Cultivators at the Wizarding Academy

Chapter 216 Guardians of Humanity

Spending money lavishly mainly stems from having money on hand. Tai'an is happy to showcase the wealth and power of the Blue Rose family.

The lunch standard is five copper coins per person, which is quite substantial for ordinary people. It includes both meat and vegetables and is comparable to the food in the college cafeteria.

Twenty people for one silver, two thousand people for one gold, and there are probably more than fifty thousand people present, so it's about thirty gold. Tai'an silently calculated in his mind.

"Young Master! Actually, you don't need to provide lunch for everyone." Logistics Supervisor Farrell offered his opinion, thinking that this wasn't just about inviting one or two people to lunch, but tens of thousands of people!

"It's alright. Since they're willing to come all this way, it's not like they're just here for free." Tai'an, magnanimous as ever, pulled out a bag of Jinlong liquor and handed it to Fari for instructions: "Secure the area is sealed off; no outsiders are allowed to freeload."

"Yes, young master."

Fari announced that they would be providing free lunches. The entire Mong Kok Park erupted in cheers.

Tai'an sat at the long table, flipping through the magic book in his hand. He planned to just have some fruit for lunch, as his appetite wasn't very high.

The maid, Xiaoyu, bought various seasonal fruits from nearby.

The chain store called Elf Orchard primarily targets the aristocratic class. Although the fruit commands a premium, its quality control is quite good.

"Young master, I've already cleaned it all."

A wide variety of fruits are available at the end of May, including bananas, lychees, melons, and grapes.

Tai'an tried a little of each kind, and then shared the rest with everyone.

The silver magic car slowly descended from the sky.

Taiya pushed open the car door and strode in: "Xiao An! I went back for a bit!"

"Hmm..." Tai'an said lazily, his voice trailing off.

"This is so convenient! From now on, you can come back to the territory with me every week! Mom and Dad miss you so much." Taiya went behind her brother and placed her hands on his shoulders.

"It depends. Summer vacation starts in another month, and I'll definitely go back then." Tai'an isn't really keen on going back right now. The capital city has more resources, life is more convenient, and there's even a beautiful woman to keep him company. "Oh! Right, there's something I forgot to mention."

Taian's parents already knew about Princess Dorothy's marriage.

To suddenly acquire a rich viscountry in the south is definitely a great thing, and no one would object.

Aside from the possibility that Greenfield's interests might be somewhat affected, given that the core group remains unchanged, the only recourse is to acquiesce.

The Blue Rose family wouldn't publicize it, lest it embarrass their neighbor, the Red Maple family.

In short, the solution is to keep a low profile.

Tai'an, like a man who straddles two boats, will inevitably face a series of problems in the future.

Fortunately, the two territories are far apart, so direct conflict is unlikely. At most, it's a matter of time management.

The real trouble is far more than these.

As time went by, news of the Violet Kingdom ending the demon invasion spread throughout the human kingdoms, stirring up a storm.

After 1,394 years, the divine being reappeared, turning the tide of battle once more. His feats, so exaggerated they seemed like a fairy tale, definitively proved that the phrase "one man against an entire nation" was no longer an exaggeration.

Even some unusual countries have received relevant intelligence and have increased their level of attention to it.

This time, the news of the divine being's appearance is different from the past. It is supported by real-world case studies and a large number of eyewitnesses, making it highly credible and attracting great attention from the human leadership.

"The return of the divine being is a good thing. With the spatial barrier weakening, troublesome things will happen frequently. We need a true peak expert to oversee things."

"That's right. In this chaotic world, the existence of gods is more beneficial than harmful."

"With great power comes great responsibility. We must send someone to negotiate with them as soon as possible."

The projection room was filled with voices of agreement.

The true top power that determines the future of the human race is not the royal families of the thirty-seven countries, but the Council of Stars, and the hard requirement to become a member is to reach the Saintly level.

Currently, there are over three thousand active members. On average, there are fewer than one hundred people per country.

The proposal to award the title of Guardian of Humanity to Tai'an was successfully passed.

Although it is just a nominal title passed down from the mythological era, it holds an infinitely high status and also has certain practical uses.

They can sit on equal footing with kings of various countries, and their status is even higher than that of the entire human race. They enjoy absolute priority in everything they do.

It transcends the secular laws of all humankind. A divine being once went mad and destroyed a city of two hundred thousand people, yet faced no punishment.

Of course, it's highly likely they can't win. Even a desire to punish them would be a joke. Unless the divine being willingly accepts punishment, it's just suicide. If it leads to the complete fall of the divine being, it will bring even greater disaster.

Throughout history, many extraordinary beings have committed atrocities, drawing mixed reviews. Some see them as uncontrollable alchemical bombs, capable of unimaginable destruction. Others see them as humanity's Achilles' heel. The appearance of a divine being plunges all races into silence.

Lunch was delivered in a steady stream of carriages. The main dishes were black bread, roasted sweet potatoes, various flavored pies, fried meat patties, and fruit for dessert.

Organizing large-scale outdoor banquets is troublesome, especially when there are no disposable tableware; you can only make do with simple fast food.

"These foods can be eaten directly with your hands. If you're worried about getting them oily, just use a bamboo skewer. It will also make it easier for us to clean up the venue afterwards," explained Farui, the logistics supervisor in charge of the arrangements, to Tai'an.

In terms of distribution, those who passed the selection process were served pies and fried pork chops, while those waiting to be selected were only served black bread and sweet potatoes.

The price difference between the two was enormous; sweet potatoes and dark bread cost about one penny, while fried pies and meat patties cost nearly ten pennies.

Fried foods, which are generally disliked by the aristocracy, are considered quite high-class food by ordinary people.

Happiness comes from comparison!

Tai'an announced that the interview process will continue.

For more than four hours in the afternoon, until dusk, another 7,000 people were selected, bringing the total to 10,000. The recruitment plan will continue tomorrow.

"Young Master, many people outside want to meet you." Xiao Yu took out a stack of banquet invitations she had received.

Tai'an didn't even glance at it. At this point, he could completely act willfully and disregard everyone's feelings.

On second thought, it's not that extreme. The fathers-in-law should still show their support.

It's all for the sake of family harmony!

De Yulan took the initiative to come over and said he wanted to treat Taian to dinner. The two went to a private room in a grand hotel owned by the Tulip family.

A lavish banquet was ready, and De Youlan personally poured amber-colored wine into glasses.

Tai'an slowly shook his head: "I never drink. You should tell me what's on your mind first."

"When are you going to fulfill your promise?" De Yulan smiled slightly.

Without hesitation, Tai'an replied, "I'll come to your house tonight!"

"So straightforward?" De Yulan was slightly taken aback.

"A man's word is his bond, and I don't want to keep dragging this on. Do you have anything else urgent to do?" Tai An tapped his fingers on the table.

"Oh, wait, I need to contact my dear daughter..." De Yulan's expression brightened with joy. He hurriedly got up, pushed open the door, and left.

In an instant, all important matters were forgotten.

(End of this chapter)