The Seventh Base

Chapter 431: Chapter 62: Awarding Honors_2
 

“So, Mayor Liu Feng is from the Divine Sword Bureau?” Xu Mo asked.

“We are supporting him,” Fu Yuan said.

Xu Mo roughly understood; was it the Divine Sword Bureau’s job to act tough, while the Federation Government needed to be the one groveling?

This…

No wonder there was a clash of political opinions!

However, it was the respective positions that determined this, with the Federation Government leading political affairs.

The Divine Sword Bureau seemed more like a sharp tool of the Federation Government.

But now, the two sides had disagreed.

So, the Divine Sword Bureau was supporting Mayor Liu Feng?

Suddenly, Xu Mo felt some sympathy for Mayor Liu Feng, who seemed to bear all the grievances.

Indeed, none involved in this business were good news.

“The Federation Government has built you up as a heroic figure and is awarding you the highest medal, which also sends out a certain signal, setting an example and also winning the hearts of the people, and perhaps, there might be an intention to win you over,” Fu Yuan began to speak.

“Poaching?” Xu Mo thought to himself, but if they had used money directly, perhaps the effect would have been better!

“Is it possible to refuse the medal?” Xu Mo asked.

He had joined the Divine Sword Bureau only to practice cultivation quietly until he was strong enough, then to make a fortune and venture into the interstellar.

In Steel Dome City, he had already been involved in politics.

Now, he truly did not wish to deal with these complicated matters.

But, he was inevitably getting drawn into them.

“No problem, go and accept the medal. It is the highest honor and such an opportunity is rare,” the Divine Sword Bureau spoke: “Furthermore, the Divine Sword Bureau doesn’t mind you keeping a foot in both camps.”

“…”

Xu Mo looked at Fu Yuan. So, did he think Xu Mo was declaring loyalty by refusing the Purple Gold Medal?

Thinking too much!

If it had been a matter of payment, he would not have hesitated.

Seeing Xu Mo’s expression, Fu Yuan continued, “Some elders may be conservative in thought, but they are still for the sake of Byron Star. Accepting the Purple Gold Medal is of no harm to you.”

“Alright,” Xu Mo said nothing more. Last time he had already declined the President’s Mansion, and this time, with the President’s Mansion awarding the Purple Gold Medal, it was only right to give them some face; otherwise, it might offend people.

Since the Divine Sword Bureau didn’t mind, he naturally had no objections. He would try not to get involved in their internal conflicts and calmly focus on cultivation and making money.

“How was Black Shield Group dealt with?” Xu Mo inquired.

“Stark Group is taking over,” replied Fu Yuan.

Looks like it’s time to strengthen ties with Stark Hao—Black Shield Group going down, they must have profited a lot from it.

……

The residents of Chuanxing City were in high spirits.

Xu Mo had defeated Amanda in the duel and would receive the Purple Gold Medal awarded by the President’s Mansion.

Beyond that, there was another thing making them happy—Xiang Yuner had released a new song.

The entertainment industry of Chuanxing City was not highly developed, but there were still quite a few celebrities.

Actually, Xiang Yuner wouldn’t be considered a celebrity; she was still a music academy student, but from her debut, one song had captured countless fans.

Her music was incredibly uplifting, with a voice ethereal and heart-touching.

Debuting at sixteen, within just three years, Xiang Yuner didn’t have many songs, but she had already become a national goddess.

Now, Xiang Yuner had released a new song, filled with exhilarating power and still incredibly motivational, inspiring to the heart.

At the First Music Academy, the ratio of men to women was extremely low, mostly female.

This was not an era of entertainment; the public aspired to become Transcendents, so there were few males studying music.

On the campus road of the academy, a girl was walking. She was around 1.7 meters tall, dressed in a simple, clean jumpsuit dress, holding books in her hands. She shone beautifully in the sun, with curved eyebrows and star-like eyes that sparkled distinctly, as if she carried light with her.

Passersby threw glances at her, some envious. Xiang Yuner was like a princess out of a fairy tale, apparently born to be the main character, while they could only be envious.

“It’s Xiang Yuner; her new song is said to have broken her own record for listens—so amazing,” a girl said. It was Elsa, who also looked at Xiang Yuner with some envy, wishing she could be so outstanding.

“Yeah,” Mia smiled and nodded in agreement. Now twenty years old, Mia appeared more elegant and distinguished, standing in the sunshine holding books, giving a very pleasant feeling.

As they crossed paths, Xiang Yuner gave Mia a nod with a smile. Although they were not well acquainted, they had met a few times, and Mia was very skilled at playing music.

Mia smiled and nodded back as they passed each other.

“Mia, when will you release new music?” Elsa asked.

“Still need to study hard; my creativity isn’t that great,” Mia responded.

“How about asking Xu Mo for help?” Elsa said with a laugh. He was a true genius.

“He’s already busy with his cultivation,” Mia shook her head. She rarely disturbed Xu Mo, just quietly following his news, and now Xu Mo was becoming more famous. She could often hear others discussing him at the music academy.

The grown-up Xu Mo was indeed impressive. Thinking of the youth from before, Mia’s face would break into a happy smile. They had both grown up.

“Yeah,” Elsa nodded with a smile. Miss Mia really was uninvolved with the world.

With that thought, her mood dipped slightly, but then it quickly turned cheerful again. That’s right, why compete? Xu Mo was so outstanding; wasn’t it already very joyful just to watch him?

Xiang Yuner walked quietly along the path, her Communicator vibrating.