I Have a Dice Left by a God-Chapter 428 - 20: Choices

"I heard from my family that everyone sought him out initially, but all considered him as someone who just bragged and drove him away. It seems like only Miss Potter appreciated him." Lu Shuai said, "I don't know if it's true or not, but the love between the Grand Governor and Miss Potter is quite classic. Initially, there was a lot of opposition from the Potter Family, yet Miss Potter was very resolute, which led to the later Grand Governor, completely different from the woman in the story of Utopia Mountain, who was too indecisive; marrying is one thing, but she even married the person who framed her fiancé, pretending to be all deeply in love, it infuriates me. That author should die too, how could he write like that? Watch out if I ever run into him, I'll beat him every time!"

"And me." Hearing this, Huerta immediately clenched his fist as big as a sandbag. He usually did not read such things but could not resist when Lu Shuai read it to him, making him furious, and he smashed the table on the spot.

Li Xin touched his nose and drank some water to calm his shock.

"The families of Beijing people care greatly about surnames, extremely exclusive and difficult to blend into; a live-in son-in-law has no status at all. Of course, other families are the same, but it's especially prominent among Beijing people. This might also be a reason." Luo Xue said.

"What's the situation with the Hundred Martial Hall? I heard they're very popular among gangs?"

"I haven't interacted much with them, they have been around before, but their influence has grown a lot in recent years and developed rapidly. Unlike regular churches, they teach skills, which makes them very popular, as they worship the Martial God of loyalty and righteousness. This is very helpful for gangs because such things as juniors overthrowing their bosses frequently happened before, but there have been fewer since the belief in the Martial God." Luo Xue said.

Li Xin laughed, "The president's intelligence is quite extensive now, but doesn't the Church Court care?"

Everyone was no fool; freedom of belief has its premises.

"Maybe because the Hundred Martial Hall doesn't constitute a threat. I also heard some from the Canon Law School's courses." Luo Xue said, she hadn't thought through this question deeply.

"As a leading Canon Law School, the Divine Revelation Canon Law School is very comprehensive, with courses targeting various national systems and churches, including the rather niche Celestial Principle School. Naturally, there's no shortage of research on our internal changes." Fei Ruolin said, "If you're interested, you can come and attend a class. Remember to contact Luo Xue in advance; it's better if she takes you there."

No wonder they're good sisters. Luo Xue gave a grateful look, and Fei Ruolin smiled slightly, "It's nothing."

Li Xin nodded, "Okay, I'll ask for the president's help then."

"Don't call me president, it sounds stiff. We're all old friends, just call me Luo Xue." Fei Ruolin pretended to be displeased.

"Yes, the senior sister is right, Luo Xue, would that be difficult?"

"The principle here at Divine Revelation Canon Law School prohibits outsiders from attending classes, but as long as a Canon Law School student brings them, no one will care." Luo Xue said with a sweet smile.

From Li Xin's tone, it seems he doesn't want to enter just any Canon Law School but wants to enter the Divine Revelation Canon Law School. Luo Xue noted; this would be very challenging, but she'd think of a way.

Since Luo Xue and Fei Ruolin had classes in the afternoon, the group took a brief stroll before parting ways. Lu Shuai and Huerta sent Li Xin home.

In the carriage, Li Xin sat on one side, Lu Shuai and Huerta on the other. The weather in Dragon Capital improved a lot by the afternoon and was quite refreshing, which was pleasing to see.

"The power in Dragon Capital mainly divides into three parts: the Cabinet led by the Grand Governor holds administrative power; the Upper House holds the election, legislation, supervision, and warmaking power; the Moon God's Court holds the Hidden Power," Lu Shuai said, "When Luthor was around, thanks to his prestige and strength, the Grand Governor had complete control. But after his death, the subsequent Grand Governors completely lacked such influence. When things reach an extreme, they reverse. Now, in terms of power, the Council is stronger."

"Which side does the Royal Family stand on?" Li Xin asked.

"They stand on whichever side benefits them. Any new Grand Governor must get the Royal Family's support; there is only one Luthor." Lu Shuai said, "I got a Lower Council member, too bad it's not from the core area, it's from the North District."

"That's still quite impressive; you have to take it step by step. Which faction are you in?" Li Xin said. He actually admired the clear goal set by Lu Shuai, who was steadily advancing step by step.

"Hehe, the Liberal faction, got excited for a while, but now calmed down. Being a member of the Lower Council is only entry-level, nowhere near the big league. The main forces of the liberal faction now are the Nalan family, the Potter family, Maxim, Mock, the Yan family; on the other hand, in the Justice faction are the Hong family, the Sima family, the Lei family, the Ao family, and the Bai family. The powers of both sides are about equal, wanting to get involved, you have to have the support of a family."

"What kind of person is the current Grand Governor?" Li Xin asked.

"Ye Shidao. People say he's a lazy Governor. I think he's quite skilled at balancing various interests; otherwise, he couldn't have lasted this long. But he's definitely stepping down next year." Lu Shuai said.

After a strong, power-concentrating Governor, what's often followed is a decline period for the Governor. At least in this way, Dragon Capital hasn't fallen back into past chaos, still competing within the system. From everyone's discussion, Li Xin had a general understanding of the situation in Dragon Capital.

Lu Shuai said seriously, "Brother Li, you must choose the right path. Choosing is more important than working hard."

"What do you plan to do?" Li Xin certainly knew the difficulty here, especially when it comes to power struggle, which is undoubtedly the most intense and cruel in human society.

"Coming to Dragon Capital means I'm planning to give it a try. If I wanted to enjoy life, wouldn't I be more comfortable in Celestial Capital? Life is short; I want my brilliance to shine, but it is tough indeed. To establish oneself in Dragon Capital, you must find a supporter. Essentially, that's also how Luthor was." Lu Shuai said.

"You have the connection with the Potter Family and the aura of being Luthor's descendant; you should have chances." Li Xin perceived Lu Shuai's frustration.

"Brother Li, I don't think I'm stupid. That's what I initially thought too. Though our family indeed has no power, we at least have some value," Lu Shuai sighed, "I'm not afraid of you laughing at me. I was boasting in front of Luo Xue just now. When I went to the Potter family, they didn't even let me in the front door. Only the butler humored me before sending me away. I'm just a poor country relative, my so-called self-worth is just so-called."

"We don't need their regard!" Huerta said sulkily, showing anger on his face.

Lu Shuai shook his head, "I got it wrong; Luthor, the Grand Governor, indeed was a prodigy, rising with the help of Hex-Tech and other unknown powers, creating the balanced situation that led to power and built the Potter Family's current glory. I truly don't have that ability, and my existence would instead become an obstacle to the Potter Family inheriting all of this. It's already good enough not to get rid of me."

Li Xin nodded, "Them not seeing your potential is their loss."

"Brother Li, no need to comfort me. Luthor said reading thousands of books is not as good as traveling thousands of miles; only by coming out does one know the vastness of the world and the difference in things. I'm quite calm now anyway, planning to take my own approach to give it a try, wherever I end up. But when others say I can't do it, I don't accept it." Lu Shuai said.