Chapter 851: Chapter 851: Xu Zhiming Arrives
Just while waiting here, Xu Zhiming arrived.
“Hello, Secretary Ji.” Xu Zhiming’s attitude towards Ji Yang this time became respectful.
After all, Xu Zhiming had seen Ji Yang’s powerful punch, so he didn’t dare to put on airs in front of Ji Yang.
“Minister Xu, please sit.” Ji Yang still exhibited a polite demeanor, without any particular emphasis.
Xu Zhiming, who had been secretly observing Ji Yang, also secretly breathed a sigh of relief, finding it easier to manage with Ji Yang’s attitude.
After the two sat down, Xu Zhiming said, “I’ve come to discuss a few matters with you.”
Ji Yang smiled and said, “No rush, let’s take our time.”
“The fact that you are a cultivator is no longer a secret; everyone knows. Everyone also saw your battle with Qian Rui. The higher-ups asked me to inquire about your next steps.”
Indeed, parties from everywhere are wary of me.
Ji Yang smiled and said, “I don’t have any plans. If I have any thoughts, it’s just to guard a place and enjoy life, without anyone bothering me.”
“Is that really your thought?”
“You know my current strength. If I had plans, who could stop me?”
After Ji Yang questioned back, he looked at the other party.
Xu Zhiming chuckled helplessly. The higher-ups have seriously studied Ji Yang’s level of cultivation; his destructive power is astonishing. Everyone prefers peaceful interactions if possible.
“How about dividing Nanping City into your autonomous region, where everything is decided by you? Would that work?”
Xu Zhiming tried asking.
Ji Yang slightly nodded, “I’m the Nanping Municipal Party Secretary; everything follows the organization’s arrangements.”
Xu Zhiming felt great relief upon hearing this; Ji Yang’s attitude indicated he had no plans to break away, which was the best outcome.
“Soon, the higher-ups will officially designate this area as your autonomous region. Of course, externally, it won’t be referred to that way. Still, you’ll have control over everything here.”
Ji Yang said, “I appreciate the organization’s trust, and I’ll firmly follow its arrangements.”
Having resolved the most significant issue, Xu Zhiming relaxed and added, “Regarding the appointment of Nanping City’s cadres, you can promote anyone, and just report to the higher-ups afterward.”
Ji Yang said, “I know many are interested in cultivation matters; what’s everyone’s thought now?”
Xu Zhiming said, “Your punch eradicated all thoughts on the matter. However, foreign parties have raised requests for the Mortal Dust Cultivation Method.”
Ji Yang said, “They can dream.”
Xu Zhiming laughed and said, “Everyone knows the Mortal Dust Cultivation Method originated from you; many have started cultivating. The entire social order might be influenced by this, and the higher-ups asked me to get your opinion.”
Ji Yang pondered and said, “Having the Mortal Dust Cultivation Method means people will eventually derive more advanced methods from it. Cultivating within society will become inevitable, and changes to the social structure will naturally follow. I trust the higher-ups are also researching this; there’s no need for me to say much.”
Xu Zhiming smiled; indeed, this issue receives much attention, and arrangements have long been made by the higher-ups. Various cultivator families have also started seriously researching. His inquiries were more ostensibly, and seeing Ji Yang’s clarity, he continued, “The key is, the Qian Family has likely traded the Mortal Dust Cultivation Method to Western countries, who now possess it. We must confront their powers.”
“What’s the current situation with the Qian Family?”
“Led by their family, several families have been nearly annihilated. The cultivation world is indeed brutal; they’ve lost their experts, leaving them powerless against resistance. Even the Gongsun Family, without top experts, is nearing its end. Other than a few protected by the nation, the rest are finished. The Blessed Lands and Caves they occupied have also changed hands.”
Ji Yang wasn’t concerned about the Blessed Lands and Caves; such places paled compared to his internal Blessed Lands and Caves.
“If you want the Blessed Lands and Caves, it’s possible.” Xu Zhiming knew that, if Ji Yang desired, no family dared to occupy those two families’ Blessed Lands and Caves.
Waving his hand, Ji Yang said, “I just want to develop in Nanping City; the rest doesn’t matter.”
“Could you agree to let those two Blessed Lands and Caves belong to the nation?”
Xu Zhiming added, “Now that various powers have grown, the military needs to further boost its combat capabilities. Cultivating within Blessed Lands and Caves is much faster, and the higher-ups want to send some troops there for cultivation.”
“Sure.”
Ji Yang agreed without concern, promptly accepting the deal that leveraged his reputation.
Xu Zhiming felt even more pleased; his visit’s purpose was accomplished.
After thinking, Xu Zhiming asked, “Have you considered establishing a cultivation school here in Nanping City?”
Ji Yang pondered briefly and shook his head; while the thought crossed his mind, founding such a school required extensive resources. Moreover, people’s minds are fickle; nurturing potential traitors would only infuriate him. Better not to engage in such endeavors.
“I don’t have such plans.”
Xu Zhiming expressed regret, saying, “That’s unfortunate; we hoped you’d nurture some talented individuals here.”
Ji Yang said, “Next, I’ll arrange various formations, making the spiritual energy here very abundant.”
“We might require some land.” Xu Zhiming immediately understood; Nanping City might soon become an essential cultivation location, so naturally, they wanted to stake some claims.
Ji Yang smiled and said, “Naturally, that’s not a problem; I’m sure forces from everywhere will arrive.”