"I'm afraid I won't be able to hold a big position, Speaker." Lu Ling was really frightened and refused again and again.
To put it bluntly, the benefits that can be obtained from World Academy Competition are very small. The real benefits are basically from the major aristocratic families. Lu Ling, a person from a commoner background, has no aristocratic family to rely on, so naturally he will not have the benefits of the aristocratic family. It is simply a waste of time!
Even if Divine Seal Praise is qualified only as a champion, Lu Ling might be able to give himself a blessing after some time.
Don't talk about national honor and win glory for the country. If Shao Zheng takes the cake, Lu Ling will definitely leave.
National Team Captain? Not even a dog...
"Just mention whatever benefits you want! Just don't go too far." Shao Zheng said.
At this time, he looked like an old fox, and seemed to have figured out what Lu Ling was thinking.
"Dang!"
"Speaker... this..."
Pang Lai is a bit confused. Others are asking to be a member of National Team. Now why does Shao Zheng still promise benefits to Lu Ling!?
"It's okay." Shao Zheng waved his hand to Pang Lai to stop.
"What do you want? Have you thought about it?"
"There's no rush for this."
"Speaker, the National Team contestants in previous years were all second-generation players with backgrounds. Perhaps they were from aristocratic families, or they were Magic Association, or they were Military Department. Are you not afraid of any repercussions by just stuffing me in?" Lu Ling's voice was very soft, but everyone could hear the teasing tone in it.
This is an unspoken rule that no one has ever explained. Members of National Team are not just those who have the ability to become one.
Looking at the original timeline, among the members of National Team, only Ai Jiangtu is the real strong one, and the others are no different from vases to say the least.
Britain National Team is an absolutely powerful country. Almost every player can compete with Ai Jiangtu. Is there really no one in China? Lu Ling doesn't believe it.
You can definitely find the same luxurious configuration in China, but here it's not just about strength, but also about relationships and background.
"..."
This kid... is really a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers. Why win glory for the country? After all, it is for the greater benefit, but no one will tell the truth.
Pang Lai is silent, but he admires and appreciates people like Lu Ling from the bottom of his heart. He also did not rely on aristocratic families back then, but relied on his strength to get there.
"Of course there are powerful ordinary people running for election, and how could I just stuff you in?" Shao Zheng coughed lightly, not expecting Lu Ling to say so directly.
He was surprised. Unexpectedly, Lu Ling seemed to be more mature, far-sighted, and knowledgeable than he expected. He was a very realistic and selfish person.
Fortunately, he just used "benefits" to recruit the other party, otherwise Lu Ling might not be this National Team Captain at all.
"Although you said you are a third-series Advanced Level, we also need to see your strength with our own eyes. As for how to show it, we will talk about it later. Now you might as well talk about what kind of benefits you want?"
"Then I'm not welcome." Lu Ling's voice deepened.
No, does this kid want the lion to open his mouth? Shao Zheng and Pang Lai are excited.
"I want... the absolute development rights of Fanxue City."
"..."
The air is very quiet.
"Pang Lai, where is Fanxue City." After a long silence, Shao Zheng turned around and asked Pang Lai.
"Uh... I can't remember it for a moment." Pang Lai was also confused.
Finally, these two old guys found a map and found out what Fanxue City mentioned by Lu Ling was. It was a corner waiting for development. It was close to the coast and was a natural port. Unfortunately, it never developed.
"Are you planning to establish your own territory?" Shao Zheng asked.
"Otherwise."
"Yes!" Shao Zheng readily agreed, since it would be beneficial to both parties anyway. "Do you need financial help?"
"Can we still get financial help?" Lu Ling raised an eyebrow.
"... a little bit will do."
"You just need to give me the right to go through customs all the way without any inspection. It looks like you can't get much money out of it." Lu Ling shook his head and said helplessly.
"What do you mean you can't get much money!?" Shao Zheng immediately became popular. Wouldn't it be easy for the entire national treasury to support a Fanxue City?
"... Stop pretending to be Speaker, even if you have money, you can't give it to me for personal use."
"..." Shao Zheng's expression was ugly, but he knew that Lu Ling was right. A little financial support could only come from his own pocket.
Pang Lai was really impressed by Lu Ling, who was too thorough!
"Don't worry, Speaker. If you give me the power, I will figure out how to handle the money myself. As long as you stand by my side, I will always stand by your side! At that time, I will let everyone know that I am on your side!"
This is... a platform!? So shameless!
Pang Lai's mouth twitched. Lu Ling does seem to have no background, but now... he wants to turn the speaker into his own background!
"Okay! I will appoint you as the Fanxue City councilor in a few days. You will have the highest decision-making power for the development of Fanxue City." Shao Zheng decisively agreed. A Innate Dual Element mage with unlimited possibilities is definitely a good card!
"Speaker, if the appointed member does not have Super Level's strength, I'm afraid..." Pang Lai persuaded.
"Don't worry."
A slight spiritual ripple spread out, and Pang Lai and Shao Zheng immediately felt the extremely powerful and terrifying mental power of Lu Ling.
So strong! It even affects people at their level!
"Hahahaha, I really saw you right." Shao Zheng was overjoyed.
I have found a treasure this time! How can a person who has awakened double the number of magic systems be mentally weak?
"I now understand why you can practice so quickly despite taking into account so many legal systems."
Once your spiritual level is high, there will be no bottlenecks at all. As long as you have enough resources, it is only a matter of time before you can break through Super Level.
"Lu Ling, are you interested in becoming an honorary member of our Imperial Palace?" Old Pang Lai said suddenly, with an old fox smile on his face, and it seemed like he was up to no good.
"Hey, what do you mean poaching people in front of me?"
"It's not a conflict. What's wrong with being an honorary member!?"
"..."
Half a day later.
"Two stingy guys are indeed very realistic."
Lu Ling is holding a diamond-shaped crystal in his hand, which is dotted with starlight, integrating into a bright Star River. It is the purest energy, enough to break the shackles of Advanced Level.
Star River Vein is intended to be given to Mu Ningxue.
He bought this by himself! Lu Ling just asked Shao Zheng for it, but the latter refused to give it to him! He regretted it a little. Did he fall in line too quickly just now?
Pang Lai, what an honor it is to be an honorary member. In fact, it is just an identity badge.
"Fanxue City..."
In fact, many years ago, Lu Ling wanted to take Fanxue City into his pocket, but it was a pity that he was focused on cultivating and making money, and had no energy and no one to help him run it.
Now that I have the status of a council member, I also have two people Liu Xian Liu Ru who I can absolutely trust.
Fanxue City's plan should also be put on the agenda.