Chapter 144.1
Lin Beifan turned his head to look at the three peculiar individuals before him.
They were the three Innate masters that Yuan Tiangang had brought in: the Heng Ha Generals and the Deadly Scholar.
Although, thanks to Yuan Tiangangs efforts, they did not make any demands and were willing to serve Great Xia, Lin Beifan felt he needed to show his appreciation.
Welcome, the three of you! Your arrival is like adding wings to a tiger for me!
Lin Beifan wore a smile on his face, I dont know what you desire, but feel free to make your requests. As long as it is within my power, I will do my best to satisfy them!
Looking at the burly figures of the two generals, he said, Lets start with you two!
The two exchanged glances, and one of them spoke in a buzzing voice, My brother and I dont have any special requests. Our greatest hobby is eating meat and drinking wine, and we can eat a lot! Sometimes, even a whole cow isnt enough to fill our stomachs! So, as long as you let us eat our fill and drink to our hearts content, that will be enough for us!
Lin Beifan nodded and said with a smile, Thats no problem at all! As long as it doesnt affect state affairs, you can eat as much meat and drink as much wine as you want. I will grant you this!
Additionally, theres one more thing!
The other one spoke up, Neither of us has ever been much for reading. Just the sight of words gives us a headache, so please dont ask us to take up official posts or lead troops into battle! Aside from fighting, please dont call on us for anything else. We thank you for this!
Lin Beifan laughed, Thats not a problem either! Your requests are quite simple, and I will satisfy all of them!
The two looked at each other, then bowed to Lin Beifan, We thank Your Majesty!
This indicates that the two of them acknowledged Lin Beifan.
Lin Beifan turned his head to look at the other person: And you, the Deadly Scholar?
The Deadly Scholar was dressed in rather flamboyant scholars attire, even his hat was adorned with two bright flowers, and he held another in his hand.
As he gently tore at the petals, he spoke in a soft and delicate voice.
Your Majesty, this question is really putting me on the spot. I dont know what I want! It was Yuan Tiangang who sent me here. He said you are the Sovereign Star, the future ruler of the world. Working for you would yield tremendous benefits! Hes very accurate in judging people, so I came! After all, who you work for doesnt change the work, right?
Lin Beifan nodded: He is indeed very accurate in judging people!
The deadly scholar then added: However, I do have one small request!
Lin Beifan said, Speak!
You can ask me to kill, but Ill pass on charging into battle. Its too crude, too barbaric, and it really doesnt suit my image. Please, Your Majesty, try to understand! the Deadly Scholar speaks with disdain at the thought of charging into a battle.
Lin Beifan couldnt help but laugh: Thats no problem! I will certainly entrust you with the elegant tasks of assassination!
Thank you, Your Majesty! the Deadly Scholar bowed with his hands clasped together.
With that, the three of them completely pledged their allegiance to Lin Beifan.
Ding! Player national power has increased in strength, so your power has grown accordingly. You are rewarded with the Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds!
The Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds is a top-notch sonic martial art, divided into eight tones: sticky, kill, snatch, absorb, pull, drag, spin, and hammer! Formless and intangible, those who hear the eight sounds will have their hearts pierced and their veins shattered! If used in conjunction with the Heavenly Demon Zither, its power is even more astonishing!
Lin Beifan quickly absorbed this martial art.
This was his first encounter with sonic martial arts, and it was the incredibly powerful Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds.
By emitting these eight sounds, one could generate a formidable destructive force.
It was a mass-killing martial art, capable of dealing with any number of opponents all at once.
Although he didnt possess the Heavenly Demon Zither or any other accompanying sonic divine weapons, he was skilled in the Dao Heart Seed Magic Technique, which allowed him to use his mental power to unleash this martial art, making its lethality even more astonishing!
This reward is quite nice! Lin Beifan felt very pleased.
Everyone who has traveled from afar, tonight I will hold a grand banquet to welcome and cleanse you of the dust of your journey!
Thank you, Your Majesty, for your great kindness!
Come evening, Lin Beifan hosted a grand banquet to welcome the arrival of these three Innate individuals.
At the same time, he also invited other Innate masters from Great Xia, allowing everyone to get to know each other and become familiar with one anothers faces.
Lin Beifan looked around at the assembly of experts, truly a diverse gathering.
There were assassins, thieves, blacksmiths, cult leaders, tanks, and scholars
Logically speaking, these people were from different fields and typically had little to do with each other, but somehow, he had managed to bring them all together. It had to be said that this was a rare and fortunate convergence.
Lin Beifan raised his glass and loudly proclaimed, I toast to all of you!
Everyone also raised their glasses, Your Majesty, please!
After drinking this toast, the atmosphere at the scene became much livelier.
They enjoyed the music and dance while conversing.
At this point, Lin Beifan poured himself another drink and offered a toast to Yuan Tiangang, saying with a smile, Minister Yuan, you truly are my lucky star! Youve only been in Great Xia for a short while, yet youve already brought three Innates to my aid. I toast to you!
Yuan Tiangang was pleasantly surprised and responded, Your Majesty is too kind; it is my duty to serve you!
The two of them drained their cups in one gulp, both feeling very happy.
Lin Beifan then said, Minister Yuan, you have extensive connections. Do you know any Grandmaster-level experts?
Your Majesty, do you mean
Lin Beifan smiled and said, Now, my Great Xia Kingdom is powerful and commands respect from all directions! One more step forward and we can establish a dynasty! Therefore, I would like to invite a Grandmaster to preside over our realm to ensure even greater stability!
I see! Yuan Tian Gang nodded, understanding completely.
At present, the Great Xias territory had reached 1.5 million square miles, with a population of 17 million, a total military force of 2 million, double-digit numbers of Innate masters, ample food supplies, and abundant resources. Indeed, it was qualified to establish a dynasty!
No rule stated a dynasty must have a Grandmaster. However, the gap between a dynasty with a Grandmaster at its helm and one without is tremendously vast.
A dynasty without a Grandmaster is considered relatively weak among its peers.
No matter how much territory you rule, how large your population is, or how many soldiers you have, in everyones eyes, you are still seen as weaker, always a notch below a dynasty with a Grandmaster.
Because a Grandmaster is a top-tier powerhouse of the era, akin to a nuclear weapon in terms of existence, capable of deterring other nations and preventing others from daring to invade.
To put it bluntly, even empires would not dare to provoke a dynasty with a Grandmaster at its helm without good reason.
Now, Great Xia has developed to a critical juncture, just one step away from becoming a dynasty.
Your Majestys desire to win over a Grandmaster to preside over the dynasty is understandable.
However, Yuan Tiangang found himself in a difficult position: Your Majesty, although your humble servant has a wide network of acquaintances, I do not know a single Grandmaster-level expert! The reason is that they are too few in number, and like dragons, they show their heads but not their tails, so Your Majesty
Lin Beifans gaze darkened: Its alright, I understand!
He knew the task was difficult, but he always held out a glimmer of hope when asking, just in case it succeeded.
Your Majesty, why bother looking far and wide when the answer is close at hand?
What do you mean? Lin Beifan turned his head to look.
Yuan Tiangang pointed to the Sword Elder standing beside Lin Beifan and said with a smile: The Sword Elder has practiced martial arts for a hundred years, his skills are profound and in harmony with the natural world, and his strength has long reached the pinnacle of Imperial Qi. He is only one step away from becoming a Grandmaster! In a few years, he will be able to take that crucial step and become a true Grandmaster-level powerhouse!
The elder swordsman, who had been meditating with his eyes closed, was visibly moved. Are you saying that I, an old man, could break through to become a Grandmaster?
Yuan Tiangang smiled and said, Originally, there was no hope, for his potential had been exhausted! But ever since he started following His Majesty, his fate has changed. Indeed, there is now a chance for him to break through to Grandmaster level! If Im not mistaken, it could happen as quickly as a year and a half, or at most within three to five years, he will reach that long-desired realm!
For a moment, the Heng and Ha generals and Deadly Scholar looked over with envy.
Yuan Tiangang is very accurate in his assessments of people. If he says he can break through, then he definitely will!
How amazing it would be if I could break through to become a Grandmaster!
Let me offer my congratulations in advance to you, the future Grandmaster senior!
Everyone raised their glasses in a toast.
The Sword Elder was greatly pleased upon hearing this and said, Good! Thank you for your auspicious words! If this old man truly makes a breakthrough, Ill treat you all to a drink!
He immediately picked up his cup and returned the toast.
After finishing this cup of wine, calmness quickly returned.
However, Lin Beifan quietly sighed. Whether it would take a quick year and a half or a slow three to five years, it was about the same as his prediction.
It indeed seemed fast enough, but for him, it was still excruciatingly slow.
After all, it had only been a year and a half since he had crossed over to the present, yet he had already developed Great Xia from a small kingdom into an almost dynasty.
He couldnt bear to wait another year and a half to elevate the nation to a full-fledged dynasty.
At this moment, Yuan Tiangang seemed to see through Lin Beifans thoughts and said with a smile, Your Majesty need not worry, for you are the Sovereign Star, blessed by the heavens! The event you are looking forward to will soon come!
Lets hope your auspicious words come true, I toast to you!
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