Ding Ling is still very poor.
His experiences remain stuck in the past.
So the first time he saw the extravagant life of the ancients, he couldn't help but secretly click his tongue.
So corrupt!
However, he sort of liked it.
Which man doesn't like to indulge? Who doesn't want to be drunk in the lap of beauty, waking to wield power over the world?
Ding Ling is a man, he is no exception.
But he also knows that now is not the time to indulge; he must push forward and break through the different game planes, waiting for his strength to become supreme, and his status will naturally reach the top.
By then, what enjoyment or joy wouldn't he have?
If he indulges prematurely now, he is likely to be overtaken in the curve by others who have had fortuitous encounters!
Besides.
Who knows how many years this game world will last, if one day it mysteriously disappears just as mysteriously as it comes, where else would he find such a cultivation holy land?
Ding Ling knows what is important and will not be dazzled by the luxury before him.
On the contrary.
His mind grows increasingly clear.
For, at this moment, he already has a very clear goal: to break through the game planes and become the number one in both the game and the real world!
...
"Ding Ling, come here quickly."
Zhang Hex waved to Ding Ling standing at the door, a joyful expression on his face.
Not long ago.
Pan Feng took Zhang Hex and the other three to meet Hann Fu first.
Looking at Zhang Hex's expression now, it was no surprise that he must have been promoted!
Though Hann Fu lacks great talent, he trusts Pan Feng greatly, handing over almost all military affairs of Jizhou to Pan Feng.
With Pan Feng's help, it would be difficult for Zhang Hex and Gao Lan not to get promoted.
Ding Ling came here naturally for promotion and title too.
In such matters, Ding Ling had no reason to refuse.
After promotion.
The resources he can access will further increase, and he will be able to interact with more experts.
Otherwise, with nothing and as a civilian, how could he reach people of unusual standing?
Ding Ling also prepares to engage with Xuu Chu, Dian Wei, Cao Mengde, Lü Bu, Zhao Zilong, Zhang Zhongjing, and others, and naturally he needs some status, otherwise it would be truly difficult to approach them.
Tock tock!
Ding Ling quickly stepped forward, grabbed by Zhang Hex, and escorted to the main hall of the mansion.
After walking for a while.
Arriving at the main hall, Zhang Hex gestured to indicate that the person sitting at the head was Hann Fu, and Ding Ling could pay his respects.
Ding Ling then paid his respects.
Hann Fu nodded, scrutinizing Ding Ling up and down for a while before suddenly saying:
"Although General Pan Feng and others say you have extraordinary talent, rare in the world, I still don't believe there could be anyone more talented than General Pan Feng."
He was tall, broad-bodied, and looked elegant, with three strips of long beard beneath his chin, quite a dignified person.
But at this moment, he frowned while examining Ding Ling, as if he were looking at a penniless, rustic person!
It's clear that he doesn't favor Ding Ling as a mere soldier.
If it weren't for Pan Feng speaking for Ding Ling.
Ding Ling might not even have the qualifications to stand in front of him.
Seeing this, Ding Ling was speechless, understanding fully why Hann Fu later had the talents turn against him.
Compared to Zhang Hex and others, this Governor of Jizhou, Hann Fu, is too arrogant, too oppressive of others with his influence, looking down on people like a dog with a lowly eye!
That condescending look, as if regarding lower class people, made Ding Ling very uncomfortable!
In contrast to Cao Mengde's unrestrictive ways of employing talents.
Hann Fu clearly belongs to the classical type that values family lineage; Ding Ling is a player, an alien in the NPC's eyes, with no background, so how could he catch Hann Fu's eye?
Nonetheless.
Ding Ling doesn't mind about it.
Jizhou is merely a stepping stone.
Originally, he was worried that leaving Jizhou after gaining so many benefits would be disloyal, but seeing Hann Fu's behavior now, he was relieved.
What he owes is Cheng Huan, Zhang Hex, and others' guidance and help, so even if he repays favors, it will be to Cheng Huan and others; there's no need to bother with Hann Fu.
"Lord."
Pan Feng was somewhat anxious, taking a step forward, and solemnly said:
"This matter is absolutely true. If you don't believe it, watch Ding Ling perform a set of the exclusive Axe Technique and you will know."
"Alright."
Hann Fu reluctantly nodded.
Ding Ling's eyes twitched, nearly unable to help himself from leaving in a huff.
Somehow he held back.
Consoling himself with the thought that Jizhou is a stepping stone, and he'll leave once his status is elevated.
"Ding Ling, give it a try."
Pan Feng signaled with his eyes to Ding Ling.
Ding Ling was straightforward too, wielding a sixty-pound sharp axe, performing the Thirty-Six Celestial Spirit Axe Techniques directly.
This Celestial Spirit Axe Technique was fierce and sharp to the extreme.
The first three moves were none other than Split Head, Ghost Tooth-Picking, and Ear Picking!
These three moves were deadly, each extremely exquisite.
But they were the simplest three moves of the thirty-six axe techniques!
The other thirty-three moves surpass one another.
By the end, it resembled an axe god swinging the dry and wet, a booming sound erupted, as if splitting thunder and wind out of thin air!
"Hmm?!"
Hann Fu couldn't help but pay attention.
The slack and arrogance on his face receded a lot, and his gaze at Ding Ling carried a hint of surprise.
After watching Ding Ling finish a set of axe techniques, seeing him with neither flushed face nor short breath, Hann Fu was more shaken, saying outright:
"To my knowledge, these Thirty-Six Celestial Spirit Axe Techniques must be accompanied by the Breathing Technique to learn in full. How did Ding Ling learn them?"
Pan Feng stepped out and explained for a while.
Hann Fu grew more puzzled and perplexed while listening, then turned to Ding Ling, stroked the three strips of long beard beneath his chin, and after a while said:
"You were only a new recruit who just entered the camp half a day ago. To promote you rashly does not conform to reason, law, or principle."
"Lord!"
Pan Feng couldn't help but want to persuade.
Hann Fu gestured to Pan Feng not to say more:
"Zhang Hex and Gao Lan received promotions, that's because they excelled in skills and have already proved themselves. Ding Ling, you must show the world your abilities too."
He pondered for a while, then said:
"Here's the thing. Recently, a wave of bandits came near Zhongqiu in the Zhao Kingdom, you go retrieve the head of the bandit leader, and I'll promote you immediately."
Ding Ling was speechless.
Let him single-handedly kill the bandit leader?
Though he isn't afraid, neither is there a need to take risks.
He needs to preserve himself to learn more martial arts knowledge.
He doesn't know if dying would cause a loss of levels, stripping him of all his martial skills, so this cannot be casually tested.
And somehow Ding Ling has a feeling that once dead, it might be extremely troublesome in the future!
So if he can avoid death, it's best not to die!
Thinking this, Ding Ling decided: better leave Jizhou for other places after departing from this government office.
He can currently rival first-class experts.
His martial power is quite remarkable, wandering alone in the wild, he fears neither beasts nor vagrants and bandits!
...
After some time.
Pan Feng returned to the central army tent with Ding Ling and others, gathering officers, publicly announcing Zhang Hex and others' appointments, and assigning Ding Ling as the Military Marquis...