It's the cyber age now, and you're still playing traditional villains?

Xu Shi nodded slightly.

After three hours of meeting, the summary was in three sentences. It turns out that the essence is concentrated.

However, the silly apprentice's report also hit the nail on the head - by now they already have their own set of standards for accepting new members into the alliance.

What matters are nothing more than these: comprehensive strength, resources, and the "protagonist".

Comprehensive strength is naturally the most important criterion for judgment. Whether it is the overall strength of the "Upgraders" or the individual SS "Upgraders", this part can always well reflect the value of an area's existence.

It is no exaggeration to say that once SS exists in a certain area, it will basically be ranked in the top A-level city-state. Even if these people may have strange personalities, or are unwilling to get involved in alliances and diplomatic affairs, they will basically not sit idly by once any major situation occurs.

After all, according to their description, once "Heavenly Law" does something, they will not be able to remain unscathed - this may not be credible to people who have not been exposed to these things, but the current "Galaxy" Federation is already quite large, and one person may not represent anything, so what about ten people, or a hundred people?

If the situation wasn't really that serious, or if there was such a potential crisis, how could those SS or extremely powerful beings agree to form a group, right?

Xu Shi still remembers three years ago, when he was just preparing to develop the alliance. It was indeed much more difficult than it is now. It was true that Yu Xingchuan led the team to be responsible for overseas diplomacy, but eight out of ten times he had to do it himself, using the collected evidence to present facts and reason with them.

Even so, there are still many people who are suspicious and think that this is a despicable trick used by outsiders... Until those "supervisors" of "heavenly justice" were caught, these people realized that Xu Shi and others were not exaggerating.

But as the saying goes, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Only when the foundation is laid firmly, the act of breaking through barriers and presenting the complete world to everyone will become simpler and easier to accept.

Even now, everything is done according to procedures. Xu Shi doesn't have to do everything personally. She can let Assistant Pan handle the unimportant city-states. It can be considered a kind of training for her.

Besides, SS weren't the only ones they looked up to - a year ago they had encountered a peculiar city-state, a high-level martial arts world where everyone had skills and was full of strong men. Although there were no SS, there were a lot of A- and A+-level "upgraders", and even quite a few S-level ones.

Finally, everyone gave the same rating for the region, A. This cannot be said to be a case of ants killing elephants. It should be said that when wolves gather in large groups, lions and tigers will also be a little wary.

Then there is the issue of resources. Joining the alliance means the opening of the foreign trade system, which requires mutual exchange of resources. Otherwise, why would people help you when they have no connection with you? This is probably a more detailed assessment under the rough classification of ABC. There are also differences between regions with the same rating.

To give the simplest example, the mineral resources of Nightsin City itself are not actually that rich. Even after obtaining the high-concentration "Rust Mist" ores from the "Forsaken", the resource level still remains in the medium or even lower-medium range.

If it weren't for the pioneer Boss Xu and the overall strong support of Night Sin City, under a fair rating, the overall level of Night Sin City might have been ranked at the bottom among the A-level city-states.

It can only be said that some people are born to be wealthy. In recent years, there are many A-level city-states with rich resources... Night Sin City is now more inclined to take the path of a virtuous cycle of exchanging technology for resources, and then relying on resources to develop technology. It is not shameful to play to one's strengths and avoid one's weaknesses.

Are there any regions that are not very strong but have abundant resources?

Of course there is.

But the fate of these city-states is not very good - they are usually divided up by the A-level city-states and left to be slaughtered at their will.

What? You asked what the leader of the alliance was doing at that time?

He is counting money.

The Night Sin City is also an A-level city-state. It would be unreasonable not to divide it up. Look, we just negotiated a big deal.

There is no other way. Although this was not the original intention of establishing the alliance, it is impossible not to have the phenomenon of the survival of the fittest when the strength is unequal.

Xu Shi even felt that he had done well enough. With the alliance as a constraint, these disadvantaged areas could at least get certain technical and equipment support. Otherwise, once everyone knew that there was another world outside when they were really in a state of disarray, they would inevitably get beaten to a pulp.

Finally, the most important question is about the "protagonist" and "justice".

As the saying goes, those who are involved in the matter are often the most confused. If you only live in a remote area, sometimes you really don't realize that such a strange thing exists in your country or city-state.

But when Xu Shi brought detailed information and asked them whether they had ever seen a down-and-out teenager suddenly start shouting "Don't bully the poor young man", or a girl with mediocre talents suddenly become invincible and can even fight against opponents of higher levels, or a certain son-in-law suddenly stopped forbearing and began to reveal his identity and returned with an army of 100,000, everyone understood at once.

With the answers in hand, even the most difficult questions will become easy.

As for how to deal with these people...it depends on the individual.

For example, the reaction after knowing the truth. Up to now, the "Galaxy" Federation has dealt with the protagonist who has already stood at the top of the world. Some people do not want their lives to be controlled and choose to cooperate with them sincerely. Such a sensible protagonist Xu Shi will naturally welcome it.

Otherwise, that is the enemy, and when facing the enemy, you only have bayonets and shotguns, oh, and thermal cannons.

Then there is the character - maybe because they have encountered a hopeless person like Luo Yu, a "protagonist" with real poor personal ethics, they would not choose to keep him around as a hidden danger.

Hmm? You mean Boss Xu's own humanity is so bad that it's unbearable to look at?

Sorry, I'm a villain, and villains can do whatever they want (proud)

"Anyway, you did a great job."

Xu Shi looked at Pan Ling, who was becoming more and more mature, with satisfaction. "If you encounter an A-level city-state in the future, you can also negotiate with them as a representative. The decision-making power is in your hands. Just give me a summary regularly."

"Well, I see."

It is always a pleasure to get recognition from the master, and Pan Ling is no exception. Her face immediately became full of joy.

But she also knew that this path was paved for him by his master - Xu Shi personally created the alliance and did the initial preliminary work, such as establishing a diplomatic team, developing foreign trade, and formulating exchange rates between different currencies... He considered every aspect in great detail.

And it was precisely these arrangements in details that impressed her the most. After all, everyone acted independently in the beginning, let alone considering them, they might not even have the concept of these things in their minds. For example, the two city-states that came to negotiate today had no idea about these aspects, and the people they sent were only influential people in their own area and did not have relevant knowledge.

Fortunately, there are professional institutions in the alliance that cultivate these skills, and "Feather Pen" will later connect with them to cultivate technical talents in this area.

In comparison, the master seemed more far-sighted in her eyes. He could think of things that others could not. Isn't that enough to be admired?

It's just a little bit unfair - she didn't know how many times she had seen it over the years, Xu Shi took advantage of the information gap to sign unequal treaties with others... He clearly played this trick of exploitation.

But on second thought, hasn't my master done enough bad things? One more or one less doesn't seem to change much.

Hee, bad master.

"So why were you looking at me like that just now?"

After talking about the business, she finally had the chance to ask the question that had been on her mind.

"...If you hadn't told me, I would have forgotten!"

Without waiting for anyone to answer, Pan Feng suddenly exploded, "I heard that I have a good sister who says her sister is stupid every day?"

"I don't!"

Pan Ling refused to admit it, and then looked at Xu Shi in disbelief and gave him a look.

I just complain to you occasionally, right? It's mostly just a joke... You, as a teacher, actually complain?

Xu Shi spread his hands innocently, what does this have to do with me...

He was indeed wronged, and he had no other intention in praising Pan Feng just now. Who knew that as everyone was talking, they would brainstorm and guess the truth?

Ultimately, it's because you're too good at guessing. Why don't you reflect on your own mistakes?

Boss Xu believes that he is never wrong.

"I see that you have become more capable after a few years of being out here, but you still dare to make up stories about your sister behind my back!"

Pan Feng pretended to be angry and said, "When I return to Yinsong Island next year, I will tell my parents that you bullied me!"

Pan Ling looked at her pitifully, wondering if she realized why she was so confident.

To be honest, when Pan Cheng went home to visit relatives in the past three years, he did prefer his elder sister Pan Feng. Although he was not partial to her, he did take better care of her.

This is actually a bit strange - after all, judging from the past experiences of the two, it seems that Pan Ling is the one who needs to be cared for. After all, she used to be introverted and timid, and it would be hard for these two to not suffer when they get together.

But now the situation is just the opposite... If I think about it carefully, I'm afraid that my father and mother must have discovered the reversal of status between sisters a long time ago?

I'm afraid so, and it's the parents who know their children best.

"I really didn't mean that, sis... I was just joking."

Of course Pan Ling would not really look down on the elder sister who had protected her since she was a child. "What I mean is that everyone has their own specialties... When it comes to fighting, I am far inferior to you..."

“…That sounds plausible.”

Pan Feng was not really angry. After thinking about it, he lightly tapped his good sister on the forehead as a punishment for her.

"But you have to treat me to dinner tonight! Let's go to Blue Sea!"

"Ah? Then my salary this month...Oh, I see."

"Humph, that's pretty much it."

Watching the two sisters playing and fighting, the others also smiled.

"Hey, Xu Shi, if we have children in the future, will they be the same as Xiao Feng and Xiao Ling?"

Xia Wuyou didn't know when she changed back into casual clothes. She came up to Xu Shi and said with a red face, it seemed that she was already thinking about the issue of the next generation.

"It's hard to say."

After a little thought, Xu Shi said, "It depends on whether the child looks like you or me."

"It's better to be like you."

Xia Xiaomao smiled, "Although his father's character is worrying, his mother is not good at planning, so at least your child won't suffer any loss."

"He has to suffer some loss, too."

Xu Shi joked, "Let's go. We're all exhausted after this fight. Let's go home and have a good rest."

"Why does it sound like you and Xiao Gu had a fight?"

Xia Wuyou had a question mark in his mind, turned around and looked at the little black rabbit, but saw that her expression was wrong.

"Well, what happened?"

Gu Yi didn't say anything, but just pointed to her communication bracelet.

Everyone then realized that they had all received a message at the same time a few seconds ago.

The content of the message was very brief, only seven words.

"Qingyun Immortal Realm is in danger, support!"

When Xu Shi saw this message, he was stunned for a moment, then his face changed and he cursed softly.

"屮!"

The reason is simple: Su Lin is there now, and this message was sent by her!

problem occurs!

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 335 What kind of drama did you add to yourself?

2023-12-12

The Qingyun Fairyland is the fairy world that Xu Shi mentioned before, the one that was discovered half a year ago and listed as an S-level city-state.

The name sounds very domineering, and in fact it is so - firstly, the strength of the "immortal cultivators" there is not weak, and secondly, the territory is quite vast. In terms of area alone, it is probably as big as four or five Night Sin Cities.

Although according to the serious fairy-xia worldview, this area still seems a bit small, but it does have all the necessary facilities, such as snow-capped mountains, sea areas, forest miasma, and imperial sects. It has the flavor of ancient fairy-xia novels.

It can be seen that the preliminary preparation work of "Tianli" was done well, and it can be said that it has restored this world view as much as possible.

But on the other hand, negotiating with them is not easy.

Because this kind of existence is very different from most city-states in terms of ideology and culture, it is actually a bit difficult to make them accept things beyond their cognition.

So far, most areas in the "Galaxy" Federation are more like different nodes in the long river of history, such as the medieval quasi-industrial era of the Hualan Empire, the super-information era of the Night Sin City, including the farming princes in the earlier stage, or the feudal civilization era, all of which can be regarded as traceable step by step.

Those at a later historical node can provide help to allies that have not yet developed, and can also use their own historical materials to see what they were like in the past from other city-states. The backward ones can also refer to the experience of the advanced ones and use some tricks to achieve their goals in one step.

But the Qingyun Immortal Realm is different. You say that it is based on historical background, but they are on the path of cultivating immortals. They are not interested in your previous farming experience, but if you use machine guns, tanks, and howitzers, the other side seems to have the means to compete with it.

All in all, this is called keeping to ourselves. We can live well by ourselves, so why should we get mixed up with you guys?

At the same time, there is another tricky problem, that is, in such a world, it is difficult to find someone who can make the final decision.

There is xx king in the Western Regions, xx leader in the Northern Frontier, and xx emperor in the Central Plains. It is not easy to bring them together, and it is even more difficult to make them unanimous - the strength of each leader is similar, and I may not agree with your idea even if you agree.

Therefore, even Yu Xingchuan, who was eloquent and versatile, was at a loss when facing them.

This question is a bit beyond the scope, Mr. Xu, help me!

In the end, it was Xu Shi who stepped in personally, presented facts and reasoning to these people, explained the pros and cons, and found out the existence of some "suspected protagonists" from their historical records. Only then did he gradually convince them to agree to join the alliance and wait and see.

Even so, there are Wen Shengkui, Cheng Gujian, and the SS-level "Upgraders" temporarily pulled in from other areas to support the situation - when facing a difficult opponent, one's own tactics must be as strong as possible, otherwise one will not be able to control it.

But even so, he couldn't fully guarantee that the Qingyun Immortal Realm was part of the "Galaxy" Federation.

A more appropriate term is partners. There are many people among them who want to see the outside world, and for them, there are many things they want here.

For example, immortality, which is what cultivators love to talk about the most - although the Qingyun Immortal Realm cannot achieve the same as other immortal worlds, where cultivators can easily live for tens of thousands of years, but according to rough statistics, the average life expectancy of people here is indeed much higher than that of other regions.

This is not only true for the group of immortal cultivators, but also for ordinary people.

This alone is enough to make Xu Shi take it seriously. You have to know that we all live under the same "rust fog". Why can you make a breakthrough in a problem that no one can solve?

Unfortunately, it is difficult to get a direct answer to this kind of question. Not only are the people from the Qingyun Immortal Realm hiding treasures, but they simply aren't very clear about it. From historical records, we have been cultivating to become immortals for many years. Isn't it normal to live longer?

Perhaps in the eyes of these people, it is more strange that their average life expectancy is only around 60 years old.

Oh, short-lived species (bushi)