Zichuan Canxing kept Luo Minghai at his residence until late into the night, and the two discussed the specific plan in further detail.
After the discussion ended, Zichuan Canxing felt much more at ease. Coupled with his late-night fatigue, he finally allowed Luo Minghai to leave.
Before he left, Zichuan Canxing earnestly and sincerely encouraged Luo Minghai.
"Ming Hai, you are the only person by my side whom I can trust now. You must not disappoint me. Root out those spies and traitors within us as soon as possible! When I return to the Imperial Capital in the future and rebuild Zichuan's realm, I certainly will not treat you unfairly!"
On the surface, Luo Minghai appeared flattered and promised that he would uncover the spies as quickly as possible and live up to the Chief's cultivation.
But inwardly, he was cursing like mad.
You old bastard with one foot in the grave, and even at death's door, your hunger for power is still this strong.
Following you, my entire family became sacrifices in your struggle. Who knows when I'll follow in their footsteps?
I'd rather follow an Emperor who can live for centuries and possesses great talent and vision.
Perhaps then I, too, can live a long life and have a bright future.
You want to die, but I don't.
Instead, when the time came, he would personally send him on his way and avenge the slaughter of his entire family.
Luo Minghai's acting was flawless. Zichuan Canxing could not see the surging murderous intent hidden beneath Luo Minghai's respectful expression.
The next day!
Danya City's council hall.
Under the Ma Clan's lead, the heads of all the southwestern clans arrived one after another for the meeting.
Before the meeting began, the various clans had already started privately discussing the