Sheng Fu

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Two days later.

As night fell, the night sky was dark and devoid of light, with thick clouds obscuring the moonlight.

They had already set up camp outside Shuanglong Mountain.

The North and South camps were arranged side by side.

Inside the Southern King's tent, this time the tent was decorated with gold and jade, the furniture was exquisite and elegant, and the floor was covered with a purple-blue carpet, showing the Southern King's grandeur.

At this moment, Xie Yiming sat upright in the main seat, with Li He, Tian Jun, Su He, and He Jin below him.

"Your Highness, we have cleaned up the black sheep in our family. Please take a look." Li He, still the leader of the four, took the initiative to present the official document and said humbly and earnestly.

Xie Yiming said with a hint of helplessness, "That would be for the best. If anything goes wrong, I won't be able to protect you, and I myself will be punished by that young prince."

"He might not even be able to keep the title of King of the South."

Xie Yiming reached out and took the document, casually placing it on the table without bothering to open it.

Upon hearing this, Li and the others felt a chill run down their spines.

Southern leaders still hold a significant place in their hearts.

"Tomorrow is the North-South talks. At this critical juncture, if anyone makes even the slightest mistake, even the smallest thing could turn into a disaster that wipes out our entire clan. You should all understand this," Xie Yiming said earnestly to the group once again.

Li and the others agreed wholeheartedly. Seeing Xie Yiming's solemn expression tinged with melancholy, they subconsciously bowed and withdrew.

"What will things be like after tomorrow?" Xie Yiming murmured to himself.

This night is destined to be highlighted in historical records.

Xie Yiming felt that tonight was a peaceful yet magnificent night.

As I pondered, a handsome young man entered the tent.

Xu Yuan arrived and, seeing Xie Yiming's weathered expression, asked curiously, "What's wrong? Are you afraid that the Southern King's power will be lost after tonight?"

Xie Yiming glanced at Xu Yuan with annoyance and sneered, "Stop making sarcastic remarks."

"How's the investigation going?"

Xu Yuan then approached Xie Yiming and said solemnly, "Li He and the other three have indeed pruned the branches of their family. Li He killed ten direct descendants, Tian Jun killed twenty direct descendants, and there was even one who was still at the peak of the Returning Origin stage. Su He killed fifteen direct descendants, and He Jin killed thirty-five direct descendants."

"Everything has been cleaned up. I personally reviewed the official documents, and Chen Dian and Zhu Hong personally examined the body."

Xie Yiming nodded slightly and said, "Just make sure it's clean."

Xu Yuan took a slight breath and continued, "As these four great families set an example, many second-class and lower-class families in the south subconsciously settled their servants and maids, granting them land and indentures."

"Even many landlords have properly settled some of their tenant farmers."

"This trend is spreading in the south, but the top-tier wealthy families, or certain tycoons, remain unmoved. In my opinion, shouldn't we give them a warning?"

Xie Yiming glanced at Xu Yuan and said with a faint smile, "It's a good thing that a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger, but some things must be done within one's capabilities. With your current abilities, you can't deal with those troublesome people."

“There are always people who will do the tough stuff.”

Xu Yuan asked, puzzled, "Who is it? Could it be Yuwen Jun personally taking action? Isn't that a bit too much of a fuss?"

Xie Yiming chuckled and said, "You don't need to worry about that. Someone will clean up the mess. Right now, you should do your job well, don't overstep your bounds, and let the world know that you are a promising young master from a prominent family. You also need to make the world think that you are qualified to become the next leader of the South."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan nodded outwardly, but inwardly he felt somewhat uncomfortable. At the same age, Yuwen Jun had accomplished so many earth-shattering feats, while he could only do some minor, icing-on-the-cake things. However, Xu Yuan's feelings did not linger for long. He knew that when it was inappropriate for him to stand out, he must remain humble and keep to his place.

“Many people have spontaneously come to Shuanglong Mountain. Tomorrow, the area outside Shuanglong Mountain should be bustling with crowds,” Xu Yuan suddenly said.

This North-South meeting has touched the hearts of many.

Xie Yiming was not surprised by this, and smiled with relief, saying, "A lively atmosphere is a good thing. If a grand North-South meeting is not lively at all, then all the work will be in vain."

"Go and get busy. You can interact with Fu Cheng, Guo Sheng and the others. Remember to be respectful in front of Fu Cheng. Although he participated in the Eight Visits Banquet with you, he is now the King of the North."

Xu Yuan smiled knowingly and said, "I understand that principle; there's no need to remind me."

The past is the past, and the present is the present.

Outside Shuanglong Mountain, the ancient road stretches for a long time, and there is a pavilion built against the mountain.

Pu Weiqing and Gong Yan sat facing each other. Gong Yan finally took off his mask, revealing a handsome face that also held a secret.

His nose, cheekbones, and chin were covered with dark birthmarks, making him look like a ghost or deity who had just emerged from a grave at first glance.

A dish of peanuts and a pot of aged wine are casually placed on the table.

“When Hengchang Sect was first established, you never imagined that Yuwen Jun would cause all this trouble, nor did you expect that the core members of the Purple Gold Alliance had always been in the Chaos Space,” Pu Weiqing said with a smile.

Gong Yan's expression was somewhat strange. In fact, he didn't think highly of Yuwen Jun at first.

Gong Yan said, "I misjudged him. I always felt that Yuwen Jun was too reckless and would ignite the war sooner or later. But in fact, many great things are achieved by destroying and rebuilding."

"Furthermore, since Yuwen Jun is a dragon, I always felt that he had some selfish motives. He wanted to manipulate people's hearts to achieve his own goals."

"But what he did illuminated the future and destiny of countless people."

Pu Weiqing poured wine for Gong Yan while laughing and said, "It doesn't matter. From now on, we just need to do our duty as elders. Yuwen Jun also hinted to me that I should resign from my position as dean and go to the battlefield to fight the enemy. After the new policy is implemented, I really plan to do that."

"Let's see if we can get the title of general from His Majesty."

Upon hearing this, Gong Yan froze on the spot, and it took him a long time to react before he asked with a suspicious look, "Really?"

Pu Weiqing said, "Of course it's true."

"My killing power is not weak. If I continue to serve as the dean of Bailu Academy, it will inevitably be a waste of my talents."

"Perhaps I will experience the same feelings Gu Yong had when he fought the Demon Lord on the battlefield."

"In the end, he is also the third elder of my Bailu Academy."

Gong Yan looked at Chunyun on the table and fell into deep thought for a moment.

"But who can replace the dean?" Gong Yan asked.

“Kang Changzhi has a high reputation and is qualified to serve as the dean,” Pu Weiqing said.

Gong Yan shook his head and said, "But this is too hasty!"

Pu Weiqing picked up his wine glass, drank it all in one gulp, and said, "It's not hasty at all. If the new policy is really implemented, it will definitely affect the interests of powerful families. And there are many generals in the military who come from powerful families."

Similarly, many military generals have emerged from Bailu Academy.

"Therefore, I can only form a White Deer Army to balance public opinion within the military and to align with the will of the people." (End of Chapter)