"However, patriarch, in this way, our Taojiazhuang and the Heijiawei will be completely mixed together."
At this time, Tao Jingfang made a different voice: "From now on, the independence of our Taojiazhuang will no longer exist, and the forces of the Black Armored Guards will also penetrate into Taojiazhuang."
"That's right..."
Tao Jinglu also echoed his words, with a little worry and scruple in his tone.
"Everyone, I completely understand how you think."
Tao Jingxing leaned on the seat and said slowly, "But, facing the black armored guards, do we really have room to resist?"
For a while, the scene was quiet again.
"After the Black Armored Guards took charge of Kangyun County, they have always kept boundaries with us local families. They did not release hostility, but they were not too close. This is because they still have things to do. They have to resume production, win the hearts of the people, and deal with other remaining resistance forces."
"But now, they have already dealt with these matters, so they are ready to go, communicate with us, and want to become a force that truly integrates into the local area, instead of being an outsider."
"The black armor guards are backed by Yuanshengzong, the top martial arts holy land in Feiyun Prefecture, what do they really want to do, does our Taojiazhuang really have the power to resist?"
Speaking of this, Tao Jingxing paused, with some helplessness in his tone: "So, everyone, from the very beginning, I have been saying that I want to inform you of this matter instead of discussing it with you. In the face of such a powerful The existence that cannot be seen directly, we have no bargaining power at all... we can only accept it."
Tao Jingxing's words made everyone present feel a little uncomfortable.
Sometimes the status of a big family that I am proud of is actually nothing more than that in the eyes of some forces.
"Of course, you don't have to be too depressed."
Seeing that everyone was depressed, Tao Jingxing continued, "While the Black Armored Guards have infiltrated into our Tao Family Village, the young people in our Tao Family Village are also qualified to obtain various resources of the Black Armored Guards."
"If in the future, the selected Taojiazhuang people successfully climbed to the high position of the Black Armor Guard, then they will also give us enough feedback. Looking back at that time, it may not be a bad thing."
The elders of the clan have also accepted the facts, and after thinking about it carefully, they also feel that this matter has disadvantages and advantages.
"Leaving aside the perspective of the Black Armored Guards and the local forces we represent, just from the perspective of our descendants, the benefits of their entry into the Black Armored Guards outweigh the disadvantages."
Tao Jingxing continued: "Once selected into the Black Armored Guards, they will obtain far more cultivation resources than those in Taojiazhuang. The Black Armored Guards have an advantage over us whether it is consuming resources or assisting in guiding resources."
"and… "
Having said that, Tao Jingxing's tone lowered a bit, and there was a look of expectation in his eyes: "Xia Yuanxing said that a total of 100 black guard reserve talents will be recruited in Kangyun County this time, and if any one of them performs well enough, If you show enough talent, you can even be sent to Yuanshengzong and become a true disciple of Yuanshengzong."
"Become a disciple of Yuanshengzong?!"
The complexions of the elders changed, and Tao Jinglu stood up directly: "Xia Yuanxing said it himself? Can this be taken seriously?"
"really."
Tao Jingxing smiled slightly.
This is so heartwarming.
Yuanshengzong, that is an existence that is beyond reach.
They represent the ceiling of the martial arts level in this martial arts world, as well as the supreme power of Feiyun State.
If there are descendants of the Tao family who can enter the Yuansheng sect, then the Tao family village will usher in an unprecedented grand event.
"Good thing, good thing!"
Tao Jingfang, who had never changed his face before, also showed a little excitement.
Seeing the constant flipping of everyone's attitudes, Tao Jingxing also shook his head.
"But everyone, don't be too happy."
Tao Jingxing added: "According to what Xia Yuanxing said, among the 100 recruits this time, my Taojiazhuang, Songjiazhuang and Tanjiazhuang each have 20 places, and the counties and other villages have 40 places. It is still unknown who will be able to enter the Yuansheng sect in the end."
"It's a pity, it's a pity, it would be better if there were more places."
The people who had sternly opposed it before now want more young people from the village to be selected.
The big change in attitude is enough to explain the prestige of Yuanshengzong.
"Okay, let's stop here." Tao Jingxing finally added, "The selection date is one month later, everyone should go back and urge your descendants to seize the time and work hard to cultivate martial arts, so don't miss this opportunity. "
"Understood, patriarch."
Everyone responded in unison.
…
the next day.
Xu Ning rested at home for a day.
"Xu Ning, Xu Ning!"
Xu Ning and Xu Lian were still tidying up the yard when they heard Guo Ye shouting.
bang.
Guo Ye directly pushed open the courtyard door.
"sister."
Guo Ye greeted Xu Lian first, and then said to Xu Ning: "Big news, big news!"
"Guo Ye, speak slowly."
Seeing Guo Ye's impatience, Xu Lian couldn't help laughing.
"A notice was posted in the village just now saying that the Black Armored Guards are going to recruit people in Taojiazhuang!"
Guo Ye looked excited.
"The Black Armored Guard is recruiting? Is there such a thing?"
Xu Ning hadn't answered, but Xu Lian was surprised.
Although she hadn't been to Kangyun County since she came to Taojiazhuang, Xu Lian knew the prestige of the Black Armored Guards.
In her eyes, the Black Armored Guard is an existence that even the elders of the village are in awe of.
"Yes, Sister Lian!" Guo Ye said, "The Black Armored Guard is recruiting. I don't have much chance with my martial arts talent, but Xu Ning, you have to seize this opportunity. If you enter the Black Armored Guard, then my face But there is light."
Xu Lian was also a little excited when she heard the words, she turned to look at her younger brother: "Xu Ning, you have to listen to Guo Ye, you must pay attention to this matter."
Xu Ning didn't say a word. Seeing the two of them like this, he felt a little funny.
"Where is the notice, take me to see it."
Xu Ning decided to go and see the notice in person.
"Go, take you there."
Guo Ye led Xu Ning to a notice.
At this time, the notice was surrounded by people, and many of them, like Xu Ning, came here sullenly when they heard the news.
The front of the notice is full of heads, so blocked that the words cannot be read at all.
"I didn't expect the Black Armored Guards to recruit people in my Taojiazhuang. It's great!"
"Unfortunately, I am over eighteen years old this year, so I have no chance..."
"You must try it, don't miss this opportunity!"
"..."
The members of the Tao clan who had read the notice did not leave either, they were discussing on the spot.
The expression on his face was exactly the same as that of Guo Ye before.
The clansmen of Taojiazhuang didn't think as much as the clan elders.
All they think of is the opportunity to get ahead right now.
Xu Ning squeezed into the crowd with difficulty and saw the notice clearly.
After a cursory glance, Xu Ning was squeezed out of his seat.
"Maybe give it a try..."
Xu Ning also had some calculations in his mind.
According to the contents of the notice, the target of this selection is young people aged 14 to 18 in Taojiazhuang.
Among them, there is no special restriction that the selected person must have the surname Tao, so a person with a foreign surname should also have a chance.
In addition, the selection criteria were not mentioned, only that one month later, Xia Yuanxing, one of the captains of the Black Armored Guards in Kangyun County, would personally lead a team to the selection.
Regarding this selection, the most exciting thing for Xu Ning is the resources of joining the Black Armor Guard.
The notice said that as long as you join the Black Armor Guard, you will get a continuous supply of resources from the Black Armor Guard, and you will also have the right to choose whether to leave the Black Armor Guard in the future, and the conditions are not harsh.
The only downside is that the right to leave the Black Armor Guard is only at the age of forty, which is a bit long.
"The number of people selected this time is twenty..." Xu Ning thought in his heart, "The population of Taojiazhuang between the ages of 14 and 18 is about 200, roughly estimated, it should be almost one out of ten..."
"If the selection is purely based on strength, it shouldn't be too difficult to be selected by virtue of the conditions of my muscles and bones plus the conditions of the Gale Sword Technique."
Seeing that Xu Ning was obviously moved, Guo Ye leaned forward: "One month, you have to hurry up and practice. If you lack any resources, I will tell my uncle and let my uncle collect them."
"Need not."
Xu Ning waved his hand and looked at Guo Ye's eagerness more than himself: "Relax, it's good if you can be selected, and it doesn't matter if you can't, just let nature take its course."
"You..."
Guo Ye shook his head, and was about to speak to persuade Xu Ning, but suddenly found the voice in the crowd lowered.
A young man with a handsome face and a tall and straight figure walked over.
Before the announcement, everyone consciously got out of the way.
"Tao Qingyuan?"
Xu Ning frowned.