Chapter 1050: I Was Selected?

Hearing Qi Xiong's words, all the old ancestors present exchanged bewildered glances—what kind of reason is this?

Yunluo Shèngzhǔ gave Qi Xiong an incredulous look and said.

"Brother Qi, I didn't quite catch what you mean."

Somewhat dazed, upon hearing that, Qi Xiong gave a faint smile and said lightly.

"In the struggle for the ancestral land, each race will surely employ every means possible; to win, they will absolutely not consider anything else."

"That is indeed true."

"As for this Xu Jie, he is truly sly and vicious, adept at scheming against people; bringing him along will surely be useful."

"This...... Brother Qi, are you really that certain?"

Yunluo Shèngzhǔ still couldn't be sure, after all, Xu Jie's cultivation and battle prowess, frankly speaking, are not outstanding, and aside from the heart that Qi Xiong mentioned, there doesn't seem to be anything else.

"Just based on that, can he really be of use upon entering the myriad races' ancestral land?"

"You must know, in the struggle for the ancestral land, every quota is extremely precious; once the wrong person is chosen, the consequences are unimaginable."

"However, Qi Xiong has consistently shown great confidence, because he has indeed never seen anyone dirtier than Xu Jie."

"This kid's scheming methods come as easily as picking something up; Qi Xiong has high hopes for him."

"So, facing the doubts of the old ancestors, Qi Xiong spoke neither hurriedly nor slowly."

"As for this kid's ruthlessness, I dare not say there will be none after him, but he is certainly without precedent in antiquity; to put it this way, when he gets ruthless, he even sold his own master."

"Huh???"

"Upon hearing this, Yunluo Shèngzhǔ and the others became interested—selling even his own master? This guy is really ruthless."

"Brother Qi, please elaborate."

"He then recounted in detail how, back in Dongzhou, Xu Jie, in order to get a meal, went to the Law Enforcement Hall and sold Hong Zun."

"After hearing Qi Xiong's narration, the old ancestors all fell into silence, and only after a while did they speak up one after another."

"This...... is indeed an exceptional specimen."

"This kid is indeed different from the rest."

"In that case, we can also give him a quota."

"Not bad."

"Being able to do such a thing shows that this kid will surely become a great talent; going to the ancestral land to act as a strategist should pose no problem."

"Anyway, any means can be used in the ancestral land; the Human Race need not fear accusations of underhandedness—seizing the qi fortune is what truly matters, everything else is just clouds."

"Then let's give this kid a quota."

"Despite Qi Xiong's insistence, in the end the old ancestors still decided to give Xu Jie a quota."

"As for this, Xu Jie still knew nothing about it, or rather, he hadn't given the ancestral land much thought at all."

"After all, with so many strong ones in the Human Race, it's not yet time for our younger generation; the timing is still too early."

"But just as Xu Jie was cultivating in his usual orderly manner, the list of those entering the ancestral land was also finalized."

"On Divine Sword Peak, Xu Jie, who was cultivating, saw Zhao Zhengping rush in hurriedly."

"Junior Brother, you're still cultivating?"

"What else would I do if not cultivate?"

"Seeing Zhao Zhengping's anxious expression, Xu Jie was completely baffled."

"You've been selected."

"Selected for what?"

"The quota to enter the stationed place—your name is on the list."

"Huh???"

"Hearing that, Xu Jie himself was stunned—he had been selected? Impossible."

"Judging by cultivation, I'm not bad, but I still lag behind those senior experts."

"Furthermore, I can't cook, can't make pills, can't forge artifacts—what reason could there be for selecting me?"

"Xu Jie was utterly bewildered; he had never even imagined being selected, so he hadn't paid much attention to the myriad races' ancestral land."

"Although he had heard some things secondhand, he hadn't truly understood them."

"Now suddenly being told he had been selected, frankly speaking, Xu Jie for a moment really didn't know what to do."

"Seeing Xu Jie standing there dazed, Zhao Zhengping also grew anxious, pulling Xu Jie toward the outside of the courtyard."

"Don't just stand there—Master and the Shèngzhǔ are waiting for you in the main hall."

"Saying that, Zhao Zhengping pulled and dragged Xu Jie out of the courtyard, heading straight for the main peak."

"The two arrived together at the main peak, only to see Qi Xiong and Hong Zun already waiting there."

"Seeing the two enter, Hong Zun spoke with a strange expression."

"Xu Jie, upon entering the ancestral land this time, you must not be careless; in the days ahead, you should learn as much as possible about matters within the ancestral land."

"Hearing that, Xu Jie nodded dully."

"Yes, good, but................"

"Even now Xu Jie is still dazed—how did he get selected? It shouldn't be."

"Suspiciously looking at Qi Xiong and Hong Zun, Xu Jie asked."

"But Master, how........ could I have been selected?"

"This, it was the Shèngzhǔ who recommended you."

"The Shèngzhǔ?"

"Xu Jie turned his gaze toward Qi Xiong again—what did you recommend me for?"

"Facing Xu Jie's gaze, Qi Xiong also didn't hide anything, smiling faintly as he said."

Xu Jie, ah, don't you know what strengths you have?

I.......... don't know ah.

Xu Jie truly doesn't know; speaking of talent, his is indeed not bad, but in the ancestral land they don't consider talent, ah, and there's no time to let you improve.

Seeing this, Qi Xiong laughed.

You, ah, those involved are confused; although your cultivation isn't advantageous, you yourself have a huge advantage, ah.

Huh???

Your biggest advantage, kid, is your heart; going to the ancestral land this time, being a dog-headed military advisor is no problem.

Huh???

Is this an advantage? You're recommending me just because of this? Even the other great emperor ancestors all agreed?

When Qi Xiong said that, Xu Jie's expression turned extremely strange; he racked his brains, never expecting that this was the reason Qi Xiong recommended him, ah.

But I feel like you're not praising me, but scolding me, ah.

What do you mean by 'heart'? I, Xu San, am not heartless; it's just that my mind works a bit faster, you know—what's wrong with that?

Looking at Qi Xiong with a resentful gaze, facing Xu Jie's resentful stare, Qi Xiong simply ignored it and laughed.

Alright, from now on follow your Shīzūn closely, learn more about the ancestral land; when the time comes, there may be a need for you to contribute.

Leaving the main hall and staying by Hong Zun's side, Xu Jie still felt a mix of emotions, even doubting life a bit.

Shīzūn.

Hmm?

I...... am I really heartless?

Facing Xu Jie's question, Hong Zun glanced at him and coldly snorted.

What do you say? Someone who can even report their own Shīzūn—how could their heart not be dirty?

That's not..........

Why are you still bringing this up? Back then, it wasn't you, the Shīzūn, who first used tricks, you know?

Xu Jie only felt numb all over; what do you mean by 'heart'?

However, since the list has already been confirmed, it naturally won't be changed arbitrarily.

In the following period, Xu Jie followed Hong Zun closely, intensively studying the affairs of the myriad races' ancestral land.

According to the ancestors' conception, Xu Jie is to serve as the dog-headed military advisor; therefore, regarding the ancestral land's affairs, he must know them inside out.

Only then can his intelligence and wit be fully utilized to ruthlessly scheme against the other races; this is also Xu Jie's main task.