Seeing Buton and Nicholas with confused expressions on their faces, struggling to disguise their feelings, Phoenix managed to maintain a neutral outward appearance, but was secretly delighted.

They knew nothing about Tang Fei's cunning.

No one understands the real relationship between Tang Fei and Prince Philip better than her.

Before Tang Fei's identity was truly exposed, he was just a poor kid from an old land...

With Prince Philip's proud nature, how could he possibly become friends with him?

Drinking all night? What wishful thinking.

Prince Philip would only drink and play with women alongside Zhong Tianyi, another prince.

There are layers between people.

These layers aren't divided by hard walls, but by thick stacks of money, the confidence to reach for the stars.

With no money and no power, you really can't play the game.

Tang Fei and Prince Philip's relationship was anything but pleasant and could hardly be called friendship.

At the time, Prince Philip led the Aus Empire delegation to Phoenix City to participate in the Destiny Competition, and under the influence of those with ulterior motives, the two were often in conflict.

They almost got into a fight in the bar.

Later, when the competition began, the teams from the two countries engaged in heated debates and fiery exchanges.

Tang Fei secured the championship in the mechanical group by stepping over the bodies of countless contestants from the Aus Empire, didn't he?

Friends?

It's merely because Tang Fei demonstrated immense potential and utility.

Buton and Nicholas couldn't figure out the real relationship status between Tang Fei and Prince Philip.

Tang Fei claimed they were close friends who could drink all night together, while Prince Philip called him as sly as a viper...

Hmm, maybe Prince Philip didn't want them to know he was too close with a foreign leader; if King Lionheart found out, he might grow suspicious.

Colluding with foreign armed forces... What are you planning?

Of course, these weren't the main concerns for them.

They came this time to establish connections with Tang Fei and achieve cooperation.

"Yes, before we left, Prince Philip repeatedly instructed us to bring his most sincere greetings to his bravest friend."

"Just as he said in the video, he's very much looking forward to seeing you again, wanting to drink and chat like before... I believe you will have endless topics to discuss, like a stream that never runs dry."

"Yes, I also miss my good friend Prince Philip very much, and I'm looking forward to that day," Tang Fei nodded, then looked at Buton and Nicholas and asked, "So, he just asked you to come and convey greetings?"

"Of course not," Buton, an important strategist by Prince Philip's side, spoke up, "Just as the prince said in the video, you need assistance, and we can offer help."

"Really?" Tang Fei was overjoyed.

"Absolutely," Buton said confidently. They were originally here to help these pitiful ragtag groups: "You must trust in the strength of the Aus Empire."

"I believe," Tang Fei nodded firmly and said, "Can you help me get rid of Shen Wuxiang? With Shen Wuxiang dead, all problems would be solved."

"???"

"If impossible, can you send troops to blow up the Mountain Qi Camp for me..."

"..."

"Why aren't you saying anything, you two? Your expressions look a bit off. Is it because you're too tired from the journey and feeling unwell?"

Nicholas, with a gloomy face and a displeased expression, looked at Tang Fei and said, "Mr. Tang, we come bearing the friendship and sincerity of the prince... Yet, you haven't reciprocated with corresponding enthusiasm and sincerity."

"I've shown it," Tang Fei looked at Nicholas and explained seriously, "Haven't I shown a warm welcome to your arrival? I've also expressed my most heartfelt gratitude for Philip's friendship… I've said, he's my best friend. That's beyond doubt."

"..."

Is this how friends negotiate?

Is the national condition of the Phoenix Country so vastly different from their Aus Empire?

No wonder everyone says Phoenix Country people are 'hypocritical' 'treacherous,' it's evidently true.

Seeing the two speechless, Tang Fei secretly sneered in his heart.

Putting on an air of condescending charity, for whom?

If their arrogant and hypocritical demeanor isn't first shattered, who knows what outrageous terms they'll propose.

Using the hidden dagger within the laugh strategy...

Grandpa came from Hate Mountain.

Not only people, even if he encounters a wild dog, he would put on a harmless smile.

Just to lower the opponent's guard, then strike with one deadly blow.

Buton and Nicholas together might be over a hundred years old, but... they're still too naive.

"So, when you said I needed help, and I pointed out where I needed assistance... you got angry?"

"Mr. Tang..." Buton flicked his long golden hair, having partial royal blood from the Aus Empire, making his identity seem more noble: "You're asking for the impossible. You should know, this is a task beyond our completion."

"Impossible?" Tang Fei feigned surprise and spoke, "I believe with the strength of the Aus Empire, as long as you sincerely help, mobilizing national forces... don't say just a Mountain Qi Camp, even against the entire Phoenix Empire's combined military forces you'd manage."

"..."

Buton again fell silent.

Mobilizing national forces is something only a monarch can achieve, Philip is just an empire's prince...

And he's one among them.

Besides, even if Prince Philip ascended as emperor... why would he mobilize all forces to fight Phoenix for you?

Unless he believed the timing was right for a takeover.

"Since the requests I proposed are things you can't accomplish... what then can you help me with?"

"..."

Phoenix knew it was her time to step in, and she smiled, saying, "Since we are friends, we should speak honestly and sincerely. Lay out each other's interests and requests clearly..."

"What do you need, and what can I do. Everyone proposes terms, discusses pros and cons. Achieving a win-win goal."

"I believe Prince Philip also means this... what do you two think?"

Buton and Nicholas exchanged glances, putting away their disdain and condescending 'charitable' attitude, bowed deeply to Tang Fei and Phoenix.

"We were reckless, please accept our most sincere apologies," Buton spoke.

"Please believe, we truly wish to cooperate with Mr. Tang," Nicholas lowered his proud head.

Tang Fei extended his hand to lift them up, his radiant smile blooming warmly again, looking as if to bathe others in the spring breeze: "Why be so formal? You're guests from afar..."

Buton and Nicholas, being held by Tang Fei, watched his purely beautiful smile and thought, this man has a broad mind, likely to accomplish great things.

"Even if something was done inadequately, that's merely unfamiliarity with our local customs. What's the point of blaming it?"

"..."

Buton and Nicholas again felt a sharp pain in their heart.

How did the prince make friends with such a person?

"Now, shall we discuss the details of our cooperation?" Tang Fei maintained a smiling face as he spoke: "What can you help me with? And how can I... reciprocate?"

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