The flying car streaked across the sky, the metropolis towering and bustling, red lanterns and colorful banners from the New Year swaying in the wind by the roadside.
A young man in black stood in the square of the high-speed rail station, with two figures standing behind him.
"Well, I’m leaving, Xiao Feng."
"Brother Cao Tong, Sister Xiao Yun, thank you both."
Chen Yun, dressed in a white down jacket, smiled and waved goodbye, dragging a suitcase as she departed.
Chen Feng nodded, and beside him, both Cao Tong and Lin Xiaoyun responded with smiles.
The wheels of the suitcase made a noise as they rolled across the square, indicating she left together with Jiang Weiwei.
"It seems Sister Yun is quite busy as well, hardly making it back for a visit."
Cao Tong remarked with some sentiment, while Chen Feng stood still, his expression calm, silently watching the silhouette of his relative entering the station and leaving.
Chen Yun originally planned to stay a few more days in Nanjiang.
But unfortunately, the national research project she was involved in suddenly had a major breakthrough.
Short of staff, an urgent call brought her back.
"The new metal modification technology may be related to mecha..."
Chen Feng recalled the night Chen Yun returned, when she hinted at some information to him.
Lost in thought, he only turned to leave after the high-speed train on the track pulled away from the platform.
As he spoke, someone opened the car door for him from the black car parked on the roadside.
He sat in the back seat, the vehicle moving towards the Martial Arts Hall in Jinhua District.
In his mind, the golden light still shone brightly, but Chen Feng knew the transformation of the Holy Shield Giant should be nearing completion.
Somewhat anticipatory, but then his phone vibrated, interrupting his thoughts.
Though puzzled, Chen Feng answered the call.
"Has Mr. Chu contacted you?"
Surprised for a moment, but Chen Feng quickly realized.
"Has the council candidate result come out?"
"Haha, you guessed it pretty accurately."
Lin Hao chuckled from the other end of the line, then nodded and said, "That’s right, I’ve heard the news, today the Provincial Federation held an emergency meeting, Chairman Li directly made the decision."
"Thanks to you, I was also elected."
He laughed cheerfully, somewhat contemplative.
Chen Feng, though surprised, wasn’t too unexpected.
From what Chu Shihong had previously disclosed, Chairman Li seemed to value him highly.
Coupled with this military friendship from the Suluo event, becoming a councilman in Nanjiang was naturally expected.
"Even though the notification hasn’t been released yet, since this important figure has decided, it won’t change."
"Probably in a few days, we’ll both have to go to the Union Building for a meeting."
Lin Hao spoke with a satisfied tone, indicating he felt a sense of accomplishment.
The difference between a councilman and a non-councilman is immense; it’s a highly significant identity that can even affect the allocation of strategic resources.
Chen Feng remained calm; compared to the identity, he valued power more, joining the United Council was also to protect the Flame Tiger Sect, as well as to obtain resources better.
"By the way, there’s one more thing I need to remind you."
"Vice Chairman Luo seems to be returning from Radiant City soon."
Inside the Union Building in Yun Gang, the Provincial Federation.
The long oval red table in the conference room held a crowd on both sides, with most of the council members of Yun Gang present.
Some were there in person, sitting in place, while others who couldn’t attend were participating via remote projection, hovering above empty chairs.
"Let’s be brief, vote."
In a calm tone, an elder sitting at the head yawned.
He appeared to be about fifty, with gray-black hair of medium length, his face somewhat gaunt.
Behind him stood two transformed persons and mechanical martial arts, one wearing the White Gray combat uniform of the Chi General Guard, with the Red General emblem prominently on the left chest.
"Support the Flame Tiger Master to become a councilman of Nanjiang City, please raise your hand." Chairman Li Yun, who had a gaunt face, spoke.
As his voice fell, many secretly exchanged glances.
Quietly, many had already noticed the virtual figure behind the Vice Chairman Luo’s nameplate at the leftmost seat.
A stern square face, silent and imposing.
Many felt a jolt in their hearts, but soon heard a voice echoing.
Zhou Zhixiong, dressed in a large suit, was the first to raise his hand, then felt many gazes fall upon him, including the extremely authoritative and chilling Vice Chairman Luo.
"The deeds of this Flame Tiger Master in the Suluo event surely need no further elaboration from me."
"Furthermore, the military has praised and supported him, I believe he is fully qualified for the councilman position."
With righteous resolve, Zhou Zhixiong avoided the stern squint directed at him from diagonally across.
Some were taken aback, some remained silent.
But still, someone voiced opposition.
"Isn’t he a bit too young?"
The crowd didn’t argue, but just turned their gaze towards Luo Wantao in the upper left, knowing he was an ally of Luo.
"Haha, Councilman Zhang, isn’t there a saying that ambition is not hindered by age?"
Zhou Zhixiong immediately countered, as the other furrowed his brow, trying to speak again.
"Hmm, I think Councilman Zhou has a point."
The elder in the very center, Chairman Li nodded gently, interrupting all unnecessary arguments.
"In special times, some talents need special treatment."
"Alright, to save time, everyone state your position."
Seeing this, many picked up on the situation, quickly echoing, raising their hands in agreement.
"Thirty-seven votes in favor, yeah, the minority submits to the majority."
"So it’s settled, from now on the Flame Tiger Master is one of our own."
Chairman Li spoke softly, and the crowd agreed collectively.
Luo Wantao in the upper left watched all this with cold eyes, and no one could tell what emotions he held at this moment.