Zongwu: Aspiring to be the mastermind behind the scenes

Chapter 171: The Evil Demon Shirley, the Difference Between Success and Failure

Unnamed island.

With the concerted efforts of thousands of elite members of the Giant Whale Gang, the entire island has undergone tremendous changes.

“Based on the needs analysis… this will be the most perfect construction result.”

Xiao Ai stood on a high platform, releasing light from her hands, forming a phantom of an island in front of her. The shape of the island looked somewhat similar to the nameless island, but the various buildings on it were completely different.

The so-called breakthrough is not that simple.

Both Three Flower Grandmasters need some time to adjust their physical and mental state.

Especially the mental state.

After decomposition, Huangliang Dan is only one tenth of the perfect energy, which can only restore the body but has no effect on the mind.

However, if you want to break through to the Grandmaster level, your mind and will are extremely important.

Therefore, several hours had passed after Agui and Wu Ming entered seclusion, but they did not use the Huangliang Pills in their hands, but instead kept adjusting their mindsets.

Gin got bored of waiting, so he took Ai to do other work.

For example, the overall design of the nameless island and surrounding defense lines.

"This design... takes all factors into consideration. It's simply perfect!"

“What a masterpiece…”

The two old craftsmen, both over 60 years old, looked at the design drawings projected by Xiao Ai. They were shocked and showed a hint of obsession.

Having been working in this field for a lifetime, they have naturally seen countless design drawings.

Even among the many strongholds of King Nanping at sea, several were designed and built by them.

But the base they designed at that time was like heaven and earth compared to the design drawings that Xiao Ai took out now.

"No wonder he became such a big shot at such a young age."

The two looked at each other without any complaints, and then called a large group of people to take out manuscript paper to copy and record.

Vodka, who was responsible for protecting Ai, watched Ai's learning process from beginning to end.

From not even understanding the properties of various types of wood at the beginning, to now designing a building based on the actual situation of the entire island, which includes all kinds of materials, current technology, manpower and material resources, and other aspects, an almost perfect design has been dealt with.

In total, it took less than two hours!
"If she were to apply this learning ability to martial arts, she would probably become the youngest Grandmaster in history!"

A hint of fear emerged in Vodka's heart: "The organization's research department...can't it be full of monsters like this?"

After the craftsmen recorded all the projections, Gin came over and took Ai away.

"Shirley, how was your fun?"

"It's very happy and fun."

Happy?
Fun?

If the two old craftsmen who are over 60 years old heard this, their hearts would probably collapse.

After all, this little girl completed the journey that took them decades to complete and even surpassed them in just two hours.

Vodka followed behind, silent.

Until he returned to Mu Dao Ren.

"how?"

"That little girl is simply... a monster!"

Vodka thought about it for a while and finally summed it up with this word.

Taoist Mu raised his eyebrows: "Monster?"

"Yes……"

Vodka then briefly explained what he had seen and heard, and Mu Dao Ren fell silent.

He considered himself a genius.

But compared with the performance of that little girl, he can only be described as a fool.

"No wonder he became a full member at such a young age... I'm afraid no one would want to let go of such a talent!"

Taoist Mu sighed.

Gin brought Ai back because he had sensed that the two people in seclusion had already used the Huangliang Pill.

Whether you can become a grandmaster will be revealed soon.

In the small building where Agui was in seclusion, a faint blue light suddenly flashed and radiated outwards, as if it were a deep ocean, giving people a heavy feeling.

In the sea, a flash of sword light appeared and disappeared.

After a moment, the blue light converged.

The small building opened, and a handsome young man who looked to be about eighteen or nineteen years old walked out.

This person is Agui.

It’s just that the effect of the Huangliang Pill has not yet worn off, so he still maintains such a youthful appearance.

The grey clothes he wore and the pair of eyes that seemed to have experienced many hardships were enough to prove his identity.

"My Lord, fortunately, fate has prevailed. I have achieved the Grandmaster level!"

"it is good!"

Jin Jiu praised him and said, "However, since you have already made a breakthrough, you can be considered a reserve cadre of the organization. If you make meritorious contributions in the future, you can be promoted to a real cadre, with the same status as me. There is no need to address each other as master and servant, you can just call me by my code name."

"This is."

Agui nodded.

In another small building next to it, Wu Ming remained silent.

He had not completed the breakthrough until the effect of the Huangliang Pill disappeared.

But it didn't come out either.

He seemed very unwilling to give up and wanted to keep trying.

However, when the Huangliang Pill took effect, he was unable to successfully break through even with his young body, let alone become old again after the effect wore off?

Gin didn't expose this and just let him go.

"It seems that it will take some time for the other one to come out."

Gin brought Xiao Ai to Mu Dao Ren and said, "Shirley is interested in Go. I heard that you are 'Go first, poetry and wine second, swordsmanship third'. I think you have some attainments in Go. How about teaching Shirley?"

Taoist Mu stroked his beard and said, "I only have a basic understanding of it. However, since the little girl is interested, it wouldn't hurt to teach her."

The sun jumped out from the sea, and its golden-red light shone on the black and white chessboard.

Taoist Mu twisted a chess piece, thinking for a long time, and finally put it down gently, sighed, and said, "I lost..."

He looked at the little girl in front of him, and suddenly felt the most concrete meaning of the word "monster" mentioned by Vodka before.

Even though he gave up a piece, the fact that he finally admitted defeat was enough to prove how strong Xiao Ai's chess skills were now.

And last night, when the two played their first game, the little girl was just a complete novice.

This shows how strong his learning ability is.

Mu Dao Ren could even clearly feel that his opponent's chess skills were constantly increasing during this game.

If the two sides were to play against each other again now, even if he did not give up a single piece, the final outcome would be difficult to determine.

It is even possible that the opponent will continue to become stronger during the game and eventually defeat him. This is also very likely.

"Where on earth did the organization find this monster..."

Taoist Mu sighed secretly, and the different thoughts in his heart were suppressed a lot.

Even though he has been working diligently all this time, as an ambitious man, he must have other ideas in his mind.

It’s not that he would betray the organization - with Huangliangdan, the miracle drug that can rejuvenate people, hanging around, how could he possibly betray?

The idea here is about the idea of ​​one's own power.

Although the Giant Whale Gang obeyed his orders, Mai Zihao was still the nominal leader. In order to avoid attracting revenge from Wudang Mountain, he never showed up in front of outsiders.

So right now, the Giant Whale Gang claims that it relies on his strength, but in fact, as long as the organization has some ideas, they can completely kick him out.

This situation made Mu Dao Ren feel insecure, so he had his disciples create two new factions. "Perhaps this is a warning from the organization..."

Taoist Mu looked towards the distance again, at Agui who was getting familiar with the power of a grandmaster.

"A new Grandmaster, and a freakishly talented individual only seven or eight years old. The former represents my replaceability within this organization, while the latter embodies the organization's profound heritage..."

Taoist Mu thought so.

Although he was forced to do so, his loyalty to the organization has indeed increased a lot.

If Zhou Ming knew what he was thinking, he would probably just laugh.

Agui's breakthrough was actually beyond our plan.

I brought Xiao Ai here just for fun.

He had no other ideas at all.

In other words, he didn't care at all whether Mu Dao Ren was loyal or not.

It was like he didn't care at all about Mu Dao Ren's little actions in private.

As long as the tasks he was asked to do were completed, Zhou Ming didn't care what the other party thought.

While Mu Dao Ren was lost in thought, Xiao Ai had already packed up the chess game: "One more game."

"Forehead……"

Mu Dao Ren naturally didn't want to fight.

If he lost this game, he could still say that he was giving a handicap, but if he lost the next game, there would be no reason.

Although he could continue to give up pieces, he was sure that as long as he dared to give up a piece, he would suffer a complete and utter defeat in the next game.

It's better not to fight...

At this moment, with a creaking sound, the door of the small building that had been closed suddenly opened, and a figure walked out.

"Huh? Wu Ming is out."

Taoist Mu quickly sealed the chessboard and said, "Let's get down to business."

Wu Ming's face did not show the loss or unwillingness that people imagined.

When the effect of Huangliangdan disappeared, Wu Ming did have such emotions, but he had stayed in the small building for most of the night and had already prepared himself mentally.

Not only that, he even analyzed the reasons for the failure of the breakthrough by himself.

"I've let the organization down."

Wu Ming said calmly and frankly.

"I'm truly disappointed with the organization," Jin Jiu snapped his fingers and said, "If you had successfully broken through to the Grandmaster level, as a reserve cadre of the organization, the organization would have had tasks and expectations for you. But unfortunately, you failed, and naturally, these are gone.

Even... I didn't even think of how to deal with you for a moment."

“I am willing to do my best to serve the organization.”

"Well."

Jinjiu nodded and said, "The invisible man under your command will be transferred to Mu Dao Ren for the time being. As for you... you will be a martial arts instructor first."

"Teaching?"

Although Wu Ming had thought that if he failed to break through, the organization would not entrust him with important tasks, he never expected this result.

After all, he is a Sanhua Grandmaster, but he is just made an instructor to teach martial arts?

"For now, this is the best position for you."

Jin Jiu said: "And every cadre in the organization has his own responsibilities and powers. It's not impossible to become a cadre if you serve as an instructor."

"That... okay." Wu Ming nodded.

Although he didn't show it on his face, the failure to break through did make him a little discouraged, and for a while he had no interest in other things.

In addition, he has also figured out the reason for his failure to break through, which is the lack of willpower.

But it will take more than a day or two to fill this gap.

Thinking about it this way, being a teacher with a lot of free time while also specializing in this matter is quite suitable.

Besides, there was obviously no room for him to refute here.

The other party's attitude was very clear, which was to hold him down and take the invisible man out.

Gin does have a bit of that in mind.

But he was right, Wu Ming was indeed a good teacher.

Most of the members of the Invisible Man were taught by him.

All of these people are warriors above the innate realm, and there is not even one who is at the acquired realm.

This shows his outstanding teaching ability.

"Changle!"

A faint blue martial spirit flew over, and Agui clasped his fists and said, "Here."

"Nameless Island is yours. You must build a fleet here that can sail deep into the ocean. Use this as a starting point to explore the ocean and map it!"

"Changle will never disappoint the organization's expectations!"

"Ah."

Zhou Ming still has some ambitions for the ocean. He wants to find many strange islands in the ocean and search for rare treasures overseas.

Therefore, he has some strict requirements for the person in charge of this aspect.

Mu Dao Ren obviously can't do it.

His original candidate was Wu Ming, but he was only a candidate to be determined.

But Agui was found at the King of Nanping's place.

This man serves as the steward and bodyguard of King Nanping. Not only is he powerful enough, his loyalty is also beyond doubt. What's more, he has enough experience and ability to handle various matters.

Since the organization has the two princes of King Nanping under its control, there is no need to worry about Agui betraying them.

He can be considered an excellent candidate.

So, Zhou Ming decisively decided to give this task to Agui.

Wu Ming, who was standing next to him, felt a pang of sadness when he heard this.

Although he knew that his treatment would not be very good after his failed breakthrough, the gap was still too big when compared with Agui's treatment.

On my side, the invisible man organization under my command was dismantled, and I was arranged to be a martial arts instructor without any power.

On Agui's side, he was directly given the power to form his own force.

Although being in charge of a deep-sea fleet sounds promising, it is much better than my own.

He didn't know what Zhou Ming was thinking.

If he knew, he would not only feel jealous, but also really jealous.

Although Agui's appointment seems to be inferior to Mu Dao Ren's, he is actually the one Zhou Ming really values.

If you do it well, you will have a much better future than Mu Dao Ren.

"Mu Taoist."

Jinjiu added: "Regarding your formal application for promotion to an organizational cadre, I have also submitted it to the organization. It is expected that after the New Year, at the beginning of next year, the organization will send someone to confirm this time.

The person who arrives then will most likely be our immediate superior. Therefore, you must consolidate the position and power of the Giant Whale Gang before then."

Boss?
I don't know what level of cultivation this person has...

Taoist Mu pondered for a moment, his expression becoming serious as he said, "I won't let the higher-ups down."

"As for Changle... he still needs to make contributions before he can be promoted to a formal cadre."

"Changle will do his best to serve the organization."

Wu Ming listened from the side and felt more and more sad.

Unintentionally, it actually made him more determined to break through to the Grandmaster level.

(End of this chapter)