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Chapter 75: Born to be King
To be honest, although the scene was somewhat monotonous and lacked grandeur, Lian Yun's demeanor and actions while feeding the Vigilant Worm resembled that of a king nurturing fish in the royal garden.
His tone and expression were akin to a sovereign addressing his ministers behind him!
This made everyone present, who were unfit to be rulers, involuntarily feel a sense of respect and obedience.
It might sound exaggerated, but Zhou Tong, Jiang Ao, Murong Ying, and others couldn't help but feel this way!
The main reason was Lian Yun's so-called advice to Jiang Ao.
In today's world, with advanced technology, ordinary people can live to be one hundred or even one hundred thirty years old if they have enough wealth. Armed Ghost Hunters, due to their spiritual energy cultivation, can live to around one hundred fifty or sixty. Kings might live for one or two hundred years, and Monarchs likely even longer. However, it remains unclear since throughout history, no Monarch has ever died of natural causes!
Nevertheless, regardless of the circumstances, Jiang Ao, who was around forty years old, could not be described as inexperienced.
If he were an outsider, even a Monarch could potentially be outmaneuvered by Jiang Ao, making them understand what inexperience truly meant.
However, with Lian Yun speaking up, it was entirely different.
On the surface, Lian Yun implied that at Jiang Ao's current age, he should not lose his ambition. The underlying message was that Lian Yun himself would not lose his ambition at Jiang Ao's age either!
Perhaps it was because Lian Yun was still young that he would say such things! But as someone who had persevered through the world's rejection, Zhou Tong and the others had every reason to believe he could achieve this.
No matter when or where, Lian Yun would always forge ahead; no matter what setbacks he encountered, he would never be discouraged or give up!
This is what it means to be born a king!
Yet in response to everyone's "compliments," Lian Yun seemed unaffected and unperturbed. He continued feeding the Vigilant Worm a nutrient tablet and calmly said, "Well then, if there are no special matters at hand, let's proceed with the handover!"
As a king, he directly issued orders to the three 'landlords' of Fengdu.
Murong Ying's expression was somewhat perplexed, Jiang Ao's was complicated, while Zhou Tong's eyes sparkled with brilliance, though he concealed it. The three of them showed no dissatisfaction, only differing emotions.
"Hey! Before leaving Fengdu, perhaps I can offer you three free support opportunities!" Zhou Tong suddenly grinned mischievously, hiding a sense of pride.
However, Jiang Ao and Murong Ying were not pleased. It was simply because Zhou Tong had encountered the Cloud Emperor first and thought he could look down on them.
At that moment, Murong Ying suddenly laughed and said, "Why not let the Cloud Emperor follow my sister instead? We wouldn't want him to learn bad habits from Zhou Tong!"
This remark nearly twisted Zhou Tong's face in anger, but Lian Yun's response made him feel secretly pleased!
"Sister Murong, you may protect me with all your might, but only Zhou Tong can provide me with the necessary experience!"
In that instant, both Jiang Ao and Murong Ying's eyes sparkled with understanding.
They both knew what kind of person Zhou Tong was; they could easily imagine the kind of experience Lian Yun sought!
At the same time, Zhou Tong's request for the coordinates of all spirit herb locations hinted at his intentions.
"Heh heh! Very well, if the Cloud Emperor can achieve Ultimate Ascension to Kingship, I have no objection to letting the Four Guardians accompany you."
"Big brother~~"
"No need for more words. Although my mindset has aged, you are different. It's not that I haven't considered your futures; it's just that I haven't encountered suitable individuals! However, what I've seen in the Cloud Emperor today suggests that if he continues on this path, he will surely wield great power in the future! If you can follow him, I can rest assured!"
"Providing assistance in times of need is better than adding flowers to a brocade!" Zhou Tong suddenly wore a serious expression!
Jiang Ao's eyes turned icy but quickly softened again. He then shook his head slightly and said, "Forget it; you all decide for yourselves!"
Jiang Ao was well aware of the saying that helping someone in need is better than merely adding embellishments to their success. His reluctance stemmed from uncertainty about whether the Cloud Emperor could truly rise to power. Especially after taking the Explosive Ascension Pill, the desire to ascend seemed like an attempt to defy fate.
Although he had high hopes for Lian Yun, he could not be certain that Lian Yun could indeed reverse his destiny.
Thus, his words carried an implication of avoiding unnecessary flattery. It suggested that his teammates had already intended to follow the Cloud Emperor, but had refrained from pledging their loyalty immediately due to Jiang Ao's presence.
This was a sign of his care for his teammates, yet Zhou Tong's direct remarks undermined his plans!
However, Zhou Tong was acting for the sake of the Four Guardians.
If they chose to follow, they would become allies in the future, but Jiang Ao's schemes might lead them into trouble down the line, making them opportunists.
Yet Zhou Tong understood the capabilities of Jiang Ao and his companions. If they followed Lian Yun, they would undoubtedly become valuable aides. Therefore, Zhou Tong wanted them to express their intentions now, as a way to gauge their determination!
Zhou Tong was testing whether the Four Guardians were willing to stake their futures and lives on Lian Yun.
If they dared, they could be rewarded in the future; if not, no matter how capable they were, they would remain outsiders.
As Jiang Ao finished speaking, a resolute man behind him and the other three immediately cupped their hands towards Zhou Tong and declared, “The moment we leave this team is when we become subordinates of the Cloud Emperor!”
This statement still carried an opportunistic tone since they could easily wait until Lian Yun's position was confirmed before departing from Jiang Ao's team.
However, Zhou Tong's eyes lit up at this and he nodded in approval!
Their allegiance to Lian Yun before Zhou Tong indicated a level of self-awareness; for example, Zhou Tong was a minister while they were merely soldiers in the present. Even if they followed Lian Yun, they would still heed Zhou Tong's commands first.
This also allowed Zhou Tong to assess their loyalty and demonstrated that regardless of how the Cloud Emperor viewed them, they would wholeheartedly support him.
Having such a mindset towards loyalty was more than enough!
Zhou Tong was aware of the situation of the others; they were grateful for Jiang Ao's kindness, and until Jiang Ao spoke, they would not leave his side.
However, Lian Yun seemed indifferent to this loyalty, continuing to feed the Vigilant Worm in front of him.
This left the others feeling a bit lost and anxious, sensing that Lian Yun did not seem to value them ordinary people at all.
Yet Zhou Tong, Jiang Ao, and Murong Ying were not surprised. They could all feel that Lian Yun truly had no intention of establishing a power base!
Out of nowhere, Zhou Tong and the others thought that Lian Yun might be contemplating what kind of force to create—one that could serve as a hands-off Keeper.
Jiang Ao casually walked over to Lian Yun and looked at the Vigilant Worm, asking, "Are you planning to feed this Vigilant Worm until it's full?"
"Everything has two sides; when it's hungry, its vigilance is at its peak. Once it's full, will it become lazy?"
Jiang Ao shook his head, thinking that Lian Yun's reasoning was merely pointless verification!
Turning around, Jiang Ao smiled amiably and said, "In these past few years, we've gathered less than ten times. This is the first time without deceit or pretense. After this, it may be hard to find another moment like this. How about we drink a toast as a farewell?"
(End of Chapter)
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