Seeing Yi Feng nod in agreement, Luo Hetu rose to his feet and cupped his fists, overcome with excitement.
"Many thanks, Great Hero Yi! Many thanks!"
Yi Feng, however, remained exceptionally calm and went straight to the point.
"Although I agreed to help you, this will not be easy."
"Both your great dynasties possess deep foundations, and your subordinates are brimming with experts like clouds. Even if I have some cultivation, it would be difficult to turn the tide of battle by myself. What should I do to stop this war from breaking out?"
Hearing this, Luo Hetu's expression turned solemn.
He glanced at the curious children outside the door and signaled several attendants with his eyes. The attendants immediately understood, took out a few sweet pills, and coaxed the cheering children away.
Only after the courtyard gate quietly closed and no one remained to disturb them did Luo Hetu lower his voice, bow, and reveal the key to the matter.
"Great Hero Yi."
"This matter may be as difficult as ascending to heaven for others, but you will certainly be able to accomplish it!"
"A young man came to visit you several times before. That man was Ouyang Yu, the Sixth Prince of the Eastern Spirit Dynasty. He is deeply calculating and meticulous in his thoughts, and even more ruthless in his actions. He infiltrated our country for many years and only revealed his identity not long ago!"
"Ouyang Yu enjoys considerable prestige in the Eastern Spirit Dynasty and is highly likely to ascend to the position of Crown Prince. You saved his life, and he greatly admires you. As long as you go with the flow and accompany him back, you will surely be able to uncover important intelligence about the Eastern Spirit Dynasty!"
"In the future, as