Eastern Ying Influence

Sitting opposite Xi Shenlian.

She watched him suddenly break into a meaningful smile.

Ouin Chiyoka was a bit confused about what he was smiling about.

But looking at Xi Shenlian's smile, she instinctively thought:

This guy really has good looks...

Then, she silently raised her coffee cup, which she had been stirring for a while, and took a small sip.

"The last of the three questions you asked at the beginning."

"What are the biggest powers in Eastern Ying?"

"Regarding this question."

"The country's biggest power is obviously the government, that is, the Eastern Ying Government."

"As a power that has ruled this country for over ten thousand years, although its actual owners have changed many times, the country's foundation and base have been passed down through generations."

"Therefore, it naturally possesses many unimaginable means."

"It is said that there are also some Super Ancient Civilization legacies beyond imagination..."

"And, the essence of the Eastern Ying Government is actually the common understanding of the top-tier Awakened in Eastern Ying."

"That is three High-level Awakened who have reached the [Completion Stage] of Strength."

"Therefore, it can be divided into three completely different major factions."

"Besides these, there are numerous small and medium-sized factions attached to the three major factions."

"Usually, although the various factions have contradictions among themselves, they have always been quite in sync on major matters..."

Hearing this.

Xi Shenlian understood the meaning behind her words.

In essence, the government of Eastern Ying could be seen as a large community of interests formed by various Awakened and the forces under them.

Since their main bases were all on the land of Eastern Ying, even though they occasionally had unavoidable conflicts amongst themselves, most of the time they would jointly maintain the overall interests of the country and social peace.

Thus.

Eastern Ying could be called a complete country, rather than a collection of fragmented independent states.

Through the structure of Eastern Ying.

Seeing the small from the big, and thinking of other countries...

Xi Shenlian immediately grasped the overall situation on Earth.

Although it appeared to have entered modernity, where freedom and democracy could be discussed, and ordinary people had a chance to reach high positions in the government.

But in the final analysis, it was all merely based on the tacit consent of the various High-level Awakened...

They, who held the ultimate power on the entire planet, were the actual masters of the entire human civilization hierarchy.

Similarly, thinking of Eastern Ying's respectable national strength on the global stage...

Based on the fundamental idea that the size of each person's cake is determined solely by their Strength.

Xi Shenlian immediately asked:

"Then, the overall Strength of Eastern Ying's Awakened should be quite good globally, right?"

Ouin Chiyoka replied with slight pride:

"It ranks between 20th and 30th among approximately 522 countries globally, and about 4th in the Asian region. In fact, it's not much different from its overall national strength ranking globally."

Her statement clearly validated Xi Shenlian's guess.

Everyone indeed divided the size of the cake based on Strength.

Even in modern society.

People still chose to let their fists do the talking...

Then.

Ouin Chiyoka continued:

"Besides the Eastern Ying government, which can be considered a collective of multiple major powers, there are about a dozen other influential or powerful forces in Eastern Ying. Their managers are usually [Self Stage] Awakened or particularly strong [Mature Stage] Awakened. Although they appear quite scattered in their daily lives and handle different matters, from managing major families in the underworld to large conglomerates specializing in international business... when something truly happens, they still have to obey the orders of the government or the people behind the government. They are..."

"The remaining ones are small and medium-sized organizations that can't achieve much, and various inexplicable cults..."

After she finished explaining.

Xi Shenlian put down his coffee cup and asked with some curiosity:

"So, judging from the proud tone you used when mentioning your own family, the Ouin Family, your family must be one of the very famous types among these forces?"

Without the slightest hesitation.

Ouin Chiyoka directly admitted:

"Naturally!"

"Honestly, I'm curious, have you really not studied much?"

"Why wouldn't you even know about the Ouin Family?"

As she brought this up.

Ouin Chiyoka couldn't help but lift her head, puffing out her chest with a proud expression.

However.

Due to the height difference, even as she strained to look up, she was still gazing up at Xi Shenlian.

It had to be said.

This situation was rather tragic...

Damn it!

I'm going to chop down everyone taller than me from now on...

She felt utterly indignant deep down.

But to maintain her composure, she forced herself to endure it...

In response to her question.

Xi Shenlian frankly replied:

"I really didn't study for many years. I only went up to National Middle School, and because I had some issues with my brain back then, I didn't do well."

The so-called National Middle School in this world actually refers to junior high school.

For an adult, a junior high school diploma is obviously not much.

It usually only qualifies one for entry-level jobs.

Facing his honest answer.

"..."

Although she didn't reply.

Ouin Chiyoka's face was still filled with disbelief.

She didn't believe that Xi Shenlian's attire and demeanor belonged to someone who dropped out of school.

However, she still said:

"My family, the Ouin Family, is one of the three major behind-the-scenes families of the Eastern Ying Government."

"We have a history of over seven thousand years."

"Although in modern times, to promote the idea that ordinary people can also rise to power, we haven't really arranged for family members to hold positions like Prime Minister. However, among various high-ranking officials, Ouin Family members still have a very high probability of appearing."

"You can learn this just by looking at history books..."

Finally.

She looked at Xi Shenlian and stated the main point she wanted to convey: "So, if you are indeed a newly emerged Awakened, then perhaps I can introduce you to some of the family's high-ranking members..."

For any unaffiliated Awakened.

No force would refuse.

Moreover, as a member of one of the major local powers.

Ouin Chiyoka was fully confident that she could take her time to verify Xi Shenlian's origins.

There was no need to worry about him being some kind of spy who appeared out of nowhere.

And if she succeeded in recruiting him, she would naturally gain some merit...

No matter how she thought about it, it was a win-win situation!!

This was one of the main reasons she had seemed so cooperative in front of Xi Shenlian earlier.

Just as Xi Shenlian wanted to understand certain things through her.

She also wanted to understand some things through Xi Shenlian's words and actions.

As a member of a prominent family.

Focusing on benefits was undoubtedly one of their instincts!

What Ouin Chiyoka didn't know was that, in this brief moment, Xi Shenlian was only focused on one thing, a trivial matter.

Oh?

A little rich girl???