Supreme Electromagnetic Tyrant
Chapter 573 - 370 Security and Retirement_2

Chapter 573: Chapter 370 Security and Retirement_2

"Senior An, you are just the overt security force," Ji Xinghuo said with a smile.

Immediately, An Yitian asked, "Who else is there?"

"The leader."

Ji Xinghuo replied softly.

An Yitian’s expression instantly became very animated, and An Zhisu, who had been silent beside him, was also inevitably moved.

These two words meant too much.

"I have received the leader’s support, but there is no evidence; we can’t directly take down Shi Hongyi. After all, this is a personal vendetta, and the leader can’t use national power to protect my family, but it doesn’t affect protection in secret."

Moreover, doing so would also make Shi Hongyi realize that the leader had set his sights on him.

"The leader..."

An Yitian exhaled, still shocked to the core.

In the Asia-Pacific Community, the leader is supreme. If Ji Xinghuo isn’t bluffing, then Shi Hongyi, even as the wealthiest man and the Heavenly King, would not escape an inevitable downfall.

Ji Xinghuo then took out two Transcendent Species and placed them on the coffee table, immediately attracting the siblings’ attention. He said, "If Senior An agrees, these two Alien Species are the deposit."

"What Alien Species?" An Yitian couldn’t help asking curiously.

"Ice Sealed Absolute Prison and Blazing Star Flame."

Ji Xinghuo said with a smile. An Yitian is "The Ice Master," just like the Dan Ice Master who had been killed on the Bloody Plateau back then; he had long needed the "Ice Sealed Absolute Prison" of the Thousand-legged Ice Worm and had kept it until now.

The Blazing Star Flame, on the other hand, was a prize from the Global Marathon; it matched perfectly with An Zhisu’s "Flame Maniac" occupation.

Indeed, both siblings were tempted.

An Yitian picked up the ice crystal-like Alien Species, feeling its vitality, and joyfully said, "It really is the Ice Sealed Absolute Prison. I’ve been searching for so many years and have never encountered it. I never thought it would be delivered right to me."

An Zhisu also observed the "Blazing Star Flame," unable to hide the satisfaction in her eyes.

Ji Xinghuo smiled.

It’s hard for any Mutant to refuse an Alien Species that matches their own. The boost to their strength is too significant.

This was the greatest demonstration of sincerity.

After much thought, An Yitian finally nodded. "We’ll take the job!"

"Not so fast, Senior An. I have another condition," Ji Xinghuo said, "I need the highest level of security. Besides a professional bodyguard team providing 24-hour close protection, both seniors must also be on standby at all times, not far away."

"That’s not a problem, but as for the price..." An Yitian was a bit concerned, as they also needed to cultivate.

Ji Xinghuo directly said, "I’ll pay with Ether Crystals, 500 pieces per year, starting from two years."

The siblings were both stunned.

Five hundred Ether Crystals equaled ten billion Ya Yuan, and that was almost equivalent to their entire net worth, but ten billion Ya Yuan couldn’t buy five hundred Ether Crystals.

Two years in exchange for this fortune, plus Transcendent Species, was a huge profit!

"Let’s sign the contract now."

An Yitian immediately said.

The security contract was quickly drafted, with detailed terms agreed upon. Ji Xinghuo signed after confirming that there were no issues.

According to Ji Xinghuo’s plan, An Yitian was to protect two families, mainly his own villa. An Yitian would bring a bodyguard team to establish a defense system plus the personal protection of each sibling.

An Zhisu would lead another team stationed at Zhao Manying’s home, protecting her and her daughter, with both sides supporting each other.

After signing, Ji Xinghuo also felt relieved.

The An siblings were very strong; unless the Heavenly King personally took action, which would cause a great commotion.

Domestically, even Shi Hongyi himself wouldn’t dare to act recklessly and could only cause trouble in the shadows.

With the leader’s people watching, family safety was sufficiently ensured.

An Yitian immediately sprang into action.

Ji Xinghuo returned to his home in the Qinling. All his siblings were there; he told them about the security arrangements and prepared them mentally.

The whole family was shocked, but they had no choice but to accept it.

"Second Brother," Ji Xinghuo addressed Zhong Ming, "do you want to go to the Star Realm?"

"Me?" Zhong Ming was taken aback.

"You’re already an Advanced Mutant, and your strength is sufficient. It’s time for you to have an adventure in the Star Realm. Competing as a Mutant has its limits, and eventually, everyone has to go to the Star Realm. Why not gain experience in advance?" Ji Xinghuo said.

Zhong Ming was greatly tempted; in fact, he had already considered it. "But my contract with the club..."

"Break it. I’ll pay the breach of contract fee."

Ji Xinghuo had thought it through. The club his second brother was under contract with was only a Class B league, and the breach of contract amount was just over a hundred million—a small sum.

Reducing the number of family members on Earth would also lessen the pressure on the security.

If it weren’t for his eldest sister being too weak, having become a Mutant less than half a year ago, Ji Xinghuo might have even considered taking her to the Star Realm as well.

"Good!" Zhong Ming didn’t hesitate, "I’ll follow your arrangements."

Ye Dongyun and the other two were filled with envy.

Wang Zizhen immediately stood up, "I’m off to train, doubling my training volume today!"

"I’m going too!" Liangqiu Feiyan also said.

Ji Xinghuo couldn’t help but laugh. If this could stimulate them to work hard, then it wasn’t a bad thing.

The next morning.

A bombshell news story topped the global headlines, "Sword Immortal" Zhao Manying announced her retirement!

Countless people flooded Zhao Manying’s social media to watch a video she had posted, telling her fans that she no longer had any pursuit in the Super League, that her professional career left no regrets, and that for higher ideals, she had decided to retire.

Fans all over the world were stunned.

They expressed their inability to understand. Although Sword Immortal was a ten-time champion and honorably distinguished, she was only on par with history’s most successful mutant competitor "Divine Walker" Jeffrey.

With just one more championship, she could firmly secure the top spot!

Next month, the new International Invitational would begin. Even if she retired a month later, that championship would have been a sure thing.

Moreover, she still had two years left on her contract with the club.

Many fans left messages hoping Zhao Manying would win one more championship, preferably retiring after her contract expired.

Some speculated that Zhao Manying had a falling out with the club.

However, Zhao Manying did not respond.

Half an hour after her retirement announcement, Emperor Star Club issued a statement saying Zhao Manying had not discussed her retirement with the club beforehand; they would pursue legal responsibility according to the contract terms.

That was tantamount to a public falling out.

A minute later, Zhao Manying responded on social media with a single sentence: I will compensate the penalty as per the contract terms, please communicate with my legal team.

Instantly, the internet exploded with the news, causing a public uproar.

Most fans directed their ire at Emperor Star Club, but there were also some who thought Zhao Manying was irresponsible, betraying both the club and the fans.

All major platforms and media were reporting non-stop, vying to interview the parties involved.

But Zhao Manying rejected them all.

She completely shut out social media and immersed herself in cultivation.

It was only after a week that the fervor over Zhao Manying’s retirement gradually subsided, and most fans accepted the reality.

The bodyguard team for the siblings An Yitian and An Zhisu also arrived.

Time moved into the year 2227.

After the New Year’s holiday, Ji Xinghuo, Zhong Ming, and Zhao Cangming came together to the Chaka Star Gate Fortress.

While queuing at the Star Gate, Ji Xinghuo glanced at Zhong Ming, "Nervous, Second Brother?"

"A little."

Zhong Ming had donned light armor and was carrying a travel pack, clearly a newcomer to the Star Realm. Despite cramming a vast amount of knowledge about adventuring in the Star Realm in recent days, and having Ji Xinghuo with him, standing before the Star Gate still inevitably made him nervous.

Ji Xinghuo seemed to see his past self and said with a smile: "Don’t worry, I’m here."

"Exactly," Zhao Cangming was much more relaxed, "With brother-in-law guiding us, what’s there to fear?"

"We can’t always rely on..." Zhong Ming lowered his voice when saying ’Xinghuo’, "He won’t always be on our team. We need to learn to be independent sooner or later."

Ji Xinghuo nodded slightly.

In terms of mentality, Second Brother seemed to be more thoroughly prepared.

"It’s our turn."

The three entered the Star Gate, and after their vision twisted and then returned to normal, they found themselves in Olympia’s Star Gate Square, where it was night in the Star Realm; they could see stars filling the sky and the brilliant reflection of the Galaxy above.

Zhong Ming looked at the starry sky for a long time before coming back to his senses.

"Follow me."

Ji Xinghuo noticed the gazes from the shadows. There were foreign Heavenly Kings, legendary powerhouses, and even the "Champion Marquis" Huo Keji.

He didn’t greet Huo Keji, instead leading the two away from the square.

They headed to a villa on Qinghao Street where four other people had already arrived. Jiangnan Caiyi came out to greet them, saying with delight, "Xinghuo is here!"

"Caiyi."

Ji Xinghuo entered the living room and saw the other three people.

Chi Zhonglin, Lu Yunhai, and Zhuo Lige Tu.

Forming this Hunting Team was Ji Xinghuo’s idea; they were all family and friends. However, he would not stay for long. He planned to accompany Second Brother and Cangming for a while and then leave once they became familiar with the Star Realm.