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These news reports about Yin Weiyong left him stunned for a long time.

After pausing for a moment, he said to Xiao Ce with an embarrassed expression, "Your Highness, you're not joking with this old minister, are you...?"

Xiao Ce looked at Yin Weiyong with a serious expression and said, "Father-in-law, you should know... I don't have that kind of free time..."

"Every word I said is true..."

After hearing what Yin Weiyong said, Xiao Ce was once again lost in deep thought...

Clearly, Yin Weiyong is sorting through these messages.

After a moment, Yin Weiyong said, "Your Highness, so you changed to a different person overnight... It wasn't that you kept it hidden before... but rather, because you completely changed to a different person?"

Xiao Ce nodded with a smile, then said to Yin Weiyong with a smile, "That's right, that's indeed the case..."

Yin Weiyong smiled upon hearing this, then said to Xiao Ce, "Your words have cleared up one of my biggest doubts... I've actually doubted myself many times... It seems I wasn't wrong about you before..."

Xiao Ce was somewhat surprised that Yin Weiyong did not suspect anything when he looked at him.

Xiao Ce then said to Yin Weiyong, "Father-in-law, you don't doubt anything I've said, you believe everything I've said. Don't you think these are all mysterious and unbelievable things..."

Yin Weiyong shook his head and said to Xiao Ce with absolute certainty, "Your Highness, if I were still the same person I was back then, I would certainly be skeptical of the information you provided. But at this moment, I have absolutely no doubt..."

"Because I live in this era of change, everything I've experienced is changing... Things I never dared to imagine before are now coming true, one by one... Things I think are possible..."

Xiao Ce looked at Yin Weiyong and nodded with a smile, "That's good..."

Yin Weiyong nodded and continued, "Then, Your Highness, you said they've become robots now. What are robots...?"

Xiao Ce said to Yin Weiyong, "Father-in-law, it's not something that can be explained in a few words... Where are you living now...?"

Yin Weiyong was a smart man and immediately understood Xiao Ce's meaning.

Restaurants, no matter how tight the security measures are, are ultimately not ideal places to showcase amazing creations or discuss top-secret matters.

Clearly, what Xiao Ce just said was only the beginning...

Clearly, what he was about to say was more important.

He suppressed the turmoil surging in his heart, setting aside the concepts of "another Xiao Ce" and "robots" that were far beyond his comprehension. His immediate priority was to find an absolutely safe place.

To be honest, he was still in shock and didn't recover for a long time.

Even now, he still feels his head is spinning.

Therefore, his thoughts became less thoughtful...

"Your Highness, it was my oversight."

Yin Weiyong immediately stood up and said, "Although this is the best restaurant in the Golden Merchant Guild, it is not a suitable place for detailed discussions. Please, Your Highness, move to my residence. My current residence is the former Prime Minister's residence, which has been converted into a new one. It is located in the Presidential Palace, within the Jing'an Garden. It is the most heavily guarded, quietest, and safest place in the entire capital, with absolutely no risk of being spied on by outsiders."

“Jing’an Garden?” Xiao Ce murmured to himself. The name was quite fitting.

“Exactly!” Yin Weiyong explained.

"After Kyoto was rebuilt, this area was specially planned to house important government officials and institutions, which were still in a state of chaos at the time... In order to protect those important personnel, we discussed and planned this area specifically."

Besides the presidential palace of the veteran officials, it also houses the marshal's residence when Marshal Han was in Beijing, the residences of Marshal Shen and Marshal Wei in Beijing, as well as the headquarters of the Tianji Academy and the permanent offices of the Alliance Council. It has three layers of security, with shadow guards and the most elite garrison troops working together to ensure comprehensive surveillance and multiple verifications for entry and exit. "With His Highness there, I can rest assured..."

Xiao Ce looked at Yin Pan'er, and Yin Pan'er nodded gently.

That was Xiao Ce's original intention; he planned to have Yin Weiyong give Xiaoyue a pass, and then they could simply go through...

Unexpectedly, Yin Weiyong came in person.

After all, Xiao Ce needed to make sure Yin Weiyong fully understood the robots and weapons.

Xiao Ce still planned to use a demonstration; after all, no matter how much he talked, it wasn't as realistic as seeing it for himself...

"Alright, then I'll leave the arrangements to you, Father-in-law."

“I dare not say it is a trouble! It is my duty as an old minister! Please wait a moment, Your Highness, and I will make arrangements immediately.”

As he spoke, he quickly walked to the door and whispered a few instructions to Lin Feng, who was waiting there.

Lin Feng accepted the order, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, but he carried it out swiftly, going out to make arrangements.

A short while later, two ordinary black sedans, identical to the ones that had arrived, quietly drove to a more secluded location at the back entrance of the hotel.

Lin Feng went to report.

Yin Weiyong then said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, do you think we can leave now?"

Xiao Ce was still somewhat unaccustomed to Yin Weiyong's respectful attitude, but he knew very well that these people's admiration for him would not make them feel at ease overnight.

Xiao Ce nodded to Yin Weiyong; he didn't have much to do here...

The group quietly went downstairs.

Yin Pan'er linked arms with Xiao Ce, with Xiao Yue following closely behind. A Tie silently walked beside Xiao Ce, while the three Mi brothers, like the most professional guards, stood seemingly casually, yet subtly protecting Xiao Ce, Yin Pan'er, and Yin Weiyong at the core, their sharp eyes scanning every possible blind spot around them.

The three androids from the creation base remained in the hotel room to guard the equipment and act as a covert backup.

At this moment, Xiao Ce and Xiao Yue got directly into Yin Weiyong's car, while the others got into Lin Feng's car.

Lin Feng, Director Mi, and several androids got into the other car driven by Xiao Ce and his group.

The car drove away from the Golden Restaurant and once again merged into Kyoto's bustling yet orderly traffic. This time, the destination was clearly the city's core area...

Xiao Ce and his group had been there once before, but they didn't go there rashly.

While in the carriage, Yin Weiyong suddenly remembered what Xiaoyue had just said, and then asked Xiao Ce, "By the way, Your Highness, where is Da Lei? I heard Xiaoyue say that Da Lei is here too."

Xiao Ce nodded: "That's right, he came too, but I sent him to find his wife and children..."

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Yin Weiyong then said to Xiao Ce, "You mean, Da Lei went to find General Dan?"

Xiao Ce nodded, looking at Yin Weiyong's expression, he probably guessed it...

"Could it be that General Dan has returned to the Western Regions?"

After listening to Xiao Ce's words, Yin Weiyong nodded and then said, "Your Highness, that's right... they have indeed returned to the Western Regions... They asked for my opinion before they left. Because General Dan has a very good relationship with the President of Nanxi in the Western Regions, and because Mr. Da Lei stayed behind... the Western Regions were developing very well at that time, so I had no reason to force them to stay..."

Xiao Ce smiled at Yin Weiyong and then said, "It's alright... If he couldn't find it, he'll naturally come back. Later, give our people some access rights."

Yin Weiyong nodded.

After mentioning the Western Regions, Xiao Ce said to Yin Weiyong, "Father-in-law, things are going well for them in the Western Regions."

Yin Weiyong nodded, then said, "Your Highness, the Western Regions Alliance was the first to be subdued by you and the first to be incorporated into our alliance. Their development has always been the best, and as our granary, they never cause any trouble... They are excellent. Because of their geographical location and being among the first areas to implement reforms, they enjoy a harmonious and prosperous society..."

"Like the Northern Desert King's Palace, it's one of the few places that rarely gives us any peace of mind..."

Hearing Yin Weiyong's words, Xiao Ce naturally understood the implication and said directly to Yin Weiyong, "It seems that the East Asian Alliance still has its headaches and troubles for you..."

Yin Weiyong nodded, then said, "Your Highness, that's true... those places you personally conquered, with your will in them, are better. But some alliances, they just have inherent flaws... they just need to be disciplined... they always feel like they'll be missing out..."

"Especially when life gets better, some of them might mistake the platform's capabilities for their own... Of course, Your Highness, these things are all within a controllable range. After all, the framework you established is good... it has no problems... so minor issues can be adjusted..."

"Not to mention, now that you're back... I believe that as soon as the news of your return gets out... those petty scoundrels will tremble with fear and run away in terror..."

Upon hearing Yin Weiyong's words, Xiao Ce smiled bitterly: "I might not even have that ability anymore... Besides, these are questions I need to leave to you; I have more important things to do..."

Yin Weiyong nodded after hearing Xiao Ce's words.

At this moment, Xiao Ce saw that the car had already entered that core area.

As the vehicle drove to the end of a road shaded by tall trees, a tall wall with an ancient appearance but a cold, hard metallic feel came into view.

Hidden lookout posts and patrol posts can be seen at the top of the wall.

Xiao Ce said, "I arrived here just now and intended to go over, but I was afraid it would cause unnecessary trouble, so I had Xiao Yue come over..."

Yin Weiyong said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, you could have had Qi Lin send me an urgent secret letter back then... and I would definitely have come to pick you up secretly..."

As he spoke, Yin Weiyong suddenly stopped what he was about to say and then said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, did you have some misunderstanding about me back then?"

Seeing Yin Weiyong's words, Xiao Ce smiled and didn't hide anything, saying frankly, "That's right, I won't hide it from you... I'm just worried that the original owner of this body, Xiao Ce, came here and might have bribed you... or brainwashed you..."

Yin Weiyong looked extremely nervous and quickly said no.

As he spoke, he would occasionally point to the sky and swear an oath in excitement.

Seeing this, Yin Pan'er smiled and said to Yin Weiyong, "Father, don't get agitated... You've already proven yourself..."

Yin Weiyong nodded, and at that moment, their car passed through the first checkpoint.

The first checkpoint was guarded by well-equipped garrison troops dressed in new dark gray uniforms.

Yin Weiyong did not appear. Lin Feng lowered the car window and showed a special metal badge. After the guards carefully checked it and confirmed that it was correct, they waved for them to pass. The heavy gate of the wall slid open silently inward.

Inside the walls, it's a completely different scene...

The area is shaded by lush trees, with wide, smooth roads dotted with mansions of varying styles, all exuding a grand and dignified air, and several modern buildings with clearly defined functions...

The air seemed fresher and quieter, a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle outside.

The car drove for a few more minutes, passing through the second checkpoint guarded by shadow guards dressed in black, exuding a restrained yet powerful aura...

This inspection was more stringent, involving not only re-verification of identities but also a simple scan of the vehicle.

When the shadow guard's gaze swept over the three silent people in the car—A Tie, Director Mi, and himself—he paused noticeably, a hint of doubt and wariness flashing in his eyes.

As for Xiao Ce and Yin Pan'er, Xiao Ce used the Spirit Projection technology, and their appearances changed while they were in the car.

That really startled Yin Weiyong.

Therefore, concealing the truth is not a problem at all.

After passing the inspection.

Finally, the convoy stopped in front of a mansion that retained the traditional layout of the Xiao Kingdom's residence while incorporating modern architectural elements.

At the gate of the mansion, several servants dressed in uniform and with respectful expressions stood waiting with their hands at their sides.

"Your Highness, Pan'er, we've arrived."

Yin Weiyong got out of the car first and personally opened the car door for Xiao Ce and Yin Pan'er.

The trusted subordinates at the door were stunned by what they saw, but they dared not show it.

Seeing Xiao Ce looking at the servants, Yin Weiyong said, "Your Highness, these people are all absolutely trustworthy... You don't need to worry."

Xiao Ce nodded as he looked at Yin Weiyong.

Yin Weiyong continued, "Besides, Your Highness, in your current state, they wouldn't recognize you no matter what..."

Xiao Ce smiled and nodded, then walked into the mansion, which was quite large.

The interior is elegant and sophisticated, prioritizing comfort and practicality without being overly luxurious.

Yin Weiyong led everyone directly to a highly private study located deep within the mansion. The heavy solid wood door closed, isolating them from the outside world.

The study was filled with the gentle fragrance of sandalwood incense...

Yin Weiyong invited Xiao Ce and Yin Pan'er to sit at the head of the table, while he himself sat at the foot of the table.

Xiaoyue stood beside Yin Pan'er.

Like the most loyal guard, A'Tie stood silently one step behind Xiao Ce.

Director Mi, Mi Long, and Mi Hu stood tacitly inside the study entrance.