But the others didn't know that.
From their perspective,
Kagu Yu was like a great man of Tai Island.
Refined, visionary, unyielding, never bowing down.
He single-handedly shouldered all the hatred, considering everything for Tai Island's benefit.
Spending both money and effort.
Even if they lost, it would be his territory that got carved up.
The others wouldn't be significantly affected.
On the surface, this old man was losing everything!!!
Yet he remained so resolute.This was like an underdeveloped ADC flashing into the team fight and ulting five enemies.
If you didn't follow up on that, you'd wake up from sleep just to slap yourself!!
'Why am I so cowardly, damn it!!'
The other five Six Eyes members were all inspired by him.
They rose to their feet together.
"We can afford to lose!"
"We won't collude with external enemies!"
"Our samurai spirit lives on!"
"As long as we're here, Tai Island's gateway to the Second Circle will never be opened to outsiders!"
"We'll jointly submit a petition to impeach you, this Tai Island scum who wants to collude with external enemies!!!"
Not suffering personal losses was the first point.
Secondly, those who reach high positions might have gotten there through connections rather than intelligence, but they're definitely not fools.
They understood the stakes clearly.
As for Tai Island's higher-ups in the Second Circle...
They weren't in the Third Circle anymore. Although they shared the same national name, in the Second Circle they had to consider their own interests there.
Gaining the friendship of the Dragon Keeper Clan and the Su Family would make Second Circle Tai Island develop faster.
Smash!!!
The large screen went black.
In the Second Circle Tai Island conference room.
Dong Minglong's face was livid with anger.
He slammed his palm and shattered the conference table before him.
Su Hongyu was somewhat calmer emotionally. She stood up and looked at Second Circle Tai Island's higher-ups.
"Mr. Sasaki, the Great Han has an old saying: 'Though business fails, friendship remains.' Our Su Family has always had good relations with you, and I hope we'll continue to have good relations in the future."
"Don't let anyone damage the relationship between us."
"If this time, our Su Family truly ends up opposing the Great Han, then don't blame us for dragging you down with us when that happens."
Sasaki instantly broke out in a cold sweat.
Among countries emerging from the Third Circle,
The Great Han and White Eagle had dominance in the Third Circle, and they still maintained dominance when reaching the Second Circle.
But because the Third Circle's upper limits constrained these two powers' development,
After reaching the Second Circle with its higher limits, the Great Han and White Eagle spread their wings and soared together.
They had long left the others far behind.
If they were truly dragged down, Second Circle Tai Island would probably be beaten back to its mother's womb.
Dong Minglong also cast a cold glance at that moment: "Hmph! Sasaki, you know our Dragon Keeper Clan's methods."
"If today's matter brings disaster upon our Dragon Keeper Clan, I don't know what will happen to others."
"But you!!!!"
Pointing at Sasaki,
Dong Minglong said coldly: "Will definitely die a miserable death!!!!"
Threatened, Sasaki secretly buried hatred in his heart.
But he couldn't afford to provoke Dong Minglong, so he could only lower his head: "Yes, yes, yes."
The two turned and left.
Sasaki vented his rage wantonly in the conference room.
"Baka!! Baka!!! Baka!!!!"
"Damn Dong Minglong, damn Kagu Yu, how dare you threaten me!!!!"
He didn't bear grudges against Su Hongyu though, because Su Hongyu spoke with skill, combining favor with authority while still saving face for him.
But Dong Minglong and Kagu Yu gave him no face at all.
He could understand Kagu Yu a little, since they were from the same country, and he also held a high position, understanding Kagu Yu's concerns.
But you, Dong Minglong, what gives you the right to speak to me like this!!!
What right!!!
Of course, this was also one of the Dragon King's unique buffs - while many people drew hatred, he did it best.
Sasaki's eyes gradually turned fierce: "Hehehe, Dong Minglong, Dragon Keeper Clan, very good, you want a solution, don't you."
"I'll find a way to give you your solution!"
"Kagu Yu!! You old immortal thing, since you're seeking death, I'll grant your wish!!!!"
On the other side.
After Kagu Yu left the conference room.
He immediately made backups of the photos and recordings. At his level, if he didn't stay vigilant,
What was the point of being one of the Six Eyes?
With these materials, Kagu Yu went to find his grandson.
No pleasantries upon meeting.
He got straight to the point: "Muto, take this and keep it safe. The contents are very important, can only be viewed once, and it will self-destruct after viewing."
"Remember not to view it casually."
"If something happens to me, remember to deliver this to the Great Han's Corpse-Shattering Taishui, Lu Ding!"
"If after the war ends, I'm still alive, then return it to me."
Kagu Yu understood his situation was dangerous.
Because he had offended not only the Dragon Keeper Clan and the Su Family, but also Second Circle Tai Island's higher-ups.
But this was something he had to do.
He wasn't afraid of death, or rather, his death would be better.
Because only a bloody letter of submission would carry enough weight. Ryukyu's return... he had been waiting for this day for far too long.
Kagu Muto suddenly felt the object in his hand was burning hot.
"You... why not deliver it personally, or... deliver it now?"
Kagu Yu shook his head: "Delivering it now would be too light."
The smuggling matter could be treated as minor or major, but if besides intending to smuggle, they also killed a pro-Han Heavenly Perception officer who wanted to report their smuggling to the Great Han.
And this pro-Han Heavenly Perception officer also intended to bring a large territory back with him.
With all these buffs stacked, this problem... became serious...
Of course, this was also Kagu Yu paving the way for Kagu Muto.
His life was already set like this, with little time left, which was why he was being so uncompromising.
Since he didn't have much longer to live anyway, why not use his remaining life to burst forth with final brilliance, paving a path to heaven for his descendants?
He only had about five years left before his lifespan ended anyway. Living these five years would be a waste, and dying without fanfare then would be worse than gambling for a good reputation now, which could also serve as fuel to give Kagu Muto a push.
When Ryukyu returns eventually.
Plus having great merits to his name.
With Kagu Muto's own considerable strength and all conditions combined, he would at minimum become a Deputy Director of Ryukyu's 749 Branch, bringing honor to his ancestors!!!!
Old man Kagu Yu got excited just thinking about it, clenching his fists tightly.
But one thing would be regrettable - if things developed this way, he wouldn't live to see the day Kagu Muto wears the 749 epaulets.
"You......"
Kagu Muto hesitated to speak.
Kagu Yu patted his shoulder: "Men shouldn't dither. If you can't say it, then don't say it."
The old man stood up: "Happy today, come, accompany me for a drink!!"
One old, one young walked into the distance.
Meanwhile.
Great Han.
Yunhai.
Lu Ding had returned to this place where the dream began, stepping on familiar ground.
He took a deep breath of air, doing a premium lung hit.
"AUV, this air, so authentic～"
An Wuyang: .........
Right now he just wanted to find a tunnel to crawl into.
Lu Ding's fingers in his pocket rubbed together a few times: "My mouth feels a bit bland, come, let's go turn in the mission first. After collecting the reward, you'll treat me to hot pot."
Hearing this, An Wuyang doubted his ears.
"My treat? Did you say that wrong? Isn't this your territory?"
Lu Ding glanced at him: "You, such a big prince, having me, a commoner, treat you... wouldn't be appropriate, right?"
An Wuyang scratched his head: "I really didn't intentionally not tell you, I just......"
Ding dong.
A special message notification sounded. Lu Ding took out his phone, raising his hand to cut off what An Wuyang was about to say.
Looking at the screen's contents, he made an annoyed "Tsk" sound.
Hot pot, again out of reach......