"It's hard to say." Shaking her head, Su Yuwei explained, "Someone like Yuan Shouyi might not only be guilty of colluding with the Deserters; of course, collusion with the Deserters would be the worst outcome."

"Can't we investigate him?" Wang Junze asked, a bit horrified, "Even the mere possibility is too terrifying."

If the Defender of the North colludes with the Deserters, once they move south again, the entire Northern Domain would fall instantly. The mere thought of this possibility is chilling.

"With what will we investigate?" Su Yuwei asked Wang Junze calmly, "Yuan Shouyi has been the Defender of the North for over twenty years. Nothing in Jubei City escapes his notice. Just the three of us, what can we possibly investigate?"

"Besides, even if there are some doubts, without conclusive evidence, who would dare to act against him lightly? You don't really think Yuan Shouyi, the Defender of the North, is just a figurehead, do you?" Su Yuwei looked at Wang Junze as if he were a fool, "Without some confidence, why would Yuan Shouyi dare to disobey me blatantly?"

"..."

At this point, Wang Junze finally realized what was said earlier. When Su Yuwei first arrived in Jubei City, she had Lu Qing meet with the Defender of the North, trying to persuade him to prevent Luo Qingxuan from revealing the opening of the ruins.

And the result?

Didn't Yuan Shouyi turn around and cooperate with Luo Qingxuan to speak about it?

It's impossible to say Yuan Shouyi isn't wary of the Judgment Department, but at the very least, even Su Yuwei finds it difficult to act against this Defender of the North, and that's the confidence that comes from strength.

Shaking her head, Su Yuwei continued, "Like this time, Yuan Shouyi deliberately lured us away, cooperating with the Lin Family to lead you into the Wilderness. Isn't there doubt? Of course, there is. But even if you die, without evidence, neither I nor Luo Qingxuan could make a move against him."

"..."

"Telling you this is just to advise you to be cautious in dealing with Yuan Shouyi; don't trust him too much."

With a bitter smile, Wang Junze could only abandon this unrealistic idea.

Su Yuwei didn't dwell further on this matter, raising a second finger, continuing, "Second, those three Deserters you met in the Extreme North Wilderness are anything but ordinary. If I'm not mistaken, they must be from the Divine Court. Their presence on the outskirts of the Wilderness must have something to do with the ruins!"

"Though they helped you this time, once the ruins are opened, if you meet inside, you'll be enemies! So, if you encounter them in the ruins, your best choice is to kill them at all costs or turn around and run as far away as possible."

"..."

Wang Junze found it equally hard to respond to these words. Honestly, he had to admit that Su Yuwei's suggestion was the most rational course of action. However, remembering past events, taking the initiative to harm Jing Yuan and his group was something Wang Junze found difficult to do so cold-bloodedly.

Still, thinking about Jing Yuan's layout left Wang Junze with a lingering sense of unease.

If one day he truly opposed Jing Yuan and his group, could he really win?

Su Yuwei continued speaking, seemingly unconcerned whether Wang Junze was listening, "Third, don't assume that ingesting the Li Dragon Core is necessarily a good thing! With your cultivation, forcibly devouring the Li Dragon Core is too much. You've hardly managed to refine most of its power."

"Especially since you don't even have a proper cultivation technique now, it's tough to refine this power. If you don't find a way to quickly resolve the energy of the Li Dragon Core, it might backfire on you in the future." Looking at Wang Junze, Su Yuwei continued, "In fact, I'm surprised you haven't felt any anomalies yet."

A slight movement in his heart, Wang Junze immediately realized.

Hundred Meridians Opening!

The reason he could swallow the Li Dragon Core without feeling any abnormalities must be related to the Hundred Meridians Opening. Moreover, he wasn't entirely without feeling; at least now Wang Junze could perceive a slight ache in his meridians, and the flow of True Qi wasn't as smooth as before.

Previously, Wang Junze had always assumed it was because his injuries hadn't fully healed, and he hadn't thought about other reasons.

Now, hearing Su Yuwei's words, he immediately understood.

With this in mind, Wang Junze bowed slightly and asked, "May I ask the Commandery Princess, how should I refine this power?"

"Practice a suitable cultivation technique!"

Su Yuwei replied indifferently, "The simplest way is to make a choice immediately. Whether the Judgment Department or the Profound Moon Sword Sect, both have cultivation techniques that can easily resolve this power."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Wang Junze suddenly felt a headache.

This simplest method wasn't a good solution for him now.

Seemingly anticipating Wang Junze's reaction, Su Yuwei's lips curled into a faint smile as she continued, "Then use another method."

"What method?"

Wang Junze asked curiously.

"Don't worry, this method is even simpler." Su Yuwei glanced at Lu Qing, speaking softly, "Here's the chance for a breather, I'll leave this matter to you. I'm tired, you both may leave."

"???"

What's this about? A bewildered Wang Junze was dragged out of the room by Lu Qing.

"Wait, Brother Lu, what did the Commandery Princess mean by another method? I don't understand," Wang Junze couldn't help but ask again.

Boom!

Before Wang Junze could finish speaking, he suddenly felt a terrifying force hit him, leaving him no time to react. He was sent flying, landing in the yard outside with a heavy crash.

At the same time, Lu Qing leisurely explained, "Just take a beating, that's all!"

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