All eyes turned in unison toward Niu Youdao, each harboring the same suspicion.
Niu Youdao said, "If I wanted to burn the bridge after crossing it, now would be the best opportunity to get rid of you."
Zhuge Chi was instantly left speechless. On second thought, it did make sense. He could not help asking suspiciously, "Then what do you mean by this?"
Niu Youdao paced up to him and looked down at him. "There has to be a proper way to settle everything. Can you keep them from turning back and fighting for supremacy again? At least I don't have that ability. What can't be properly discussed while sitting down together? I had you captured precisely so we could discuss things properly."
Zhuge Chi had seen too many disputes of interest and grudges in the palace, and knew some matters were exceedingly difficult to reconcile. He could not help asking, "What if we fail to reach an agreement?"
Niu Youdao answered cleanly and decisively, "Then I'll kill you all!"
"..." Zhuge Chi was speechless.
Shang Chaozong and Meng Shanming, watching from the side, exchanged glances. Knowing that Wu Chang was dead and seeing the scene before them, they already understood what it meant.
They understood even more clearly that the two of them only had the right to watch. It was not their place to say anything, so silence was best.
Next came treatment for those who needed it and control for those who needed controlling.
The hundred thousand Crow Generals seemed to have completed their task as well. Their leader went before Shang Shuqing, cupped his hands, and reported that more than thirteen thousand of the hundred thousand troops had fallen in battle!
Shang Shuqing's heart ached, and she ordered them to rest and regroup.
The others could