Chapter 571: Chapter 543: Gao Yuan Can Recognize People

He Zhenghao glanced slightly at Gao Yuan then quickly pledged his loyalty to Li Fan.

Without nodding or shaking his head, Li Fan took out two metallic miniatures from his storage ring which looked somewhat similar to him and handed them to the two.

“This is the Soul Partition Jade Scroll. It contains a thread of my divine sense, similar to half a separate self.”

“I will be in seclusion and cut off all external contact. In case of any emergencies, you can contact me through this method.”

Li Fan said calmly.

Gao Yuan and He Zhenghao carefully stored the metallic miniatures, feeling slightly overwhelmed.

They were familiar with the Soul Partition Jade Scroll. Usually, a cultivator would only give it to a close and trusted younger generation, using it as a personal teaching tool.

The fact that the Emissary would entrust such an important item to us clearly shows his absolute trust in us!

With heartfelt gratitude, both Gao Yuan and He Zhenghao thanked him again.

“You may leave now.” Li Fan nodded indifferently, subsequently issuing an order to leave.

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In the Council Hall of Governance, He Zhenghao was sorting out a list of cultivators.

Ever since the last time, Li Fan suddenly announced a temporary suspension of the contribution plan, many cultivators who had been hesitant and always chose to wait and see, are regretful.

After all, Li Fan’s fundraising plan had been implemented for several periods. Each time, the contributions increased as promised, and sometimes even delivered in advance. Everyone’s worry about Li Fan running away with the money has never come true.

Thus, these cultivators who initially chose to wait and see, gradually began to trust Li Fan.

They were eagerly expecting that the next fundraising effort would include them.

Who knew that Li Fan would stop when he said he would.

“It seems that we were overthinking, after all, Master Li is Master Li.”

They lamented at the time.

And when they heard that Li Fan had been appointed as the acting island owner of Ten Thousand Immortals Island, any worries in their hearts completely disappeared.

They knew that Li Fan’s fundraising plan was managed by He Zhenghao.

Therefore, these cultivators, through various means, sought He Zhenghao out.

At the same time, they also offered their sincerity and reminded He Zhenghao that once Li Fan’s fundraising plan was restarted, they must be given priority consideration.

If onlookers are already doing this, let alone those who have tasted the sweet fruit in the previous fundraising periods.

They have even greeted He Zhenghao early on.

“Hehe, I was worried before that I wouldn’t be able to divide it among so many people. Now, with a hundred million contributions, everyone has a share.” He Zhenghao was delighted as he listed out one name after another and began to send out group messages.

“Friend, the matter you asked me to pay attention to before has shown some progress! I have confirmed news…”

Unlike He Zhenghao’s excited face, Gao Yuan’s expression was somewhat puzzled.

His fingers tapped on the table continuously, his eyes slightly squinted, as if he was pondering something.

After a long while, He Zhenghao, who had been busy all along, stretched lazily and eased his tired body. Only then did he finally notice Gao Yuan’s peculiarity.

He asked with some surprise, “Brother Gao, what’s wrong with you?”

“I’m thinking, what does the Emissary mean by giving us these two tasks?” Gao Yuan said with a serious face.

“What does he mean? Didn’t he make it clear that…..”

He Zhenghao laughed and didn’t take it seriously, only thinking that Gao Yuan was overthinking.

But then, he paused slightly.

Looking left and right, he leaned forward and asked in a low voice: “What insights do you have, Brother?”

Gao Yuan said gravely: “The Emissary never acts rashly; he always does things with purpose.”

“But the tasks he left us this time are somewhat strange.”

He Zhenghao was confused: “Strange? Where did that come from?”

“Does friend think that a hundred million contributions are a lot?” Instead of answering, Gao Yuan asked back.

“A lot, of course it’s a lot.”

He Zhenghao felt dumbfounded and answered as a matter of course.

Gao Yuan chuckled: “A hundred million contributions, I also think that’s a figure hard to reach in a lifetime.”

“But…”

“Friend, remember. When the Emissary mentioned the number ‘one hundred million’, was there any fluctuation in his tone or expression?”

He Zhenghao paused for a moment.

He frowned, and after a moment, he shook his head.

Gao Yuan said leisurely: “There it is. Just as if it were a common thing like eating and drinking, the Emissary just mentioned it casually and didn’t give any additional explanation.”

“Instead, he repeatedly reminded us that he would be in deep seclusion and disconnect from all external contact.”

“Is a mere hundred million contributions really worth such serious treatment by the Emissary?”

At the words of Gao Yuan, He Zhenghao was about to retort. But considering again and recalling the disdain Li Fan had for money in previous conversations, he became hesitant.

After pondering for a moment, He Zhenghao slowly nodded: “There seems to be a problem. The first time I met the Emissary, he demonstrated his formidable ability to make a fortune.”

“In less than seven days, the contribution doubled. With such a skill, I’m afraid a hundred million contributions are just a slightly larger number in his eyes.”

Gao Yuan nodded heavily: “My thoughts exactly. Even when he was just a lone cultivator, he might not have taken this hundred million contributions too seriously.”

“Let alone now, he is effectively ruling over the domain of the Misthaven Ocean.”

“I have never heard of a state leader who would go into deep seclusion purely for the sake of a hundred million contributions.”

“The Emissary’s claim that ‘this matter is of great importance, I need to prepare carefully’ is purely an excuse!”

The light flashed in Gao Yuan’s eyes as he declared decisively.

After thinking for a while, He Zhenghao also slowly nodded, accepting this view.

“But what does the Emissary mean? Now, Misthaven City has just been rebuilt, and everything is waiting to be revived. Why did he choose to go into seclusion at this time?” He asked, somewhat confused.

Gao Yuan, however, seemed to have a clear understanding and said proudly: “In my opinion, this is the Emissary testing us.”

“Testing?” On hearing these words, He Zhenghao felt somewhat lost.

“Yes.” Gao Yuan was very confident.

“As you know, I’ve always had a good judgment of people. I only need to interact with them for a while to get a rough idea of their character and temperament.”

“As for the Emissary…”

“Although I dare not say that I can completely understand him, there is one thing that is beyond doubt.”

Gao Yuan lowered his voice: “The Emissary’s nature is unrestricted. He will never accept the restrictions of trivial governmental affairs.”