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Chapter 226: Good Fight, Reward

Before Zhu Tian reported to the [Minister], the [Minister] was actually in a very good mood today.

After meeting Fang Yi yesterday, having a conversation with him and learning about his "ambitions".

Even someone like the Minister, who has reached the pinnacle of power and seen countless people, cannot help but sigh.

“He is truly a unique talent with great ambition.”

Facing himself, as a fallen noble of the empire, despite being cut off from information, he was able to clearly analyze his own 'rules' and give an answer that satisfied him.

He even dared to say, "I will become the commander-in-chief of the Northern Expedition Army and will defeat Esdeath." It might be difficult to meet someone like him who reveals his ambition in front of him but can also know when to stop in hundreds of years.

Therefore, after "interviewing" Fang Yi, he already had a plan to deal with the internal forces of the empire who tried to divide his power and provoke him to reactivate [Esdeath].

So, in a fit of optimism this morning, he skinned alive a member of the [civil servant camp] who had dared to advise the emperor to listen to the people's voice and punish himself.

The upright consul rushed before the emperor, who was less than ten years old, and launched a barrage of attacks on the [ministerial camp].

Such "false" statements as "The rampant corruption in the empire and the poverty of the people are all caused by the [Minister]", "The [Minister's] son ​​[Sheila] rapes women everywhere".

Then, the [Minister] who had listened to the consul's speech in its entirety just smiled, raised his hand, and asked the emperor for instructions.

He then smoothed out this "sharp" voice in front of many forces, demonstrated his "muscles" once again, and shocked the weaklings in the empire, so that people would know that he had not lost power.

At the same time, it was also to facilitate his next move of promoting the "unrelated" Fang Yi to the position of commander-in-chief of the Northern Expedition Army and to remove some obstacles.

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A few days ago, the empire discussed the selection of the commander-in-chief of the Northern Expedition Army and whether to hold a martial arts competition to select talents.

These events were seen as a fierce clash of factions within the empire.

The [Emperor Camp] led by [Bud], the half-beaten [Civil Official Camp], and the neutral [Imperial Army Camp] united to engage in a head-on collision with the [Minister Camp].

Although the re-employment of Esdeath had been discussed during the Northern Expedition, it was vetoed by the Minister.

The young emperor still fully supported the [Minister], the man who helped him ascend the throne, but afterwards he privately expressed his approval of several proposals, obviously having his own ideas.

This included convening a meeting to select strong warriors and [Imperial Equipment Users] from the [Imperial Army] and the people to form a team directly under the emperor or even obeying the orders of [Bud], and join the Northern Expedition.

He even expressed the hope that the commander of the Northern Expedition Army would win the championship in this conference so that he could lead these powerful warriors or [Imperial Equipment Users].

It was a very reasonable request, but the [Minister] knew very well in his heart that this was a roundabout way to save the country.

It was a test by others to bypass him and avoid a direct conflict with him, so they reactivated Esdeath.

Let me ask you, apart from Bud who stays at his post and doesn't leave the palace, who can be a match for Esdeath?
Who would dare to stand in front of this female general in this fighting meeting and attack her instead of giving up?
Being the opponent of this female general basically does not end well.

In other words, even if Esdeath dared to "fix the match" under the conditions she set, who would dare to take over this "drama" like Fang Yi and become famous by stepping on this female general?

Therefore, as long as Esdeath participates in this fighting competition, without any external interference, the first place will definitely be this female general.

Under these almost tailor-made conditions, the other party will be re-employed and become the commander-in-chief of the Northern Expedition Army.

It is obvious that everyone except the [Minister Camp], including the Emperor, hopes to re-employ the powerful general [Esdeath] to quickly deal with the ethnic minorities in the north.

However, after learning about the Minister's intentions through several meetings, no one dared to touch the Minister's "tiger whiskers" directly and take on his anger, challenging the man who personally dismembered and even abandoned Esdeath's army.

Although it is understood that if one wants to quickly pacify the northern ethnic groups and does not want to make enemies with the whole world, the activation of [Esdeath] is almost a foregone conclusion.

However, the [Minister] clung to the proposal that the winner of the conference would be given serious consideration for appointment as the commander-in-chief of the Northern Expedition Army.

He tried to squeeze out a little more "meat" from the emperor and the various factions, and exchange it for some benefits from the activation of [Esdeath] in the Northern Expedition.

In his original plan, the merits of this northern expedition would be shared by Liva, Esdeath, and a person from the Minister's camp under Bud, which was the "one-third of the meat" he allocated to Fang Yi.

But he didn't expect Fang Yi's "appetite" to be so big.

He wants it all.
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After Zhu Tian brought Fang Yi, a talented person, to him, the other party's grasp of his own "rules" and his "ambition" and honesty truly impressed the [Minister].

The [Minister] has realized that Fang Yi may be the only one who dares to carry out his fantastical mission.

But Fang Yi's weak strength made the [Minister] a little worried.

Although the [Minister] admired Fang Yi very much, he felt that Fang Yi's ability did not match his ambition and intelligence.

In fact, it is difficult for the opponent's combat power of this level to overwhelm a group of powerful warriors or even [Imperial Equipment Users], not to mention [Esdeath].

What's more, the border troops are internally complex and there are many people who trade with foreign ethnic groups in the north.

Fang Yi must have a certain level of strength to ensure his own safety, unite all his forces, and resolve the unrest of the ethnic minorities in the north within a year.

Therefore, the [Minister] set a test for him. Only after he completed the test would the [Minister] arrange a meeting with [Esdeath] for him.

He asked Fang Yi to grasp the "momentum" in a short period of time to prove his potential and strength.

As for the little tricks of his son Sheila, who was causing trouble everywhere and was already dancing on the edge of his tolerance, the [Minister] had already known about them.

As early as the moment the other party sent [Yi Zang] to carry out the mission in the name of carrying out the mission, but in fact to shirk the responsibility of teaching Fang Yi's power, this information was placed in the [Minister's] study.

But the [Minister] did not take any action to solve this problem. He just sent some spies out to see how Fang Yi would deal with it.

Although [Sheila]'s little trick was stupid and easy to be caught, it did step on the line of "rules" and legally disgusted Fang Yi.

He was also looking forward to how Fang Yi would use his abilities to deal with [Sheila], the "friendly army" who was impossible to break up with and who was hypocritical and insincere.

There are a lot of such people in the army. After Fang Yi becomes the commander-in-chief of the Northern Expedition Army, he will have to rely on his own skills to deal with them.

[Minister] doesn't like to invest in a loser, and he also hates incompetent people.

However, when the [Minister] was sitting in the study of his mansion after a long absence, reading newspapers and various news, Zhu Tian rushed in and began to report to him a piece of news that he found somewhat unbelievable.
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"Sir, after I taught Fang Yi the application of 'Shi' for ten minutes, Xila and Fang Yi conducted a training session with the purpose of learning 'Shi'.

"Then, someone was seriously injured in the battle."

The [Minister] said casually without looking up from the newspaper.

"How serious is Fang Yi's injury? What's his progress in cultivating 'Power'?

"If you're making rapid progress in your practice of 'Shi', ask [Dr. Fashion] for some effective medicine.

"If there's no movement, treat it normally.

"This guy is still capable and needs to be trained, but it's better to let him suffer a little setback now."

Then, the [Minister] did not hear Zhu Tian’s response as he wished.

Therefore, the portly official seemed to realize something. He put down the newspaper, stood up, picked up the red wine beside him, and asked slowly.

"The one who was seriously injured was Silla? Fang Yi must have paid a heavy price, right?
"If that's the case, Fang Yi should be able to gain control of his 'momentum' within a week.

"I was right, he is truly a one-of-a-kind genius.

“After Fang Yi recovers, bring him to see me, and I will restrain Silla.”

Zhu Tian opened his mouth and uttered words that the [Minister] could hardly understand.

"Sila and Fang Yi fought for only ten rounds before being forced to deploy their [vulnerable], unformed 'momentum'.

“And then he lost.

"Fang Yi's momentum directly crushed Xila's momentum, leaving him without any resistance and being defeated."

The [Minister] shook the red wine in his hand, took a sip, and was a little shocked when he heard "forced to deploy momentum and then lost", and was about to ask.

But after hearing the words "directly crushed Silla's momentum", he could no longer hold the red wine glass in his hand, and it fell to the ground and broke.

The [Minister] stared at Zhu Tian with wide eyes, almost roaring out his doubts.

"You mean, you taught him for only ten minutes?" And then he used his formed 'momentum' in the battle to crush that loser Xila?

"Xilla, I remember that although he is not very good, he is not far from using 'momentum', right?

"Fang Yi's talent is so strong, I'm afraid there's no one else like him in this world, right?"

Zhu Tian nodded and added.

"Although Fang Yi's use of 'momentum' is still somewhat immature, it has indeed taken shape. He has skipped the initial learning and practice stage that most people would enter.

"Directly progress from the [Beginning to Gain Understanding] stage of steadily controlling 'Momentum' to the [Slightly Successful] stage.

"Given time, his 'momentum' might reach my level of 'familiarity', and reaching Ji's level is not impossible.

"You have a keen eye and have discovered another valuable talent!"

The shock on the [Minister]'s face faded, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Zhu Tian, ​​you have also made contributions in recruiting this talented person, you deserve a reward!
"As for Sheila."

After telling the good news, Zhu Tian then told the bad news that Xila was "seriously injured".

"Mrs. Xila has now lost her fertility.

"You see?"

The [Minister] touched his chin, thought for a moment, and then made a decision.

"I'll confiscate Sheila's Imperial Tool first and take control of her. I can't let this piece of trash ruin my plans.

"Those powerful men under his command who call themselves the Wild Hounds and the Imperial Weapon Users will be disbanded and reorganized, and those who disobey will be dealt with.

"As for Fang Yi, ask him to come see me immediately. I want to secretly reward him with something that can improve his strength."

Zhu Tian was about to leave after receiving the order, but a terrifying warning came from behind him.

"By the way, I want to warn Goziqi and the others to follow the 'rules' and not have any other thoughts.

"Meritorious deeds must be rewarded, and faults must be punished. Merits and faults can be offset. This 'rule' of rewards and punishments applies to everyone, and no one can be an exception.

"You seem to think that because Sheila is my son, I'm particularly tolerant of him. But I only tolerate his brutality and idiotic behavior because he's winning over powerful figures like the Wild Hounds and the Imperial Weapon Users.

"Now his faults outweigh his merits, and his 'value' has been reduced to zero. I will 'deal with' him."

Zhu Tian stayed where he was, not daring to move, quietly waiting for the minister's lecture.

"I, Ernest, the [Minister] of the Empire, like capable and intelligent people like Fang Yi and hate useless people.

“Especially someone like Sheila, who directly sent people to kill the Imperial Weapon User [Polus] of the [Imperial Incineration Force].

"He kidnapped the other man's wife and daughter, but ended up doing something dirty and got caught by someone else, what a loser!
"do you understand?"

Zhu Tian had no choice but to nod silently and leave the Minister's study.
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In the training ground of the [Minister Camp], Fang Yi was studying today's gains.

First, after completing Brand's difficult [Warrior's Momentum] mission, he ascended from [Basic Melee lv4] to [Basic Melee lv15] and then broke through to the basic skill of [Mastery Melee].

Although Fang Yi felt that based on his own experience, even if he returned to the reincarnation space and added points to this skill, he would get a huge points reduction and be exempted from plot points.

Space's move seemed like borrowing flowers to offer to Buddha, but Fang Yi still accepted it with a smile.

After fighting against a powerful and skilled opponent like Brand, and beating up Sheila, this skill is only one step away from emerging as a branch enhancement option.

Fang Yi should be able to get the long-awaited five-choose-two or five-choose-one segment after going through one more battle.

He was very much looking forward to what kind of branch enhancements this basic skill would bring.

His [Basic Swordsmanship lv10] branch gave birth to the extremely buggy skill [Preemptive Strike].

The branch of [White Eyebrow Fist lv10] is used to strengthen [Diligent Learning], bringing the effect of being able to temporarily 'copy one's own skills and techniques and lend them to others'.

As for Mao Lai's [Rock Bodybuilding Method], it is a special skill that can enhance the [Tiger Roaring Golden Bell Cover].
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【Rock Body Building Method】

Skill category: Special skills

Passive skill effect:
1. The body's ability to withstand blows increases slightly, making it easier to stay awake when the body is in a near-death state.

2. The speed of learning horizontal training skills is accelerated, and the current skill level is increased (slightly).

3. Physical strength is slightly increased, melee skills consume less physical strength, and energy is greatly increased.

Active skill effects:
【Bodybuilding】

By taking body-strengthening drugs, exercising regularly, and going through difficult battles, your body will spontaneously be tempered, and after accumulating to a certain level, you will gain additional basic attributes.

(When Strength, Constitution, and Agility are all above 25 points, this skill will become ineffective.)
About to obtain basic attributes: Strength
Acquisition progress: 17%
prompt:

The difficulty of acquiring attributes will increase with the user's basic attributes. By using this skill to acquire basic attributes multiple times, you can quickly improve.

Brand, the creator of the skill, only used this skill to obtain 11 basic attributes.

Summary:
The body-building method created by former Imperial General Brand may not bring you great benefits immediately, but as long as you practice it persistently, you will definitely gain something.

[Tenacious and unyielding] is the impression others have of this general.

Evaluation:

As long as you keep exercising, your body will continue to get stronger and your shortcomings will disappear.
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After gaining insights into the [Rock Body Tempering Method] through the [Warrior's Momentum], Fang Yi has sensed that some of the ideas in this method called [Rock Body Tempering Method] are similar to those of the horizontal training method.

He was only one piece away from successfully improving [Tiger Roaring Golden Bell Cover] into his own original skill.

In Zhu Tian, ​​he may be able to find the last piece of the puzzle.

Just as Fang Yi was thinking about how to obtain from Zhu Tian the body-building skills that the other party had not certified as skills and could not pass the [Supernatural Gravity], he noticed that Zhu Tian appeared behind him.

This trusted tool of the [Minister] brought Fang Yi a long-awaited good news and a bad news.

“The [Minister] wants to see you and has prepared some rewards for you.

"Now, just follow Zhe Xia.

"As for your practice of 'Shi', I'm afraid you'll have to temporarily interrupt it until Yi Zang returns.

"I'm here to say goodbye. I'm going to discuss a mission with Goziqi soon, so I won't be able to meet you for now."

After saying that, without waiting for Fang Yi to persuade him to stay, the person who had reserved the body-building experience pack for Fang Yi added, "The [Minister] is very happy, you can try to ask for more things" and then left.

Fang Yi couldn't help but feel a little regretful. The other party was obviously preparing for the [Death in the Mist] encirclement and suppression campaign. He was afraid that he would never be able to meet him as a friendly force again.

The next time I meet him, we will definitely be mortal enemies, and I can only obtain his skills through [Enemy Respect] and killing treasure chests.

The opponent's 'momentum' does not meet the requirements of the prerequisite skills, and therefore does not meet the 'teaching' conditions of [Supernatural Gravity], so he can't do anything.

After completing the mission of [Crushing Sheila], the newly acquired B-level plot points are left.
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A day later, at noon, Fang Yi met the [Minister] again.

However, this time the meeting was not held in the underground palace, but in the Minister’s vast and extravagant mansion.

In the study, there was a new eunuch, Xila, who was staring at him with angry eyes.

Fang Yi looked at the sky outside the window which was gradually becoming gloomy, and suddenly felt a sense of impending storm.

He also realized that his meeting with the [Minister] should be the last relatively peaceful plot before the [Death God in the Mist] encirclement and suppression campaign.

(End of this chapter)