Otherworld Advance Team
Chapter 1600 - 1593: Conspiring Together to Return

Chapter 1600: Chapter 1593: Conspiring Together to Return

"So it’s not just us feeling this way, right?" As they entered the courtyard where they were staying, Cheng Ziang couldn’t wait to speak to Tangmo.

"Huayu Ting gives me a sense of utter desertion, could it really be because he killed a relative?" Tangmo involuntarily furrowed his brows and analyzed.

"According to Huayu Ling’s words, it seems not only the death of the old patriarch of the Huayu Family but also the death of Huayu Ting’s brother Huayu Rong, is inseparably linked to Huayu Ting," Baiyue interjected.

"What are you all talking about? Tell me too," Hu Daoke moved closer, curiously asking.

"You guys," at this moment, a sigh came from inside the house, "curiosity aside, some matters are better left unexplored."

"Luo’er, the words you just said to Huayu Ting indicate that you also know something," Cheng Ziang looked at Luo’er, lifting his eyebrows as he asked.

"I can feel his love for his wife and child, that’s enough for me. Without being in someone else’s situation, don’t judge their actions. Advising others to be magnanimous without understanding anything is an excessive approach," Luo’er spoke unhurriedly.

"It seems Luo’er has already become a saint," Cheng Ziang looked at others and said with a wry smile, "But that’s fine, after all, he is a saint."

"While curious, Luo’er does have a point. Be it the Huayu Family or Fei Yu, after all, it’s their family affair, and it’s not our place to worry about it," Tangmo shrugged as he spoke.

"Compared to the Huayu family, I think you should be more concerned about that woman named Ah Si," Hu Daoke looked at Cheng Ziang and said.

"Hun Jiansi, a master from the Emperor’s Sect’s Heterogeneous Hall, the inheritor of the Fog Concealment Skill!" Mentioning Hun Jiansi, Cheng Ziang clenched his teeth in anger.

"You know her identity?" Baiyue asked in surprise.

"Hmm, using that woman as an entry point, I obtained a lot of valuable information from Huayu Ting," Cheng Ziang nodded, speaking with a serious expression.

Then, he shared all the information he heard from Huayu Ting with the team members. Despite being mentally prepared, everyone was still amazed by the secret service organization of the Emperor’s Sect resembling Jinyiwei.

"So, the reason we’ve been targeted is because our appearance disrupted the local balance?" Tangmo pondered.

"Starting from the Wuyun Sect, this means the Wuyun Sect and the Emperor’s Sect are interconnected, or in a hierarchical relationship, no wonder we either encounter no trouble or major troubles along the way," Baiyue said, nodding continuously.

"The Cabinet..." Luo’er lowered his head, his eyebrows furrowed in deep thought.

"The Cabinet of the Dongsheng Empire are the actual powerholders, to some extent, the Dongsheng Empire has even achieved a Constitutional Monarchy," Cheng Ziang stated.

"Essentially it’s still autocracy, only the Civil Officials have overwhelmed the Emperor, the power of ministers supersedes the royal power, the Wen Family suppresses the Wu Family," Baiyue shrugged and said.

"Feng..." For some reason, right after hearing Baiyue’s description, Tangmo instinctively thought of Feng and thus looked up at her.

"Hmm?" Feng tilted her head, a puzzled expression on her face.

"What are you trying to say?" Cheng Ziang asked with a slight frown.

"I heard that Feng is an orphan of the Dongsheng Empire’s Royal Family. If this viewpoint holds, then does it mean that the reason she ended up in the West Continent is related to the struggles between the royal power and ministerial power?" Tangmo analyzed seriously.

"Are you saying that Little Fengye ended up in the West Continent because the Dongsheng Empire’s Cabinet is meddling?" Hu Daoke widened his eyes, asking in astonishment.

"It’s possible," Tangmo nodded and said, "According to Ziang, since its inception, the Dongsheng Empire has always faced the predicament of the Cabinet seizing power. Ever since they chose to rely on the Wen Family for governing, this predicament was almost inevitable. The best way for the Cabinet to completely control the politics is by supporting a weak monarch, and I think the Cabinet must already be doing this."

"Ah, do they already know Little Fengye’s identity, and that’s why they are targeting us deliberately?" Hu Daoke asked in great shock.

"Not necessarily," Cheng Ziang shook his head and said, "Based on our current interactions, we are targeted principally because of the Demigods. As for Feng, she likely hasn’t exposed her identity."

However, as Cheng Ziang said this, he suddenly thought of something, his eyes narrowed, and in a voice only he could hear, he muttered to himself: "Of course, if that guy snitches, then we’re in big trouble."

"Indeed," Baiyue nodded, agreeing with Cheng Ziang’s viewpoint, "As Cheng Ziang said, if the Cabinet knew Feng’s identity, they would probably send not the Heterogeneous Hall, but their elite Lieying Tang."

Hearing everyone discussing her, Feng slowly approached Tangmo, looking at her with widened, uneasy eyes. Facing Feng’s frightened gaze, Tangmo rubbed her little head and comforted her in a gentle tone, "Don’t worry, we aren’t planning to send you away; clarifying your identity is our responsibility, and helping you understand your origins is part of that."

"Little Fengye is always so sensitive, becoming frightened and nervous whenever she is mentioned," Hu Daoke said helplessly.

"Having experienced vast oceans makes other waters seem shallow; those accustomed to companionship can hardly be content with loneliness," Cheng Ziang watched the harmonious scene between Tangmo and Feng and sincerely sighed.

"Luo’er, regarding the Emperor’s Sect, about the Dongsheng Cabinet, what’s your view?" Baiyue asked, causing everyone to look towards Luo’er, since he nominally is the saint who resolves all matters, but in reality, he is also the Captain of the Advance Team.

"Maintain limited contact," Luo’er pondered for a moment and slightly frowned as he spoke, "Since the other party hasn’t shown hostility, naturally, we don’t need to act hostile towards them. However, no matter what, as long as they do not show goodwill, we must keep our distance from them regardless of whether their actions are beneficial to us."

"That’s all we can do," everyone exchanged looks and nodded in agreement.

The more critical the moment, the more Luo’er’s ability to make decisions is highlighted. Everyone can plot, but the boldness to make decisions is not something everyone has. Cheng Ziang, compared to Luo’er, lacks in this regard; after all, he doesn’t have the nerve to take responsibility for his decisions like Luo’er does.

"Additionally," after a pause, Luo’er continued, "we also need to seek new allies to consolidate our strength; otherwise, should the Cabinet act against us, we would be unable to move at all in Kyushu."

"Huayu Ting?" Cheng Ziang asked tentatively.

"Are you confident?" Luo’er nodded in inquiry.

"We could give it a try, establishing a partnership with the Huayu Family could indeed secure our position in Hua State," Cheng Ziang nodded and said to himself.

"We need to clarify who actually calls the shots in the Huayu Family: whether it’s the Patriarch Huayu Ting or some other elder members. Depending too much on Huayu Ting might bring considerable risks," Baiyue analyzed calmly.

"Even out of humanitarian interest, we should support Huayu Ting," Hu Daoke stated.

Facing everyone’s skeptical gaze, he shrugged and continued: "Don’t forget Huayu Ting has his family to worry about, Fei Yu and those three children are innocent. What if we target Huayu Ting just to secure the support of the Huayu Family? What then shall Fei Yu and her children do?"

"If Huayu Ting can bring Fei Yu and her children to his residence, it at least shows that he has full control over the Huayu Family. So, I think there shouldn’t be any other power within the Huayu Family able to oppose him; we just need to maintain a good relationship with him," Cheng Ziang nodded indicating his agreement.

"Regardless, for the time being, let’s just wait and see how things unfold before we make any decisions," Tangmo summed up.

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