This Is My Planet - Chapter 94 - Chapter 94 – Ancestry
Gongsun Jiu quietly watched him for a while before giving a reply, “If your split soul hasn’t arrived there yet, then let’s pause for a moment. I’ll provide you with the official diplomatic documents. Don’t underestimate this. Although the other side might chop off the envoy without reason, it can still serve as a kind of protection most of the time. And with this, you’ll have the authority to make certain commitments on behalf of Great Xia. As long as they’re not too extreme, Great Xia will back you up.”
Pausing for a moment, he added, “At least the Galactic Fleet will recognize it.”
Xia Guixuan was taken aback. Although this guy’s tone was a bit cold and he seemed displeased, his words were fair.
Although it could be considered fair-mindedness, it still felt a bit biased… Because he didn’t even give a negotiation bottom line, which meant it was entirely up to you.
“But Captain Xia…” Gongsun Jiu’s tone became more serious, “Your unilateral actions have been documented by me, but I’ll make it clear upfront, if you return without any achievements, it will be considered a serious offense.”
This statement actually made Xia Guixuan feel relieved. This was starting to look a bit like the demeanor of a Deputy Marshal!
After thinking for a moment, he chuckled, “No achievements are failures, but what about achievements? Will there be rewards?”
Gongsun Jiu said calmly, “What reward do you want?”
“I want to bring Yan Wuyue with me. Let her act as the principal envoy, and you can give the credit to her. It should be advantageous for her situation. Don’t worry, even if the negotiations fail, I’ll make sure she’s unharmed.”
Gongsun Jiu was also taken aback and looked at him deeply for quite a while. “You are quite thoughtful.”
Xia Guixuan furrowed his brows slightly, then smiled again.
Although this statement was intended to give credit to Yan Wuyue, it also carried a hint of “let’s see how you react if I try to steal your woman” vibe, but nothing came of it.
But still, because of this, he looked more like a Deputy Marshal.
This guy is quite interesting.
……
As an Wu Xiang cultivator, the Sect Leader Shang returned quickly with a few rare medicinal herbs, even though they were all of high grade… In fact, they were basically in her inventory.
Xia Guixuan didn’t say much more to Gongsun Jiu and took the diplomatic documents, then left to attend to the elder assassin who needed treatment.
Gongsun Jiu didn’t even communicate with High Priestess Shang, as if to say, since Xia Guixuan was fully in charge, let him decide everything.
Quite generous, daring to delegate power, not doubting people, this was Xia Guixuan’s current impression.
Also, because of that moment when he said “no achievements equals failure,” it proved that he still had the demeanor of a strict Deputy Marshal. Otherwise, Xia Guixuan would have thought he was being naive.
Now he could only be judged as someone with a knack for “winning people’s hearts” and quite effective at it. It had a bit of a sage-like flavor to it, and an ordinary human soldier might be very moved by it…
The result of the first contact with Deputy Marshal Gongsun was satisfactory.
As for whether he was a sage or a despot, frankly, it was none of his business; he only cared if he was agreeable.
Who knew that after he left, Gongsun Jiu buried herself in the sofa and didn’t move for a long time, feeling more tired from interacting with him than from being injured.
Gongsun Jiu had preset many different modes of interaction with Xia Guixuan in reality. Originally, she had thought of using the strict Deputy Marshal template to completely separate herself from the Xiao Jiu he knew. In fact, it wasn’t difficult. But in reality, she was Gongsun Jiu, not Xiao Jiu.
It wasn’t possible to act like Xiao Jiu, hiding behind him and acting like a little woman.
Instead, she was a commander giving orders.
But she had never thought that their first meeting would be under such circumstances… It was in the context of him saving her life. With the expected behavior of Gongsun Jiu’s character, she couldn’t be stern with someone who had just saved her life… Wouldn’t that be ungrateful?
Moreover, he was a top-tier powerhouse who could suppress even a Wu Xiang cultivator and suspected to be the Divine Creator of the divine descendants… With such a complex background, what attitude should she adopt?
It was too difficult.
In the end, it could only be a bit of a sage-like flavor, as if she were treating a trusted confidant. In order to show that she wasn’t a sycophant, she deliberately put on a stern face to express her dissatisfaction with his acting on his own initiative.
Well, it should be perfect. At least he didn’t see anything, and he seemed quite satisfied.
Xiao Jiu is the best! In battles, in writing, and in acting!
“Marshal, Deputy Marshal?”
“Hmm?” Gongsun Jiu raised her head, looking at the medical officer beside her in confusion.
The medical officer’s face turned dark. “Deputy Marshal, with these injuries, you should at least stay in bed for a month, and you shouldn’t overthink things, or it could easily worsen. With your injuries like this, not seeking medical attention in time…”
Gongsun Jiu blinked her eyes. “Is it okay to write some official documents?”
“Um… Deputy Marshal, using VR input is also very mentally taxing. It’s best not to. Typing is okay as long as you don’t overthink… but are you going to lie down and type? It’s better to let the secretary handle it and you rest more.”
Gongsun Jiu was furious. “These divine descendants have gone too far!”
The target of Deputy Marshal’s outburst was fake, but the tone of his anger really couldn’t be any more real. It was said that getting angry would worsen his injuries… This news quickly spread throughout Great Xia and caused a stir!
Gongsun Jiu’s experience was relatively shallow. Although he had won several battles, he could only say that he had established himself. He was not yet able to command the respect of the people. His reputation among the common people was only passable, and in some sense, not even as good as Yan Wuyue’s. He still needed more military achievements to boost his prestige. But the assassination attempt on the commander of the Galactic Fleet had serious political implications.
If he were to die of illness in bed, people would only lament for a while. But if he were to be assassinated, it would definitely stir up the people’s anger and hatred against the divine descendants.
For a while, the entire military was boiling, with battle requests from the Inner Sea Land Army flying to the capital, many members of the parliament slamming their fists on the table, and spontaneous protests from the people. The Galactic Fleet was the most extreme, with some even wanting to launch their ships, but they were forcibly stopped.
“So, when a person’s life is not yet over, there is still energy to be used. Even if Gongsun Jiu were to be forcefully killed, it wouldn’t be easy to destroy Great Xia, and it might even backfire.”
Inside the Lin Moxue’s company, in a closed chamber, High Priestess Shang was speaking to the assassin elder who had just been revived. “From another perspective, as practitioners of the immortal path, if you are filled with murderous intent, you have already fallen into a lower state. This is the biggest reason why your weaknesses were exploited. You should take this as a warning.”
The elder bowed. “Yes, I will remember this lesson.”
He then turned to Xia Guixuan, prostrating himself on the ground, his voice choked with emotion. “Divine Creator… we are incompetent and have disgraced you…”
Xia Guixuan rubbed his chin, finding it quite interesting.
No matter how many times it’s repeated that the divine descendants aren’t demons, they still seem closer to it, at least semi-demonic in his eyes. But they were really practicing the “Immortal Path,” as entire clans and tribes, rather than individuals being adopted and nurtured by the Immortal families… This situation was extremely rare in the myriad realms.
And then they had “priests,” “king” and “Divine Creator,” giving off an ancient tribal vibe. This civilization system they had developed based on actual circumstances was quite amusingly pieced together.
Seeing the elder bowing, Xia Guixuan, in a rare display of the benevolence of a Divine Creator, bent down to help him up. “You’ve done well and have not disgraced my legacy…”
As he spoke, he handed over a jade slip. “You wield a sharp sword in your mastery of slaughter, but your soul is not yet solidified, making you susceptible to exploitation. This is a method to stabilize your soul. Practice diligently, and it will benefit you. When this weakness is corrected, perhaps you will have the chance to glimpse the origin.”
The elder was overjoyed. “Thank you for your generous gift, Divine Creator.”
Xia Guixuan actually found these scenes rather dull; they were nothing compared the little expression that Ling Moxue had when she wanted to resist but couldn’t help but take the sword. That was much more fun…
So, if he went straight to the divine descendants after exiting seclusion, it might be so dull that he would leave immediately.
He teased High Priestess Shang out of boredom. “Hey, your loyal subordinate elder should be listening to me now. Are you a bit jealous?”
High Priestess Shang replied matter-of-factly, “In fact, I also listen to you. It’s just that…”
“What?”
High Priest Shang sighed. “To be honest, so far, your image in my mind is still very vague. For Wu Xiang practitioners, they have basically walked their own paths, at least they are not as fanatically devout as others. If you want to gain my loyalty, you can’t be this elusive. It’s not just me, the other Wu Xiang are the same…”
Xia Guixuan became intrigued, “What do you want to know to feel more grounded?”
“At the very least, we would like to know your race, such as… whether you can take the form of an Azure Dragon.”
“Azure Dragon form? The Azure Dragon is my will, not my form.” Xia Guixuan paused, hesitating. “If you want to talk about race, I suppose… I belong to the… terrifying upright ape race?”
High Priestess Shang’s eyes widened.
The elder was dumbfounded.
Ling Moxue chuckled.
Terrifying upright ape race, isn’t that just humans? So, the Divine Creator of the divine descendants is actually a human? This must be a devastating revelation for the divine descendants…
“Wait a minute…” Xia Guixuan paused. “I’m a mixed-blood. One-quarter…”
The elder, who was almost devastated by the blow, was overjoyed, and hurriedly asked, “One-quarter of what race?”
“Tushan Nine-Tailed Fox.”
(T/N: the phrase “恐怖直立猿族” translated as “terrifying upright ape race,” essentially describes humans in a way that emphasizes both their bipedal stance and a sense of awe or fear, possibly due to their intelligence, capabilities, or potential for destruction. It is a whimsical and exaggerated term used to highlight the unique characteristics of humans from a fantastical or mythological perspective.)