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Seeing that Qiu Tu understood what he meant, Liu Xiongyuan nodded in satisfaction.

This little old man clearly had his own way of doing things. After testing him, he went straight into an explanation.

He grinned. "Yes. The biggest problem with Yan Chen's advancement this time isn't merely the timing of East Industry State's establishment."

"It's that his primary duties haven't been fully arranged yet."

"The Moonlight Lake about to form between New Realm City and East City isn't merely a matter concerning those two cities."

"Even the Shelter has taken some interest in such a massive treasure trove."

"This is actually one of the important reasons East Industry State was established so quickly."

At this point, Liu Xiongyuan raised his dark hand and made a closing gesture with all five fingers. "So long as Yan Chen fails to make it in time for Moonlight Lake's formation and delays the most important task in the near future..."

"Then it won't be a matter of whether he can compete for the position of East Industry State Deputy Speaker. It'll be a matter of whether he gets charged with dereliction of duty, warned by the Shelter, or even demoted or transferred."

Hearing Liu Xiongyuan's words, Qiu Tu fell into thought.

It had to be said, experience truly counted for something.

Qiu Tu had actually done quite well before this. After Yan Chen's sudden explosive rise, he had not been afraid or worried. Instead, he had actively made use of the situation, seeking to block Yan Chen's advancement and turn the tables against the odds.

But Liu Xiongyuan's approach, using the current situation not only to destroy Yan Chen's scheme but even to deal him a heavier blow, was clearly a cut above.

*Looks like I really should learn more from these old