The banquet did not last long before it concluded.

Although these old comrades temporarily recovered their physical functions, they had long suffered from erosion, and the pollution characteristics within them had only been suppressed, not yet entirely relieved.

Therefore, Pei Jing and the others were not soft-hearted and directly sent these still-hungry old comrades back.

Once Su Qi helps them fully recover, they can enjoy such days as frequently as they desire.

At this moment.

Su Qi remained in the hall with four Apostle-level bigshots.

Oh, and there was Wang Zhen too, but his presence was very weak; if he didn't appear in Su Qi's line of sight, one would subconsciously ignore his existence.

It must be some characteristic granted by his path.

"After waiting so long, the Ninth District has finally ushered in a true dragon, and as the President of the Extraordinary Guild, I was still in the dark," Xia Shengxuan looked at Su Qi with a somewhat dazzling gaze.

Pei Jing said, "If it weren't for the Xu Family provoking him, even I might still be kept in the dark."

"His temperament is stable enough, so we don't need to worry too much," City Lord Lin Nan praised. As someone recommended by his old brothers to this position, he needed to maneuver among various factions, and thus had hidden his edge even deeper.

Pei Jing nodded, "Hmm, keep composed and stable for a year, build a solid foundation, step into the Apostle-level, and his future achievements will definitely not be less than any of the geniuses in the Holy City!"

Pei Jing, from the Holy Sanctuary Clan, held a high standard by that level, considering Apostle-level as just the starting line.

As he spoke, he noticed that Su Qi's expression seemed somewhat off.

"Su Qi, do you have something to say? It's okay, we are all family here."

"Well, Principal, my next actions might be... quite grand." Su Qi decided to first inform them, as what he was about to do would require some assistance.

"Hmm!?"

"Dealing with a mere Xu Family, how big of a move can it entail…" Qiu Ran scarcely took it seriously.

But Pei Jing suddenly had a bad premonition and quickly interrupted Qiu Ran, "Let him speak first."

Su Qi picked up a piece of beast meat, "I want to do this."

Pei Jing seemed to connect the dots and couldn't help but take a sharp breath, his pupils suddenly contracted, "No way! This thing isn't something you can meddle with now!"

Earlier, he was praised for being stable and able to endure.

Unexpectedly, this guy seemed to want to ascend to the heavens!

Xia Shengxuan's eyes flickered a few times, finally fixed on the beast meat in Su Qi's hand, and instantly broke into a cold sweat, couldn't help but persuade, "It's really unnecessary. If you lack resources, just let us know. Could it be that the entire Ninth District cannot support you?"

Lin Nan also realized the grand move Su Qi mentioned, repeatedly agreeing, "Yes, there's no need to showcase excessively and place oneself at the eye of the storm."

Among the people present, only Qiu Ran had a puzzled face, suddenly feeling itchy in the head as if his brain was going to grow.

Damn it, these enigmatic people are really insufferable!

He felt extremely uncomfortable, like a cat scratching at his heart, and in a bid to expose his intelligence, he couldn't help but ask, "What are you guys talking about?"

Xia Shengxuan, too lazy to bother with him, calmly said, "The brainless sit with Chen Zhen."

"Oh, by the way, where's Chen Zhen?"

Fortunately, Su Qi was very respectful and caring towards the elderly and young, explaining to Qiu Ran, "Look, of a fierce beast, only one percent of it is edible. In that one percent, the perfectly pure quality beast meat without any pollution characteristics occupies ten percent."

"Suppose this entire fierce beast consisted of perfectly pure quality beast meat…"

Hearing this, Qiu Ran's eyes suddenly shone, "And then?"

"Then I happen to have the ability to expel pollution characteristics," Su Qi spread his hands, saying lightly.

In an instant, the understanding Qiu Ran was mentally and physically shocked, as if ten thousand volts of electricity surged through him.

Ten multiplied by a hundred equals a thousand, plus the price difference between perfectly pure quality beast meat and other parts of the meat...

Shhhh...

Roughly calculated, a fierce beast would increase in value ten thousand times in Su Qi's hands after a purification!?

At this moment.

Even without Su Qi using his ability, Qiu Ran could see the dazzling golden light emanating from him!

It was the light emitted by gold!

At the same time, he realized that this kind of abnormal money-minting ability, once known by other Holy Cities, would mean either soaring to great heights or plunging straight into hell for Su Qi!

At this moment.

Pei Jing's expression was as solemn as could be, "Have you forgotten what I told you before?"

"The greatest taboo for a Transcendent is to arrogantly assume that having some capabilities beyond ordinary reach is enough to take on the title of Savior, which you... are not ready for!"

This statement, Su Qi naturally remembered. When Principal Pei lectured them, he had mentioned a secret story.

That was the life of the first Transcendent.

Extraordinary Power first emerged in this era, and could even be traced back before the invasion of the Ten Thousand Realms.

At that time, a top scientist, without using All Heavens Reflecting True Crystal, accessed the Mysterious Path and received vast knowledge from the ancient machinery and technological path.

With his strength alone, he initiated a technological boom era.

Various advanced theories were practically given away, allowing humanity to build large ships, surpass light speed, and advance toward the stars, thriving in every corner of the universe.

Unfortunately, the good times didn't last, with the universe colliding and the Ten Thousand Realms invading.

Humanity not only severed ties above the starry sky but was also crazily being devoured at home.

In such circumstances, that scientist stood up and first explained to the public the existence of the Mysterious Path, leading people to delve into the study of the Mysterious Path.

According to this development, the scientist should have been embraced by everyone, being undoubtedly the number one person of that era.

However.

After he created one Transcendent after another and controlled the initial wave of fierce beast invasions.

Conflicts broke out among those who tasted the flavor of power, aiming for even stronger power, and set their sights on the first scientist who sensed the Mysterious Path.

The outcome later on remains unknown.

But Pei Jing told them that the scientist didn't even leave his name.

At that time, Pei Jing posed a hypothesis in class.

If that scientist had been a bit more selfish, a bit colder, first strengthening himself, could later events have ended differently?

Su Qi understood the reasoning and had always practiced as such.

Originally, in his life's plan, he worked hard to study, aimed to awaken well, protect his family, and if his strength was sufficient, ideally take his family to reside in a Holy City.

As for the Ninth District...

If capable, he would help.

He was very aware of his own limits; thirty-six Holy Cities, each fighting on its own, many high-level Transcendents emerged, yet no Destruction-level Transcendent came to the Ninth District to oversee.

From this, it's evident that remote cities like the Ninth District might have been abandoned early on.

What could he change alone?

But.

After mastering Purification, he saw the opportunity for change.

He also realized that even if he moved to some Holy City, anywhere with people naturally has disputes, could he ensure his family's safety one hundred percent?

In that case, why not establish his own city-state upon this ruin!

Everything carries risk, eating might lead to choking, drinking could cause drowning, and walking through a Holy City might get trampled by a fierce beast.

But the higher the risk, the greater the reward.

Moreover, now having Principal Pei and the others' support, Su Qi was confident of minimizing the risk!

Thus, he laid out his plan, "I've scrutinized it thoroughly. As long as we're not greedy, control the flow pace well, at most there might be suspicion, and I can sit behind the scenes, if anything changes, I can abandon it directly."

Hearing these words.

Everyone fell into contemplation.

Xia Shengxuan was just about to speak when Lin Nan seized the opportunity.

His demeanor extremely solemn, "Su Qi's proposal is feasible, and no matter what, the Ninth District is under our control!"

"Using the Ninth District as a boundary, first establish a pilot, then gradually expand."

"Plus, erasing Su Qi's tracks, even if some issues arise, we will bear the consequences!"

Up to this point.

Everyone finally understood.

The consequences might not be bad, so why not try it out, bit by bit.

Even if errors occur, and it becomes uncontrollable, at most, these old bones will take the fall.

Thus.

A discussion officially commenced on how to proceed and structure the layout.

Beside them, Wang Zhen remained silent, quietly listening to this possibly profound secret, his body slightly trembling with excitement to the point of suffocation.

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