Let them offer their loyalty!

He leaned back in the lounge chair, his expression turning serious, "Something's not quite right."

"Previously, when she was in Dongye State, she tried contacting me twice, both times seeking the 'Three-Transformation Snow Lotus.'

"But this time, after arriving at the Sanctuary, she genuinely seemed to just be on a regular visit, touring as required, understanding as necessary. However... she never crossed the line."

"And she hasn't mentioned the 'Three-Transformation Snow Lotus' again."

Upon hearing Tang Wanfeng's words, Rao Shou frowned slightly. He paused for thought, then said, "I have a bad premonition..."

"The Sixth Sanctuary is likely going to fall into chaos."

Upon hearing Rao Shou's words, Tang Wanfeng seemed to recall something, and said, "It's said... that the Royalist faction and the Kou family clashed in Eastern City."

"Then the Princess emerged victorious and gained freedom."

Rao Shou furrowed his brow more deeply upon hearing this. Hesitantly, he said, "The Princess won? Did Kou Xuan blunder?"

Tang Wanfeng clearly had some understanding and speculation about that secret battle.

He pondered and said, "I suspect... Qiu Tu intervened."

"Qiu Tu?" Rao Shou paused for a moment.

He seemed to realize something, then slowly sat up from the lounge chair, glancing at Tang Wanfeng beside him, inquiring with his eyes.

Tang Wanfeng noticed and nodded slightly.

Having received Tang Wanfeng's affirming answer, Rao Shou paused for a moment, then shook his head with a smile, "That young man... is extraordinary, indeed."

"He could come up with such an approach..."

Speaking of this, he said, "But in this case, it's good."

"In this case, us old folks can continue to shine for a little longer."

And at this moment, as the two were conversing, suddenly, Rao Shou's secretary hurried in from outside the courtyard.

Upon reaching the two, the secretary stood and said, "Old Rao, Elder Tang. Elder Wang, Third Elder Lei, and Old Hu are here."

Upon hearing the secretary's words, Old Rao and Elder Tang exchanged a glance.

Old Rao said with a smile, "It seems... the matter has concluded."

Tang Wanfeng also nodded with a smile.

Ten minutes later, the five people were seated in Rao Shou's reception room.

Seeing Rao Shou's calm demeanor, as if he were an immortal, Third Elder Lei and Hu Jie were gritting their teeth in anger.

Both were smart people; if they were foolish, they couldn't have become faction leaders.

Previously, they were merely accustomed to 'schemes' and 'political tactics' over the past decade, used to playing chess on a board.

Now, when Qiu Tu directly leapt out of the rules, lifted the board, and wanted to smash people with it.

They suddenly realized: Apparently… only when Qiu Tu accepted the rules they set, would their rules be effective.

Once Qiu Tu stopped playing by their rules, then their rules became ineffective.

On the contrary, they had to consider whether to follow Qiu Tu's rules.

Of course, they could forcefully change the rules, as they faced other 'rebellions.'

But, when this 'question-solving method' reached here, Third Elder Lei and Hu Jie were shocked to find: They seemed unable to change the rules.

Because... unless they unleashed nuclear bombs and went down with him, the Eighth Sanctuary simply wasn't a match for Qiu Tu.

And if they couldn't forcefully change the 'rules,' but chose to stand off against Qiu Tu, Qiu Tu would likely establish his own authority, dividing territories.

Then, they would become traitors of the Sanctuary.

So... when Qiu Tu tore down the façade and directly humiliated the Sanctuary, Third Elder Lei and Hu Jie were shocked to find: They actually had to present another side to let Qiu Tu punish to settle the matter.

At that moment, having already detected a hint of something amiss, the two understood Rao Shou's calculations!

Rao Shou was helping Qiu Tu establish power, stepping over them within the Sanctuary!

Moreover, through this specific matter, he awakened them: The era has changed, and their outdated thoughts are destined to be discarded...

The two actually did think about it from the other perspective. If they hadn't experienced this, even if Qiu Tu became the Sanctuary Leader under Rao Shou and Tang Wanfeng's protection, they wouldn't have much respect for him.

After all, in their view, Qiu Tu was still a young man, supposed to heed advice from elders like them.

But now... Rao Shou merely tore everything down and candidly showed them the darkest side of the world—the chaotic world respects strength.

When strength transcends the system, it's best to hope to reaccommodate the opponent into the system, rather than let them build a new system.

Because of this shift in mindset, this meeting proceeded incredibly smoothly and perfectly.

The nominees for the four state speakers proposed by Qiu Tu were all approved. Qiu Tu's self-nomination for the Four States Guardian and Sanctuary Leader were also all approved.

However, to show respect for Qiu Tu's position, after the meeting concluded, this document would still be sent to Qiu Tu like last time, and once Qiu Tu confirmed, it would be formally issued...

.....

And concurrently, while the Sanctuary was attempting to persuade Qiu Tu to stay.

The middle and upper levels of the Four States of Dongye were still circulating a proposal.

Dongye State, Qiming City, The military.

"Did you hear? Our General's brother is about to come to Dongye State as Speaker!"

"I heard about it, I heard that... this time, the four speakers aren't direct lineage of the Guardians."

"Even Chairman Tang Feifei is supposedly inclined towards the 'Fengtian Faction,' so... the Sanctuary may have some complaints about the Speaker."