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Chapter 974 - 474: Qiu Tu: I Teamed Up with the Evil God (10k Words for Monthly Ticket)_2

After hearing what Huang Shangzong had to say, Old Rao "hmm"ed and then spoke, "Right. You're in such a rush to return to Dongye State this time because 'Muye' was captured, isn't it?"

As the top official of the Eighth Sanctuary, Old Rao certainly couldn't be kept in the dark about such a major incident occurring in Dongye State.

So Huang Shangzong was not surprised. He admitted, "Yes."

"Vice Chairman Qiu Tu has been missing for nearly 10 days, and finally contacted the state today, saying that he has captured Muye."

"Muye is a Peak Fifth Order Great Evil God. His strength is extraordinary."

"Therefore, whether it's true or false, I must rush there at the first opportunity to understand the specific situation."

Hearing Huang Shangzong's words, Old Rao indifferently "hmm"ed again and said, "Then go and understand the specific situation."

"Still, the same old saying: stay calm in the face of problems, don't be impulsive."

Upon hearing this, Huang Shangzong felt inexplicably as if Old Rao knew something, hence the hidden meaning in his words.

But upon further reflection...he felt it might be his own overthinking.

After all, he is currently a Fifth Order Changer, and has walked too far on the 'Destruction' Cataclysm Path, easily losing control.

And he has consumed so many resources of the Sanctuary, even obtaining an area of the 'Boundless Heart Sea Region.' If he ever loses control, it might cause the Sanctuary's 'investment' to all be in vain.

So, Old Rao's concerns and reminders were indeed reasonable.

Thinking this, Huang Shangzong no longer dwelled on it.

After chatting respectfully with Old Rao for a few more sentences, he finally hung up the phone.

However, what he didn't know was...

At the same time, at the Eighth Sanctuary.

In Old Rao's courtyard, the first Deputy Speaker of the Supreme Sanctuary Council, the leader of the Fengtian Faction, Tang Feifei's grandfather, Elder Tang, was sitting beside Old Rao on an equivalent lounge chair, fishing as well.

After hearing Old Rao hang up the phone, Elder Tang glanced at him, somewhat dissatisfied, and said, "You spoke so obscurely, with Huang Shangzong's understanding, could he really grasp it?"

Hearing Elder Tang's words, Old Rao nonchalantly waved his hand, "Whether he understood or not, it's none of your business. Why fret over it?"

Hearing this, Elder Tang was immediately annoyed and glared, "He might not have anything to do with me, but Qiu Tu is related to me!"

"No, this won't do... you continue fishing for fish, I must make a trip to Dongye State."

Having said that, Elder Tang didn't wait for Old Rao's reaction, he stood up and left the courtyard with brisk steps.

Seeing Elder Tang's urgent departure, Old Rao glanced at his retreating figure, then smiled and shook his head, continuing his own fishing...

And maybe it was an illusion, but while he was quietly fishing, doing nothing else, the spirit light around his body flickered non-stop.

And with every breath he took, the massive Cataclysmic Power surged like the tides, constantly churning...

Meanwhile.

After hanging up with Old Rao, Huang Shangzong made another call to Old Qi, the head of the Academic Faction.

Compared to his respect for Rao Shou, Huang Shangzong was clearly much more relaxed and intimate with Old Qi.

After briefly reporting his situation, Old Qi offered a few words of encouragement to Rao Shou, then brought up another matter.

He said, "Right, there's something I need to tell you."

"The visiting delegation from the Sixth Sanctuary will be arriving in a month."

"They have sent in advance their itinerary and made some requests concerning reception."

"Among them, Princess Xi hopes that Ai Li will serve as her guide and companion during this visit."

"After all, both of Ai Li's parents are from the Sixth Sanctuary, giving her a sense of closeness."

"However... I think having only one guide and companion is too modest."

"So, I plan to have your daughter Xue'er and Yan Chen's daughter Yanyan accompany Princess Xi as well."

"The three of them have grown up together as close friends, have a good relationship and understanding of each other."

"Having them by Princess Xi's side is also reassuring for us."

Hearing Old Qi's words, Huang Shangzong thought for a moment, then agreed, "I think that's fine."

"Whether it's Xue'er, Yanyan, or Ai Li, all have been watched over by me as they grew up, are simple-hearted and sensible."

"Their company will definitely make Princess Xi feel at home, with a feeling of returning home."

As the two of them were in agreement, the matter was settled.

So next, Huang Shangzong and Old Qi discussed some specific details before ending the call.

On his journey, pressing through calls, the motorcade soon entered Dongye State.

After passing through several cities and enduring a long trek of 7 hours, Huang Shangzong finally arrived back in Eastern City.

Back on his "territory", Huang Shangzong was filled with high spirits.

He looked towards Secretary Han in the front passenger seat and asked, "Has Qiu Tu arrived?"

Secretary Han was competent in basic work affairs.

So hearing Huang Shangzong's question, he promptly replied, "Vice Chairman Qiu came back an hour ago."

"After returning, knowing that you were rushing back, he didn't go to the council but went straight to his residence."

"His confidants and secretaries have all rushed over."

"I guess, he must feel that you'll be back soon, he'd rather go back to wash up, change clothes, and report together at the Speaker's meeting."

Listening to Secretary Han, Huang Shangzong nodded slightly, his gaze filled with approval.

He lifted his broad face and then said, "In that case, call his secretary and tell him I'm back. We'll have a meeting at the council in half an hour."

"Yes!" Hearing Huang Shangzong's words, Secretary Han responded eagerly and then took out his phone to start calling Shen Lingshuang to arrange the meeting...

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