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Chapter 149: Possession by the Baron (Additional Update)

Chapter 149: Chapter 149: Possession by the Baron (Additional Update)

The Grand Marshal fell into silence, his eyes narrowing slightly, clearly contemplating Chu You’s words.

Seeing this, Chu You spoke again, a glint in his eyes, "Grand Marshal, if you can help me in this matter, you will definitely benefit. Furthermore, we will become long-term partners in future."

"The matter of Heavenly Gate Fortress isn’t a small one. A mere Marshal like me doesn’t have the power to decide, it requires the approval of the Yan Emperor," the Grand Marshal solemnly responded.

Hearing this, Chu You nodded, showing no surprise.

As long as this visit could unveil a breakthrough, that was Chu You’s goal. With his ability and power, he believed he could quickly gain control of the ruling council.

"As you know Daoist, the Heavenly Gate Fortress is a Divine City that suppresses the gateway to Hell. It’s related to the peace and safety of Yan Kingdom for generations. Any mistake could bring about disaster."

Hearing this, Chu You smirked contemptuously. "As far as I know, it was the Court that invested heavily, draining Yan Kingdom’s ability to deal with internal rebellions and rampant monsters. As I said, with my power, no demon will appear in the human world. Even if that happened, you could take back control of the Heavenly Gate Fortress." As he spoke, Chu You’s tone was mysterious, his gaze inscrutable.

Ah, once I gain control of the fortress, nobody can wrest it from my grasp.

"What you said is correct. In this way, the Court could also free itself from the abyss. However, you hold little prestige in our kingdom. Nobody in the Court will trust your claims. To put it simply, without having made contributions to the Court, it is impossible for your proposal to be accepted," the Grand Marshal finally revealed his doubts.

The Warm Monarch —a young girl—pounded her father’s shoulder, a teasing smile in her eyes as she curiously watched Chu You.

Chu You nodded, "So that’s how it is. How do I quickly build up prestige? Please advise me."

Upon hearing this, Grand Marshal lapsed into silence, occasionally directing glances between Chu You and others around.

Understanding the hidden implication, Chu You reached into his dimensional bag, pulling out 100,000 Gold Coins. He tossed the pouch onto the table, the heavy thump echoing allure.

At the same time, he said: "Grand Marshal, as a native of Yan, my loyalty to the imperial court is undoubted. It is also my responsibility to guard the peace within Yan. I showed disrespect in my haste to meet you today. Please accept this small token of my apology."

"Haha, good, good. It seems you are sincere." The Grand Marshal brightened at the weight of the gold pouch in his hands. He laughed heartily, a newfound respect for Chu You.

"Indeed."

Just then, the young girl interjected. "Daddy, why don’t you tell him the method quickly," she quipped.

"Naughty girl, if you interrupt again, you shall not be allowed here." The Grand Marshal showed his authority. Seeing this, the Warm Monarch promptly clamped her mouth shut.

Turning back to Chu You, the Grand Marshal said seriously, "Daoist, there are many ways to gain prestige such as rescuing displaced citizens for the Court, assisting in building border fortifications, helping the Court eradicate bandits, and accumulating military merits by participation in battles. If you wish to rapidly increase your prestige, acquire military merits." The Grand Marshal leaned forward, casting a mysterious look. "

"Daoist, as the Court’s commander of the military, I have many tasks. If you could alleviate my burden by handling some of those tasks, I could promote your achievements within the Court. This will certainly increase your prestige."

Chu You broke into a faint smile, "That would be ideal." He quickly changed the topic, "As far as I know, the Grand Marshal has the authority to directly confer the title of Baron. Wouldn’t that significantly boost my prestige?"

The Grand Marshal was dumbfounded. He had never expected this Daoist to know about his authority. His face darkened, "I can only confer the title on an individual with adequate prestige."

"How about this, Grand Marshal, let me be blunt. Name a price for the title of Baron. How does that sound?" There were many benefits to possessing a title, and given the trajectory of the current situation, it was time to settle it.

"This..." The Grand Marshal hesitated, his gaze circumspect.

"Daddy, what is there to hesitate about? Didn’t someone else purchase a title from you before?" Warm Monarch remarked casually, her eyes gleaming with curiosity.

"Guards, take her out!" The Grand Marshal ordered in a stern voice. The Grand Steward, who had been waiting outside all this time, escorted the disgruntled Warm Monarch from the room.

"Um, I must admit, I have only 20 titles at my disposal. To date, I’ve granted 17. I must be very cautious with the remaining three titles," explained the Grand Marshal.

"Grand Marshal, what else do you need to conceal from me? I urgently need to accumulate military merits and for that, I need your support. We are going to be long-term partners in the future. Why can’t you grant me one of the titles?" Chu You’s patience was wearing thin. If matters dragged on much longer, he’d revert to his original plan. With the council’s authority, he had the confidence to conquer the Heavenly Gate Fortress and maintain control over it.

Sensing Chu You’s subtle impatience, the Grand Marshal was mildly surprised. This Cultivation Daoist had an air of lofty pride!

Striking while the iron was hot, he said, "Since Daoist insists, refusing further would be inappropriate on my part. I am indeed very impressed by your character. If you are willing to pay 1.2 million Gold Coins, I would gladly confer upon you the title of Baron."

As soon as the Grand Marshal mentioned 1.2 million Gold Coins, Chu You produced another gold pouch. Once the Marshal finished speaking, Chu You placed that pouch on the table as well, demonstrating his sincerity.

The Grand Marshal didn’t speak. His eyes widened in surprise. 1.2 million Gold Coins was a huge sum. In the native world, this was an exorbitant price for a title.

He was astounded at how lavish Chu You’s spending was. There was no haggling, no bargaining. The quoted price of 1.2 million Gold Coins was to test Chu You’s capabilities and sincerity.

Now, the Grand Marshal was completely convinced and extremely satisfied.

System: The Grand Marshal’s favorability towards you has increased to 92%!

The Grand Marshal flushed as he received the gold pouch. In his hands appeared a scroll akin to an Imperial Decree.

"The Daoist of Night Ghost is straightforward. Good, very good!" he exclaimed. He opened the Imperial Decree, which was for the conferral of the Baron title. The Grand Marshal took out a pen, filled with a sense of history, and wrote Night Ghost’s name on it.

Instantly, the decree emitted a bright light. A seal appeared on the name Night Ghost, formalizing his status.

The decree of conferral was now effective immediately.

Yan Kingdom announcement: Congratulations to player Night Ghost on obtaining the title of Baron in our kingdom!