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Chapter 697: The Dynastic Fortune, Overflow When Full
Chapter 697: The Dynastic Fortune, Overflow When Full
"Sure enough, he was swayed. By guiding his deep-seated madness, I made She Xi doubt everything."
"Only an old fox in the imperial court could think so much."
Qin Muye planned to delay She Xi by setting a trap, and he naturally entrusted this task to Hei Shou. Initially, he thought it would be like mowing down grass, killing some snake people, but Hei Shou did something different. He used the hints from the monitoring spirits to subtly suggest that internal personnel were plotting a coup.
She Xi, wanting to subdue the other side, naturally needed to conduct an investigation. More importantly, he had to slow down the process of converting his clan members, as this would strengthen the internal enemy.
Of course, the most critical factor was the secret worship of the Snake Father, which dealt She Xi the heaviest blow. If the other side truly gained the Snake Father's favor, what would he do? He had to eliminate the threat first.
After all, he rose to power through such means, and he couldn't allow someone to overtake him in a single move.
However, She Xi wouldn't stop; he would just slow down. As his deep-seated madness gradually resurfaced, even without Qin Muye's intervention, She Xi might start causing trouble on his own. This madness wasn't limited to She Xi; all snake people with green scales shared it.
With just a little push, the entire Yousi region would explode. At least for the short term, Qin Muye didn't need to worry about this issue. If he guided things properly, he might even hold out until he stepped down.
After all, this involved an entire clan, and the number of snake people was significant, around a hundred thousand. This was a major clan, unlike the various other races that came to the surface to make a living.
In fact, Qin Muye hoped She Xi would quickly convert all the snake people into green-scaled ones. That way, Qin Muye would benefit.
But not everything could go as Qin Muye wished. If everything he wanted appeared, he wouldn't need to strive at all; he could just lie back and relax.
"Master, the latest data from the fortune experiment is ready and has been sent to you."
Qin Muye opened the magic network and reviewed the data. The various experiments on fortune were nearly complete.
It was confirmed that fortune was indeed a form of destiny that could fluctuate due to various reasons.
It essentially represented individual fortune, which was a part of the national fortune.
"Wait. What did Ji Shan mean by the strange thing? Was it fortune or black fortune?" Qin Muye knew there was a difference between the two.
If it was fortune, that would be a significant problem, indicating he might have encountered a fortune aggregate or a 9th-rank entity of the Great Qian.
If it was black fortune, and individual black fortune that even Ji Shan couldn't grasp, it would be a major disaster, but likely around 8th rank, not a huge issue.
Disasters might seem powerful, but they could be resolved, being derivatives of the world rather than 9th rank.
Of course, it could be a combination of both, which would be the greatest crisis—a 9th-rank entity bent on world destruction, one that even the Snake Father couldn't defeat and had to suppress.
From what he could see, the Snake Father had no intention of destroying the world. If the Snake Father were to emerge, he would only fight Qin Muye, then continue living with the snake people and wait for Qin Muye to make a mistake to strike.
For the Snake Father, a 9th-rank world was enough to continue his progress. He wasn't like Qin Muye, who had no reason to destroy the world.
On the contrary, a black fortune entity that might have evolved from a great calamity had a high probability of world destruction.
"The fortune system of this world is very crude, yet more complete than the typical fortune-based system for selecting officials."
Qin Muye knew that in this world, destiny and fortune could be changed if one seized the opportunity, unlike the typical system where destiny and fortune were unchangeable.
Thus, there was no guarantee that someone with high innate fortune would have a smooth journey; they might even die due to bizarre actions that depleted their fortune.
The fluidity between social classes made the system more complete, unlike those where only the protagonist could change their fate. This was truly a world where dragons could rise from the grasslands.
"Full moon wanes, full water spills."
These four characters aptly describe the fortune system. Even the best fortune will cycle if not managed properly.
It is a unique system that is very friendly to ordinary people.
However, few can truly grasp it. After all, if everything goes smoothly, how many would still strive, and thus their fortune would naturally decline.
Fortune itself is a form of timing and has little to do with personal qualities.
For example, those human officials in the imperial court back then had extraordinary fortune, but could it cover up their nature as pests and wastes?
They merely had their timing, and in the end, they all fell. Even if Qin Muye didn't kill them, they would eventually be turned into food by other races.
"If it really develops to its peak, even without a martial arts system, other races might not be so arrogant. Not to mention national fortune, everyone would have personal fortune protecting them, like a smaller version of national fortune. Other races wouldn't be able to get close, and it might develop into a world similar to the Scholarly Dao?"
"It's not impossible, but there is always a limit."
Whether it's national fortune or personal fortune, it ultimately depends on the dynasty itself. If the country is weak, it will result in a situation like when Qin Muye took over Great Qian.
Not only was the national fortune at its weakest, but officials had no national fortune to protect them, and the personal fortune of everyone had faded away.
Indeed, during Great Qian's recovery, there was no such thing as fortune. Only after it began to flourish again did it gradually return.
"This is indeed a good system, except for a minor pitfall."
"However, I can use it. In my situation, I don't need to worry about the endless abyss becoming like Great Qian."
"The only small problem is that I don't have national fortune or personal fortune."
Qin Muye's idea was good, but without the Age of Lords, he couldn't gain these abilities through professions or talents.
"I'll have to burn resources to research it."
Since it's not his system and can't be absorbed, he can only rely on his own research.
This system is very crude in Great Qian, but in Qin Muye's hands, it could achieve much higher accomplishments.
At least one aspect of this dynastic fortune system aligns perfectly with his intentions: it provides protection and increases fortune when facing humans, while showing no hesitation in overwhelming other races.
Who wouldn't like such a system?
It adds luck, a shield, automatic targeting attacks, and even includes magic immunity and enemy weakening, making it a divine skill.
Starting from scratch will be challenging, though.
"I might need to get some national fortune from the Ancestral Dragon as a sample, or I might not be able to get it otherwise."
Qin Muye could tear a piece off himself, but that would damage Great Qian's national fortune, affecting his mission. Compared to a new system that would enhance his abilities, the mission is more important.
"For now, I'll focus on researching personal fortune. National fortune is built from various personal fortunes, so even though it's just the foundation, its importance is no less than national fortune itself."
Qin Muye can't touch the national fortune, but he can manipulate personal fortune. Grabbing a few people and manipulating their personal fortune is doable. He can give and take away fortune as the Emperor of Qian, and issuing imperial edicts is easy. As long as it doesn't involve major national affairs, he can grant titles or high-ranking positions, and then revoke them when done. The court is practically empty, so no one will oppose him, and even if someone does, Qin Muye can silence them.
The Golden Hall has become his laboratory, and no one comes to argue with him. After all, the censors and officials who used to argue have all been sent to the Ancestral Dragon as materials.
Qin Muye despises these people the most. They were happy to serve other races, but when serving him, they act as if they are righteous and incorruptible. They were quick to rebel, so Qin Muye won't give them any good treatment.
Of course, now, not only do they not get good treatment, their faces are in question.
(End of Chapter)
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