Chapter 251: Chapter 253: Lei Yuan, Huang Li, The Elders'' Contest


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    ''This old thing, huh.'' Chi Yuan was contemplating whether to break away from the Lei Yuan lineage.


    "Sigh, what a headache." Having left the office, there was no choice but to go and handle the tasks at hand.


    "No need, I think the records room is rather leisurely, and cooperation can be deepened. As for the position, let''s skip that. After all, with so many eyes watching, it wouldn''t look good, and Elder Huang Li isn''t the Chief Captain, right?" Qin Muye said.


    "Of course, but we want more. We wish to cooperate more deeply with you, Professor Li. Rest assured, Elder Huang Li is not like Elder Lei Yuan," Yan Lu said.


    "The other side really has some unique ideas. They must be recruiting soldiers and winning hearts now, so do you want this Relic?" Qin Muye asked.


    "All right, go back to your business if there''s nothing else. I''ll take care of the Relic," Lei Yuan said, his tone having softened, perhaps because he was tired of cursing, so he told Chi Yuan to get lost.


    "You bastard, he''s just a records room administrator and dares to demand the lives of a Captain and a Chief Captain? Has your brain been kicked by a donkey? How could you agree to that?" An elder was lecturing Chi Yuan harshly.


    "Explain? Why should we explain to him? He''s just a records room administrator." Lei Yuan also calmed down before continuing, "Just give Ghost Butterfly and Dark Snake a warning. The Zou family is not a minor force in the Administration, offending them over such a trifling matter isn''t worth it."


    "Just because of the way you said ''you'', we have something to talk about. This is an opportunity, isn''t it?" Qin Muye said, then wrote down another address, pointing out the traps within.


    "Seems like Chi Yuan didn''t succeed with his task, huh. He probably didn''t get his hands on the item, either," Qin Muye didn''t expect Elder Huang Li to be so quick to act.


    "But..."


    "Elder Lei Yuan, what should we say to Li Yan then?" Chi Yuan asked helplessly.


    "Elder Lei Yuan is planning to use Professor Li to curry favor with the Zou family," Yan Lu said.


    "Professor Li, pleasure to meet you for the first time. My codename is Yan Lu. Here''s a little token of appreciation; I hope you''ll accept it," the person said, pushing the briefcase over.


    "There''s nothing ''but'' about it, Li Yan is just a commoner, not from a prestigious family. What are you afraid of?" Lei Yuan said with disdain in his voice.


    "That''s good. Take the stuff with you; I have no use for it," Qin Muye said, glancing at the briefcase.


    "Rest assured, Lei Yuan won''t make it out of the Relic," Yan Lu said respectfully.


    "Yes, Professor Li, if you don''t mind, after this trip back, Elder Huang Li..."


    "Yes, Elder," Chi Yuan said, then left the office.


    "It was Elder Huang Li''s instructions," Yan Lu said calmly.


    "I will definitely convey that," Yan Lu said, then departed.


    "Every day brings unrest, and that Chi Yuan, what a waste, can''t make decisions and still dares to agree to them," Qin Muye shook his head.


    Not only did they fail to get things done, but they also wanted to betray me. In that case, I might as well send them on their way.


    Sincerity has already been shown on Qin Muye''s part; it was time for the other side to show theirs.


    So, Yan Lu had no choice but to thank those two idiots. Did they really think the Zou family could protect them with such brazen actions?


    He hadn''t expected this person to hold back. It seemed they were not someone to be trifled with.


    He also knew, ''Li Yan'' was valuable but lacked support.


    He wasn''t going to warn anyone; he was just delivering a message.


    He knew they were just looking for an excuse to kick him out and share less.


    He knew Qin Muye''s words implied that their faction lacked the strength and had no chance to monopolize power.


    He knew the higher-ups were stingy and sparing no effort to allocate resources for training Shadows, but there was a distinction; at least some were willing to win over hearts, while others simply used power as glue to attract people.


    Especially since he, a Captain, was warning a Chief Captain—this wasn''t a warning at all but rather an attempt to trap him.


    It was nothing but him making trouble out of boredom. When it was time to speak, he was righteous, but the execution was so disappointing.


    Understanding this was exactly why Yan Lu left so decisively. Otherwise, why bother staying?


    It''s precisely for this reason that the struggle for power and profit was particularly fierce.


    Once Lei Yuan stepped down, it was inevitable the once warm tea would go cold; naturally, it was time to pave the way first.


    If everyone directly killed their political adversaries in the future, wouldn''t the political climate of the Shadow Administration worsen?


    Therefore, Chi Yuan planned to run away.


    In Lei Yuan''s eyes, ''Li Yan'' knew too much, which is why he was exceptionally allowed into the Administration. Otherwise, what qualifications would he have?


    In his opinion, if everyone acted like this, who would follow the rules?


    Elders, in the Shadow Administration, serve as advisors who coordinate with the Chief and provide suggestions for management. Generally, most matters are managed by the Elders.


    This lone individual was now in their faction''s hands, considered an honor to work for them within the Administration.


    It was indeed he who had taken the initiative to agree, thinking the benefits were significant. But he hadn''t expected Lei Yuan to be even greedier.


    Did they really think they could just switch sides after aligning themselves? Unless they paid a significant price, it wouldn''t be easy to switch factions, nor would anyone welcome them.


    But then he thought, running away now wasn''t appropriate either. He was deeply entangled with Lei Yuan''s faction, and leaving wouldn''t be easy.


    As for Dark Serpent and Ghost Butterfly? They were nothing more than a ticket to entry.


    As for strength? He scoffed at the thought.


    His own boss had spoken, but this time they converted a long-term interest into a one-off deal, without his share. It was his handiwork, yet he reaped no benefits.


    In the Administration, entry was at least reserved for powerful clans, not for commoners.


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