Conflict and Arrangements

That's what they say.

After listening to Zhao Qingdai's words.

Li Zhong, who had been expressionless, finally spoke, "But the Coordination Bureau can't let this opportunity pass. The Architect finding a solution doesn't conflict with sending more guilds to the front lines for rotation. Director Li Bao has been pushing for new regulations targeting large guilds and top players, and this frontline situation is a rare opportunity for him."

Zhao Qingdai tossed her wine-red wavy curls. "I know, Director Li Bao is an amazing person. Two years ago, he led the frontline soldiers back to teach us a lesson. A year ago, he had the Coordination Bureau's Strategy Group raid the Ironblood Alliance guild's home. Their guild leader is still locked up."

He kept drawing lines for our guilds, and we kept retreating, retreating and retreating, until now we have to come to the Coordination Bureau to hold meetings."

Jiang Qiu frowned slightly. "I remember that the Ironblood Alliance wanted to control the offline dungeon entrance. They not only drove away the people from the Coordination Bureau, but also deliberately killed ordinary people at the entrance. If you really want to be sarcastic, can you find another example? Can you stop using the Ironblood Alliance to annoy people?"

That beast deserves to die!

Zhao Qingdai paused upon hearing this, then looked at Jiang Qiu: "Speaking of which, Chairman Jiang is quite loyal."

That's why I said you can't even be sarcastic!

Jiang Qiu said directly, "What are you trying to say? That I'm the Coordination Bureau's dog? Or that I'm very obedient? Aren't you just trying to say that the Coordination Bureau is pushing too hard? But what examples did you give? Just say what you mean! If you can't give examples, then don't!"

Zhao Qingdai reached out and gently covered her red lips, her eyes sparkling with a languid charm. "Oh dear, President Jiang, don't be so angry."

Then, she slowly wiped the smile from her face, sat up straight, and her previous languor vanished instantly. She activated her innate skill, creating a domain that enveloped the entire conference room. "Alright, then I'll get straight to the point, Chairman Jiang. Of course, I know the Ironblood Alliance is a bunch of scum, but what I want to say is that Director Li Bao's knife, when it comes to cutting meat, never cares whether the piece of meat is good or bad."

"You and I both know that those new regulations targeting large guilds and top players are ultimately just a way to slowly boil the frog, to dismantle us large guilds, and to better integrate and allocate the resources of High Sequence players in the country."

"The situation on the front lines is a rare opportunity, further weakening the opportunities for guilds like ours. I have no objection to sending people to the front lines, but I don't want my guild to be dismantled, and I don't want the new rules to be implemented. Is that clear?"

"Let's set aside the question of whether the Coordination Bureau's goal is to dismantle the guilds. So, what do you want to do now?"

"Recruit people."

Zhao Qingdai leaned back in her chair. "We big guilds are now powerless. Even if we unite, Director Li Bao probably won't care. But what if we add that Architect who can change the course of the battle? What if that Architect is also on our side?"

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Jiang Qiu stared at Zhao Qingdai for a long time before saying, "You're really crazy! Do you believe that if you go to see Lu Xiu in the morning, Jian Li will receive orders in the afternoon to lead the Strategy Group into your guild? After completing the Resident Evil, Sekiro, and Titanfall, that was already the hope of the Coordination Bureau and the hope of the country."

That's like you're directly slapping Li Bao in the face! Do you really think he's easy to talk to? Or do you think the Ironblood Alliance was weak back then?

"Even disregarding all that, you're going to harass Lu Xiu now? Are you really that selfish? Don't you understand that in a life-or-death situation, no egg remains unbroken when the nest is overturned? If the front lines collapse, do you think you'll still be sitting here peacefully smoking your cigarettes?"

Now that we finally have a player-built instance to relieve the pressure on the front lines, you're dragging people into the mire. Can you please stop being so selfish?!

Zhao Qingdai was about to speak when she heard this.

"Why can't I!"

Not far away, Wei Zhe, a man as large as a small mountain, suddenly slammed his hand on the table and spoke in a gruff voice, his fleshy face full of indignation. "That new rule targeting the big guilds and top players! Isn't it aimed at us?! Now that there are problems on the front lines! If there's a solution, why should we be weakened instead!"

"President Wei, I advise you to be careful with your words."

Jiang Qiu frowned and gave him a cold look. "This is the Coordination Bureau building. We've only been invited to a meeting, not to rebel."

"So what?!"

Wei Zhe seemed to have been struck on a sore spot; the bloodshot eyes became even more alarming with agitation. He roared like an enraged bear, "I'll speak up! This is unfair! I refuse to accept it! What new rule! Isn't it just to force all High Sequence players to obey orders?! Why?! Just because they held off the monsters on the front lines? So what? Did we force them to do that?"

My guild! I built it from scratch myself! Nobody can dismantle it! I've already been very generous by sending people to help! Do you really think things are still the same as before?!

Isn't Lu Xiu quite powerful? Doesn't the reward from the constructed dungeon meet the requirements of the Coordination Bureau? Then let the Coordination Bureau go find that Lu Xiu!

Stop targeting my guild! Otherwise, nobody will survive!

Many people had mixed expressions upon hearing this.

Although Wei Zhe's words were too extreme.

But in a way, it also speaks to the feelings of many people.

"If you're really that dissatisfied..."

Jiang Qiu looked at Wei Zhe: "Then go outside and yell, preferably in front of Li Bao's office."

Wei Zhe's roar abruptly stopped.

His fleshy face flushed crimson, his thick fingers gripped the edge of the table until his knuckles turned white, his chest heaved violently, and he stared intently at Jiang Qiu.

"If you don't have the guts, don't yell and shout here."

Jiang Qiu completely ignored him, looked at the others, and continued, "You all cleared the Titanfall Instance, obtained the Jump Kit, and many of you have even used them. You should all know how important the Architect who can make these things are to this country—deep down, you all know that."

"I'm also dissatisfied with the harshness of the new rules. If I could beat Jian Li, or those freaks in the Strategy Group the Coordination Bureau, I would immediately storm into Li Bao's office and yell at him. But that's all. I won't try to drag Lu Xiu into the guild fight, because doing so would be playing with the lives of everyone in the safe zone!"

"I didn't say I wanted to bring her in to fight against the Coordination Bureau."

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Zhao Qingdai smiled and said, "I just want her to know that the Coordination Bureau is not the only option. She should have more information and more perspectives, and then make her own judgment, instead of being kept in a cage by the Coordination Bureau like a caged bird."

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Do you think she's like a canary?

Jiang Qiu suddenly laughed, "You saw the screenshot of her verifying the dungeon's completion yesterday, and you thought that person looked like someone who could be imprisoned?"

Zhao Qingdai recalled what was shown on the system projection yesterday and remained silent for a while, "This is not the same thing. No matter how powerful the dungeon she constructs or how well she clears it, she is still just a greenhorn in the face of power and political maneuvering. After all, I heard she is just a young girl in her early twenties."

I just wanted to provide her with some off-field support, to let her see the whole world, and to let her know that she has other options.

"You're too arrogant. I hate Lu Xiu more than anyone here. I dream of exterminating that Wolf Played by the Constructor, but I don't dare say it. Just look at the dungeon she built."

"Let me give you one last piece of advice. It's true that everyone here has signed a contract, and we can't betray the guild's interests. But that only applies to us high-ranking members. The guild members haven't signed one, and before they became guild members, they were people living in the safe zone."

Jiang Qiu, too lazy to argue, stood up and swept his gaze across everyone present. "Don't think that just because they've joined a guild, they'll forget where they really live. Be careful, or your beloved guild might disintegrate from within."

"I won't be attending the next meeting. The Longsword Guild will cover one-tenth of the frontline rotation slots. That's all."

That's all.

She turned and walked away without looking back, her high heels clicking on the floor.

The atmosphere paused slightly.

"Oh dear, the most pleasing person has left."

At this time.

Xiao Chi rubbed his messy blond hair and sighed deeply, "Damn it, last night I experienced what it means to have unreserved trust and pure camaraderie in the dungeon, and now I have to sit here scheming against you old foxes. It's so boring."

The Whistling Arrow Guild will also take on one-tenth of the spots. I'm not getting involved in any other nonsense. Arguing with you bunch of grown men is less worthwhile than going out and seeing Jiang Qiu in her black stockings and high heels."

That's all.

He stood up and eagerly chased after her, seemingly genuinely wanting to catch up with Jiang Qiu.

Then, one by one, more people left.

However, many people did not leave.

Zhao Qingdai played with her wine-red, wavy hair, looking in the direction of the exit, the direction Jiang Qiu had just left. Although she still had a smile on her face, the light in her eyes had turned completely cold.

Jiang Qiu ----

Jiang Qiu!

However, she quickly concealed the gloom in her eyes, turned her head, and looked at the expressionless Li Zhong and the mountain-like Wei Zhe with a smile, asking, "So what do you two think?"

At the same time.

The Strategy Group, Yan Fushou's office.

"So, aside from the trailer, there's no actual update content?"

Yan Fushou touched his forehead, looking at Li Shengkai was dressed in a simple dark suit, with a calm and composed face and a few noticeable strands of white hair at his temples. "And were only the Architect the ones who received the message?"

"Right."

Li Shengkai nodded slightly. "We've verified it. Almost all Architect above level 3 have received the notification, but it's all the same vague explanation. Lu Xiu should have received it too, right?"

"Yes, Jian Li just contacted me. I did receive it, but she didn't mention any more details either."

"Even Lu Xiu's message didn't provide any specific details? Then we can only wait until the official update."

Li Shengkai had a headache. "Why specifically remind the Architect instead of the players? What exactly is being updated? This is really worrying."

"Yes."

Yan Fushou helplessly, "But there's nothing we can do right now. We can only trust Lu Xiu and believe that no matter what updates are made, her dungeons will be able to help. By the way, what did your informant say? What actions have the Builder Group taken?"

"According to our sources, the Spirit Pivot Construction Group was severely weakened by the last blow. Although their leader has been quite irritable lately, he hasn't made any major moves for the time being."

"As long as they don't do anything big, I don't expect them to do anything special when they update. Just don't cause trouble."

Yan Fushou sighed, then looked down at the ground. "Then all that's left are the big guilds. Although they have the Jump Kit, the director will probably still require them to send more top players to the front lines. Add to that the pressure of the new regulations—it was fine before the Jump Kit appeared, but now that they're being asked to send more people, I'm sure many of them will have other ideas."

"Then it's up to them."

Li Shengkai calmly said, "The new regulations will definitely be implemented, and they will definitely have to send people. That won't change. It depends on what they choose to do. However, it's fine if they do other things, but I'm most worried about them targeting Lu Xiu. We need to keep an eye on them."

"I know."

Yan Fushou nodded. "The director also mentioned it to me. Actually, there have always been guards over there, but we can't monitor Lu Xiu's private life. I'm considering whether to arrange for a female member of the Strategy Group to live with her to protect her. Although she doesn't seem to need it much, it's good to have someone to contact her in time. However, when I mentioned it, Lu Xiu seemed to be very resistant."

Li Shengkai asked curiously, "Who do you want to arrange? Jian Li?"

"Hmm... Shen Nian is also an option."

Who is Shen Nian?

"A young girl who recently joined the Strategy Group."

Yan Fushou explained, "He's very impressive. He can go toe-to-toe with Wei Yidong. He died more than 60 times before clearing the Sekiro. He also figured out how the items in Sekiro countered various enemies and the weaknesses of many enemies. He worked with Jian Li and the other members of the Strategy Group to figure out the content."

The Sekiro raid guide is finally complete! While it still requires some basic skills, it's much easier than Sword Saint force. Even a Sword One Mind like Isshin can quickly clear the first phase by constantly using consumables. With a little practice, the second phase can also be cleared quickly!

Li Shengkai was somewhat surprised. "A genius—where did you find him? How come I've never heard of him before?"

"She volunteered to join the Coordination Bureau. She said she was just an unknown player before, and I had someone check. She was indeed an unknown player before."

"An unknown figure? Then it seems Lu Xiu's copy has indeed changed quite a few things."

"Yes."

Yan Fushou sighed, then continued, "However, we still need to consider Lu Xiu's opinion regarding the guard arrangements. Let me talk to her again—now we can arrange for the frontline troops to clear the game. Sekiro and Titanfall together! Next! The strength of the frontline soldiers! Will experience a qualitative leap!"