Heavenly Ranking

Chapter 173 The Big Picture
He Jinglan's mental fluctuations were keeping pace with Xia Feng's.

He Qilin arrived very quickly.

Ignoring the staff at the door who tried to talk them down, they barged in.

He Qilin visibly breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing that Ji Fuyou was still safe and sound.

"Captain Ji, I'm so glad you're alright."

He said, "After the person in charge of monitoring this madman Xia reported the news to me, my father and I rushed over immediately. We managed to stop him before he went crazy."

"go Ape?"

Ji Fuyou seemed a little strange.

"Xia Feng, that's the madman."

He Qilin smiled bitterly, then added, "Or rather, it's a sharp blade that some people deliberately throw out as a deterrent, and he himself knows that he is that blade, so he has become even more reckless in his actions, and now there is a risk of it getting out of control."

"Oh?"

Ji Fuyou glanced at the two of them: "Since there's already a risk of him getting out of control, why not just get rid of him?"

"Uh……"

He Qilin paused for a moment before saying, "Although he was on the verge of losing control, he wasn't truly insane. He knew very well what he should and shouldn't do."

He pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps he also understands that unless he can cultivate into a spiritual master and get rid of his identity as a blade, he will not be qualified to truly go mad."

After saying that, this prodigy even sighed, "He's also a pitiful person."

"poor guy."

Upon hearing this, Ji Fuyou realized He Qilin's true nature.

Essentially, he and Xia Feng are the same kind of people.

Or……

People of the same class.

How could such empathy arise if they didn't belong to the same social class?

For a moment, a smile seemed to appear on his face: "This poor man almost killed me just now."

“I will have Dean Xia give you an explanation regarding this matter, Ji Fuyou.”

He Qilin's expression turned slightly serious.

His words carried an imposing presence without anger.

“There’s no need for Xia Zheng to step in. I can handle him on my own. He’s trying to kill me, isn’t he? I’ll give him that chance. You just need to step in and hold off those two martial arts masters for me.”

Ji Fuyou said, "Since he and you are not on the same side, it is not unreasonable for you to retaliate after they have made their move."

"This……"

He Qilin paused and said, "We just outmaneuvered them in forming the Heavenly Ranking Committee, and they're probably resentful. So they're using this as an excuse to annoy us. At this time, we need to act cautiously and maintain the overall situation. We absolutely cannot give those people a reason to attack us and affect the formal establishment of the Heavenly Ranking Committee."

"Oh, you mean he can kill me, but I can't kill him?"

Ji Fuyou slowly said, "Just now, he not only wanted to kill me, but also wanted to implicate those around me."

"In today's society, who would dare to commit such an act of collective execution?"

He Qilin smiled and said, "Xia Fengzi may seem crazy, but he is best at applying extreme pressure. At first glance, he may seem like he could turn on you at any time and push things to an extreme direction, but in reality, he is very measured in his actions."

He seemed to have a clear understanding of Xia Feng's actions: "If you really ask him to take action, he will hesitate instead. Bold in appearance but weak in reality is the best description of his style. Making threats? Anyone can do that. Otherwise, even if he is Dean Xia's son, he would not have survived until now."

The color is sharp and the heart is full.

What a fine example of someone who is outwardly fierce but inwardly weak.

He trusted He Qilin's judgment.

He dared not send Xia Zheng to kill He Qilin and his entire family.

He didn't even dare to touch Gu Yinbing.

Because of He Qilin and He Jinglan's status, even if Xia Feng had a hundred times the courage, he would only dare to make a few boastful remarks and would not dare to take any action.

As he himself said, the returns and risks are not proportional.

But what about him.

What is his identity?
If Xia Feng really takes action, what risks will he have to bear?
"That sword control technique inheritance crystal is not easy to keep."

Ji Fuyou gave a half-smile.

"Be in your position, do your job, and bear your responsibilities."

He Qilin smiled, but immediately assured him, "Captain Ji, don't worry. Our men are keeping a close eye on Xia Fengzi and will not give him any chance to cause trouble. In addition, we will warn those behind him that this kind of behavior will never happen again."

They were very serious.

That posture...

This fully demonstrated to Ji Fuyou what respect is, what...

Be respectful to the wise and humble.

The character 士 (shì) in 士卒 (shìzú).

even……

The "shi" in "shishi" (die-hard).

His cooperation with He Qilin at the Fengwo Temple went smoothly and comfortably because this Qilin son of the He family was really good at dealing with people.

Treat others with kindness and gentleness, like a spring breeze.

Now it seems……

It's all an illusion.

Of course, this does not mean that those scenes were fake or never happened.

His gentle and welcoming demeanor was based on only one thing—this person was useful.

Ji Fuyou's understanding.

But he also understood why Yang Kaitai disliked his cousin He Qilin.

"Then, I hope Captain He will keep a close eye on the person for me. I'll be staying in Tiandu City for another day. I hope nothing unexpected will happen during this day?"

As Ji Fuyou spoke, he glanced at the interior of the research institute again: "The ring I'm currently crafting won't have any problems, right?"

"There will absolutely be no problem."

He Qilin made a firm guarantee, adding, "Furthermore, Xia Feng must give you an explanation for this matter! If he doesn't, I'll go after Xia Zheng! They must compensate you for the fright you suffered!"

Ji Fuyou nodded.

He and He Qilin returned to the Association of Mental Abilities. Once there, they closed the doors and windows.

He recalled He Qilin's words in his mind.

In one's position, one should perform one's duties and assume one's responsibilities.

It all starts with a sword-wielding inheritance crystal.

It all started with his role as a candidate for the Heavenly Ranking Committee.

He accepted the inheritance stone, which not only brought him personal benefits but also granted him the status of a member of the Heavenly Ranking Committee. Naturally, this would attract attention and criticism.

Reasonable.

You have to give something to get something.

There's no such thing as a free lunch.

The only difference was that he thought he should be on the same level as He Qilin and Gu Yinbing, equivalent to their partner or collaborator.

But now it seems that in their minds...

He is like a pawn charging into battle on the chessboard.

He was unaware that he was trapped in the game, and instead he was complacent, thinking that he had once again crossed the social class threshold. Step by step, he had risen from the tenth level, which was comparable to Jiang Yubai and others, to the third or fourth level, which was comparable to He Qilin, Gu Yinbing and others.

He even considered exchanging his Wuji Sword Intent with Gu Yinbing.

That was the last time.

Perhaps in Miss Gu's eyes, allowing him to exchange his Wuji Sword Intent with her was a blessing in itself, but he failed to seize the opportunity.

Perhaps in her heart, she still thought he was ungrateful.

"I've learned something new, really something new."

Ji Fuyou sighed sincerely.

He had always wondered why those ancient warriors, knowing full well that rebellion meant certain death, would still follow generals and heads of families to do this deadly business.

Now it seems very likely that the assassins had no idea they were assassins at all.

They even believed they were sacrificing themselves for a cause.

A scholar dies for a confidant.

They felt that their deaths were a righteous act, proving the value of their lives.

Just like the power struggle within the Heavenly Ranking Committee.

If he were to delve deeper into this, he would come to believe that the Heavenly Ranking Committee was established to cope with the trials of civilization, and that everyone who tried to prevent the establishment of the Heavenly Ranking Committee was an anti-humanity and an enemy of humanity!

He killed those people in the name of fighting for human civilization.

How noble, how great!
Even if I die, I will die a worthy death!

But if we take the side of Xia Zheng and his group...

The Mist War Research Institute exists specifically for the purpose of Mist Wars. Staff members like Xu Lian work there, researching materials within the mist, developing powerful weapons and artifacts within the mist, and creating robust equipment to enhance hunters and assist them in conquering and defeating the mist.

In an environment where the focus should be on accomplishing important tasks, the Third Speaker suddenly wants to establish a Heavenly Ranking Committee...

What is this doing! ?

Fighting the fog already requires concentrating all forces, and you're going to separate your elite personnel?!
In their pursuit of greater power, they've even disregarded the fog of war's invasion!
Shouldn't people who disregard the bigger picture for their own benefit die?!

"It's an eye-opener."

Ji Fuyou said this truthfully in his heart.

While his eyes were opened, he also pondered why things had suddenly turned out this way.

He usually keeps to himself, how come he's changed so much all of a sudden?

What's bothering me?

He asked himself.

And the answer was obtained in the next second.

"The Star-Devouring Demonic Creature linked to the Celestial Ranking!"

His mind was clear: "Faced with that monster, I knew deep down that it was a terror I could not possibly overcome. So much so that I instinctively wanted to band together for warmth, to unite with others, and believed that only by relying on the power of the group could we fight against it..."

Therefore, at yesterday's banquet, he even had the idea of ​​telling the Third Speaker about the content of his precognitive dream.

"The Heavenly Ranking is linked to the Star-Devouring Demon. The oppression brought by the Star-Devouring Demon made me involuntarily approach Yang Kaitai and He Qilin, and enter one group after another, becoming different from before."

He smiled.

Despite Fang Qiyun's repeated invitations, he resolutely refused.

Compared to the overt and covert battles between He Qilin and Xia Feng...

Fang Qiyun, including Fang Tianhua later...

The methods used were all too naive.

Good thing...

He realized it in time.

“He Qilin didn’t believe Xia Feng would kill me, or that he would implicate everyone around me. He thought Xia Feng was just spouting nonsense, all bark and no bite, but…”

He paused for a moment, then said, "I believe you."

"To ensure the smooth establishment of the Heavenly Ranking Committee, we must act cautiously and maintain stability."

They've already come knocking on our door, how can we be cautious?

Ji Fuyou closed his eyes.

Countless images of future dreams flashed by.

Hindsight is always 20/20!
These foreseen glimpses of the future are the most valuable treasures, enough to influence the entire world and even the course of human civilization.

and so……

What kind of person or event can compare to this valuable information?

"The big picture."

Ji Fuyou smiled, his mental barriers dispelled, his thoughts cleared, and he suddenly felt a vast and boundless expanse.

He even felt like indulging in a bit of childish eccentricity.

"I am the big picture."

(End of this chapter)