Versatile Mage: Starting Contract Groudon

Chapter 235 Stop pretending, let’s show off!
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After listening to Shao Zheng's speculations, Zhao Tingxi couldn't help but admire that there were indeed some capable people in the country who could actually deduce that he was related to the ancient king through just a few clues.

It's just that I'm a little timid and my guess is not bold enough.

"Actually, it's your choice whether you say it or not. Saying it may not be good for you. If you don't say it, I won't say much. Just pretend that I didn't ask anything tonight." Shao Zheng said.

But Zhao Tingxi smiled. He found a good reason to cover up some secrets about himself.

"To be honest, this is not something that should be hidden from the public." Zhao Tingxi paused for a moment, then said arrogantly, "I will stop pretending. I will reveal my cards! The ancient king, Ying Zheng, is my ancestor!"

When Zhao Tingxi said this, his tone was so arrogant and happy. It seemed as if he knew some big secret and had to admit his identity after hiding it for a long time.

After hearing what Zhao Tingxi said, Mo Fan and Shao Zheng were both surprised and confused.

“Aren’t the descendants of the ancient king the people of Weiju Village? Are you also from Weiju Village? That shouldn’t be the case…” Mo Fan obviously didn’t quite believe it.

Although Shao Zheng didn't say anything, he seemed a little unconvinced.

Zhao Tingxi rolled his eyes at Mo Fan. “Although the people in Weiju Village are also descendants of the ancestor, they are collateral descendants, while I am a direct descendant!”

“If you say so, then so be it.” Mo Fan did not dwell on it.

On the contrary, Shao Zheng stroked his chin and said, "It is said that the ancient king Ying Zheng was not called Ying Zheng, but Zhao Zheng. Your last name is also Zhao. Is there really a connection?"

Zhao Tingxi nodded quickly and said, "Yes, I didn't believe it at first. But when I was in the ancient capital, I was also sucked into the evil abyss. At that time, the ancient king said that I was his direct descendant. Then, he helped me activate some talent. After that, my undead system was like a cheat, and my training speed was extremely fast!"

Zhao Tingxi was talking nonsense in a serious manner. Surprisingly, Shao Zheng actually began to think seriously about whether what Zhao Tingxi said was true or false.

"Then do you know why the ancient king has been making such big moves recently?"

"Of course I know that!" Zhao Tingxi said with a grin, "The old ancestor has been running around trying to unify the underworld recently. He said that he once only unified the domestic Undead Empire, but now he wants to unify the entire underworld!"

"Unify the underworld?" Shao Zheng touched his chin.

"Yes, you know that he was an ambitious man back then. Now that he has revived, he will definitely run around to unify the underworld. And..." Zhao Tingxi said.

After Zhao Tingxi's deception, he actually made Shao Zheng believe a lot of what he said.

"Did your ancestor tell us about his attitude towards humans?" Shao Zheng asked.

"No attitude." Zhao Tingxi shook his head: "Compared to the underworld, the ancestor has no feelings towards us humans. As long as we don't provoke it, he doesn't care what humans do."

"That's it..."

Shao Zheng fell into deep thought.

Zhao Tingxi and Mo Fan also interrupted Shao Zheng's contemplation. "I will pretend that I didn't hear what you said today, and you will also pretend that you didn't say anything. We know nothing." Suddenly, Shao Zheng said to Zhao Tingxi.

This incident was so shocking that even now Shao Zheng was not at peace. Regardless of whether what Zhao Tingxi said was true or false, what he said tonight could not be spread out.

“Ah? I know nothing.” Mo Fan was very good at playing dumb.

"I didn't say anything, don't look at me." Zhao Tingxi was also very sensible.

Shao Zheng nodded, then looked at Mo Fan: "By the way, Mo Fan, there is one more thing you need to ask."

"Grand Speaker, why don't you just give me the position of a member of parliament? I'll just be a student of the National Palace..." Mo Fan complained.

“Hahaha, if you want to be a member of parliament, it is not impossible. You already have the support of a large number of people. With your cultivation level, it should not be difficult for you to become a super-level person. If you can govern a human city well, it will be even more legitimate. Otherwise, I will nominate you…” Shao Zheng couldn’t help but laugh.

“No, no, no, I’m used to being casual. Besides, I’m shouldering the important task of finding the ancient totem!” Mo Fan waved his hands hurriedly.

"I think your conditions are almost met. Do you know how much your Fanxue Mountain is worth in the market now?" Shao Zheng laughed, and his laugh was cunning.

Making Mo Fan a councillor is a good choice. Many councillors are not as powerful as Mo Fan. Although he knows nothing about governance, politics and jurisdiction, these things can be handed over to some officials. A councillor is a symbol of status, and different councillors are responsible for different things.

"What happened to Fan Xueshan?" Mo Fan asked puzzledly.

Fanxue Mountain has always been managed by Mu Ningxue, and Mo Fan doesn't even know what the situation is like there.

“Have you paid no attention to the recent developments of Fanxue Mountain?” Zhao Tingxi looked at Mo Fan.

“Uh…should I know?” Mo Fan smiled awkwardly.

"Let me tell you. You should know about the recent base city plan, right?" Shao Zheng said.

“I know a little bit. It means that all second-tier cities, third-tier cities, towns, and villages except the planned base city will be incorporated into the base city and governed under a unified management.” Mo Fan said.

"Almost. The range of the Sirens' activities has become too large, and the safety boundary of the coastline has been drastically compressed. The base city plan is a new pattern change for all our coastal cities. Politics, economy, transportation, and military will all be seriously affected. But at the same time, it will also make the value of some land in the base city planning area increase by hundreds or thousands of times. Your Fanxue Mountain is included in the Feiniao Base City. The land is vast, the terrain is ingenious, and the sea defense is good. I believe that it won't be long before a large number of people from second- and third-tier cities and towns will flock to your Fanxue Mountain, this crescent land." Shao Zheng said.

"Then I've made a lot of money?" Mo Fan said

"I'm sure you'll make a fortune!" Zhao Tingxi said with a smile, "I've invested a lot of money and resources in your Fanxue Mountain. If it continues to develop at the current rate, the money and materials I invested can at least bring in several times or even nearly ten times the income. If my company moves into Fanxue Mountain later, I estimate that my income will be much higher."

“Oh my god! Is it so profitable?” Mo Fan was shocked.

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(End of this chapter)