"Commandery Princess, an elder from the Four Symbols Sect requests an audience!"

"Decline!"

"Commandery Princess, Prince Yu has sent an envoy seeking an audience."

"Decline!"

"Commandery Princess, an elder from the Profound Moon Sword Sect requests an audience."

"Decline!"

Seated in the City Lord's Mansion, Su Yuwei handled various matters of Jubei City casually, while she turned away all those who came seeking an audience with her.

After Yuan Shouyi's death, the Changling Army occupied Jubei City and successfully absorbed all the previous personal soldiers. During this time, Su Yuwei accused those related to Yuan Shouyi of colluding with deserters, using the Changling Army to wipe out all related forces and completely seize control of Jubei City.

This led various powers to eagerly attempt to intervene and seize the position of City Lord of Jubei City.

There was no alternative; this position was too important, especially with the Profound Moon Sword Sect heavily wounded. Whoever held Jubei City effectively controlled half of the Northern Domain, and currently, the only person who could decide the fate of this position was Su Yuwei.

However, despite the overt and covert attempts by various groups, Su Yuwei still remained noncommittal.

"Commandery Princess, we have stayed in the Northern Domain for too long, the Prince has sent word for us to return south within ten days."

Strolling before Su Yuwei, Gao Hongliang spoke softly.

With a slight nod, Su Yuwei naturally understood this as well.

Half a month had passed since that battle, and the news had spread across the world. Now, everyone was watching the Northern Domain, and the Changling Army could no longer stay. She had to make a decision.

"Let's wait a few more days. The people from the Capital City... should be arriving soon."

Su Yuwei was waiting not only for the people from the Capital City but also for Wang Junze.

The Profound Moon Sword Sect's emissaries were also turned away, which had already expressed her stance. If the Profound Moon Sword Sect did not want Jubei City to fall into the hands of the Four Symbols Sect or Prince Yu, they would only have Wang Junze to negotiate with her.

This might also be her last chance to see Wang Junze.

...

Sitting by the window, Wang Junze leisurely flipped through the scroll in his hand.

In fact, five days ago, he and Luo Qingxuan had recovered and awakened, but Wang Junze did not leave the Scripture Repository. Instead, he quietly read there.

Of course, this time he was no longer reading any Sword Manuals but rather miscellanies about various histories and legends.

Although they did not aid in his cultivation, they could allow Wang Junze to completely relax his mindset.

Over the years, Wang Junze had rarely been so at ease.

"Tension and relaxation are part of the arts of civil and martial practices; your current mindset is quite commendable."

A familiar voice suddenly sounded behind him, prompting Wang Junze to put down his scroll and greet, "Disciple pays respects to Master!"

The speaker was naturally Zhou Dongfei.

"No need for formalities. This time, it was thanks to you that our sect overcame this calamity." Waving his hand, Zhou Dongfei smiled warmly. "And Qingxuan's life was saved by you, so I should be thanking you instead."

"Master, it's nothing. I am, after all, a disciple of our sect, and naturally, I should contribute." Wang Junze shook his head with a wry smile. "As for Senior Sister Luo, there's no need to mention it, I owe her much more."

"Since that's the case, I won't be formal with you either."

With a smile, Zhou Dongfei continued, "I came to find you this time to ask you to take a trip to Jubei City and meet the Commandery Princess Changlin."

"For the fate of Jubei City?"

Wang Junze, with a keen mind, understood Zhou Dongfei's intention.

"Yes!"

Nodding, Zhou Dongfei solemnly said, "Our sect has suffered massive losses and indeed can no longer fully control the Northern Domain. However... the Northern Domain cannot fall into the hands of the Four Symbols Sect or Prince Yu, or else our sect will be doomed! To tell you the truth, we have already sent elders to meet with the Commandery Princess, but none have seen her."

"Now, you are the only one who can see her, perhaps even persuade her."

Speaking of this, even Zhou Dongfei couldn't help showing a trace of shame. Placing such great pressure on Wang Junze, and using his friendship with Su Yuwei, was indeed embarrassing, but this was truly the only method left.

"... I can meet her, but... I cannot guarantee any results."

After thinking it over, Wang Junze replied earnestly, "I can't ask anything of her, as I owe her."

"I understand, just do your best!"

With a sigh, Zhou Dongfei replied slowly.

...

Jubei City.

Standing before the gates of the City Lord's Mansion, Wang Junze couldn't help but feel a twinge of emotion. He hadn't expected to return here in such a manner.

"Young Master Wang!"

The guards of the Changling Army at the entrance recognized Wang Junze at a glance and bowed slightly, saying, "The Commandery Princess is expecting you."

Unlike others, Wang Junze didn't even need to send word ahead; they immediately cleared the way for him to enter.

Clearly, Su Yuwei had already anticipated Wang Junze's arrival and had given orders beforehand.

With a wry smile, Wang Junze said nothing more and stepped directly inside.

Without needing anyone to guide him, Wang Junze went straight to the garden in the backyard. Back when Luo Qingxuan lived in the City Lord's Mansion, she stayed in the garden; Su Yuwei knew this well, and now she naturally would wait for him there.

A moment later, Wang Junze found Su Yuwei in the garden.

Dressed in purple, just like their first encounter.

"Commandery Princess!"

With a hint of complexity flashing in his eyes, Wang Junze walked to the stone table and spoke softly.

It was as if she had just heard Wang Junze's voice that Su Yuwei set aside the documents in her hand, looked up, and calmly said, "Sit."

Accordingly, seated across from Su Yuwei, Wang Junze seemed to have a lot to say, yet for a moment, he didn't know where to begin.

When they met on the battlefield before, they didn't have any real opportunity to talk alone.

"What are your plans moving forward?"

After a moment of silence, Su Yuwei took the initiative to speak.

"Hmm?"

Hearing Su Yuwei's words, Wang Junze was slightly taken aback.

"The Profound Moon Sword Sect cannot defend the Northern Domain, nor can it protect you."

Without any hint of reservation, Su Yuwei spoke directly: "Unless you can endure it and remain at Profound Moon Mountain cultivating to the Saint Realm, otherwise... Prince Yu will not spare you."

Prince Yu!

This was also the first time Su Yuwei mentioned this name in front of Wang Junze.

As for the reason, it needed no explanation. From the moment Su Yuwei faced the pressure from Ximen Piaoxue to protect Wang Junze, Prince Yu would certainly no longer spare him.

Without waiting for Wang Junze to respond, Su Yuwei spoke again, "There are few powers in this world that Prince Yu would fear, and the Judgment Department is definitely one of them!"

"I can persuade the Profound Moon Sword Sect to let you leave the sect and then join the Judgment Department. As long as you are willing, I can let you... take charge of the Northern Domain!"

With a serious look in her eyes, Su Yuwei spoke in a deep voice.

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