Chapter 217: Then What Are You Telling Me For?

Chapter 217: Chapter 217: Then What Are You Telling Me For?

"After all, we’re selecting a leader for the Alliance Guard Army this time. They’ll be stationed at a barrier in the future."

"And their duty is to protect that barrier, to be the first to resist and kill any powerful Exotic Beasts that appear in its vicinity."

"Other skills don’t really help achieve the goal of protecting the barrier."

The Fourth King General’s words made everyone nod in agreement.

He did have a point.

What they needed to compare was true strength.

Even Shangguan Yulan nodded. ’He’s not wrong.’

’If it’s a contest of raw power...’

’Ye Yunyi should be stronger than Ren Jingyi.’

At that, Shangguan Yulan recalled the time at Ye Yunyi’s manor. She had flown into a rage because her White Wolf had been messed with and had traded a punch with him.

’That guy.’

’He actually managed to block a full-power punch from me.’

’And it didn’t even seem to hurt him.’

’His raw power is obvious.’

However, the others didn’t know about this incident or the finer details of Ye Yunyi’s strength.

Fu Huiyu also nodded. "Are there any other recommended candidates?"

In response to her question, the other King Generals shook their heads.

It seemed the choice would have to be made between these two.

Any other candidates paled in comparison.

"Alright, let’s start the vote then."

Fu Huiyu immediately began distributing ballots.

After everyone finished writing, she collected them and looked them over with the Fourth King General. Their expressions immediately changed.

"One person abstained. It’s now three to three."

"What do we do now...?"

At her words, the King Generals looked at each other. ’Someone actually abstained?’

A short distance away, the Ninth King General watched the others with a faint smile.

"I believe someone must have found it difficult to judge between the two. In my opinion, we can set this matter aside for now. We can wait to ask for the opinions of the First and Second King Generals, or perhaps we can wait and see how the candidates develop further."

"As for the training of the Alliance Guard Army, that can proceed concurrently. There shouldn’t be any issue with that."

Her words sent a wave of silence through the group.

They had gathered this time specifically to select a candidate.

And now this.

’What kind of outcome is this?’

"Fine, let’s leave it at that for now," the Fifth King General said, feeling frustrated.

But the result was what it was.

There was nothing he could do.

The process was official, and since a result had been reached, he couldn’t influence it.

Meanwhile, Shangguan Yulan didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. ’What is this?’

’Didn’t I come here for nothing?’

But there was nothing she could do either.

Soon, everyone started heading outside.

Outside, Ren Jingyi was waiting and saw them emerge.

"Father."

"Shh, let’s talk over here."

Ren Tianxing felt a sense of helplessness seeing his daughter’s anxious expression.

He pulled her aside and told her what had happened.

"Ye Yunyi?"

Ren Jingyi listened. She had heard of this person, but she had never considered him a serious rival.

’I can’t believe it.’

’A character like him actually tied with me in votes.’

’It must be because of other factors.’

’Like his Alchemy Skill, his Beast Taming Skill, and... his child.’

’Gaining prestige through his son, is that it?!’

At that thought, Ren Jingyi grew indignant.

She believed that in a contest of raw power, she was definitely stronger than Ye Yunyi.

If that’s the case, then she would just go and challenge Ye Yunyi to a duel.

That would make things clear enough!

No sooner said than done!

Ren Jingyi made up her mind right then and there.

She would go find Ye Yunyi later and get a good look at this person!

’Let’s see just how strong this guy really is!’

A while later, the King Generals began to bid each other farewell.

Over here, Fu Huiyu and Yu Bingyan found Shangguan Yulan.

They also wore helpless expressions.

"I really didn’t expect this outcome. It looks like this will have to be decided later. At the very least, we know those three votes for him came from the three of us."

"We should still tell Ye Yunyi about this," Fu Huiyu said.

Shangguan Yulan was taken aback.

’Good grief.’

’What’s there to tell Ye Yunyi?’

’Are they trying to curry favor with him?’

’You’re both King Generals. Do you really need to seek his favor?’

Then, Yu Bingyan chimed in, "Oh, right, Yulan, if Ye Yunyi has another child later on, remember to tell him that we’d also be willing to be the child’s teachers."

Shangguan Yulan: "..."

’Good grief. So that’s what you two were after.’

"Alright, I’ll let Ye Yunyi know when I get back."

"Great."

The two of them were all smiles. After all, if Ye Yunyi’s next child was also an Innate Mutant, becoming their teacher would be a great honor.

A child like that would have a limitless future.

With that, everyone went their separate ways.

Not long after, Shangguan Yulan returned to the barrier.

She went straight to the manor.

Meanwhile, Ye Yunyi was drinking tea.

When he heard Shangguan Yulan had arrived, he invited her in.

He poured her a cup of tea.

"I was out for a meeting with the other King Generals."

"Hm?"

Ye Yunyi listened to Shangguan Yulan’s opening line. ’What does she mean by this?’

’Does she have to report to me every time she goes to a meeting now?’

"This meeting was to select a leader for a newly assembled unit of the Alliance Guard Army."

"Later, this person will be given a barrier to command. In other words, they’ll become the City Lord of that First Line Barrier!"

"To put it more clearly, the person chosen is someone everyone believes has the potential to become the next King General."

"Do you understand?"

"Oh," Ye Yunyi nodded. He understood—it was about choosing the next King General candidate.

His Level might not have reached King Level yet, but his overall strength was already there.

’Besides, does it really matter whether I’m a King General or not right now?’

’But to have my own unit...’

’...and command of an entire barrier...’

’...doesn’t sound too bad.’

"So what was the result? Did I get picked? Which barrier am I being assigned to? And how strong is this Alliance Guard Army unit?"

Ye Yunyi’s rapid-fire questions left Shangguan Yulan stunned.

"You... weren’t chosen."

"Pfft!"

Ye Yunyi spat out a tea stem to the side, then looked at Shangguan Yulan with a helpless expression. "Then what the hell are you telling me for?"

"You’re just messing with me."

"Don’t be so hasty," Shangguan Yulan said, feeling wronged. "You weren’t rejected either."

Shangguan Yulan then explained the situation to Ye Yunyi.

Ye Yunyi listened. ’Well, I’ll be.’

’So my rival is the Fifth King General’s daughter.’

’That’s even more ridiculous.’

’She’s got the Fifth King General helping her rack up achievements.’

’Tch.’

’I didn’t expect such a roadblock.’

’Otherwise, leading the Alliance Guard Army would have been pretty cool.’

"By the way, the Third King General and the Sixth King General asked me to tell you something."