The boss of a foreign organization called the police, claiming that he was defrauded by me

He looked up and earnestly said to Sun Zhengming, "You've really been wronged this time. But in order to lure Xingyun Kingdom into our trap, we have to be patient a little longer."

Sun Zhengming waved his hand, and although he was helpless, he still said firmly:
"Don't worry, I understand. For the sake of the bigger picture, I'll take the blame."

"So what if they scold me? As long as the plan goes smoothly and the Nebula Kingdom really believes it, my little grievances are nothing."

He smiled, feigning nonchalance: "Let them curse if they want. I'm perfectly calm."

Yang Xia nodded, deeply admiring Sun Zhengming's sense of responsibility and support.

However, no one expected that things would develop in a more intense way than anticipated.

That afternoon, Sun Zhengming was invited to attend a public speech event.

He had barely stepped onto the stage and was about to begin his speech when a sudden commotion erupted from the audience—

"Sun Zhengming! Release him!"

"You dare arrest Yang Xia! We will never allow it!"

Amidst the shouts, two eggs suddenly flew out from the crowd, "Crack! Crack!"

Two sharp thuds landed squarely on Sun Zhengming's forehead and shoulder. Egg yolk dripped down his cheeks and suit jacket, creating an instant scene of chaos.

Security guards quickly stepped forward to control the situation, while Sun Zhengming stood there, stunned for several seconds.

Although he was mentally prepared, he was still taken aback and found it difficult to remain calm when faced with such a sudden insult.

The incident quickly escalated, and the hashtag #SunZhengmingHasEggsThrownOn Him# rapidly climbed to the top of the trending topics list.

Back in Nebula Country, John was overjoyed to learn of this news through the intelligence system.

"Haha! Hahaha—!"

He was laughing loudly by himself in his office, pacing back and forth excitedly.
"Great! Excellent! The more chaotic things are in Yan Kingdom, the better it is for us!"

"Sun Zhengming has now become a public enemy, and the feud between Yang Xia and him is absolutely irreconcilable!"

"Fans are so angry... This can't be fake! It absolutely can't be fake!"

John became more and more excited as he spoke, and he had already begun to plan his next move.

When Yang Xia saw the news footage of Sun Zhengming being attacked, his brows furrowed tightly.

He hadn't expected the fans' behavior to be this intense.

Sun Zhengming endured humiliation for the sake of the country, yet he suffered such a great humiliation in public... Yang Xia felt even more guilty.

But given the current situation, there was no turning back. To ensure that the Nebula Kingdom remained convinced, they had no other choice.

However, in order to completely gain the trust of the Nebula Kingdom, they had no choice but to continue this charade.

John could no longer contain his excitement; he quickly relayed the recent series of "internal turmoil" that had occurred in Yan Kingdom.

A detailed report was compiled and submitted to the highest decision-making level of the Nebula Kingdom.

"Good news! Great news!"

John, barely suppressing his excitement, reported to his superiors via encrypted line, "The Yan Kingdom is finally in chaos! It's all because of that King of the Great Zhou Dynasty!"

"Right now, there's an uproar in their country, the public is extremely dissatisfied with the government, and there's even a serious crisis of trust within their own ranks!"

"It is said that the lord of the Great Zhou Dynasty was thrown into the dungeon for showing disrespect to the King of Yan. Yang Xia was broadcasting live at the time, and the video was cut off. Sun Zhengming's men took him away on the spot!"

"This has stirred up a hornet's nest! The people of Yan, especially Yang Xia's supporters, simply cannot accept it. They have launched a massive online condemnation and boycott, and their emotions are more intense than imagined!"

"This afternoon, during a public speech by Sun Zhengming, a conflict broke out! Someone threw eggs at him, and the scene was chaotic... It's unbelievable!"

John spoke with great enthusiasm, embellishing every detail and emphasizing the "reality" of the internal conflicts within Yan.

And "seriousness".

He believes that the people of Yan Kingdom, especially the general public, are filled with resentment and distrust towards the official forces represented by Sun Zhengming. This is a golden opportunity for Xingyun Kingdom to take advantage of the situation.

After carefully listening to John's report, the high-ranking officials of Nebula Kingdom were also very satisfied.

"very good."

The voice of a senior executive came through the receiver, calm yet revealing a hint of eagerness: "We will verify this intelligence immediately. If it is true... this is undoubtedly the perfect opportunity we have been waiting for."

"Perhaps, launching a carefully planned operation against Yan at this moment could greatly weaken their strength at minimal cost, or even severely damage the foundation of their national power."

John was overjoyed to receive the initial approval from the higher-ups. He could almost see the flag of Nebula Nation flying over the heart of Yan Nation; victory seemed within reach.

The high-ranking officials of the Nebula Kingdom acted cautiously. After repeated verification through multiple channels, they basically confirmed the situation reported by John. They also roughly understood that Yang Xia seemed to have orchestrated this cleverly, but they judged that even if it was a scheme, the backlash from the Yan people and the internal chaos were already a reality, and it would be difficult to end easily. They believed that the time was ripe, the risks were controllable, and the benefits were enormous.

Thus, a bold plan was approved: to immediately dispatch a second secret transport fleet to silently transport a batch of more advanced and powerful weapons to the designated location.

John, whose voice trembled slightly with excitement upon receiving the clear instructions from higher-ups, said, "Understood! Rest assured, we will seize this fleeting opportunity! Once Yan recovers and rebuilds its morale, finding such a breakthrough again will be as difficult as climbing to the sky!"

Meanwhile, Yang Xia, Song Jitian, and Sun Zhengming were closely monitoring every step of the situation. They were perfectly aware that the Nebula Kingdom would never let go of this "opportunity" they had carefully created.

"The fish is about to take the bait."

Yang Xia stared at the scrolling information on the screen, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable certainty.

They anticipated that the Nebula Kingdom would misjudge the situation, believing that the Yan Kingdom was in internal chaos and had no time to spare, and thus boldly took action.

What they were waiting for was precisely this moment when Nebula Kingdom would take the initiative. The moment the other side made a move, Yan Kingdom, which had already laid its net, could immediately close in and deliver a fatal blow. John was currently immersed in the joy of impending success, giving detailed instructions to the person on the other end of the phone: "...The second shipment is crucial. To ensure everything goes smoothly, I suggest setting the handover point in international waters, 150 nautical miles from Yan Kingdom's territory. I will personally lead the team there to receive them. I wish for everything to go well this time!"

After ending the call, John couldn't help but hum a cheerful tune, and walked briskly to the wine cabinet, carefully selecting a bottle of red wine that he had treasured for many years.

"Boom——"

With a soft click, the cork was pulled out, and the crimson wine poured into the crystal glass. He swirled the glass contentedly, savoring the long-lost sense of relaxation and pleasure. Lately, his dealings with the Yan Kingdom, the Great Zhou Dynasty, and the ever-unpredictable Yang Xia had filled him with pressure and frustration. But now, the gloom seemed to have vanished, and everything was progressing smoothly according to his plan.

However, John could never have imagined that his supposedly top-secret phone call, thanks to Yang Xia's accurate prediction and warning, was completely intercepted by Sun Zhengming's surveillance network from the very beginning. Every detail of his conspiracy with the Nebula Kingdom's high-ranking officials, and the transportation plan for the second batch of weapons, had already been exposed.

The information was immediately relayed to Sun Zhengming. When the monitoring personnel presented the recordings and analysis report, Sun Zhengming's expression instantly turned extremely grave, followed by a surge of intense anger.

"Shameless!"

Sun Zhengming lightly slammed his fist on the table, his voice low with anger, "These treacherous and cunning scoundrels actually dared to plot such a scheme behind the backs of my Yan Kingdom! Do they really think my Yan Kingdom is a pushover that can be easily manipulated?!"

"To attempt to sabotage our interests and disrupt our territory through clandestine maneuvers is utterly delusional!"

He took a deep breath, his gaze sharp as a knife. "The Yan Kingdom has a thousand-year-old heritage and profound foundation. How can we allow them to covet and run rampant!"

Despite his anger, Sun Zhengming couldn't help but admire Yang Xia's foresight once again. "If Yang Xia hadn't foreseen this and reminded us to focus our efforts on key areas, they might have really taken advantage of us."

He thought to himself.

At this moment, the situation was clear. Sun Zhengming immediately realized that he had to hold an emergency consultation with Yang Xia and Song Jitian to jointly formulate a detailed response strategy, ensuring that the Xingyun Kingdom's conspiracy would be completely foiled and that they would pay a heavy price.

We must not allow the Nebula Kingdom to continue its unbridled and domineering behavior! While feeling indignant, Sun Zhengming couldn't help but feel a strong curiosity about the second batch of mysterious weapons from the Nebula Kingdom: what exactly were they?
Those who received the intelligence about the wiretapping knew that this matter was of great importance, and that any action taken could have far-reaching consequences. No one dared to relax or delay in the slightest.

They acted swiftly, meticulously sorting, cross-checking, and archiving all the intercepted information in a very short time, ensuring that every piece of intelligence was accurate and logically sound. Subsequently, this weighty, complete report documenting the Nebula Kingdom's conspiracy was quickly presented to Sun Zhengming.

Upon receiving this irrefutable evidence, Sun Zhengming did not delay for a moment and immediately set off to find Yang Xia and Song Jitian to discuss the matter.

Upon hearing the news brought by Sun Zhengming, Song Jitian was immediately astonished, and his expression instantly became extremely solemn.

"Without further ado!"

Song Jitian made a quick decision, his tone urgent, "We need to see Yang Xia immediately and hear his opinion on this matter!"

"Those people from Nebula Kingdom... they're insatiable! They even want to secretly transport a second batch of weapons over!"

"Their ambitions are obvious; they have no good intentions whatsoever! On the surface, they pretend everything is calm, trying to lull our Yan Kingdom into a false sense of security. They are truly treacherous!"

Sun Zhengming sighed deeply, his tone filled with lingering fear and relief: "Who says it isn't... It's simply outrageous."

"If it weren't for Yang Xia's foresight in anticipating that the Nebula Kingdom would take further action and setting up a surveillance network in advance, we would probably still be kept in the dark."

"This intelligence line has now become our most crucial advantage."

After a brief exchange of opinions, the two immediately went together to meet Yang Xia.

Upon seeing their tense expressions and hurried steps, Yang Xia knew that something major must have happened; otherwise, given their composure, they would not have shown such emotions so openly.

He stepped forward, his gaze sweeping over the two of them, and asked directly, "What happened? Judging from your expressions, did you receive some urgent intelligence?"

Sun Zhengming and Song Jitian exchanged a glance, and then Sun Zhengming spoke, saying in a heavy tone, "That's right, we intercepted the encrypted communications between John of Nebula Kingdom and his high-ranking officials."

"They have decided to take advantage of this opportunity to secretly smuggle a second batch of weapons into the country. We believe that we cannot stand idly by and allow the Nebula Nation to act so recklessly any longer!"

"In any case, we must take decisive measures to resolutely stop their operation!"

Yang Xia listened quietly to Sun Zhengming's narration, his face showing no emotion, but his mind was already racing, calculating and deducing Yan Kingdom's next response strategy.

Unable to contain his anxiety, Song Jitian added, "Lord Sun is absolutely right! We can no longer afford to be passive; otherwise, Xingyun will only become more aggressive and rampant!"

"Moreover, once the new weapons from the Nebula Kingdom are successfully delivered, no one can predict what kind of threat and disaster they will bring to our Yan Kingdom! We absolutely cannot let this go unchecked!"

To Sun Zhengming and Song Jitian's surprise, after hearing all this, Yang Xia did not show any shock or worry. Instead, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.

He seemed to have already given the two people's concerns a long time ago.

"They actually took action... Excellent, that's wonderful!"

Yang Xia's voice was calm, but there was a hint of barely perceptible excitement in it. "This is an absolutely golden opportunity for our Yan Kingdom. We must seize it!"

"They're so kind of people, going all the way to 'deliver to our door.' If we don't 'accept' their offer, wouldn't we be letting down the Xingyun Kingdom's 'kindness'? Their 'service' is quite thoughtful."

Yang Xia's words stunned Song Jitian and Sun Zhengming. The two looked at each other, completely unable to understand, their faces filled with confusion and bewilderment.

Unable to contain himself any longer, Song Jitian frowned and asked in confusion, "Yang Xia, what... what do you mean by that? I really don't understand."

"Judging from common sense, the fact that Nebula Kingdom is rushing to deliver the second batch of weapons clearly indicates that they have ulterior motives and may be a sign that they are planning a new round of attacks on Yan Kingdom."

"But you...you seem so relaxed, even quite happy? This is no child's play! This is a matter of national security, and we must take it seriously!"

"Tell us, what are you really thinking? Lord Sun and I need to know your complete plan and considerations."

Sun Zhengming nodded heavily, his eyes fixed on Yang Xia, hoping he could give a reasonable explanation.

Looking at the anxious and confused expressions of the two, Yang Xia couldn't help but shake his head slightly and reveal a helpless smile.

"Please don't worry, I completely understand your concerns."

He slowed his speech, trying to guide them, "But please think about it from another angle: this second batch of weapons, which the Nebula Nation sent so urgently, must be their trump card, intended for a far-reaching strategy." (End of Chapter)