"Viscount?"
Ji Tianxing raised his eyebrows as a playful smile appeared on his face.
"Looks like the King of the Bloodfire Divine Kingdom is quite generous. I thought your father would only be a baron."
Qi Huanzhi nodded in agreement and said excitedly, "Yes! I thought so too. At the very least, he would be given the title of baron.
After all, the City Lord was only a Viscount.
The Bloodfire Divine Kingdom belongs to the Great Yan Empire, and these noble titles are used throughout the Great Yan Empire.
Therefore, it is very difficult to get a title in the Great Yan Empire.
Even the royal family can only confer the title of marquis at most.
Our monarch is only a duke. "
Ji Tianxing smiled and said, "Although your father is a viscount, he will have the right to compete for the position of City Lord in the future.
If the Qi family grows stronger and manages it well, you might be able to rule a city! "
Qi Huanzhi was also excited, and his mind was filled with thoughts.
"Yes! If that day really comes, I will be the young City Lord.
Even now, my father's title is equal to the City Lord's, and he won't have to worry about the City Lord's revenge.
I heard from my father that the Ning family of Tianxue County helped him a lot during his trip to the Royal Capital.
If not for their help, it would have been very difficult for him to get the title of viscount. "
Ji Tianxing nodded slightly and said, "I see! Ning Siyuan is engaged to you, so the Ning family is naturally happy to help.
You are now the heir to the title of viscount, so you are considered to be compatible with Ning Siyuan. "
Qi Huanzhi looked a little embarrassed and quickly waved his hand. "Let's not talk about this. Let's get down to business."
Ji Tianxing smiled and said, "Your father's title of viscount is the Qi family's protective talisman.
Neither the Bloodsword Sect nor the City Lord's residence can openly go against the Qi family.
By the way, has this matter been confirmed?
Has the King issued the edict? "
Qi Huanzhi quickly replied, "The King made this decision during the court meeting today. He even praised my father in front of all the civil and military officials.
The edict to confer the title of viscount on my father was announced today.
It would take another two days for the news to spread to all parts of the Divine Nation.
As for the official conferment, as well as the official document issued by the king, it will take a few days for it to reach Qingshan City. "
Ji Tianxing nodded and said, "In that case, we still can't relax our vigilance in the next few days."
Qi Huanzhi furrowed his brows and asked doubtfully, "Brother Tianxing, my father has been conferred the title of Viscount, and the news is about to spread.
If the Blood Sword Sect and the City Lord's Mansion give up on revenge, wouldn't this matter be settled? "
Ji Tianxing asked with a playful smile, "Why are you so sure that they will give up? Yuwen Jie and Consecrator Shi are dead, and the fourth elder of the Blood Sword Sect was also killed by me.
Their plan has failed, and they have lost so much face and suffered such heavy losses. How could they give up? "
Qi Huanzhi frowned and said, "If … and I'm just saying if, they feel that the cost of dealing with the Qi family is too great, and it's more than what they can gain.
Are they really going to swallow their anger and not seek revenge? "
Ji Tianxing said with a calm expression, "It wasn't easy for the Qi family to be conferred the title of Viscount, and it will soon soar.
You want stability and don't want to take risks and continue to oppose the Blood Sword Sect.
Huanzhi, I understand your feelings.
But think about it carefully. Will the Blood Sword Sect care about a Viscount with no power?
Will they really give up on the Profound Light Cave? "
Qi Huanzhi was silent for a while before he gently shook his head.
Ji Tianxing sighed and said sincerely, "The Qi family is going to soar, and you also want to inherit the title of Viscount and enjoy the life of a noble, no longer experiencing twists and turns.
But all of this is based on the Qi family being strong enough that no one dares to provoke them.
Don't entrust your life and future to the enemy being merciful! "
Qi Huanzhi's body shook, and his eyes flashed with a bright light.
"Don't entrust your life and future to the enemy being merciful?"
He muttered these words to himself, as if he suddenly had an epiphany and was enlightened.
"Brother Tianxing, since the Blood Sword Sect and the City Lord's Mansion won't let us off, what should we do next?"
When Qi Huanzhi looked at Ji Tianxing again, his eyes were clear and resolute, no longer filled with confusion and hesitation.
Ji Tianxing was inwardly gratified at his reaction.
This kid had never worried about the Qi family's business or future before, but now he was finally growing up and becoming sensible.
"Before the King's decree reaches Qingshan City, continue to be vigilant and protect the Profound Light Cave and the Qi family.
All that's left is to wait for the City Lord's Mansion and the Blood Sword Sect to make a move. "
Qi Huanzhi nodded in understanding, then asked, "In other words, we just need to take precautions and wait for changes?"
Ji Tianxing nodded.
Qi Huanzhi said in a serious tone, "Good! Then I'll give the order now to transfer a large number of elite guards to protect the Qi family and the Profound Light Cave.
The Qi family is in Qingshan City, so the other party won't dare to make a move openly, so the defense can be reduced appropriately.
However, the Divine Beast Valley and the Profound Light Cave must be heavily guarded! "
Ji Tianxing added, "Focus on guarding the Divine Beast Valley! I'll set up two large formations to protect the entire Profound Light Island, so you don't need to worry. "
"That's good!" Qi Huanzhi was even more confident now.
Ji Tianxing thought for a moment, then asked, "Oh right, where are the Sea Race in the Setting Sun Sea Region active?
How far is the nearest Sea Race tribe from Profound Light Island? "
Qi Huanzhi was startled, then frowned and said, "This is the edge of the Setting Sun Sea Region, so it's very close to land. The Sea Race basically won't appear here.
The nearest Sea Race tribe seems to be called the Black Shark Tribe.
This tribe has about twenty thousand people, and it's about eight hundred thousand kilometers away from here …
Brother Tianxing, why are you suddenly asking this question?
Are you worried … "
Ji Tianxing nodded and said in a low voice, "Someone can't openly go against the Qi Family, and he hates the Qi Family to the bone. Maybe he'll take the risk and kill with a borrowed knife!
Although the probability of this happening is low, we still have to take precautions. "
Qi Huanzhi narrowed his eyes, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.
… …
At the same time.
Qingshan City, in a study of the City Lord's Mansion.
Yuwen Chengkong, the City Lord in a purple robe, was curled up in a spacious armchair, staring at the window with lifeless eyes.
He used to be a majestic, domineering, burly, and imposing man.
But now, his face was haggard, his expression gloomy, and his reddened eyes sunken.
During this period, the pain of losing his son was too great a blow to him.
His world had almost lost its color, and he spent every day in darkness and depression.
The murderous aura accumulated in his chest, and he couldn't calm it down.
After a long time, he suddenly opened his mouth and murmured in a low voice.
"Yan Zong, have I been keeping a low profile for too long?
How dare you let those rats and cats ride on my head? "
(End of Chapter)
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