From the Dragon and Tiger Cavalry to Hunting Sins and Becoming Saints

Chapter 97 Departure 2

Fu Que turned to look at Hu Liangyu, who nodded slightly to him. Fu Que didn't say anything more. Calculating the time, more than half a month had passed since the Heroes' Gathering. No matter how busy he was, 014 should have summoned him by now.

After all, the many benefits promised by the other party have not yet materialized. Other things aside, the inherited cultivation method is a crucial element for the complete upgrade of the initial painting for the alien painter.

Besides this, Fu Que also plans to have 014 recommend him to hunt in higher-level dungeons. In Gaoyang County, a beginner map, there probably isn't any sin that would make Fu Que want to hunt.

Even if they did, they would be under 014's control, and there would be little chance of obtaining the Sinful Cloud Ink.

"Uncle Hu, I might not be coming back tonight."

Fu Que remained calm and nodded to the clerk, saying, "Thank you for your trouble."

"Lord Fu Que, you are too kind. Even if we haven't witnessed your achievements firsthand, they are still well-known to us. We are unworthy of your praise."

The clerk, with a fawning smile on his face, stepped aside and gestured for him to enter.

Fu Que followed the clerk through the ever-expanding streets, brushing past convoys transporting construction waste, and arrived at the place that used to be a fish processing workshop. There, he saw that all the low sheds had been completely demolished.

The residents and beggars inside had all disappeared, replaced by makeshift shacks and captured martial artists with bare chests and 'tight headbands' around their necks.

These martial arts prisoners are dredging riverbed silt and filling in soil to build a port, under the watchful eyes of patrolling guards.

The air was filled with the distinctive fishy smell of riverbed silt and a solemn working atmosphere.

The gang members who used to fight bloody battles in the streets and alleys are now like real soldiers, wearing black leather armor and moving among the martial arts prisoners.

This naturally includes all the gangs that Fu Que has recruited.

"grown ups."

Mo Dao, who was under the shed, saw Fu Que arrive at the fish processing workshop and quickly got up to greet him.

"What's wrong with you?"

Fu Que looked him up and down. Since the Heroes' Gathering that day, he had conscientiously handed over the affairs of the Fishermen's Mutual Aid Association and his men. He had been busy with other things these days and this was the first time he had seen Mo Dao.

"Thanks to you, not only have all the past matters been wiped clean and I received a large reward, but the magistrate also put me in charge of the construction of this dock. Right now, I'm supervising the construction with my men."

Mo Dao grinned and laughed.

The construction of the dock and the rewards were secondary. Over the years, he had monopolized the fish catch and had become quite wealthy, but it was all ill-gotten gains that he couldn't spend openly. Now, however, he had transformed himself and truly cleaned up his debts.

However, the cost was not small; the elite members of the fishing gang suffered heavy losses in several tough battles.

After chatting for a few minutes, Fu Que waved goodbye. After all, 014 was still waiting for him. Gaoyang County was in dire need of reconstruction, and the other party had a lot on his mind. If he made the other party unhappy by waiting too long, and they tried to set a trap for him, he would suffer a great loss.

Finally, led by the boatman, Fu Que arrived at a room on a four-story ship in the port under construction.

014 sat upright behind his desk, which was covered with stacks of official documents. He was currently looking through a thick ledger.

"Your Excellency, Lord Fu Que has arrived."

The minor official bowed and reported.

014 raised her head and gestured with her chin to the empty chair at the front: "Sit."

After Fu Que sat down as instructed.

"Time is of the essence, so I'll get straight to the point."

014 looked out the window: "Gaoyang County is in dire need of rebuilding, and this is the time when we need people. Your thinking and vision are quite to my liking, and through your actions these past few days, I have also recognized your abilities."

Fu Que cupped his hands in greeting but remained silent, waiting for what would follow.

01 withdrew her gaze and landed on Fu Que, calmly saying, "Two choices, what have you thought about?"

Fu Que's heart stirred.

The other party gave two options. The first option was to help them in Gaoyang County. In return, 014 would promote Fu Que to the position of Deputy Commander of the Tiger Cavalry, and Fu Que would be in charge of all personnel and funds. 014 would not interfere.

In addition, 014 will use his abilities and connections to help Fu Que systematically investigate the so-called divine inheritance, and provide all the magical items needed to learn the inherited martial arts and techniques. The conditions are incredibly generous.

However, the price is not small. Once accepted, Fu Que will be completely labeled with 014 and even the Abyss Academy. Although Fu Que does not understand this academy, he can see from the small part that it is a new faction.

Before gaining a deeper understanding of the Great Zhao, Fu Que only intended to rely on the Dragon Tiger Cavalry, the biggest support in the Great Zhao, and cling tightly to Emperor Wu Hong, without getting involved in the countless factional struggles within the Great Zhao.

Moreover, if they stayed, the recovery progress of the Otherworldly Painter would definitely slow down, which, in Fu Que's view, was not an easily acceptable consequence, especially after he had experienced the power of the Otherworldly Painter's scrolls.

"It seems you don't want to stay in Gaoyang County. Well, then I won't waste my breath."

014, a shrewd person, immediately understood when he saw that Fu Que remained silent: "Then let's skip the recruitment process, uh... let's skip the option of staying in Gaoyang County."

Based on your submitted report, you request a inherited cultivation technique utilizing wind-elemental power, a complete set of weaponry imbued with the aura of national destiny and suitable for Qi-cultivating martial artists, and a letter of recommendation to access higher-level areas and challenging challenges.

Fu Que smiled politely and nodded slightly.

"No problem, but it can't be in the tiger's den of Hangzhou Prefecture. You know, in order to prevent cliques and other messy things, all promotions must be done across prefectures. You have to go to another prefecture city."

"I understand. I will obey your orders, sir."

"Alright, then you can go to Yuntai Prefecture. In three days, a fleet will depart from Gaoyang County to Yuntai Prefecture to purchase supplies and make preparations ahead. I will have them take you along."

014 slowly said, "After exchanging these, you still have a quarter of your battle merits left. Do you want to keep them to exchange at the tiger's den in Yuntai Prefecture, or leave them directly to your family?"

Fu Que pondered for a long time, finding it difficult to make a decision. Suddenly, he caught sight of 014, and immediately withdrew his True Sight: "What do you think, sir?"

Rather than making random guesses and choices on your own, it's better to listen to the opinion of this mysterious academy student who is clearly worldly-wise and knows a lot about the secrets of the Great Zhao Kingdom.

"You're asking me that?"

014 raised an eyebrow and, before Fu Que could offer any flattery, spoke first: "I suggest you keep it."

"Then I'll listen to you, sir. I choose to keep my battle merits."

Fu Que made his choice instantly without hesitation.

"The right decision."

014 waved his hand and said, "I'm busy with many tasks, so I won't keep you any longer. In three days, all the tasks you need will be handed over to you. Go now."

Fu Que bowed again before turning around and leaving the bustling fish processing port.