Li Yuze narrowed his eyes as he looked at Er Qi; as for Er Qi, the temperament that he was displaying now was completely different from before.

Previously, he was aggressive; now, he was sinister, like a scorpion emerging from its hiding place.

"Are you from the Soul Capture Pavilion?" Li Yuze asked.

"Does that matter?" Er Qi replied, "General Li just needs to tell me whether you're willing to cooperate with the Soul Capture Pavilion or not. After all, we share a common goal, which is to eliminate Tang Rao, wouldn't you agree?"

"Bang!" The next moment, Li Yuze appeared right in front of Er Qi, grabbed his throat with his right hand, and slammed him hard against the wall behind them.

"Who told you that I want to eliminate Tang Rao? I just want him to stop meddling in the affairs of Blue Star," Li Yuze said.

"Is that so, General Li?" There was no fear in Er Qi; instead, he wore a smile on his face.

"I see a killing intent and anger in General Li's eyes," Er Qi said with a light chuckle, looking into Li Yuze's eyes.

Li Yuze breathed somewhat heavily.

"General Li, this matter is really no big deal. There is a saying: 'Those who don't share the same values cannot work together.' If your philosophy differs from Tang Rao's, there's no need to be polite to him. You also shouldn't feel any burden. In the Nine Realms and the Seventy-two Domains, such matters will only make people say Tang Rao was foolish, not that you're malicious. Conflicts between cultivators never take into account affection, let alone any so-called acquaintance or debts of gratitude," Er Qi continued to guide Li Yuze.

Li Yuze's gaze grew heavier, and he released the hand choking Er Qi.

"General Li, think it over, it's beneficial for both of us," Er Qi said with a smile, rubbing his neck.

"Beneficial for me? I don't think so," Li Yuze looked at Er Qi, "Tang Rao dies, and then the Nine Realms and the Seventy-two Domains take the opportunity to invade, to kill their way into Blue Star, right?"

"General Li worries too much. We simply wish to eliminate Tang Rao, nothing more. If we truly had any intentions of invading Blue Star, do you think we would have wasted so much time? You are well aware of the strength of any considerable cultivator on the Moon; they're just at the pinnacle of crossing tribulation. And the Soul Capture Pavilion? Not to mention our hundreds of cultivators at the peak of crossing tribulation, even for Half-step Great Perfection, we can count them on two hands. Plus, think about it, how many years has the Soul Capture Pavilion stood firm in the Nine Realms and the Seventy-two Domains—do you think it lacks true Great Perfection? If we really wanted to attack the Moon, could the things Tang Rao set up withstand us?" Er Qi said indifferently.

Li Yuze's eyebrows furrowed tightly.

"The Soul Capture Pavilion has never sought to destroy any place. What the Soul Capture Pavilion wants is simply mutual benefit. Blue Star has many resources, many astonishing things, and only through mutual exchange can there be development. Right, General Li?"

Li Yuze continued to be silent, but Er Qi was very clear that Li Yuze had been persuaded by him; it was just a matter of time before he agreed.

"Besides, even if Tang Rao dies, it wouldn't affect Blue Star's defenses. Blue Star is protected by the Great Transfer Formation; trying to forcefully enter is as difficult as ascending to heaven," Er Qi said with a grin.

"Cooperating with you isn't out of the question," after a long pause, Li Yuze took a deep breath and then looked at Er Qi.

"Does General Li have any conditions? Feel free to mention them. As long as the Soul Capture Pavilion can fulfill them, we will do it for you," Er Qi nodded and said.

"It's not exactly conditions; rather, cooperation is about mutual trust and understanding each other. I'm well aware of the Four Great Judges of the Soul Capture Pavilion. Which one do you serve? To be clear: who are you representing in this negotiation with me?" Li Yuze asked.

"Is that important?"

"Of course, it's important; in this collaboration, I don't want to be just a gun in your hands," Li Yuze's gaze was cold as a subtle aura of killing intent loomed over Er Qi.

Er Qi fell silent.

Naturally, he could sense the killing intent from Li Yuze.

"Judge Qin," Er Qi finally said.

"Qin Sheng," Li Yuze snorted, "It would be better if it were Cui Baiyi."

Er Qi's brow furrowed, seemingly displeased.

"Alright, I've got it. Tell me, what are your plans, or rather, what do you propose?" Li Yuze found a chair to sit down and looked at Er Qi.

Er Qi cleared his throat and pulled over a chair, ready to sit down.

"Bang!" However, before Er Qi could sit, Li Yuze suddenly swung his hand, and the chair shattered into pieces.

"General Li, what is the meaning of this?" Er Qi was visibly irritated.

"Did I allow you to sit? Besides, are you even qualified?" Li Yuze looked at Er Qi with disdain and contempt.

Er Qi clenched his fists, teeth gritted.

Of course, he couldn't get angry, because he was simply no match for Li Yuze. Aggravating him might lead to Li Yuze striking out and killing him on the spot.

Although Er Qi had been investigating Li Yuze for a long time and knew him quite well, he still didn't dare to take the risk.

An investigation is always just an investigation.

"Then I will stand and talk with General Li." After a few seconds of silence, Er Qi put the smile back on his face.

Li Yuze glanced at Er Qi indifferently and did not say anything further.

...

After leaving the banquet hall, Tang Rao took Mo Xinyu and others directly to the Moon, and then handed them over to Yan Wei for arrangements.

Yan Wei had conducted at least some investigation on these people, vaguely knowing some of their preferences and strengths. Handing them over to Yan Wei, he anticipated no problems should arise.

As for Tang Rao himself, he settled into the control room, holding potato chips and Sprite, watching the large screen in front of him.

On the large screen, Li Yuze and Er Qi were having a conversation.

"Qin Sheng, hmm, quite interesting." Tang Rao murmured, crunching on potato chips noisily.

"Qin Sheng is indeed an interesting person," Yan Wei agreed as he flopped down next to Tang Rao, grabbing a bag of potato chips from in front of him and tearing it open.

"You even snatch my chips, have you no humanity?" Tang Rao gave Yan Wei a sideways glance.

"Five yuan, take it." Yan Wei tossed a five-yuan bill to Tang Rao.

"What about the five yuan and twenty cents? You still owe me twenty cents."

Yan Wei: "..."

"Speaking of which, what are you planning to do about Li Yuze's matter?" Yan Wei asked.

"Let's not talk about that, let's discuss your wedding plans. How are they coming along?" Tang Rao asked with a smile, "I think it should be grand, invite a thousand people, make it a big event."

"Something simple would be quite nice," Yan Wei said.

"Nice my foot, for women, weddings are extremely important. Every woman has a dream of a perfect wedding. Even if you can't give her perfect, it should at least be grand. Li Li definitely says she wants it simple, but in her heart, she absolutely dreams of a fairy-tale wedding," Tang Rao explained.

Yan Wei looked at Tang Rao in surprise.

"Since when did you understand women so well?"

"Nonsense, I've always understood women very well, alright? Listen to me, and you won't go wrong," Tang Rao snapped his fingers and said.

"Alright then, I'll take your advice this time," Yan Wei nodded.

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