Tang Fei was very angry.

He hated it the most when others questioned his character and attacked his quality.

Even though he indeed lacked these things.

He came from the Old Earth, survival is the primary creed of life.

Talking about these things with the predators, they would just without hesitation cut off your head and take every piece of dried meat from your pocket.

Sometimes even the corpse itself is jerky.

He didn't expect Shen Xinglan to fight back like a gossip, unlike the noble and aloof person he once was.

He used to disdain explanations.

"Judging a gentleman with the heart of a petty person. Shen Qingping and I are as close as brothers, his parents are my parents, Uncle and Aunt were harmed by you, my heart aches ... Do you think you can sow discord between us this way?"

Tang Fei couldn't get involved in the death of Shen Qingping's parents with Shen Xinglan, because that would only put himself in the same position of misdeeds as Shen Xinglan.

Such things are inherently unclear.

The more you say, the more suspicious and hateful Shen Qingping becomes... leading to resentment.

It's easy to plant a thorn in others' hearts.

He could only employ the trick of 'If you want to think that way, I have no choice', and then find a new battlefield, drawing Shen Xinglan into a field he was familiar with to fight.

"If Shen Qingping wanted to go back, he would have long gone back... He's utterly disappointed with your Shen Family, so he strives to leave your corrupt and decadent family..."

"Others either fear your Shen Family's power or cozy up to gain dragon-accompanying success... If Shen Qingping wanted these, wouldn't it be a hundred times easier for him than for others?"

"He just wants governance to be clean and transparent, the rivers and seas are calm, every citizen to live peacefully and with dignity... rather than everything being controlled by your aristocratic families..."

"Aristocratic families?"

Shen Xinglan squinted his eyes.

Your Tang Family was once an aristocratic family too, wasn't it?

Not only were you an aristocratic family, but you were the number one aristocratic family in the Empire.

If not, why would the Royal Family be wary of you?

And the Qin and Lu families close to you, which one of them is not an aristocratic family? Lu Clan is even a millennium-old Mechanical Ancestor family...

As for the person standing behind you, isn't she the Empire Princess... who else has nobler status than her?

"..."

Shen Qingping was filled with great sorrow and anger, his heart like scorched earth.

But hearing Tang Fei's words, he still felt slightly dazed...

"Is this what I think?"

"Am I so great?"

Tang Fei... does he really understand me?

He understands me better than myself.

"Language is indeed a foolish thing."

Shen Xinglan shook his head gently, knowing that talking to Tang Fei about this was meaningless, because he had countless reasons to deny the accusations against him.

It didn't really matter how Tang Fei argued, what mattered was how Shen Qingping and his Dushan Army thought.

Unfortunately, Shen Qingping apparently preferred to believe Tang Fei.

Who knows what method Tang Fei used to brainwash him.

He used to be a very clever guy.

"There was an old saying once circulated in Blue Star: What you can't get on the battlefield, you can't get at the negotiation table either."

"Indeed." Tang Fei nodded in agreement: "Words cannot avenge, only daggers can."

As soon as the words fell, the battlefield atmosphere instantly became tense and murderous.

Shen Qingping drew the long sword at his waist, looked fiercely at Shen Xinglan, and said bitterly: "I'll be the vanguard."

"Let me." Tang Fei patted Shen Qingping's shoulder and said softly, "I understand your feelings. But the Dushan Army still needs you to lead..."

"Don't worry. What you want to do is exactly what I want to do. I'll settle both new and old grudges with him."

Shen Qingping was unwilling in his heart, yet helpless.

He knew he was no match for Shen Xinglan, Tang Fei was actually protecting him.

His cousin may not be great in other aspects, but he indeed had a great talent in cultivation and breaking boundaries.

He could become the Kirin Son of the Shen Family, receiving focused cultivation and support from the family, not just because he's Shen Wuxiang's grandson, but mainly because he has exceptional qualities.

From childhood to now, he was the figure admired by countless heroes under the Star Sky.

"Very well."

Shen Xinglan extended his hand, and the Taia Sword behind him flew into his hand.

"I also want to see... how far you have grown."

"I will certainly not disappoint you."

Tang Fei looked at the half of Shen Xinglan's face covered in a mask, thinking, the Phoenix Empire's First Handsome Man back then, has turned into this... his mentality must have undergone a tremendous change, right?

Although I don't know to what extent his face was destroyed, considering the Shen Family's technological and medical levels, it could be restored to its original state.

Making a fake face is no problem either.

However, he would rather wear a mask that invites gossip than undergo treatment...

Is he warning himself?

Ashamed to encourage progress?

Tang Fei also drew the Yin Erosion Sword at his waist.

When he left the Old Earth, he did not bring this sword with him to hide his identity.

Later, Little Fatty and Phoenix went to the Red Gobi to support and brought the Yin Erosion Sword for him.

As soon as the pitch-black sword was in his hand, a familiar chill seeped into his palm.

Under the pull of wisps of gas, the Yin Yang Qi inside Tang Fei also began to swirl and spin.

He once again experienced that feeling of being filled.

"Come on."

Tang Fei, holding the Yin Erosion Sword, lunged towards Shen Xinglan.

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Qi Mountain.

Bamboo House.

This is the Mountain Qi Camp used to entertain important guests, where the Aus Empire's Eldest Prince, Caesar, is arranged to reside.

Caesar was sleeping soundly in the arms of two women. He drank a lot of whiskey yesterday and played a good game of cards with these two women, whose gentle temperament was completely different from the Aus style.

These women were sent by the Phoenix people. He knew their purpose: one was to anesthetize his mind, and the other was to gain the upper hand at the negotiation table...

Ha, what foolish fellows.

He is determined to become a great Monarch like his father, King Lionheart, so how could he indulge in such petty benefits?

However, these Phoenix women are really not bad.

Their bodies are like they are made of water.

At this moment, the bedroom door was pushed open heavily.

His most trusted warrior, the head of the guards, Puge, rushed in and said urgently: "Your Highness, Your Highness... the Phoenix people are here..."

Caesar opened his eyes groggily and said displeased: "Puge, do you know what you're doing? You've disrupted my beautiful dream. If the Phoenix people want to come, let them come. What's the big deal?"

"They forced their way in... and have injured our guards..."

"Hmm?"

Caesar suddenly woke up in shock.

This has always been the territory of the Phoenix people; it's not surprising that they want to come to express goodwill.

However, they not only forced their way in but also injured his guards...

What is this about?

Do they no longer want to cooperate?

This kind of behavior, which can easily lead to diplomatic disputes, is something everyone would cautiously restrain from... Since they don't care at all, it proves that they are ready to tear off their masks.

"What happened?"

Last night, everyone was painstakingly negotiating, and today they're ready to fight?

While Caesar was still in a daze, a group of Phoenix Empire soldiers, armed with spears and armor, had already rushed over.

They lined up in two rows, their gun barrels firmly aimed at the still-bedridden Prince Caesar and the guard commander Puge, who wanted to draw his gun to counterattack.

"What do you want to do? Do you know what you're doing?"

"This is our Aus Empire's Prince Caesar... doing this will cause diplomatic disputes..."

"Our Aus Empire will absolutely not tolerate this happening... You will have to pay a heavy price..."

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Puge still wanted to roar out something, but an officer walked over and struck his forehead with a rifle butt.

Blood flowed from his head!

Two other soldiers rushed over, disarmed him, and dragged him aside like a dead dog.

Caesar's face turned grim.

He knew, things had gotten serious.

Bam!

Bam!

Bam!

The oppressive sound of footsteps drew near.

Shen Wuxiang walked to the front of the bed and upon seeing two naked women who were equally terrified, he frowned slightly and said, "Leave."

Thus, the two women wrapped themselves in blankets and ran out.

"General... General Shen..."

Caesar looked at Shen Wuxiang and said in a trembling voice: "What are you doing? Do you realize... doing this will damage the friendship between the two countries?"

"Friendship?" Shen Wuxiang's eyes were deep, a mocking smile curved on his lips: "I'd like to ask Prince Caesar if this is how you make friends?"

"If that's the case, then I'd rather not have a friend like the Prince."

"General, I don't understand, what exactly happened?"

"Really don't know?" Shen Wuxiang thoughtfully observed Prince Caesar and said aloud: "While you're here negotiating with us, the Aus Empire's warships attacked our Beihai Fleet and took our Liyu Port..."

"Is this the way the Aus Empire befriends others?"

"Impossible, that's impossible. I was entrusted by my father to visit the general, we're here to cooperate, it's absolutely impossible to do such things..."

"Prince Caesar means... I am deceiving you?" Shen Wuxiang's voice was low, with suppressed anger.

Yes, they lost contact with Liyu Port.

When they saw a large number of Aus Empire ships appearing in Liyu Port on the map, they immediately contacted the Beihai Fleet over there.

Initially, there was a response, but soon all communication signals were cut off, and Liyu Port was completely lost.

That's Liyu Port, Phoenix Empire's northern gate...

With Liyu Port under control, they can station troops there securely.

Whether the Aus Empire's navy or fleets sneaking in from other regions, they could swagger across the Empire's territory.

This is hard for Shen Wuxiang to accept.

It's more painful than losing three cities.

"No, I didn't mean that." Caesar, disregarding covering his body, grabbed a robe and quickly walked to Shen Wuxiang, saying aloud: "I just want to understand what happened... I'm here to be friends with the general, it's impossible to backstab a friend."

"If it really is as the general said, then we can't become friends, nor can we cooperate... My own situation will become extremely dangerous."

"General, you should understand, I wouldn't do something so foolish."

"Who knows? You might just be bait that King Lionheart threw out..."

"No, absolutely not." Caesar refused to believe such speculation even more.

If this is true, then it means he was abandoned by his father.

Father would absolutely not do such a thing.

"Is that so?"

"Yes, General. I firmly believe Father stands on my side." Caesar's expression was anxious, but his eyes looked sincerely at Shen Wuxiang, saying aloud: "There must be some misunderstanding."

"I hope that's the case." Shen Wuxiang nodded and looked at Prince Caesar, saying: "Otherwise... I'll have to use the Prince's head to recover Liyu Port."

"No problem." Caesar agreed through gritted teeth: "Before that, I'd like to have a call with my father."

Shen Wuxiang nodded and said: "Certainly. This is also why I came here."

"I also wish to send greetings to King Lionheart and ask him... what exactly does he want?"

"..."

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