A Clever Strategy to Pacify the World!

"Ahh~"

Looking at the palace receding behind him, Su Xian let out a helpless sigh.

He swore that he would never step foot in this place alone again. One thing subdued another—next time, he would definitely bring Qian Renxue along, so Nan Gongling would be too embarrassed to trick him.

Sure enough!

A husband-and-wife tag team could only be defeated by another husband-and-wife combo. On his own, he was simply too outmatched!

Thinking about how he still had to participate in the Soul Master Competition, Su Xian felt somewhat helpless. Still, compared to studying at the Royal Academy, the former was undoubtedly much better.

After all, if he skipped the Preliminary Competition of the Soul Master Competition, then with the Royal Fight First Team's combat strength, he would only need to take the field at the end and clean up the mess.

At least he would not have to attend the Royal Academy every day!

Wait!

Wasn't he already level thirty? Couldn't he graduate?

Suddenly, Su Xian seemed to realize something. His face instantly turned pale, and he nearly spat out a mouthful of blood.

Fuck!

He had been played!!

He could graduate right now and did not need to study at the Royal Academy at all!

Wuwuwu~ so sad, like a mushroom!

After thinking it over, Su Xian ultimately gave up on the idea of charging back to argue with Nan Gongling.

Sigh~

The old man had egged things on, and Old Mother's methods were brilliant. What else could he, as their son, do besides admit defeat?

Go before Old Mother and act like a shameless rascal, refusing to acknowledge it no matter what?

Sorry~

He was someone who cared about his dignity too. He could not do something like that!

After all, he was dealing with his kind and loving mother. If it had been Old Dad Xue Ye instead, he would not have hesitated in the slightest.

Screwing over his father? No problem!

But screwing over his mother? That would invite divine punishment!

Xue Ye: ...

I have a fucking complaint, but I don't know whether I should say it!!

You are the very definition of a double standard!!

"Old Dad, just wait. There'll come a day when you need my help."

Su Xian glanced back at the palace. It was as though he could see the detestable Xue Ye laughing at him. Gritting his teeth, he turned and strode away.

Old Mother was obviously innocent. This debt belonged on Xue Ye's head!

Just wait!!

Dragon Rise City was located east of the Heaven Dou Empire, within the territory of the Star Luo Empire, at the border between the two great empires.

Defense Clan headquarters, main hall.

An old man sat quietly in the seat of honor. He had short hair like steel needles, large bright eyes like bronze bells, and extremely broad shoulders. His entire body resembled a wide, sturdy fortress.

The old man was Niu Gao, the patriarch of the Defense Clan!

Sitting opposite him was a middle-aged man dressed in plain clothes. His expression was resolute yet somewhat dull, and his gaze was sharp, though it carried a hint of coldness.

"Senior, I have conveyed the First Prince's intentions. I wonder what your decision is?"

Wei Tongling stood respectfully below. Even merely meeting Niu Gao's eyes, he could feel a heavy pressure bearing down on him.

Without question, this was the terror of a high-level soul master!

Niu Gao's eyes revealed a trace of vigilance. "Are you certain His Highness merely wants us to construct buildings, rather than the imperial family intending to annex our Defense Clan?"

Although the Clear Sky Sect had gone into seclusion and they had suffered crushing suppression these past two years, no matter how difficult things became, they would never accept being absorbed by the empire.

Their former glory would forever remain indelible!

"Senior, everything I have said is true. Before I came, His Highness had already ordered craftsmen to be recruited within the city."

"As for what Senior is worried about..."

"With Senior's strength, and with the Strength Clan in Heaven Dou City, there should be no need to worry about that."

Wei Tongling's eyes were bright and his expression sincere. However, when mentioning Niu Gao's concern, he still paused slightly, not daring to make any rash assumptions.

"That is true!"

Hearing this, Niu Gao could not help but nod. Both he and Titan were Soul Douluo, while the Heaven Dou imperial family had no Titled Douluo. There was indeed no need to worry about falling into a trap.

However, the absence of schemes did not mean it was feasible.

Old Niu might be simple-minded, but he was not stupid!

The Defense Clan had once been a subsidiary of the Clear Sky Sect. Openly building houses for the Heaven Dou imperial family carried no simple implications.

What would the other three clans think then? What would other factions think?

And what would become of the Defense Clan afterward? Would their situation improve, or worsen?

After giving it some thought, Niu Gao finally waved his hand. Compared to an uncertain crisis, he preferred for the Defense Clan to continue existing in peace. "Go back and tell His Highness that the Defense Clan cannot comply with His Highness's request. Please forgive us."

Seeing that Niu Gao had actually refused, Wei Tongling was not surprised. He directly took out the first Brocade Sack he carried with him.

"His Highness instructed me that if Senior refused, I could act according to what is written in the Brocade Sack!"

After explaining it to the puzzled Niu Gao, Wei Tongling opened the Brocade Sack. A brilliant strategy then emerged, and Niu Gao immediately began groveling...

Alright, Wei was the one who made up that part. Please forgive him~

Niu Gao stared at the Brocade Sack as well, his eyes full of mockery. He wanted to see how a brat barely in his teens intended to force him into submission!

The Brocade Sack slowly opened, and a purple card fell out. Wei Tongling swiftly caught it in his hand.

Looking at the Purple Gold Card in his hand, Wei Tongling froze for a moment before becoming completely dumbfounded.

What the fuck!

Where was the clever strategy?!

Why was it a Purple Gold Card?!

I have a fucking complaint, but I don't know whether I should say it!

Niu Gao's bronze-bell eyes widened abruptly, and his face darkened like water. Anger had already erupted within him.

It was actually a gold card, and a purple gold card at that!!

Damn it!!

Did they take the Defense Clan for beggars?!

This was simply going too far!!

The Defense Clan had once been incomparably glorious. Even the Lower Four Sects had been cowards before them, yet now they were suffering such utter humiliation!

This was intolerable!

Smoke practically poured from Niu Gao's seven orifices. His originally reddish-brown cheeks turned crimson with fury, like a volcano on the verge of eruption. Soul Power surged from his body like a tidal wave.

Wei Tongling: ...

Wuwuwu~

You can't screw over your teammate like this!

Could it be... he was about to be used to vent anger and die for his country?

Hiss~

Gulp~

Wei Tongling swallowed hard, his face turning pale as he hurriedly took out the second Brocade Sack, hoping it might contain some life-saving plan.

But clearly, he was disappointed. Inside was a Black Gold Card.

The air suddenly became even quieter.

Wei Tongling: ...

Fake! It was all fake! I must be dreaming!

His heart was already weeping blood. With his features twisted in despair, Wei Tongling took out the third Brocade Sack.

Then... a red gold card appeared!

Wei Tongling: ...

I fucking believed your bullshit!

"Ahem... This old man has suddenly thought it through. Our Defense Clan has always excelled at construction. If we refuse, I fear His Highness will not be able to find anyone else."

"So, this old man will reluctantly agree."

Just as Wei Tongling fell into despair, Niu Gao's voice suddenly rang out.

He spoke with righteous conviction, leaving Wei Tongling utterly dumbfounded.

Kid, do you have a lot of question marks??

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