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Chapter 740, Rejuvenation Surgery

Qi Bodu was copying a piece of calligraphy in his private office.

It was an art form from ancient Terra, and after seeing it in the literature, he became quite interested in this ancient art form and the ancient writing it represented, and began to learn it. This became one of his hobbies.

His advisor was reporting to him about Margaret.

"...Grand Master Margaret is leaving the Psychic Order. According to our analysis, Ms. Margaret no longer has the opportunity to control the Psychic Order. The initiative is now completely in Gu Hang's hands. As long as he wants, he will be the chief grand master of the Psychic Order tomorrow."

Qi Bodu's brushes kept moving, and he commented, "Useless thing, if Dou Zhao had been driven out a few years ago, he wouldn't be powerless to resist now."

"So should we agree to her request? She hopes to have a new position."

"Hmm... an S+ psychic. Even though he's a fool, he's still useful and shouldn't be wasted. Go to the Legal Department and be a psychic consultant. We'll see what happens later."

"I'm afraid she won't be satisfied."

"Hmph, let her figure it out on her own. Let's see if anyone in Holy Terra dares to help a dog I don't want."

"understood."

The two of them were silent, with only the faint sound of the ancient brush rubbing against the rice paper.

Obviously the serious business had been discussed, but Qi Bodu's advisor did not leave, as if he knew that the Prime Minister had something else to say.

that's the truth.

Qi Bodu's pen unconsciously stopped while listening to the report, and the copying of Gu Taila's calligraphy work was naturally interrupted.

"Those...are they true?"

"Yes, I think we have to reconsider Gu Hang's influence." His adviser fully understood what the Prime Minister was asking and gave an answer.

This is the judgment made by their entire department after integrating the intelligence transmitted back.

Qi Bodu wanted to continue copying the calligraphy and painting, but he couldn't concentrate at all. He simply put the pen aside, walked out of the calligraphy and painting table, and paced back and forth in front of it.

He knew that Gu Hang was a top-level psychic. The battle reports from the front, as well as the words sent back by the Salilius War Captain, whom he trusted very much as an eyewitness, clearly stated this.

However, the information in the report is one thing, and experiencing it personally is another.

When the sharp alarm sounded, there was a brief chaos in the palace.

It had been a long time since he had had such an experience, so Qi Bodu was a little confused at the time.

The psychic power that rose up seemed to be displayed deliberately. There was no need for any special psychic means to observe it. Even the most ordinary mortal could feel the heart-pounding smell personally.

This 'palpitations' is not an adjective, but something that really happens to me.

Qi Bodu himself felt that in the rumbling, illusory yet real thunder, he seemed to smell something, as if it came from his lungs; his heart began to beat abnormally faster, becoming faster and more irregular.

He felt very uncomfortable.

Later, he realized that it was a normal reaction under the pressure of psychic energy, and it was not because of any force attacking him. These physical effects were only temporary and would not last too long.

However, what was abnormal was that he should not be able to feel this feeling at such a distance. Not to mention, the person who released this power was in the best psychic shielding field in the empire.

What does that mean?

He questioned his psychic advisor.

His advisor told him that this meant that if Gu Hang wanted someone in the palace to die at that moment, then that person would be dead now and no one could save him. Regardless of whether the anti-psychic facilities in the palace would be effective, or whether the subsequent march could solve this powerful psychic, at least the person who died would not be able to survive.

Even with an S+ level psychic advisor like him, who was fully focused and prepared for personal protection, it wouldn't work.

After hearing the news, Qi Bodu's expression did not change at all.

My heart was already in turmoil.

Now, he finally experienced firsthand the oppressive feeling brought about by the great power of a top individual.

Can a top-level expert of this level overthrow the empire?

No.

Can you kill the supreme ruler of the empire?

can.

The former is to fight the Empire, the most powerful single collective in the universe, with an individual;

The latter is individual to individual.

In a sense, Qi Bodu can indeed represent the empire. His power is at the peak of his career as prime minister, and he still has countless ideals and ambitions to realize...

He is the most noble man in the empire.

One for one?

I won’t trade with anyone.

I wouldn’t trade it with 10 billion people, 1 trillion people, or even 100 trillion people!
It was his idea to ask Gu Hang to come to Holy Terra.

But he regrets it a little now.

Later, he had prepared some extreme pressure methods. The original purpose was to test Gu Hang and see whether this "prince" who ruled the border was loyal to the central government of the empire.

If he is loyal, then no matter how the central government of the empire treats him, he should be content with it, like a loyal dog, wagging his tail and begging for mercy.

If he shows any dissatisfaction or resistance, he is disloyal.

During the triumphant speech, Qi Bodu felt unhappy for a while and even wanted to kill Gu Hang. But his "sensible" behavior slightly regained some impression points, at least making Qi Bodu feel that he could still conduct subsequent "tests".

But... maybe I should reconsider this matter now.

Testing is definitely still necessary.

He couldn't possibly allow an ambitious man who had no loyalty to the empire to continue to grow on the border.

The lesson of Tiekai is still fresh in my mind.

But it is limited to prediction.

There are some extreme pressure tactics that are meant to make things difficult for others, but I feel like there is no need to use them.

Otherwise, what would you do if you forced a loyal minister to rebel?
He was considering the long-term plans of the empire, and was definitely not worried about being pushed into a corner and being replaced one-for-one at the stage of execution.

Thinking of this, he said to his administrative consultant, "Approve Gu Hang's application for an interview. Check my schedule and see when I have time to meet him."

……

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, it is an honor to meet you." Looking at Qi Bodu sitting on the high platform, Gu Hang lowered his head respectfully, bent his waist, and greeted him humbly.

The etiquette was fully implemented, showing Gu Hang's respect, but the balance was well struck, not appearing too fawning or humble. He held his head appropriately high, and his eyes occasionally had a sharp look.

Every movement and expression in this series has been carefully designed.

Qi Bodu is a proud man, and he cares a lot about the attitudes of others; but if the flattery is too much and fake, he will feel that the other party is treating him as a fool.

This is just right for the moment.

Qi Bodu knew very well that the people in front of him, not only Gu Hang but also others, were mostly pretending.

But pretending to be like one is also a kind of respect.

Nodding slightly, Qi Bodu had just called Gu Hang to his feet when the servant next to him brought a tray and delivered something to him.

Gu Hang's voice sounded at the right time: "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, this is Xinglan Gold Crystal."

Qi Bodu's expression was slightly moved.

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He knows this thing.

This crystal was born in the core of the nebula, which is a violent furnace of energy and matter. The energy contained in it is beyond imagination. It can resonate with the holder's mental power. The holder only needs to probe a trace of mental power into it, and he can feel a vast and boundless source of power surging.

This power can be directed to strengthen one's own psychic talents, making originally weak psychic fluctuations instantly become surging; it can also be injected into the energy core of the spacecraft, allowing the spacecraft to instantly burst out with extremely fast navigation capabilities; it can even release a powerful energy shield in times of crisis to resist invasions from various dangers in the universe.

Its practical effect is quite significant, but in reality, few people actually use it.

It is too rare and too expensive, and it is too luxurious to treat it as a consumable - oh, the key is that even if there is a ship valuable enough for it to protect, it cannot protect it.

The greatest use of Xinglan Gold Crystal is as personal protection and... as jewelry.

Its appearance is like a bright heart surrounded by stars. It is oval in shape and about the size of an adult's fist. The surface of the crystal is flowing with light of colors such as dark blue, purple gold, and emerald green. These lights are like the water of the galaxy, slowly flowing, interweaving, and changing in the crystal, as if telling the ancient legend of the universe. When it is gently turned, the speed and trajectory of the light flow will also change, as if forming a series of mysterious star maps, showing the landscape of different corners of the universe, or the magnificent scene of supernova explosion, or the wonders of distorted space and time around black holes.

This is extremely amazing viewing value.

It is an excellent material for making into a treasure that can be carried around.

Of course, as the Prime Minister of the Empire, Qi Bodu has no shortage of similar items, and some are even better than this one.

However, its value is enough to put it on Qi Bodu's collection cabinet.

Prime Minister Qi Bodu was quite satisfied with this gift.

His mood improved a little.

He had a peaceful conversation with Gu Hang for a while, talking about what he had seen and heard in Holy Terra and the story of the Alliance.

Then, their topic gradually got to the point during the casual chat.

They first talked about the Psychic Order.

"Are you going to be the next Chief Grand Mentor?"

When Qi Bodu asked this question, Gu Hang was already prepared. He smiled and answered calmly: "I do have this plan. I can't refuse such a kind invitation."

"Oh, if you do well, maybe you can be elected as a high lord?"

"It's a bit difficult for the Chief Grand Master to enter the High Lord."

"You are very capable, maybe you can do it?"

When he said this, the smile on Qi Bodu's face was half a smile, and there was no kindness in it.

Gu Hang pretended not to hear it, and instead said, "If it really works, it will also depend on the Prime Minister's advice. The Psychic Order also follows the Prime Minister's lead. After all, even if I become the chief, I can't stay in Holy Terra for a long time."

Gu Hang's intention clearly stated that he would eventually leave Holy Terra and had no intention of staying for long.

Thinking about the words again, is he going to sell the Psychic Order to the Prime Minister?

No, it's not that simple.

Because Qi Bodu doesn't need it.

If he wanted to completely control the Psychic Order, it would be easy with Margaret's support. He didn't move because he also felt that the Psychic Order was useless and meaningless to him. He didn't need the high-profile position of the Psychic Order, nor did he need their weak actual strength. On the contrary, leaving them as a trash can seemed to be a better choice.

What Gu Hang meant might be that he wanted to build up the Psychic Order well, control it remotely, and at the same time make the Psychic Order become stronger and cooperate with him obediently?

Touching his chin, Qi Bodu thought it was quite interesting.

Having given up the most unsatisfactory authority of being the 'highest administrative body of the Empire's Psychics', the Psychic Order, which was able to grow stronger, didn't seem to be so useless anymore.

With their help, a lot of things can be done.

After all, although he is the Prime Minister with real power, the Prime Minister's power, in theory, cannot reach the head of the Inquisition. He is working towards full power, but he is still on the way and has not yet reached it. The Inquisition is sometimes not so obedient.

Having an alternative is not a bad thing.

Of course, the prerequisite is that Gu Hang can establish the psychic cultivation society.

And, what he thought of was just what he thought of. Did Gu Hang's simple words really mean this?

Gu Hang smiled and said, "The Psychic Order will definitely be established. We have the regular funding from the Empire and the support from the Alliance. I also have some experience in the cultivation and training of psychics. Please rest assured, Prime Minister."

"Hmm." Qi Bodu stroked his chin lightly.

Gu Hang continued, "The Alliance is also strong enough to help the Prime Minister solve many problems. The Psychic Order can do it, and the Alliance will do what the Psychic Order cannot do for the Prime Minister."

This is a more naked commitment.

Qi Bodu finally smiled.

He didn't believe it completely, but he didn't believe it at all either.

That's at least a good start.

And when he wanted to talk more deeply about the alliance, taxation, and how to ensure that what Gu Hang said would come true, another thing Gu Hang mentioned completely attracted his attention.

"By the way, Prime Minister, I have seen a very difficult technique in the Psychic Order."

"This technique has something to do with rejuvenation surgery."

"With the help of psychic power, you can do a sixth rejuvenation surgery after the fifth one, and the effect will be better than a normal rejuvenation surgery."

"It's just too difficult. In the past few thousand years, no psychic has been able to master it. I'm quite interested in it and am currently studying it, but it requires a lot of experiments and will be quite expensive. Now I'm worried about whether I can find a sponsor."

(End of this chapter)