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A small arm could not twist a big thigh.

Since the Emperor had issued an order, he had to obey it no matter what.

But he could still vent a few complaints.

That would better fit the original owner's usual conduct and temperament, and might win him greater benefits.

The Emperor could be unfair once, twice, but not too many times, or it would damage his reputation.

If he treated even his own son this way, how harsh and unkind would he be toward others?

To avoid such speculation and preserve his reputation, the Emperor could only strive to appear fair. What should be rewarded had to be rewarded; he could not delay or fob people off.

Chu Hongming smiled. "Very good."

Chu Zhichuan snorted. "Fifth Uncle, what exactly are we doing this time? Can you tell me now?"

"Wiping out the Feiyun Sect."

"The Feiyun Sect?"

"The main force behind the Thousand Mechanisms Tower is the Feiyun Sect. There are several other sects as well, but the Feiyun Sect is the foremost."

"As for the Thousand Mechanisms Tower... could they have received word already?"

"Fifteenth Brother is personally overseeing this operation and personally selecting the men."

"We still need to prepare for the possibility of a leak," Chu Zhiyuan said with a frown. "We cannot underestimate the Thousand Mechanisms Tower's far-reaching eyes and ears."

If it had been someone else, or if he had not been involved himself, he would not have bothered to say more.

But this concerned Fifteenth Uncle, Chu Honglin, the man closest to him and his staunchest supporter.

It also concerned his own safety.

He could not stand idly by. He had to keep his eyes wide open and get to the bottom of things.

He could not muddle-headedly throw away his life.

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