Ye Fan''s intentions were naturally very clear to Hou Tianji!


    Ye Fan intended to use the position of Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry Vice Commander—a position beneath only one and above all others—to elevate Wang Fugui''s status.


    Wang Fugui had cajoled Hou Tianji''s beloved granddaughter, and was about to become Hou Tianji''s grandson-in-law. Yet unfortunately, Wang Fugui''s grandfather was only a deputy in the Tianlong army, and in Wang Fugui''s generation, he also had neither substantial power nor status.


    So in terms of status, Wang Fugui was somewhat lacking as a match for Hou Tianji''s granddaughter.


    But now, with a single statement from Ye Fan, he elevated Wang Fugui to the position of the Vermilion Bird Iron Cavalry Vice Commander, next in line to being one of the four great war kings of the Vermilion Bird Domain.


    This status would at least save Hou Cuihua from disgrace!


    Moreover, how things specifically developed afterwards was entirely up to Hou Tianji.


    In this operation in Guangcheng, Ye Fan completely eradicated Prince Jin''s power, and after cleaning up that "Big Fish" in the Vermilion Bird Domain lastly, Hou Tianji completely regained control over the Vermilion Bird Domain.


    If Hou Tianji wished, promoting Wang Fugui to be the successor of the Vermilion Bird Domain was not impossible!


    "Of course, of course!" Hou Tianji glanced at Ye Fan, his eyes filled with admiration. Old Master Ye had a fine grandson, a fine grandson indeed, worth more than thousands of troops. With such a Qilin Child, why would the Ye Family not rise?


    "Idiot, what are you doing standing there? Aren''t you going to thank Young Master Ye?" Hou Tianji affectionately kicked Wang Fugui on the bottom, while internally sighing. Wang Fugui, that guy, was also lucky, following the right elder brother, and having a true brother who treated him well.


    Although Wang Fugui was naive and slow to react, as his Martial Arts strength progressed, Wang Fugui could feel as if a shackle inside his body was gradually unlocking, and his intelligence was improving bit by bit.


    Instantly, Wang Fugui understood Ye Fan''s actions.


    "Boss, thank you for making this happen!" Wang Fugui heaved a sigh of relief. With this status, his relationship with Hou Cuihua could now be out in the open.


    "Between us, do we need to say thank you?" Ye Fan smiled faintly, patting Wang Fugui on the shoulder, "Just do well and don''t let her down!"


    After pausing, Ye Fan continued speaking to Hou Tianji, "Elder Hou, you don''t need to worry about Old Wang''s strength problem! Although he is only at the Martial Venerable Realm now, I am just letting him solidify his foundation for now. When the time comes, I will aid him in advancing to the Martial Emperor level, which will be a matter of minutes, and he will surely not disgrace your reputation!"


    A Martial Emperor!


    Hou Tianji felt a tightness in his chest!


    Across the entire Great Xia, there were not many warriors at the Martial Emperor level. They were indeed super warriors. How could it sound so easy when Ye Fan spoke of it, as if talking about cabbage?


    Envy!


    Genuine envy!


    Wang Fugui gave Ye Fan a heartfelt look, "No need! Boss... you''ve already helped me so much, I need to brave this path on my own. I can''t keep relying on you, right? I also want to become stronger so that one day when you need me, I can be there to protect you!"


    Sincerity is the strongest killer move!


    Looking at Wang Fugui''s sincere expression and listening to his plain words, Ye Fan suddenly felt a lump in his throat.


    Ye Fan seemed to see a struggler who, despite not being talented, was always striving to climb the peak of the mountain!


    His body might be stooped, but his figure appeared incredibly tall!


    This is the brother Ye Fan!


    Brave!


    Moreover, hearing Wang Fugui''s words, Ye Fan could feel that Wang Fugui was growing and was no longer the type to recklessly rush in headfirst!


    He had become more mature!


    Is this the moment of transformation from boy to man?


    He now had responsibility and accountability!


    "Alright! Go ahead, I support you!" Ye Fan looked intensely at Wang Fugui, fight then, as long as you''re not injured. Even if you''re close to death, I can heal you!


    Bang bang bang!


    Jiang Xiuming and Wang Fugui, both tough men who took life and death lightly, would rather fight than submit!


    The two immediately took positions and started fighting on the spot!


    The two champions of martial arts peak, going all out, traded blows with punches and kicks... instantly creating a huge swath of craters in the area!


    Although Jiang Xiuming indeed was a small realm stronger, Ye Fan had forgotten that Wang Fugui had the special "Xuanwu Armor", a natural defensive armor that could indeed bear the damage from a major realm leap!


    So, the battle between them was surprisingly even!


    Instead, Wang Fugui grew stronger as the fight went on, from being on par at the beginning to gradually gaining the upper hand, pulling out a large handful of Jiang Xiuming''s beard and a clump of hair... as well as other body hair, causing Jiang Xiuming almost to cry from the pain.


    The strategies Jiang Xiuming had once tested with his teacher Xu Wandao, he now fully experienced on himself under Wang Fugui''s hands!


    That bitter joy, Jiang Xiuming now understood why his teacher, after sobering up, wanted to slaughter him!


    "Damn it! Wang Fugui, you shameless..." Jiang Xiuming exerted his full strength, intending to beat down Wang Fugui, but the Xuanwu Armor on Wang Fugui''s back, like a tortoiseshell, always bore nearly all the damage, leaving Jiang Xiuming utterly frustrated...