Chapter Ninety-Four: Super Trusted Ally? Captain Lin Qiye? [4,400 Words]

A radiant glow suddenly flickered from the Soul One jade pendant!

A warm yet dazzling light lay quietly in Lin Qiye’s palm.

Lin Qiye’s expression remained calm as he slowly brought the jade pendant before Zhao Li, the Platinum Walker.

It was as if he was silently urging Zhao Li to open his eyes wide and take a good look.

Zhao Li’s expression shifted abruptly. In just a second, the wariness and defensiveness etched on his face melted away under the pendant’s light.

At this moment, Zhao Li was briefly stunned, scrutinizing the jade pendant intently, even repeatedly examining it.

Three seconds later, he was utterly astonished.

“You… you actually possess Captain Wen’s Soul One jade pendant?”

As a Platinum Walker of Ideal Isle in Star City, how could he not recognize it?

This was the Soul One jade pendant of Captain Wen Shuhong, one of the three main captains of Ideal Isle!

It served as a token of trust.

To see the Soul One jade pendant was tantamount to seeing Captain Wen himself.

Moreover, the Soul One jade pendant was generally held by the deputy captain.

Since Captain Wen Shuhong had never found a suitable deputy, the pendant had not been handed over.

But now, the jade pendant was in the hand of the young man before him.

This meant that the youth was not just a deputy captain, but a close confidant of Captain Wen!

What did it mean to be Captain Wen’s close confidant?

It was equivalent to being among the most powerful figures in Star City!

“Wow!” Zhao Li’s gaze at Lin Qiye was filled with envy and reverence.

To become Captain Wen’s close confidant, one must be a prodigy.

In the future, this young man might become the fourth captain of Star City!

Lost in thought, Zhao Li inhaled deeply and bowed respectfully.

“May I ask your honorable name?”

“Lin.”

“Deputy Captain Lin, what instructions do you have? I will carry them out diligently!”

Deputy Captain Lin? Deputy Captain Lin? Deputy Captain Lin?!

Chen Fan, Jiang Nian, and Jiang Qingxue all wore baffled expressions.

They had gathered intelligence on Ideal Isle.

The highest positions in Ideal Isle were director and the three captains.

Deputy captain was just below captain.

Yet this Platinum Walker was addressing Lin Qiye as deputy captain?

What on earth was happening?

The three were puzzled.

Hadn’t Lin Qiye just arrived in Star City?

Yesterday afternoon, he was still fighting temple demons!

How could he become deputy captain of Ideal Isle in just one day?

How did he instantly acquire a position second only to a Diamond Walker?

They turned to Lin Qiye with eyes full of questions, seemingly awaiting an explanation.

Lin Qiye was equally puzzled.

“Why am I called deputy captain?”

“Don’t you know, Deputy Captain Lin? The Soul One jade pendant belongs to Captain Wen. Handing it to you means you are his confidant, making you deputy captain!”

Lin Qiye: “…”

That guy never told me…

Unaware of the situation, Lin Qiye could only nod slightly.

“Alright…”

“I’ll go find Captain Wen.”

“Very well, Deputy Captain Lin, you may pass freely.”

“I have three friends with me…”

Zhao Li waved his hand broadly.

“No problem at all! Zhao Xiong, take Deputy Captain Lin to the office building to find Captain Wen.”

Zhao Xiong, a Golden Walker, stepped forward from the ranks, face full of respect.

“Deputy Captain Lin, please follow me.”

Seeing three Platinum Walkers and thirty Golden Walkers lifting Lin Qiye up on a pedestal, Chen Fan was dumbfounded.

He leaned close to Lin Qiye.

“Damn, Night Brother, how do you manage to do everything so fiercely? Just arriving in Star City and already deputy captain of Ideal Isle. Does that mean I can enjoy the good life with you?”

“I’ve already checked it out. Captain Wen is an extremely young Diamond Walker!”

“And Ideal Isle has branches in many prosperous cities. Even super families show them deference. Now that you’re deputy captain, isn’t that a rocket to the top?”

Chen Fan gave a thumbs-up.

Lin Qiye shook his head.

“Titles mean nothing — they are hollow ranks…”

“Don’t be blinded by titles. Strength is the foundation of our survival. Work hard to become a flawless Diamond Walker.”

Lin Qiye’s face was expressionless; he had no desire for status, no special feelings about it.

Only strength obsessed him.

Because if a Diamond-level disguised demon attacked Lin Qiye, it wouldn’t spare him just because he was deputy captain of Ideal Isle!

Status could not save one from death.

But becoming a true Diamond Walker meant he could fight back and prevail.

Therefore, Lin Qiye was indifferent.

Following Zhao Li, he arrived at the office building.

Due to Lin Qiye’s special “status,” Zhao Li merely reported briefly before leading him to the penthouse.

Captain Wen stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the map on the wall.

The map marked Star City and nearby small towns.

“Captain Wen, Deputy Captain Lin Qiye is here.”

“Oh? Back so soon?”

Wen Shuhong turned around, a faint smile on his face.

“Are these your friends?”

Wen Shuhong scrutinized Chen Fan, Jiang Nian, and Jiang Qingxue, lingering on Jiang Nian and Jiang Qingxue for some time.

Lin Qiye introduced them one by one.

“Chen Fan, my childhood friend, Golden Walker.”

“Jiang Nian, a genius friend, Platinum Walker.”

“Jiang Qingxue, Golden Walker.”

“Good company for Little Qiye — truly outstanding talents. So you’re bringing them to join Ideal Isle?”

Lin Qiye nodded.

“I hope they pass the assessment quickly. Otherwise, it’ll waste a month.”

“Captain Wen, is there any way to quickly obtain official Ideal Isle membership?”

Lin Qiye asked straightforwardly, without beating around the bush.

Wen Shuhong nodded slightly.

“You are all young talents. Having you join will definitely boost our strength. Come, I’ll help you process it.”

Wen Shuhong waved his hand casually.

For a captain like him, recruiting newcomers through his channels was effortless.

Especially since Chen Fan, Jiang Nian, and Jiang Qingxue were geniuses.

Recruiting them would add considerable high-level combat power — why not?

Recently, demon nests near Star City had become more numerous and dense.

Ideal Isle had saved over ten million civilians.

High-level combatants were needed to ensure safety.

“Thank you, Captain Wen!”

“No need.”

Wen Shuhong was unconcerned.

“Alright, Zhao Li, take care of your own business. I’ll personally take Deputy Captain Lin and his friends on a tour!”

Wen Shuhong waved his hand.

“Where would you like to live? As a deputy captain, you’ll be assigned a private floating isle, fully equipped. But there are four civilian zones on the isle, with dozens of high-rises. Can you tolerate that?”

Upon hearing this, a flash of inspiration struck Lin Qiye’s mind, recalling his own floating isle.

“We’ll use our own floating isles. How about that?”

Jiang Qingxue also spoke up.

“I have my own floating isle too. I’m used to living there. It’d be great if I could continue.”

Wen Shuhong looked at Lin Qiye and the others, smiling faintly.

“What specifications are your isles?”

Lin Qiye: “Mine is a small floating isle.”

Jiang Qingxue: “Mine is medium-sized.”

Wen Shuhong shook his head.

“The isles we provide are giant floating isles, capable of housing two hundred thousand people. With high-rises, they can accommodate two million.”

“Ideal Isle hopes each Platinum Walker will guard a giant floating isle.”

“Of course, since you’re new and have no subordinates, just live on your own isles. Supporting a giant floating isle requires at least twenty Golden Walkers.”

As he spoke, Wen Shuhong pointed to an empty Golden Walker area for Jiang Qingxue and Lin Qiye to place their isles.

“That spot is good, not far from my isle. I can be informed immediately if anything happens.”

Jiang Qingxue nodded.

“Lin Qiye, you don’t need to place your isle. Stay on mine. Isles require Walkers to maintain them. We’re few now; it’s best to watch out for one another.”

After facing life-and-death crises together, Jiang Qingxue’s trust in Lin Qiye had deepened considerably.

Thus, Lin Qiye gave up placing his own isle.

Jiang Qingxue then cast out her floating isle.

A medium-sized island swelled and floated in the sky.

The recalled isle was left with only bare buildings, soil, and stone.

The original meadows, flower seas, lakes, and vegetation vanished completely.

But restoration would be swift.

“A medium-sized isle can house a beautiful life for one hundred thousand people. No matter what, it helps some civilians.”

Wen Shuhong was optimistic.

Suddenly, his tone shifted.

“Little Qiye, if you want, you can support a giant floating isle and foster two million civilians!”

Lin Qiye considered briefly.

“I’d like to, but I’m not good at management.”

“I have no Walkers under me.”

He shook his head.

To be honest, Lin Qiye could attempt to cultivate technological talents.

Cultivation was one path.

Genetic technology, another.

If he could find a second Qin Xingtong, what earth-shattering technology might they develop? What divine-level upgrades would come?

Lin Qiye dared not imagine.

In short, it was a worthy investment.

Even if it cost millions or tens of millions of travel points, it was worthwhile.

Seeing Lin Qiye’s interest, Wen Shuhong smiled with satisfaction.

“Good, you truly have a pure heart. But don’t expect too much. Giant floating isles require hundreds, even thousands of Walkers to operate — for administration, guards, night watches, resource allocation…”

“You’re new to Star City, with little reputation. Few Walkers will rally to you right away; they’ll wait and see for months. So, you don’t have the conditions to open an isle yet.”

Lin Qiye nodded.

“Indeed.”

Yet just as Lin Qiye was about to give up, Zhao Li appeared behind them, leading Song Shu and thirty Golden Walkers and a thousand White Walkers from afar.

“Deputy Captain Lin. I overheard them talking about you on the way and asked around.”

“I found out they know you and want to follow you, so I brought them here.”

As he spoke, Zhao Li beckoned to Song Shu.

Song Shu hurried up to Lin Qiye, eyes full of amazement.

He never imagined that in just a few days, Lin Qiye would rise from a novice Walker to deputy captain of Ideal Isle, one of Star City’s four major powers!

Such a meteoric rise was like a dream.

Song Shu felt as if he were dreaming.

But reality told him Lin Qiye was indeed a big shot.

A smile lifted his lips.

“Deputy Captain Lin!”

Lin Qiye: “Just call me Lin Qiye.”

“Deputy Captain Lin, we have also pledged allegiance to Ideal Isle but haven’t been assigned factions yet. Hearing you have become Captain Wen’s confidant, we came to join you.”

“All Walkers from the original Licheng Academy faction are willing to serve under Deputy Captain Lin, willing to risk life and limb for you!”

As Song Shu’s words fell, over a thousand White Walkers and thirty Golden Walkers bowed deeply.

More than a thousand Walkers’ voices united, firmly regarding Lin Qiye as their leader.

They had witnessed Lin Qiye’s extraordinary talent.

When the twisting-neck demons killed thousands of Walkers and dozens of Golden Walkers, Lin Qiye found a way to control them, allowing many to escape safely.

That morning, he had severely wounded a Diamond-level demon.

Though it was a stealth attack from behind, the damage was shocking.

Undoubtedly, Lin Qiye’s potential was extraordinary.

Following him promised a bright future.

Thus, the Walkers’ emotions were sincere and intense.

At this moment, Wen Shuhong raised an eyebrow in amazement.

“You’re impressive, having such cohesion.”

“This cohesion is not to be underestimated.”

Wen Shuhong clicked his tongue in admiration.

Lin Qiye was also a bit surprised but quickly composed himself.

“Alright, then let Song Shu manage the giant floating isle, just like managing the Academy faction.”

“In a few days, I’ll give you my requirements. You’ll help me operate it.”

Lin Qiye smiled.

Song Shu was an excellent manager.

Under his leadership, the Licheng Academy faction had flourished.

Having him assist was certainly beneficial.

“Thank you for your trust, Deputy Captain Lin.”

Song Shu was delighted, his tone steady but betraying a hint of secret joy.

He knew that without a benefactor, he might have ended his cultivation at late Platinum rank.

But now he had Lin Qiye!

Licheng’s strongest genius ever!

In just four days, he had slain Li You.

Terrifying talent aside, his insight and analytical ability were formidable, enabling him to devise countermeasures against the twisting-neck demons quickly.

He even had the power to severely injure Diamond-level demons.

If he wholeheartedly assisted Lin Qiye, perhaps one day Lin Qiye would reward him with an opportunity to break through to Diamond Walker!

With these thoughts, Song Shu’s blood burned fiercely.

Seeing Lin Qiye rally a group of Walkers, Wen Shuhong smiled and nodded.

“Very well, begin constructing the isles.”

As he spoke, Wen Shuhong placed a bare giant floating isle in the sky.

The giant isle was not far from Jiang Qingxue’s isle — a five-minute flight, perfect for mutual support.

Seeing the giant isle, the Academy faction’s Walkers breathed a sigh of relief.

“Unbelievable, we actually have a solid backing now!”

“This backing is rock-solid!”

They glanced at each other, smiles spreading across their faces.

“Let’s go build the isle. This will be our home!”

Song Shu shouted.

The Walkers filed in, starting a bustling construction.

Before long, Jiang Qingxue’s isle blossomed anew with meadows, flowerbeds, lakes, and lush vegetation.

On the giant isle, residential areas sprouted villa after villa.

Lin Qiye nodded slightly, quite satisfied with the scene.

“When the civilian zones are built, we’ll recruit and nurture scientific geniuses from across Star City!”

“But that can all be entrusted to Song Shu.”

“Next, I’ll check out the ring-hilted blade forged by Qi Baishi for me…”

Filled with hope, Lin Qiye bade farewell to Wen Shuhong, Chen Fan, Jiang Nian, Jiang Qingxue, and Song Shu, then turned toward the Technology Council’s forging floating isle…

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