Mi Xi listened to the cold mockery in Mu Qianli's words, yet his expression remained fairly calm. Without getting angry, he said, "That is because he was incapable. Qin Ge lacked the ability, so naturally he could not hold that position securely."
"All right, Your Highness. Trading barbs is meaningless. We are both here through soul fragments; compared to that one who has been laying plans here for so long, neither of us holds any advantage."
"Rather than standing against each other alone, why not cooperate? What do you think?"
No emotion could be heard in Mi Xi's voice as he took the initiative to invite Mu Qianli to cooperate.
Hearing his words, Mu Qianli slowly put away the Peach Blossom Wine in her hands, then said, "Our goal and that being's goal are both the Primordial Essence."
"If the two of us cooperate, how shall we divide this Primordial Essence?"
That question struck straight at the heart of the matter.
There was only one portion of Primordial Essence. The two of them were destined to be unable to divide it fairly.
Therefore, even if they cooperated, neither could possibly trust the other without reservation.
"Our conflict can be left until the end."
"First, we will work together to deal with that most troublesome one."
"Then, the two of us can contend for it."
"If we do not trust each other, we can use our three souls as the foundation to swear a Primordial Oath. Should either violate it, the three souls will fall into chaos and surely suffer backlash!"
"Your Highness, what do you think?"
Mi Xi proactively suggested using an oath as a restraint, showing his sincerity.
Mu Qianli's delicate brows furrowed slightly. She seriously considered Mi Xi's proposal for a moment. "Fine."
"First, we deal with that