Chapter 1113: Longevity: My Steady Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Stable Chapter 1113: Each Harboring Their Own Thoughts!

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Gu Chenzhou saw him remain silent for a long while, thinking he was hesitating, and quickly spoke again, his tone several degrees more serious than before: "Direct Disciple Xu, I'm putting my words right here.

As long as you can make this Tianhe Yueji Flower bloom within a hundred years.

From now on, as long as I still sit in this position of Deputy Justice of Yaoguang Star for a single day, you can do whatever you want on Yaoguang Star.

Want to bring in whoever you want, want to arrange whatever position you want.

I won't ask, won't care, and will agree to everything."

He paused, then added: "Besides, the intelligence network of the Yaoguang Star Foreign Affairs Office covers the entire Beidou Star Domain, and even extends to the Endless Star Domain and the Chaos Sea.

Over these years, the movements of various powers, the migration of Outer Realm Foreign Races, and the circulation of resources between star domains—I have a record of it all in my hands.

As long as you need it, I'll hand it over immediately!"

The words fell.

Gu Chenzhou stared fixedly at Xu Zhangqing, his eyes carrying the resolve of a desperate gamble.

What he was gambling on was the other party's agreement.

What a Direct Disciple who had just joined the Xianfu lacked right now was exactly these things.

Xu Zhangqing looked at his eager expression, did not agree immediately, but instead asked back: "Justice Gu, aren't these conditions of yours quite heavy even before the Elders of the Xianfu?"

Gu Chenzhou gave a wry smile: "To be honest with you, everything I can offer in this life is just these.

And the things that could truly move an Elder, I simply cannot produce.

But you are different; you are a Direct Disciple of the Great Dao Venerable, and your road ahead is still very long.

These few things of mine may not count for much in your future, but for now, they should still carry some weight."

Xu Zhangqing nodded.

The other party was indeed a smart man.

The promise was heavy, but not so heavy as to make him feel it was a burden.

One could say it was exactly at the scale he could accept.

Xu Zhangqing suddenly turned his head, looking toward Zhang Zaizhi: "Elder Zhang."

Zhang Zaizhi quickly responded: "Here."

Xu Zhangqing chuckled lightly: "You heard that too; please be a witness."

Zhang Zaizhi's expression turned serious upon hearing this, and he nodded solemnly: "Yes."

Xu Zhangqing stood up, then cupped his hands toward Gu Chenzhou: "Justice Gu, within a hundred years, the Tianhe Yueji Flower will definitely be delivered into your hands."

Upon hearing these words, Gu Chenzhou's body trembled.

On that face full of wrinkles, he was first stunned for a moment.

Then, all the tension and unease dissolved in that instant.

He abruptly stood up and also bowed respectfully to Xu Zhangqing: "Direct Disciple Xu, I entrust my life to you!"

Once the words were settled, there wasn't much left to talk about.

Gu Chenzhou personally saw Xu Zhangqing and Zhang Zaizhi to the bottom floor of the Star Tower.

At parting, he solemnly handed a Storage Ring into Xu Zhangqing's hands.

Inside the ring, besides a seed of the Tianhe Yueji Flower, there was also a Jade Slip with cultivation instructions detailed to the extreme, as well as the Star Spirit Liquid and Taiyin Yueji Original Liquid that Gu Chenzhou had collected over the years.

In his words, these auxiliary materials, though not world-rare treasures, were somewhat helpful for cultivating the Tianhe Yueji Flower.

Xu Zhangqing did not decline, and accepted them all.

Seven-colored radiance unfolded, Kong Ling carried the two of them as they rose into the air, flying toward the Jie Xing.

After leaving Yaoguang Star, Xu Zhangqing stood on Kong Ling's back, holding that Storage Ring in his hand, and after a moment of silence, he said: "Elder Zhang."

Zhang Zaizhi quickly said: "Here."

Xu Zhangqing asked in a deep voice: "When will the Cosmic Tide roughly begin?"

Zhang Zaizhi pondered for a moment, then shook his head: "Direct Disciple Xu, this really can't be said for sure.

Not to mention that the Cosmic Tide occurs without any pattern, what's more, this transmission only said it was about to arise, but gave no exact time.

However..."

He thought for a moment, then added: "Once the Cosmic Tide appears, it won't end immediately.

It is not a gust of wind, but a continuous fluctuation.

From the initial rise of the tide to its peak, and then to its gradual decline, it takes as short as several months, or as long as several years.

Moreover, it is currently still in the preparation stage; various powers are gathering manpower and allocating supplies. By the time they truly enter the Chaos Sea, it will probably take some time."

Xu Zhangqing, upon hearing this, made up his mind: "In other words, if there is something that requires me to leave for a trip, I can still make it?"

Zhang Zaizhi nodded: "As long as you return before the tide recedes, you won't miss it.

Moreover, if there is an emergency, the transmission will definitely include a warning.

Since there isn't one this time, it shows there is still plenty of time.

What's wrong?

You want to leave!"

"Mm."

Xu Zhangqing gazed at the Yu Heng Star gradually appearing ahead, his gaze somewhat distant: "I want to make a trip to the Tai Xu Lie Yuan."

Zhang Zaizhi was stunned: "Tai Xu Lie Yuan?"

"That place isn't close at all!"

Xu Changqing did not explain the reason.

The reason he agreed to Gu Chenzhou's request was indeed that he had other plans.

Cultivating the Tianhe Yueji Flower was no great challenge for him.

With a Fifth-Grade Spirit Field in hand, plus the support of Creation Power and the Law of Time, bringing a single flower to maturity within a hundred years was more than enough.

But the conditions Gu Chenzhou had promised were the true necessities.

The intelligence network!

Entry and exit permits!

The freedom to arrange personnel!

These things could not be obtained by a Ninth Direct Disciple alone in a short time.

There was no way around it; Xu Changqing's foundation in the Beidou Xianfu was too shallow.

For now, the only person he could use was Zhang Zaizhi.

But he had never forgotten that his family and friends were still in Tai Xu Lie Yuan.

Now, although he had gained a foothold in the Beidou Xianfu, the Spirit Grass Office was not his private domain, and placing so many people in one place was obviously inappropriate.

But Yaoguang Star was different.

Gu Chenzhou held actual power over the Yaoguang Star Foreign Affairs Office, and as the gateway to the Beidou Star Domain, various resources circulated frequently there; arranging personnel and building influence was simply perfect.

And with Gu Chenzhou's promise, Xu Changqing could arrange a legitimate position for his family and friends on Yaoguang Star.

No longer relying on others, no longer watching people's expressions.

And this was what he wanted!

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Kong Ling flew very fast.

Returning from Yaoguang Star to Yu Heng Xing took less than half an hour.

When the verdant fields appeared in his sight again, Xu Changqing withdrew his thoughts.

After landing, Zhang Zaizhi suddenly said: "Disciple Xu."

Xu Changqing paused: "What is it?"

Zhang Zaizhi stepped half a step closer and said in a low voice: "There is something I've thought about and still feel I should mention to you."

Xu Changqing nodded slightly: "Speak."

Zhang Zaizhi weighed his words and said slowly: "The actual power of Yaoguang Star is indeed in the hands of Vice Director Gu Chenzhou."

He controls the Jie Xing, intelligence, and diplomacy, almost holding all power in one hand.

But the Yaoguang Star Foreign Affairs Office still has a true Director.

Xu Changqing raised his eyebrows: "That is also where my doubt lies; where is he?"

Zhang Zaizhi explained: "That Director almost never appears."

He has delegated all power to Gu Chenzhou and remains in seclusion year-round.

Some say he does not want to manage affairs.

Others say he is deliberately avoiding them.

But there is an indisputable fact……

Xu Changqing asked curiously: "What?"

Zhang Zaizhi took a deep breath and said word by word: "Behind that Director who never manages affairs is the First Personal Disciple Zhen Yuanzi!"