The proposal was outrageous but simple.
There were Green Forest bandits Alliance and Fiend Pirate crew operating in his Kingdom's Jianghu.
Ji Yan wanted them to disappear.
As a Part of the Royal Court, I could not directly intervene in the affairs of Murimfantasia.
Royal Court only held legislative and taxation power. The Royal Court might hold judicial powers but executing in the World of Fantasy and Murim was the job of the Murimfantasia Federation, an authority independent of all nations and comprised of orthodox and demonic sects.
Why did I, Ji Yan want to get rid of the Green Forest bandits Alliance and Fiend Pirate crew?
There were two Legal Maxims in his world 'Qui facit per alium facit per se' which meant 'He who acts through another does the act himself' and "Respondeat superior" which held the employer responsible for the actions of their employees that are performed within the scope of their employment.
Ji Yan planned to employ them for a 'contract of service'.
This would fulfill my objective, which was leveling up and on the bonus, I might get young children there who I could brainwash and turn into loyal tools who would be masters in the art of gathering information and assassination.
It would also ensure people's safety resulting in people being thankful to me.
Ji Yan knew Byun Baek would not agree to the proposal simply.
"Elder Baek, I need your advice, how can I destroy crime in my nation?"
Elder Baek answered "I believe you should make a formal order to the murimfantasia Government to make better laws to punish crime and increase patrolling in crime-infested areas. Though the best thing would be to get rid of all Gangs, especially the Green Forest bandits Alliance, which is starting to gain power in here, and the Major unorthodox power Fiend Pirate crew."
"You mean unorthodox thugs, right?"
"Yes, My lord"
"Then we'd proceed with your plan, and we formally request The Divine Baek Family and Temple of Bliss to lend a hand on this great endeavor, and since it's the plan of the Divine Baek Family, will it be alright to for Byun Baek to take the lead."
The Elder Maya had no objection as she had already been captivated by Ji Yan, but Byun Baek wished to take some time before agreeing.
"Please allow me to consider it, My lord. This matter needs to be discussed with members of the Senate and the Head of the Baek Family. I could have made the decision alone if it was only eradicating Green Forest bandits Alliance operating in Jianghu as they don't hold much power in here and their true forces only operate in Anhui, Hubie and Great Forest of Death Valley but Fiend Pirate crew is very large Group and if even handful of them survive, it would only make life of people in Jianghu difficult ".
Provincial Leader intervened and said "Did the Divine Baek family come today to waste Lord's precious time and only to eat meals? Even after the Lord was generous, you still wish to take time. If you do not have the authority to decide then why did your family send you?
"All deals will be cut off if you can't give the answer right now."
"C'mon, Don't put so much pressure on him Provincial Leader, The Royal Court is not that uncaring and non-empathetic. We were only joking but you'd need to eradicate the Green Forest Bandit alliance operating in Jianghu and also provide 3 Golden Plague. I won't take a no. You'd need to later on full all of the 3 wishes of the Royal Court."
It was given that they would not dare attack the Fiend Pirate crew since they might lose quite a formidable amount of force and they didn't have much force in Yan kingdom.
'Lord wishes will be upheld; I will prepare the contract within an hour.' Byun Baek half-heartedly answered.
"We will not waste your time as I know the value of time. Provincial leader has already prepared the contract. You just need to sign it and the contract will become binding and come into effect." Ji Yan articulated, subtly influencing the situation.
"Yes," Byun Baek clenching his teeth signed the contract.
Ji Yan was glad that they came to an agreement without the need for him to use his authority, charm, or some sort of coercion.
The reason Ji Yan on prior told the Provincial leader to say these lines and put pressure on Byun Baek and made him sign the contract on the spot was very simple.
If I had given him time to think, he might have tried to reach an agreement that might be more beneficial to him. I made him make the decision on the spot so he could not play any type of ruse and trick on me.
No person who is nervous can avoid showing some weakness in front of the King.
I also gave him an unreasonable request at first so he could not refuse my second request of mine of asking him 3 golden plagues as it would feel offensive to refuse the request of the King continuously.
"Let's resume our commercial talk after you take care of these unorthodox low life then."
Then on my command, the commander gave a briefing on possible strongholds of the Green Forest bandit alliance.
I wished to take care of the Green Forest Bandit alliance first as they were on land and we could also lure out all greedy snakes who wished to take on those territories after the massacre of the Green Forest Bandit alliance.
"I'm going to take a rest now, We'll set out this evening to deliver justice".
"Make sure to tell your subordinate to say my name before destroying the bandits." With a serious tone Ji Yan asserted.
I then headed for my room to relax.
I was being escorted by an Imperial guard, each of whom had a level varying from 82 to 127.
It was quite a good feeling.
After Ji Yan reached his room he started contemplating his previous life mistakes and started to meditate.
1 hour passed this way.
My Level is quite low but It wouldn't be a problem. I can gain level by cultivation.
Ji Yan was really above when it came to luck in cultivation. He was not only talented but could also Level up by gaining achievement points which he could earn by Killing others and when intense emotions of others would be directed toward him.
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[Quest Reward 1 : Qi Sense - Host can use this to gauge the status and level of other beings]
[Quest 2 generated]
[Quest 2: Defeat Green Forest bandits Alliance operating in Jianghu and ensure safety of others]
Name: Ji Yan (9)
Sex: Male
Age: 9
Occupation: City Lord
Achievement: none
Title: Divine Child, Your Highness.
Charm: ∞
Strength: 7 Agility: 14 Stamina: 50 Luck: 148 Qi: 34
Unallocated Stats: 12
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I wanted to add more stat into Qi but it would have only posed a problem for me as my body was too weak to handle my Qi and therefore would cause a hindrance to me, so I decided to evenly allocate stat to Strength, Agility, and strength.
Ji Yan didn't envision this but something unexpected happened at that moment.
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[Hidden feature unlocked]
[Do You wish to combine strength, Agility, and stamina stats]
[Press 'yes' to accept]
[Feature will automatically expire after 5 seconds]
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It's a hidden feature.
4 seconds left.
"No reason for me to refuse the proposal of the system," Ji Yan murmured as the seconds dwindled.
With only 3 seconds left, Ji Yan pondered what would unfold.
As 2 seconds remained, a mix of worry and excitement brewed within him.
He was worried but excited.
Naturally, Ji Yan pressed 'yes'.
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[Host has pressed 'yes'.]
[Martial Physique have been obtained as the result of combining the stats of strength, agility, and stamina]
[Changes would be made to Host Physique]
[Host would experience extreme pain]
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Extreme Pain? Wait wait. Let me call guards. My body is of a 9-year-old currently.
Guaaaaaaaaaaaa..... Ahhhhhh
This pain is literally too little. I was worried for nothing. Its pain feels similar to soreness in muscle after heavy lifting.
I wasn't given a warning of electrocution I'd feel though.
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[Host has achieved martial Physique]
[Host has leveled up]
[Host has leveled up]
[Host has leveled up]
[Luck stats are the highest]
[20 unallocated stats would be awarded]
[5 Additional stats would be directly added to Martial physique]
[Martial Physique: 67]
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Becoming the host of the system was truly the greatest fortune Ji Yan had ever felt.