Retirement begins with summoning Yuan Tiangang

The mornings in Hexi Town are still awakened by the crowing of roosters, the barking of dogs, and the rhythmic clanging of the blacksmith's shop.

Lin Tian came out of the house yawning and saw that Shi Yao had prepared warm rice porridge and several refreshing side dishes. Three-year-old Lin Feng was holding a small wooden spoon and trying his best to shovel food into his mouth. Although he made a mess of the table, his serious little face was so endearing that it melted people's hearts.

"Good morning, young master."

Shi Yao greeted him with a smile and wiped Lin Feng's mouth.

"Good morning." Lin Tian sat down and patted his son's head.

"Wuyou did a good job today, she ate by herself."

Lin Feng lifted his little face, still covered in rice grains, and proudly puffed out his little chest.

While enjoying this cozy breakfast time, Lin Tian was actually thinking about serious business.

Looking at the 5000 points of "lying flat" on the system panel, he felt his desire to spend money was starting to stir.

The Bad Guys are expanding rapidly outside, and their operations are getting bigger and bigger. Relying solely on the summoned characters and locally recruited personnel, there will definitely be a shortage of high-end combat power and professional talent.

It's time to give them another boost with fresh blood.

He opened the system shop and his eyes immediately locked onto the [Summoning Scroll] category.

[Beginner Summoning Scroll]: 100 Lying Points/Scroll, Summoning Range: Silver ~ Black Gold.

[Intermediate Summoning Scroll]: 500 Lying Points/Scroll, Summoning Range: Gold ~ Black Gold.

[Advanced Summoning Scroll]: 1000 Lying Points/Scroll, Summoning Range: Black Gold ~ Legendary.

"The mid-range version offers the best value for money. Take a gamble; the black gold version is like gold – it won't be a loss!"

Lin Tian rubbed his hands together and made a decisive decision.

"Give me eight intermediate level cards!"

4000 points of lying flat evaporated instantly!

Seeing his balance on the "lying flat" platform reach 1000, Lin Tian felt his heart bleeding, but he was filled with more anticipation.

Eight intermediate summoning scrolls, emitting a hazy glow, appeared in the system space.

"System, use all eight intermediate summoning scrolls!"

He silently recited it to himself, feeling the thrill of opening a blind box.

In an instant, the system interface shimmered with light, and a series of notification sounds rang out:

[Summoning successful! Obtained Gold-tier Summoned Character: Tianjiexing Wen Tao! (Grandmaster Level 5)]

[Summoning successful! Obtained Black Gold-tier Summoning Character: Heavenly Sin Star - Mirror Heart Demon! (Celestial Human Second Stage)]

[Summoning successful! Obtained Black Gold-tier Summoning Character: Tenzang Star - Sanzenin! (Early Stage Land Immortal)]

[Summoning successful! Group summon: 80 elite members of the Bad Guys (Strength distribution: Innate Realm ~ First Level of Celestial Being)]

[Summoning successful! Obtained a Supplies Pack x1 (containing: 100 rolls of toilet paper, 50 bars of soap, 10 sachets of fragrance...)]

[Summoning successful! Obtained 1 miscellaneous goods bag (containing: 100 catties of refined iron, 1000 copper coins, 10 bolts of ordinary cloth...)]

(The remaining two summons also mostly involved groups of delinquents or everyday objects.)

Lin Tian's eyes grew brighter and brighter as he looked at the series of summoning results!

Wen Tao! Mirror Heart Demon!

Sanzenin!

These are all core members of the original Bad Guys, each a ruthless character with unique skills!

There are also eighty elite members of the Bad Guys!

This replenishment is just in time!

He was figuring out how to get these people out quietly when he suddenly noticed a small, inconspicuous option at the bottom of the system interface:

[Remote delivery].

Upon opening, the instructions are quite simple: you can specify a summoned unit and deploy it directly to the vicinity of the organization leader's location.

"Holy crap! There's this feature too?!"

Lin Tian almost burst out laughing.

"System, you've finally done something right! This even saves on shipping costs!"

Without hesitation, he selected Wen Tao, Jing Xinmo, Sanqianyuan, and the eighty elite members of the Bad Guys, targeting: Bad Guy Commander Yuan Tiangang.

[Do you confirm remote deployment?]

"confirm!"

With a flash of light, the corresponding summoned unit icon in the system space instantly disappeared.

Lin Tian could almost imagine the incredible expression on Yuan Tiangang's face when he suddenly saw more than eighty burly men and three old subordinates with distinct styles appear out of nowhere.

"Done!"

Lin Tian clapped his hands, in high spirits.

This should greatly alleviate the problems of insufficient high-end combat power and personnel shortage for the Bad Guys.

After dealing with the important matter of summoning, he looked at the remaining 1000 lying points and then turned his gaze to the skill bar.

A few days ago, Yuan Tiangang secretly returned once. In addition to learning about the current situation in the town and his son's growth, the main purpose was to pass on the official version of "Tiangang Jue" to him, replacing the previous basic version.

This official version is far more profound than the basic version, containing more advanced techniques of luck and powerful offensive moves.

"System, upgrade the official version of 'Tian Gang Jue'!" Lin Tian invested all 1000 lying down points.

[Consuming 1000 Lying Points, the Heavenly Gang Technique (Official Version) has been upgraded to the Beginner Level!]

A torrent of information flooded into my mind, and I gained a profound understanding of the cultivation path, which was far more complex and intricate than when I had mastered the basic chapters.

The suppressed Yang energy within his body seemed to have been injected with new vitality. Although it was still impossible to mobilize it on a large scale, its condensation and internal "quality" seemed to have been upgraded to a higher level.

The cultivation techniques section will be updated accordingly:

[Cultivation Techniques: Heavenly Gang Technique (Divine Level) (Beginner), Hundred Refinements of Star Body (Yellow Level, Mid-Grade)), Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique (Heaven Rank, Mid-Grade)]

That's right! The Heavenly Gang Technique is a god-level technique; even Lin Tian himself was completely baffled at first!

Feeling the subtle changes in the power within his body, Lin Tian nodded in satisfaction.

Although you still have to keep a low profile in this godforsaken place, it's always good to have a strong hand.

"Father! Look!"

Lin Feng held up a piece of paper covered with messy lines and ran up to him like a treasure.

Lin Tian took it and admired it earnestly: "Hmm... magnificent and all-encompassing, it has the style of my son! Not bad, not bad!"

Lin Feng was so happy that he jumped and danced with joy.

Shi Yao watched from the side, covering her mouth and chuckling softly.

She grew more and more accustomed to and fond of this peaceful yet warm and lively life.

Compared to his previous life as an undercover agent in the Xuanming Sect, where he was constantly walking on thin ice, this place was simply paradise.

Lin Tian picked up his son, looked at the sunlight streaming into the yard, and pondered:

With subordinates under my command, my cultivation technique upgraded, and my son growing up healthily... this peaceful life is getting better and better!

-

Meanwhile, in a distant state of Zhongting, at a hidden mountain stronghold of the Bad Guys.

Yuan Tiangang stood with his hands behind his back in the command tent, his gaze, hidden behind his mask, peering through the gaps in the tent flap at the vast mountains outside.

The Bad Guys are now a powerful force, but they have also made many enemies, with various forces eyeing them. Their internal management is complex and multifaceted, and even with his abilities, he finds the affairs too complicated.

Suddenly, he sensed something and turned around abruptly.

Inside the command tent, the space distorted like ripples on water, and in the next moment, dozens of figures appeared out of thin air like ghosts!

These men were all dressed in the black uniforms of the Bad Guys, exuding a sharp and capable aura. Though they appeared slightly bewildered upon arrival, they quickly regained their composure, kneeling in unison on one knee, their movements perfectly synchronized, and whispering, "Greetings, Commander!"

A full eighty people!

Strength ranges from innate to the first level of the Celestial Realm!

This is a force not to be underestimated!

Yuan Tiangang raised an eyebrow slightly beneath his mask, showing no particular surprise.

He was already used to the young master's unpredictable methods.

However, when his gaze swept over three slightly unusual figures in the crowd, his usually calm mind was finally stirred.

A middle-aged man dressed in a khaki-colored outfit, with a compass and various strange long nails and shovels hanging from his waist, and whose eyes were shrewd with a hint of cunning, stepped forward from the crowd and excitedly knelt down.

"Tianjie Star Wen Tao greets the Commander! Your subordinate... your subordinate thought he would never see you again!"

It was Wen Tao, who was skilled in feng shui location and tomb raiding for finding dragon veins.

On the other side, a figure dressed in theatrical costume with flowing sleeves, her face heavily painted so that her true features were unrecognizable, and whose figure was as graceful as a woman's, also bowed gracefully. Her voice carried a strange tone, neither male nor female, melodious yet tinged with coldness:

"Heavenly Sin Star - Mirror Heart Demon pays respects to the Commander. To be able to serve the Commander again, Heart Demon... is truly fortunate."

It was none other than the Mirror Heart Demon, a master of ingenuity, disguise, and sowing discord.

The last person was an ordinary-looking, calm, and seemingly unremarkable middle-aged man.

He stepped forward, bowed, and spoke in a calm yet authoritative tone:

"Tianzang Star, Sanzenin, and all brothers, rejoin the ranks! Greetings, Commander!"

This is none other than the former leader of the Bad Guys, the master of disguise, calm and capable Sanqianyuan!

Looking at his three former capable subordinates and sensing the familiar yet slightly changed aura emanating from them, Yuan Tiangang remained silent for a moment.

A hoarse yet magnetic voice finally rang out in the commander's tent:

Get up.

The three men stood up, their eyes all focused on Yuan Tiangang, their emotions a complex mix of excitement,感慨, and loyalty.

"My lord's divine powers connect all realms, and I have sent you all to my command."

Yuan Tiangang said slowly,

"This world is different from the past; the situation is complex, and powerful figures abound. Now that you have arrived, you must fulfill your duties and assist me and my lord in clearing the world and restoring order."

"I obey the Commander's orders!"

The three men and the eighty Bad Guys behind them responded in unison. Although their voices were suppressed, they still carried an overwhelming momentum.

Wen Tao rubbed his hands together and chuckled, "General, is there any ancient tomb... oh no, any auspicious feng shui location or hidden stronghold that your subordinates need to investigate? My skills are certainly up to par!"

With a flick of her water sleeves, Jingxinmo spoke in a mocking tone: "The world is full of treacherous people, far more fascinating than any stage. If the Commander-in-Chief needs any means of sowing discord or infiltrating, Jingxinmo is willing to serve as his blade once again."

Sanzenin calmly replied, "General, I can take charge of some branch affairs, integrate new and old personnel, and ensure smooth internal operations."

Yuan Tiangang nodded slightly, clearly aware of the three men's abilities and attitudes.

"Wen Tao, you will be temporarily assigned to the reconnaissance unit, responsible for surveying the terrain, searching for spiritual veins and ancient ruins. Jing Xinmo, you will be assigned to the assassination and intelligence unit, specializing in infiltration and sowing discord. Sanqianyuan, you will be the deputy leader, assisting me in handling daily affairs and consolidating forces."

"yes!"

The three accepted the order, their eyes rekindling the same fighting spirit they once had when they followed the Bad Commander to conquer the world.

With the return of this new force, especially the three generals Wen Tao, Jing Xinmo, and Sanqianyuan, Yuan Tiangang felt that the pressure on his shoulders was immediately relieved.

Many plans that were previously put on hold due to manpower shortages can now be put back on the agenda.

He looked in the direction of Hexi Town, and a barely perceptible smile seemed to appear on the corner of his mouth beneath the mask.

While the lord was leisurely taking care of the child over there, he casually sent such a powerful ally.

This policy of lying down and doing nothing is quite in line with the lord's style of governing by doing nothing.