Chapter 237 New Clan Members (1/2)
Chapter 237 – New Clan Members
The two finished consulting. Before Jia Xu left, Tong invited him into the clan as the cooldown had been reset.
Jia Xu was amazed when the system menu appeared in front of him. As a smart man, he figured out about all functions in a few minutes.
”I see. This is what you told me the other day in Ye.”
”What do you think?”
”Clan chat is handy! This can make a difference in battles and management! We can relay information between cities in a day instead of waiting for months! My lord, I suggest you add two people in here when you have a chance.”
”Who do you want to invite here?”
”Ju Shou, he's in Shangdang so he can communicate or report the intel from Luo Yang and other cities nearby. And there's a guy I haven't introduce my lord yet. His name is Xun Yu from the Xun family. I've put him as a deputy governor in Ye. I'm sure that we can drag his entire family to serve us if he knew about the clan and its function.”
Now, it was Tong's turn to be surprised. As soon as Tong heard the name [Xun Yu], he was flabbergasted.
”You recruited Xun Yu in Ye?”
”Do you know him, my lord?”
”A-Ah, somewhat. He's a talented scholar, isn't he?”
”Indeed, he is thoughtful and eloquent. He's a good seed for a minister. Besides, all scholar with the Xun surname is always good at domestic management and stratagems. As long as my lord can tame this family, you won't have to worry about city management ever again!”
A wry smile appeared on Tong's face as he could not regain his composure yet. He was elated by Jia Xu's achievement.
'This is why Cao Cao loves talented people. They refer to each other. Now, if I can steal Cheng Yu, Xun You, and Guo Jia, Cao Cao will be powerless in the future, and I won't have to be afraid of Xiahou and Cao family!'
”My lord, can you increase my lifespans?”
Tong snapped back from his fantasy and smiled at the old fox.
Every mortal had a similar idea. The moment they realized that they could extend their lifespans, they would not hesitate to do it.
”Sure. I'll give you a thousand years. Will that be enough?”
Jia Xu laughed and bowed in delight, ”Of course! Will I look youthful when I receive the lifespans?”
”I'm afraid not. My father still looks the same after I gave him lifespans.”
”Ah, a pity. Well, a beggar can't choose. A thousand year is a really long time. Hahaha!”
…
Jia Xu continued asking Tong about the clan quest, clan chat, and about skills. In the clan assets, he noticed that there were shopping tickets that Tong had not used yet.
”What are these for?”
Reminded by Jia Xu, Tong also checked the items. The tickets were similar to what he had, which could be used to buy items from the system shop, but the color was different. Tong's shopping ticket was white, but the clan tickets were black.
'Clan shop?'
Tong checked the clan menu. The icon of the clan shop was still locked.
The moment Tong tried to press the shop, the automatic system gave Tong a warning.
<required clan=”” level=”” 2=”” to=”” unlock=”” the=”” shop=””>>
'Clan Level?'
The icon in the clan menu showed that the current clan was level 1.
'What can I do to raise my clan level?'
There was an [Upgrade] option in the menu, but it also had a requirement.
<required 20=”” clan=”” members=”” and=”” ten=”” million=”” lifespans=”” for=”” the=”” expansion=””>>
Tong almost choked blood when he heard the system message.
'Ten fOOking million? Seriously!? Screw it, I won't upgrade it. What's the point of upgrading the clan anyway?'
”My lord?”
Jia Xu was reading Tong's expression. Because his face changed color a few times in a short period, Jia Xu thought that Tong was experiencing something unpleasant.
”Nothing. It's just that a function in the clan will be impossible for us.”
<ding>>
<zhang liao=”” has=”” joined=”” the=”” clan=””>>
As Jia Xu and Tong was chatting, Li Feihong succeeded in getting Zhang Liao into the clan.
Li Feihong: Peace!
Dong Bai: Great job!
Hua Shi: Atta boy!
”Hmm? Zhang Liao?” Jia Xu was confused by the message in his ears. It was his first time receiving a sudden announcement.
”A new member of the clan, just like you. He's a subordinate of Lu Bu, a cavalry general.”
”Why not recruiting Lu Bu? Why a subordinate?”
”Actually, Zhang Liao is the brain behind the Ding Yuan's Force. Lu Bu is just a brute, and his temper is a bit … meh. Since he's best at fighting and nobody can match his strength, he gets the title of the grand general.”
”I get the picture. A brute with no brain?”
”Something like that.”
…
…
Meanwhile, at Jinyang.
Li Feihong was lobbying Zhang Liao and teaching him about the clan menu.
<ding>>
<zhang tong=”” has=”” assigned=”” 1,000=”” lifespans=”” to=”” you=”” as=”” a=”” gift=””>>
Hearing the system message for the first time, Zhang Liao was stunned. The system panel in front of him also revealed that he had over a thousand years to live.
”Wow. Feihong, this secret colleague of yours is really generous,” Muttered Zhang Liao, ”But why me and not Fengxian? He should have the priority, right?”
Li Feihong shook his head, ”Please don't let him know about this function and the benefits yet. Our foundation has not yet solidified in the northern region, so I'm afraid that Fengxian will fight with Tong for the right be the clan leader if he joins us now.”
Zhang Liao sighed, ”Ah, right. He's that kind of person. But what's the point of telling him now or later? Will it be different?”
”It will. Once Tong has firm control over the northern plains, Fengxian won't have the courage to stand on the same level as Tong because he doesn't have the same foundation and influences. For now, give Tong sometimes, so he can expand his force. We'll keep this a secret.”