Excessive ferocity due to caution

Chapter 772 Xu Shengzhi's New Mission

Abandoned city.

Xu Shengzhi chuckled and ran happily to the Tianwang Hotel, where he found Zhao Yi.

"Master, you have no idea how incredibly exhilarating this was!"

"Those idiots from the Lü family spent a long time building up their reputation, spouting all sorts of amazing claims, but when your name finally appeared on the list, they were completely dumbfounded!"

"That was a really loud slap in the face!"

"The entire capital city heard it."

Zhao Yi smiled and said:

"That's exactly what I was looking for."

"How did the talks with the Qin family go?"

Xu Shengzhi's expression turned serious:

"The matter concerning Longting Road has been settled."

"The Jie Sect has now completely taken over the capital and has the authority of the Dragon Court Sect. The Jie Sect can control part of the capital's great array power."

"Furthermore, the Frost Crimson Mine of Dragon Court Road produces a great deal of water and fire ore every year. These ore deposits are rich in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, serving as raw materials for many array stones and inscription stones, and have many other wonderful uses. With this, the Jie Sect can open up business in the capital!"

Zhao Yi heard this and clicked his tongue, saying:

"Qin Zheng's decision to cede this territory to the Jie Sect will inevitably draw much criticism from within the family."

"But precisely because of this, it's not hard to see that there are still some tough members in the Qin family who are willing to help Qin Zheng."

Xu Shengzhi smiled wryly:

"The Qin family head hasn't been doing well lately; it feels like his days are numbered."

My health is deteriorating day by day.

Zhao Yi took a sip of tea:

"His time is indeed near."

"I had unfulfilled regrets, which is why I was able to force him to make concessions."

"By the way, has Jin Shiyue contacted you recently?"

Xu Shengzhi nodded:

"The moon is a clever person now."

"He promised to sell us some...intelligence, and could help someone from the Jie Sect infiltrate the Fifth Federation."

"But they won't help us deal with any faction in the capital."

Zhao Yi stroked his chin and smiled:

"He's a cunning old fox."

"But that's fine too. Letting him watch from the sidelines can sometimes create greater value for us."

"As for the limited number of slots in the Fifth Federation... why don't you go instead?"

Xu Shengzhi took a step back:

"Master, is it possible that I'm just too busy to find the time?"

Zhao Yi:

"Are you that afraid of dying?"

Xu Shengzhi scoffed, thumping his chest loudly:

"fear death?"

"Master, go out and find out who I, Xu Shengzhi, am!"

"That was a loyal minister who would brave mountains of knives and seas of fire for the Jie Sect, sacrificing his life without batting an eye!"

"If I weren't so busy, I'd fight anyone who tried to take this position from me!"

Zhao Yi gave him a serious look:

"real?"

Xu Shengzhi stood tall and proud, exuding an air of confidence and dignity.

"How could it be fake?"

Zhao nodded and slapped him on the shoulder:

"Then you can go."

"I'll find someone else for this position."

"I have a lot of faith in your abilities..."

boom!

Xu Shengzhi immediately knelt on the ground, hugged Zhao Yi's leg, and cried with snot and tears streaming down his face.

"My lord!"

"I can't bear to part with my brothers from the Jie Sect..."

Zhao Yi comforted him:

"We'll definitely take photos for you to like during holidays and festivals."

Xu Shengzhi wailed:

"Master, please reconsider!"

"My abilities are limited. Dying in this position is a minor matter, but if I accidentally ruin the great cause of the Jie Sect, that would be an unforgivable crime!"

Zhao Yi encouraged them:

"If you only do what you are capable of, you will never improve."

Xu Shengzhi inhaled the scent of the crystal pendant hanging outside into his nose, looking wary.

"But Master, that's not what you said when you advised Qutbi in the movie."

"You said that foolish and arrogant people always like to do things that are far beyond their capabilities."

Zhao Yi patted Xu Shengzhi's head:

"Did you see it with your eyes, or hear it with your ears?"

Seeing the half-smile on Zhao Yi's lips, Xu Shengzhi immediately stood up and said seriously:

"I misremembered, Master."

"I suddenly realized that only I am capable of taking on this position!"

"Leave it to me, Ba!"

Zhao Yi straightened his collar and said considerately:

"Once you're in the Fifth Federation, be careful not to let yourself be exposed."

"If someone hits you, you take the hit; if someone insults you, you take the insult... In short, don't cause trouble for the Jie Sect."

Xu Shengzhi revealed a smile that was more like a grimace:

"Master, won't doing this bring shame to the Jie Sect?"

Zhao Yi:

"As long as others don't know you're a member of the Jie Sect, you'll only embarrass yourself."

Xu Shengzhi's mouth twitched.

"The leader... has truly considered everything thoroughly."

Zhao Yi responded to the praise:

"You know, I'm the kind of person who never leaves anything unsaid."

"I won't say more. I wouldn't give you this beautiful thing even if someone else begged me. If it weren't for our deep feelings, I would think twice even if you paid me to do it."

"I hope you will not let me down, and you will not let down the Jie Sect."

Xu Shengzhi sighed deeply, his head hanging low:

"Okay... I'll go, I'll go."

"However, Master, I have one more request."

Zhao Yi said earnestly:

"Don't just say one, even if it's a hundred, I'll satisfy you."

Xu Shengzhi's eyes lit up:

"Really?"

Zhao lit a cigarette:

"Fake."

"Just one request: get it done quickly."

Xu Shengzhi rolled his eyes wildly: