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Xiao Ce was stunned for a moment: "What a coincidence? But at this time, it's obvious what they're planning to do?"

"It's nothing more than hearing that you're cooperating with us, or perhaps you're trying to smear me..."

Tojo Kou nodded: "That's right, I actually think so too. So, Your Highness, do you want me to go?"

Xiao Ce said to Tojo Koichi, "It wouldn't hurt for you to go... and see what they have to say?"

Upon seeing this, Tojo Koichi looked slightly embarrassed: "Your Highness, I naturally understand your meaning. However, what I mean is, I'm worried they might pose a threat to me..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ce's expression grew increasingly awkward as he indicated that he couldn't be sure either.

However, if Koichi Tojo wants to go, he can send some people out.

If so, he makes any unusual moves.

Xiao Ce's men could rush in and save him at any time.

Xiao Ce paused for a moment, then continued, "Of course, I can't advise you against going... Otherwise, he might actually give you some useful information, and if I stop him, you might suspect I'm up to something. However, I can arrange for someone to secretly protect you..."

Xiao Ce seemed to have said a lot, but upon closer examination, he hadn't said a single word.

Koichi Tojo pondered for a moment: "Then I'll have to trouble Your Highness, the King of the Northern Desert."

Actually, he had discussed it with their staff before coming.

Although they said they were willing to believe Xiao Ce, they figured it wouldn't hurt to listen to what that person had to say.

Xiao Ce then summoned Da Lei to arrange for some unfamiliar experts to protect Tojo Koichi.

Koichi Tojo smiled and explained to Xiao Ce that he was just going to see what they were up to.

At that time, the people from Blood Ghost Pavilion told Tojo Koichi something.

Koichi Tojo would tell Xiao Ce everything exactly as it was.

Xiao Ce smiled and said it wasn't necessary, but Tojo Koichi insisted.

With that, Da Lei took Tojo Koichi and went over there.

Watching them leave, Yin Weiyong said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, are you just going to let them go like this? What if the Blood Nether Pavilion finds out about your plan..."

Xiao Ce chuckled and replied, "Do you think they can read my mind? You don't even know my plans, let alone them..."

Yin Weiyong listened and felt that it was indeed true.

Then, Yin Weiyong asked Xiao Ce what he had been talking about regarding the Blood Nether Pavilion.

"I want to close the net and wipe out all their people in Kyoto..."

Yin Weiyong quickly waved his hand and said, "Absolutely not..."

Seeing Yin Weiyong's reaction, Xiao Ce asked with some surprise, "Why not?"

Yin Weiyong said to Xiao Ce, "The people of the Blood Nether Pavilion are far more terrifying than you imagine. If you want to eradicate them completely, shouldn't you consider our interests?"

Xiao Ce nodded: "That's right, we're leaving... If they want to assassinate you, you'll have a hard time protecting yourselves."

Yin Weiyong smiled helplessly and said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, they weren't originally targeting us... Actually, the Blood Nether Pavilion has a very strict system. Getting them to kill someone isn't that simple, and the price is extremely high..."

"Therefore, they generally won't take action against us."

Xiao Ce waved his hand to express his disagreement: "Father-in-law, you are now equivalent to the emperor of Xiao Kingdom... It is very necessary for them to kill you."

Yin Weiyong explained to Xiao Ce, "However, if you fight them, you'll make them your enemies... These kinds of people are vengeful. I think killing them would be more beneficial than harmful; if they want to kill us, then we'll just have to..."

"What I mean is, let's leave them alone for now...let them go..."

Xiao Ce frowned slightly: "Isn't that being passive? I hate putting my fate in someone else's hands..."

Yin Weiyong smiled and said, "Your Highness, nothing in life can go as planned! Besides, their target isn't us... I still suggest you don't take action against them. We should prioritize the overall situation right now."

"Moreover, with your abilities, Your Highness, they set up the Blood Nether Pavilion, and we can set up a similar one ourselves... to fight openly against openly, and covertly against covertly!"

Xiao Ce said to Yin Weiyong, "So, you mean we should just ignore them? Including that Nie Bing?"

Yin Weiyong nodded: "That's right, Your Highness... will you withdraw all the people monitoring them?"

Xiao Ce shook his head and said, "If that's the case, don't take action against them. Let them keep observing the situation, and then I'll have them follow your orders... I originally planned to capture them all and take them with me!"

"I interrogated them along the way, and even if the Blood Nether Pavilion wanted revenge, they would naturally come to me... so in a way, I helped you indirectly..."

"Of course, if you don't support me taking action, I can leave those people here!"

Yin Weiyong nodded: "I always listened to you before, but listen to me this time. I'll handle this."

Xiao Ce looked at Yin Weiyong's expression and nodded.

He understood this, since Yin Pan'er's whereabouts were currently unknown, and he didn't want to provoke the Blood Nether Pavilion with extreme measures.

What if Yin Pan'er ends up in the hands of the Blood Nether Pavilion?

Therefore, the consequences of their anger will be beyond their ability to bear.

"Alright, since that's what you think, father-in-law, then I naturally have no objections... However, you should be careful..."

Yin Weiyong nodded with a smile.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Yin Weiyong said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, please take care. No matter what happens, I will not allow the Xiao Kingdom, which we have finally unified, to fall apart again."

Xiao Ce nodded: "By the way, if you have any questions, go to Xiao Yang. I didn't tell those Japanese people about our relationship with the Western Regions. We can command the troops from the Western Regions..."

Yin Weiyong nodded: "Alright, Your Highness, with the path you've paved for me, I'm sure I'll have a very smooth journey!"

Before Xiao Ce could speak, Da Lei appeared at the door.

Xiao Ce then asked Da Lei, "Has everything been arranged?"

Da Lei nodded.

Seeing this, Yin Weiyong bowed and took his leave, as he still had many things to do.

"Prime Minister Yin, I will have Da Lei make arrangements for those people before I contact you again!"

Yin Weiyong nodded and left.

Da Lei asked in confusion, "Your Highness, who should I arrange?"

Xiao Ce then said to Da Lei, "Don't close the net anymore. Hand over those who are following the Blood Nether Pavilion to Prime Minister Yin."

Da Lei didn't show much surprise; he simply nodded.

"Your Highness, everything has been arranged with Tojo Koichi. He should have met with him by now?"

Listening to Da Lei's straightforward report, Xiao Ce nodded.

"Okay, so, can we hear their conversation?"

Da Lei nodded: "We've already arranged for people to hear us."

Xiao Ce immediately looked curious: "I'm actually looking forward to seeing what other tricks those Blood Nether Pavilion people can pull."

Da Lei chimed in, "Your Highness, don't get your hopes up too high. When it comes to using your brains, those members of the Hidden Dragon Society might be able to do it... but those members of the Blood Nether Pavilion really aren't."

Xiao Ce smiled and then agreed.

...

At this time, Koichi Tojo went to meet the Wind Demon at the agreed place.

This time, Feng Gui was alone again.

However, his expression was not pleasant after seeing Koichi Tojo.

After inviting Koichi Tojo to sit down, Fuki spoke up, "Young Master Koichi Tojo, we should have reached an agreement, right? Why didn't you follow through and instead joined forces with Xiao Ce here?"

Koichi Tojo smiled and said, "Mr. Wang, if I'm not mistaken, what I promised you before was that I would wait for the Slavic people to attack Xiao before I would join them. They haven't started fighting yet, so I can't just attack now, can I?"

"Furthermore, how did you know that Xiao Ce and I were allies? There's no need for us to tell you the secrets of Fusang. What? You did offer me some advice and help, but you won't turn us into your puppets just because of these small favors. You can tell us what to do."

Koichi Tojo's eyes grew colder, and his voice became equally icy as he spoke.

Fuuki looked embarrassed: "Young Master Tojo Koichi, you've misunderstood. I didn't mean that..."

Koichi Tojo said, "Mr. Wang, let's get straight to the point."

The Wind Demon said to Tojo Koichi, "Young Master Tojo Koichi, have you reached an agreement to attack the Slavic country?"

Koichi Tojo smiled faintly: "Mr. Wang, aren't you supposed to have excellent connections? Don't you know about this?"

Feng Gui nodded: "Of course, we know that, I just wanted to confirm with you..."

Looking at Tojo Koichi's suspicious expression.

Fuki continued, "Young Master Tojo Koichi, we just want to help you... we have no other intentions. Moreover, your answer is extremely important for the information I am about to share. So, please be sure to tell the truth."

Koichi Tojo remained silent for a moment, glanced at Fuki a few more times, and then nodded.

Seeing this, Feng Gui became somewhat agitated and said to Tojo Koichi, "Mr. Tojo Koichi, that's right! Please don't trust Xiao Ce! Xiao Ce won't attack the Slavic country. They are close partners... their cooperation is now deeply intertwined, so no matter what, please take back your supplies and stop providing any assistance to Xiao Ce..."

"His entire purpose is just a weapon to deceive you..."

Upon hearing Feng Gui's words, Tojo Koichi's expression became meaningful: "Oh? Didn't you say that the Slavic Parliament would attack Xiao Kingdom? Weren't Ries and Eva killed by you?"

"What, are they still working together seamlessly?"

Fuuki said to Tojo Koichi, "It's about this..."

Feng Gui said with a somewhat embarrassed expression, "I don't know what happened, but a huge problem has arisen... Rhys and Eva are not dead! We were the first to receive this news!"

Upon hearing Feng Gui's words, Tojo Koichi said, "Oh? Mr. Wang, you certainly know how to joke, don't you? Back then, you were so certain you followed me, that Rhys and Eva were dead... and not only were you sure, but even Xiao Ce was absolutely certain they were really dead, and he even spent a long time investigating..."

"How come they're alive again?"

Feng Gui's expression was grim as he said, "We are still investigating the specifics, but what is certain is that Rhys and Eva are doing well in the Slavic country. It's now clear that the two people who came before were imposters... So, obviously, they've been hiding some facts from you."

"Xiao Ce is using you... Young Master Tojo Koichi, please give me a month, and I will figure out Xiao Ce's intentions! He..."

Koichi Tojo was getting impatient.

"What exactly do you want to do?"

Feng Gui said, "That means don't trust Xiao Ce, don't give him any help, and withdraw your support for them..."

Koichi Tojo laughed and asked, "Anything else?"

Seeing this, Fuuki listened very attentively, and then said to Tojo Koichi, "That's all for now... But you have to believe me... I'll show you that I'm real soon."

Koichi Tojo smiled and said, "Alright, I promise you. So, what can you do for me?"

Feng Gui said to Tojo Koichi, "Of course, it's still the same as before. Whoever you want to kill... our Blood Ghost Pavilion can help you pick and kill them!"

Koichi Tojo scoffed at it, precisely because he thought it was no big deal.

However, in reality, this is extremely valuable.

It can be considered quite sincere, after all, Blood Ghost Pavilion is good at killing.

Unfortunately, Koichi Tojo now completely regards this Wind Demon as a big conman.

Actually, this Wind Demon is just not good at fooling people.

If Xiao Ce were to negotiate this condition, he could easily sway Tojo Koichi...

But unfortunately, there are no "what ifs".

Koichi Tojo had no desire to talk to him anymore, so he replied perfunctorily, "Okay, sure..."

Fuki asked Tojo Koichi, "So, Mr. Tojo Koichi, do you agree not to support him?"

Koichi Tojo said to the Wind Demon, "I believe what you said, that Xiao Ce is a dishonest person. But you don't know why we're supporting Xiao Ce, do you?"

The wind demon was taken aback for a moment, then nodded.

Koichi Tojo said, "Go find your evidence as soon as possible. We've never trusted Xiao Ce either. We're supporting him for our own reasons, okay?"

Feng Gui nodded: "Then may I ask, what is your purpose in supporting them?"

Koichi Tojo shook his head: "Since you already know it's presumptuous of you, then don't ask anymore."

Feng Gui immediately looked embarrassed.

"Don't believe him! He's lying to you. He'll never attack the Slavic countries!"