Chapter 662 - Who Was It (1/2)

“What use do I have of you if you can’t even propose an idea? I’ll go to Anderson instead.” The System’s voice dripped with disdain.

Fang Ning was filled with unutterable gloom when he realized that he was looked down by an idiotic System.

He immediately said, “These issues were already difficult to handle; you canonly put things right once and for all if you can find the Deity behind the problem and terminate it directly. That was also the only recommendation that Anderson could share with us.”

The System did not answer. It only spoke after 5 minutes had passed.

“Uh, you’re indeed wise, Mr Rich-man. That was what Anderson said too. However, how could we investigate this? The investigation process will take time, and what should we do if the clan below was exterminated by the angry Deity when we are busy with investigations?” The System was troubled.

“Huhu, let me tell you this. There’s no perfect solution in this world, and there will be cruelties that we have no choice but to accept. This is the difference between the real world and the novels. Even if the latter could have a perfect ending, it is usually the opposite in the real world. We could do nothing but to take it with gritted teeth, really,” Fang Ning lectured.

The System finally revealed the purpose behind its question. “Oh, even if whatever you said made perfect sense, I must inform you that unfortunately, it was also a speech that is redundant and useless. Just tell me this – if the clan below us is killed by that deity behind the scenes, will my Chivalry Points suffer a huge drop and cause a System breakdown?”

“Of course that wouldn’t happen. What you did was proper; if these Black Jade People were killed, it’s out of your abilities to stop that from happening. Since they had accepted the task of the deity, they must be held accountable by any consequences that follow that decision.” Fang Ning answered coldly.

“Um, Sir Big Spender, you really have quite a cold heart.” The System was surprised.

“That’s funny. These people were so eager to shout about how they were going to eradicate a clan. Of course, they wouldn’t be deemed innocent when they’re at the shorter end of the stick. Just relax and investigate who was behind this. Rest assured that no matter what happens during that period of your investigation will never affect the stability of the System,” promised Fang Ning.

Sometimes, Fang Ning had a better understanding of the System than the System itself, just like how the onlookers of a game had a better view of the game than the players themselves. Besides, Fang Ning had ample experience with games, and he knew the structure of the core values of these games as clearly as the back of his hands.

“Oh, I have nothing to worry about then. Say, who do you think we should send for the investigation?” The System settled down its worries once again.

After a long period of contemplation, Fang Ning picked his choice from the folder. “Hm, in my opinion, the Yellow Dog is now busy with the Scientific Academy in Morality City. The Sky Eagle, on the other hand, is cultivating the path of godhood with the River God of the Sky River. It’s also highly probable that the Sky Eagle would have a brief understanding of the Gods and Deities of the Upper Realm. It would be most suitable if we were to let it lead the investigation.”

“Since Sir Rich-man has said that, I’ll send it to do it then. Great!” The System said in agreement, “This came at the right time. It’s been a while since we’ve delegated tasks to the Sky Eagle. There is no way that we’re letting it enjoy the worship of the spirits in the Draconic Penitentiary for free.”

“Haha, no wonder you didn’t even hesitate before agreeing with my suggestion.” Fang Ning was slightly speechless by the System’s justification.

“Of course! Look at you, you are always the person that indulge your subordinates, thus causing them to be undisciplined. I must let them work hard to earn the pay that I give them.”

“Can you hear yourself? Aside from Butler Zheng and that Upper Realm immortal maiden that is working as a maid in the mansion, you never gave anyone else actual monetary pay. The most you would give them is their daily meals.” Fang Ning rolled his eyes in response.

“Providing them with their daily meals is good enough, their appetites are all quite big.” The System’s defense seemed plausible.

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By the side of a cliff so high that it broke the clouds, a gigantic nest of the Divine Eagle was found in the white snowy mountains to the northwest of China.

Below the cliff was several low and steep ridges. On top of the ridges were thousands of eagle nests of different shapes and sizes.

This would never be possible in the past. The appetite of the eagles themselves ruled it impossible for eagles to live in packs over a large area. After all, they were meat eaters, and the food supply was scarce.