Legend of the chosen ones: Beyond Destiny

Chapter 1328 - 669: Filling in the Gaps with Side Hustles

Ji Jue: "..."

Lou Feng: "..."

Jiang Tongguang: "..."

In the silent office, the three of them looked at each other, not saying a word.

Director Jiang is here? Director Jiang, please have a seat! Director Jiang, have some tea.

After the polite exchanges, tea leaves floated, steam lingered, and in the afternoon office, the first streak of yellowish dusk light scattered outside the window. In the silence, only the ticking of the clock could be heard.

Silence, silence, and more silence.

Jiang Tongguang remained silent, Ji Jue remained silent, Lou Feng... Lou Feng also didn't know what to say!

The atmosphere felt so bizarre, it was bewildering.

Looking at the two of them, unsure whether it's intentional resistance or some unspoken mutual understanding, or perhaps they simply forgot their lines.

Couldn't speak up at all!

Silence, silence, more silence... Until Lou Feng could no longer hold it in, took a deep breath, and sighed heavily.

But before he could say anything, he heard Ji Jue sigh beside him.

So somber.

Why couldn't you hold it in!

"Ha!"

Jiang Tongguang suddenly laughed, eyebrows dancing, as if he finally won, picked up his teacup and started sipping, regardless of how bitter Ji Jue's tea was.

Sweet as can be.

"..."

Lou Feng was dumbfounded, turned back, and saw Ji Jue looking at him as if he were hopeless: "Director Jiang is just messing around with us, why couldn't you stay composed!"

"…Huh?"

Lou Feng was at a loss, when did this game start? How childish are you guys!

Am I also part of your play?!

Watching the two exchanging glances, Lou Feng could barely resist rolling his eyes, but with a director present, he dared not be too reckless.

If these two were alone, they would have started a zero-frame combo.

"Hahaha, just kidding, let's talk business, let's talk business—"

After finishing his tea, Jiang Tongguang slammed the cup down on the table, dropping the pretense: "Nothing to hide at this point, the main issue is the inquiry committee."

"Inquiry committee?"

Ji Jue seemed bewildered, sighed, "What's the big deal with the inquiry committee? Just some minor misunderstandings and small conflicts, is this enough to trouble the director to come all the way to stand up for me?"

But his eyes were full of grievance.

When we were taking the craftsman exam, the camaraderie was so deep, the cooperation so seamless, the performance so brilliant, you traveled all this way, you better be here to stand up for me...

"Hey, look at this mess!"

Jiang Tongguang slapped his knee, feigning ignorance, bluntly: "Then I'm really sorry."

"Oh~"

Ji Jue elongated his tone, suddenly enlightened: "You're here as a mediator? Come on, how big of a deal is this! It's all trivial! Don't mention it! I'll just sign the notice, and this matter passes!"

Jiang Tongguang chuckled: "And then you little rascal hold a grudge and wait for a chance to get back at me?"

"How could I!" Ji Jue was taken aback: "I wouldn't be so despicable! How could you think that?"

"Because that's exactly what I thought back then."

Jiang Tongguang grinned: "And that's exactly what I did..."

"..."

Ji Jue fell silent, speechless.

You really killed the chat, Mr. Jiang!

"So, rest assured, I'm stepping in because of my past friendship with you two, not to force you into any decision, I'm not that shameless."

Jiang Tongguang pursed his lips, looking at the empty teacup, waited until it was refilled, then gulped down another cup: "I truly don't want to meddle in the affairs between your fluid faction and the transmutation faction, no need to pretend with me, you understand that, right?

If you really can't stand it, fight openly, if you can topple the transmutation faction, I'll personally support your fluid faction into the ring, no hesitation!"

Lou Feng was shocked: "When did I say I'm from the fluid faction?"

"Yeah, yeah!"

Ji Jue also nodded, asking: "When did I say I'm from the fluid faction?"

Although their questions were identical, their focus was entirely different.

"..."

Jiang Tongguang looked at Lou Feng with a complicated expression—Ji Jue's faction can be called anything, but can you not be part of Ji Jue's faction?

You've bonded in blood and sworn brotherhood, saying you're splitting up and going home, can people believe you, kid?

Lou Feng put on a sulky face, didn't want to speak.

"Continuing with the business—"

Jiang Tongguang said calmly: "Before I came, Hu Jian was trying all kinds of ways to plead, saying as long as you're willing to show mercy, he'll vote in your favor for the master appraisal early next year."

Ji Jue paused, then his eyes lit up: "So if I don't show mercy, he won't vote, is that what he means?"

Then don't say anything, so assertive, just smite them and leave no future trouble.

Let's roll up our sleeves and fight to the death.

It's you or me.

Simple as that.

"..."

Even Lou Feng was amazed, finally sensing the bloodthirsty nature deep within Ye Xian's lineage, practically a battle-madman. Others are begging for mercy, yet you still think it's a challenge?!

But for Ji Jue, not to mention begging, even if kneeling posture isn't standardized, it's considered deceit!

Showing mercy and voting for me?

You're trying to negotiate terms with me?

Proves you haven't been beaten dead yet!

Then keep beating!

"Whatever you plan to do, think it over yourself, don't tell me."

Jiang Tongguang waved his hand, continued: "I came all this way to the Federation, give me some respect, let me finish speaking, alright?"

Ji Jue sat up straight: "Please go ahead."

"From the perspective of the Association, the transmutation faction has its uses and potential."