Section 8, The Second Generation Heir
Wu Jiagongzi Wu Huang grew up in such an environment
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Just as Long Yuntian was planning to indulge in a hearty meal, he suddenly froze, for he keenly sensed that he was being 'targeted.' This was a feeling akin to being locked onto by a venomous snake, a sensation unique to high-level martial artists. When one is being maliciously watched by another, this feeling arises.
Having an army in hand lends weight to one's words, thus the Ministry of War can be considered to have a firm grip on real power
Wu Ruiyuan, the Minister of War of the Zhuque Empire, is a direct descendant of Emperor Zhu Yu. Like Prime Minister Wen Siyuan, he has recently risen to prominence through the influence of the royal family of the Zhuque Empire. Although his family history can be considered long-standing, it was previously regarded as an ordinary family, and there remains a significant gap when compared to the powerful aristocratic families that dominate the court.
One is the Zhu family of emperors, and the other is the Long family, as both possess peak masters. If a master at the Martial Saint level wishes to kill, it would be futile to rely on five thousand city defense troops, even fifty thousand would be of no use.
To prevent the Ministry of War from becoming a puppet, the emperors of the Zhuque Empire allocated the city defense forces responsible for maintaining the security of the Zhuque Empire to the Ministry of War
Grand Marshal Long Zhantian is correct; Long Yuntian's battle energy realm has already reached the peak of the acquired stage. Further cultivation will yield only limited progress in his power, relying solely on opportunities or sudden enlightenment.
In fact, this is also because this fellow saw Long Yuntian's extraordinary demeanor and bright attire. If it were an ordinary person in tattered clothes, these individuals would have rushed forward and knocked him to the ground long ago
Therefore, the Minister of War, Wu, was only wary of two families; even the Chancellor, who is reputed to be the foremost among all officials, received only limited respect from the Wu family
Does this young master really look so easy to bully? Is my act as a second-generation rich kid not professional enough? Long Yuntian thought to himself, feeling frustrated.
"Hehe, Old Wei, you are overthinking. Which prominent noble in Zhuque City do I not know? This person looks unfamiliar; he must be from some small place or an insignificant character. Since that is the case, why should my Wu family take him to heart?" The young man laughed arrogantly and said, "Old Wei, you have become more cautious as you grow older in the martial world."
"Hehe, that's good." The proud young man smiled with satisfaction. "An eighth-level magic crystal? Hehe, it truly is quite rare."
"Yes, young master, I am certain that it is a magical sword, and it is likely not just an ordinary magical sword. The magic crystal on it is probably the core of a level 8 fire-type magical beast," Old Wei stated with conviction. "As you know, the battle energy I practice is also of the fire attribute, so I should not be mistaken."
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A few dozen meters behind Long Yuntian, two individuals stood. One was a young man, appearing to be in his twenties, with a distinctive arrogance typical of a second-generation rich. Beside him stood an old man who looked to be in his fifties or sixties. The two gazed at Long Yuntian with eyes full of greed, akin to seasoned lechers fixating on a stunning beauty, their expressions revealing desire and possessiveness
This time, he was simply unfortunate, belonging to the same kind of sorrow as the son of the Minister of Public Security provoking the son of the Chairman of the Military Commission
Just now, Long Yuntian had been watching the scene unfold, but he never expected that someone would actually set their sights on him.
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Upon entering the innate realm, martial artists will face a new world. The separation of battle energy from the body will form an indomitable innate battle energy, significantly enhancing the martial artist's abilities in various aspects
"Young Master, should we inquire about the identity of the other party? Someone capable of wielding an eighth-level magic sword must have some background," Wei Lao said with a composed demeanor. "Moreover, judging by their appearance, they do not seem to be an ordinary person; it is likely that their family holds some status."
"What’s the matter? Is there something going on?" Long Yuntian smiled as he looked at the dozens of soldiers in front of him
"Old Wei, are you certain that the sword in his hand is a magical sword?" The arrogant young man looked at the Chiyan Sword hanging at Long Yuntian's waist, asking greedily.
Long Yuntian, dressed in a white robe and with a red flame sword hanging at his waist, walked along the main street of Zhuque City, taking the opportunity to experience the local customs and culture of this otherworldly realm
The 5,000 city defense troops, while not numerous, are also not few; they can barely be considered a large army in Zhuque City. After all, according to the laws of the Zhuque Empire, the number of private troops maintained by nobles cannot exceed 300, and the regular army is stationed outside Zhuque City, only permitted to enter with orders.
In the eyes of the average person, the battle energy within oneself fluctuates between strong and weak, and this can be attested by the old man
Long Yuntian was aware that the fluctuation of his battle aura seemed to be due to the suppression of the Xuanyuan Sword, so outsiders could not determine the extent of his cultivation level; they could only sense that there was battle aura within him.
The innate realm is a watershed for martial artists, and countless martial artists on the continent of the gods are stalled at the acquired peak, unable to advance further
Long Yuntian sensed the fluctuations of battle aura emanating from the old man; it was at the level of the postnatal stage, perhaps not much inferior to his own. Even if it was not at the peak of the postnatal stage, it was certainly of a kind that was extremely close to it.
Listening to the various shouts and smelling the diverse aromas, Long Yuntian could not help but swallow his saliva
The family's power has fostered an air of arrogance that is unmatched, with the oppression of men and the domination of women becoming a commonplace occurrence, characterized by cunning exploitation and ruthless plunder
It is evident that this individual recognizes and understands Master Wu, as well as his intentions, because for Master Wu, acts of cunning and plunder are simply a part of daily life
"Stop, peptide!" A loud shout rang out behind Long Yuntian, as dozens of soldiers rushed forward, surrounding him with their spears, presenting a fierce and intimidating appearance
Zhuque City is the capital of the Zhuque Empire, characterized by a prosperous economy and thriving commerce
Five thousand city defense troops are sufficient to swiftly eliminate a noble family in the blink of an eye, thus the nobles in Zhuque City still dare not offend the Minister of War; there are only two exceptions to this rule.
Old Wei smiled faintly, as if he felt he had overthought the matter a bit.
Oh.
However, to break through the acquired peak and advance to the innate level, besides talent and diligence, opportunity is the most important factor. Therefore, Long Yuntian is not in a hurry to cultivate battle qi; instead, he plans to stroll around Zhuque City to learn about the customs and culture of the other world
According to the laws of the Zhuque Empire, the Ministry of War is a department with substantial power. The military of the Zhuque Empire should be under the dual leadership of the Ministry of War and the Marshal's Office. However, laws are ultimately laws, and there is still a certain gap between them and reality
In this sense, the image of Long Dashao as a second-generation wealthy individual is quite successful
With every step, there was a sway; after swaying for quite a while, my waist felt sore. Long Yuntian could not comprehend what was enjoyable about this feeling, even though Young Master Long had already reached the pinnacle of the acquired stage.
Wu Huang made a beckoning gesture with his finger towards dozens of patrolling city defense soldiers in the distance. A soldier, who was clearly the leader, quickly understood the intention and hurried over, bowing and nodding to Young Master Wu.
This is a warning of battle intent
Long Yuntian held a folding fan, swaying with every three steps, embodying the typical image of a second-generation wealthy heir
It seems that the other party's gaze is indeed not very impressive
The old man is a martial sage, yet he cannot clearly assess his own battle aura level. Instead, he must rely on exerting all his strength to strike him once in order to make a judgment. Therefore, Long Yuntian does not believe that the other party can accurately know their own cultivation level. This implies that the other party is very likely to regard him as an ordinary martial artist
The Long family is a super family with a thousand-year heritage, possessing unparalleled influence in the military. Throughout generations, the Long family has produced numerous experts, so much so that not only a small Ministry of War, but even the emperor of the Zhu family finds himself powerless against the military. Consequently, the Ministry of War inevitably faces the fate of being rendered ineffective.
Do not be fooled by the current cheerful demeanor of Young Master Long; in reality, he is feeling an immense sense of frustration within.
In his previous life, Long Yuntian spent his days as a thief, and what he envied the most were those idle second-generation rich who leisurely played with dogs and walked birds. Therefore, in this life, whenever he had the opportunity, he planned to experience that lofty feeling.
"What do you think you're doing? Planning to leave after stealing something?" A soldier, clearly the leader, glared fiercely at Long Yuntian. "Hand over the stolen goods immediately, or don't blame us for being rude. I'm giving you a chance to confess right now."