Library of Heaven's Path 2: Eternal Fate of the Heavens

Chapter 378: Chapter 13 Methods of Advancing to Citizenship
 

This elder, capable of persuading Captain Su to strike at Zhang Xuan just for the benefit of these 2000 Destiny Plates, now finds his supposed advantage vanishing as the other party offers to hand them over voluntarily.

Filled with anxiety, he was attempting to continue explaining when a faint voice sounded from not far away.

“Ungrateful wretches should not be allowed to speak!”

The surrounding wind seemed to halt, the elder’s body stiffened, and he immediately found his mouth sealed by an inexplicable force, rendering him speechless.

“What do you say?”

Knowing that it was the mightiest supporter Empyrean Kong shi who had taken action, Zhang Xuan smiled faintly and looked towards Captain Su before him, neither servile nor overbearing: “From our brief encounter just now, you should have realized that I am not weak… Even if not a match for you, escaping wouldn’t be hard. Do we escalate the situation, letting this scoundrel benefit as the middleman, or do we let it go and make me a friend? I hope Captain Su can make the right choice.”

From the moment the elder began to frame him, he had decided to take out these 2000 Destiny Plates; however, had he done so earlier, not only would Captain Su not have taken the deal, but he might have seen it as an opportunity for extortion.

Now it was different, having displayed his formidable strength and value, negotiation should yield compliance.

Indeed, hearing this, Su Mingchen frowned slightly and then nodded: “Alright, it’s a deal!”

“Wu, wu, wu…”

Upon hearing his agreement, the elder cried out frantically, unable to utter a word, when suddenly a flash of sword qi came straight towards his face.

Captain Su had made his move!

Puchi!

A sharp pain in the forehead, the elder’s eyes wide open, and to his dying breath, he never imagined he would be killed like this.

Had he known, he wouldn’t have framed the other. Even if he could only stay in Tianli City for three days, at least he would still be alive.

“Grandfather…”

The child rushed over, his calling cut short too, his heart pained as Su Mingchen pierced it directly.

“What, can’t bear it?”

Having cut down the two, wiping his sword, Su Mingchen looked at Zhang Xuan, but found his brows slightly furrowed.

“This old man’s crime was unforgivable, but the child…” Zhang Xuan shook his head.

He meant for the other to kill the elder but not to include the child.

“Eradicate the roots. Having killed his grandfather, couldn’t possibly leave him to seek vengeance later, could I? Besides… didn’t he partake in framing you too?”

Su Mingchen sneered.

Zhang Xuan fell silent.

The child had shown no compassion or pity when they framed him, suggesting he was no good person by nature, so perhaps it was better to kill him, avoiding future trouble.

“Here!”

Zhang Xuan wasn’t a sentimental man and had been bad since childhood; growing up might not change that. If so, then let death be death.

With a flick of his wrist, the previously obtained 2000 Destiny Plates fell to the ground.

Seeing him actually hand over the items, Su Mingchen picked them up and looked over nervously: “You mentioned earlier that you would also tell me where Meng Yarou might be…”

“Of course!”

Zhang Xuan nodded: “Lady Meng guessed correctly; she should have arrived in Tianli City! As for the specific location, I’m not sure, but Captain Su might consider looking into the person who was close to her; she likely followed him here… However, I’d advise against seeking her out. If she was able to leave decisively back then, what good would finding her now do? Besides, after so many years, it’s normal for her to have married and had children…”

The Library of Heaven’s Path only reveals defects, not where one might have gone, so he naturally wouldn’t know without seeing the person. His earlier statement was meant as a shock, to force a halt.

Of course, even if the Library couldn’t provide the answer, he could still make educated guesses.

Meng Yarou, who had always despised poverty and sought wealth since childhood—since he could make it to Tianli City, why would she settle for a small place?

“Indeed, what’s the use of finding her now!”

A look of disappointment flashed in his eyes, and after a moment, Su Mingchen shook his head: “You’re free to go.”

Having agreed with the other party and obtained what he wanted, he naturally had no reason to detain them any longer.

“We’ll take our leave!”

Zhang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief, cupped his fists in gratitude, and took steps to leave. He had moved only a few steps when Captain Su’s voice continued: “Are you sure you don’t want to secure your citizenship before departing?”

“Didn’t the captain say, to gain citizenship, one must first purchase a residence? 5000 Destiny Plates… the price is exceedingly steep!” Zhang Xuan shook his head.

With his current abilities, he could afford to buy, but he did not wish to make such a hasty decision, and moreover, for a mere 2000 Destiny Plates, he almost died here. Revealing more wealth… the outcome might not be so certain.

“Without citizenship, even dining outside is not straightforward, as many tavern owners and restaurants do not serve Refugees!”

Su Mingchen said, “Actually, becoming a citizen isn’t that hard. With your strength and methods, if you’re willing to join our guards, issues of identity can be easily resolved!”

Recognizing his strength, Su Mingchen harbored a desire to recruit him.

“Join you?” Zhang Xuan was stunned.

“Indeed!”

Su Mingchen nodded: “Even though we’re just one of the nine branches of the Wanxiang Sect stationed in Tianli City, we possess a certain status and privileges. As a guard, you are automatically granted the status of a Tier-5 Citizen! As a captain, you even have the chance to become a Tier-4 Citizen. So, if you’re willing to join, securing an identity is effortless.”

Zhang Xuan shook his head: “I thank Captain Su for the kind offer, but I have no plans of becoming a guard for the time being…”

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Su Mingchen said no more.

Just as Zhang Xuan was about to leave, something occurred to him, and he looked over involuntarily: “Captain Su, I’d like to inquire further, since joining the guards grants citizenship, are there other ways to achieve the same?”

“Of course, there are many!”

Su Mingchen nodded: “Regardless of whether you wish to become a citizen, or advance from a Tier-5 to a Tier-4 Citizen, you need Merit Points to aid you, and while these points cannot be bought, they can be earned in numerous ways. For example, by resolving dangers facing Tianli City, capturing long-sought thieves, inventing something beneficial for many, or forging a grade-1 pill that can aid in advancement…”

Saying this, Captain Su pointed towards a place: “Over there is a tombstone with the requirements for citizen promotion and the classifications of Merit Points. Once you have the points, you can undergo evaluation.”

Zhang Xuan looked in the indicated direction and sure enough, at the end of the hall, he saw a colossal tombstone with hundreds of people crowded around it—densely packed.

The tombstone stood over ten meters tall and more than thirty meters wide, quite massive, with special formations carved onto it, densely covered with lines of text appearing on its surface.

“Thank you for the information, Captain…”

Unexpectedly, by handing over the Destiny Plates, he managed to gain so much information. Zhang Xuan was satisfied and nodded, concentrating his Eye Power, he looked carefully in the direction of the tombstone.