In the luxuriously decorated private room, crystal chandeliers cast a warm yellow light, making the table full of delicacies look appetizing. The clinking of glasses and the sound of laughter from the soldiers intertwined, creating a lively and harmonious atmosphere."General Qin, I toast you!" A square-faced middle-aged man approached with a wine glass, his voice as deep as a bell. He was Major General Xin, from the Second Military Region of Silver Gray Star.Qin Tian quickly stood up, deliberately lowering the rim of his glass half an inch below the other's as he raised it, a gentle smile on his face: "General Xin is too polite. I should be toasting you instead."With a crisp clink, the two tilted their heads back and drained their glasses.Everyone present was a high-ranking officer from the Second Military Region, with the lowest rank being Senior Colonel and the highest being Lieutenant General Chai Rong.Since learning that Qin Tian was not only a newly promoted Major General but also a combat hero holding an imperial glory medal, everyone looked at him with genuine respect.Just then, Qin Tian's smart wristband vibrated twice, and a short message popped up on the screen.He glanced at it, and a faint smile unconsciously spread across his eyes—Terrida had indeed not disappointed him.All 362 new Barbarian warriors were willing to surrender, and not a single one flinched from the pain of the Superman Potion.Their physical strength had now surged. The leading Barbarian chief, Mu Ya, was not much weaker than Terrida before he entered the Demon Suppression Abyss; the rest of the warriors had all broken through to Tier 2 or above.Including the initial group Terrida brought out, the total number of Barbarian warriors under his command had exceeded five hundred—in the military establishment, five hundred people might only be an inconspicuous company-level unit, but as a private army, this Barbarian force, with all members at Tier 2 or above and the top ones reaching Tier 5 peak, was a formidable power that no one would dare to underestimate, no matter where it was placed."General Qin looks pleased. Could there be good news from home?" Teng Shaohai, who was beside him, had sharp eyes and joked with a smile.Qin Tian put away his wristband, his tone relaxed: "It is indeed a joyous occasion."He didn't dwell on the matter of his private army, smoothly changing the subject. He raised his glass to everyone, "Chief of Staff Teng, esteemed officers, thank you for your hospitality tonight. I'll toast you all again.""General Qin, that's too formal!" Lieutenant General Chai Rong stood up, holding his wine glass straight. "You are a combat hero from Silver Gray Star. It is our Second Military Region's honor to host this welcoming banquet for you! Come, everyone, let's toast General Qin—toast our combat hero! Cheers!""Cheers!"All the officers in the room responded in unison, the crisp clinking of glasses rising and falling. Everyone drained their glasses, and the atmosphere in the private room grew even more fervent.At this moment, a Senior Colonel with slightly frosted temples approached Qin Tian, holding a wine glass, a bit reserved: "General Qin, speaking of which, we are also alumni. I also graduated from Xiongying Military Academy, but I left the academy thirty years ago.""Oh? Then I should call you Senior Alumnus." Qin Tian smiled and turned sideways, his voice full of sincerity."I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare!" The Senior Colonel quickly waved his hand. Qin Tian, at such a young age, was already a Major General and held an imperial glory medal, while he had struggled for decades to reach Senior Colonel. How could he put on airs as a "senior alumnus" in front of Qin Tian?He paused, as if having made up his mind, and lowered his voice: "General Qin, there's something I've always wanted to confirm with you. A year ago, during the Evil God Sacrifice on Silver Gray Star, did you secretly disrupt one of the Xuehai Grand Formations?"As soon as these words were spoken, the noisy private room instantly fell silent.The Evil God Sacrifice incident on Silver Gray Star was a shadow in everyone's hearts—if all four great formations had been activated at that time, billions of people on the entire continent would have been used as sacrifices, their souls and flesh extracted to worship the Evil God.If one of the great formations hadn't been destroyed in advance, leading to the paralysis of the entire sacrificial ritual, Silver Gray Star would already be a living hell, and they and their families would probably have become nourishment for the Evil God.Now, hearing Shen Zhong's words, could the hero who saved the entire planet be Qin Tian, standing right before them?Qin Tian's eyebrows slightly raised, and his tone held a hint of confusion: "I remember this matter was a top military secret. Besides my direct superior, only a few top officials knew about it. How did Director Shen guess?"This question seemed like an inquiry, but it was in fact an admission.The private room instantly erupted. Everyone's bodies trembled in unison, their gazes at Qin Tian filled with shock and excitement."My goodness! So the hero who saved Silver Gray Star back then was General Qin!""General Qin, I must toast you three times! If it weren't for you, my family and I would be gone by now!""General Qin, why have you never mentioned this? You are truly the unsung hero!"Everyone stood up. Before, they respected Qin Tian because of his rank and military achievements, but now, that respect was laden with profound gratitude.A meritorious official who saved billions of people should have been famous throughout the star region, yet General Qin kept the secret, even turning around to rush into the Demon Abyss of the Demon Suppression Abyss, earning an imperial glory medal through sheer strength.This humility and sense of responsibility were more admirable than any military achievement."Everyone, please don't be like this." Qin Tian quickly raised his hand, signaling everyone to sit down, his tone sincere, "It was also a coincidence that I discovered that great formation, and disrupting the sacrifice was the result of multiple parties working together. It cannot be credited to me alone.""General Qin, you are too modest." Shen Zhong looked at him, his eyes filled with admiration, "Since you asked how I guessed, I'll tell everyone—that day, I was taking a flying vehicle to inspect a subordinate outpost when I suddenly received an urgent order from the military, saying that the Evil God Sacrifice had erupted and I was to return immediately to prepare for battle. But on the way back, another secret order came down, telling me to immediately go to Mingxin Military Hospital to clear out a special care ward, completely block off all news, and not allow anyone to approach."He paused, as if recalling the scene at the time: "I arranged the guards as ordered, and not long after, I saw General Yan Qing helping you over—at that time, your face was pale, you were so weak you couldn't even walk steadily, and you carried an evil aura that sent shivers down one's spine. Combining this with the timing of the Evil God Sacrifice's outbreak, I had a vague suspicion. Later, I heard that a military officer had destroyed the Xuehai Grand Formation, but no one knew who it was, and I became increasingly convinced that the young man back then was you."After hearing these words, the private room grew even quieter—everyone could tell that Qin Tian must have been severely injured after destroying the great formation that year, yet he had never mentioned this sacrifice to anyone."General Qin, on behalf of all the people of Silver Gray Star, I thank you for risking your life to protect us!" Lieutenant General Chai Rong was the first to stand straight, giving Qin Tian a standard military salute, his movements solemn as if participating in a ceremony.Seeing this, the other officers also saluted in unison, their gazes solemn and fervent.Qin Tian no longer declined, also raising his hand to return the salute, his voice steady and powerful: "Protecting the people is inherently a soldier's duty; I merely did what I had to do. However, I accept everyone's kind intentions. May we all strive together in the future to protect the peace of Silver Gray Star once more.""Together!"Cheers erupted again, pushing the banquet's atmosphere to a new climax.Qin Tian could clearly feel that everyone's attitude towards him had changed—before, there might have been a hint of "befriending a new military star" in their considerations, but now, that warmth was filled with genuine acceptance and closeness from the heart.This was undoubtedly a good thing for him—Silver Gray Star was his base, and building good relations with the Second Military Region would make Lingfeng Commerce's future overseas ventures and escorts much smoother.After a hearty meal and drinks, the banquet gradually drew to a close. Under the enthusiastic farewells of the officers, Qin Tian boarded a military flying vehicle and headed towards his residence.As soon as he landed, he saw Feng Mocheng and Li Qi already waiting at the entrance. "Boss, our bloodline—!"1As soon as Feng Mocheng followed Qin Tian into the living room, he couldn't suppress the excitement in his heart and quickly stepped forward to ask—he had been holding this question in for a long time.About a month ago, while resting in his bedroom, his bloodline suddenly began to boil without warning, followed by a head-to-toe transformation: his strength surged, his senses became acute, and new Night Demon abilities awakened.This feeling was all too familiar to him; it was a sign of bloodline evolution!Before, his Night Demon Blood could rival a Silver Bloodline. Now, after evolving, his strength had undergone earth-shattering changes. Even he himself felt that he now had the confidence to contend with a Golden Bloodline expert.But the more this was the case, the more curious he became: if his own bloodline had reached such a level, to what extent must the boss's bloodline, as the source of the bloodline, be strong?Could it be the legendary Sacred Blood?As soon as this thought emerged, he suppressed it himself—the Empire's Nine Great Sacred Bloodlines had been passed down for thousands of years, with no new additions. No matter how extraordinary the boss was, it was impossible to break this ironclad rule.But even so, the boss's bloodline was definitely top-tier among Golden Bloodlines, only a step away from the Nine Great Sacred Bloodlines."I had a small opportunity in the Demon Suppression Abyss, and my bloodline evolved with it." Qin Tian sat on the sofa, picked up the tea on the table, and took a sip, his tone casual, "Are you still adapting to the new bloodline abilities?""Adapting! Perfectly adapting!" Feng Mocheng nodded heavily, his eyes full of excitement—in a short time, he had thoroughly grasped his new abilities. His speed, strength, perception, and control over dark psionics had increased severalfold, directly elevating his strength to a major new level.But after the initial excitement, a sense of melancholy inevitably arose. He had immense power but nowhere to use it, spending his days in the office looking at ledgers or accompanying businessmen for drinks and socializing. He felt like his body was rusting.Qin Tian sensed his thoughts through the subtle connection {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} of their bloodlines and couldn't help but chuckle: "Don't worry, once Lingfeng Commerce is fully on track, there will be plenty of opportunities for you to fight.""Boss, are you serious?" Feng Mocheng's eyes instantly lit up. He leaned forward half a step, his voice full of anticipation."Of course." Qin Tian put down his teacup, his gaze deepening.If he only wanted to be a rich man, why bother forming the Dark Division and Barbarian warband?The universe was vast; his goal was never to just guard a company—with the system, he wanted to become a supreme powerhouse and also a feudal lord.Lingfeng Commerce was merely his "money bag," providing provisions for future campaigns; when the time was ripe, he would lead his forces to expand territory in the star sea. By then, Feng Mocheng, this Night Demon King, would have plenty of opportunities to prove his worth."But Mo, there's something I need to remind you." Qin Tian's tone shifted, becoming serious, "Your Hurricane Mercenary Group is different from Li Qi's Dark Division. The Dark Division members are all professional assassins, cautious by nature, and don't interact much with the outside world, so the secret of the Night Demon Bloodline is not easily leaked; but your subordinates are mostly former mercenary brothers, straightforward by nature, and interact more with the outside world, so they may not be able to keep the secret."He paused, his tone carrying a hint of solemnity: "You should know how much the Empire's populace and officials resist vampire bloodlines. I don't want the Night Demon Bloodline to suffer the same fate one day."Although these words were veiled, Feng Mocheng understood instantly—some of the old comrades in the Hurricane Mercenary Group had now been converted into Night Demons by him.Those people were loyal and righteous. If their families or friends found out and begged them to convert into Night Demons, and they agreed out of sentiment, the Night Demon Bloodline would spread like an uncontrolled virus.Once discovered by the outside world, troubles would only arise endlessly, possibly even leading to disaster."Boss, I understand!" Feng Mocheng immediately stood upright, his voice firm, "I will establish strict rules: no one is allowed to privately transmit the Night Demon Blood! Violators—"Before he could finish, Li Qi, who had been silent, suddenly spoke, his voice flat but carrying an undeniable coldness: "Violators, I will personally eliminate."Feng Mocheng's heart trembled. He instinctively looked at Li Qi—he knew Li Qi's character too well. These words were definitely not a threat. If such a thing really happened, Li Qi would absolutely act without hesitation, leaving no room for sentiment."Alright, I was just giving a reminder, no need to be so tense." Qin Tian patted Feng Mocheng's shoulder, his tone softening, "Those who are both loyal and capable can, of course, be granted the Night Demon Blood—I even advocate for you to personally convert them. This way, their bloodline level can directly reach silver, and they can better assist you in your work.""Thank you, Boss!" Feng Mocheng instantly breathed a sigh of relief, a smile returning to his face—the Night Demon Blood could not only enhance the strength of his subordinates but also serve as the best bond for loyalty. If this path were completely cut off, he would truly regret it.Qin Tian looked at his relaxed expression and added, "You need to be very careful with your selection of candidates. It's better to choose fewer than to choose wrongly.After all, once something like a bloodline is passed on, it cannot be taken back.""Yes, Boss!"Feng Mocheng nodded heavily."Li Qi, how are things on your end?" Qin Tian looked at Li Qi.Li Qi: "Boss, currently, over half of the Dark Division members have successfully integrated into Shadowmoon Tower, and with the help of Evil Moon, my Night Demon Apostle has converted 146 elite assassins into Night Demons, among whom 17 are Tier 5, and the rest are Tier 3 and Tier 4 assassins.""Good, well done."Qin Tian smiled and nodded. Shadowmoon Tower was one of the top intelligence and assassin organizations in the Qingmu Star Region. Its Tower Master was a Tier 7 peak expert, with ten Tier 6 assassins under him, and a total of over 3,000 members. Its intelligence network covered the entire Qingmu Star Region, and its reach extended to the three surrounding major star regions.For the Dark Division to develop to the level of Shadowmoon Tower, just establishing intelligence points would take at least ten or eight years, or even longer. But now, he had a better method.That was to gradually erode the power of Shadowmoon Tower, converting those elite assassins and key figures one by one into Night Demons, and covertly allowing the Dark Division to annex the entire Shadowmoon Tower, completing a stealthy takeover.Lingfeng Trading Company and the Dark Division were both on track. With Feng Mocheng and Li Qi in charge, he didn't need to worry too much.His next focus would be to properly discipline some "not-so-obedient" Barbarians.

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