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Whether my Prime Minister's Mansion has the means is none of your concern, Grand State Preceptor Ran.

Xu Yinhe smiled slightly, his voice carrying a hint of sinister intent. "All you need to know is that the emergence of the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion will threaten the status of your Tianyuan Sword Sect, and my Prime Minister's Mansion is willing to be that blade."

"Ha ha ha ha."

Upon hearing this answer, Ran Jianli laughed heartily, the sound echoing across the tranquil lake.

As the laughter subsided, Ran Jianli stared at Chancellor Xu opposite him with a forced smile and said softly:

"Although the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion has emerged, their attitude is still unclear. It's uncertain whether they will threaten my Tianyuan Sword Sect. However, if they join forces with you, they will definitely threaten my Tianyuan Sword Sect."

As he spoke, Ran Jianli seemed to suddenly remember something and smiled:

"I might as well give you a heads-up. Actually, within our Sect Alliance, many ancient sects are hostile to the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion. As for the reasons, you should know them without me having to explain."

Because the Celestial Heavenly Oversight Pavilion Heavenly Oversight Pavilion has been operating in the shadows for thousands of years, most of the information about it has been destroyed, becoming little-known secrets.

Very few people know that the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion Master possesses the ability to predict the future, but he was, after all, the once dominant overlord of the sects.

No matter how much the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion destroys that information, these ancient sects will still have some records in their possession.

Therefore, there is no need for any reason to reject the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion).

After all, nobody wants another emperor emeritus to sit on their head.

Moreover, this retired emperor is different from the Di'an City, because he can accurately predict every step you will take in the future.

As the two were talking, they quietly walked to a boardwalk leading to the pavilion in the middle of the lake.

Xu Yinhe silently turned around and walked towards the center of the wetland lake.

Ran Jianli followed behind the other person, and seeing that the other person didn't speak, he asked with a smile:

"What's wrong, Chancellor Xu? He can't speak?"

Xu Yinhe let out a soft breath and calmly asked in return:

That's true now, but what about later?

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Ran Jianli's gaze suddenly froze.

If there is something to say, there's no need for the two of them to explain it too clearly.

Their location, the information they possessed, and the intelligence they had gathered all told them that the Great Yan Dynasty was currently a Source Crystal about to reach its limit.

Even a tiny wisp of Source Qi injected into it would cause it to explode.

Although official gazettes throughout the Great Yan state that the Barbarian Tribe have been annihilated and the war in the Northern Border has ended, in reality this is only the beginning.

The first war between the imperial court and the sects has already begun there.

Currently, only the sects in the Northern Border are suffering. Those sects that are not in danger will naturally reject the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion, but if it really comes to that...

If the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion is willing to lend a helping hand, these sects that led the rejection of the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion will probably have to kneel down and "welcome the Royal Army".

Ran Jianli followed Xu Yinhe for more than ten feet, then suddenly sighed softly:

"That's true, but Xu Yinhe, I've known you for decades. I know you all too well. I know more than a handful of people you've ruined."

The people Ran Jianli was referring to were certainly not insignificant ants; each of them was a powerful figure who had once wielded immense authority.

The most prominent and distinguished among them is none other than the emperor's own father, who now sits in the Golden Throne Hall Palace.

Xu Yinhe pondered for a few moments, then asked:

What do you want to know?

Ran Jianli grinned:

"If you want to cooperate, you have to give me something clear, right? At the very least, you have to give me a heads-up."

"See-through?"

Xu Yinhe shook his head and asked in return, "You just said that you know very well what kind of person I am, so you should know even better that I am generally absolutely certain about what I want to do, and you should already have the answer in your heart."

Ran Jianli raised his hand and scratched his cheek, a knowing glint in his eyes as he looked energetic.

"It seems that while I've been waiting for you for this hour, you've already discussed this matter with Li Yaoxuan."

But speaking of this,

Ran Jianli abruptly changed the subject. "Xu Yinhe, you're not lying to both sides, are you? First you promised Li Yaoxuan I would participate, and then you promised me Li Yaoxuan I would participate, haha."

Xu Yinhe suddenly paused, turning his head back with a faint smile in his eyes:

Does it matter?

A smile also appeared in Ran Jianli's eyes as he uttered three words:

"Unimportant."

Footsteps sounded again, and the two entered the pavilion built in the center of the wetland lake without saying a word.

After taking his seat, Xu Yinhe waved his hand slightly, and a set of exquisite tea utensils instantly appeared on the table.

Upon seeing the tea set, Ran Jianli frowned, somewhat displeased:

"Do you have any wine? You know I don't drink tea."

"I do know."

Xu Yinhe ignored the other party's dissatisfaction, lit a small flame on his own, and leisurely began to pour water and brew tea. "This is for myself."

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Ran Jianli and chuckled. With a "thud," he took out a jar of fine wine from his Sumeru Ring and placed it on the table. However, despite its force and weight, the tea sets on the table did not budge.

Seeing this, Ran Jianli slightly bored. He picked up the wine jar and gulped down several mouthfuls. The strong liquor burned his throat, and he let out a soft "ha!" before asking again:

"How will this be implemented in specific circumstances?"

Xu Yinhe looked at the flames rising from beneath the exquisite porcelain jar, his voice soft and gentle:

"I plan to assassinate all the high-ranking officials under the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion."

Ran Jianli was stunned for a moment, then frowned:

Are you kidding me?

Xu Yinhe slightly raised his eyes:

Do you think I'm the type to joke around?

Ran Jianli frowned even more deeply, his rough index finger rubbing the delicate rim of the wine jar in his hand, and he uttered four words:

"That's breaking the rules."

"I wasn't the one who broke the rules first."

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silence.

Xu Yinhe's words, the faint killing intent emanating from him, and his current decision all reminded Ran Jianli of some past memories. He asked softly:

"Which of your men's families was assassinated?"

Xu Yinhe did not respond; his eyes remained as calm as a dry well.

Time passed slowly in this eerie silence, until the spring water in the exquisite porcelain jar began to boil. Only then did Ran Jianli tentatively ask:

"Could it be that Xu Changtian?"

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Xu Yinhe remained silent, simply picking up the tea set in front of him and calmly and skillfully beginning to warm the teaware, place the tea leaves, and brew the tea.

A cup of fragrant tea was poured, Xu Yinhe brought it to his lips and blew on it.

"Um."

Upon hearing this, Ran Jianli subconsciously glanced in the direction of Qingmo, his eyes becoming somewhat complicated.

The sound of the tea boiling continued for more than ten breaths Ran Jianli said in a deep voice:

"To be honest Xu Yinhe, I didn't want to get involved after hearing your plan, but if Qingmo finds out about this, she'll probably come knocking on my door."

"So,

What do you want me to do?

Xu Yinhe drank the fragrant tea in his cup in one gulp and said:

"Your Sect Alliance has some sects that belong to the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion. I need a list."

Ran Jianli pondered for a moment:

"I am also investigating this matter, and it will take time."

"The sooner the better."

"I know." Ran Jianli asked, "Do you have any other conditions?"

Xu Yinhe shook his head, his tone gentle yet chilling. "No, you just need to provide me with a list, and the possible locations they might be in."

Ran Jianli nodded slightly and said in a low voice:

"In that case, let me state my conditions."

"Go ahead," Xu Yinhe nodded.

"Don't tell my disciple about this for now. Figure out how to keep it from him yourself."

"Um."

"Also, ensure her safety within Di'an City."

"Um."

"Once everything is settled, have Feng Jiuxuan personally escort her back to Heaven Origin Mountain."

"Um."

After saying that,

Ran Jianli looked north and sighed:

"Even Feng Jiuxuan's personal mission failed to save Xu Yuan?"