290 Destination Martian Colony City (1/2)

The gears in Wang Baole's head turned swiftly. This was no small matter. It was something that could decide his future. He decided he needed to give it some thought.

The Ethereal Dao College Sect Lord knew that such decisions couldn't be rushed. He waited patiently for Wang Baole's answer. After half an hour had passed, Wang Baole thought for a while then raised his head and looked at the Ethereal Dao College Sect Lord. He cupped his fists and bowed.

”Sect Lord, I have no idea which one is best for me. What do you think?”

”You little rascal!” The Ethereal Dao College Sect Lord smiled and gazed at Wang Baole with approval.

Wang Baole scratched his head and tried to appear like the simple and honest student he truly was. The Sect Lord witnessed his act and couldn't help himself. He pointed at Wang Baole again, shaking his head as he laughed. It wouldn't have been appropriate for him to advise Wang Baole if the latter hadn't asked for it. The Sect Lord mused for a while before speaking.

”You'll become a Primary Rank Five Noble if you stay in the college. When you reach the Core Formation realm in the future, with your exemplary records, you would be able to rise to the position of Grand Elder in the Dharmic Armament Pavilion. You'll at least be promoted to a Secondary Rank Four Noble. A Primary Rank Four Noble is also not beyond reach!

”Make a few adequate contributions to the Federation or college after that, and after you've gained more experience, you'll get a shot at becoming the Deputy Sect Lord of the Ethereal Dao College, which would place you at the Secondary Rank Three Noble!

”This is a more secure progression path with few risks. There are benefits to that. The cons of it, though… are that you'll have to take things step by step. Basically, you'll be investing a great deal of time to build your experience.

”As for the second option, which is to be deployed to Mars… the pros are that there are many chances for you to showcase yourself, making progression quicker, and the people you will get to know will be different from those in the college. The flipside, obviously, is that Mars has only been partially colonized. There's an element of danger. The chances of sudden and unexpected events happening are higher.

”I'd advise you to accept the deployment to Mars. If you can prove yourself while on Mars and get promoted to a Rank Four Noble, even if it's the Secondary Rank, and achieve the Core Formation realm, you can then transfer back to Earth. With your experience on Mars, you're almost guaranteed a deputy head position in a key Federation department and a Secondary Rank Three Noble!”

”This is the fastest way. It'll save you half the time!” The Sect Lord shared his true thoughts with Wang Baole without holding anything back.

Wang Baole listened carefully and considered what the Sect Lord had said. He nodded his head and bowed at the Sect Lord.

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The meaning of his reply was multilayered. Wang Baole hadn't studied the high officials' autobiographies for nothing. With a few simple words, he had expressed both his stance and gratitude towards the Sect Lord.

The Ethereal Dao College Sect Lord smiled. He told Wang Baole to start his preparations as he would leave three days later. Then, the Sect Lord picked up the teacup next to him.

Upon seeing that, Wang Baole immediately took his leave. He left Sky Path Island and returned to the Upper Academy Island. He was in extremely high spirits and couldn't control his excitement and anticipation at going to Mars.

I'm gonna become a real government official! Wang Baole was extremely excited. He started packing as soon as he returned to his cave abode. He packed his materials for refining artifacts as well as items such as jade slips into his storage bracelet.

Then, he remembered the monster egg he had received from the military instructor during the Hundred Seedling cultivation camp. He had handed the egg over to Liu Daobin after and gotten his subordinates to help speed up the incubation process. He hurriedly sent a message to Liu Daobin and got him to bring the monster egg over.

Liu Daobin soon arrived with the monster egg. Wang Baole eyed the egg. It seemed slightly different from when he had last seen it. He tossed it into his storage compartment before exchanging a few words with Liu Daobin.

Liu Daobin was smart. He could tell Wang Baole was leaving. After inquiring further, he started buttering up Wang Baole and piling him with congratulations and compliments. Wang Baole was on cloud nine, and he kept smiling widely and laughing.

After a moment, he coughed and picked up his teacup. Liu Daobin got the message and left.

Wang Baole placed the teacup down. He stared at his cave abode and the Ethereal Dao College that he had been living in for a few years with great fondness. He was overwhelmed by emotions. He felt the past few years had sped by so quickly. Just a moment ago, he had been a handsome fatty tucking into his chicken drumstick on the cruiser to the college. Then, in the blink of an eye, he had become a prominent figure in the Federation who was about to head to Mars. There was something else, of course, which was most important…

Wang Baole stood before the mirror and stared. He was lost in his reflection.

I've lost weight, and become even more handsome! No wonder mother wanted to arrange matchmaking sessions. If I ever have a son who's just as good looking, I'll want to matchmake him too. Let other folks' daughters fall head over heels for him… Wang Baole smacked his stomach happily. It had recently regained size, and the flesh wobbled. He grew even more pleased.