CHAPTER 498: CHAPTER 228 JIALAN COUNCIL_2

So the Dragon Flame really followed the scent of the legendary long saber and dragon egg all the way here?

Lin Rui clicked his tongue: "It better be careful not to get knocked down halfway."

The smug smile of the Tyrannosaurus froze immediately: "You... you’re not afraid? Given the speed of the Dragon Flame, it won’t be long before it reaches you."

Lin Rui said indifferently: "That’s a shame. I’ll be away from this world for a while. It might lose the perception of the scent and get lost. Even if it finds me, I won’t be here. When I return, it should pray that the place it’s at is not within my domain. Otherwise, if it doesn’t compensate for a vast amount of territorial invasion fees, it definitely won’t escape."

"You’re an Explorer?!!" The Tyrannosaurus roared in shock: "No! Impossible! How could an Explorer be so powerful? You’re trying to deceive me with a fake identity again. There’s no way an Explorer would have Tier Six Legendary Soldiers under their command!"

"Are you Lin Rui?" Another Divine Throne suddenly spoke up from the side.

Lin Rui turned his head to look; this Divine Throne’s image was very vague, but the mysterious runes in the background were quite clear. Could this be some force primarily based on spells and spiritual energy?

Anyway, being involved in the Plane War, Lin Rui decided not to hide anymore. Fighting for the plane, being forcibly conscripted—would the system still let his hometown be raided?

So Lin Rui frankly admitted, saying: "Have you heard of me?"

"Of course. Recently, your name has often been mentioned in the council. After all, your Golden Pansy Domain is the glory of the entire world. I’m very curious about what kind of presence this Holy Spirit-level Empress has."

Lin Rui cautiously looked at them: "Are you male or female? Why are you probing for information about my spouse?"

"Your spouse?" The Tyrannosaurus roared in surprise again.

And the Divine Throne in front of him also took a deep breath, filled with incredulity: "Your Legendary-level maid beside you didn’t even flinch at your words, proving what you say isn’t nonsense. Could a Holy Spirit-level really marry you? I truly can’t imagine what kind of existence and mindset a Holy Spirit-level has."

"In short, powerful enough to destroy the heavens and the earth, perfect beyond measure, and loves me to death," Lin Rui decisively ignored the loyalty score of five from Wutong! And declared righteously: "So you people don’t need to entertain foolish thoughts!"

She’s spent her money on me before, rounding up, that means she’s willing to have children for me, and wants to be buried in the same grave with me after we grow old. Although she might not get gray hair, nor need a tomb.

But this attitude should be shown to others clearly and unmistakably.

"It’s indeed hard to imagine all this happening to one person." The other sighed regretfully, then introduced himself: "Let us formally meet, Sagittarius. I am Master Jialan, a monk from the Jialan Council."

"Jialan Council?" Lin Rui asked curiously.

The Tyrannosaurus clicked its tongue in wonder: "Have you not heard of the Jialan Council? If you haven’t, I’d almost believe you’re an Explorer."

"Is it famous?"

Master Jialan proudly replied: "Of course, at the inception of the Magic Wind, when casters couldn’t delicately control magic, the Jialan Council was already established. At that time, a group of Sages from the Elf realm, driven by a thirst for magic and an affinity for the Magic Wind, began to study and explore the mysteries of magic. Thousands of years before humans came into contact with magic, our Jialan Council was already practicing our magic and developed our own magic system, which is far more exquisite than the spells used by those lower races. The power of our Jialan Mages is used to protect our forests from being submerged by the Green Tide or prevent the horrible forces of Chaos from invading it."

"And today, our Jialan Council not only accepts the joining of Elf Mages, but also welcomes humans to study the application of spells together. Throughout the world, more than thirty percent of the most advanced and practical spells are researched by our Jialan Council. So if you are a caster, you could also join our council. Joining the council comes with great benefits!"

The Tyrannosaurus sneered: "This really sounds like a pie falling from the sky. Not only joining a powerful force, but upon joining, you receive a plethora of benefits."

Lin Rui also cautiously looked at Master Jialan; such a good offer, yet requiring proactive recruitment of others?

Under normal circumstances, wouldn’t there be a strict review?

Only powerful and extraordinary mages should be eligible to join, right?

Lin Rui also cautiously asked: "So, what are the requirements to join the Jialan Council? What needs to be done?"

Master Jialan immediately said: "Our Jialan Council is a very relaxed organization. There are no mandatory requirements for members. As long as a contract is signed, and in times of external invasion, one pledges to assist the council in resisting the 외대, they can enjoy the various benefits provided to members of our council. Even if you don’t raise the council’s contribution level, right upon joining, you’ll have the right to recruit the council’s Tier Four Elite-level Silver Armored Army. And each cycle, members receive one hundred thousand units of basic resources and one thousand units of high-tier resources as benefits."

Lin Rui immediately turned sideways. Just from this freely granted benefit, you could recruit a team of Silver Armored Army in one week! Tier Four elite-level troops are definitely the main forces that any power could employ.

The key is that these are free benefits given just for joining the Jialan Council.

In the future, once he raises the contribution level, it might be possible to receive a squad or even several squads of elite-level soldiers for free every cycle, doing nothing.

If willing to invest resources, it’s possible to immediately recruit a battalion or division of Silver Armored Army from the council.

Lin Rui cautiously asked: "So, who are the opponents of the Jialan Council?"

Master Jialan immediately shook his head, assuring: "Our council has always advocated for peace, emphasizing the tranquility of the forest and world order. Aside from occasionally engaging in battles with Green Skins and Beastmen that trespass the forest, we have no conflict with any power."

"Are you fooling a fool?" Lin Rui decisively said: "Not having conflicts doesn’t mean not having grievances."

Otherwise, why would the Jialan Council crazily attract powerful individuals to join?

Even if the Jialan Council is excellent in trade and wealth flows endlessly, it shouldn’t be giving away benefits without considering the cost.

"Alright, no wonder you’re the pride of the entire world. I admit your thinking is very meticulous," Master Jialan could only honestly say after being seen through by Lin Rui: "Our Jialan Council is indeed being pressured by the Imperial Royal Magic Academy, but our council will never bow to the empire, we still maintain a strong influence in the north of the empire, vowing to protect the forest’s independence."

Goodness, the potential enemy is actually the empire!

If I were to join the Jialan Council in a muddled haze, and the empire loses patience in the future, and launches an armed attack on the Jialan Council, wouldn’t that mean fighting to the death with the empire?

The Golden Pansy Domain, though very powerful, is likely insignificant in front of the empire.

A domain created a few cycles ago daring to challenge an empire thousands or tens of thousands of years old? That’s as ridiculous as an ant trying to shake a tree or a mantis trying to stop a chariot!

Lin Rui decisively refused, saying: "Regarding the invitation from the Jialan Council, I currently have no such intentions."

"I’m very sorry to hear your decision, but our Jialan Council always welcomes you to reconsider."

The change won’t happen; this lifetime won’t change its mind!

Even if Lin Rui became a god, he wouldn’t want to wage war with the enormous empire.

After all, a vast empire capable of completely annihilating a multitude of Divine Spirit beliefs, even the Divine Spirits wouldn’t necessarily gain an advantage, and might even fall. Without special circumstances, Lin Rui would never want to stand in opposition to the empire.

The world has so many extraordinary beings, but the empire firmly holds the dominant position. Lin Rui doesn’t believe himself to be more absurd than these extraordinary beings.

So Lin Rui immediately changed the subject, asking: "Master Jialan, are you an Elf? Does your power have black panthers?"