Offering

"Are you so sure?"

She Gu Jinlai.

"You must have your suspicions too, right? Don't you find many of the Holy Dynasty's systems familiar?"

"The Holy Dynasty's system is promulgated by the Holy Emperor, you don't actually think..."

"That Holy Emperor has never heard of anyone whose words and actions are inconsistent. If his temperament were to suddenly change drastically, all the court officials would definitely notice."

Zhao Yushu said.

Those who have heard this Gu Jinlai have all been enlightened.

He started to view the people of this world through the lens of Blue Star thinking.

This world is a world where cultivators exist.

With the divine sense of a True Person Spirit Refining, it is not so much possible to read a person's entire memory, but it is easy to discern their emotional changes.

If True Person of Spirit Refining possesses this ability, how much more so would a higher-level cultivator?

Gu Jinlai, haven't they all been exposed as outwardly strong but inwardly weak within a month of transmigrating?

This is even when he doesn't show his face at all.

"If I'm not mistaken, there's a high chance that one of our Blue Star is in His Majesty's think tank."

As Zhao Yushu spoke, she couldn't help but mutter to herself, "Actually, I've been thinking recently that if I really can't stay in the Feng family anymore, I'll volunteer to go to the City Lord Mansion as a staff member. With my understanding of market economy and trade, I'm sure I can get a good position."

"It seems those people think the same way."

This Gu Jinlai.

Gold shines wherever it is.

The people of Blue Star have experienced an information explosion, and their horizons and knowledge are much broader than those of people in this relatively closed world.

It's difficult to rival those top figures, but it's easy to achieve a mid-level position.

"With four billion people in the Holy Dynasty, finding other Blue Star is no easy task, but now that we know, we should still keep an eye out."

This Gu Jinlai.

He naturally hoped to gather these "fellow villagers" together and reminisce about the past of Blue Star if he could.

But if it's too troublesome to do, he won't force it.

"Let's take it one step at a time. Let's deal with the Feng family's matter first. Tell me about the Feng family's situation."

"Alright, Senior Gu, please have a seat and have some tea."

Zhao Yushu jumped up and helped Gu Jinlai move the table, serving him tea and water with great care.

Gu Jinlai at her...

For a cultivator who hasn't even developed divine sense or spiritual awareness, her emotional fluctuations are hard to escape his perception.

So he knew that she wasn't acting.

That seems to be just how their personality is.

"The Feng family is no small force in Fengyu City. The entire Fengyu City has a population of over 100 million, which is equivalent to the total population of two provinces in Huanglong Kingdom. Even before I established the Huanglong Chamber of Commerce, the Feng family had an extraordinary foundation. In terms of weight, they were comparable to the top 50 companies in a province, with a market value of tens of billions."

Zhao Yushu's introduction could be described as a combination of two realms. "Their relationship is also very deep. They have more than a dozen high-level demon slayers in their family, and they also have a connection with a deputy domain lord in the southeast region of the city..."

"Domain Lord".

Gu Jinlai Zhao Yang's narration, we have already gained some understanding of Wind and Rain City.

The entire Wind and Rain City is divided into four main institutions: the City Lord Mansion, the Demon Slaying Hall, the Garrison Army, and the Martial Arts Academy.

The highest ruler of the City Lord Mansion is naturally Zhao Hua, the City Lord of Fengyu City. Below him are several deputy city lords who cooperate with him, as well as the heads of various academies.

However, due to the large area of Wind and Rain City, it was further divided into eight major regions for easier management, with each region having a domain lord and several deputy domain lords.

Aside from their abilities, almost every domain lord and deputy domain lord is a Celestial Person or a Martial King.

"So, the Feng family's background is that of the deputy domain lord? They must have been paying him a lot of tribute every year."

This Gu Jinlai.

"Nearly 30% of the Feng family's profits went to the deputy domain lord Shangguan Zhi, and the rest was basically used to bribe other departments. Only about 20% or 30% actually ended up in the Feng family's hands."

Zhao Yushu was quite clear about these things.

"Besides these relationships, what other experts does the Feng family have? Celestial Person? Martial Kings?"

"With the Celestial Person and the Martial King in charge, the Feng family has long since become a top-tier power."

Zhao Yushu curled her lips. "The only experts belonging to the direct line of the Feng family are two Martial Grandmasters and one True Lord. In addition, there are six Martial Grandmasters and True Lord who are paid to do things or simply affiliated with the Feng family as retainers."

"Understood."

Gu Jinlai nodded. "Do you have a plan?"

"As long as Senior Gu is willing to support me, I have plenty of ways to completely control the Feng family."

Zhao Yushu said.

"I said I'd help if I could, so what are you planning to do?"

"I plan to hold a welcoming meeting to announce that Senior Gu will become an honored member of our Feng family. I'd like to ask Senior Gu to lend his support and put some people's arrogance to rest on their laurels... Also..."

Zhao Yushu's expression turned fearful and sorrowful as she spoke, "My maid Qingzhu, she was with me for the four years I spent in this world, helping me through the most difficult and terrifying time. I always considered her a sister, but they... killed her..."

She looked up at Gu Jinlai, her eyes reddening slightly. "I want to avenge her."

"Is this a way to make an example of someone?"

Gu Jinlai nodded. "You can go and prepare."

After saying that, he said, "Prepare me a report on that Vice Domain Lord Shangguan Zhi, as well as information on the Celestial Person and Martial Kings and above in Fengyu City."

Although it is unlikely that Shangguan Zhi will interfere in the affairs of the Feng family once Zhao Yushu takes power, as long as the tribute remains unchanged, Gu Jinlai is still necessary to make some preparations for safety, in order to ensure that we know ourselves and our enemy.

"Yes, I'll go right away."

Zhao Yushu nodded.

She knew that although Gu Jinlai was willing to help her, if she wanted to continue to receive his support, it would be best to demonstrate certain abilities.

And...

She herself did not want to be just a pretty face.

Zhao Yushu made arrangements quickly.

Half an hour later, Zhao Yang brought Gu Jinlai to a quiet street less than a kilometer away from Huanglong Shopping Mall.

The tranquility is not due to the remoteness of the place.

There is no remote place in the city of wind and rain.

The reason it's quiet is because it's one of the few high-end residential areas in the city; if you were to translate that to Blue Star, it would be a high-end villa area.

Even if there are many high-rise buildings around these areas, and the roads are bustling with traffic, they can still remain quiet amidst the hustle and bustle.

"King Guwu, please see, there are servants and attendants in the courtyard to ensure your livelihood. If that's not enough, we can add more. If you have any additional requests, please feel free to make them, and we will do our best to fulfill them for you."

As Zhao Yang led Gu Jinlai around the courtyard, he explained things to her.

"That's fine."

Gu Jinlai nodded.

He doesn't have high requirements for his accommodation, but he still needs to make his stance clear.

"The president has secured the top-tier, special-grade honors for you, and with your abilities, you are fully entitled to such treatment. Under this system, you will receive a stipend of one million taels of silver and a corresponding contribution value of one million taels annually..."

After showing Gu Jinlai around the courtyard, Zhao Yang took his leave.

However, he left behind a young man with the physique of High-ranking Demonic Beast, which is equivalent to a high-level martial artist, to serve him.

This is Zhao Yang's son, Zhao Qiao.

A seventh-rank official stands before the prime minister's gate.

He naturally assigned the lucrative task of running errands Gu Jinlai King Wu to his own son.

If it weren't for the fact that he was also a high-ranking member of the Huanglong Chamber of Commerce and had many things to deal with, he would have preferred to come Gu Jinlai himself.

What an honor it is to follow a Martial King!

Gu Jinlai went to the study.

"I'll stay here for now."

He was pondering something.

Tianshi Hall.

Is the Celestial Master's Hall, as promoted by that Holy Dynasty emperor, actually reliable?

If he goes to the Celestial Master's Temple in the capital, could he use their power to resolve the threat from the Aries Star Lord?

This thought lingered for a moment, but was ultimately dismissed by Gu Jinlai.

The setbacks he suffered at the hands of Ziyang and Mu Shou made him even more cautious!

He will no longer easily allow himself to fall into a situation out of control.

"The Aries Star Palace usually takes one to three months to open, and the inheritance process can also be considered one to three months. In other words, the Lingxiao Palace will not cause any trouble because of my disappearance within half a year."

Looking back at the situation in the south Gu Jinlai...

The Three Thousand Great Swamps were defeated and subdued.

For the next few years, they dared not bare their teeth at the area south of the Milky Way.

Among the remaining forces of the Saints, Li Mufeng was stationed in Hanzhou, and the Great Qian Dynasty maintained a good relationship with them.

Sanqing Hall...

There's nothing to do with it.

The only threat is the True Immortal Palace.

However, when he went to the Aries Star Palace to take on the challenge, the Imperial Tutor Tai Yuanzheng and Xuan Tianzun were working together to deal with the True Immortal Palace, so they were probably in trouble themselves.

Without a sage, Celestial Person- level power...

With the Celestial Person being Hongye, the Dao artifact Emperor Sword, and eight Xuan Bird fighter jets, Lingxiao Palace is not afraid of any side.

"No major problems are likely to arise within the next year or two, but things might change after that. Therefore, I must return to Tiannan within two years at the latest, and the prerequisite for returning to Tiannan is..."

Heavenly Dragon Wood!

He must have the power to fight against the Heavenly Dragon Wood!

Otherwise, if he were to appear in Tianlong, he would surely be walking into a trap.

"A person with great Divine Ability..."

Gu Jinlai, people have been squinting.

Then, he thought of a path that the martial arts masters in the capital were pioneering.

Immortal.

"According to Zhou Yi and the others, the power I displayed when I killed the three-headed Demonic Beasts king was no less than that of a great Divine Ability. If I can use this power in a regular way, like the Divine Ability released by Celestial Person and saints, then I will definitely be able to fight against the Heavenly Dragon Wood."

The hope of making this method a regular practice rests on the martial arts immortals.

"Just like I told Zhao Yushu, we'll take it one step at a time, and I'm no exception."

Gu Jinlai, people have taken deep breaths to calm themselves down.

"Let's set a small goal first: to become a Martial Saint!"

Thinking of this, Gu Jinlai couldn't help but look forward to his trip to the Martial Saint Academy three days later.

I wonder what the difference is between the Martial Saint in the Holy Dynasty and the Chaotic Thunder Essence Body he created.

Ideally, the two sides could complement each other.

Even if it can't be fixed, it has to be fixed.

Gu Jinlai, we have perceived the pure light that permeates the spiritual world.

This is the source of his confidence in becoming a Martial Saint and even setting a goal to return to Lingxiao Palace within two years.