Chapter 657
Chapter 657 - 637: Subcontracting
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Lu Ping’an’s ability isn’t scientific at all? Doesn’t make sense at all? Of course, after all...
"...It seems that my Life Bank, in its self-analysis, is Rule-level...I didn’t understand before, but now looking back, starting my Talent Abilities at the seventh-tier when I awakened is indeed outrageous, no wonder it trampled over the common sense and axiom in the eyes of those researchers."
In a certain sense, on the path of the Life system, Lu Ping’an’s starting point is Big Cat’s endpoint... at least, he set off carrying her legacy.
With such a high starting point, mastering the Rule-level life system concept power, he can naturally trample over the common sense and axioms mentioned by ordinary Gardeners.
This is not a miracle or an inconceivable paradox but simply the strong suppressing the weak, using force to overpower, forcibly rewriting the real world...
"They should have guessed something, right?"
"Of course, no one is a fool. From the moment they saw the incredibly fertile land, they already had some guesses. But now is different from before... Look at your overconfident superiors during this time of great struggle, instead of dying slowly, they can’t go all-in."
Lu Ping’an agrees with Big Cat’s words.
Since his return, his pace has accelerated significantly, due in part to changing times.
On one hand, the value of the "Big Cat’s legacy" he inherited has clearly depreciated... There are so many divine statuses and Divine Foundation in the Silent Mountain Range World that still haven’t been digested by those big shots. Compared to those existences, Lu Ping’an doesn’t even count as a small snack.
And even if there were informed people, just looking at the theory, Lu Ping’an is the lucky one who inherited Big Cat’s legacy. Even if he accidentally obtained the treasure, it would only be a reduced version... The once glorious Divine Kingdom of Big Cat is now just rubble, and everything must start anew.
And now Lu Ping’an is just a third-tier, considering the Sophist, even if he were to die now, and "drop" something, it would just be a discounted taboo item of the Bronze level.
As a matter of fact, the probability of obtaining a taboo item from killing a professional is originally very low. It’s just that many people were willing to bet before, also betting that Lu Ping’an would not be able to digest everything at that time, and something would be left behind when he died.
In the previous environment, those poor guys who were stuck just below the Rule-level for decades would fight to the death over a single bit of Divine Foundation; now, the Foreign Domain gate is wide open, and there’s really no need for internal fighting... The key is that they can’t afford internal fighting now!
"Now is not the same as half a year ago. Those Churches are being watched by the Official... and other Churches. A Proper God’s spot can make them report each other by real name. Before it was many strong people competing, now it’s one superpower dominating, with that superpower holding the lifeline of other forces."
This reasoning is actually quite realistic. In times of fragile social order and weak official credibility, the security and stability of society will be greatly reduced, and those who possess treasures are prone to be robbed.
However, in times when the Official is strong, public security will naturally improve, and most "robbers" must consider the consequences of their crimes, especially since...
"...Heh, I never thought that my once nonchalant identity would become my greatest protection, and also the basis for me to be a bit reckless."
Lu Ping’an’s position is not high, but his background is that of the Eastern Country’s Official. He is a policeman, and an Official person.
Even in previous years, those lucky ones who accidentally obtained treasures would take the initiative to seek refuge in a major Church. Only a major force could protect their safety... And now, no individual Church or person dares to confront the Official, and no major force could be bigger than the Eastern Country Official.
The Eastern Country Official, who holds the overall situation, doesn’t even need to take action on their own, they can simply use the "Proper God spot" as a false name to make the True God Church suffer from its peers’ joint attacks.
In this way, Lu Ping’an, who has "sought refuge" with the Eastern Country Official, naturally has the most reliable protection... Of course, he also has to show enough value to be worth continued "investment."
Understanding all this, Lu Ping’an has inevitably become a high-profile figure since his return. He originally didn’t believe that there were confidential files in this world that would not leak or be spread everywhere, and his own affairs would sooner or later be uncovered.
So instead of cowering in fear while waiting for Doomsday, why not go with the flow of the times and make a push?
"As long as I run fast enough, sorrow won’t catch up with me... Ahem, as long as my strength progresses fast enough, those big troubles will turn into small ones. At the same time, showing my value, I’ll become more important and more secure."
Times have changed, as have development styles. Lu Ping’an, too, has naturally come to the forefront... Half a year ago, he didn’t even have time to hide from many things.
But now, he guesses that some superiors are looking into his files, and as long as he shows "relative loyalty," he can receive the treatment a "Rule-level seed" should have.
This is not unique to Lu Ping’an, but just plain cost calculation – even if you find the legacy of a Quasi-God and, with luck, give it to a suitable person, you can only create a Rule-level at most... In most cases, it turns out to be fruitless.
But now, there’s no need to take a gamble. This future seed with a high probability of breaking through to the Rule-level has already pledged loyalty to your influence. Moreover, his background is clean, and there’s a handle in the hands of the officials. He even has a few merit medals. There’s no reason not to try and prioritize protecting him first.
Lu Ping’an’s thought process is very direct, and from the results, the effect is quite good.
A few days ago, he received an invitation to attend a young cadre training course at the Changping State Government... Uh, what qualifications does a special agent like Lu Ping’an have to attend this state-level official internal cadre training based on his seniority and rank?
𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢
At the Changping State level, they should be able to view his records, and the other party’s expression of goodwill also makes Lu Ping’an decide to speed up his pace... If he doesn’t accelerate his development while the wind direction is favorable, is he going to wait for the era to change again and take the initiative to play against the wind?
Only what he obtains is tangible, and no painting of cake can compare to a tangible promotion. Even Ping’an himself is not sure how long this favorable wind can last.
It’s because he has a clear idea that Lu Ping’an is determined to recruit Professor Wen and his team and form his own logistics team.
Looking at the busy gardeners, Lu Ping’an is genuinely joyful. His main profession’s progress has been quite subtle. Although it’s fast, there are also quite a few shortcomings and weaknesses.
Now, with these professionals, he can feel a lot more relaxed... The strength of a gardener ultimately depends on how many magic plants they have as a reserve.
Previously, relying on talent abilities and courtyard, Lu Ping’an developed at a cheat-like speed... However, the other part of rapid development is a bunch of hidden dangers and shortcomings.
He didn’t even have the ability to develop his courtyard and talent abilities. The intensity and complexity of newborn magical plants surpassed his gardening knowledge.
Now, to go further, he must lay a good foundation for himself, and in this process, he can also produce new magical plants and combat power reserves.
Just relying on Lu Ping’an himself is not enough. Successfully recruiting this expert team also means that Lu Ping’an’s path as a gardener has helpers and guides... as well as remedial teachers.
"Teachers, you guys continue with what you’re doing, I’m going to the general department."
Two decree-level magical plants are enough to keep these scholars busy... considering the current situation of the courtyard, they’ll have work to do all the way to next month.
Lu Ping’an’s goal for coming here is not just to recruit teachers. He needs to address his shortcomings as a Flame Master before leaving.
Lu Ping’an asked two professors, but their responses were subtle expressions...
"...Why are you asking us? We’re gardeners; lighting fires is our natural enemy..."
But as someone who has been at Ancient City University for so long, Professor Wen obviously has some reliable information channels.
"Go find Associate Professor Feng Ying; he’s a famous theoretical expert in this field."
Hearing this, it sounds a bit uncomfortable. Do they mean he’s weak in practice?
"He’s a forty-year-old who broke through to the third-tier fire system profession and became an associate professor based on his theoretical papers. As for actual combat... well, you should be able to defeat him. He’s infamous for being a free-kill in the internal exchange events among teachers."
*Cough* "No choice, no school is omnipotent. Our school is indeed very ordinary in this regard."
The words of the two professors cast a shadow on Lu Ping’an’s path to learning.
Moreover, when Lu Ping’an found the professor, his response was also as expected...
"Your request is too high... How about I write you a recommendation letter to ask other schools?"
Alright, they’re subcontracting the task.
"This is my classmate; he’s just as mediocre, with a skill set even worse than mine, just an assistant... But he can introduce you to a reliable person. Their school is very strong in flame skills."
Uh, it’s a third-hand dealer now.
— End of Chapter 657 —