Let them offer their loyalty!

He turned his head and saluted with determination, saying, "Teacher! Whatever you need me to do, just command!"

Pei Jing came from the Academic Faction and was the most outstanding among the first batch of students Pang Haichen had trained.

Thus, by calling Pang Haichen "Teacher," Pei Jing clearly declared his stance.

Sure enough, upon hearing Pei Jing's address, satisfaction appeared on Pang Haichen's face.

He looked at Pei Jing, heavily patted Pei Jing's shoulder, and said, "Pei Jing, I do have something I hope you can help me with."

Upon hearing this, Pei Jing quickly said, "Teacher, please tell me."

Pang Haichen looked at him, his gaze full of darkness, and lowered his voice, saying, "I hope you can return to Beiyun State...."

Pei Jing was startled but soon calmed down.

He asked, "What do you mean...?"

The darkness in Pang Haichen's pupils was as thick as ink....

He revealed a ruthless expression, raised his hand like a knife, and made a downward cutting motion, "Since Sanctuary wants to act against us!"

"Then we might as well directly use military force as a negotiation tool!"

"As long as we have military power, combined with the talents we've cultivated over the years, Sanctuary and those from afar won't dare to act recklessly!"

"At that point, we can negotiate with Sanctuary, whether to regain our rightful position or to part ways and establish the Ninth Sanctuary, it's all possible!"

"Advance and we can attack, retreat and we can defend! We immediately stand invincible!"

Upon hearing Pang Haichen's words, a trace of difficulty finally appeared on Pei Jing's face.

Pang Haichen's words sounded pleasing.

Military negotiation.... Isn't it just rebellion!

However, everyone knows that rebellion is the most dangerous and least successful endeavor in this world.

If successful, all is well; if not.... many people will die.

So, unless absolutely necessary, who would rebel?

But Pang Haichen clearly knew his student's character inside out, so even more at such a critical moment, he didn't rush but quietly waited.

If Pang Haichen ordered or persuaded, Pei Jing might have retorted and argued.

Now, after Pang Haichen finished speaking, he remained silent, leaving Pei Jing's thoughts more tangled.

On one hand is Sanctuary and the matter of life and death, on the other is his nurturing teacher....

Finally, after hesitating for a full two minutes, Pei Jing gritted his teeth, his square face becoming resolute, he said, "Alright, Teacher! I'll listen to you!"

Upon seeing Pei Jing agree, a smile clearly appeared on Pang Haichen's face.

He heavily patted the shoulder of his proud student and said with gratification, "I really didn't misjudge you."

After saying that, he continued, "Don't worry, I have everything arranged for you."

"You, as the State Speaker of New State, certainly cannot leave New State casually."

"But don't worry, I will use 'exchange ring' to send you to Beiyun State."

"Exchange ring" is a magical item. Generally speaking, each pair of "exchange rings" has two rings.

These two rings are worn by two individuals, no matter how far apart, as long as it doesn't cross the world or space, they can instantly switch positions.

And the cost for summoning can be provided by both parties. The longer the distance and the stronger the power, the higher the cost incurred.

Moreover, only upon successful payment will the summoning take effect.

Thus, this cataclysmic treasure can indeed allow Pei Jing to go to Beiyun State unnoticed, regain military power, and then use military negotiation!

But that's not all.

After solving Pei Jing's biggest problem, Pang Haichen continued, "Don't worry, other than you, I have also contacted some of our people."

"As long as you initiate it over there, they will immediately respond in other states or within Sanctuary."

"This way, our momentum will be greater, and Sanctuary there will be even more cautious."

"And I, will go straight to the Central Hub to confront Rao Shou and Tang Wanfeng."

Upon hearing Pang Haichen's words, the last trace of hesitation in Pei Jing's eyes finally vanished completely.

He solemnly responded, "Understood."

Seeing Pei Jing agree, Pang Haichen finally seemed to relax slightly.

He gazed at the fast-moving scenery outside the window, the darkness in his eyes so concentrated it couldn't dissipate.....

Last night, upon discovering Rao Shou and Tang Wanfeng had conspired with Qiu Tu, he contemplated ways to break the situation and protect himself.

This.... might be the only method that allows him a complete retreat....

...

Meanwhile, Earth State, Xingze City, Qiu Tu's villa.

"Woo woo.... woo.... cough cough cough... gurgle...."

The amount might have been too much, Shen Lingshuang almost choked on the powder she was sucking in.

She coughed several times before finally swallowing the powder.

Seeing her like that, Qiu Tu said with amusement, "You little glutton. No one is competing with you. Why are you so eager to suck in the powder?"

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Shen Lingshuang got off the bed, lifting her smooth little hips, and fetched a cup of water; "gurgling" she drank it down, diluting the taste of rice powder in her mouth.

Then she cast a sidelong glance at Qiu Tu, saying, "Who said no one was competing with me?"

"You really think I don't know? Just Sister Guan next door, she's always trying to suck up your powder."

"She often threatens me, saying that if I can't suck it, she'll take my place."

"She even generously offers to let me watch by the side."

Qiu Tu:....6

After bantering with Shen Lingshuang for a while, Qiu Tu seriously checked Shen Lingshuang's condition.

As expected, Shen Lingshuang's strength had increased again. Now she was only half a step away from the First Rank Late Stage.