"A three-way alliance?"
At Yuan Kai's proposal, Wu Daozi frowned, then suddenly chuckled. "A three-way alliance, indeed!"
If Huaxia's National Congress, the Capital Gate, and the Kirin could form a united front against their enemies, it would undoubtedly strengthen the National Congress's side considerably.
Whether the Rakshasa fought openly or resorted to underhanded methods, Chu Jinliang and the others would have the resources to take them on.
Moreover, the National Congress could use this opportunity to bring the Capital Gate, an enormous organization of Qi Refiners, under its command.
Then there would be no more talk of four major powers. The Qi Refiner organizations under the National Congress's control would unquestionably be the strongest force in all of Huaxia. It was a solution that served two purposes at once.
But how could Wu Daozi fail to see through that little scheme?
He set down his teacup and gave Yuan Kai an impassive glance. "Chairman Yuan, I have just one question. Is this three-way alliance the National Congress's idea, or yours?"
Yuan Kai frowned. "Is there a difference?"
"Of course there is!" Wu Daozi's tone turned cold.
As though he had caught the implication, Yuan Kai narrowed his eyes. "Oh? What difference? Why don't you explain, Sect Master Wu?"
Wu Daozi snorted. "Elder Chu represents Huaxia's National Congress. As a citizen of Huaxia, I naturally have a duty to help the National Congress quell the unrest in our country. If he proposes it, I can understand. But you, Chairman Yuan? I don't think you have the standing."
Those words infuriated Yuan Kai so much that the corner of his mouth twitched, and he crushed the armrest of his chair in his grip.
Such a blatant, humiliating sneer filled Yuan Kai with resentment. Although the Kirin's overall strength was nowhere near that