Above Destiny

Chapter 847 Relying on yourself is worse than relying on others
It's almost like a joke, just like how the Federation and the Empire love to talk about freedom and democracy, but suddenly the desolate wilderness on the endless sea starts talking about law!
It's like finally discovering that such a thing exists in this world.

Of course, the reason given to the outside world cannot be simply to say that they will not give it to them. After all, Huangji's reputation is also at stake. If you don't give it to them today, does that mean you can't give it to them tomorrow?

It's just that Huangji is a large and wealthy family, so it's normal for them to suddenly run out of cash, especially since the sovereignty is disputed!
Regardless of where the controversy comes from, just say whether it exists or not!
Do you expect me to give it to you just because you want it?

Moreover, they didn't say they wouldn't give it, but rather that they would give it gradually, slowly, and in a planned manner...

Abbreviation not provided.

Anyway, their true colors are right here. If they're ugly enough to offend you, then I'm really sorry.

But this is how things are in our desolate village.

"This isn't the first time Huangji has broken its promises; there's no need to make a fuss. It happens all the time."

Chen Xingzhou, the head of Huangji, has a wealth of experience in this regard: "Laws and procedures are just excuses; the survival of the fittest is the true nature of Huangji."

Even the rules of the Wilderness Gathering itself can only be maintained through the iron fist of its leaders; otherwise, what would be the point of the An family and the Yuan family?

In response to Ji Jue's question, he said directly on the phone: "This matter is actually not troublesome, but the problem is that it is difficult to get the result you want peacefully, as you wish."

If Ji Jue doesn't make any concessions, a peaceful resolution is impossible.

Just kidding, none of us are saints. Who wouldn't want to earn money that falls from the sky? Once it's already in your pocket, who would want to take it out again?

You said it's yours, but did you write your name on it?
Writing it won't work!
"The simplest way is to ignore everything and just fight a match."

Chen Xingzhou shared his tips on dealing with his peers: "It's not nice to say this, but many Bai Lu are actually despicable. It's useless to talk to them nicely, but if you beat them to a pulp, they'll learn their lesson."

There aren't so many rules and regulations here. In this desolate place, whoever has the strongest fist has the most say.

If you can't beat them, kneel down; if you can't kneel down, die. Stop talking nonsense!
However, this method has a small drawback.

It will get out of control.

Ji Jue can decide when to start, but he can't necessarily decide when to stop.

At this critical juncture, if someone adds fuel to the fire, the situation could very well spiral out of control and escalate into a full-scale war.

Ji Jue shook his head: "The seven cities have just stabilized and are not yet ready to fight on all sides."

Just kidding, if a full-scale war really breaks out, are you going to abandon your business?
Besides, even if they win, what will be left of the Seven Cities?
But not fighting is not an option.

Not fighting back is truly courting death, a slow suicide. If you can't teach them a lesson, they'll gradually become more and more arrogant, like a frog being slowly boiled in water. With this gradual, incremental erosion, sooner or later Ji Jue will find himself surrounded by enemies.

Therefore, fighting is necessary, but it must be done within controllable limits.

"Yes, that's the most troublesome part of this matter; there's no proper solution."

Chen Xingzhou empathized with Ji Jue's predicament: "It would be best to resolve this discreetly, but you need to find someone with sufficient prestige and influence in the Endless Sea to speak on your behalf and provide guarantees."

So, who is this person?
Throughout the entire western part of the Endless Sea, who else has the strength and status to command respect from others?

The answer is also one of Ji Jue's old acquaintances, Ling Shuo's adoptive father, the agent of Huangji Gray Harbor, and the leader Ling Liu who has just completed his fourth consecutive term!

As a veteran who has been entrenched in the Grey Harbor for fifty or sixty years, he has experienced countless ups and downs throughout his life, but he has always been the one who wins in the end and has the last laugh. He is truly a seasoned veteran of the Grey Harbor.

Only he has the face and the ability to do so.

However, this method is also not appropriate, because Ling Liu will definitely seize the opportunity to take a big bite!
Bite as big as you can, bite as hard as you can.

"That guy is the most troublesome."

Chen Xingzhou said, "He is the most typical Thousand Islands Wasteland. He only cares about money and not people. He'll do anything for you and leave if you don't. Once you're involved, you can't get rid of him. If you owe him a favor, he'll probably take advantage of you for a long time."

I don't think you would choose that.

This is true.

Instead of even considering finding Ling Liu, we might as well just fight a war!

So it's very troublesome.

This won't work, that won't work, there are just too few options.

For Huangji's desired win-win cooperation, Ji Jue was bound to have to give up some of his own rights, and even if he were given more returns, he still wouldn't feel it was worth it.

Just kidding. You were doing just fine, and suddenly you're forced to sell your blood. No matter how much money they give you, it won't be much more, but they're making me risk my life for it.

Do you think I need your measly trifles?

If Ji Jue closes his eyes and goes along with the corrupt practices, and makes another mistake in Qicheng, then what face does he have to say that he has accomplished anything?
Even if we didn't lose, we still lost!
"What if you were to step in?" Ji Jue asked.

"impossible."

Chen Xingzhou sighed and resolutely refused: "I can't help you. If I step in at this critical juncture, Ling Liu will only think I'm overstepping my bounds. Then it won't just be those three companies targeting you; Gray Harbor will also take the lead."

Regardless of the situation, I cannot reach out for now, but…

There was a momentary pause in his words on the phone.

It ended abruptly.

They didn't say anything.

But Ji Jue suddenly realized what was going on and chuckled.

"I understand, thank you for the reminder."

"It's not really a problem, it's just one problem solving another. Whether it succeeds or not depends on you," Chen Xingzhou said. "I'll be waiting for your good news."

He paused for a moment, then said, "In the future, well, maybe not too far off, if you succeed, I might need your help."

"I will."

Ji Jue firmly assured him, "Don't worry." The call ended there.

Ji Jue fell into thought once again.

From a partner's perspective, Ji Jue and Chen Xingzhou have complete trust in each other.

Although he didn't really trust Chen Xingzhou as much as a true sworn brother, just as Chen Xingzhou didn't trust Ji Jue as much, there was a cat-loving, pink-haired hunk named Chen Yubo between them.

Even if he's good for nothing except raising cats, and his biggest worry after waking up in his 800-square-meter bedroom every day is that he's made a lot of money, he is still a crucial link.

It embodies the little humanity Chen Xingzhou possesses and the rather meager friendship Ji Jue has for him.

With this relationship in place, coupled with the overall situation of Haizhou advancing and retreating together, they are reliable enough as allies.

Everyone exercised restraint and maintained a polite and harmonious distance, building a bond of trust within this sphere as much as possible.

If there's any trouble, I'll help if I can.

For example, Chen Xingzhou's genuine advice at this moment, even if it wasn't said in the end, had already found the best solution for him.

After hanging up the phone, Ji Jue picked it up again, brought Ling Shuo and Jin Mao to his office, and explained the current situation.

"What do you think?" Ji Jue sighed softly and asked solemnly.

"Let's get to these bastards!" the blond-haired man roared furiously, without hesitation. "Mr. Ji, just give the order, and I'll take some men and slit his throat right now! I'll fucking..."

In contrast, Ling Shuo seemed hesitant to speak.

After hesitating for a long time, and waiting for Ji Jue to look over, he swallowed hard and said in a low voice, "Please calm down."

Ji Jue raised an eyebrow: "You think I can't handle this?"

Immediately, Ling Shuo shook his head frantically, as if he had been electrocuted.

He racked his brains for a long time, then stammered, "No, I just think... if, if... we talk to someone first, maybe it would be... safer."

"Hey, what are you thinking?"

The golden retriever glanced at him sideways: "You always talked about loyalty and honor, but what happened after all this? Here's what we'll do, if you..."

Ji Jue waved his hand, interrupting him.

"Why do you have to find someone else, Ling Shuo?"

Ji Jue sighed and suddenly said, "In the end, we still have to rely on ourselves to live, right?"

"Mr. Ji is right!"

Golden Hair nodded decisively, making one wonder if he had even heard what Ji Jue was saying.

In any case, whatever Mr. Ji says is always right!
"Yes Yes."

Ling Shuo instinctively nodded in agreement, raised his hand to wipe his sweat, and hesitated several times as if he wanted to speak but dared not.

Until he looked up again and saw those eyes looking at him.

Dark pupils, serene and deep, reflected their own image.

It's as if they're waiting for something?
For a fleeting moment, Ling Shuo felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and he trembled uncontrollably. His expression twitched, and he almost forgot to breathe!
"Yes, you..."

Ling Shuo lowered his head deeply, his voice trembling uncontrollably: "You're right!"

And so, the brief meeting quickly came to an end.

Anyway, it's just a matter of exchanging information. Even if they really want to fight, who knows how long it will take? Let them be prepared.

Using the excuse that it was late and he needed to rest, he told Jinmao to go back and behave, then dusted off his sleeves and went back to sleep.

I slept until nine o'clock the next day, a rare instance of me sleeping in.

He got up lazily, brushed his teeth and rinsed his mouth, ate something casually, then yawned and pushed open the door.

Finally, I saw the figure kneeling on the steps outside the door, the one who had been kneeling all night.

The dew had evaporated, and the sun was growing increasingly harsh. Under the blazing sun, Ling Shuo knelt upright, meticulously waiting.

Upon hearing the sound of the door opening, they would raise their hands and kowtow prostrate themselves on the ground.

Devout worship.

"When did you arrive?" Ji Jue sat on the steps in front of him.

Ling Shuo lowered his head and replied, "Last night, at eleven o'clock."

So Ji Jue nodded and sighed softly:

"That must have been really tough."

"It's not hard."

Ling Shuo kowtowed again: "I'm just afraid of bothering you."

"Yes, it is indeed troublesome, but we can't just leave it unattended."

Ji Jue looked up at the distance, at Luo Island below the mountain, and suddenly asked, "Do you really want to be the leader that badly?"

"miss you!"

Ling Shuo trembled, and with all his might, he shouted uncontrollably:

I dream about it!

(End of this chapter)