Embassy of the Star Empire in the Federation.
A flash of light appeared from the warp, and three men reappeared in the same spot.
"Your Highness, that fellow is far too ungrateful. No matter how much potential he has, he's still just a junior lord." Chen Shan said ingratiatingly, "I have many friends in the Federation's upper echelons. How about I send someone to teach him a lesson?"
—Of course, that's just bragging. With Jiang Yan's current status and the attention of several god-level experts, who would dare to trip him up?
But that's not important; what the leader wants is an attitude.
This is the seventh prince of the empire. If we can get on his good side, we won't have to worry about resources in the future.
"Why are you still here?" Luo Baiyu glanced at him coldly.
"Ah, Your Highness..." Chen Shan was stunned. He hadn't expected the other party to react this way after he flattered him, and he was at a loss for words.
"Get out of here now," the ambassador said, giving a subtle wink to smooth things over.
"It was I who overstepped my bounds. I shall take my leave." Chen Shan felt humiliated, but forced a smile.
"Nonsense." Luo Baiyu looked at Chen Shan as he retreated and snorted coldly.
People with such potential wouldn't even have the right to contact Jiang Yan unless they thought being classmates with him would make them more convincing during recruitment.
Not to mention that he has always looked down on such sycophantic and backstabbing people.
"After all, he's from a small place, Your Highness, please calm down," the ambassador said with a smile. "However, this Jiang Yan is unwilling to join the Empire. What does Your Highness think should be done?"
"I do admire him. If he's willing to betray his country for a little benefit, he'll betray the empire sooner or later for something even greater." Luo Baiyu smiled calmly.
"Since they're unwilling to pledge allegiance, let's form an alliance. Sixth Sister is also in this issue of 'All Realms,' so if she can't be a companion, being... well, that's not bad either."
"Your Highness is wise," the ambassador said sincerely.
......
Meanwhile, visitors kept arriving at Jiang Yan's residence.
Among them were envoys, like those from the Star Empire, who brought along a member of the Federation of XX nationality.
Jiang Yan didn't want to comment too much on these people.
Ten years later, the world was in turmoil, and the abyss erupted.
Smaller powers like the Federation may be in constant danger, but at least everyone fights for their country and to protect it, and their deaths are worthwhile.
Those who defect to other forces are fine in normal times, but in times of turmoil, they are the first to be abandoned and die without dignity.
Everyone has their own ambitions; there's no need to say more.
Jiang Yan sighed, stood up, and prepared to go find the Dean. He had dealt with most of these forces; he could now prepare to go to the "All Realms."
Oh right, I need to contact Miaolin before I go, because I won't see her for a long time after this trip.
As Jiang Yan walked to the door, he glanced at it casually and found that the access control showed two people standing downstairs.
"Huh..." Jiang Yan's expression turned strange.
Downstairs in the independent dormitory building.
A middle-aged man in a suit asked awkwardly, "Miaolin, do you think Dad's outfit is too serious? It might scare Xiaojiang."
"No way," Li Miaolin couldn't help but chuckle. "Dad, what's wrong with you today? Don't you usually say things like, 'This little brat, I'll break his legs if I see him'?"
"A true man can bend and stretch," the man said sullenly.
"Speaking of which, does Xiao Jiang really like this gift? Isn't it a bit too frivolous?" He glanced at the two large boxes of figurines he was carrying, his lips twitching slightly.
"How about we add two more cases of cigarettes?"
"No need, no need, he doesn't smoke." Li Miaolin waved her hand: "Besides attending classes and playing simulation games, he usually likes to stay in his dorm and tinker with those anime and manga things, so he definitely likes them."
"Is that so..." the man mused.
"Alright, Dad, instead of worrying about this, it's more important to get them to prepare some benefits," Li Miaolin said helplessly, patting her forehead.
The man smiled wryly: "The resources we have are naturally arranged according to the highest standards, but it can't compare to those big powers. That's why the leaders sent me to sound them out."
"Ding-dong...ding-dong..."
Seeing her father still hesitating, Li Miaolin rolled her eyes and simply rang the doorbell.
"Hey, Miaolin, you..."
The man hurriedly straightened his clothes.
After a series of footsteps, the door opened.
"Oh, Uncle Li, Miaolin, what brings you here? Please come in." Jiang Yan hurriedly invited the two of them in.
"Little...cough cough, Jiang Yan, I happen to be running errands nearby. Miao Lin said she wanted to come see you and insisted on bringing me along. I don't know if I'm bothering you..."
"Not at all, I'm overjoyed that you could come. Uncle Li, you can just call me Xiao Jiang." Jiang Yan said with a smile, while glancing at the girl beside him with some doubt.
But then he saw Li Miaolin secretly wink at him.
Jiang Yan was slightly taken aback, then suddenly realized. They were dressed so formally, and the father and daughter came together.
—This is a test for him.
His smile grew even warmer: "Come, Uncle Li, please have a seat. Would you like something to drink?"
"Tea will do, thank you."
Jiang Yan nodded and was about to get up to make tea when Li Miaolin stopped him: "You guys chat, I'll go."
As he spoke, he walked to the side, skillfully opened a drawer, and took out a tea canister.
"Miaolin, do you come here often?" The man asked, frowning as he watched his daughter navigate the place so familiarly.
"Uncle, I can explain..." Jiang Yan sat up straight immediately, looking flustered.
In the past, when he was busy with virtual battles, Li Miaolin would occasionally come over to help him tidy up the trash, and she even bought and arranged these tea bags.
The man turned his head, then suddenly remembered his purpose, and smiled again, saying thoughtfully, "Hmm, Xiao Jiang..."
It’s over!
Looking at the other person's smile, Jiang Yan suddenly remembered his elementary school days.
He secretly wrote love letters to Li Miaolin, but her father found out and angrily went to the school to tell the homeroom teacher the next day.
This is the smile the old man had when he was punished and made to give a self-criticism in front of the whole class.
No, we have to strike first!
“Uncle Li, I know what you mean, it’s not what you think,” Jiang Yan quickly explained.
"Huh?" The man paused.
He knows why I'm here—he knows I'm here on behalf of the Federation to recruit him?
It's not what I thought—and I'm unwilling to accept it?
The man sighed inwardly; this was exactly what he had anticipated. His smile remained unchanged as he said:
"Xiao Jiang, don't rush, listen to our terms."
Jiang Yan, who was about to explain, was taken aback, then overjoyed. It was good that he was willing to make conditions; that meant he was willing to accept him. Wasn't this the time to express his opinion?
He immediately said seriously, "Uncle, you said it doesn't matter what the conditions are."
The man felt a chill in his heart.
That's right. The conditions those powerful forces can offer far exceed those of the Federation, so of course they don't care about what the Federation offers.
So he reluctantly pleaded, "Xiao Jiang, our conditions are indeed not as good as theirs, but..."
“How could that be, Uncle Li?” Jiang Yan interrupted in surprise, “Miao Lin is the best in my heart, how could she be inferior to others?”
"Huh? What? What does this have to do with Miaolin?" The man was also taken aback.
"Hahaha!"
Li Miaolin, who was watching the two talking, finally couldn't help but laugh, her beautiful eyes narrowing into crescents.
"What's going on?" The two looked over, somewhat bewildered.
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