Shang Xiulin faced with calm and steadfast composure, "If you want to kill, then kill. On this planet, perhaps no one can stop the Military Minister from doing what he wants."

"But I cannot kill you," Shen Wuxiang said with a helpless look, "You are the Imperial Scholar, a leading figure in academia, with disciples as numerous as cow hair scattered across the sky."

"If I killed you, would they be happy? They cannot change the general trend, but they could curse me."

"Curse me to my face, curse me behind my back. Write articles cursing me, make films cursing me...either straightforward or insinuating."

"Dense and overwhelming. With many people cursing for a long time, outsiders might truly believe Shen Wuxiang to be bloodthirsty and indiscriminate in killing."

"This would harm my reputation and be detrimental to the Shen Family's overall situation."

"So, I cannot kill you... because your death is worth little, yet, I cannot let your disciples pin me to the pillar of historical shame."

Shang Xiulin burst into loud laughter, doubling over, his white beard quivering, and wrinkles piling up on his face.

"If the Military Minister is worried about this... then just kill them all. It's not like you haven't done such a thing before."

"Curse you once, kill one. Curse you a hundred times, kill a hundred. When you've killed enough, there will be fewer who dare to speak."

"By that time, no one will dare to curse the Military Minister anymore. Whether it be cursing to your face or behind your back, whether through writing articles or making films..."

"Everyone around the Military Minister will be filled with flattery, sufficient to make your name renowned throughout history."

Shen Wuxiang stared at Shang Xiulin with a sinister look, lamenting, "In my opinion, you scholars are the most malicious."

"You call this offering advice? You clearly want to defame me for eternity."

"Worrying about this and that, that's not the style of a Military Minister."

"Indeed, it's a difficult decision, not knowing how to deal with the President."

"This means you can't kill me now."

"I won't kill you," Shen Wuxiang sighed deeply, looking at Shang Xiulin and said, "I know, you came back just to make me kill you."

"Scholars are of little use to me, but...having hundreds or thousands of frogs croaking in my ears is truly annoying."

"So, I won't kill you, I will let you live and see for yourself whether I do a better job than Zhong Daolong."

"And see whether Shen Wuxiang does a better job than Tang Li...what he couldn't do, I can. What he couldn't do well, I can excel in."

"What a pity," Shen Wuxiang sighed.

As if Shen Wuxiang not killing him were a matter of great regret.

"From today on, you and your wife should stay in the Tower of the Whispering Wind."

"There will be food and drink, and countless ancient books and rare editions for you to read...I, Shen Wuxiang, am a coarse person, but this time I shall also honor and respect a teacher."

Shang Xiulin remained silent.

To him, a respectful Shen Wuxiang was far more terrifying than a murderous Shen Wuxiang.

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"The Qin Family has completely retreated, now firmly controlling Zhao Ling camp, able to attack or defend."

"If Shen Wuxiang truly sends a large army to attack, the Qin Family can defend from strategic positions, or even retreat into the Himalayas for guerrilla warfare if overwhelmed..."

"With the help of the Lu Family, it will be difficult for them to find the army's position, and even if they do, it would be like lambs entering a tiger's den."

"The Lu Clan abandoned Lu Ban Mountain, dividing their main strength into three parts. Lu Siyu led the Tianji Institute to Henshan Base, helping us build the base and establish an intelligent defense system."

"Lu Zhiyong led the Mecha forces to Zhao Ling camp, helping the Qin Family resist Shen's pursuit and encirclement."

"Lu Clan Leader Lu Qingshan took elders such as Lu Dongsheng to the Old Land..."

"Why did they go there?" Tang Fei's expression stiffened.

Although he was aware that Lu Qingshan was not his real grandpa.

Now Lu Qingshan also knew he was not his real grandson; he had always pretended in front of him.

But every time they met, he could feel Lu Qingshan's deep concern for him.

He also hoped more than once that he could return to the family, lead the Lu Family to greatness once more, and return to glory.

He also had deep feelings for Lu Qingshan; because of the old man, he truly regarded the Lu Family as his own...

After all, the Tang Family was no more.

The entire family had almost been wiped out.

This made him feel very little sense of belonging and identification with the Tang Family.

If it weren't for that intense video, he barely had any recognition of his own parents.

Compared to that, the old man's company felt much more genuine...

He was worried about the future of the Lu Family, even more about the relatives within the family.

"Yes," Bai Wuxin nodded in agreement.

He had been acting as the liaison officer between New Star and Old Land, investigating the situation and developments on New Star.

Moreover, New Star had many "Ghosts" in place, which he personally managed and controlled.

At crucial moments, these chess pieces could play a significant role.

"Though the Old Land is vast and sparsely populated with weak military forces, it is entirely controlled by the Lu Clan."

Tang Fei instantly understood the planning and compromises involved.

The Lu Family had also held military power in the past, and it was quite a considerable force.

But he held military power in one hand and black tech in the other.

Both the Imperial Family and other families deeply feared them.

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