"Oh? What kind of opportunity? Tell me about it."
"In a few days, the City of Sin will hold a selection assembly. This selection is hosted by the City Lord's Manor."
"Oh? Selection for what?"
"Naturally, it's to select the strong and the talented. Over the years, the three great powers of Dongyan Island have been constantly expanding, and manpower is in short supply—especially truly capable people. The City Lord's Manor needs to strengthen its control and continuously expand outward, all of which require people to support those efforts. So this selection isn't just a formality; it's a grand affair. The City Lord's Manor takes it very seriously."
"What are the benefits of being selected?"
"Quite a few, of course. First, anyone who is selected will enter the City Lord's eyes and become the City Lord's direct subordinate. The City Lord is a top-tier figure on Dongyan Island. Aside from the Guardians, the City Lord belongs to the very highest echelon on the entire island. Think about it—what kind of opportunity is that?"
Young Master Xiao's words set
A selection organized by the City Lord—this was indeed of the highest caliber. Once selected, it meant one could gain access to the most elevated resources and information.
What
Even if he wanted to escape from Dongyan Island, he needed to gain access to more hidden truths. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.
"What qualifications are needed to participate in this selection?"
"No special qualifications are required, but you must have a guarantee from one of the Seven Great Powers. Without a guarantee from one of the Seven Great Powers, you won't have the right to register."
The City of Sin had seven great powers. The Tiannan Alliance, where Young Master Xiao hailed from, was merely one of them.
A guarantee?
Young Master Xiao nodded with a smile. "That's exactly what I wanted to say. I can provide a guarantee for Brother Jiang."
"Brother Xiao, I'll find another way to handle the guarantee matter. I appreciate your kind offer."
But he immediately realized that his future plan involved escaping this place. If it was Young Master Xiao who guaranteed his participation in the selection, and he ended up fleeing someday, Young Master Xiao could very well be implicated.
On second thought,
Young Master Xiao froze briefly. "Do you doubt my ability to do it?"
Young Master Xiao was a clever man, and upon hearing this, he understood immediately.
His eyes widened. "That obsession of yours to escape this place is even more fanatical than most people's. Do you actually mean it?"
"I will leave Dongyan Island no matter what."
Young Master Xiao sighed, not quite knowing what to say.
"Brother Jiang, I truly admire your determination. I won't breathe a word of this to anyone else. But you must remember—before you have absolute certainty, don't make any reckless attempts. Because in Dongyan Island, escaping is the gravest crime of all."
"On Dongyan Island, sometimes even killing or arson might not be a capital offense. But if anyone tries to flee, it is absolutely a death sentence!"
Young Master Xiao's tone was solemn as he issued his warning.
"I understand. Thank you for the reminder, Brother Xiao."
Young Master Xiao sighed. "There are plenty of ways, actually. In truth, the guarantee system is also an opportunity for the Seven Great Powers to line their pockets. Every one of those organizations will put up a large number of guarantee slots and put them up for sale. Think about it—there are many people who want to participate in the selection, and not everyone has ties to the Seven Great Powers. So if they want to join, they'll have no choice but to buy or sell slots."
"Oh? So that's how it works?"
If it came down to a monetary transaction, then he could feel at ease about it.
"Yes. Right now, among the Seven Great Powers, several have already started selling their slots. A single slot costs thirty thousand Heavenly Spirit Stones—quite an expensive price."
Just to recommend a single slot required thirty thousand Heavenly Spirit Stones—truly an astronomical sum.
Consider this: if they recommended ten thousand slots, that would be three hundred million Heavenly Spirit Stones. It was practically a business where money rolled in while you lay back.