A vicious glint flashed in Wei Chengliang's eyes. "Very good. This operation absolutely cannot have any more mistakes. Send the order down. Have everyone prepare. As soon as the family elder arrives, we move immediately!"
The confidant acknowledged the order and turned to leave.
Wei Chengliang sat in his study, his gaze sinister as he stared ahead.
He knew this contest had reached a critical moment. Both sides were maneuvering in the shadows, waiting for the other to reveal a flaw.
However, he also knew that he had to be more cautious and more ruthless than his opponent to be the one laughing in the end.
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Meanwhile, in Luoshui City, the largest city in northern Gongzhou Prefecture, the atmosphere was exceptionally tense.
"Leader, the imperial court's purges are getting stricter. If this continues, our boys will all be beheaded! We can't go on like this. We can't just sit here and wait to be slaughtered!"
