Chapter 199: Mouthpiece (Guo Ming Version)

"The quality of the Great Five Elements Auspicious Beast Scripture is still a question mark; it seems I have to wait until you, Brother Chu, reach Rank 2 to notarize it." Guo Ming took out a jade slip, his expression not very good.

As he spoke, he handed the jade slip to Chu Danqing.

Chu Danqing took it and immediately said: "It's probably difficult; Paradise Points might decrease, but the rating is indispensable."

He estimated that at least an A-level rating was needed, but the problem was that ratings were already precious, and Chu Danqing had used them all in the training room; where would he have extra ratings?

"It's fine, leave it with Brother Chu first; if you can't pay, just follow me back." Guo Ming comforted him.

He actually didn't think highly of Chu Danqing's wallet either.

"Speaking of which, following Brother Chu, although there have been no family resources in the past half month, the progress has actually been two points faster."

"Is it because of this spirit attribute?" Guo Ming asked this question.

Xiong Zhigang on the side expressed his approval: "Yes, Heavenly King Shenwei is indeed capable, but in these fifteen days, my mind has been much more active than in the past."

"That's right, previously it was all fighting and killing, so you didn't get to experience the effect of spirit." Chu Danqing gave an affirmative answer.

It was also thanks to the Five Elements Living Dao Foundation, Spirit Control Basic/Mastery, and Spirit Wisdom Clarity that Guo Ming and Xiong Zhigang also obtained 27 points of spirit attribute.

Although it was temporary, the gains were not small.

Having received confirmation, Guo Ming's face also showed joy: "Then I will have to rely on Brother Chu more in the future."

"Although there is guidance from famous teachers at home, the master leads you through the door, and cultivation depends on the individual."

"Under the 27 points of spirit blessing given to me by Brother Chu, it is as if I am in harmony with heaven and man; places that were obscure and difficult to understand in the past are now handled with ease."

"This is far more precious than the progress of mana."

Guo Ming attributed all the credit to Chu Danqing.

It was indeed Heavenly King Shenwei's teaching that gave him a place to exert his spirit, but the one who spent the money was Chu Danqing.

Whether it was inviting him to train or Heavenly King Shenwei's salary, it was all paid out of Chu Danqing's own pocket.

"Yes, otherwise my military path cultivation would not only have an unclear and bumpy road ahead, but there would also be a pile of problems right now." Xiong Zhigang echoed: "This time, it saved me at least three years of hard training."

Xiong Zhigang was different from Guo Ming; he didn't use mana cultivation as an improvement, but his own military strategy attainments, so cultivation was secondary, and learning could improve his Command value.

"You're welcome; next time I achieve an S-level rating, I will find you to train again." Chu Danqing said with a smile.

Anyway, ratings and Paradise Points had to be used; as a summoning-type Apostle, bringing his own permanent summoned objects and allies into the training room to train was very reasonable.

The only disadvantage was that temporary summoned objects summoned from equipment couldn't train together.

It wasn't that he hadn't tried; Heavenly King Shenwei said you could let them out, but he wouldn't pay attention to them.

Then Chu Danqing didn't summon them, because his mana was being used to support Da Bai's cultivation; how could he have other mana to maintain these summoned objects?

So he gave up on it.

"Then there are two things." Chu Danqing said: "It relates to the subsequent development of the three of us brothers."

As soon as Chu Danqing said this, Guo Ming and Xiong Zhigang's expressions became serious; after all, it was about serious business.

"In the next trial, I want to do the talent awakening task; the difficulty will certainly not be small."

"The importance is consistent with the rank promotion assessment, and it might even be more important." Chu Danqing said.

"Brother Chu, rest assured, I am on standby all day." Guo Ming said immediately.

Previously, Chu Danqing was just a resource channel, but now he was also preaching, teaching, and resolving doubts.

Even without mentioning the effect of harmony between heaven and man brought by the spirit attribute, the instructor alone had already far exceeded his imagination.

As the strongest person present, he could perceive that even if it was just a clone, Heavenly King Shenwei could easily crush the Taiping Dao Master with a single finger.

Such a strong person condescended to teach them in such detail; it was because they were basking in Chu Danqing's light; otherwise, where would they enjoy this kind of treatment?

The further they went, the deeper the bond between these allies and Chu Danqing became.

The stronger Chu Danqing was, the more beneficial it was for them.

Although Xiong Zhigang didn't have enough vision due to his background like Guo Ming, his rapid growth couldn't be fake.

"I will instruct my subordinates to gather and arrive within a quarter of an hour." Xiong Zhigang really couldn't respond immediately.

He couldn't let these hundreds of troops wear heavy armor and carry weapons to follow him all the time.

Soldiers were also people; they really couldn't hold on.

"Commander Xiong, you don't need to be so anxious; I will summon you in advance."

"To save you from being in a rush and causing problems." Chu Danqing didn't have overly harsh requirements.

Xiong Zhigang and Guo Ming's situations were different; he generally didn't look for him for urgent matters.

"The second thing is related to Commander Xiong." Chu Danqing said, taking out the basic skill crystal, and then explained the matter of strategic commission and the speculation that treasure-type items were invalid.

This made Xiong Zhigang silent.

"In these days, the Emperor is indeed wary of me, and is weakening my military and political power both openly and secretly."

"Xiong thanks Mr. Chu for his help, but to ask Xiong to commit treason is absolutely impossible." Xiong Zhigang's tone carried embarrassment.

He knew that Chu Danqing's kindness to him was too great for him to repay, but he couldn't rebel.

"I didn't ask you to rebel; you can expand your territory externally and incorporate those foreign neighboring countries into your territory." Guo Ming spoke before Chu Danqing could.

"Between a ruler who guards the status quo and one who expands territory, your Taichang Emperor will surely know which one is more beneficial to himself."

Guo Ming's words sounded fine at first glance, but there was a big problem here.

He was already deeply wary; now you want him to continue expanding? Adding another DEBUFF of "merit overshadowing the master," right?

As long as the Taichang Emperor made a slight mistake or Xiong Zhigang's meaning was misunderstood by his subordinates, then the next scene would be the Chenqiao Mutiny and the yellow robe being put on.

By that time, it wouldn't be a question of whether Xiong Zhigang wanted to rebel, but the measures his subordinates would take to achieve the merit of following the dragon and to survive.

Once it reached this point, if Xiong Zhigang didn't rebel, he would be the first to die.

By then, his subordinates would only want to follow the dragon, but they wouldn't care who that dragon was.

Things had reached this point; they were either meritorious ministers following the dragon or souls under the blade; there was no choice.

How could the Taichang Emperor let go of Xiong Zhigang, who had overwhelming power, merit overshadowing the master, and held heavy troops, and a series of other things that could effectively threaten him?

The soldiers and troops would be scattered, and Xiong Zhigang and his direct line would surely die.

"This I..." Xiong Zhigang had been an official for so many years; how could he not hear Guo Ming's words of boiling a frog in warm water?

"Why are you stuttering? You don't want to rebel, and you don't want to expand territory?" Guo Ming provoked him.

This involved Chu Danqing's growth; Guo Ming naturally had to choose his side well.

Chu Danqing found it hard to say these things, so he had to say them.

It wasn't that Guo Ming was ignorant; how could he not see the importance of basic-tier skill crystals?

Whether used to synthesize mastery-tier skills or for sale, they could bring huge benefits to Chu Danqing.

The stronger Chu Danqing was, the greater the benefits for himself and others.

"Brother Chu has exhausted his efforts for us; it's hard for him to say unpleasant things, so how about I say them?" Guo Ming continued: "You have also witnessed how the trial tasks of Paradise are."

"In the last trial, the Apostle Cave God, fortunately, had the Son of Heaven explode himself to help, otherwise even I couldn't have killed him."

"Later, there was the Holy Mother Empress Dowager transformed by a great demon from another world; it was Brother Chu who had the foresight to urge me to break through to Rank 3."

"Otherwise, even if Brother Chu could escape with his life, the losses would be heavy."

"Twenty thousand Paradise Points and 1 point of random attribute; do you know how much Brother Chu has to risk his life to exchange for them?"

"And when Brother Chu gifted you military strategy and pills, he didn't even blink when spending ten thousand Paradise Points."

"The S-level training room is only this price in Paradise Points." Guo Ming directly used moral and grace kidnapping.

Chu Danqing still had to summon Xiong Zhigang in the future; although he would feel uncomfortable in his heart, Xiong Zhigang would give up if he didn't want to.

The role of Guo Ming as a third party was reflected.

Xiong Zhigang was left speechless and ashamed.

People didn't ask you to rebel; they just asked you to expand territory, and you didn't want to.

"I think it's still better to..." Chu Danqing opened his mouth, thinking about using a peaceful evolution method; after all, the ones who suffered in the end if they fought were the common people.

But before he could finish, Xiong Zhigang said first: "Little Brother Guo is right; it is I, Xiong, who failed to consider Mr. Chu's difficulties."

"I am practicing the military strategy obtained through Mr. Chu's favor and using the pills gifted by Mr. Chu."

"Yet the return to Mr. Chu is negligible."

"Expanding territory is a good thing; now that we are sharpening our weapons, it is time to show our skills." Xiong Zhigang decisively chose to agree.

He could still clearly position his status.

Without Chu Danqing, Guo Ming could still help.

It was just that he brought his own troops and the Paradise Points consumed were few, which gave him an advantage.

However, compared to Guo Ming, his strength was lower, and he had disadvantages such as slow response and bloated personnel.

"Then I will trouble Commander Xiong." Chu Danqing ultimately chose to go with the flow.

He knew that doing so would lead to war, but when poor, one should improve oneself; with his current strength, he couldn't reach the level of helping the world when successful.

"Mr. Chu is too polite; I am also doing this for a good reputation that will be recorded in history." Xiong Zhigang couldn't help but mock himself.

Hearing Xiong Zhigang agree, Guo Ming changed his tone calmly: "After all, it is a matter that benefits the country and the people."

"I will organize some technology and policies to increase productivity for you, and find some improved crops and livestock for you." Chu Danqing suddenly said: "With enough productivity, there will be a foundation to create a peaceful and prosperous age."

No need to be too high-end; just go to the planting-system and breeding-system life-system Apostles and spend money to buy them.

For example, modern improved sweet potatoes, corn, and things like white-feathered chickens, Landrace pigs, etc.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 200 =====