In the hall, Odotu stood upright, with a respectful look on his face. In front of him, there was a middle-aged man sitting on the main chair, saying with a smile on his face.
"The clan leader has oversold me. Eduotu just completed his duties. This is what he should do." Eduotu responded cautiously.
This person's name is Gio. He has short golden hair, a strong build, and a standard warrior build. Although his face is full of smiles, he still can't hide the majesty that naturally exudes from his bones. This is only possible for people who have been in high positions for a long time.
The temperament you possess.
"Sit." Gio smiled.
He seems to be only in his forties, but in fact he is already eighty-six years old. It is only because he has a six-star martial arts level and his lifespan is much longer than that of ordinary people, so he looks like an ordinary man.
The lifespan of a six-star strong man is at least three hundred years old, and he still has a long way to go.
"Thank you, patriarch." Odotu thanked him and sat down next to Gio.
When Edotu sat down, Gio immediately spoke: "This time, the family sent a total of twelve caravans, led by four senior deacons and eight deputy deacons, to purchase magic cores and parts of magic beasts in major towns and cities in the empire.
, for a period of one year. However, one year later, only four teams have achieved their goals, and the remaining eight teams have fallen far short of the minimum standards. Such results are by no means what could have been imagined a year ago."
Eduotu said nothing and just listened silently.
"The family always only looks at the results when doing things, not the process! Of course I understand that in today's environment, this task is difficult and extremely unreasonable, but isn't there a four-way team that can successfully complete the task?
?The family rules are clear, there are rewards and punishments, so that the family can live a long life. Although I am sad, I still have to deal with these eight deacons." Gio said calmly.
Of course Edotu understood what this punishment was: two senior deacons and six deputy deacons were all punished by being demoted one level and kept behind closed doors for three months as punishment.
Thinking of this, Eduotu couldn't help but break into a cold sweat.
If he hadn't met Yi Yun by chance that day, he would have been one of these people, and he was still thinking about his past behind closed doors. How could he be so lucky to be summoned by the family patriarch alone and sit next to him like this?
"Eduotu, do you know why the leader of this clan asked you to speak?" Gio suddenly asked.
"This... Eduotu can't think of it."
"Don't be too formal." Gio smiled and said, "There are two reasons. One is because among the four deacons who completed the task, your performance is the most eye-catching. The results are so fruitful that even I can see
Finally, I was also shocked."
"Thank you, patriarch, for the compliment!"
Gio then said: "The second reason is that before I returned to Tianfeng City, I had received the message on the way. I already knew the effectiveness of these twelve deacons and deputy deacons, and I had no idea about the next rewards.
I have already made up my mind about the punishment. But when I came back, the results submitted by the other eleven deacons were almost as I expected, with the exception of you..."
"Can you tell me the reason?" Gio asked with a smile.
Edotu finally understood the reason why the clan leader met with him today.
He did not hide anything and said: "It was because Edotu got help from a new friend a few days before the clan leader came back, so he was able to make up the original lack of money."
"Oh?" Gio was a little surprised after hearing this. He suppressed the joy in his heart and asked: "This friend of yours is not simple. Among the magic cores you handed over, there are two sixth-level magic cores.
Then, he should be at least a strong Seven-Star Martial Lord!"
Gio himself is a six-star martial arts maniac, a strong person above the seven-star realm. There is no one in his family, so he immediately wants to make friends.
"No! He is just a four-star disciple." Edotu said truthfully.
"How is that possible?" Gio suddenly stood up.
"It's indeed true! How dare Edotu lie in front of the clan leader?" Edotu said quickly.
"Tell me, what's going on?" Gio said patiently.
Sixth-level magic cores are not something you can buy if you want, let alone in this situation of frequent wars and shortage of supplies? A person who is only a four-star disciple can possess two six-level magic cores, and several
Ten magic cores of level five or below are an incredible thing in itself.
Eduotu immediately said: "This new friend of mine, when he handed me these magic cores and parts of magic beasts, he said that he did not get these by himself. Moreover, the purpose of his coming here is to enter the world.
Feng Academy is also preparing for the entrance examination in a few days. My niece Nicole is also a student of Tianfeng Academy. She has confirmed this. He is only a four-star disciple. There is no doubt about it.
"
"If that's the case, how could he obtain the sixth-order magic core?" Gio thought for a moment and asked again.
"I also asked the same question, but he hoped that I would not delve into it." Edotu replied.
After Gio listened, he stopped talking and lowered his head in deep thought.
After a while, Gio looked up at Edotu and said in a deep voice: "Can you arrange for me to meet him immediately?"
"This... is very difficult!" Edotu looked embarrassed and lowered his head and said: "He once specifically asked me not to reveal anything about him to anyone. It is obvious that he is very concerned about this matter.
, even if the clan leader wants to see him, I don’t think he will agree."
Jiou Yi Zheng fell silent again. After a long time, he spoke again with a slight smile on his face: "Edotu, the leader of this clan has given you a new task now."
"Clan leader, please speak."
"I just try my best to recruit your new friend. Regardless of whether he can enter Tianfeng Academy in the end, treat him well and meet his needs." Gio said.
Edotu was a little surprised by what the patriarch said, but he still responded: "Don't worry, patriarch, Edotu has been doing this for a long time."
Gio shook his head and said: "You don't really understand... It's not about recruiting ordinary four-star disciples, but trying your best to recruit them!"
"This... Eduotu understands what to do, but..." Eduotu hesitated to speak. He really couldn't understand the clan leader's order.
"Don't you understand?" Gio smiled and said: "If I guessed correctly, your friend should be a direct descendant of a certain big family, and he is very loved by the family. Otherwise, there would never be so many people.
The magic core is for him to squander and use as a favor for you."
"He must be a dandy, and through him we can make good friends with the family behind him."
A dandy is not worthy of Geo's attention, but if it is a big family, it will be worth investing in. What's more, this family also has a strong person in the seven-star field or above.
"...Eduotu knows what to do, please ask the clan leader to help."
Edotu obviously didn't agree with Ji Ou's dandy words. Although the feeling Yi Yun gave him was extremely mysterious, like a bottomless pool that he couldn't see through, it had nothing to do with the word dandy.
, but I couldn’t defend myself against Gio, so I still agreed.
"Edotu, remember, this kind of darling of a big family must usually be pampered and accustomed to being flattered by others. It's okay to recruit them, but don't do it in an explicit way. You have to be skillful." Gio warned.
"Eduo Tu is working on something, clan leader, please rest assured!"
"Okay! You have worked hard in the family for more than ten years before you got the position of senior deacon. The leader of the clan is very clear about your ability to do things. How can you not handle a mere playboy? I have confidence in you!" Gio laughed, he
I believe Edotu will not disappoint him.
Wrestling with a dandy and gaining the friendship of a family is such a cost-effective thing, it's worth it!
The moon is like a silver plate, hanging high in the sky.
Yi Yun walked out of the Tiefang hut and looked up at the sky. The moonlight shone gently on him, reflecting a faint dark shadow on the ground. He was alone, but he had never been alone.
"What's wrong, kid? Are you worried about the college exam in two days?"
Monroe followed him out of the house, took a deep breath, and smiled.
Yi Yun smiled calmly when he heard this: "Boss, you know my current strength better than anyone else. The so-called assessment is just a formality. I never take it to heart."
From Mino's words, Yi Yun knew that in the Tianfeng Academy's entrance examination, as long as he could reach the four-star preliminary level and be under the age of twenty-five, he would be admitted.
The rules of Qiwu Academy are similar, except that there is an additional talent test, which is much more difficult. No wonder the admission rate of Qiwu Academy is the lowest in the entire empire.
However, this is not a problem for Yi Yun, and there is no need to worry.
"So, what are you thinking about? You look preoccupied?" Monroe asked curiously.
Yi Yun sighed and said, "I was just wondering, how is Hank doing now?"
When Monroe heard this, he immediately fell silent. After a long time, he spoke: "Do you really think Hank is still alive?"
After hearing this, Yi Yun nodded without hesitation and said: "Of course! I remember that the leader of the men in black said at that time that all children under the age of ten in Aida Town should not be killed, but should be carefully nurtured and kept as caretakers.
Talking about dogs...So, Hank must still be alive, but I don’t know how he is doing..."
"Hank is the only bloodline left by my uncle and aunt. No matter what, I must save him!"
After hearing this, Monroe was silent again. After a while, he sighed and said: "Oh, it's difficult! I remember that the men in black army at that time were all composed of three-star warriors and above, and the two leaders, one was six
The Star Martial Maniac, the other a Six-Star Magic Maniac, who can have such a powerful team must be an extremely huge force..."
"Even if you surpass those two leaders and reach the six-star or even seven-star realm in the future, you still won't be able to shake this huge force."
After all, a person's power is limited. Facing a large force or organization that may have thousands or even tens of thousands of people, even if it is intentional, it still cannot make a single ripple. This matter is actually obvious. Monroe can
You can see it clearly, and of course Yi Yun does too.
It's just that Monroe could see it from the perspective of a bystander, but Yi Yun was in the middle of the situation and had already lost control of himself. He knew he couldn't do anything, but he had to do it.
"If the six-star realm is not good, then what about the seven-star or eight-star powers?" Yi Yun gritted his teeth and spoke word by word.
Menluo was stunned for a moment when he heard this, glanced at Yi Yun, and then nodded and said: "In the end, your strength is still too weak! If you can really reach the nine-star realm, no matter which big family or power, look
I still have to be polite to you, and if I want revenge, it’s just a word."
"Strength speaks for itself..." Yi Yun muttered.
"That's right, just let your strength speak for itself!" Monroe nodded and came to a simple conclusion.
"The weak eat the strong, the weak die, the strong survive, the truth cannot be broken. The case of Aida Town is really unworthy of blame. The third-grade magic weapon appeared in the world, and the fate of the whole town was determined long ago. Just for a piece of spirit, for a handful of magic soldiers
, killing more than two thousand innocent lives is just unscrupulous." After Monroe finished speaking, he sighed.
Yi Yun listened quietly, looking up at the bright moon above without saying a word.
The sound of drinking and shouting could be heard in the distance, as well as the beautiful words of men and women chatting and breathing. The night in Tianfeng City became more and more beautiful as the night passed.
"If I could really live a life as carefree as them, drinking and having fun, I would definitely live a more fulfilling life." Yi Yun said with emotion.
"Wrong!" Monroe said lightly: "They are just lonely. Day after day, living without ups and downs, they gradually doubt the value of their existence, so they seek excitement through wild actions.
Remind yourself that you are still alive."
"It's a pity that no matter how crazy the dance is, it will eventually come to an end. When the lights go out and you wake up, there will be endless emptiness..."
"To live like this is to die!"
Yi Yun was silent after hearing this. After a long time, he turned around and walked back to the iron workshop.
"As long as I don't wake up from the dream, I am still alive. Yes, I am definitely still alive. This dream must continue!"