Chapter 171: I'm Totally Falling for This

Jiang Changkong took the phone and began reviewing the Yun family’s information.

The material was sparse, just over a thousand words, but more than half of it was dedicated to introducing one person.

Yun Bugui!

Over a decade ago, he was the Yun family’s peerless genius, hailed as someone who could rival the prodigies of the major provinces.

At eighteen, he had reached the early stage of Star Spirit!

This matched what Yao Meng had said—eighteen-year-old Star Spirits were typically only found in major provinces.

Yet, in Anding Province, the Yun family had produced one.

Because of this genius, the Yun family once flourished, with the entire younger generation of Anding Province looking up to Yun Bugui as their leader.

Even some prodigies from major provinces at the time, including the favored daughter of the Heng family, acknowledged Yun Bugui’s talent.

Such a genius should have led the Yun family to glory.

While matching the major forces of the major provinces might have been impossible, equaling the more notable factions in those provinces was well within reach.

But who could have known that, over a decade ago, Yun Bugui became too arrogant.

So arrogant that in Anding Province, he showed no respect to anyone and even seized resources he fancied.

In Anding Province, where forces were deeply intertwined and relationships complex, this was no small matter.

Just look at Anding Bang—even he could drag Li Changtian into the picture.

In these times, who doesn’t know a few formidable figures?

This was only the beginning. Yun Bugui’s talent was indeed terrifying, and he crushed many geniuses from major provinces.

Then, he grew overconfident, believing that the prodigies of the major provinces were nothing special. He ventured directly into a major province and challenged its top talents.

This provoked the “little freaks” of the major provinces at the time.

And so, the tragedy began. Yun Bugui was repeatedly crushed by these little freaks.

His talent was strong, and even the prodigies of the major provinces acknowledged it, but his character was another matter.

Moreover, not one of those little freaks had talent inferior to his, and they were all nurtured by major forces with full support. It was no wonder he couldn’t win.

After his defeat, Yun Bugui’s mind twisted, showing signs of madness.

Returning to Anding Province, he began ruthlessly exploiting the resources of the province’s major forces, frantically elevating himself.

In the end, he even reached into federal industries.

Then, his tragedy unfolded. The federation dispatched over a dozen Star Spirit Peak experts, who thoroughly humiliated him before tossing him into the Sin Domain.

“What a pity, wasting such talent.”

After reading it, Jiang Changkong felt a pang of regret.

He regretted the talent, not the person.

To be broken by a single setback—just look at Anding Bang, who had endured so many setbacks from him and was still carefree and alive.

Heng Yongxing said calmly, “Throughout human history, which era hasn’t produced one or two freaks? He’s nothing special.”

“Like the Heng family, which produced two in this generation,” Li Changtian remarked wistfully, his tone filled with envy.

Heng Yongxing laughed heartily. Indeed, the Heng family had produced two favored daughters in this generation, both with terrifying talent.

“There are two freaks here too,” Anding Bang muttered softly. “Changkong and Changyue.”

“True, these two far surpass Yun Bugui from back then.”

Li Changtian said sourly, “If only I had such talent.”

Jiang Changkong smiled faintly but said nothing.

Heng Yongxing continued, “However, the mastermind behind this incident hasn’t been found yet. Changkong, you should be careful.”

“Mm, I’ll keep that in mind,” Jiang Changkong replied indifferently.

“Are you all done chatting? If so, it’s time to get down to business.”

Tang Ruoxi spoke up.

“We’re done. What business is there?”

Jiang Changkong asked, already dismissing the matter of Yun Bugui from his mind.

It’s been over a decade. Even if that guy’s strength has improved, so what?

He’s in the Sin Domain and can’t come back at all. Even if he wanted to cause trouble, it’s impossible.

“Professor Yun has sent a message. The mineral vein detector has been completed, but you need to finish your mission first,” Tang Ruoxi said, holding her phone. “She’s worried you might abandon the mission for the sake of the mineral vein.”

If that mineral vein really turns out to be medium-sized, being able to get a share of it would make the mission rewards seem insignificant in comparison.

“There are no Star Demons within five miles. That’s a bit troublesome,” Jiang Changkong pondered for a moment. “It’ll take a few days. You should withdraw first.”

Anding Bang nodded. “Clearing them out will be somewhat troublesome, and there’s no guarantee it won’t attract late-stage Star Spirits.”

“Alright, we’ll withdraw,” Tang Ruoxi and the others agreed.

“Good. There’s no time to waste. You should prepare to leave now. I’ll discuss with President An how to proceed,” Jiang Changkong said after a moment of thought, turning his gaze to Anding Bang.

Anding Bang frowned slightly. “President Jiang, let’s not talk about percentages. Even though you’re strong, you’re still just one person. I have a hundred brothers under me who need to eat.”

“There are no Star Demons within a five-mile radius. How about we each take responsibility for half the area? We can split the points based on how many Star Demons we kill. What do you think?” Jiang Changkong suggested.

“This…” Anding Bang was considering.

Jiang Changkong was indeed strong, but he was still just one person.

With his own strength, plus some equipment, he should be able to easily surpass him.

Looking at it this way, his chances of winning were greater.

If it were a duel between the two presidents to split the points and the Star Stones from the kills, he would have no chance of winning.

The backing he had found in Li Changtian was clearly unreliable—he had even been beaten up by Jiang Changkong.

Heng Yongxing wanted to win over Jiang Changyue and wouldn’t likely oppose Jiang Changkong either.

Thinking this, Anding Bang no longer hesitated. “Alright, it’s settled. How do we divide the area?”

Heng Yongxing said calmly, “Changtian and I can act as witnesses. Let’s use the stone house as the dividing line.”

“Put it in writing,” Jiang Changkong said indifferently.

“Fine,” Anding Bang nodded, and under the witness of Tang Ruoxi and the others, they drew up a contract.

Jiang Changkong put it away with satisfaction. He alone could definitely take the larger share. Thinking this, he added, “How about making a bet?”

“What kind of bet?” Anding Bang frowned.

“Let’s use our harvests as the wager. Whoever kills more and of higher quality gets the other’s harvest,” Jiang Changkong said.

“No bet. I never gamble,” Anding Bang shook his head repeatedly.

“The president of a large Martial Arts Association, yet so petty,” Jiang Changkong said disdainfully. What’s wrong with letting me earn a bit?

“How about I bet with you?” Heng Yongxing said with a faint smile.

“You? Are you planning to take action too?” Jiang Changkong frowned.

“Here’s the deal: I’ll invite two mid-stage Star Power users to assist President An, and you can bring Jiang Changyue out to assist you.

If you lose, you’ll have Jiang Changyue sell me the Moon Laurel Leaf. If you win, you get all the harvest,” Heng Yongxing said with a smile.

“Your terms clearly put me at a disadvantage. Not only would I lose my harvest, but I’d also have to involve Changyue,” Jiang Changkong shook his head.

“I’ll add more Star Stones.”

“No. If he finds out I used the Moon Laurel Leaf as a wager, he’d probably want to kill me,” Jiang Changkong shook his head again.

“Three thousand Fifth Rank High-Grade Star Stones, and you still won’t bet? Or do you lack confidence in yourself and Jiang Changyue?” Heng Yongxing said with a playful smile.

“Haha, reverse psychology? I’m not falling for that.”

“How about five thousand?”

“What kind of person do you take Jiang Changkong for?”

“Six thousand at most, and the one we’ll hire is only a mid-stage Star Spirit from Pingan City, not from my Heng family.”

“How much?”

“Six thousand.”

“I’ll take it. Go hire someone.”

Heng Yongxing: “…”

Sure enough, this guy only cares about Star Stones, not people. Just a moment ago, he was saying things like Jiang Changyue would cut you down.

If you had Star Stones, would you even abandon Jiang Changyue?

How tragic. Why would a genius like Jiang Changyue take a liking to him?