Chapter 412
Translator: Yukidaruma Translations Editor: Yukidaruma Translations
After two hours, Hildebrand walked out of the restaurant with a frown . The Conferred Knight standing next to him was Peter, the one who had gone to inform Fang Xingjian the other day . Peter said, "Big Brother, why didn't they agree? It's clear that our conditions are better . Could it be a problem with Fang Xingjian's side?"
Hildebrand did not understand either . However, he merely said, "The problem is probably with Fang Xingjian's side . This guy . . . Haha . . Seems like I really have to pay a visit to him personally . "
"Big Brother, you're going to meet him personally? Do you have to go that far?"
Hildebrand said, "Of course, I have to . The Martial Techniques Grading Plan . . . Even if we get have a slight relation with it, that would be a cash flow of ten million and above . As long as we can get involved in this project, it won't be an issue for me to completely surpass Odysseus and Xiao Tianxia in the later half of the year .
"I'll also be able to fight for the top three position in the National Selection . " Odysseus and Xiao Tianxia were the other two students in the academy who were at level 29 . They were ranked first and third respectively in the academy . Closely matched with Hildebrand, they were seen as Hildebrand's greatest rivals .
To Hildebrand, the Martial Techniques Grading Plan was a super big piece of meat . He had the support of the Knight Association as well as strong connections . Furthermore, the Empire's upper echelon was also highly supportive of collaborating with the Church for the Martial Techniques Grading Plan . All of Hildebrand’s preparations were perfect .
Hildebrand was not expecting that he would be able to hog the entire involvement of the Martial Techniques Grading Plan for himself . There were numerous people in the central who had their eyes on the money the Church had set aside for this project . Just the first batch of 1,000 sword techniques, which involved a price of 15 million gold, had already caused their eyes to light up .
However, even if Hildebrand were to get only a small slice of the project, he would be able to get access to several million gold . To him, it would be an easy feat to keep aside several hundred thousand gold . He could use the rest of the money to purchase various cultivating resources as well as heavenly and earthly treasures to use on himself . In a way, it was all in order to speed up the progression of the project .
"Fang Xingjian would probably be unwilling . When I met him the previous time, he reacted very badly . "
Hildebrand shook his head and smiled . "So what if he isn't willing? The collaboration with the Church is something driven by the current situation . Many important characters in the central are highly supportive of this collaboration . This is a national policy! So what if he has amazing talent?
"Moreover, in this world, it's impossible for one to hog all the benefits to himself . Fang Xingjian’s sale of the Prodigious Astral Divine Powers Waves to the Second Prince was but a stroke of luck . That act has already attracted many jealous gazes .
"For the Martial Techniques Grading Plan this time around, if he knows better, he should voluntarily give up a large part of it . That isn't a resource which he can keep for himself . "
"If he really wants to hog the entire project, he'll only stuff himself to death . "
Hildebrand shook his head and sighed . "A man whose heart is discontent is like a snake which tries to swallow an elephant . If a person tries to hog all the good things to himself every single time, he won't be able to hold on for very long in this world . Humans are social animals . In order to ensure long-term benefits, there is a need for the sharing of the benefits .
"If Fang Xingjian continues wanting to keep everything for himself, it'll just be the most idiotic way to die . "
Peter nodded, going deep into thought .
Hildebrand thought about it as well and said, "Make another trip to the central, and ask the steward for another 10,000 gold . "
"Another 10,000 gold?" Peter smiled bitterly . "Aren't you giving them too much?" In order to expedite the negotiation for the collaboration, Hildebrand had already given the officials in the central government over 80,000 gold . He could be said to have paid a huge price .
The liquid funds he had only surmounted to just over a million .
"To gain something, one must first pay a price . Many people are unable to even get close to the project, and thus, they won't be so proactive . By giving them money, it'll mean that they also get some benefit . Otherwise, if I hog all the benefits to myself, they won't allow the plan to pass through so easily, even if my father is the Deputy Chief of the Knight Association . " Hildebrand pat Peter's shoulder and said . "Alright, you should head off in a while . One must be willing to part with a small sum of money in order to earn great fortune .
"Using 80,000 gold in exchange for several million or several ten million gold . . . There's nothing else that could be more worth it . "
Peter sighed and said, "All the dirty work is done by us . The people in the central government are having such a good life, just waiting for money to come in . "
Hildebrand said, "They have their own difficulties . Living right under the eyes of His Majesty isn't so easy either . Moreover, even if the connections with these people aren't of use this time around, there will be a day where they'll come in handy .
"I'll be heading to the Imperial Capital sooner or later . What you're doing now can also be considered as helping me prepare for the future . "
Peter looked at Hildebrand and nodded . "Big Brother, this time around, you'll definitely emerge as the top three in the National Selection . No, you'll definitely be able to get first!"
Hildebrand smiled, "I must first win over Odysseus and Xiao Tianxia, and become the top in the Great Western Region before I think about that . "
As the two of them spoke, they saw Fang Xingjian walking over .
Peter frowned, stopped Fang Xingjian in his tracks, and said, "Fang Xingjian, what are you doing here?"
Fang Xingjian threw him a glance . "It's of no concern to you . "
A hint of fury flashed in Peter's eyes . However, he had heard that Fang Xingjian had managed to defeat two level 27 Sand Country assassins . He also knew that Fang Xingjian had once gone to the Beize Continent by himself and suppressed Gao Clan . The head of Gao Clan had been a level 27 Conferred Knight .
Therefore, even though Peter was infuriated, he did not raise his hands . It was because he knew that Hildebrand was behind him .
Hildebrand said, "Alright, Peter, don't be bickering with a kid . " After saying that, Hildebrand walked up to Fang Xingjian, looked at the latter's young-looking face, and shook his head . Then he said, "Fang Xingjian, you're really very foolish .
"If I were you, I wouldn't be making so many enemies for no reason . Right now, you're doing whatever you wish by relying on your talent . You show no signs of any traits which a leader or a successful person should possess . "
Fang Xingjian looked at Hildebrand and asked, "Who are you?"
Hildebrand smiled . Peter could not hold back and said, "This is Young Master Hildebrand, an expert ranked second in the Regional Academy . Show some respect . "
Hildebrand spoke calmly, "With regard to the Martial Techniques Grading Plan, the association has already made the decision . I'll be taking over and working to ensure an in-depth collaboration between the Empire and the Church . I'll be sending someone to head to the Sword Tower to get the concrete documents the Church has given . I hope that you'll be able to cooperate with us when the time comes . "
"Oh, you've sent someone to the Sword Tower before?"
Hildebrand frowned and shook his head .
Fang Xingjian smiled . He now knew that Hildebrand had no idea that he had already completed the appraisal of all 1,000 set of sword techniques . Moreover, Hildebrand would be unable to imagine that Fang Xingjian could have completed it so quickly .
Therefore, Fang Xingjian paid no heed to them . He merely threw them a glance and continued heading toward the archbishop's room .
Hildebrand looked at Fang Xingjian's back and said while shaking his head, "As a senior, I have to give you a word of advice . Fang Xingjian, if you don't even know the basic principles that a person should have, how are you going to reach the pinnacle of Knights?
"What should I say about you? The Westerners have a saying that being overly rigid makes one fragile . Right now, this is what your attitude is like . I understand that you're young and feel that there's nothing that you can't achieve . However, that is but an illusion . You are unable to see the situation clearly .
"The whole world is formed by countless trends, and if you wish to work your way up to the pinnacle, you must accept the trends of the world .
"It's the same for the collaboration between the Empire and the Church this time around . You better take a good look at the situation and not stir up trouble recklessly, spoiling it for everyone . "
With that, Hildebrand did not bother waiting for Fang Xingjian's reply and took his leave .
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