Tang Miao: I Want a City! (Bonus Update!)

Tang Miao shrugged, then said, "In the end, what's all this talk about glory? If I fight tooth and nail, it seems like I won't get anything substantial. If the finals go down to the semifinals and the opposing country sends me a few beautiful foreign women, I might just throw the game."

Upon hearing this, everyone present was speechless.

Of course, he wasn't without supporters, like Mo Fan!

He, too, came from humble beginnings!

We relied entirely on ourselves for resources and equipment, without receiving any subsidies whatsoever.

Those who have reached this point, possessing Soul Thunder, Spirit Fire, and advanced levels in Lightning Element, Fire Element, and Shadow Element, are extremely rare.

If another country offered him something valuable, he really wouldn't feel comfortable refusing.

"Well, you're quite honest. But since you think you can hold back, does that mean you believe you can guarantee victory?"

"Isn't that just something you can do casually?" Tang Miao replied with a smile, not caring who said it.

"Since that's the case, as long as you achieve a complete victory, whatever kind of beautiful woman you like, or which noble family's daughter you prefer, I'll act as a go-between for you. In Huaxia, many people will still give me face; at least if others aren't satisfied, they won't kick you out." A middle-aged man walked over, his voice steady and reliable.

"Grand Speaker!"

"..."

Upon seeing the person speaking approach, Feng Li and Song He respectfully stepped forward. Even Han Ji and the others did the same.

Other scions of prominent families also displayed the utmost politeness.

Tang Miao stopped being so nonchalant; after all, the person in front of him was, after all, a top figure in Huaxia.

One can be arrogant, but one must not be ungrateful.

Of course, he wouldn't act like a sycophant. After all, he's not a politician, and there's no need for him to care about such things.

Shao Zheng responded to the crowd with a military salute; judging from his appearance, he was also from the military.

At this moment, Feng Li looked at Tang Miao very seriously. "Don't speak recklessly in front of the Grand Speaker. Serving the country is the highest honor. Even if you have nothing, you are still a student of Huaxia!"

"Oh, I was just saying."

Tang Miao shrugged, then said with a confident yet seemingly joking tone, "The person I like is destined to be mine. No one can touch them or stop them, unless they want to become history!"

Feng Li's lips twitched slightly...

The others present were also taken aback. Jiang Shaoxu, Mu Ningxue, Mu Nujiao... were all somewhat embarrassed, but they also felt that these words were indeed arrogant.

On the contrary... neither Shao Zheng nor Han Ji doubted the truth of this statement.

After all, the demon who appeared in the Ancient Capital was already at the level of a top-tier monarch. Now, Tang Miao has further increased his strength, and he has also mastered Demonization. If he were to transform and fight again, no one knows how powerful he would be...

Since Tang Miao was in charge of the Demonization, Han Ji naturally wouldn't hide anything from his superior.

"Cough cough..."

Knowing this, Han Ji felt a sense of helplessness, thinking to himself, "Can't this kid be a little more low-key?"

Just as he was about to speak, Shao Zheng suddenly smiled and said, "This is, after all, a society governed by law. Sometimes, one wrong step can lead to an abyss. Think twice before you act. If there's anything you can't resolve, you can come to me."

Tang Miao is very powerful, especially considering his young age.

With proper nurturing, they will undoubtedly become a great asset to the Huaxia in the future.

Shao Zheng didn't want to see him fall into depravity...

Then, the Grand Speaker continued, "I'm here to offer some encouragement. Of course... besides encouragement, there are some things I also need to say. Regardless of which side you represent, I hope you understand that our country has a complex terrain, and the number and strength of Demon Beast and evil spirits rank among the top five in the world. With resources that rank less than Top Twenty globally, we are able to withstand Demon Beast that are among the top five in number and strength worldwide. This is not because our mages are so strong, but because we have a large population and have paid a higher price in lives. I am very sorry that Huaxia has become the country with the highest rate of mage casualties."

Then, he looked earnestly at the National Team: "You've already done remarkably well to get this far, but I still have higher expectations for you. I hope you achieve higher rankings and bring us more resources. When you feel like giving up, please consider those struggling on the edge of the Demon Beast realm, and ask yourselves honestly if you've truly reached your limit, if you can go even further... Just one more ranking, one more resource, and we can save tens of thousands of warriors from sacrifice. Please!"

By the end, his words almost carried a hint of pleading.

After listening to Shao Zheng's explanation, Tang Miao suddenly thought of something and asked, "Grand Speaker, if I lead my team to first place, could the country give me a city?"

"You want...?" Shao Zheng was slightly taken aback. He hadn't expected Tang Miao to have such a big appetite!

Let alone him, even the others never expected Tang Miao to have such a huge appetite...

Before Shao Zheng could even react, Tang Miao continued, "I want my own territory. Of course, it won't be a stable place. The first stop we're training in, Fei Niao City, is enough for me."

"I have enough confidence that if I take over that place, it will become an important city in Huaxia in the future!"

Fei Niao City's security level isn't very high, especially since it lacks any Safe Barrier. The Sea Monster alone are enough to give the government a headache, but for Tang Miao, it's nothing.

Moreover, although it may not seem remarkable now, it is sure to flourish in the future!

Since we're going to establish our own family, the first thing we need to do is secure our territory!

Feng Li originally wanted to reprimand Tang Miao, but after hearing that it was Fei Niao City and seeing that Shao Zheng didn't seem to want to stop him, he kept quiet.

"You want to establish a prestigious family?" Shao Zheng was quite shocked by Tang Miao's ambition. But the city itself wasn't that significant.

"That's right!"

Tang Miao made no attempt to hide anything and readily agreed.

"Your ambitions are considerable, but putting aside the city for now, are you really that confident you can make it to the end against several powerful rivals?" Shao Zheng didn't refuse, but instead asked another question.

"No, at least there's no substantial reward, so I'm not very motivated," Tang Miao said with a smile.

"Good lad, you really know how to find opportunities to take advantage!" He really had a headache dealing with people like Tang Miao...

But then again, giving Tang Miao a safe place, a place that's almost been abandoned, isn't necessarily a bad idea!

But turning the pursuit of national glory into a transaction is somewhat inappropriate if word gets out. Immediately, Shao Zheng's expression turned serious. "Your mentor has already told you that this is about bringing glory to the country! As for that land, if you have enough funds to operate the city, you can apply for it later. Right now, what you need to do is focus on completing the competition. If you really do win first place, I will personally give you a separate gift!"