Tian Yang looked around and said with a smile: "Everyone is here, that's great, I have something to announce."
The little bird couldn't sit still, and asked excitedly, "What's the announcement? Are you going to treat us to a feast?"
Xun held his forehead and said, "Xiao Niao, can we be more idealistic? Besides, yesterday you complained that you only ate and didn't exercise every day, and you gained a few pounds. Now you dare to have a big meal?"
Xiao Niao exclaimed, and quickly covered Xun's mouth, looking at Tianyang with embarrassment and said, "I'm just a little fatter, a little fatter."
Tian Yang smiled and shook his head, then said: "I have already eliminated Elhoin and acquired some assets, including their manor in the War God Castle."
"That manor is more than twice the size of ours, and it's inside the fortress, so it's safer than here."
"I want to send you to Ares Castle, and we will live in that manor from now on. I want to give the manor a new name, but I haven't decided yet, so you guys have to make the decision on this matter."
Hanging on Tianyang's body, Xitong cheered: "Great, we can move to a bigger house."
Hong Xiu covered her mouth and smiled, "Miss always said that the place here is too narrow, and she would finish her walk after just a few laps. Now it's better, there is a bigger place for her to play."
Tianyang rubbed his daughter's head and said, "I'll build a swing for you in the garden of our new home."
"Okay, Daddy is the best." Xitong cheered and hugged Tianyang tightly, pressing her chubby little face against his.
Tian Yang added: "Also, I got a biological laboratory. Xun, do you want to work there? I plan to have them develop a drug that can strengthen ordinary soldiers."
Xun thought for a moment and said, "I would like to go, but I have no research in this area."
"As long as you are willing, it's not too late to start now even if there is no research. The project has just begun anyway. Some experiments will have to be carried out by then. With your brilliant talent around, the lives of the experimenters will be guaranteed." Tianyang persuaded her.
Xun nodded and said, "Okay, I also want to find something to do, otherwise it will be boring to stay at home all day."
Tian Yang then looked at Xing Luo and said, "Then you will protect Xun while she is in the lab."
Xing Luo smiled mechanically and said, "Yes, Master."
Xiao Niao jumped up, put her hands on her hips and said, "Qianhong is going to the war with you, and Xun has a job, so what about me?"
Tian Yang laughed and said, "I was just about to tell you that I want to let you be responsible for the security of our new manor. In addition, you have to help train the guards of the manor. Is that ok?"
Xiaoniao is already at level 6. Although she has just been promoted, she has rich practical experience. Tianyang would feel relieved if she was responsible for the safety of the manor.
But in addition to this, Tianyang also needs to add another insurance.
He wanted to let Wang Lingjun move to the manor as well. Even though Wang Lingjun's strength was limited among the Heavenly Rank, he was still a Heavenly Rank after all, so he could still block any problems.
"What? You want me to be the head of the guards? That's boring." The bird pouted, not happy at all.
Tianyang winked at his daughter, and Xitong immediately understood. She rushed to Xiaoniao, hugged her and said, "Sister Xiaoniao, please help Daddy. Besides, we will feel relieved if you protect us."
After being entangled by Xitong for a while, the bird couldn't resist the cute attack and finally gave in and had to agree.
Tianyang stood up and said, "Nothing else. You don't have to wait for me for lunch. I have to go to the parliament. I have a meeting in the afternoon and probably won't be back until the evening. See you in the evening."
After leaving the manor, Tianyang arrived at the headquarters of the Thunder Council. Today, two more beautiful guards were stationed outside the building. Now Tianyang was considered a big shot in the Thunder Council and even in the Waste Collection City.
How could the two beautiful guards not know him? Seeing him coming from afar, the two beautiful guards immediately straightened their chests and tried their best to show their charm, hoping to be noticed by this important man.
So before Tianyang even reached the gate, he heard them shouting in a lively voice, "Good afternoon, Councillor Tianyang."
Tianyang smiled and nodded, then walked straight past them. Seeing that Tianyang didn't say a word, the two beautiful guards were a little disappointed, and began to review their performance just now to see if there was any room for improvement.
Arriving at the Speaker's office, Tianyang knocked on the door, and then heard the sound of Lei Fu from inside: "Come in."
Tianyang pushed open the door and saw Lei Fu watering the flowers. In the Scavenger City, fresh flowers are a rare thing and not everyone can afford to grow flowers.
"Good afternoon, Speaker."
After entering the door, Tianyang stood with his hands hanging down and greeted with a smile.
"Good afternoon, Councillor Tianyang." Lei Fu put down the spray bottle, walked slowly to the reception area and said, "Come, let's chat for a while."
Tianyang nodded and sat down in the reception area. Lei Fu asked his secretary to bring two cups of tea and said, "Councilor Tianyang is from Donglu, am I right? Come, have some tea."
"Yes, why did the Speaker ask this?" Tianyang picked up the teacup and took a sip.
Lei Fu laughed and said, "I went to the East Continent when I was young. I still remember that there was an impressive fortress in the East Continent. There were mostly women there, and capable men could often have multiple women, and they were all stunningly beautiful."
Seeing the old man's fascinated look, Tian Yang's mouth twitched slightly, and then he said: "Speaker, are you referring to Twilight Castle?"
"Yes, that's it."
Lei Fu laughed dryly: "I almost settled there back then. Those ladies offered me good conditions. I think if I work hard, I might be able to marry their city lord."
Tianyang wanted to ask him why he didn't stay there in the end, but he swallowed the words back to avoid appearing too curious.
"Like Councillor Tianyang, I am not from the Western Continent. I am from the Central Continent."
Lei Fu said calmly, "In fact, I really like Zhonglu. The climate there is pleasant. Unfortunately, I was young and impetuous at the time. I offended the people of the War Church and was forced to leave my hometown. I have been gone for decades."
Tianyang looked at the Speaker with some surprise. Although he knew that the Thunder Council and the War Church were at odds, he didn't expect that it was because of this reason.
Lei Fu chuckled, looked at Tian Yang and said, "As for me, I can't let go of the past. I always want to find a chance to go back to Zhonglu and get to know some people and things."
"It's a pity that I can't find an opportunity or a suitable successor to relieve me of this responsibility."
The old man looked around and said, "In order to survive, I came to the Waste Collection City. With my own abilities, I conquered a small territory here and founded the Thunder Mercenary Group."
"It gradually developed into the Thunder Council today. I have invested half my life's efforts here. If I just sit there and leave it there,
If I say that, firstly, I will not be reconciled to this, and secondly, it will be irresponsible to everyone.”
"But now it's all right. I've found someone I can trust."
After hearing this, if Tianyang still didn’t know the purpose of Lei Fu calling him here, he would be a fool.
He smiled and said, "Speaker, you want to hand over the parliament to me?"
Lei Fu looked at him and said, "That's right."
Tian Yang held up the teacup and said, "Speaker, I have only been in the parliament for a short time. Isn't this inappropriate?"
"Although you have not been in the parliament for long, your ability is obvious to all. Now you have razed Elhoin. Now I hand over the parliament to you. I believe no one will object."
Lei Fu picked up the teacup, took a sip and said, "Besides, if I'm not mistaken, you want to make a big splash in Scavenger City. If you become the speaker, whatever you want to do will be much easier."
Tianyang was not surprised that the Speaker saw through his thoughts. If Lei Fu didn't even have this kind of foresight, how could he create a large organization like the Thunder Parliament
Tianyang smiled and said nothing when he heard this.
Lei Fu continued, "After handing the parliament over to you, I can go to Zhonglu without any worries. There won't be any gossip in the parliament. In fact, you have helped me, an old man, a great favor. Otherwise, I and the parliament will become a stumbling block to you one day."
"As for the consequences of being a stumbling block to you, I think Elhoin has fully demonstrated this. I, an old man, can't be as good-tempered as Wang Lingjun, so after thinking about it, this is a good result for both you and me."
Tian Yang put down his teacup and said in a deep voice: "If you, Speaker, are willing, I can withdraw from the parliament. As long as you agree to cooperate with me, Scavenger City will have a place in the Thunder Council no matter what."
This conversation may sound confusing to outsiders, but it is not complicated in reality.
Simply put, there can't be two tigers in one mountain.
The Thunder Council was founded by Lei Fu. If he does not abdicate and Tian Yang does not withdraw, then a power struggle will inevitably break out between these two Heavenly Ranks.
Lei Fu also said that he was not someone like Wang Lingjun who would do anything to survive. In other words, he would not be Tian Yang's subordinate.
So he only had two choices, one was to abdicate and let others take over, the other was to break with Tianyang.
Tianyang understood this clearly, which is why he was willing to withdraw from the parliament. In this respect, it also reflects his respect for Lei Fu.
Lei Fu naturally knew this, and laughed: "With your words, the old man will leave willingly."
"You don't have to feel like you owe me anything. In fact, I got a great deal."
"Think about it. I let you be the Speaker, and I'll be free in exchange. And in the future, the parliament will flourish under your leadership, and I, as the founder, will also benefit from it. It's better than me staying here."
"It's decided. I will announce it at the meeting this afternoon and support you to become the Speaker."
Tian Yang saw that the old man had made up his mind, so he nodded and said, "I will not disappoint you, Speaker. It's just that I may not be able to take office right away. I still have some things to deal with, and it will take at least a month before I can officially take on the position of Speaker."
Lei Fu smiled and nodded: "I also need time to prepare. Okay, then let me, an old man, hold the Speaker's chair for you. I will give it to you in a month."