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Hearing Xiao Ce say this, Xiao Yang nodded and then said, "That's true... These people just love money... Actually, their biggest goal is just that..."

Xiao Ce nodded and said, "That's right, didn't we say before? It's called 'money can make the devil turn the millstone'... If money can solve something, then I think it's not a problem..."

Xiao Yang agreed, "Big brother, you're right. So, do you think we should go?"

Upon hearing Xiao Yang's words, Xiao Ce immediately broke into a bright smile and said, "Of course... since we're already here... we can prepare to set off..."

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Yang smiled and said, "Alright, let's go over there..."

With that, Xiao Yang led Xiao Ce and the others away from there.

Aurelius Estate is not located in this city, but in a huge estate more than ten miles outside the city.

Although it's called a manor, it's practically a large city.

Xiao Yang explained that the residents here are all members of the Aurelius core family, and even so, the population here is nearly ten thousand.

After hearing Xiao Yang's words, Xiao Ce thought to himself, "Isn't this the aristocratic family of our Xiao Kingdom back then?"

Their convoy was allowed to pass through without being inspected after arriving at the city gate.

It was obvious that Sepp had already spoken to the guards at the gate.

...

Meanwhile, on the other side, Sepp had already arrived at the entrance of a palace.

This palace is full of Roman Empire style and it does look very grand.

After he returned, he went directly to the room of Ux Aurelius.

I knocked on the door, and a butler opened it as if I were there.

Upon seeing that it was Sepp, the old butler bowed to Sepp and then said, "Mr. Sepp, what brings you here?"

Sepp nodded to the old butler, then said to him, "I've come to see my father."

The old butler was about to speak.

An aged voice came from inside the house: "Let him in..."

Upon hearing an aged voice coming from inside the house, the old butler swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

After swallowing his words, the old butler gestured for Sepp to proceed.

Sepp went straight in.

The room was large, with huge stone pillars and arched ceilings supporting towering ceilings, and the walls were inlaid with mosaic murals depicting scenes of trade and harvest.

The air was filled with the faint aromas of parchment, aged wine, and olive wood.

An old man sat in the main seat directly opposite the door.

Ux looks to be at least eighty years old.

Time has etched deep marks on his face—deep furrows etched on his forehead, and profound nasolabial folds extending from his sagging cheeks to his chin. His skin, like rough leather weathered by years of wind and sand, is dotted with light brown age spots. His eye bags are somewhat puffy and droopy, and the corners of his mouth are slightly downturned, giving his entire face a tired, aged appearance.

However, beneath this outward appearance of aging, a pair of extremely sharp eyes are pulsating.

Those eyes were grayish-blue, like two polished pieces of ice, or like ancient crystals that had been tempered over a long period of time and could instantly penetrate people's hearts.

At this moment, it has neither the turbidity of an old man nor the deliberate sharpness, but only a habitual, all-knowing, calm scrutiny.

This man is Ux Aurelius, the head of the Aurelius family.

"You came to me because of Saipu, because of Xiao Yang and the others?"

Sepp bowed and replied, "Yes, Father, just now..."

Sepp recounted what had just happened in detail.

After hearing Sepp's words, Ux's eagle-like eyes sharpened even further...

"So, they've already followed us?"

Sepp nodded, then said to Ux, "That's right, Father. If I'm not mistaken, they're already at the door... Father, will you go see them?"

Ux nodded, then said, "Of course we'll see them... Since they're here, let's listen to what they have to say..."

Sepp looked at Ux with slight worry and said, "Then do you think that if the Illuminati finds out about the current situation, they might have a bad impression of us? Besides, haven't the Aurelius family and the Illuminati always had a good relationship? Won't this..."

Ux chuckled upon hearing this, "No, our family always prioritizes profit. The Illuminati understands that... And this time, let's see how much benefit they can offer us. If the Illuminati can afford to follow, then naturally we'll follow them; otherwise, we'll naturally follow Xiao Yang and Xiao Ce..."

Sepp heard what Ux said and saw a sly glint in Ux's eyes.

Sepp continued, "Father, do you know something?"

Ux nodded, then said to Sepp, "Before your brother left, he sent someone to investigate Xiao Yang, did you know that?"

Sepp said to Ux, "Father, of course I know about this... a message has arrived?"

Ux nodded to Sepp and then said, "That's right, this Xiao Yang and the Xiao Ce you mentioned are brothers."

"And Xiao Ce is the Mr. Ce who has been talked about all this time. As for Yin Pan'er, Acting Yin, she is Xiao Ce's wife."

"The news they brought back was truly shocking... because the ruler of all East Asia, you know?"

Upon hearing Ux's words, Sepp frowned slightly, then said with an incredulous expression, "Could it be this Xiao Ce..."

Upon hearing Sepp's words, Ux smiled and nodded: "That's right, this Xiao Ce is no ordinary person. He was a deposed crown prince of the former Xiao Kingdom, a path that should have led to his demise. But through his extraordinary personal abilities, he rose to become the ruler of the Xiao Kingdom, and even now, the ruler of all of East Asia..."

Ux briefly explained the information he had obtained, and Sepp was filled with surprise and astonishment upon hearing it.

He then turned to Ux and said, "So, Father, you mean that Xiao Yang is right, those two really are distinguished guests?"

Ux nodded, then said to Sepp, "Think about it, someone so young who unified East Asia in just a few years, and who can also stir up trouble in the West, even stealing the Illuminati's headquarters, is definitely not an ordinary person..."

"Furthermore, if it weren't for another force finding the Four Cardinals this time, Xiao Ce would already be a deep partner of the Illuminati... So, meeting someone like him would be entirely beneficial for us... Don't you think so..."

Upon hearing Ux's reply, Sepp smiled and nodded, "Father, then I'll go find them..."

After hearing Sepp's words, Ux nodded: "No problem...Go ahead. Just be polite..."

After hearing what Ux said, Sepp nodded and then prepared to leave.

After taking only a few steps, Sepp seemed to remember something and said to Ux, "Father, if we do this, won't my brother Cassievis be in danger in Lingas City?"

After hearing Sepp's words, Ux smiled and said to Sepp, "It's alright, just relax..."

Sepp nodded after hearing what Ux said.

Without any further ado, they went straight out the door.

After he went out, he had just reached the door when he saw a convoy of cars driving towards him in a grand procession.

This convoy belonged to Xiao Ce and his group.

Xiao Ce and his group were sitting in the carriage when they were about to arrive at their Aurelius Palace.

They were quite interested in the buildings here.

This so-called manor is clearly more luxurious than the previous main city.

But in terms of grandeur, the main city still appears more impressive...

It's probably also related to population.

At that moment, he had already spotted Sepp standing at the door.

"Brother, it seems that old man has finally agreed to come see me..."

At the same time that Xiao Ce saw this, Xiao Yang also saw this scene and immediately started talking about it.

Xiao Ce smiled and nodded: "That's right, it's clear I didn't misjudge him; that Ux is indeed a smart man..."

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Yang nodded repeatedly, then said to Xiao Ce, "Big brother, you're definitely the smarter one..."

While the two exchanged pleasantries, the car arrived at the palace entrance.

At that moment, Sepp came forward to greet them.

Seeing this, Xiao Yang said to Xiao Ce, "Brother, are you going to show yourself now?"

Xiao Ce smiled and nodded at Xiao Yang, then said, "Show yourself... Of course I'll show myself, why wouldn't I..."

Seeing this, Xiao Yang didn't waste any more words and said directly to Xiao Ce, "Okay... Big brother, let's get out of the car."