Chapter 329: Plans (Happy National Day!)
Chapter 329: Plans (Happy National Day!)
"The valuable things I have are actually two... First is the new inhibitor formula, and the second is my personal battle armor."
After ending the call with Victoria, Fang Xing sat on the long chair, deep in thought amidst the biting cold wind.
"Now that the news of my semi-retirement has spread... Those enemies will probably wait and observe for a while."
"As for those who want to swallow up the benefits, they've already taken action. Xi Ling has made contact, but what about Victoria? And Doctor Wang? What about Nan Gong Xue?"
The raw materials for the new inhibitor formula were all under his control, so he wasn't worried about that.
However, the biggest problem was with his personal battle armor!
The most likely suspect was surprisingly Nan Gong Xue!
After all, this newly promoted female Martial Saint didn't have her own battle armor, and being from the Ninth Sword Academy, she would be a perfect fit for the Demon God Battle Armor.
'Although that Bio Battle Armor has already been locked to its core, limiting its use to me alone, the Ninth Sword Academy might still have the technology to change its owner, even if it means reducing its power slightly. It would definitely be less time-consuming and laborious than building one from scratch...'
'Although I've made a backup plan, the core of the Bio Battle Armor has already been refined by the Great Sun Primordial Soul, turning it into a personal treasure, but other warriors don't know about this...'
'My battle armor isn't some sponsored equipment, nor did I seek investments. I own 100% of the shares in Star River Corporation, and according to federal law... No one can take away my battle armor unless I willingly sell it...'
'Might as well test the federal legal system in the process. Let's see if Blue Star University will still protect me after I'm retired.'
'As for the Xu family, with Xu Sanyang disabled, it would be surprising if they didn't resent me...'
Fang Xing sighed in his heart.
He didn't want to test people's loyalty, as loyalty rarely withstands such tests.
But being ambushed alongside Xu Sanyang had indeed startled him.
This was a good opportunity to retreat from the public eye for a while.
At the same time, he could quietly investigate the mastermind behind the scenes.
'Back then, Xu Sanyang was extremely talented, yet he was ambushed... Now, I've fallen into the same trap. Could it be the same people?'
Although Xu Sanyang claimed to have eliminated all his enemies,
With his strength, he could only deal with the direct perpetrators.
The masterminds behind the scenes might have escaped unscathed!
After all, while the Xu family was powerful, they were still under the jurisdiction of the Blue Star Federation. Xu Sanyang had a sister, parents, and an entire family to worry about.
But Fang Xing was different; he had no such attachments.
Regardless of who was involved, anyone daring to scheme against him would face severe retaliation if discovered, even if it meant disrupting the federal order!
'Wait, it might not be that bad...'
'After all, I have an alter ego that can act freely...'
'Whatever the Demon God Leader does, isn't it all justified?'
...
White Bird Star.
Nan Gong Xue flipped through Fang Xing's medical report.
Well... With the influence of the Ninth Sword Academy, obtaining such a report was indeed a simple matter.
If Fang Xing hadn't been disabled, the hospital might have feared retaliation from a Martial Saint.
But he was now disabled...
The adult world was indeed cruel.
Sitting across from Nan Gong Xue was a white-haired woman in a tight, elegant robe, her demeanor graceful.
"So... Teacher, is Ah Xing truly disabled? Even with our academy's 'Sword Sage' profession, is there no way to save him?"
After a long silence, Nan Gong Xue put down the report and looked at the white-haired woman.
"Yes, you know the nature of our 'Sword Sage' profession. It's precisely because the life source and will core cannot be polluted... Then, by gradually digesting the Demon God bloodline, but Fang Xing is different. His life source was polluted from the start, and even his will is tainted. If not for his strong Martial Will, he would have gone insane by now!"
The white-haired woman sighed, "Although I'm also saddened by the fall of a genius, you should consider yourself... After becoming a Martial Saint, your personal battle armor required a significant investment. While you can attract investors, there will undoubtedly be various additional conditions, and even the academy's contract would be strict. But now... As long as you acquire Star River Corporation and make some modifications, you can possess Ninth Stage battle prowess!"
"Additionally, the company you're affiliated with can also obtain the patent for the new inhibitor formula, right?"
Nan Gong Xue suddenly smiled, "Then... How do we acquire a company that's not publicly listed?"
"It's simple. As long as Fang Xing agrees to sell, he's already disabled with no chance of recovery. Why waste resources?"
"The white-haired woman replied, "Of course, since you're partners, you can make a promise to him after acquiring the company. For instance... personal safety? Even the most low-key Martial Saint might offend people during their growth, sometimes unknowingly. You're doing him a favor!"
"Yes, I'm doing him a favor!" Nan Gong Xue removed her glasses, "But I want to give him another chance! Ten years... I hope you can be patient for ten years, Teacher..."
"What if I don't?" The white-haired woman's smile was bright, yet it held a hint of danger.
"Then you wouldn't be my teacher anymore."
As Nan Gong Xue spoke, a giant snake-like shadow flashed across the sky above the villa.
A moment later, the white-haired woman staggered out, "Madman... you truly are a madman!"
"Farewell, Teacher, I won't see you out!"
Nan Gong Xue put on her thick, bottle-bottom-like glasses, a slight smile on her lips, "Not even willing to wait for ten years, Teacher, you're too impatient. No wonder you lost to me... after all, you're only a weak Martial Saint, not as strong as me, a promoted Great Vajra Realm Martial Saint..."
Just then, a look of surprise and joy appeared on her face as she answered a communication, "Fang Xing, you dead man, finally decided to call me?"
"I'm on my spaceship and will return to White Bird Star soon."
Fang Xing's projection appeared, looking exhausted, "I've resigned from my position as Federal Security Advisor and am now just an ordinary company boss..."
Over at Blue Star University, Nie Ying was still backing him up, and his honorary position in the Logistics Department remained, with an administrative level adjustment that was now higher than before, even with a salary increase.
Adjusting his level and salary was nothing.
They were even willing to let him hold the position, which, with the backing of Blue Star University, would save him a lot of trouble.
"Oh, so you have something to ask me?"
Nan Gong Xue narrowed her eyes slightly.
"There is one thing. Xi Ling is planning to resign... keep an eye on her, and if she shows any signs of leaking company information, kill her. Also, keep an eye on Victoria..."
Fang Xing didn't trust those two secretaries, so he asked Nan Gong Xue to be his insurance.
"No problem."
Nan Gong Xue agreed immediately, "Is there anything else you want to say?"
"No."
Fang Xing remained silent.
"Well, I'll tell you this, my teacher asked me to take over your company directly... but I refused and am giving you ten years."
Nan Gong Xue smiled, "If within ten years, you can't recover..."
"You'll take action?" Fang Xing smiled bitterly.
"No, I'll just leave."
Nan Gong Xue's lips curved slightly, "I can't get used to someone else's battle armor. If you can start from scratch and create your own personal battle armor, why can't I?"
...
Slap! The communication ended.
Fang Xing nodded, "As expected of Nan Gong Xue, to become a Martial Saint, one's conviction must be truly firm."
Then, he fell silent again.
If he continued to pretend, he might truly become a pig.
People's hearts couldn't withstand such a test.
Take Nan Gong Xue, for example. If he continued his act for five more years, he would undoubtedly lose this ally, and even if he revealed the truth, they would become enemies!
And with his apparent weakness, those who had initially refrained from taking advantage would now try to take a bite, creating a situation where everyone ganged up on him, a case of being too clever for one's own good!
'And... how can I identify the real mastermind when everyone is targeting me?'
'If the mastermind plans to strike Blue Star University, they've already succeeded... Blue Star University's most outstanding Martial Saint is disabled... there's no need to continue, leaving no trace.'
'So... when I return, I must find a time to show that I have hope for recovery!'
Some people might not care about offending a useless Martial Saint, but they would still need to be cautious of one with the potential to recover.
This would also give allies and friends confidence and prevent them from becoming enemies.
As for idiots like Xi Ling, who couldn't even wait for the bullets to fly, it's better to just kill them.
"So... how can I recover?"
Fang Xing already had a comprehensive plan.
'Physically and mentally, there's no cure... this is the judgment of the Blue Star Federation's most authoritative doctors. My sudden recovery would be illogical...'
'The path of the Warrior, on the surface, is blocked.'
'So... I can bring out the Fire Mystic Arts and claim that I've found a new path to break through the Martial God Realm!'
Mystic Arts power doesn't require will or physique, only insight! Once understood, even a single move can significantly increase power.
And it was also the orthodox path of the Daxia world.
By fully comprehending a type of Mystic Arts and combining it with a heritage, one could advance to the Star Sovereign Realm. Even the weakest Star Sovereign Realm satellite-level existence would be equivalent to a Martial Saint!
With just a little research, one would surely realize that the path of Mystic Arts held boundless potential!
As for not having a subsequent heritage, it was only natural that it was impossible to advance to the Star Sovereign Realm?
This was only to be expected, as Fang Xing had only created the beginning!
The thirty-six volumes of the Fire Mystic Arts, he didn't plan to fully release them. At most, he would reveal one or two Mystic Arts, and that would be enough to astonish outsiders.
'So, after I became a useless person, I thought long and hard, and finally found a new path. I observed the old principal's breakthrough... and gained a new understanding of cultivation, opening up the path of Mystic Arts?'
'Now that I have fully comprehended the Fire Mystic Arts, I can create a 'secret manual' based on my own insights, which can assist in cultivation and comprehension. Even if the material is slightly inferior, and the effect is slightly lessened... but what's the problem with that?'
'This way, once the news gets out, most professionals in the Federation will support me, hoping that I will create a new path.'
'My friends and allies will only support me more.'
'Even those whom I may have slightly offended, as long as it's not a life-and-death grudge, will only abandon their plans!'
'Only the one who dared to scheme against me behind the scenes will be unable to resist taking action! Because they have offended me to the point of no return! If they don't kill me, and I rise again, they will never be at ease!'
'The more they act, the more they will expose their flaws!'
'Then, it will be time for the Master of the Gate Sect to make a comeback.'
Fang Xing's eyes gleamed with determination as he finalized his plan.
There was no other way.
This time, the perpetrator had hidden themselves too well. Even with Nie Ying's raging anger, the true culprit could not be found.
Fang Xing had no choice but to use himself as bait and employ the strategy of luring the snake out of its hole.
...
Star River Island.
A blue private spaceship slowly descended, and the cabin door opened.
Fang Xing stepped out, his steps unsteady, and his entire being exuded a sense of listlessness.
He scanned the area and saw that Nan Gong Xue had indeed arrived, along with Doctor Wang, Victoria, Xi Ling, and others.
"I'm back."
He managed a faint smile.
"As expected, you've become a weakling."
Nan Gong Xue's aura swept over him, and her expression turned slightly somber. "Let's go... back to the villa or to the company?"
"Sigh, let's go back to the villa."
Fang Xing waved his hand, looking disheartened.
Those around him couldn't help but feel a twinge in their hearts at the sight.
A Federal Martial Saint, returning from a trip as a disabled person, was not something anyone could easily accept.
Of course, whether anyone was secretly rejoicing was uncertain.
...
'As expected... he's become so weak.'
Xi Ling returned to her dormitory, her eyes gleaming.
She thought and thought, then took out a communicator, "Is your promise still valid?"
"Of course, you should trust the reputation of the Aureus Group... Now that Fang Xing can no longer protect you, as long as you join us and help us obtain the inhibitor formula and the most important raw material sources, we will never retaliate against you. We will even provide you with abundant resources, enough for your future breakthrough to the Seventh Rank, or even the Eighth Rank..."
A line of text appeared.
"No, I need a third party with credibility to guarantee it."
Xi Ling stated her condition, "The boss has been good to me, I just wanted to resign..."
But she never expected the Aureus Group to approach her.
Even a slight hint of continuing retaliation was enough to make Xi Ling feel overwhelmed.
After all, the more one was a federal citizen, the more they understood the terror of these giant conglomerates.
"Xi Ling..."
At this moment, the door suddenly opened, and Victoria walked in.
"Ah... you?"
Xi Ling's expression changed, and she pressed her chest.
Countless nanometal particles instantly spread, transforming into a Sixth Rank Battle Armor, covering her entire body.
As a professional, she was never lacking in decisiveness.
It was just that sometimes, she was a little too decisive...
"It's useless..."
Victoria looked at Xi Ling, her eyes filled with pity and an indescribable emotion, "I shouldn't have introduced you to the boss... this was a mistake for both of us."
"Sister Victoria, forgive me!"
Xi Ling raised her hand, and a laser cannon instantly collapsed a wall, preparing to escape directly.
But the next moment, a giant python aura appeared, its body several thousand meters long. The giant snake's head gently inhaled, and Xi Ling's figure disappeared without a trace...
(End of Chapter)
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