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Xiao Ce was clearly surprised to hear what the Four Grand Masters said.

He had always assumed that the four councilors knew his identity before they arrived.

Seeing Xiao Ce's bewildered expression, the fourth council member said, "Initially, we wanted to find Yin Pan'er, to have her come and tell us about the situation there. Then we would send troops from the twelve families to attack those islands."

"However, after seeing you, I received news about you, as well as a shift in our strategic direction..."

After hearing what the Fourth Director said, Xiao Ce subconsciously looked at the confidant next to the Fourth Director.

But it was clearly not that person, because the trusted confidant from before was also absent...

Xiao Ce was somewhat surprised by what the Four Grand Secretaries said, after all, these matters were a mix of truth and falsehood, and he didn't know whether they were true or false...

The Fourth Councilor looked at Xiao Ce's expression, smiled, and said, "You probably think what I'm saying is a bit incoherent, but you don't need to worry about that. You just need to know that these things are true, and that's enough..."

Xiao Ce smiled and nodded: "Fourth Councilor, alright, I don't care about the process, I just need to know the result!"

With that, the Fourth Master said to Xiao Ce, "Alright, Mr. Xiao Ce, that's great! Now, can we wish each other a pleasant cooperation?"

Xiao Ce nodded, then shook hands with the four key figures.

"From now on, let's just do our own thing! We'll leave it at that!"

Xiao Ce addressed the four key figures.

The four cardinals smiled and nodded at Xiao Ce, then said, "Indeed, it's an unspoken understanding..."

After listening to the Fourth Grand Councilor's words, Xiao Ce continued to ask, "By the way, Fourth Grand Councilor, may I tell Yin Pan'er about these things?"

The Fourth Pivot said with a smile, "It's up to you. You can tell whoever you want... as long as it aligns with your desired interests."

After listening to the words of the Four Pillars, Xiao Ce nodded.

Seeing that Xiao Ce had suddenly fallen into deep thought again, the Fourth Master continued to ask, "Mr. Xiao Ce, do you have any further instructions?"

Xiao Ce said to the four strategists, "Why do I always feel like I'm being used as a pawn by you?"

The four council members did not deny Xiao Ce's idea, and said with a smile, "Is this what you call a win-win situation? Actually, if I hadn't followed your advice today, you would have continued doing what you're doing now... This is a win-win situation."

Xiao Ce smiled when he heard the four councilors say this, and then said, "Not bad, you really know how to persuade people... Listening to your words really gives people hope."

The fourth council member smiled at Xiao Ce and then asked, "Mr. Xiao Ce, is there anything else you would like to say?"

Hearing the Fourth Privy Councilor's words, Xiao Ce smiled helplessly: "Fourth Privy Councilor, you really do have a deep understanding of human nature... You can still see through people's hearts..."

The Fourth Pivot Master chuckled and said, "I suppose so... So, we're both pretty smart... We just need to tell the truth..."

After hearing what the Fourth Master said, Xiao Ce smiled and then got straight to the point: "Have we met before?"

The four council members looked at Xiao Ce curiously after hearing what he said.

"Mr. Xiao Ce, what's wrong? Do you think it might be that you know me?"

Xiao Ce smiled at the four council members and said, "Indeed, your voice sounds somewhat familiar..."

Xiao Ce originally thought that the four councilors would either deny it directly or admit it directly.

But to everyone's surprise, the Fourth Pivot gave an ambiguous answer.

"Mr. Xiao Ce, it's possible we've met somewhere before..."

The Fourth Pivot could have denied it, but he gave such an ambiguous answer.

This precisely demonstrates that they may indeed have seen it.

However, it is clear that the four cardinals do not want to talk about it now.

Since he didn't want to talk about it, Xiao Ce wouldn't be foolish enough to ask again.

So Xiao Ce smiled at him, then cupped his hands and said, "Gentlemen, since there's nothing else, I'll be taking my leave now..."

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, the four strategists smiled and said nothing more.

"Okay! I'll have someone contact you secretly if I get any news... What do you think of that Fuck?"

Xiao Ce nodded: "If you think it's okay, then it's fine..."

The Fourth Master said to Xiao Ce, "Alright, I understand..."

There wasn't much small talk.

Xiao Ce then left.

At this moment, they were being escorted by trusted confidants, and the route they took was most likely one that avoided the sight of all those people.

...

At this moment, Yin Pan'er was in the cabin, as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

They kept pacing back and forth in the same spot.

Da Lei had been watching from the window the whole time, so the four confidants brought Xiao Ce back.

He saw it immediately as well.

"I'm coming!"

Da Lei shouted excitedly, and Yin Pan'er immediately opened the door.

At that moment, Xiao Ce had just reached the door.

As soon as Xiao Ce arrived at the door, he saw Yin Pan'er looking anxious.

Xiao Ce gave Yin Pan'er a knowing smile, then said, "Look how nervous you are...you're still not confident in yourself..."

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Yin Pan'er gave a bitter smile: "It's good that you're alright..."

Xiao Ce returned to Zhang Zhihong's cabin, and the confidant of the Fourth Privy Councilor left.

Yin Pan'er looked at Xiao Ce, but didn't wait for him to speak.

Xiao Ce smiled and said to Yin Pan'er, "Do you want to know what that person wants from me?"

Yin Pan'er nodded.

He then subconsciously looked at Fak beside him.

Fak understood immediately and said he needed to go out for some fresh air.

Xiao Ce did not keep Fak, after all, this matter was of great importance.

Although Xiao Ce genuinely wanted to use him, Fak's current situation was far from one that Xiao Ce could unconditionally trust.

So they let Fak leave.

After Fak left, Xiao Ce told Yin Pan'er and Da Lei what had just happened.

After hearing what Xiao Ce said, Yin Pan'er looked surprised and astonished.

Even Da Lei didn't recover for a long time.

After a long while, Yin Pan'er said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, are you kidding me?"

Xiao Ce smiled and nodded: "I'm not in that mood yet..."

Yin Pan'er asked Xiao Ce, "What is his purpose?"

Xiao Ce smiled at Yin Pan'er and then said, "His goal is very simple: to use us to eliminate some deep-seated problems within the Illuminati. They don't even need to do anything... Just as they said, it is indeed possible to achieve a win-win situation."

Yin Pan'er smiled slightly at Xiao Ce, then said, "Do you think he's trustworthy?"

Xiao Ce nodded: "That's right, I think it's believable... Moreover, I now suspect that they also know about the original owner of this body..."

Yin Pan'er nodded: "I think so too... The enemy of my enemy is my friend... So, you decide now..."

Xiao Ce smiled slightly at Yin Pan'er, then said, "Of course, let's just go along with his act... It's harmless to us anyway... Since it's harmless, it's actually beneficial... So, we might as well do it..."

Yin Pan'er said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, are you really determined to eliminate all those people here and support our people?"

Xiao Ce nodded: "That doesn't have to be like that... Besides, let's see what they plan to do first... and then we'll respond accordingly... Anyway, we have the upper hand right now..."

Yin Pan'er nodded.

At this moment, Da Lei said to Xiao Ce and Yin Pan'er, "Gentlemen, is there something you haven't considered...?"

Xiao Ce and Yin Pan'er listened to Da Lei's words, who had been listening quietly, and then asked with some surprise, "What's the problem...?"

Da Lei said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, it means their headquarters is no longer capable of resolving this matter, which is why they've asked you to do it..."

Xiao Ce said to Da Lei, "To be honest, I did think that way before... but thinking about it the other way around, it doesn't make sense. As the saying goes, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. No matter how powerful or influential Frank is now, he can't possibly overthrow the entire Illuminati... Even if they're at their worst, they're not incapable of dealing with Frank and his group... Besides, he's very clear about the situation around me..."

"No one but my closest confidants could know this information so clearly. So, it's obvious they also met with some people and received some news..."

Xiao Ce, also feeling a bit of a headache, laughed and said, "Who cares... it's a good thing anyway..."

Yin Pan'er said to Xiao Ce, "How should we make use of this advantage now..."

Xiao Ce smiled and said to Yin Pan'er, "Right now, we have the advantage of knowing their purpose and their movements openly. Isn't that like playing cards with your hand in front of you? That's our advantage... Of course, as I said before, we need to know the specifics of the situation."

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Yin Pan'er smiled broadly and said, "Alright! Then I'll do whatever you say..."

Seeing Yin Pan'er's thoughtful expression, Xiao Ce spoke directly to her, "Pan'er, what are you still worried about..."

Yin Pan'er said to Xiao Ce, "Do you think the Four Cardinals will let me lead this war...?"

Xiao Ce shook his head and said, "Why would you think that? I don't think so."

Yin Pan'er said, "I just think that the Fourth Pivot is very likely to do this... After all, even though he has reached an agreement with you, he is definitely afraid that you won't help... Besides, this is also a favor."

After hearing Yin Pan'er's words, Xiao Ce smiled and said, "If that's really the case, then perhaps it really is good news..."