<h4>Chapter 23: Tao Qingyuan</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>Henyee Trantions <strong>Editor: </strong>Henyee Trantions


    “However, n Head, if this happens, the Tao Vige and the ck Armored Guards would be entwined together.”


    Tao Jingfang continued, “From then onwards, the independence of the Tao Vige will no longer exist, and the forces in the ck Armored Guards will surely prate into the Tao Vige.”


    “That’s right…”


    Tao Jinglu agreed with some worry and concern in his tone.


    “Everyone, I fully understand why you think this.”


    Tao Jingxing held the seat in his hand and said slowly, “But, against the ck Armored Guards, do we really have room to negotiate?”


    The scene was quiet again.


    “After the ck Armored Guards took charge of Kangyun County, they have always kept their boundaries with our local families. They are not hostile, nor are they overly friendly. This is because they still have things to do.. They have to resume production and fight against the other remaining forces.”


    “And now that they have handled these matters, they are ready tomunicate with us. They want to be a force that truly integrates into the local area, instead of being an outsider.”


    “ck Armored Guards are backed by the Source Faction, the top martial arts sacred ce in State Feiyun. Does the Tao Vige really have the power to resist their wishes?”


    Tao Jingxing paused before speaking in a helpless tone, “Hence, everyone, at the start, I said I am telling you all about this, not to discuss it with you. With such a strong opponent, we have no bargaining power at all… We can only agree.”


    Tao Jingxing’s words made everyone feel a little ufortable.


    Their status within the vige that they were proud of, was meaningless in the eyes of stronger forces.


    “Of course, everyone there is no need to be frustrated.”


    Tao Jingxing continued, “While the ck Armored Guards would prate into the Tao Vige, the young people of our Tao Vige would also obtain the resources of the ck Armored Guards.”


    “If in the future, the selected Tao vigers seed in climbing up to a high position in the ck Armored Guards, then it would also give us the relevant benefits. This may not be a negative thing.”


    The n elders have finally epted the facts. After thinking about it carefully, they also felt that there were disadvantages and advantages to this matter.


    “Throwing aside the perspective of the ck Armored Guards and the local forces we represent, just looking at it from the perspective of our descendants, their entry into the ck Armored Guards has more advantages than disadvantages.”


    Tao Jingxing continued, “Once they are selected into the ck Armored Guards, they would receive richer cultivation resources than they would in the Tao Vige. Whether it is consumption resources or teaching resources, the ck Armored Guards have an advantage over us.”


    “And…”


    Tao Jingxing’s voice was quiet, and a look of expectation appeared in his eyes. “Xia Yuanxing said that this time, a total of 100 ck Armored Guards talents would be recruited in Kangyun County. The best performing talents would even be sent to the Source Faction and be a true disciple of the Source Faction.”


    “Be a disciple of the Source Faction?!”


    The facial expressions of the elders changed, even Tao Jinglu stood up. “Xia Yuanxing said this personally? Is he serious?”


    “He’s serious.”


    Tao Jingxing smiled.


    This was quite exciting.


    Source Faction, that was an unreachable ce.


    They represented the ceiling of martial arts in this martial arts world, the supreme power of State Feiyun.


    If there were descendants of the Tao Vige who could enter the Source Faction, then the Tao Vige would host an unprecedented grand celebration.


    “Good, good!”


    Tao Jingfang also showed a little excitement.


    After seeing everyone’s attitudes change, Tao Jingxing shook his head.


    “But everyone, don’t get too happy just yet.”


    Tao Jingxing added: “ording to Xia Yuanxing, among the 100 people recruited this time, 20 people will eache from the Tao Vige, Song Vige, and the Tan Vige, with 40 peopleing from the county and other viges. Who will enter the Source Faction in the end is still uncertain.”


    “What a pity, if only there were more spots.”


    The people who were sternly against this matter just a second ago, now wanted more young people in the vige to be selected.


    This change in attitude was entirely attributed to the power of the Source Faction.


    “Okay, let’s stop here.” Tao Jingxing finally said, “The selection date is in a month. All of you go back and urge your descendants to seize the opportunity and work hard in martial arts. Don’t miss this opportunity. ”


    “Understood, n Head.”


    Everyone responded in unison.


    …


    The next day.


    Xu Ning rested for a day at home.


    “Xu Ning, Xu Ning!”


    Xu Ning and Xu Lian were still cleaning the yard when they heard Guo Ye shouting.


    Dang!


    Guo Ye opened the courtyard door.


    “Sis.”


    Guo Ye greeted Xu Lian and said to Xu Ning, “Big news, big news!”


    “Guo Ye, speak slowly.”


    Xu Lian looked at how anxious Guo Ye was and couldn’t help but want tough.


    “Just now a notice was posted in the vige saying that the ck Armored Guards are about to recruit people from the Tao Vige!”


    Guo Ye looked excited.


    “The ck Armored Guards are recruiting? Really?”


    Xu Ning hadn’t even answered yet, but Xu Lian was shocked.


    Although she had never entered Kangyun County aftering to the Tao Vige, Xu Lian knew the prestige of the ck Armored Guards.


    In her opinion, the ck Armored Guards was a group respected even by the n elders.


    “Yes, Sister Lian!” Guo Ye said, “The ck Armored Guards are recruiting people. With my martial arts talent, I have no chance, but Xu Ning, you have to seize this opportunity and enter the ck Armored Guards!”


    Xu Lian was also a little excited when she heard this. She turned to look at her younger brother. “Xu Ning, you have to listen to Guo Ye, you must take this seriously.”


    Xu Ning didn’t say a word. He was a little amused seeing the two of them like this.


    “Where is the notice, let me see.”


    Xu Ning decided to look at the notice in person.


    “Come, I’ll take you there.”


    Guo Ye led Xu Ning to the notice board.


    The notice board was packed with people, many of them, like Xu Ning, rushed over when they heard the news.


    The notice board was totally blocked off by people’s heads, not a single word could be seen.


    “I didn’t expect the ck Armored Guards to be recruiting at the Tao Vige, this is great!”


    “Unfortunately, I turned 18 this year, so I have no chance…”


    “I have to try, I can’t miss this opportunity!”


    “…”


    The Tao vigers who had already finished reading the notice did not leave either, they just stood around and chatted.


    The expression on their faces was exactly the same as Guo Ye just now.


    The vigers of the Tao Vige did not have as many concerns as the n elders.


    What they thought about was the opportunity to get ahead.


    Xu Ning squeezed into the crowd and saw the notice clearly.


    After ncing at it for a second, Xu Ning was squeezed to the side.


    <i>‘Maybe I can try…’</i>


    Xu Ning was intrigued.


    ording to the contents of the notice, the criterion of this selection was young people from 14 to 18 years old in the Tao Vige.


    There were no restrictions such as the selection person must have a Tao surname, so someone with a foreign surname should also be eligible.


    Also, they did not specify the selection criteria. They only said that in one month, Xia Yuanxing, one of the ck Armored Guards captains of Kangyun County, would personally invigte the selection.


    The most exciting thing about this for Xu Ning was the resources of the ck Armored Guards.


    ording to the notice, as long as one joined the ck Armored Guards, one would receive a continuous supply of resources from the ck Armored Guards, and one would also have the right to choose whether to leave the ck Armored Guards in the future. These were quite favorable conditions.


    The only downside was that one would only have the right to leave the ck Armored Guards after reaching 40 years old, which was quite a long time.


    <i>‘The number of people selected this time is 20…’</i>?Xu Ning thought to himself,?<i>‘The poption of the Tao Vige between 14 to 18 years old is about 200, so roughly one in ten…’</i>


    ‘If they select based solely on strength, with my muscle bone realm as well as my intermediate realm Gale Knife Technique, there is a high chance I will be selected.’


    After noticing Xu Ning’s intentions, Guo Ye leaned forward. “It’s in a month’s time, so you must hurry up and practice. If there is any shortage of resources, I will tell my uncle and ask him to collect it for you.”


    “No need.”


    Xu Ning waved his hand, Guo Y seemed more eager than himself. Xu Ning said, “Rx, if I don’t get selected, it’s fine, it’s all part of destiny.”


    “You…”


    Guo Ye shook his head. He was just about to open his mouth to persuade Xu Ning, but suddenly he noticed the crowd quiet down.


    A handsome, tall, sword-bearing young man approached them.


    Everyone stepped aside.


    “Tao Qingyuan?”


    Xu Ning frowned.