Upon hearing this, the man’s face turned extremely grim. He gritted his teeth and said, "That was twenty years ago! I’ve already paid a heavy price for my mistakes back then. Why are you still clinging to the past? I refuse to accept it!"
The girl remained polite and patiently replied, "Sir, I’m very sorry, but this is a clearly stated regulation at Ice Extreme Pass. If you have any objections, you can file an appeal with the relevant department. Meanwhile, please step aside and let the gentleman behind you register. Don’t waste everyone’s time."
"Exactly, you with a criminal record, still want to immigrate? Are you in trouble again and ing to Mingwang Planet to hide?"
"You’ve paid the price, but what about those you harmed back then? Can malicious crimes be easily forgiven? Step aside, don’t waste our time!"
"Move along, move along!"
The crowd behind him started to voice their dissatisfaction and ridicule.
The man’s face flushed with anger, alternating between blue and white, pletely incensed by these ments. A faint blue-black aura emanated around him as he slammed his palm heavily on the registration desk.
Boom—!
With a loud crash, the solid registration desk instantly collapsed and shattered, sending splinters flying.
The man turned around, his eyes bloodshot as he fiercely scanned the queue behind him, roaring in anger, "Say one more damn word, and I’ll tear your mouth to shreds!"
After yelling, he quickly turned back to glare at the young girl, shouting fiercely, "Register me quickly, or I’ll smash this place today!"
Faced with the man’s beast-like gaze, the girl showed no fear, instead looking at him with a sense of pity.
Angered further by that pitying glance, the man raised his hand, intending to slap the girl.
At that moment, a terrifying aura suddenly descended, enveloping the entire registration point like a mountain crushing down.
Instantly, the man’s body froze, his arm suspended in mid-air, unable to move, even his breathing became difficult.
Thud, thud, thud—
A line of Barbarian Warriors clad in armor marched forward, their steps uniformly steady.
Leading them was a massively built Barbarian Warrior whose Profound Iron Armor made him look exceptionally formidable. His hair was braided into thick, long plaits against his scalp, his eyes resembling blue ice crystals, both clear and chilling.
Under the gaze of those icy cold eyes, the man felt a shiver run through him, his previously boiling Qi and Blood immediately cooled, his legs trembling as he swallowed hard, stammering an attempted apology, "I—"
Before he could finish, a large hand gleaming with cold light suddenly grasped his throat, applying such force that he couldn’t breathe, unable to utter a word, his face turning bright red.
"Take him away!"
Mu Ya’s voice was utterly calm.
The Barbarian Warriors behind immediately stepped forward, taking the man from Mu Ya’s grasp, forcibly twisting his arms behind his back, cuffing him with Spiritual Energy handcuffs, and quickly escorting him out of the immigration registration point.
Feeling the strange and mocking glances from around him, the man was both anxious and furious, wanting to resist, but when that cold aura locked onto him again, all his emotions were doused like ice water, forcing him to lower his head submissively, allowing himself to be escorted away without daring to lift his head.
"Continue."
Mu Ya turned to the young girl, his tone slightly softened.
"Alright, Brother Mu Ya."
The girl nodded obediently, a hint of a relieved smile on her face.
After spending these days with him, through direct observation and hearsay, she had e to understand this Barbarian deputy leader and no longer felt the awe she did upon first meeting him.
Though Mu Ya was a Barbarian Warrior with strength parable to a Tier Six Spiritualist, he conducted himself differently from most Barbarian Warriors who were generally crude and aggressive.
As someone from the Winter Tribe, he was like an Arctic Snow Beast, calm, cautious, and possessing a broad strategic view.
He and the Barbarian leader, Terreda, one aggressive like fire, the other cool like ice, seemed contradictory in character, yet plemented each other.
Terreda ignited the fierce battle spirit of the Barbarian Battle Group, while Mu Ya maintained military discipline, allowing the group to retain their unpromising bloodiness while adhering strictly to rules, advancing and retreating appropriately.
"Next." The girl organized the documents on the table, calling out softly.
Someone from the queue quickly stepped forward, their gaze involuntarily drifting towards the direction in which the man was escorted out.
The crowd had witnessed the earlier scene, and the impatience borne out of a long wait vanished instantly, each person holding back their expression, waiting quietly, even lowering their conversation volume.
Floating invisibly in mid-air, Qin Tian observed everything below, nodding in satisfaction.
Maintaining the security and stability of Ice Extreme Pass is of utmost importance.
Only by showing the outside world a peaceful, orderly, and opportunity-filled Ice Extreme Pass can more talents, capital, and forces be drawn to settle here.
Fortunately, he currently had sufficient forces under his mand, and with the arrival of large numbers of Barbarian Warriors and the public announcement of the Recruitment Order, the forces at Ice Extreme Pass would only grow stronger, enough to keep pace with its development.
However...
Qin Tian gently stroked his chin; governing a territory takes more than just military power; it also requires sufficiently professional personnel skilled in internal affairs.
The people under his mand were either formidable warriors or experienced military leaders, but in terms of internal affairs, talent was extremely scarce.
Recently, all the various minor internal affairs at Ice Extreme Pass were largely handled by Robert.
Yet, in the future, Robert will inevitably focus on the research and advancement of new weapons, thus internal matters must be managed by someone else.
And this individual will be a trustworthy administrator.
"It’s time to have a serious talk with him."
A figure slowly emerged in Qin Tian’s mind.
...
"Military Lord!"
Inside Qin Tian’s office, a man dressed in azure stood upright in front of the desk, his features handsome and seemingly in his early thirties, with a gentle yet steady demeanor, markedly different from the valiant generals under Qin Tian’s mand.
"Xuan Ting, please have a seat." Qin Tian gestured slightly with his hand, his face showing a gentle smile.
Once Zhuge Xuanting was seated properly, Qin Tian carefully observed this outstanding descendant of the Zhuge Family.
A few days ago, the fifteen members selected by the Zhuge Clan had all arrived at Ice Extreme Pass, but his attention was tied up with Blood Demon Cult matters at that time, allowing just a fleeting meeting without deeper conversations.
With the Blood Demon Cult crisis now resolved, he finally had time for detailed discussions with these Zhuge descendants.
This time, the Zhuge Clan sent people with varied strengths and specializations.
There was Zhuge Mubai, skilled in military mand, already earmarked as Xiong Dang’s deputy to help manage military affairs and build an army in the future.
There were experts in mercial transactions, currently dispatched under Poisonous Widow’s mand, aiding Ice Extreme Pass’s mercial layout and resource allocation.
Besides, numerous experts in internal governance came along, with Zhuge Xuanting being among the esteemed ones.
Although Zhuge Xuanting was a side branch of the Zhuge Family, he possessed a level of clarity and decisiveness far beyond the ordinary.
Recognizing his limited Spiritual Energy potential early on, he decisively shifted tracks with little progress in Martial Arts and pursued a career in internal governance.
Starting from the most basic administrative positions, he climbed step by step, leveraging solid skills and sharp insight to gradually enter the Zhuge family’s advisory team, having overseen several critical familial projects’ coordination and planning, even assisting his elders in formulating and implementing several Empire policies, accruing a wealth of practical experience.
He had both a broad political vision to precisely identify key development trends in the region and concrete administrative skills, understanding grassroots administrative logistics, making him a vital internal affairs backbone for the Zhuge Family.
By sending such a capable talent to Ice Extreme Pass, it demonstrated Zhuge Family’s trust in Qin Tian and confidence in the future development of Ice Extreme Pass.
After exchanging pleasantries, Qin Tian went straight to the point:
"Xuan Ting, given the current status of Ice Extreme Pass and the issues we are about to face, what are your thoughts?"
Upon hearing this, Zhuge Xuanting’s lips curled into a smile brimming with confidence.
"Military Lord, I shall share my humble opinions. If there’s any impropriety, I hope you will guide me."
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