This Is How an Undercover Agent Should Play the Game

Under Qian Renxue's gaze, Han Li slowly spoke:

"First of all, I think the undercover plan is feasible to some extent."

Qian Renxue smiled, but the smile froze on her face after he said his next sentence.

"But I have to say, the person who chose you to carry out this plan was a bit foolish. Of course, I'm not talking about you, after all, how old were you at the time? You couldn't have chosen it yourself, could you?"

Han Li looked at Qian Renxue with an expression that said, "No way, there really are such idiots," silencing her before she could retort.

Qian Renxue's fist hardened, but she still forced a smile and said, "Okay, you can continue."

"Well, that's good. Even the Grand Uncle-Master is against it, so it's just the Pope. Sigh, I'm sorry to trouble you."

Han Li sighed, his gaze towards her filled with a sense of pity, making Qian Renxue feel somewhat uncomfortable.

"Why was she in such a hurry? To send you out to infiltrate when you were only nine years old."

"With your talent—oh, my Grand Uncle-Master told me that you Innate Soul Power of level 20—if you had cultivated properly before, you should be around Soul Douluo level by now, right?"

"If you were to infiltrate now, wouldn't the risk be greatly reduced, and it wouldn't delay your cultivation speed?"

Han Li spoke as if it were the most natural thing in the world, which made Qian Renxue nod unconsciously.

What he said seemed to make some sense. Qian Renxue was somewhat dazed. So, she really was stupid? If it weren't for Han Li Immortal Herb and Qian Daoliu's occasional stimulation, which increased her cultivation time, would she still not have reached the Soul Saint level?

For a moment, Qian Renxue began to question the meaning of life.

"So, I should give up my undercover work and go back to train properly?"

She lowered her head, her expression unreadable, and murmured to herself.

Huh? Huh? Huh? Hearing her words, Han Li a little dizzy. He had already been very restrained, how could she still confuse him like that?

The shock was too much; her mind is completely ruined. Give up now? Is she alright? You've already wasted almost all of your prime cultivation time; do you think giving up now will make up for it? And on this side, you've also wasted ten years; giving up now, are you planning to lose on both sides? To end up with nothing?

While Qian Daoliu did have this intention, it was more because he understood her personality and wanted her to make changes so that she wouldn't devote all her energy to politics and put the cart before the horse.

Why hasn't he even hit Qian Renxue yet? He just said a few casual words, and this silly girl's mental state is already acting strange? "Hey, are you alright?"

Han Li looked at Qian Renxue with some trepidation, noticing her strange reaction.

Fortunately, Qian Renxue was just too shocked, since no one her age had ever called her stupid to her face, and she found it hard to accept.

She regained her senses after hearing Han Li greet her.

"I understand your thoughts, but anyway, I won't give up."

Qian Renxue said something stubbornly, it was unclear whether she was speaking to Han Li or to herself.

"Yes, it's good that you didn't give up."

Han Li breathed a sigh of relief. Things were fine as they were. He shouldn't give up on him just because of a few casual remarks.

"Didn't you think it was stupid? Then why did you say I didn't give up?"

Qian Renxue hesitated for a moment before finishing her sentence.

"Of course! I just felt that things weren't quite right before, but you've been undercover for ten years now, no, eleven years. Wouldn't it be even more pointless to give up now?"

"However, you really should devote more energy to cultivation. You have already stabilized the overall situation and established a good reputation and image, so why continue to waste time on this?"

Han Li was afraid of making her lose her mind again, so he used much more tactful language.

"However, because of what happened back then, Xue Ye still doesn't have a very good impression of me. Although it's not to the point of being exposed, I still have to do what a crown prince should do. Only in this way can I realize my subsequent plans."

Qian Renxue shook her head, her words tinged with bitterness.

This is what they call being blinded by one's own involvement; she has completely identified with the identity of a crown prince and has been greatly influenced by it.

She seemed more like a politician than a Soul Master, Han Li thought to himself.

"Didn't anyone remind you to just take out Xue Beng and Xue Xing?" Han Li asked directly.

"Yes, but I felt that would be more detrimental to the subsequent plans and would cause Xue Ye to strongly reject it, so I didn't choose to do so."

Qian Renxue answered honestly.

"Didn't you think of that? After you killed them all, the only heir to Xue Ye would be you, the one you were impersonating, Xue Qinghe? You should have already rendered him infertile, right?"

"Even if he becomes more resistant and suspicious of you, does he still have a choice? Can he pass the throne to someone else? What you need to do is be more assertive, and even show him your desire for the throne."

"When the time is right, we can force him to abdicate, or even kill him outright. The example of the Star Luo Empire is so obvious, can't you just copy it?"

"Do you really want to be the crown prince for thirty years? Or are you prepared to spend another ten years, or even more, playing the games of the nobility with them?"

Han Li sighed, speaking very bluntly.

Qian Renxue was stunned by his words, which opened a new door for her. Could an undercover agent really be so blatant? Since he had already said it, Han Li didn't intend to only tell half of it. After thinking for a moment, he continued, "Aren't the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan also very interested in the Heaven Dou Empire?"

"Then let's make use of them. Ning Fengzhi is still your teacher, isn't he the best candidate?"

"Next, you just need to subtly reveal your desire for the throne in front of him."

"One is a crown prince who desperately needs support and has great faith in him, along with the title of future imperial tutor; the other is an emperor who plays mind games with him every day, a cunning old fox. You should know very well which side he will lean towards, and where the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can gain more benefits without me having to say it."

"Perhaps, you won't even have to lift a finger; the Xue Beng and the Xue Xing will just die in an accident."

A faint smile played on Han Li's lips.

"What if Ning Fengzhi isn't in a hurry either? In order to maintain stability, he might still side with Xue Ye? Or, wouldn't it be more troublesome if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect gained more power in the Heaven Dou Empire?"

Qian Renxue subconsciously pressed for an answer.

"He's on Xue Ye's side, so your situation won't get any worse. Let's take matters into our own hands and take down Xue Beng and Xue Xing. I told you, he has no choice. Afterwards, whether you choose to lie low and work hard to improve your cultivation or do something else, the throne will ultimately fall to you."

"As for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect trying to get involved more, couldn't you just ask the Spirit Hall for help? It's simpler and faster, and I'd love for them to do that."

Han Li heartily, and also with a ruthless grin.

To be honest, if he weren't currently focused on improving himself and not in the mood to joke around with these people, he would really like to have a personal duel with Ning Fengzhi.

I'd like to know what kind of mental state he was in to say something like "He who obtains the Master obtains the world." To be honest, even if it's just flattery, it's still a bit disgraceful for the head of a sect.

But that doesn't stop him from coming up with ideas and asking the little angel to help him find some fun.

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