Starting by picking up a female fan, he swept through the martial arts world.

Chapter 175 I Need a Lot

"Dad, who is Commander Wu?"

Bai Zhaoli finally asked the question in the car.

Jiang Lang was also curious. He wasn't completely ignorant about the world outside Yunjin, but he had never heard of the person named "Commander Wu".

Bai Heng revealed a nostalgic expression: "When I was just a young boy, the entire Northwest was under Commander Wu's control. When I was little, I even went to his place for drinks with your grandfather."

However, Commander Wu retired relatively early, so it's normal that you haven't heard of him.

After he withdrew, the Northwest split into three factions, but thanks to his intervention, they remained at peace.

"Is its influence really that great?"

Jiang Lang was surprised. The three forces were so close together, it was impossible that there was no friction between them, yet they had remained at peace all this time.

If this is true, then there is only one explanation.

There is an extremely powerful force mediating behind the three forces.

Judging from Bai Heng's words, this force should come from Commander Wu.

But if he still holds a dominant position, why did he retire so early?

I don't understand!

A hint of confusion flashed in Bai Heng's eyes: "I'm not particularly clear about the situation in the Northwest either. Let's see what this Xuanyuan Jisheng is up to first."

Jiang Lang stepped on the gas, and the car's speed increased to another level. Soon, he arrived at the foot of a building in Qipu District.

After parking, take the elevator straight to the top floor.

Qin Wei greeted them at the elevator entrance: "Marshal Jie, you've arrived!"

Where are they?

"It's in the conference room."

"Okay! Lead the way!"

Bai Heng nodded slightly, and then the four of them rushed to the conference room.

It's more like a meeting room than a conference room.

It's not a large space, and the layout is designed for comfort. It's only used when meeting important guests.

When the group arrived, a handsome young man was reclining on the sofa playing on his phone.

Seeing the group approaching, he paused for a second or two before standing up.

"Commander Bai."

Xuanyuan Jisheng wore a bright smile: "I've often heard my father mention you, and seeing you today, I can confirm that your reputation is well-deserved."

As he spoke, he reached out to shake hands.

"Not at all! How is Commander Wu doing now?"

Bai Heng smiled and shook hands with him.

In just a moment, the powerful radiation pressure dissipated from their palms.

The whole world seemed to be shaken by this.

Qin Wei and Bai Zhaoli's expressions changed drastically, and they both took a step back.

Jiang Lang was able to stand still, but he frowned deeply.

Five-star general.

Both of them!

Even Xuanyuan Jisheng's radiation pressure was slightly stronger.

You underestimated this person!

Where did such a master come from?

Xuanyuan Jisheng's expression remained unchanged, his face still bearing a relaxed smile: "The old man is in very good health; he can eat three large bowls of rice at every meal."

"Good!"

Bai Heng smiled and nodded, pulling him toward the sofa, his palms growing increasingly hot: "I remember the last time I saw Commander Wu, he cooked himself, and the heat from his palms was truly enviable. I think you've learned the essence of it."

Xuanyuan Jisheng smiled and said, "No, that's not it. I figured out this fire technique myself."

Seeing that he wouldn't gain much advantage by shaking hands, he simply let go of her hand.

Although Bai Heng was somewhat annoyed, he had no choice but to take the young man in front of him seriously and simply cut to the chase: "Commander Wu, you must have something important to discuss with me, since you've come all this way?"

"Commander Bai really understands our old man. He does have something to discuss with you, but—"

Xuanyuan Jisheng did not continue speaking, but instead gave the others a meaningful glance.

Bai Heng smiled faintly: "Just say it directly, we're all on the same side."

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Xuanyuan Jisheng frowned, clearly not satisfied with this explanation. However, his gaze swept over Jiang Lang several times before he suddenly raised an eyebrow: "Eh? You're Feng Ling's former boss?"

"It's not easy!"

Jiang Lang looked at him with a half-smile: "Before you poached their people, you actually investigated who their former boss was?"

Xuanyuan Jisheng wasn't embarrassed at all: "Don't mind that I'm short of students! You're quite skilled, and you've really trained Feng Ling well. I'll make it up to you after I lead Feng Ling to victory!"

Jiang Lang pursed his lips, not bothering to argue with him.

Xuanyuan Jisheng pondered for a moment, then made no further reservations: "Since we're all on the same side, Commander Bai, I'll be frank. I've received a secret report that the council is planning to turn Yunjin into an autonomous port in a few days. I wonder what Commander Bai thinks about this!"

Upon hearing this...

Bai Heng frowned slightly. In fact, when he heard Jiang Lang mention the drug used by Hu Lintian's group in the car, he had a vague feeling that something was wrong.

Unexpectedly, the parliament actually intends to do this.

Yunjin has a very important strategic position; giving it up would be tantamount to handing its throat to the parliament.

only----

Who are willing to fight?

He lowered his gaze: "Oh? How do they plan to occupy Yunjin?"

Xuanyuan Jisheng smiled and waved his hand: "The same old trick. Let Blood Sail attack the city first, and then let them take it back after you occupy it. Alternatively, Blood Sail can garrison troops outside, and when you can't withstand the pressure, you can ask them to station troops to come to your aid. It's easy to send Blood Sail away, but difficult to send them away."

"Brother Xuanyuan, you're quite well-informed!"

"You flatter me."

"What's your opinion, Brother Xuanyuan?"

"Commander Bai has indeed passed the problem to me."

Xuanyuan Jisheng smiled and said, "However, I came with sincerity, so I won't beat around the bush. The old man said that based on his understanding of the various warlord factions, they will most likely choose to back down."

The only person in the entire Yunjin who might dare to go head-to-head with Bloodsail is Commander Bai.

However, only the longitudinal system —

His smile had a hint of amusement in it.

Bai Heng chuckled lightly: "The Blood Sail is a bunch of ragtag troops. If we just hold out for a few days, they'll collapse on their own. There's nothing to worry about."

"Is that so?"

Xuanyuan Jisheng countered, "What if Blood Sail sent several four- or five-star generals, or even king-level experts?"

Bai Heng's expression changed slightly, because he knew that Xue Fan might actually do that.

Bloodsail is the dog of Parliament.

Although the dog was often disobedient and frequently bit people, causing trouble for the council, the council also had growing opinions about the mad dog.

However, for a strategic port like Yunjin, the parliament and Bloodsail must have already reached an agreement.

In this situation, sending out top experts is a foregone conclusion.

He wasn't particularly wary of the five-star general who was sent.

But once a master of the highest rank appears—

Bai Heng's gaze sharpened slightly: "Commander Wu, do you have any brilliant ideas?"

Xuanyuan Jisheng smiled slightly: "The old man is willing to send troops to assist in the defense, 100,000 elite troops from the Northwest, plus three four-star generals. The condition is that the resources vacated after the other families are kicked out of Yunjin will be split equally between the two sides."

"Commander Wu is quite generous."

Bai Heng smiled slightly: "If he can truly do it, then he deserves it. However, isn't it a bit too much to send only three four-star generals to deal with a master of the King level?"

Hearing that Commander Wu was going to send troops, he breathed a sigh of relief.

If there is only a vertical system, it will surely be difficult to support the whole tree.

He is determined to defend Yunjin, but he may not be able to withstand the losses.

Even if we manage to hold on, those spineless cowards will inevitably take advantage of our weakness.

This is absolutely unacceptable.

But if the Northwest could send 100,000 elite troops, the situation could be stabilized.

only----

The King-level experts are on another level, and on the battlefield they are strategic resources.

Although there are many restrictions on how a king-level being can show up, once they do, they are bound to cause tremendous damage.

If the leader himself is killed, then the problem will be huge.

Xuanyuan Jisheng's smile widened: "The old man has finished expressing his sincerity, but I haven't said mine yet!"

"Oh? Can you offer any additional assistance?"

"Of course! The old man is just my father-in-law, not my boss."

"How much can you help?"

"If Bloodsail sends out a King-level expert, I will intercept and kill them!"

"Um?

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Bai Heng narrowed his eyes.

Jiang Lang couldn't help but glance at Xuan Yuan Jisheng again.

Could this person already possess the strength to directly confront a King-level expert?

wrong!

If that's the case, he would never negotiate in this manner.

Bai Heng also sized him up: "You don't seem to have that kind of strength!"

Xuanyuan Jisheng sat up straight: "Not now, but we can have it anytime."

Bai Heng frowned slightly: "Oh? I'd like to hear the details!"

Xuanyuan Jisheng smiled slightly, then raised his right hand, and a three-colored pattern floated out from his palm.

Jiang Lang's gaze sharpened slightly, vaguely sensing that the three-colored patterns looked somewhat familiar.

After staring at it for a while, I was surprised to find that it was the pattern of the three star clusters: Heart, Room, and Root.

According to current theories, these three constellations cannot be cultivated simultaneously because their wave frequencies are too similar. However, they have now been harmoniously integrated together and are hiding a path to a higher realm.

It looks very tempting!

And it's extremely counterintuitive!

Bai Heng's gaze also became much more serious as he quietly waited for Xuan Yuan Jisheng to continue.

Xuanyuan Jisheng's smile grew brighter and brighter: "To be honest, Commander Bai, I have been cultivating for three nights in a row and have basically reached perfection."

"Di, Fang, and Xin belong to the same twelve star order of great fire. If they can advance further, they can attain the Star Pivot Envoy level and possess the strength of a King."

"Star Nexus Envoy?"

"The realm of ancient star cultivators."

"oh----"

Bai Heng remained calm: "You mean, you want to become a Star Pivot Envoy and need my help?"

Xuanyuan Jisheng smiled faintly: "Yes! To put it simply, I need twenty-eight beginners who cultivate different star constellations as believers, and four peak generals who cultivate different major star clusters as apostles, in order to prove the status of Star Pivot Envoy."

"Oh? The followers of the Twenty-Eight Mansions are all complete?"

"All done!"

"Your Excellency is truly generous, managing to gather the cultivation systems of all twenty-eight constellations."

"They used some petty tricks, nothing worth mentioning."

"Good!"

Bai Heng smiled and gave a thumbs-up, then said nothing more.

The sudden silence made Xuanyuan Jisheng somewhat irritated.

He waited for a full minute, but Bai Heng didn't say anything more.

finally.

He couldn't hold back any longer: "I've already found three four-star generals as apostles, only Commander Bai is missing! As long as I can attain the Star Pivot Envoy level, the energy will be fed back to you. With your current strength, you can infinitely approach the King-level!"

His eyes were filled with fervor.

As he spoke, he stared intently at Bai Heng.

I want to see the same fervor in the other person's eyes.

Bai Heng's gaze remained calm as ever, a hint of mockery even playing at the corners of his lips: "Then—what's the price? To submit to you?"

Xuanyuan Jisheng's expression stiffened for a moment, then he asked in return, "Isn't it worth it?"