Old Man Emperor in a Hurry

"As Xenos, you can actually speak human language?"

The White Wolf looked surprised, then asked,

"What's your name? And who is your owner?"

"To be honest, your language isn't considered difficult in the Milky Way." The Xenos looked at the White Wolf.

"You may call me Chirk, human. I serve Inquisitor Rostov."

He looked at Chirk, Don't Eat Beef, and then laughed.

"The Xenos Inquisitor keeping Xenos is indeed a stereotype."

Inquisition stereotypes: The Inquisitor of the Ordo Malleus have ambiguous relationships with demons.

The Ordo Xenos recruited Xenos as their henchmen.

Needless to say, those guys from the Ordo Hereticus are another story.

Upon investigation, it was found that nine out of ten Inquisitor were actually leaders of heretical cults.

Some cults were even founded by the Inquisitor themselves.

Their purpose is to fish, to attract those with ill intentions.

There have been many things in the past that have caused cult members to break down.

The hardworking cult members diligently completed their KPIs on time every time.

After receiving the honor of meeting the boss

He discovered that the cult leader was Imperial Inquisitor, and he immediately broke down and was shot dead.

"I serve Rostov, not his pet. Do you understand what employment is? We have an employer-employee relationship."

Chirk was somewhat annoyed, and his voice became much louder.

"He pays me, and I serve him. It's that simple."

Seeing the Xenos made him a little excited, and I quickly calmed him down Don't Eat Beef.

"OK, OK, you serve Inquisitor Rostov, you are his partner, not his pet."

Chirk calmed down after hearing this.

"Do you worship the gods?" the White Wolf asked with some curiosity.

"Gods?" Chirk repeated the word, then burst into laughter.

Her unbridled manner made it seem as if she were in a multi-ethnic trading market, rather than Imperium fortress.

The other Imperium personnel frowned slightly upon seeing this, revealing their displeasure.

But given their status God Chosen, they merely watched and did not interfere.

"What are your views on the gods?" the White Wolf asked.

Chirk shrugged. "I believe in the existence of gods, but I don't worship them. Every being familiar with the Warp knows that the trouble they bring outweighs their value."

"I've heard some rumors that your creator was Old Ones. Is that true?" asked the person Don't Eat Beef.

"Yes, there are many images of Old Ones in the ancient memories of the Chikkanti people."

"When the Chikkanti were still reptiles, the saints descended from the heavens and used their supreme power to reshape our world and enlighten our ancestors to create the Chikkanti."

Chirk readily acknowledged that the Old Ones were their creators.

The Chikkanti tribe has a low reproductive rate and a low scientific research capacity.

But they have a very long lifespan, longer than the Aeldari, and they can also pass on their memories.

The memories of our ancient ancestors are hidden in their blood.

Therefore, they knew many things that happened in distant times.

This includes the Old Ones who created them and helped them ignite the flame of civilization.

During the War in Heaven, they even sent warriors to assist the Old Ones in fighting against those powerful Necrons.

"Do you still remember what the Old Ones saint looked like?" asked the Don't Eat Beef student.

"The saints do not have a definite appearance; we can only see the image of the one we admire most," Chirk said. "Even the image in our memories is the same; we can only see the most beautiful image."

Chirk's answer disappointed White Wolf and the guy Don't Eat Beef.

I thought this would confirm the truth that the Old Ones were toad people, but it turns out that these Old Ones are Thousand Faces and have no fixed appearance.

It seems that the Old Ones didn't necessarily look like toad-men.

It must have been the Toad People who saw the Old Ones and described him as they believed him to be.

"If you are really curious about the Old Ones sages, why don't you go and look for their ruins?"

"Perhaps you can find some records about their appearance and lifestyle in the ruins."

After Chirk said this,

White Wolf and the guy Don't Eat Beef looked at each other, then their faces lit up with ecstasy.

This must have triggered a hidden questline!!

Search for the relics of Old Ones, explore the War in Heaven, and restore the truth of history.

Just thinking about it is exciting; maybe we can even find a living Old Ones.

Do you know where the ruins of the Old Ones sages are?

White Wolf spoke urgently, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Once they get the coordinates, the ruins are theirs.

"I don't know." Chirk shook his head. "The saints placed seals on their creations before they died, which would obscure Prescience or divination! Some of them would even quietly slip away from our memories!"

"Even their beloved Aeldari can hardly remember those mysterious ruins."

Upon hearing this, White Wolf and the guy Don't Eat Beef immediately looked disappointed.

I thought I'd found the relics of Old Ones and make a fortune!

Seeing their expressions, Chirk grinned and continued,

"Although I do not know the relics of the Old Ones, I can give you a clue."

"Our race is a creation of the Old Ones, and from the moment we were created, our race began to record history."

"Perhaps there are records of the Old Ones in the oldest libraries."

These words made White Wolf and the Don't Eat Beef's eyes light up.

He hurriedly inquired with Chirk.

Where is your library?

Chirk coughed before continuing.

"It is buried deep underground in my ancestral homeland and is maintained by a unique secret method, so that the books inside will never decay."

"Unfortunately, my race was invaded by another race and forced to leave our homeland to wander among the Stellaris."

"Before leaving their homeland, our ancestors sealed the entrance to the library and hid it to protect it."

"As long as you can help the Chikkanti clan reclaim their home planet, we can break the seal and let you in to look up information."

White Wolf: "..."

Don't Eat Beef: "..."

Isn't this bait way too obvious?

It's obvious they want them to restore the kingdom of the Chikkanti clan in exchange for clues to the Old Ones ruins.

Chirk noticed that the two were silent, so he ignored them.

He sat down on the ground, draped his robe over his crossed legs, and took out a leather bag.

Then she took out some smelly ration sticks from the bag and began to chew them.

The home planet of the Chikkanti tribe has been occupied for an unknown period of time, so there's no use in worrying.

For Chirk, the fact that these humans are unwilling to help is simply a matter of maintaining the status quo, with no real loss.

If these humans were willing to help the Chikkanti reclaim their home planet,

Chirk would naturally try to persuade the elders to allow these humans into the Ancient Library.

Of course, if you don't let the other party in,

I'm afraid the Chikkanti clan will be driven out again this afternoon, just as they moved back to their home planet this morning.

White Wolf and the Don't Eat Beef started discussing it.

He then posted about it on the Chapter channel, seeking opinions from other members.

"I agree first. This looks like a long-term mission chain. You're guaranteed a Golden Aquila Medal if you complete it to the end."

"The ruins of Old Ones! I wonder what rare treasures they hold!!"

"The problem is that we need to help the Chikkanti reclaim their home planet, but we don't even know what race drove them away! It feels a bit overwhelming to fight a planetary war."

"Can't we hire other armies? Do we have to fight them all by ourselves?"

"If all else fails, we can ally with Mars and split the profits 50/50 with those Tech-Priests. We're guaranteed to make a profit anyway."

"..."

Players had a very heated discussion about this.

Ultimately, the majority of players agreed to the deal.

After all, the Old Ones are the Smallpox of Warhammer Online, and the relics they left behind are certainly extremely valuable.

If you can conquer one or two Old Ones ruins and acquire their riches and ancient artifacts,

The Demon Hunter Warband is destined to soar to the top and become the leading player organization.

Of course, internal agreement within the Chapter alone is not enough.

We still need to seek guidance from Guide.

After all, the rules clearly stated this when entering the game.

Once important plot points are involved, the Guide must issue instructions; no one can act without authorization.

White Wolf and the Don't Eat Beef Guy sorted out the matter and submitted a report to Xi Ling.

Qin Yun was currently inspecting the soon-to-be-completed Terra-01 Space City.

Engineers, Tech-Priest, Cardinal, and others accompanied him as they inspected the Space City.

In the Void, countless magnificent machines are working day and night, welding massive steel structures, filling them with marble, and completing the final finishing touches.

Life support systems and gravity fields have been activated in all completed areas.

Walking in the Space City is no different from being on the ground, allowing humans to live a normal life.

The main structure of Terra-01, the Void city, is a sphere.

The sphere contains an energy reactor, a life support system, a gravity field generator, and other devices.

The residents' dwellings and factories are built on the surface of the main structure, extending continuously into the Void.

Although this magnificent Void city has not been officially declared complete, many Terra residents have already been relocated there.

Compared to the bulky surface Hive City,

The soon-to-be-completed Space City will be even more suitable for living and working.

The roads in the Space City are planted with greenery and flowers, making it lush, vibrant, and full of life.

Each residential community is equipped with facilities such as parks, squares, and churches according to the population ratio, taking into account the physical and mental health of residents in all aspects.

Even their living environment has been greatly improved, with a family of three now having a room of over 100 square meters.

You have to understand, in Terra, even someone of high status...

The only place they could get to live was a single room of about ten square meters.

After all, there are too many people in Terra.

It's considered good if dozens of people are crammed into one room.

The Department of the Interior's employees, who have been on the payroll for generations, still live in three-story dormitory-style dormitories.

It's easy to imagine just how bloated Terra's population has become.

As soon as Qin Yun stepped out of the port and made his appearance, a tsunami of cheers erupted.

"Living Saint."

"Living Saint."

Countless people were shouting at the top of their lungs.

Upon receiving the news, the locals spontaneously lined both sides of the road to wait for him.

Many people were still holding flowers they had bought at high prices.

It's important to know that although some people in the Void city of Terra-01 have already started businesses such as flower nurseries and tree seedling cultivation,

However, so far, production has been very low, and demand exceeds supply in the market.

For most people, flowers remain a luxury.

The reason they were willing to spend their life savings on flowers was...

It was entirely out of worship and faith in the 'Living Saint'.

Many Terra residents have lived in the Hive City since the moment they were born.

Most people live in a very fixed area.

The communities, factories, and churches are basically the same places, and there won't be much change.

Moreover, these people live in extreme poverty.

The things they used were all very old and worn out.

Because they simply can't afford to buy new ones.

The living and eating conditions were extremely poor; several families were crammed into a tiny house of just over ten square meters.

They eat nutritional pastes made from Promethium or protein blocks made from fast-growing insects.

If we can catch the mutated giant rat hiding in the Underhive, then we can have a meat feast.

They need to work more than 14 hours a day to get enough food.

Whenever I have a spare moment, I have to go to church to pray and offer my meager savings.

Their lives were truly monotonous, and their tragic fates could be seen at a glance.

No one cares whether they live or die, or about the education of their descendants.

In the eyes of the former Terra elites, the only value of these lower-class people was their cheap labor.

So whether these people study or not is irrelevant to them.

Until Qin Yun's sudden emergence,

The factory's benefits have improved, working hours have been reduced, and there are days off every week.

They were able to eat fresh fruits and vegetables, and clean, uncontaminated meat.

New items began to be added to the house, and the clothes on my body became brand new and clean.

The children in the family were all sent to school to study subjects such as history, religion, physics, and chemistry.

His entire demeanor is like that of a completely different person compared to before.

People's lives have become richer and no longer as dull and boring as before.

Restaurants emerged, night market stalls appeared, and all sorts of shops catering to our basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, and transportation appeared.

People began discussing the Imperium's politics and current events at late-night food stalls and over drinks.

They boasted lavishly about the Imperial Army at the dinner table.

Upon learning of the victory, he couldn't help but drink a few more mouthfuls of wine in excitement, and then, with great enthusiasm, he began to discuss the state of the nation.

Upon learning of a defeat on a particular battlefield, they vehemently denounced those who ate meat as despicable.

They think even a dog would fight better than those guys.

Upon learning of the Dark Eldar's raid on human planets, they were all filled with indignation.

He shouted that one day, the Imperium of Man would find the Commorragh and kill the entire Dark Eldar.

All these changes are thanks to the reforms promoted by Qin Yun.

Therefore, when they learned that the 'Living Saint' had come to inspect the space city,

They spontaneously gathered together, holding flowers, to express their gratitude to Qin Yun for everything he had done.

"You are more popular than the Primarch! Look at the cheering crowd; they are moved to tears the moment your gaze falls upon them."

Trajan, standing beside Qin Yun, was astonished to see the people on both sides of the street, their faces streaked with tears, performing the Aquila Salute, and shouting that they wanted to donate their hearts.

The privileged class now calls for the 'Living Saint' to be killed, considering him the Imperium's number one traitor, and advocating that the Primarch remove him from his position and dethrone him.

There were so many of these voices that Trajan even thought the common people wouldn't have a good impression of the 'Living Saint'.

Who would have thought that Living Saint would be so popular?

"It's a very simple principle: if you keep the people in your heart, the people will naturally keep you in their hearts as well."

"If you regard the people as enemies, then the people will naturally regard you as enemies as well."

Qin Yun smiled and waved to the crowd while answering Trajan.

"Those in high positions should always remember that they should serve the people, not the other way around."

"Ten thousand years have passed, and the Imperium of Man should not be like this."

"Unfortunately, in this vast Imperium, not a single person remembers the Emperor's grand vision."

"He allows His most beloved people to sink and suffer in hell, and even proclaims this as loyalty."

"Your words seem to have a hidden meaning. Are you criticizing the Adeptus Custodes?" Trajan asked humbly. "If so, the Adeptus Custodes accept your criticism."

Trajan would definitely not give a friendly look to anyone else.

The problem is that Living Saint can actually complain to Emperor.

Trajan is now worried that if he offends the Living Saint, the Adeptus Custodes will be dismissed and they will even lose their jobs guarding the Imperial Palace.

Over the course of ten thousand years, they had many opportunities to turn the tide and guide the Imperium of Man onto a better path.

They remained unmoved, staying in the Imperial Palace and ignoring the cries of the people outside.

This practice clearly displeased the Emperor, so he never said a word to them.

And whenever Living Saint goes to the Imperial Palace, the Emperor will surely manifest his divine power.

The treatment they received was worlds apart.

"What's the point of accepting criticism? The most important thing is to change."

Qin Yun asked about another matter.

"How are the preparations for the expansion of the Ten Thousand going?"

"The selection process is already underway; there are quite a few suitable candidates among those rebellious families," Trajan replied.

The Adeptus Custodes would prioritize selecting the sons of rebels, having them don armor and atone for the Emperor's sins.

Many people may feel that this system is unreasonable.

If you combine it with the core ideology of the Adeptus Custodes, then you won't think there's anything wrong with it.

The Adeptus Custodes were born with the sole duty to die for the Emperor, and had no power.

Therefore, despite the high status of the Adeptus Custodes, power that cannot be converted into cash is equivalent to no power at all.

The Adeptus Custodes were not allowed to indulge in luxury or degenerate.

Every second of life must be dedicated to fighting for the Emperor.

For most people, living like this is nothing short of torture.

"Hurry up, the war in the Milky Way is intensifying, Chaos Gods have seen the changes in humanity."

"They will not tolerate humanity breaking free of their control; a much larger war is on the horizon."

"I understand," Trajan nodded.

At this moment, Xi Ling approached Qin Yun and handed him an application to join the Demon Hunter Warband.

"Master, should we approve their application?"

Qin Yun glanced at it.

Assist the Chikkanti clan in reclaiming their home planet and searching for clues about the Old Ones ruins.

"At this stage, let's first..."

At this moment, a golden light screen appeared, interrupting Qin Yun's words.

[Mission: Find the ruins of the Old Ones

As the oldest race in the Milky Way, the Old Ones possess breathtaking psionic technology, and the vast majority of life in the Milky Way originates from them.

Their ruins surely hold the secrets of an ancient era and the technological achievements of their race. Please encourage Demon Hunter Warband players to search for the Old Ones ruins.

Reward: A large amount of Faith Points, and the Word of Darkness Skill - Invincibility (After casting this skill, you will be in a brief state of Invincibility, unable to be locked on, attacked, or damaged, lasting for 6 seconds.)

Upon seeing this task,

Qin Yun was speechless.

This Old Man Emperor is as impatient as ever!

Originally, he had planned to have the Demon Hunter Warband complete the Slaughter Expedition mission first.

Old Man Emperor was afraid he would refuse, so he offered such a powerful Word of Darkness skill as a lure.

Although the Invincibility lasts only 6 seconds, if used well, it can be a winning strategy.

"Approved for the Demon Hunter Warband's request, and we promise to provide them with all the assistance we can."

Qin Yun said to Xi Ling.

"Xi Ling understands, I will pass on your reply to them immediately." Xi Ling nodded and replied to White Wolf and Don't Eat Beef.

[Task completed, rewards have been issued]

Qin Yun ignored the light screen and continued discussing the expansion of the Ten Thousand with Trajan.

The Adeptus Custodes will be restored to its former size and will go to war throughout the Milky Way.

Having received Xi Ling's reply, the White Wolf and the Don't Eat Beef walked up to Chirk.

"We agree to the deal, Chirk."

"We will help the Chikkanti clan reclaim their home planet, and you will need to provide clues about the Old Ones ruins."

"Don't deceive us, or Inquisitor Rostov won't be able to protect you."

Chirk swallowed his chewed rations. "Don't worry, the Chikkanti clan is the most trustworthy."

The secret talks ended when the deal was reached between the two parties.

The Shielding Field was deactivated, revealing the figures of several people.

Immediately afterwards,

Cassandra announced to everyone,

"The Third Expeditionary Fleet will set sail immediately to intercept and Slaughter Crusade, reclaim lost territory, and thwart the enemy's plot."

"In the name of the Emperor, humanity will surely win."

PS: The content related to the Third Fleet and the Massacre Expedition can be found in the Avenging Son Dawn of Fire. Those who are interested can check it out; it's a pretty good official novel.