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"Are you a scientist?" the fashionable old man asked.

"I wouldn't call myself a scientist. There are no real scientists these days. I'm just a scientific researcher," the young researcher replied.

"Tell me what's wrong then. Did I hear something false?" Hearing that he was a professional, the fashionable old man didn't say much more.

When encountering professionals, it's best not to argue stubbornly.

"What you heard isn't false. I believe what you said will one day be realized, but it will take a very long time. The main reason is that the extraordinary technology imparted by Xuan Huang Daozhu this time isn't actual evolution or gene-based extraordinary technology, but the most basic heavy industrial extraordinary technology. Do you understand what I mean?"

The young researcher said.

This was also the reason he came out for a stroll.

Having been summoned, he was overjoyed and tearful, thinking there would be evolution potions and gene potions, much like what the fashionable old man was thinking.

He also wanted to achieve transcendence through evolution potions and reach a point where he could cultivate.

But after seeing the distributed materials, he felt lost.

It was all fundamental heavy industrial extraordinary technology, which was important, but not what he wanted most.

That's why he had time to come out for a walk, to see the public's voice, and to familiarize himself with this unfamiliar city. He would be living here for a long time to come, so he was getting acquainted in advance.

This isn't Xuan Huang's fault. The people of the Flint Civilization don't need evolution potions or gene potions. They aren't even carbon-based lifeforms, okay?

They are naturally long-lived species and aren't afraid of aging at all.

Therefore, the so-called extraordinary technologies are all basic heavy industry types, without extraordinary biological technology.

"I understand. So that's how it is," the fashionable old man said.

He added: "But it's okay. Basics are the most important. Having the basics is like having the foundation of a tall building. I believe gene evolution potions will definitely be researched. I believe in you young people."

The old man said very affirmatively, believing that scientists could do it.

"This…?" The young man became a little unconfident, wondering if the old man thought so highly of him.

"Don't misunderstand. When I say I believe in you, I mean it generally. I don't just believe in you in front of me, but in the thousands upon thousands of scientists. If you can't do it, there are other scientists. It will definitely be done… Just like how the Three Unbeatable Techniques passed down by Xuan Shi initially have now blossomed in all directions and are thriving. We humans always have the courage and ability to transcend time and space. We can definitely do it."

The fashionable old man, who was initially passive, now took the initiative.

He started giving the young man an educational lecture, a combination of education and contempt.

The educated young researcher was speechless.

The old man probably saw his unconfident appearance, so he said he didn't believe in him specifically, but in the thousands upon thousands of scientists. He was being lectured and couldn't even refute it.

"Yes, yes, you're right. I'll go first. Goodbye," the young researcher said.

The young researcher felt ashamed and immediately paid the bill and left.

He felt very depressed, but he was also holding back a surge of energy. 'You don't believe in me? I will definitely achieve something. Just wait, you old geezer.'

"Hey, don't go, young man. Tell me your name so I can tell others what you said in the future. Leave your name," the fashionable old man asked, seemingly deliberately.

"I… I'm called Ye Shou, old man, remember it well. I'm not trash. I will definitely get what I want, definitely!"

The hesitant young man shouted his name loudly, the surge of energy in his heart even stronger. He wanted to see himself make a fool of himself and spread his story? He would definitely make everyone look at him in a new light.

Hmph!

Ye Shou strode away.

"Hey, Old Zuo, why are you teasing a child? Look, you've made him angry." A group of old men, seeing the young man leave in a huff, complained to their old friend.

"Am I making him angry? Nonsense! I'm forcing him to make a resolution. You wouldn't understand. Just looking at this child's surname, he's not simple. And his given name is Shou, meaning longevity. You wouldn't understand," the fashionable old man, Old Zuo, said.

"Yes, yes, yes, we don't understand. Only you understand," a group of old friends teased.

They really hated Old Zuo's pretentious behavior.

After the old friends' joyful gathering ended, all the participating old men inexplicably seemed to have amnesia, only remembering that such a thing had happened, but it all became very vague.

They even occasionally asked their companions and old friends, 'Do you still remember Old Zuo?'

The companions all said they remembered, remembering that there was such a person, but they seemed to have forgotten.

Who was Old Zuo? It goes without saying.

Even more miraculously, a rumor spread in Tai City during after-dinner conversations, saying that an old man mocked a young researcher named Ye Shou, and the young Ye Shou angrily made a vow.

…

This was a folk tale, and many people listened to it as a story.

However, after Tai City became the first extraordinary city jointly established by the Town Evil Department and the Hall of Merit, it truly touched the interests of a group of people.

This group of people was the large and small forces and families entrenched in Tai City.

Some had established families, and others had established sects and gangs.

They were very dissatisfied that Tai City was going to become an extraordinary technology city.

Of course, what they were dissatisfied with was not the change itself, but the fact that the change was not under their control.

Previously, the large and small affairs of Tai City were decided by their discussions, but now many experts were about to pour in, which was a huge threat to them.

They could be called kings and overlords in Tai City, but in the final analysis, they were small forces that couldn't be brought to the table. How could they compare to the experts pouring in, as well as the two great mountains, the Town Evil Department and the Hall of Merit?

In a private clubhouse, a group of leaders of large and small forces in Tai City were anxiously discussing.

"I think we should let nature take its course. An arm can't twist a thigh. To put it bluntly, our strength is only enough to lord it over in Tai City. But who are the people coming now? They are the legends of Qingyun Mountain, as well as the Four Supers and the Eight Greats. We can't afford to offend them," an old man with a white beard sitting in the top seat said.

"Hmph, that sounds nice," a burly man with a thick beard snorted coldly.

One of the white-bearded old man's sons was a high-level member of the Martial Dao Alliance. The reason why their Wan family could gain a foothold in Tai City, and the reason why Old Man Wan was one of the leaders of Tai City, was because of this son.

The Wan family's plans for development were different from those of many families.

Other families kept the descendants with the best aptitudes at home, but they didn't. They would try every means to send descendants with good talents to major forces.

The Wan family was a large family and was also lucky.

Almost all the forces among the Four Supers and the Eight Greats had members of their Wan family.

Of course, the one with the highest status was Old Man Wan's fourth son, a minor high-level member of the Martial Dao Alliance.

This was the Wan family's greatest confidence.

On the contrary, the Wan family would only keep those who didn't have good talents to cultivate themselves.

Many families and forces were not optimistic about the Wan family's survival model, but no matter what, in the Tai City region, the Wan family was one of the top ones.

There were four strongest forces in Tai City, two sects and two families, and the Wan family was one of them.

Of course, the four super branches, the eight major branches, and the faith cultivators of the Xuanhuang Dao Lord God Palace are not included.

Adding these, it's impossible to calculate.

The branches of the Four Supers and Eight Greats are strong wherever they are.

Especially the Four Supers, each branch is the strongest locally. The Eight Greats are a bit weaker, barely able to be considered a major local force.

When Old Man Wan heard that his sons were signing up among the personnel participating from the major forces this time, he thought it was a good thing that they were all participating to varying degrees.

With so many families involved, even if they join a major force and there's a separation from the main family,

that only applies to major interests. The major forces won't care about small benefits. It's just human relationships, which are unavoidable.

Why wouldn't they take care of their own people? Would they take care of outsiders instead?

That makes no sense.

This is also why many families are willing to let their talented children enter major forces, as it always benefits their own family.

No mistake, one song, one release, one inside, one content, one look, one look!

"To put it nicely, it's better than being embarrassed later, right, Clan Head Jiang?" Old Man Wan teased the bearded Clan Head Jiang.

The two families are at odds, which is a well-known secret throughout Taishi City. The two have publicly contradicted each other many times, and it's become commonplace.

"If you want to agree, you agree. My Jiang family won't agree. Farewell."

Seeing that everyone's attitude was leaning towards Old Man Wan,

the bearded Clan Head Jiang felt that it was pointless to talk any further and left directly, with a somewhat unpleasant atmosphere.

"Alas, the predecessors had no time to grieve for themselves before the later generations grieved for them; the later generations grieved for them but did not learn from them, thus causing later generations to grieve for later generations again. It has always been so since ancient times. It's impossible to reason with them; it's like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. I overestimated Clan Head Jiang."

Although Clan Head Jiang left, Old Man Wan still didn't let him go.

However, the people present felt a chill in their hearts. Everyone understood this sentence, but who could really do it?

The Jiang family controls the cultivator market, as well as several small secret realms and spaces. If they don't take action, who will follow their rules when the strong enter?

For example, the shops in the market are all controlled by the Jiang family, requiring taxes and commissions. Some special secret realm resources must also pass through their hands.

Taishi City has become accustomed to such behavior; it has always been this way.

But the strong who enter will never follow this. Just because it has always been this way, does it have to continue?

Wanting them to pay taxes and commissions? That's like peeling their skin.

Even the Xuanshi didn't collect taxes from me, who do you think you are?

There are also certain resources controlled by the Jiang family. Although this is customary, there's another custom above that, which is that the strong can snatch them away, unless the secret realm you control belongs to the Four Supers or Eight Greats.

Ordinary people wouldn't dare to covet these resources and secret realm spaces.

But the Jiang family? Hand them over.

Even if they want to maintain appearances, handing over half or eighty to ninety percent of the profits should be acceptable, right?

If they still don't hand it over, they'll only be ganged up on.

The cultivator world has always been cruel, really cruel, where the strong are respected.

Being accustomed to Qingyun Mountain or Nanshi, once this habit is transferred to other places, it will be extremely unaccustomed.

It always feels like, how could it be like this?

But this is the norm in the cultivator world.

"Clan Head Wan, we can't just do nothing, can we?"

Seventy to eighty percent of the large and small forces remained, with ten to twenty percent following Clan Head Jiang or simply not coming.

After all, Old Man Wan was the one who was anxious. Everyone knew what kind of person Old Man Wan was, so they simply didn't come, as it would be a waste of time.

"I understand what you mean. What we're doing isn't just letting others do as they please, but uniting to discuss with them. Although we'll suffer losses, it's better than having nothing. Moreover, we should always look forward. We may indeed suffer losses in the short term, but in the long run, we're the local forces. When the Transcendent Technology City develops in the future, we'll be the ones who benefit the most."

"Don't worry, this is being presided over by the adults of the Merit Hall and the Town Evil Department. Those strong won't dare to be too greedy. Besides, what was the Town Evil Department established for? Wasn't it to maintain the prosperity of the cultivator world?"

"If powerful major forces unscrupulously squeeze and oppress our small forces, such behavior that shakes the cultivator force ecosystem, the Town Evil Department won't sit idly by. I've gathered everyone here not to have everyone unilaterally cut off their flesh, but to strive for something through negotiation and compromise."

After Old Man Wan said these words, everyone suddenly understood.

So that's how it is.

At the same time, they felt Old Man Wan's insidiousness. Why didn't you say these words just now? You only said this after the biggest enemy, the Jiang family, left. Isn't this obvious?

He just wanted to take this opportunity to eliminate the biggest enemy.

The two leading figures of this meeting are the two major families, as well as the two major sects.

The reason why the two major sects didn't participate is because one family is Daoist priests, and the other is monks.

Not all Daoist priests and monks in the world are in the Buddhist or Daoist sects. There are still many Daoist priests and monks who have formed small forces.

They listen to the instructions of the headquarters, but their concerns are different from those directly under the headquarters. They have a lot of say and freedom of choice.

The reason why they didn't participate, appearing indifferent, is because they have confidence.

After all, they are forces under the Daoist Alliance and the Buddhist Alliance. What do they have to fear with such status and position?

The headquarters will give them ideas and support. The taxes they pay are paid to the headquarters. The headquarters can't just take the taxes and not care about their survival, right?

They received a message from the headquarters a few days ago, telling them to listen to instructions and not make futile struggles, and to rest assured that they wouldn't suffer losses.

The two families will naturally come to participate.

And on the scene.

Regardless of whether Old Man Wan is insidious or not, since Old Man Wan has said so, they are relieved.

Anyway, they can't beat them, and they don't want to give up Taishi City or leave here, so they can only passively accept it.

It's best not to go against the Four Supers and Eight Greats, as well as the legendary experts of Qingyun Mountain.

Others may not understand these people, but don't they, who were swept away from Qingyun Mountain, understand them?

Their former colleagues are all ruthless and cunning, and none of them are simple.

"At the same time, try to participate in the tasks issued by the Town Evil Department and the Merit Hall. Having such an identity will be much safer. Even if someone wants to slaughter pigs, they have to look at the faces of the two major departments," Old Man Wan added.

"Clan Head Wan, rest assured, we understand. It's an honor for us cultivators to serve the adults of the two major departments."

The leaders of the forces present nodded in agreement.

"Very good, in this way, we can ensure that we safely survive this crisis," Old Man Wan nodded in satisfaction.

If these people listen to him, his voice will be louder.

In the eyes of the big shots, his credit will also increase.

...... (End of this chapter)