Making Your Way in the World Takes Power and Connections

At the Liangmin County Council, Ma Jiuxing's sudden remark attracted everyone's attention.

They all looked at him, their faces showing confusion.

Good news?

"That's definitely good news."

Seeing everyone's attention focused on him, Ma Jiuxing smiled slightly and said, "This gentleman next to me is my good friend Cao Fengqi. He wants to trade some level 4 and level 5 metals to upgrade his shelter, and he's offering level 4 Mystic Devouring Beast in exchange."

"Eight catties of meat can increase constitution by 4 points and also enhance defense. Currently, level 5 metal can be exchanged at a ratio of 4:1, and level 4 metal at a ratio of 1:11."

"This price is simply Brother Cao's way of making friends with you all. Brothers and sisters who are interested are welcome to make a deal."

He called out, then covered his mouth with his hand and whispered to Cao Fengqi, "Level 5 metals are quite scarce and can be traded at high prices. Many families in Liangmin County still have a fair amount of level 4 metals."

"Thank you so much, Uncle Ma. I will definitely thank you properly afterward."

Cao Fengqi nodded and thanked him.

"It's nothing, it's nothing."

Ma Jiuxing smiled, then looked at everyone and said loudly, "Brother Cao's family has a limited supply of Mystic Devouring Beast. We'll focus on trading level 5 metals for now. Anyone interested can come and place a reservation with me. Just pay a small deposit, and we'll proceed with the transaction after the council of extraordinary individuals concludes."

"8 catties of level 4 quality meat can increase your constitution by 4 points?"

"That's a really good price."

"I had ten kilograms of grade five metal, and I've traded it all."

As soon as Ma Jiuxing finished speaking, many people around him lit up.

Many of them have been exploring the Lost Land for ten years. Even a blind cat can stumble upon a dead mouse, let alone the top figures in Liangmin County.

Many people possess level 5 metal.

As for level 4 metals, there are even more.

Some long-established elite families' sanctuaries are already at level 4.

In their view, exchanging level 4 metal materials for food that could increase physical strength was worthwhile, even if it meant dismantling some shelter materials.

Seeing this situation, Cao Fengqi felt somewhat excited.

He hadn't expected the deal to be so easy and so quick.

"Dear seniors, let's register one by one."

Cao Fengqi looked at them and spoke very politely.

"Tsk tsk, Brother Cao, it seems you've hunted quite a few Mystic Devouring Beast. Impressive!"

"Just lucky."

"This isn't just good luck. Even if I were to fight the Mystic Devouring Beast one-on-one, I might not be able to kill it. I have 5 jin of level 5 metal here; I'll trade it all."

Many people gathered around and treated Cao Fengqi with great politeness.

"Brother, this Cao Family brat is actually trading level 4 and 5 metals on such a large scale. He has at least one or two thousand catties of Mystic Devouring Beast meat. These resources are quite valuable to our family."

Not far away, a dozen or so young and middle-aged people gathered together. One of the young men, who was wearing a full suit of golden armor, looked in Cao Fengqi's direction with a burning glint in his eyes.

He turned to a burly man beside him, who had a large knife at his waist, and whispered.

"Second brother, what do you mean?"

The burly young man had no hair, and even his eyebrows had Emberfire the embers from years of helping his father forge weapons.

He raised an eyebrow and looked at his second younger brother.

"Chaos has arrived. The order in Liangmin County is on the verge of collapse. Even the Zhang Family has been wiped out by the evil beast. Five extraordinary beings joined forces to besiege the Ashen Aberrant Armored Warrior, but one of them was injured."

Wang Shaokun, clad in golden armor, spoke in a deep, increasingly cold voice. "In the future, even extraordinary individuals may not be safe. Our Wang Family must make more preparations. Brother, this brat crippled Uncle Long's arm and leg, completely disregarding our Wang Family. He must pay the price."

"If he compensates Uncle Long for his losses, the matter will be settled; if he disagrees, it's not up to him."

As he spoke, a glint of greed flashed in his eyes.

When Wang Long's arms and legs were severed, his distant aunt came to their Wang Family, wanting their father to stand up for them.

To avenge Wang Long.

But his father refused at the time.

The incident involving Wang Long and Cao Fengqi caused quite a stir, and thousands of people from Liangmin County witnessed it all. Even though his father was Transcendent Sequence, he couldn't bring himself to bully others for the sake of a distant relative.

If they were to do that, the Wang Family's reputation would be completely ruined.

To put it bluntly, Wang Long isn't worth it.

But now-----

Upon hearing his younger brother's words, Wang Shaoyang's gaze fell on Cao Fengqi, and he pondered for a moment.

Their father became Transcendent Sequence being five years ago, but only as a secondary type.

Although they are capable of forging level 4 or even level 5 weapons, their own combat strength is far inferior to that of other Transcendent Sequence.

The world is becoming increasingly terrifying, and there are quite a few members of the Wang Family in the area.

With more people, more resources are needed.

"Walk!"

Without saying much, Wang Shaoyang strode straight toward Cao Fengqi.

Wang Shaokun, standing to one side, slightly curled the corners of his mouth and gestured to the Wang Family members.

"Cao Fengqi, is it? We, the Wang Family, haven't even had a chance to confront you about what happened five days ago."

Wang Shaoyang slowly walked towards Cao Fengqi, looking down at him and saying, "Wang Long is our uncle, and he's treated us well. Shouldn't you give us an explanation for losing an arm and a leg?"

"Um?"

"What?"

Those who were trading with Cao Fengqi were slightly taken aback when they heard Wang Shaoyang's words.

They all turned to look.

Cao Fengqi looked at them, his expression changing slightly.

He frowned as he looked at the Wang Family members.

Based on what his father said, and based on his understanding, the Spirit Forger Wang probably wouldn't stand up for Wang Long.

Furthermore, if they really wanted to stand up for him, they would have done so on the same day; there was no need to wait until today.

So...

A possibility flashed through his mind.

"My feud with Wang Long is known throughout Liangmin County, and thousands of people have witnessed it. He wants to cut off my and my father's arms. Am I not allowed to resist?"

Cao Fengqi looked at him and responded coldly.

"This... Brothers Wang Family, I was there on the spot..."

Ma Jiuxing opened his mouth as if to speak, but the next moment, some members of the Wang Family stared at him warningly.

He shrank back, shut his mouth, and dared not say anything more.

"As the captain of the law enforcement team in Liangmin County, I'd like to say something fair."

At this moment, the young man in standard armor slowly spoke. His gaze fell on Cao Fengqi, and he smiled slightly, "Cao Fengqi, cutting off someone's hands and feet is no different from murder. Your actions are extremely heinous. You need to compensate Wang Long for this and seek his forgiveness."

After he finished speaking, he gave the Wang Family brothers a slightly ingratiating look.

"In this world, you need power and connections."

The other powerful figures from the surrounding families watched this scene, and one of them whispered something.

Although they knew Cao Fengqi was forced to retaliate, that was the reality.

The Wang Family is powerful, and Zhang Zhentian, the law enforcement captain of Liangmin County, would always try to curry favor with and show them bias.

They were also aware of the Wang Family's intentions.

Resource!

"Hehe!"

Cao Fengqi looked at Zhang Zhentian, his eyes revealing murderous intent, and with a cold laugh, he drew his Mystic Cold Saber.

This is the kind of person he hates the most!

"Is this the fair thing to say from the head of law enforcement?"

Just as he was about to make his move, a clear, cold voice rang out.

Cao Fengqi raised an eyebrow, twirled the long sword in his hand, and turned to look.

Those around were slightly startled upon hearing the voice.

"County Magistrate Zhou, Deputy County Magistrate Xiao, Deputy County Magistrate Liu, and all you extraordinary beings!!"

They immediately looked at the group of people coming out of the shelter and called out.

"Zhang Zhentian, say your fair word again."

A dozen or so figures approached from ahead.

Xiao Youya, dressed in a gold and blue outfit, exuded an air of authority that seemed incongruous with her appearance as she swept over the crowd.

His gaze finally settled on the captain of the enforcement team, and he continued to question him in a cold tone.

An inexplicable pressure caused cold sweat to instantly appear on Zhang Zhentian's forehead.

He was somewhat bewildered and flustered.

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