The Political Maneuvering of the Empire's Upper Echelons

Yan Yi said earnestly, "I hesitated at first, too."

"But thinking carefully, wouldn't acting as a real-power lord with Bronze-level strength be very thrilling and full of a sense of achievement?"

"Besides, I also thought it through thoroughly."

Yan Yi stated his reasons: "First, I am a member of the Multi-Eye Family, and I naturally possess the legal right to inherit this place."

"Second, I am the secret spy leader of this region, and I control many hidden forces. Moreover, the identity of a secret spy allows me to maintain a mysterious profile, ensuring very few outsiders ever learn my true appearance and tier."

"Finally, I have a background, and I have a great backer! The Seventh Prince stands right behind me."

"Shut up!" Tan Mo's expression changed drastically as he sharply reprimanded Yan Yi.

The mission concerning the Purple Vine Secret Treasure was extremely covert. The Seventh Prince had strictly ordered the highest degree of confidentiality regarding the task of searching for the Purple Vine Secret Treasure!

Yet now, Yan Yi had violated the principle of confidentiality and directly stated that the person behind him was the Seventh Prince!

How dared he?!

"You really have an extraordinary amount of nerve. You are courting death, do you know that?" Tan Mo narrowed his eyes, making no effort to conceal his killing intent.

Meanwhile, the Wealth Bishop smiled and placated him, "Lord Tan Mo, please do not be overly nervous. We only know that the Seventh Prince is your highest leader, and we are completely oblivious to anything else."

Yan Yi followed up, "Lord Tan Mo, I am also a veteran secret spy, and having managed a region for so many years, how could I possibly commit such a