What do you mean?

Where did we slip?

Has anyone discovered Sheng Jing's whereabouts?

Is the Military Minister starting to suspect me?

Is this a test or...?

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In an instant, his mind raced.

However, Bai Xingjian remained calm and composed on the surface.

Even under Shen Wuxiang's probing and scrutinizing gaze, he maintained a determined and composed demeanor.

"Absolutely," Bai Xingjian declared firmly.

This was not the time to hesitate; any hesitation would arouse Shen Wuxiang's suspicion.

"At that time, I personally ordered the bombing of the Star Disc that the Sheng Family was escaping in. After the explosion, I sent three teams to search for the wreckage..."

"Unfortunately, the explosion was too intense and followed by a high-temperature burn. It's simply... impossible to find any intact body tissue."

Sheng Jing was in a high position and would undergo multiple physical examinations every year. His genetic data would surely be stored in the medical institutions' systems.

With current gene detection technology, just a hair or any body tissue of Sheng Jing could verify his identity as genuine.

Therefore, 'vaporization' was the best method of handling it.

If everything turned into air, I couldn't very well bottle it up and bring it back for you to examine, could I?

Such things are not uncommon.

After all, with the modern weapon's strike capability, let alone flesh, even metals not hard enough could be instantly vaporized or melted into liquid.

Truly nothing would be left, not even a single hair.

Shen Wuxiang didn't continue questioning but looked at Shang Xiulin and said, "Recently, the national financial market has been fiercely turbulent. The opponent consistently seizes our vulnerabilities to attack. As soon as one is patched, a new one emerges. It seems very much like Sheng Jing's methods..."

"Sheng Jing was a master of economy, but alas, was destroyed by you all." Shang Xiulin said with great regret.

In the current situation, he was not afraid to offend Shen Wuxiang.

So, he directly expressed his regret for Sheng Jing and dissatisfaction with Shen Wuxiang in front of him.

"Dean, this is war." Shen Wuxiang picked a black piece from the chess box, placed it back on the board and said with a grin, "The more capable he is, the more destructive he is. Those that can't be used by me must be destroyed. Where's the room for softness?"

"Do you think by using such means, you can seize that position?"

"Dean, that position is originally under my control. Only, the timing is not ripe yet, so the Zhong Family is guarding it temporarily for me."

"With an unstable foundation, the earth shakes and mountains sway. Even if you get the position, someone will pull you down." Shang Xiulin mocked.

"Are you talking about your favorite student?"

"Doesn't he have that qualification?"

Shen Wuxiang uncharacteristically didn't refute and said, "Indeed, he is the most formidable contender. At least, up until now... he's more dangerous than the Zhong Family."

"But, the things I've done, wouldn't your student do them as well?"

"..."

"He's lived in the Old Land for years, survived in that dog-eat-dog place and lived quite well... Dean, hasn't he eaten enough people?"

"..."

"I know, you mean that the process doesn't matter, only the result matters... Once he ascends to that position, he can promote benevolence and do many good deeds... Dean, when I sit in that position, I'll do the same. Do you believe it?"

"Who wouldn't want their citizens to live better? Who wouldn't want to leave a good name in history?"

"For example, this financial war has caused many companies to go bankrupt, many families to be ruined. Does he care? Does the Dean care?"

"Just because he's your student, you can tolerate him doing anything?"

"Then, Dean... where's your noble spirit in setting heart for heaven and earth and setting destiny for the people?"

"..."

Shang Xiulin was at a loss for words by Shen Wuxiang's questioning.

He understood Tang Fei, and he knew that his student would indeed do those things.

Even more brutally and bloodily than Shen Wuxiang.

He conquered such a large territory in the North, not entirely through benevolence and righteousness with a handsome appearance, did he?

That's unrealistic.

Shen Wuxiang is called 'Butcher', didn't Tang Fei kill enough people?

The world is a chessboard, and all beings are pieces.

Tang Fei and Shen Wuxiang, as the players, essentially have no major differences anymore.

The only difference is...

One holds black pieces, the other white pieces.

Shen Wuxiang lifted his head and looked at Shang Xiulin, "Dean, why not come help me? The sooner this chaotic world ends, the sooner the common people can enjoy stability."

"..."

First, by showing the threatening death of Sheng Jing, I can kill Sheng Jing, and I can kill you.

Then, with the pretense of billions of beings inviting profusely...

This is very much like Shen Wuxiang.

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Luo City.

City Lord Mansion.

City Lord Bi Qingqiu paced back and forth in the study, eyes full of worry, face full of anguish.

City Defense General Jia Jun sat on the sofa drinking tea, exuding an air of calm, looking more like a civil official.

Bi Qingqiu glanced at Jia Jun, saying irritably, "Old Jia, can you still drink tea? Haven't you received the confidential report? That boy Tang Fei has reorganized the Flame-Bathed Legion and just held a triumphant declaration meeting, preparing to move against our Luo City."

"Let him try, do they think they can take Luo City that easily?" Jia Jun said arrogantly.

"Old Jia, I understand your thinking, you look down on that lot. But, he's consecutively taken Feng City, Golden City, Brocade City, and even snatched Liyu Port from the Beihai Fleet..."

"Luo City isn't Feng City, nor some Golden City or Brocade City... Luo City is the gateway to the Capital, the third-largest city of the Empire."

"If they take Luo City, they can easily reach the Empire's hinterland. Even the Imperial City would be within reach."

"If we're worried, someone else is more worried. Would the Military Minister allow Luo City to fall?"

"If my guess is correct, the staff headquarters on the Military Minister's side is discussing this matter, and strong reinforcements will arrive soon."

"Besides, even without support from the Military Minister, Luo City has 400,000 troops stationed here, and the Mo Family's weapons factory is also here...."

"We have the manpower, we have the equipment. That boy wants to use a newly reorganized army to take Luo City... ha, what an overestimate."

"If he doesn't come, fine. If he comes, I'll make sure he doesn't return. If we decapitated him, you go to the Administrative Academy, I'll go to the Military Committee. Each of us will at least get three ranks bumped up."

"That's all well and good..." Bi Qingfeng still worried, said gravely, "That boy is a bit unusual. Since he raised his flag until now, he's never been defeated."

"Everyone has a first time. Luo City is destined to be his grave, the source of his nightmare."

"Old Jia..."

At this moment, the secretary burst in, saying urgently, "Report to the City Lord, General Jia... the military Star Map indicates that a large number of Star Disc Fighters are gathering from the north, Luo City is in crisis."

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