This peculiar theory was something Zhu Rong had never heard of, yet it made a lot of sense to him.

His delight was evident as he looked at Yang Fei.

"If you, sir, can persuade the descendants of the Dragon Race to serve our Wu Clan, even with a salary of ten million a year, I am willing to pay."

Yang Fei rolled his eyes: "You'll have to discuss that with Dan Dan yourself."

"However, I can tell you that for a professional like Dan Dan, a yearly salary of ten million is not much. Even one of the CEO under me earns more than that."

Zhu Rong patted his chest in assurance.

"If Mr. Dan Dan is willing to serve our Wu Clan, no matter the cost, I am willing to spend it, as his Dragon Talisman holds great significance for us."

Yang Fei laughed heartily, knowing that such rhetoric might not sway Dan Dan, but he didn't say much more.

Nuannuan was very pleased to see Yang Fei finally make peace with Zhu Rong.

Suddenly, she remembered something, her face changed.

"By the way, how did you end up here? Has the Ancestral Altar been captured by you already?"

Zhu Rong's face showed extreme respect.

"The Twelve Branches besieged the Ancestral Altar, but the Temple Knights of the altar only made a symbolic defense before the Old Witch Master announced his surrender."

Nuannuan was shocked: "What about great-grandfather? Was he harmed in any way?"

Zhu Rong shook his head: "Rest assured."

"The Old Witch Master did not wish to resist and saw no reason to kill the children of the Wu Clan; his compassion is deeply respected by us."

"The Old Witch Master is still imprisoned in the Demon Tower, with no shortage of daily necessities."

Nuannuan's tears welled up uncontrollably, she stomped her foot: "I must find great-grandfather."

With that, Nuannuan grabbed Yang Fei's hand and turned to leave.

"Witch Master, please stay."

Zhu Rong unhurriedly blocked Nuannuan's path, Nuannuan glared: "Do you dare stop me?"

Zhu Rong lowered his eyes, feeling a bit anxious.

"I dare not, but the siege by the Twelve Branches on the Ancestral Altar isn't an ordinary affair; the situation is extremely complex."

"Even if we, the Five Great Witch Kings, submit to the Witch Master, it doesn't mean the other Witch Kings are willing to submit."

Nuannuan turned sharply: "Then, what do you suggest I do?"

Zhu Rong gazed deeply at Nuannuan.

"The Witch Master has comprehended the Great Witch's Martial Dao True Meaning, a millennial talent for the Great Witch. With you as the new Witch Master, I, Zhu Rong, am utterly convinced."

"However, other Witch Kings might need some time to accept the Witch Master."

Yang Fei sneered from the side.

"Why waste time? Nuannuan holds the Martial God Ring, and her Great Witch's Martial Dao True Meaning is invincible."

"Anyone discontented should come out and compete with our Nuannuan, Competing for Leadership is a much better approach."

Zhu Rong shook his head: "I also thought about this idea, but using force to suppress won't gain true allegiance, and later rebellion is likely. I hope the Grand Master can win them over with virtue..."

Before he could finish, Yang Fei snorted coldly.

"Winning them over with virtue requires one's credible ability. If Nuannuan doesn't beat them into submission, will these guys listen to her?"

"I fear if she preaches virtue before them, she might just end up with a crooked mouth and knocked-out teeth."

Zhu Rong had no words to refute Yang Fei, but Nuannuan nodded.

"I also feel one should win them over with virtue, but I'm too young. I'll first use strength, and then speak of virtue after knocking them down."

The unscrupulous couple found the conversation amusing and laughed heartily together.

Zhu Rong was helpless, shaking his head repeatedly as Nuannuan pulled Yang Fei's hand and stepped onto the high platform.

She waved to the crowd below and shouted loudly: "The Zhu Rong Gate has already submitted to me, who else wishes to teach me a lesson, please come up!"

Nuannuan swiftly defeated Gonggong and Zhu Rong in succession, and seeing her mighty power, the other three Witch Kings, whose Martial Arts Realm was between Gonggong and Zhu Rong, dared not act rashly.

Zhu Rong respectfully knelt before Nuannuan, paying homage to her according to ancient rites.

"The Zhu Rong Gate is willing to serve the Saintess as the Witch Master, the entire sect, to follow the Saintess's command, and die a thousand deaths without hesitation."

Among the Five Great Witch Kings, Zhu Rong was the strongest.

With his submission to Nuannuan, the other four Witch Kings dared not defy her and collectively knelt, acknowledging Nuannuan as the Witch Master.

Gonggong, crushed beneath the heavy Stone Gate and seriously injured, dared not oppose further.

With his own Martial Arts ability diminished, he changed his attitude, becoming particularly attentive and eager to please Nuannuan.

Nuannuan was quite moved, having gone from a despised young lass, continually pursued and assaulted.

Yet through a twist of fate, she acquired the Great Witch's Essence Blood and was chosen by others as the leader of the Wu Clan as the Witch Master.

This rise and fall of her life truly was unexpected.

With Zhu Rong's submission to Nuannuan, he dedicatedly planned for her control over the situation.

He reported in detail about the circumstances of the other branch Witch Kings, still advising Nuannuan to win them over with virtue.

Nuannuan listened impatiently, finally waiting for Zhu Rong to finish, she turned to ask Yang Fei.

"Uncle, what's your opinion?"

Yang Fei chuckled: "My idea is simple, summed up in three words: Hong Gate Feast!"

Nuannuan, Zhu Rong, Gonggong, Tian Wu, and others all looked at Yang Fei in confusion.

Yang Fei smugly explained with exaggerated expressions.

"Specifically, it's about sending out invitations in the name of the Five Great Witch Kings, inviting other Witch Kings to gather and discuss the big picture."

"Once they are all present, the signal will be given by smashing a cup, and Nuannuan will make her move, capturing them all."

"For the men, flick their birdies, for the women, pinch their breasts, until they surrender. Once all the Witch Kings surrender, this crisis will naturally be resolved."

At this point, Yang Fei looked at Zhu Rong with a beaming smile.

"Once the main scenario is settled, comrade Zhu Rong will step in, move them emotionally, persuade them with reason, and win them over with virtue; this rebellion will be resolved without a fight."

After Yang Fei finished speaking, everyone looked at each other speechlessly.

After a long while, Zhu Rong finally sighed deeply.

"Although I still don't agree with sir's approach, I must admit, your method is indeed the most effective way to quell the rebellion, though rather...shameless."

Yang Fei spat and rolled his eyes: "You're just jealous that I'm smarter than you."

"Heh heh, you can't read, and you don't even know the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Expecting someone like you to study The Thirty-Six Stratagems is even more impossible, no wonder you're so foolish!"

Zhu Rong, though highly esteemed as the Fire Gate Witch King with significant worldly power and noble status, was called foolish by Yang Fei to his face, causing a change in everyone's expressions.

However, Zhu Rong wasn't angry, he simply sighed.

"Now I understand why my Heavenly Fire Sect has repeatedly faced defeat; Mr. Yang's wisdom is as vast as the sea, indeed incomparable."

Upon being praised, Yang Fei was overjoyed, grinning and patting Zhu Rong's shoulder.

"Exactly! Being able to recognize oneself accurately is the beginning of progress. I see potential in you; you can become as smart as I am."

Everyone gasped collectively at his words.

Throughout the world, only this daring individual could speak to Zhu Rong in such a manner.

Nuannuan found this comical character amusing and waved her hand.

"If no one disagrees, let's prepare separately, hoping everything goes smoothly and the internal strife is quelled without bloodshed, sparing the sons of the Wu Clan from further sacrifice."

Yang Fei shook his head: "No, this matter is too significant, we need to have a meeting to finalize the plan."

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