Cosmic Demon

Chapter 217 This low-level game is in the bag!
Will the first-order successors of the Ying family also participate in the Revival Society?
He recalled that the primary demand of the Revival Society.

That is to overthrow the Nine Clans of Dongxia!

Qin Shi's eyes flickered, his thoughts wandering.

"Old Ying, let's not talk about reconciliation."

I am merely a disciple of the Nanhuang Martial Arts Academy, not the one who truly holds power.

Furthermore, how could Ying Qi alone be enough to save my second senior brother's life?

Yinghuang corrected:
"Not only Ying Qi, but also seventy-seven direct descendants."

Qin Shi said very seriously:

"That's still not enough. Those from the Ying family who were involved in that incident should pay for Senior Brother Shen's life. That's only fair."

Moreover, Lao Ying, as you know, there's still a blood debt owed by the Nanhuang Martial Arts Academy in the central city.

Yinghuang said expressionlessly:
"Ying Lin is a direct descendant of the Ying family, and also the last surviving member of his lineage."

If he were to die in Hengzhou, it would be very embarrassing for the Ying family.

I can promise you, Qin, that Ying Lin will receive a fair trial under the Eastern Xia Constitution.

For example, he might go to court, plead guilty, and be imprisoned.

Let a direct descendant of the Ying family be publicly punished by law.

This is indeed very sincere.

From the beginning of the first millennium of the new Eastern Xia, the Nine Surnames came into being.

To countless citizens, they were shrouded in mystery and authority, like some kind of sacred and inviolable great incarnation.

Even though it has experienced several major upheavals and faced several major challenges, it has never been fundamentally damaged.

There is nothing wrong with the phrase "sharing weal and woe with the nation" that Yinghuang just mentioned.

"Master Zhang will not agree."

Qin Shi still shook his head.

It must be said that this first-order successor of the Ying family truly possesses extraordinary talent.

The conversation was so pleasant and comfortable that it was hard to feel any aversion.

"It's alright. I'll say it again: the Nanhuang Dojo will soon see my sincerity."

Yinghuang slightly raised his chin, his handsome face radiating confidence.

"Qin, compared to the master of the Southern Huang Dojo, I care more about your thoughts."

Qin Shi suppressed the subconscious urge to back away. He felt that the favor shown by this first-order heir of the Ying family was somewhat inexplicable.

He maintained his distance and said calmly:
"If Mr. Ying is truly sincere about reconciliation, he might as well go to the Tai'an metropolitan area and directly find Master Zhang."

Old Ying, you insist on keeping an eye on me and are afraid to even step into the Nanhuang Martial Arts Academy. Aren't you worried about being kicked out, or... beaten half to death?

Ying Huang's handsome face twitched slightly; this kid's senses were quite sharp.

"I've heard a little about Senior Zhang's temper. Until this grudge is settled, I'd better not offend him, so as not to cause him any trouble."

Qin Shi chuckled. Old Zhang looked at him, frail and old, but once provoked, he was like a thunderbolt, capable of destroying the heavens and the earth.

According to Sister Yu, back then at the Songgu River Manor, Old Zhang slaughtered so many people that corpses littered the ground. In the end, he piloted the Divine Machine and went to the Central City, almost razing the Education Department building to the ground.

He dared to say that if any member of the Ying family dared to set foot in the Nanhuang Martial Arts Academy, breaking their legs would be the least of their worries.

"I hope that next time we meet, we can sit down and have a drink."

Ying Huang didn't linger. He smiled slightly at Qin Shi and then left gracefully.

At the end of the corridor, Lao Li, hidden in the shadows, wiped the sweat from his brow and followed Ying Huang's footsteps:

"Young Master Huang, how did the talks go?"

Yinghuang put her hands behind her back and said lightly:

"Just as I guessed. He is not easily persuaded or swayed."

Old Li frowned:

"So you're unwilling to accept the Ying family's offer of reconciliation?"

Yinghuang shrugged, seemingly unconcerned, and instead asked:
"Old Li, you seem a bit on edge? What's wrong?"

The old butler who always accompanied him said in a deep voice:

"The Nanhuang Martial Arts Academy is indeed full of experts. When you were talking with Qin Shi, Young Master Huang, I sensed a very terrifying mental fluctuation."

Yinghuang raised an eyebrow and asked:

"Yu Weiwei, the psionic witch from the Southwest Alliance?"

Old Li nodded and said:
“That’s right. Based on my judgment, she’s probably at the Meditation stage, and her spell level is very high. If she drags me into her mental space, I might not be able to get out.”

Yinghuang seemed to have seen Yu Weiwei before, and after sketching her image in her mind, she said:

"She is also a beauty. However, her spiritual beauty is too dangerous, and she is always on the verge of collapse."

This kind of broken beauty is rare and worth appreciating.

He arrived at the end of the corridor, where large portraits hung on the wall, in order of the past governors of Hengzhou Xinxing.

Stand quietly and observe those "historical figures" who personally participated in the torrent of the times, embarking on great expeditions and pioneering endeavors.

“A true man should act this way.”

During the six millennia of the new Eastern Xia, Qin Shuai briefly awoke from the Tianjing coffin.

This supreme meritorious official, who shone like a star over the East, opened his eyes and then, eighteen minutes later, issued his orders.

The rumbling sound, like a cosmic thunderstorm, resounded throughout the heart of the imperial capital.

Whether it was the council or the 800-member assembly, they all followed Commander Qin's instructions at the first moment.

The will of this supreme leader was conveyed to the thirty-two rising stars of administration.

The first thing to do is to permanently strip the members of the Nine Clans of their ability to serve as planetary governors.

Secondly, a large number of nobles within the warring factions were eliminated.

And the phenomenon of deep cooperation between war groups and conglomerates will be prevented.

This makes it difficult for the descendants of the nine clans to become the upper echelons of the new Eastern Xia in the future.

They could only seek seats in the Great Council, or turn to the Great Expedition and the Great Exploration to strive for a broader prospect and future.

"That was the great ship of New East Xia, sailing towards the sea of ​​stars, encountering a storm for the second time, and facing the danger of capsizing."

Yinghuang looked up at the large portraits of the planetary governors.

Old Li remained silent; the so-called first downfall naturally referred to the defection of the deputy commander.

This left the position of the vacant monarch vacant, and the relationship between the new Eastern Xia and the four pillars grew increasingly distant, which in turn brought the Netherworld closer and closer.

"The nine powerful clans of Dongxia, who could command the wind and rain and control the sky with their own hands, arrived at the capital city on the same day. With trepidation, they met the most powerful and invincible supreme meritorious official in the galaxy for six thousand years."

I learned from my father that Qin Shuai's brief visit lasted only half a minute, during which he spoke only three sentences.

Power gained through reform should not create a new aristocracy.

The fruits of six thousand years of development in the Eastern Xia Dynasty belong to the people.

This is both a warning and a notification.

Ying Huang's tone grew increasingly excited, and a hint of fervor appeared on his handsome face.

This gave Lao Li, who was standing nearby, a real headache. Who would have thought that the first successor of the Ying family would be a typical "revivalist"?

"From this day forward, the position of Planetary Governor no longer belongs to the Nine Clans. The Warband has also severed ties with the Consortium and must abide by the third-party oversight agreement."

Most importantly, the Nine Clans were put in a cage and made part of the Great Council, whose primary task was to supervise the Nine Clans.

"Old Li, compared to inheriting the Ying family business, becoming the patriarch, and striving to emulate such a towering figure, wouldn't that make life more exciting and thrilling?"

Yinghuang sighed deeply. His lifelong goal was to ascend to the position of planetary governor and have the Qin general, who was sleeping in the Heavenly Crystal Coffin, award him a medal.

But realizing this vision is more difficult than standing out from the many first-order heirs.

"Therefore, Young Master Huang admires Qin Shi so much that he even went so far as to persuade the clan elders to come to Hengzhou in person."

Is it because...I see some kind of possibility in him?

Old Li bent over and asked.

"That's right. The revivalists are too weak to contend with the conservatives who have accumulated power over nine millennia."

Yinghuang nodded and said:
"The revivalists are not lacking in leaders; we have a perfect candidate. But we lack a 'warrior' who can demonstrate strength to the outside world, just like Qin Shuai and Yang Shuai of the Revival Society back then."

Yang Shuai is in charge of the overall situation, and Qin Shuai is clearing away all obstacles. I believe Qin Shi will be a very good 'warrior'.

And, most importantly… Old Li, the most wonderful thing is this!

Yinghuang smiled broadly, as if she were flipping through a captivating storybook, eagerly anticipating its climax.

Old Li looked up, wondering what Young Master Huang was expecting.

Even though Qin Shi's talent was exceptional, there were still many extraordinary individuals in Dongxia who defied common sense and surpassed all understanding.

Why is Qin Shi particularly valued?

Because of He Lanchan's legacy?

Or is it a secret about the vice-commander?
"The most interesting thing is that Qin Shi is very much related to our perfect leader of the revival faction."

Yinghuang seemed to be thinking of a certain scene.

"Think about it, Lao Li, Qin Shuai and his brother have made the entire galaxy know how terrifying the Qin family is."

If, in the coming new generation, the Qin family still stands at the pinnacle of power in Eastern Xia.

Isn't this interesting?

Someone surnamed Qin?
Old Li's face was creased with wrinkles; during the Qin Dynasty, his surname was Qin.

Who else?
Is he the perfect leader of the revivalists?
A name suddenly flashed through Lao Li's mind.

"Young Master Huang!"

His eyes were filled with astonishment.

"How could someone like me possibly muster the courage to rebel against my family?"

Yinghuang gave a self-deprecating smile:
"I am just a docile sheep. Without a lion to lead me, how could I defy a tiger, even in its old age?"

"Being opportunistic is a skill I've had since childhood, so my willingness to join the revivalist faction is, of course, because I believe they have a greater chance of winning."

It was as if lightning had pierced through the fog in Lao Li's mind, and he finally understood why the revivalists had risen so rapidly and why they had attracted so many loyal followers.

Moreover, this quietly spreading trend of thought did not originate from the bottom up, but rather from the top down.

"The Crown Prince! The perfect leader of the Restoration Movement is actually that Crown Prince?!"

Old Li was almost speechless with shock.

Born to stand at the highest point in Dongxia, those young people could be called "aristocratic nobles" in ancient times.

They're actually planning an internal reform against the nine Dongxia clans?

Yinghuang sighed:
“Those people with the surname Qin are all ruthless. Old Li, I hope you can stand on my side instead of continuing to represent my father’s will.”

A chill ran down Lao Li's spine as the night wind blew, causing his striking fiery red hair to sway gently.

Yinghuang's hand landed on the old steward's shoulder:
"Hengzhou has one good point: it's far away from both the capital and Haizhou."

Old Li felt a chill run down his spine when he learned that the young leader of the Restoration Faction, who had always remained hidden behind the scenes, was actually the legendary Crown Prince.

He instantly realized that this was not just a simple rise of ideas, but was inevitably accompanied by a much larger storm.

If we follow Young Master Huang's logic, this could be the third major attack by the new Dongxia!

"Young Master Huang, my loyalty to you is unwavering."

Lao Li quickly expressed his opinion.

"Loyalty and betrayal are two sides of the same coin; every time you toss it, the odds of winning are equal."

Therefore, loyalty is the least valuable asset to me. I probably still have three spies around me; find them, eliminate them, and we can still go back to how things were before.

Yinghuang took a step and slowly walked into the shadows.

Beads of sweat appeared on Lao Li's forehead. He hesitated for a few seconds, then revealed a resolute expression.

They continued to follow Yinghuang, disappearing together around the corner of the corridor.

He believed that the Crown Prince was indeed behind the revivalists.

Then, the Nine Clans will surely suffer an unprecedented defeat!

The story of General Qin from six thousand years ago may repeat itself!

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"The heir of the Ying family's first tier is indeed extraordinary; even his bodyguards are so capable."

Yu Weiwei stepped out of the corner and came to Qin Shi's side. Her gentle and quiet face rarely showed a solemn expression.

"Old Ying's ranking is quite high, so he's probably highly regarded by his family."

Qin Shi laughed, saying that these days, Senior Sister Yu really did stay by his side every step of the way except when he was sleeping or taking a bath, which made him feel very safe and secure.

"He seems alright, but unfortunately, reconciliation is doomed to fail. Ying Lin owes the Nanhuang Martial Arts Academy a blood debt that can never be wiped clean."

Yu Wei smiled slightly; this was the true successor of the Nanhuang Martial Arts Academy.

Even if the Ying family shows sincerity and makes promises, so what?

What is owed must eventually be repaid!

"Let's go back, the banquet is probably over soon."

Yu Weiwei took Qin Shi's arm, turned to the side and looked up at her junior brother, who was half a head taller than her:
"The commotion tonight should end here."

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On the city's main transportation line, a vehicle with a maintenance badge drove in and then released a blocking force field, reporting the information that "an abnormal state has occurred here and maintenance is required" to the enormous consciousness of the Taijun.

Several people in work clothes got off the hovercar and walked normally on the transportation route, which resembled a vacuum tube.

They were busy everywhere, setting up roadblocks and installing emergency lights.

Chatting while doing things:
"The price for this order is very high, and the client seems to be very powerful. They not only let us 'illegal immigrants' sneak into the city center, but also provided us with fake identities."

"The target is a high school student who hasn't yet reached the professional level. But don't underestimate them; they won first place in this year's top 100 competition, which puts them in the ranks of geniuses."

"What genius? Do you think I'd wait for him to grow up before having a fair competition with him? Even if He Lanchan were seventeen or eighteen, he'd still be crushed by me in one blow!"

The group of people in work clothes were talking peacefully. Their accents didn't sound like they were from Hengzhou; instead, they sounded a bit like those from Yingzhou Autonomous Region.

The man in the lead was dark-skinned, short, and as thin as a monkey.

The second one is more normal, with a buzz cut and square face, quite approachable.

The third person had a very fierce appearance, with triangular eyes and a hooked nose.

They were "outsiders" stranded in Hengzhou Xinxing, from Yingzhou Autonomous Region. They originally did some shady business, robbing the spaceships of traveling merchants or smuggling contraband, but were forcibly kept here because of the blockade.

Furthermore, due to their identity as Yingzhou people, they were difficult to be accepted and settle down, so they could only live like rats in the gutter, active in the corners of peripheral cities.

"coming."

The man, as thin as a monkey, said.

"Quick victory."

The man with the buzz cut began to give instructions.

"Someone's coming down. Doesn't look like a threat. We've gotten a lucky mission!"

The man with the hooked nose chuckled sinisterly.

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"Senior sister, it seems the turmoil of tonight is not over yet."

"Let me handle this. It's a low-elo game; there's no need for you to do anything."

Qin Shi took off his student cap, gently pushed open the cabin door of the aircraft, stepped out, and plummeted downwards.

He walked steadily along the wide inner wall of the First Transportation Line as if on flat ground.

"This kind of trash dares to openly intercept me in the central city?"

Qin Shi was puzzled. Although he had only met Ying Huang once, he subconsciously felt that she would not do such a stupid thing.

But not important.

He wanted to try out the enhancements that the "Life Magnetic Field" could bring him!
"open!"

With a slight movement, Qin Shi activated the life magnetic field and the cultivation furnace together, and in an instant, the power surged to a hundred horsepower!

(End of this chapter)