In Jin Kingdom, Shao Pingbo strode into the imperial palace, his heart heavy. Niu Youdao had not died?
After arriving here, he had thoroughly attached himself to Taishu Xiong's side, partly to put Taishu Xiong at ease, and partly because he knew that all his contact with the outside world was being watched. He had almost completely cut off dealings with the cultivation world, so he did not know much about the outcome of the Tiandu Secret Realm.
Until just before this, Taishu Xiong had summoned him, saying that he had received a message from Niu Youdao proposing they join forces to attack Wei Kingdom and Qi, and wanted Shao Pingbo's opinion.
Only after asking a few more questions did he learn that not only had Niu Youdao emerged alive from the secret realm, he had also crushed all rivals and claimed first place in this Tiandu Secret Realm expedition.
Never mind the others—those from Jin Kingdom who had entered the Tiandu Secret Realm had all received orders to kill Niu Youdao within it. How had they still let Niu Youdao come out alive?
If they still could not kill Niu Youdao under such circumstances, his mood was terrible.
Before entering a hall, Shao Pingbo's expression returned to calm. Once inside, he bowed to Taishu Xiong, who sat behind his desk.
Once the conversation began, Shao Pingbo went straight to the point. "Niu Youdao wishes to join forces with Your Majesty to attack Wei Kingdom and Qi. Is this reliable?"
Taishu Xiong pointed at two sheets of paper on the desk. Chief Steward Tao Lüe picked them up and handed them to Shao Pingbo.
"I had wanted to ask you whether it was reliable as well. But just now, another report came in. Niu Youdao sabotaged the Yan-Zhao peace talks