Incredible!

At this moment, even Wang Junze couldn't help but feel a bit of admiration for the head of the Lin Family.

Compared to Lin Kaiwei and Lin Binqiang, this Lin Family head was truly much stronger. Whether in judgment or decisiveness, he was absolutely top-notch. However, for the Lin Family to become the first family in Jubei City, they indeed should have such a foundation.

To think that the Lin Family is composed entirely of fools would truly be underestimating them.

Of course, for Wang Junze, this didn't make much of a difference, as he didn't care much about these things.

After all, in the clashes with the Lin Family, Wang Junze had always been in the dominant position. Lin Kaiwei was dead, and as long as the Lin Family did not provoke again, Wang Junze had no intention of continuing to deal with them.

Moreover, the candidate proposed by the Lin Family to join the Profound Moon Sword Sect was Lin Yong.

In the battle at Broken Dragon Cliff, Wang Junze had developed quite a favorable impression of Lin Yong. If this opportunity could truly be used to resolve the hatred with the Lin Family, it wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing.

"The Saintess is generous! Considering so much for us, what is there to hesitate about?"

While Wang Junze was pondering the Lin Family's matters, others finally reacted, and someone immediately expressed their stance.

"Indeed, we are willing to serve the Saintess!"

In an instant, everyone echoed, and the atmosphere became lively. The shadow cast by the dangers of Ice Wind Gorge seemed to have completely dissipated.

"Driven by profit to unite, driven by profit to disperse, truly a ragtag group!"

With a sneer, Lu Qing disdainfully commented in a low voice.

"Aren't ordinary people like this? Brother Lu, isn't this reality?" Shaking his head, Wang Junze replied softly, "However, the Saintess has indeed won over many hearts. In contrast, the Commandery Princess only threatened without offering benefits, which might incline people more towards the Profound Moon Sword Sect."

"The Judgment Department doesn't need them to be close; intimidating them with power is enough!"

With a calm expression, Lu Qing replied indifferently, "In the future, if you enter the Judgment Department, remember this! We, the Judgment Department, act on the emperor's orders to oversee the world, dispensing judgment on behalf of heaven, and never relying on inducements."

"..."

This is quite a high standard, but are you sure it's not because the Judgment Department can't offer as many benefits in the Northern Domain?

Wang Junze did not doubt the strength of the Judgment Department, but the Northern Domain was indeed too remote. This time, only Su Yuwei and Lu Qing were sent, which seemed to reflect a lack of confidence.

Next, Su Yuwei and Lu Qing did not speak again, and Wang Junze naturally wouldn't rashly express his position, so the situation completely fell into the state anticipated by Luo Qingxuan and Yuan Shouyi.

Among the numerous sects and families present, only a few chose to abstain, while the rest decided to head to Ice Wind Gorge to participate in the exploration of the ruins.

"Since everyone has reached a consensus, then... the speed of deployment is crucial. We'll set off early tomorrow morning directly to Ice Wind Gorge!"

After signaling for everyone to quiet down by pressing his hand, Yuan Shouyi spoke in a solemn tone, effectively concluding the matter.

Don't think that delaying by a day seems too long; with so many sects, sending back the message, gathering people, and preparing, being able to set off tomorrow morning is already very rapid.

As the crowd gradually dispersed, the garden also slowly quieted down.

However, neither Su Yuwei nor Luo Qingxuan intended to leave; they just sat quietly, seemingly waiting for an opportunity for a private conversation.

Indeed, after everyone else had left, Su Yuwei finally spoke first: "Saintess Luo, you've mobilized almost all the sects and families around Jubei City this time. Have you considered what would happen if the Deserters abandoned the ruins and took the opportunity to attack Jubei City or the surrounding towns?"

"I've already discussed this with City Lord Yuan. Regardless of the gains from the ruins, a third will be allocated to compensate City Lord Yuan, so... he won't enter the ruins but will hold the fort at Jubei City!" Luo Qingxuan calmly responded, "If the Commandery Princess also wishes to enter the ruins, I believe this proposal wouldn't be rejected, right?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Junze's eyelid involuntarily twitched slightly.

Such ruthlessness!

No wonder Yuan Shouyi was so cooperative with the Profound Moon Sword Sect and even more active than Luo Qingxuan in this matter. The root of it was here. Without stepping into the ruins, there was no risk, yet he could take away a third of the gains. This condition truly was too tempting.

Moreover, if Su Yuwei also agreed, regardless of who won or lost, Yuan Shouyi could stably profit, making it a risk-free, profitable trade.

Of course, if the Deserters won, Yuan Shouyi naturally wouldn't get any benefits.

But on the other hand, if Su Yuwei and Luo Qingxuan both personally acted but were still defeated by the Deserters, it would mean the Deserters' strength was far beyond expectation, and even if Yuan Shouyi entered the ruins, he would likely fail and even face the risk of death.

Avoiding such risks directly was more beneficial than entering and taking a gamble.

"Do you trust Yuan Shouyi that much?" Su Yuwei raised an eyebrow and blandly asked Luo Qingxuan without affirming or denying her question.

"Are you suggesting Yuan Shouyi might collude with the Deserters?" Luo Qingxuan replied softly.

"I don't exclude any possibility," Su Yuwei answered calmly. "Moreover, even without considering such an extreme circumstance... can the Profound Moon Sword Sect truly endure Yuan Shouyi's continuous growth?"

In the Northern Domain, the Profound Moon Sword Sect was the absolute foremost major sect, and even City Lord Yuan Shouyi of Jubei City could not be compared to it.

However, Yuan Shouyi had held his position for over twenty years, and such substantial resources and benefits from the ruins would undoubtedly cause Yuan Shouyi's power to surge once more. By that time, though not surpassing the Profound Moon Sword Sect, he would have a real possibility of balancing it.

This likely wasn't something the Profound Moon Sword Sect hoped to see.

"First, if Yuan Shouyi truly colluded with the Deserters, entering the ruins to facilitate them killing us would be the best option." Shaking her head, Luo Qingxuan softly replied, "Secondly, since the Commandery Princess has already arrived in the Northern Domain, the Judgment Department settling here is already a foregone conclusion! Compared to City Lord Yuan, isn't the Judgment Department a bigger threat?"

"..."

Regardless of Su Yuwei's reaction, upon hearing this, Wang Junze couldn't help but startle inwardly.

The Judgment Department is going to settle in the Northern Domain?!

Su Yuwei hadn't mentioned this to him before.

Although Su Yuwei and Luo Qingxuan hadn't met in this past month, their silent contest had already begun long ago.

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