" Na Nali couldn't hold on until two or three in the morning. Leng Yulai, being stubborn, actually managed to stay up until three or four."
What about me?
"Hmm, you're really good. You're so energetic; you actually lasted until after 5 a. m. before you fainted."
Ye Lingling was satisfied and snuggled closer to him. But then she remembered something and looked up at him glaringly.
"So you're blaming me for all that energy you had in the middle of the night?"
Qing Linyun smiled noncommittally.
What's so strange about that?
Those two usually focus on mental strength and Soul Skill, one is a black-gloved fellow and the other is a stubborn fool. Their cultivation is all about mental strength and soul skills, so their physical bodies are no match for his body infused with the Golden Dragon King Bloodline.
He didn't respond to that.
Ye Lingling wasn't really trying to settle the score; she was just using her habit of being affectionate with him when she woke up in the morning.
She picked up a letter from the coffee table beside her, her expression slowly turning serious.
"Boss, it's important."
Qing Linyun sat up straight. He knew it.
Ye Lingling handed over the letter.
" The Yue Family has sent a message from the Southern Legion."
Qing Linyun raised an eyebrow.
He took the letter, but didn't open it right away; he first weighed it in his hand.
The Yue Family, the Angel Clan, and the actual controller of the Southern Legion.
Everyone knows what the Federation is like now. The eight legions have long been divided up by various forces, each acting independently and completely disregarding the Federation Council.
Among them, the Southern Legion is considered weak, and the Federation has relatively strong control over it.
Now, are you also having second thoughts?
Qing Linyun didn't rush to conclusions.
The Heaven-Supporting Pillar's Soul Spirit business spans the entire continent, and they have dealings with everyone. Even the Spirit Pagoda, which competes with them for business, treats them with politeness on the surface.
We're all part of a reputable organization, and we need to maintain the relationships we have on the surface.
Yue Family was originally their long-term partner.
In fact, the Southern Legion's reliance on the Heaven-Supporting Pillar was even deeper than that of other legions.
Other legions all have powerful backers.
The financial and military supplies would be partially subsidized by the powerful forces behind them.
The Southern Legion, on the other hand, is entirely supported by the meager federal funding.
The Federation itself is a paper government, dirt poor, and the Southern Legion's finances are in deficit year after year. The Yue Family is not good at business, which makes it difficult for the legion to retain people, and its strength ranks last among the eight major legions.
Why are they clinging to the Heaven-Supporting Pillar?
It's all because the Soul Spirit of the Heaven-Supporting Pillar are sold cheaply, and their quality is no less than that of the Spirit Pagoda.
Furthermore, the Heaven-Supporting Pillar is not only renowned for its Soul Spirit, but also for its low-end Battle Armor, metalwork, and medical equipment.
The Southern Legion, with its limited funds, naturally opted to purchase the cheapest goods possible. Over time, this led to a closer relationship between them.
Even if they're weak, they're still one of the Federation's eight major legions.
The actual controller is Le Zheng'en, the commander of the Southern Legion and the Yue Zhengen of the Yue Family. He is a Level 99 Four-Word Battle Armor Master and Demigod Limit Douluo. He is also Yue Zhengyu's grandfather in the original novel.
This old fox suddenly extended an olive branch, Qing Linyun couldn't help but be wary.
He opened the letter.
The letter was beautifully written. The paper was good, the ink was good, and the handwriting was beautiful.
First, they praised him for his youth and talent, calling him a young hero, saying that the Heaven-Supporting Pillar were flourishing under his leadership and that he was a rising star in the world of Soul Spirit on the continent.
Then they said that the two sides have enjoyed pleasant cooperation and close relations over the years, supporting each other.
Finally, they got to the main point, inviting Qing Linyun to the Angel Legion for a chat, a tour, and to discuss how to further deepen their cooperation.
After reading it, Qing Linyun cursed inwardly.
Old fox.
The letter made no mention of what had happened to the Angel Legion, nor did it explain why they suddenly wanted to deepen their cooperation.
Was it a defeat? Was there a traitor within the ranks? Or was there pressure from the Federation? Not a single word was revealed. It was all polite talk, making it crystal clear that "we'll talk about it when they arrive."
The initiative is firmly in their hands.
Ye Lingling watched his expression from the side, feeling a little worried.
"Boss."
"Should we go? Could it be a trap?"
Qing Linyun tossed the letter onto the coffee table and waved his hand.
"Go."
Why not go?
He leaned back and crossed his legs.
" The Angel Legion is a reputable and righteous sect of the Federation, are we afraid of them?"
Ye Lingling wanted to persuade her further. She opened her mouth.
Qing Linyun raised his hand to stop her from speaking further.
He has his own set of rules.
The Heaven-Supporting Pillar is strong now, with ample financial resources, advanced technology, and manpower. But he has no sword in his hand.
On this continent, if we're talking about the strongest violent organizations, it's not the Holy Spirit Cult, the Spirit Pagoda, Shrek Academy, the Heaven-Supporting Pillar, or the War God Temple. These are all righteous organizations, forces, not armies.
Therefore, everyone wants to get their hands on the legion.
The Spirit Pagoda controls the Western Legion and the Northwestern Legion, effectively holding half of the western country in its hands. The Yu family, Yu Guanzhi, controls the Central Legion, which is the closest military force to the Federal Parliament.
Chen Xinjie, that cunning old bastard, is even more ruthless. He single-handedly controls the three major legions of the Sea God, East Sea, and North Sea, and has control over the entire coastline.
Shrek Academy and Tang Sect may appear to be refraining from intervening, but in reality, they have long held a large portion of the number one Blood God Legion in their hands. Shrek Academy and Tang Sect are essentially one family, so it's only natural that they would jointly control a legion.
After counting them all, the eight legions had long since been divided up.
When it was Qing Linyun's turn, his hands were empty.
Qing Linyun was truly tempted by Yue Zhengen's offer.
Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun.
Qing Linyun didn't want to spend his whole life just selling Soul Spirit. If he could control an army, it wouldn't be impossible for the Federation to change hands one day.
What's the point of just waiting for others to give you money? Wouldn't it be better to print your own?
Cooperation is certainly open to discussion.
But what he wanted was absolute loyalty.
For this, it's okay to be a little unscrupulous.
He subconsciously glanced inward. Inside his chest, the Devil Card was flashing a scarlet light, one note at a time.
The light flickered, in sync with his heartbeat, as if echoing his earlier thought.
Qing Linyun's lips curled slightly.
He'd kept this thing untouched. Seeing it today, he realized it was time to use it.
He regained his composure and made a decision.
"Go."
He looked at Ye Lingling.
"Whether Yue Zhengen is setting up a trap or it's genuine cooperation, I'll go and see."
Ye Lingling couldn't refuse him, so she could only nod. But she still gave him a word of advice.
"Then you'd better be fully prepared."
"I know."
Qing Linyun nodded. He thought for a moment and then spoke.
"I'm taking Leng Yulai with me this time."
Ye Lingling was taken aback.
Why bring her along?
"She can fight."
Qing Linyun stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the crowds coming and going outside at the Heaven-Supporting Pillar.
" Na Nali needs to stay at the company and keep an eye on things. You need to keep an eye on things back-end for me. If anything really happens, Leng Yulai, with her personality, is willing to fight to the death."
He paused.
"Besides, bringing her along will let her see that I, her boss, am not just someone who messes with her in bed."
Ye Lingling couldn't help but roll her eyes at him, amused by his words.
"You're just being cheeky."
Qing Linyun laughed heartily.
He reached out and gently lifted Ye Lingling's chin.
"Alright."
Go and make the arrangements.
I'm going out tomorrow.