Once, I wanted to be a good person

Chapter 732: 173. Overturn the Mortality-Shedding Rank!

Meanwhile, in the convoy, Fang Ze was chatting with Bai Zhi.

The world’s advanced space and communication technology was so developed that even on the road, Bai Zhi’s 3D hologram could be displayed in front of Fang Ze in real-time through the special line of the Security Bureau, albeit much smaller in size.

When she heard that Fang Ze ultimately chose to accept Jia Family’s invitation, Bai Zhi was shocked and couldn’t help asking, “Are you really going to see them just because they were the nicest to you?”

Fang Ze smiled and said, “Of course… not.”

“That’s just one of the reasons.”

Glancing at the Si Family veteran driving in the front seat, he casually explained, “As for the other reasons, there are many.”

“For example, I also want to use this matter to show an attitude: Although the strengths of the noble families vary, their status is equal. If you want to cooperate with me, then please treat me as an equal. If someone likes to put on airs, then I’m sorry, but I won’t serve them!”

Upon hearing Fang Ze’s words, Bai Zhi nodded understandingly and asked again, “So what are the other reasons?”

“Other reasons?” Fang Ze said nonchalantly, “I genuinely want to cooperate with the Jia Family, does that count?”

He explained, “Actually, before making my decision, I considered whether to meet the three noble families directly governed by the state, or even the Galan Family.”

“But then I thought about it and realized that meeting them is meaningless. Not to mention, going to see any one of them would offend the others. And what could we even discuss if I did meet them?”

“The disparity in our powers is too great. Even if we were to cooperate, they would completely dominate, and would not respect me, only thinking that everything is deserved.”

“But meeting the Jia Family is different. They are too weak. You’ve told me about their situation. Besides maintaining the demigod of their family, they lack manpower, land, and resources under the suppression of the Li Family. These years they have been seeking to leave Tang State for external development.”

“And those are precisely what I can provide them. The Si Family’s vassals from back then were numerous and powerful, and even leaving aside just this portion, they are still stronger than ordinary families. Moreover, I have land and resources.”

“Such cooperation is mutually beneficial, and the status would be relatively more equal. Plus, by choosing the weakest among the so many noble families, this is really a priceless aid in desperate conditions. Therefore, they would value cooperation with me more, and many conditions would be more negotiable.”

“As for what I want, it’s not much. I just need time to grow and the full support of Jia Family’s demigod.”

“The Si Family has a good foundation but lacks top-tier combat power. If a demigod could be supplemented, the situation would greatly change.”

After hearing Fang Ze’s words, Bai Zhi hesitated for a moment and then said, “I understand what you are saying. But there is one premise: can you and the Jia Family withstand the wrath of the other families, especially those three noble families directly governed by the state?”

“The Jia Family has top-tier combat power but lacks vassals and resources. You have vassals and resources but lack top-tier combat power. Combined, you are just one complete noble family. How could you resist the wrath of the three noble families?”

Fang Ze smiled, “When we combine, it’s not just one complete noble family, but two complete noble families. And it’s not just one demigod, but two.”

Bai Zhi was stunned by this, and couldn’t help asking, “Two? Who else?”

Fang Ze looked deeply at Bai Zhi, “Your grandfather.”

“Ah?!” Bai Zhi was dumbfounded, “My grandfather? When did he get involved in your matters?”

Fang Ze laughed, “Silly girl. Since I have decided to cooperate externally, of course, I would consider your family first. After all, your family is well-known to me, and I have a hostage.”

“Isn’t this a natural partner?”

“As for whether your grandfather knows about this matter and whether he is willing to come forward, it doesn’t actually matter. As long as others believe he is aware and has given his approval, that’s enough.”

“Because once our alliance of three families is formed, and the Jia Family’s demigod is willing to come forward, who would easily test the alliance of three families and two demigods?”

“After all, forcing two demigods to come forward at the very least requires a combined effort of more than two families.”

“Such probing costs, even those three directly governed families, would probably be unwilling, right?”

“Nobles are not fools, who would want to set such a powerful enemy for no reason?”

Upon hearing Fang Ze’s words, Bai Zhi suddenly realized. She rolled her eyes at Fang Ze coquettishly and said, “No wonder you contacted me as soon as you got into the car. I thought you…”

As she said this, her face blushed slightly, and she didn’t continue. Instead, she snorted lightly and said, “Also! Who is your hostage! You’re the hostage here!”

Since their relationship had advanced rapidly, Bai Zhi often showed an increasingly girlish attitude, which was very cute. Fang Ze enjoyed watching such a beautiful woman acting spoiled in front of him, so he smiled, followed her words, and praised her, eventually earning her “forgiveness.”

And Bai Zhi agreed to call her father shortly to discuss cooperation with Fang Ze and try to make it happen.

In this way, after pushing through the final step of his plan, Fang Ze ended his call with Bai Zhi.

In fact, there were two points Fang Ze did not explicitly mention to Bai Zhi:

One is that apart from borrowing the prestige of two demigods to deter other nobles from provoking him, he also wanted to use the Bai Family to pressure the Jia Family.