Chapter 1751: Chapter 1751: Taking Matters Into My Own Hands
Li Feng’s gaze swept across Zhang Qiang’s face; the other party was likely not lying. He had Yue Shan and the others spread the news about recruiting Personal Guard Camp members, not genuinely intending to recruit personnel.
In Ancestor Dragon City for such a long time, he was well aware of the city’s strict hierarchical system. The families were the aristocrats, and those born in the Lower Three Rings were destined to be in the impoverished class, even though Ancestor Dragon City still had the Heaven Tower as a channel for promotion.
But in reality, it has become increasingly difficult to cross class barriers.
People like Zhang Qiang aren’t considered impoverished but should be counted as from a humble family; they have certain status and strength in the Lower Three Rings, lacking neither food nor clothing, and even have industries, yet their status remains inherently lower.
Not to mention comparing with those third-rate families, even the non-prominent families in the Sixth Ring can be high and mighty before them.
Having been an insider, Li Feng had witnessed the aristocratic families’ exclusion against humble families, even if you reach the Sixth Ring, you will face a series of challenges, and whether you can survive is also a small probability event.
Therefore, Li Feng could understand the despair Zhang Qiang spoke of.
Li Feng stood up, walked to Zhang Qiang, and patted his shoulder: "Hope is not given by others, but earned through one’s own battle. If you’ve made your choice, then we are comrades."
"This hopeless Ancestor Dragon City, where hope is unseen, will one day be broken by us."
Having said that, Li Feng looked at Zhang Qiang and said, "How many people are there in Nine Layers Mountain like you?"
Zhang Qiang nodded: "Not a majority, but not few either. However, not everyone has the same idea as me."
"Many have recognized reality long ago and found themselves a patron, becoming their lackeys. Even if just driven, people still flock to it, at least by relying on a family, some protection can be exchanged. After all, a dog still needs to watch its master."
"I have some strength so I have pulled together some who are not welcomed. Though I don’t know what they think, honestly, they probably don’t have any ideas. If they find a better way out, they won’t always follow me."
"Additionally, there are some others from humble origins, with decent skills and firm character, but are quite solitary, focusing solely on cultivation. Even when recruited by those Generals, they remain indifferent; they are regarded as stones in the latrines, smelly and hard, so no one looks for them."
"Essentially, they are divided into these categories."
Zhang Qiang said.
Li Feng nodded; it was as he had guessed. He had just arrived, no background nor connections, even if he could recruit people, they were mostly from humble origins like Zhang Qiang, and even not the best among them.
Zhang Qiang was an exception because they had interacted before.
"Hmm, but have you thought it through? Becoming my personal guard, the future won’t be easy; targets will abound, as those who can’t target me won’t be that courteous to you."
Li Feng still gave a precautionary reminder.
"Since I dared to come, my heart is hardened, but I can’t guarantee for my people."
Zhang Qiang hesitated and said.
Li Feng chuckled and said: "I’m not demanding, you better make it clear, those who are willing to come I do not reject, those not willing, parting well."
"You temporarily serve as my Personal Guard Captain; I am unfamiliar with people in the camp. If anyone wants to apply, you help with registration, but...!"
"My Personal Guard Camp is not open to just anyone; they can register first, but I will conduct a test later. Only those who pass the test are qualified to become my trusted aides, this you have to make clear."
"Furthermore, the open recruitment lasts only three days. Registration within three days counts for eligibility; after three days, I won’t recruit anymore. If you want to enter my Personal Guard Camp, it won’t be easy."
Li Feng said.
Zhang Qiang looked up at Li Feng; three days, there likely won’t be many who choose to join: "Really limit the time? Will three days be too short?"
"Three days are enough. Those who wish to come find three days long, those who don’t find three days short. Just do it this way."
"Yes."
Zhang Qiang nodded, then left.
"Wait."
"What are the Flag Master’s commands?"
"Remember to go out through the gate; climbing the wall to enter was fine, but now you are my Personal Guard Captain. If you still climb the wall to leave, I can’t afford that embarrassment."
Li Feng said.
Zhang Qiang’s face suddenly turned red: "Noted."
Watching Zhang Qiang depart, Li Feng sat back in his chair; three days should be enough for Tian Wenxin to lead the Fang Family out of Ancestor Dragon City, right?
Meanwhile, at Fengyun Tower.
An elegant room.
"The news is accurate; my cousin is at Nine Layers Mountain, though not in Vermilion Bird Camp, but Li Feng’s affair has spread, not difficult to hear the news."
Zheng Changge entered the private room, sat by the table and looked across at Bai Yi.
"Oh."
Bai Yi’s eyes moved and he said: "So, this Li Feng passed the Nine Layers Mountain assessment, and was rated with the Martial Strategy Hall’s Commander potential, is this true?"
"Absolutely true. Li Feng even received a summon from Nine Layers Mountain’s mountain chief, the living war god, and there are rumors he intends to take Li Feng as a personal disciple, although this is uncertain. However, Azure Dragon Camp’s Flag Master Murong Ye seems to have intentions against Li Feng."
"Murong Ye, that unparalleled general talent of Murong Family?"
"Yes, Murong Ye is indeed remarkable; he was favored by Nine Layers Mountain’s second elder and taken as a personal disciple, making waves at Nine Layers Mountain."
"His initiative to target Li Feng indeed confirms Li Feng receiving that favor; otherwise, Murong Ye wouldn’t lack that bit of tact, directly targeting Li Feng."
Zheng Changge said.
Bai Yi tapped his fingers on the chair, silent for a while. Zheng Changge sipped his tea and looked at Bai Yi who still hadn’t spoken.
"Li Feng has now grown, increasingly difficult to handle. Underground Palace City lost the Zeng Family and eight other families; although not our direct line, that Zeng Jingtian was a good piece, losing him is a pity."
"Now that Li Feng has joined Nine Layers Mountain and is favored, dealing with Li Feng is tough."
Nine Layers Mountain’s internal management is strict; killing Li Feng within is near impossible, furthermore, Li Feng now possesses Commander potential, likely caught the eye of the war god.
"Indeed, Li Feng is becoming increasingly hard to deal with, but, for this reason, I am increasingly interested."
"This time I will personally take action."
Bai Yi said.
"Hmm, what do you mean by personally?" Zheng Changge asked.
Bai Yi rose: "I also want to go to Nine Layers Mountain; it’s time to move, don’t forget my ancestor was once a war god, establishing Bai Family as a millennial dynasty."
