Chapter 454: Chapter 453: Where Do You Get Such Confidence?
Left for a year.
Though guided by no one, Jun Qing’s progress was remarkably swift, no less than Li Jingjun back then...
Even Xu Lingjun couldn’t help but feel moved upon seeing it.
At the moment, not only did he give her a large share of Primordial Spirit Potions, but he also provided her with some Legendary Martial Skills obtained from the Cuowu Sect and personally offered some guidance.
It’s not that he didn’t want to give her better...
In fact, Xu Lingjun now possesses quite a number of high-level martial arts techniques.
But not everyone is like him.
People like Li Jingjun from Han Yun City, who seemingly cultivate extremely high-end techniques, possess great power, but they have been training since childhood, coupled with the unique nurture of medicinal techniques...
Recklessly cultivating high-level martial skills with insufficient foundation is not good, and fostering growth through impetuosity is not beneficial either.
For a girl like Jun Qing, who came from a poor family just like Xu Lingjun in the past, legendary martial skills were already enough to make her extremely delighted...
However, this girl was obviously too practical, unwilling to receive something for nothing, intent on refusing, yet reluctant to reject this supreme technique that could multiply her strength.
She looked eagerly, blushing and anxious, as if she wanted to have candy but felt aggrieved because the guardian prevented her, making her appear rather adorable.
"Alright, take it. Consider it a reward for looking after Daxiong for me, and besides, when you decide to graduate in the future, I still want to book you to work for me, don’t be polite with me."
"Yes... Thank you, senior. Actually, it’s not me taking care of Daxiong, it’s always been Daxiong protecting me."
Only then did Jun Qing blush and somewhat shyly accept the martial skill.
Xu Lingjun asked her to leave first.
In the vast office, only Xu Lingjun and Liu Zhiyuan remained.
Liu Zhiyuan seriously examined the young man before him, who in just over a year seemed to have completely transformed.
A year...
To him, it’s just time that passes by while he paddles leisurely.
But to the young man before him...
"It’s only been a year, and you’ve accomplished no small feats, kid."
Liu Zhiyuan sighed deeply, "I was fully prepared, planning to cause trouble for the Nanyun Martial Mansion and avenge Beixuan’s manipulation... But before I even finished my plan, Zhou Qianmo was already cut down by your sword. You really are quick and decisive when it comes to revenge, kid."
He couldn’t help but shake his head and lament.
Zhou Qianmo was an old colleague of his... They had worked together for years, and even Liu Zhiyuan couldn’t help but approach his strength cautiously.
But who would have thought he would die so easily?
Xu Lingjun, this kid, turns out to be someone who doesn’t let vengeance sit overnight.
Xu Lingjun chuckled lightly, "Rare to meet after a long separation, is that all you want to say to me, Pavilion Master?"
"Of course not, you brat, you’ve really landed me in trouble!"
Liu Zhiyuan suddenly became indignant, angrily shouting, "Do you know how people outside are talking about me now?"
Xu Lingjun curiously asked, "Oh, how are they talking about you?"
"I now have a nickname outside, called ’Blind-Eyed Liu Zhiyuan’!"
Liu Zhiyuan angrily said, "They say how could a dignified Supreme Elder of the Cuowu Sect, Stream Master of the Wind Fist Style, joint winner of the Five Sects Martial Arts Competition and Four Mansions Trial, someone conferred as the Commander in Chief of the Polar Star Battlefield, only be a student here under me, saying that I’m blind-eyed, wasting talent and resources..."
He sighed deeply, saying, "But the problem is, although your previous performance in Beixuan Martial Mansion was outstanding, it was far from being extraordinary, right? I did plan to cultivate you well and utilize you better after you grew... But who could have thought you’d achieve so much so quickly, like you’ve been eating fertilizer?"
Xu Lingjun immediately smiled pleasantly.
"If I don’t pass on the position of Pavilion Master of the Beixuan Martial Mansion to you now, I’m afraid it will be difficult to satisfy everyone in the future, right?"
Liu Zhiyuan sighed with resentment, "Heaven help me, I’m old in age but not in spirit. I was planning on having children and gradually nurturing them to be the next Pavilion Master of Beixuan Martial Mansion."
Xu Lingjun said, "It’s alright... After all, I’m now holding multiple positions and am not really interested in being the Pavilion Master of Beixuan Martial Mansion anymore."
"Forget it, I’ll still give you an honorary Vice Pavilion Master position, otherwise, I’d be scolded to death. If I were to have an unexpected accident and die, it’d be appropriate for you to take over."
Liu Zhiyuan sighed, "If you remember our relationship, you should take care of my children when I pass away."
Xu Lingjun frowned, "Why so pessimistic?"
"It’s not pessimism, but in the coming years, I’m afraid the Great Xia Empire, even the entire Blue Star, will undergo unprecedented upheaval, and amid such fierce turmoil, no one can ensure their own safety... Even as a Pavilion Master, I might still have to go to the battlefield personally."
Liu Zhiyuan asked, "Do you know why the Tenth Military District was established on the Polar Star Battlefield?"
Xu Lingjun replied, "To eliminate the Chi Yu mysterious clan?"
Liu Zhiyuan rolled his eyes in exasperation, finding Xu Lingjun’s confidence somewhat speechless.
He sighed, "The Chi Yu mysterious clan’s strength can be ranked among the top in the mysterious races of the heavens. Your task is not to eliminate them; you can’t eliminate them. The true task of the Qisha Military District is to defend and contain!"
Liu Zhiyuan said, "The Nine Major Military Regions originally formed a fan shape, but now the Qisha Military District has become the protruding horn, pointing directly at the Chi Yu mysterious clan. Especially since the Qisha Military District was previously the outpost of the Chi Yu mysterious clan, this position becomes even more critical."
"To withstand the Chi Yu mysterious clan with this horn, then use the Transformation Capsule currently being mass-produced, carrying massive heavy equipment, to spread the nine major military regions outward in one go, forming a fan shape with your horn again."
He said, "You need to understand that among the closest mysterious races of the heavens, the Chi Yu mysterious clan is the most troublesome, and your Qisha Military District is a knife thrust into them. As we expand our gains, your task is to contain the Chi Yu mysterious clan and prevent them from acting recklessly... From this perspective, your mission is more arduous; this is indeed a protracted war!"
"I see."
Xu Lingjun finally understood, realizing that the setup of the Qisha Military District wasn’t just a reward, but a strategic necessity.
He said, "So, you probably understand my purpose, right, Pavilion Master?"
"Of course, I understand."
Liu Zhiyuan shook his head, "But in doing so, you’ve offended the other nine commanders... Remember, over ninety percent of the Four Great Martial Mansions’ graduates would go to the Polar Star Battlefield, and how they’re allocated is decided by the Nine Great Commanders. You’re directly rounding people up on Blue Star..."
"This is a special recruitment within the academy. Besides, I’m inherently part of Beixuan Martial Mansion. If the people from Beixuan Martial Mansion don’t support me, that would truly be unreasonable, right? They’ll understand."
Xu Lingjun said, "You mentioned my mission is daunting, so recruiting more examinees makes sense. Pavilion Master Zhang has already agreed to reserve a spot for me when I decide to graduate. You’re my people; do you think you could be less helpful than Pavilion Master Zhang?"
Liu Zhiyuan sighed, "But the problem is, while you were excellent, your performance at Beixuan Martial Mansion wasn’t remarkable enough for me to consider promoting you... Who could have imagined that you’d achieve so much so quickly, as if you had taken fertilizer?"
"I’m afraid if I don’t pass on the position of Pavilion Master of Beixuan Martial Mansion to you, it would be hard to convince the masses in the future, wouldn’t it?"
Liu Zhiyuan sighed, "God have mercy, I’m old but young at heart. I was planning on having a child and grooming them to be the future Pavilion Master of Beixuan Martial Mansion."
Xu Lingjun replied, "That’s okay... I’m already holding multiple positions, and frankly, I’m not interested in this Pavilion Master’s spot at Beixuan Martial Mansion anymore."
"All right, let me give you an honorary Vice Pavilion Master position then, otherwise I’m afraid people will curse me to death. Should anything happen to me, it’ll be convenient for you to take over."
Liu Zhiyuan sighed, "If you remember our friendship, do help me take good care of my children if anything happens to me."
Xu Lingjun frowned and said, "Why so pessimistic?"
"It’s not pessimism, but in the coming years, I’m afraid the Great Xia Empire, and even the entire Blue Star, will face unprecedented changes, and in such a violent upheaval, no one can guarantee they will remain unscathed... Even if I am the Pavilion Master, it’s very likely that I will also have to go to the battlefield."
Liu Zhiyuan asked, "Do you know why the Polar Star Battlefield needs to establish the Tenth Army?"
Xu Lingjun answered, "To annihilate the Chi Yu mysterious clan?"
Liu Zhiyuan rolled his eyes in exasperation at Xu Lingjun’s nonchalant confidence
He sighed and said, "The nine major military regions originally formed a single entity, and now your Qisha Military District is the point of a spear aimed back at the Chi Yu mysterious clan. This position is all the more important."
"Planning, already."
He asked Xu Lingjun, "When do you plan to take up your post?"
"Just about now already," Xu Lingjun said, giving a wry smile.
