationship escalate to an irreconcilable point.

“I can even understand Gu Yinbing now.”

Ji Fuyou couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Fortunately, Ji Qingqing's personality and experience are more mature than Gu Yinbing's.

This can save him a lot of trouble.

While pondering, he examined the lucky oil that Jiang Ran had just sent.

During her time in the Valley of Ten Thousand Snakes, she acquired three bottles of Lucky Oil.

Zhu Long seemed to have realized the value of the Lucky Oil, and relying on his advantage as the ruler of Dragon Head Town, he received three bottles of Lucky Oil during this period.

Currently, the number of bottles of the "miracle oil" has reached six.

but……

Ji Fuyou placed the Wuji Sword in his hand.

On the sword, fine cracks can be seen.

This injury was caused by Zhu Long's Dragon Shadow Sword Technique.

He didn't have any skilled craftsmen on his side. Of course, given his current status, no one would dare to interfere if he took the Wuji Sword to the War Research Institute for repairs. But even if the Mist War Research Institute dared to repair it, he himself was still worried.

This is a weapon used in life-or-death battles.

"It seems we need to properly train Lu Chang'an."

Lu Chang'an's casting skills are excellent.

However, to train him to the point where he can repair and forge divine weapons, he would need to develop his divine consciousness at the very least.

This cost is not a small amount.

Just then, Fang Qiyun's voice came from outside again: "Captain, Yun Mengqing, a member of the Heavenly Ranking Committee, is here to visit."

Yun Mengqing?
The Fourth Speaker's man?

Thinking of the trap that Xiao Jiuge had also set for him, Ji Fuyou had no intention of continuing to deal with these people.

"not see."

He responded directly.

Fang Qiyun paused for a moment, then quickly realized something: "Then I'll say you're going to the Valley of Ten Thousand Snakes and don't have time?"

"can."

Ji Fuyou nodded.

Fang Qiyun responded and left quickly.

Not long after, she returned, her expression quite solemn.

"team leader……"

Ji Fuyou looked at her and asked, "What? She doesn't want to leave?"

"No."

Fang Qiyun even closed the door and whispered, "Yun Mengqing said she brought you a big gift, Captain."

She paused for a moment: "A grand gift... to achieve the status of a Martial Saint."

"Ah."

After listening, Ji Fuyou laughed and then said, "Remember this: everyone who tells you how to make money is only after your money. Similarly, everyone who says they can help you become a Martial Saint is also after you."

Fang Qiyun naturally understood this principle, but...

"This concerns a Martial Saint, shouldn't the captain go and listen to it?"

"I don't know what they'll offer, but I believe that if they could truly achieve the Martial Saint level, they would have sent their own people to break through long ago. Why would it be our turn? Yun Mengqing is backed by the Fourth Speaker. You don't actually think that the Fourth Speaker doesn't have a single master-level martial artist with a physique of 39 under his command, do you?"

Ji Fuyou Road.

There was little blame in his tone.

Even the most rational person would be susceptible to the temptation of a martial arts master.

"I...I understand, but it's a matter of great importance, which is why I'm reporting to you again..."

"Each one is more outrageous than the last."

Ji Fuyou shook his head: "Let her go."

Seeing that Ji Fuyou had no intention of receiving Yun Mengqing, Fang Qiyun agreed and quickly headed to the reception room.

In the reception room, Yun Mengqing was still confidently waiting for Ji Fuyou to arrive.

They were even pondering what kind of words to use to bring Ji Fuyou into the plan.

She believed that no one could resist the temptation of becoming a Martial Saint.

Even Ji Fuyou wasn't surprised.

Having just assassinated a Martial Saint, he should deeply understand the power of a Martial Saint and even more so desire to become one himself.

With this confidence, when Fang Qiyun returned alone, the newly appointed spiritual master couldn't help but frown: "Ms. Fang, where is Master Ji?"

"Deputy Captain Yang has already sent news about Zhu He's whereabouts. Master Ji is making final preparations to capture these wanted criminals and simply cannot find the time to meet with Committee Member Yun."

Fang Qiyun continued, "Furthermore, Master Ji also understood Committee Member Yun's intentions, but... just as he told Chairman He, he has no intention of going to Tiandu City, nor does he intend to enter the political vortex of Tiandu City..."

"Wait! Did you tell Master Ji that we can help him become a Martial Saint?"

Yun Mengqing interrupted her, somewhat incredulous.

"I did say that, but what I just said was the captain's meaning."

Fang Qiyun said.

"How could that be? With the opportunity to become a Martial Saint at hand, I don't believe Master Ji wouldn't be tempted. Take me to meet Master Ji."

Yun Mengqing stood up abruptly.

“Committee Member Yun, the captain really has no intention of going to Tiandu City.”

Fang Qiyun blocked her way: "Moreover, the captain also said that every gain comes at a price, and becoming a Martial Saint is no exception. This price may be something else, or even... ourselves!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Mengqing instantly calmed down.

The cost is oneself...

This season's floating creatures, perhaps they guessed something?
Or perhaps, He Jinglan said something to him?
"If there's nothing else, please make yourself at home, Committee Member Yun."

Fang Qiyun gestured with his hand.

Yun Mengqing glanced at Fang Qiyun, then at the direction where Ji Fuyou was...

His face looked extremely embarrassed.

She spoke with great confidence in front of Ma Rui and the others, but when she came to visit Ji Fuyou in person, she didn't even get to see him...

This made her feel humiliated.

But with the precedent of Ji Fuyou killing Martial Saint Zhu Long right before her eyes, she dared not act recklessly.

In the end, all I could say was, "It's true that everything comes at a price, but if the final gains far outweigh the costs, what's wrong with making a small sacrifice?"

She gave a soft snort and turned around: "I hope that in a few months, Master Ji won't regret his choice today."

(End of this chapter)