Ziyue had many doubts about Chen Qing's decision, but the situation in the north was already at a critical juncture. Although they hadn't had time to get involved yet, if they withdrew now, the north might really have nothing to do with their forces anymore.
Back at the Murong residence, Ziyue had just arrived at A Li's room when she saw an unexpected figure.
" Chen Qing? No, wait!" Ziyue's body trembled violently, her face turning ashen. "Why are you here?"
This room belongs to A Li, but A Li isn't around, which makes the usually composed Ziyue's expression turn extremely unpleasant!
"We've known each other for so long, this look on your face is heartbreaking," the man in white said with a smile as he slowly approached Ziyue.
Ziyue stared coldly at the other person, her eyes filled with complex emotions. "Where's A Li?"
"You guys have some nerve," the man shook his head and said, "With A Li's talent, you actually dared to let her enter the Transcendent!"
Even he wouldn't have dared to do that back then; monsters like A Li are far too difficult to control.
"That's the difference between Chen Qing and you!" Ziyue said coldly, "He has enough trust in his subordinates."
"Heh," the man in white scoffed, "Do you even believe that yourself? The reason he dared to do this is because A Li's talent is useless to him, isn't it?"
Ziyue remained silent. Even now, she still didn't understand why A Li's talent was useless against Chen Qing.
"What brings you here, Your Highness King of Qin?" Ziyue looked at the other person, her heart filled with extreme vigilance.
After being bestowed a title by Chen Qing, she has already entered the Transcendent with the help of her immense Power of Faith and certain inheritances within the Dragon Palace. With the ancient techniques she once mastered, she is now confident that she can even face Ao Zhen head-on.
But she was unsure about the person in front of her.
"How unfamiliar you are. You used to call me Yunchuan." The King of Qin leaned forward with a smile.
Ziyue took a step back, looking at the other person with a cold smile, "Are you Pu Yunchuan?"
The King of Qin paused for a moment, still smiling as he looked at Ziyue: "Why do you think I am not?"
"You lied to us, you lied to us for a long time, Number One!"
"Oh?" King of Qin nodded upon hearing this. "It seems that Chen Qing has successfully re-established contact with the Federation, and has even obtained information about me."
Upon hearing this, Ziyue couldn't help but pinch the flesh of her finger. This guy... he really admitted it so readily.
Back when this guy appeared, all her suffering compatriots, including her, thought he was their savior.
He led his group step by step to realize his blueprint, and at that moment she truly believed that she had followed the right person.
"Actually, you should have known this a long time ago, right?" King of Qin smiled at Ziyue, "The intelligence showed that you were closest to Pu Yunchuan from back then, spending every day together. Some intelligence agents even thought you were already in a romantic relationship. So at that time, I deliberately kept my distance from you. You should have realized that I am not Pu Yunchuan!"
"But why do you know so much about Pu Yunchuan?" Ziyue took a breath. "If it's official intelligence, that's one thing, but why do you know some of the details of Pu Yunchuan's past?"
"Well," the King of Qin shook his head and chuckled, "I can't say."
Ziyue slowly closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and then said, "So, King of Qin Highness, what brings you here this time? Are you here to help that so-called Federation persuade us?"
" Chen Qing took my body, which was both an accident and intentional on my part. I did this to temporarily break away from the Federation. After that betrayal, I no longer trusted the Federation."
Ziyue frowned. "Then what do you mean by coming to see me?"
" Chen Qing, shouldn't we be heading back now?" the King of Qin said quietly.
Ziyue's expression tightened. What was this guy plotting?
For some reason, she felt extremely uneasy at that moment!
She had also heard about Jiang Xiaoling from Chen Qing, and at the time she felt that the process had gone too smoothly.
Rather than saying Jiang Xiaoling chose to stay and contact Chen Qing, it would be more accurate to say that this guy deliberately kept the liaison officer behind.
He deliberately leaked Federation intelligence to Chen Qing, and intentionally facilitated contact between the Federation and Chen Qing. What is this guy plotting?
"Don't be so nervous." The King of Qin shook his head and casually found a place to sit down. "Although I didn't tell you the truth, did my actions back then ever mistreat you?"
Ziyue: "."
This is what's troubling her most right now. She knows very well that the person in front of her is dangerous, extremely dangerous, yet he did her and her group a great favor back then!
He saved them from the cycle of demonic and bestial desires, and he gave them hope. Although he ultimately failed, he can proudly say that he did not betray anyone who followed him.
"Are you still the same person you were back then?" Ziyue finally couldn't help but ask.
"My principles will not change," the King of Qin said earnestly. "Making this world more rational has always been my goal; I was just a bit naive back then, but now I have a better method."
"Could this method be related to Chen Qing's trip to the Federation?"
"If I say yes," the King of Qin looked at Ziyue seriously, "Which side will you be on?"
I'm on Pu Yunchuan's side!
" Pu Yunchuan?" The King of Qin sneered, "Are you so sure that Chen Qing is Pu Yunchuan?"
"What do you know? Why hide it from me? Since you've come to me seeking cooperation, let's discuss the terms."
"Good, still as straightforward as ever." The King of Qin casually poured himself a cup of tea. "Now, how confident are you of taking over Northern Wolf City in the north?"
"It's hard to say," A Li shook her head. "The interests in the north are significant, and the major guilds are keeping a close eye on it. I've never clashed with these veteran player factions, so how would I know my chances of winning?"
"You have absolutely no confidence?"
Ziyue looked at the other party and finally said, "If they can't bring in higher-level combat power, I'm 70% confident."
"Alright," the King of Qin nodded, "I trust you too. With the Transcendent A Li helping you, plus your own abilities, you won't lose to those guys."
"So what?" Ziyue laughed. "What's it to you?"
" Chen Qing is Pu Yunchuan or not, I will give you an answer within ten days. If Chen Qing is not Pu Yunchuan by then, will you be willing to come back and help me?"
Ziyue's heart skipped a beat. "How can I trust you?"
"You will believe me," the King of Qin said earnestly. "I will produce sufficient evidence!"
Silence fell over the room. After what seemed like an eternity, as if the sky had darkened, Ziyue finally said softly, "If you can prove it, then I will help you!"
"Very well," the King of Qin laughed, "It's a deal!"
It's a deal!
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"The lab setup has already begun!"
Inside an encrypted room in the Data City, several elderly men with faces as weathered as old tree bark sat, intently watching the latest news.
Following the message relayed by the intelligence agent, an elderly man sitting at the end spoke up, "It seems that Zhang Zhengyuan, that madman, is determined to do this!"
"He has no other choice!" the old man beside him said coldly. "He has never supported his family's power, and his children and grandchildren are all spoiled brats. His lifespan is running out. If he can't ride this wave, everything he has will be reduced to nothing, including his power in the Jade Dynasty '."
All the elders in the conference hall chuckled upon hearing this. Zhang Zhengyuan was indeed powerful, simply because his prestige in the Jade Dynasty World was too high. No one could challenge him, whether it was his own strength or his absolute prestige there. However, for the sake of this new project, he had already given up many rights in the Jade Dynasty World.
If he dies, the powerful families will immediately seize all his inheritance!
Strangely enough, Wu Xiaoli was also in the conference room!
Watching the many elderly people discussing, Wu Xiaoli simply lowered her head and remained silent. She too was born into a noble family; otherwise, she wouldn't have achieved her current status at such a young age.
She is completely different from Zhang Zhengyuan, who rose from humble beginnings, even though Zhang Zhengyuan values her highly.
For so many years, Zhang Zhengyuan has been able to insist on using the enormous resources of the Central China Region to maintain the Demon World. Apart from some powerful families who are truly reluctant to give up this world, the main reason is that Zhang Zhengyuan has used too many of his Jade Dynasty to achieve this. Otherwise, even if he is powerful, he would not be able to get the entire Central China Region to give in to him.
It can be said that Zhang Zhengyuan has now staked his entire fortune on Chen Qing.
"Are you sure it's tomorrow?"
"Yes!" Wu Xiaoli nodded.
"Then prepare yourselves." The elderly man at the head of the group stood up. " Central China must never have another Zhang Zhengyuan!"