Huangfu Ji truly had not expected this. He had still underestimated himself. He had not expected that, despite being only twelve and not even in Qingyang Duchy, Yuan Hao would already be unable to control him and would choose to accelerate his campaign to seize the duchy.
Since Yuan Hao had picked up the pace, he could not afford to be slow either.
He had to build up his strength and increase his power even faster.
Sometimes, he fantasized about how wonderful it would be if he were a Titled Douluo right now. Even being a Soul Douluo would do.
Then he would not need to resort to all these convoluted schemes. He could simply fight his way back and kill them.
This incident also made him realize a problem: the information he received about the duchy was far too delayed. By the time it reached his hands, it was already secondhand.
He needed an intelligence organization to gather information for him.
Looking at Wang Zhi, an idea suddenly came to him.
He beckoned to Wang Zhi, who immediately came over.
Huangfu Ji lowered his voice. "I have a task for you."
"Please give your orders, Grand Duke." Wang Zhi looked at Huangfu Ji with a serious expression.
Huangfu Ji said, "Tomorrow, apply to graduate from the academy early."
"Huh?" Wang Zhi was utterly baffled. Why was he suddenly being told to graduate? Where would he go after graduating?
He certainly could not return to the duchy now.
Huangfu Ji continued, "Right now, I urgently need firsthand information from the duchy as quickly as possible, especially regarding Yuan Hao's movements."
"So I need you to establish a secret intelligence organization. It does not need to be large. It only needs agents stationed in the duchy and within the Yuan Family."