บท 160: Holy Envoy
Hearing Hua Ge's words, Mo Qingkuang was utterly confused.
This senior brother named Han Shu, with the surname Han, was very likely a member of the royal family. Why would he give Mo such a grand gesture?
Looking at Zheng Tao and Fu Qing, they didn't seem surprised either, as if they felt it was only right.
Han Shu stood up, his fair face adorned with a gentle smile like a spring breeze, "Brother Mo, there's no need to be surprised. The exposure of the treacherous minister Wang Hua originated from your suggestion. If it weren't for you, we would still be in the dark. When the Blue Flame Empire's Cavalry breaks through the capital, it would spell the end of the Tianxuan Empire."
"Not only should I thank you, but the entire Han family and the entire Tianxuan Empire should be grateful to you."
Mo Qingkuang was taken aback. So that's what it was about. In that case, he would accept the bow on behalf of his ancestor, Mo Fan, who orchestrated everything.
"Senior Brother Han, there's no need for such formalities. I just happened to be in the right place at the right time; I don't deserve any credit."
Han Shu wanted to say more but was interrupted by Hua Ge, "Alright, stop pushing back and forth; it's getting too pretentious. I'm planning to visit an old friend in prison later. How about it? Are you interested in coming along?"
Hua Ge looked at Mo Qingkuang. Wang Hua had been his old friend for many years, but he never imagined that Wang Hua was a spy for the Blue Flame Empire, playing him for a fool all these years!
Now that Wang Hua was captured, Hua Ge felt both relief and sadness.
He could imagine that someone as intelligent as Wang Hua could never have foreseen that his downfall would originate from his grandson provoking a mere seventeen-year-old boy.
Hua Ge wanted to see Wang Hua's expression when he learned the truth.
At the same time, he wanted to bring Mo Qingkuang along. He was growing increasingly fond of this young man.
Mo Qingkuang was a bit shocked. Visiting Wang Hua?
He wasn't prepared for that. Wang Hua's downfall was orchestrated by Mo Fan and had little to do with him. Whether to visit or not was up to Mo Fan.
"Ancestor, what do you think?" Mo Qingkuang asked in his heart.
Mo Fan calmly refused, "No need."
Over the past year, Mo Fan had repeatedly appeared in Zheng Tao's dreams, significantly aiding the capture of Wang Hua by providing more evidence.
For such an intelligent character he had shaped to fall into his hands, Mo Fan also felt a bit complicated.
Unfortunately, due to their differing stances, this formidable figure who had devoted his life to being an undercover agent failed. Mo Fan even felt some reluctance to face him.
Following Mo Fan's instructions, Mo Qingkuang said, "I won't be going."
Hua Ge sneered, "What? Afraid? His cultivation has been crippled; he's no different from an old man on his last legs."
"It's not fear; it's a bit of guilt. After all, it's his life's work we're talking about," Mo Qingkuang shook his head, feigning deep thought.
Hua Ge's expression changed instantly upon hearing this. Mo Qingkuang's words resonated deeply with him.
Wang Hua, a man who single-handedly infiltrated Tianxuan and climbed to his high position over nearly a century without revealing any flaws, was extremely close to success if not for Mo Qingkuang!
In all espionage cases throughout history, such an example was unprecedented!
It required immense courage, unparalleled wisdom, and tenacious willpower to achieve.
Putting aside their differing stances, Hua Ge still admired and respected Wang Hua!
Wang Hua was not only intelligent but also loyal!
Despite being at the peak of his career in Tianxuan, one step away from success, he never considered switching sides. His unwavering dedication to his mission was truly commendable.
Thinking this, Hua Ge no longer insisted, "Alright, if you don't want to see him, then don't."
Mo Qingkuang's act had already been overly interpreted by Hua Ge as the mutual respect of two great minds.
Zheng Tao gestured for Mo Qingkuang to come behind him and began to get to the main topic, "Since Qingkuang is out of seclusion, let's continue our previous discussion. Come over and share your thoughts."
Mo Qingkuang obediently stood behind Zheng Tao, marking the full attendance of the Golden Generation and their disciples.
The topic Zheng Tao referred to was the impending visit of the envoy from the Holy Land.
The Holy Envoy acts as the representative of the Holy Land, travelling the world to handle significant matters. They are only dispatched when major events occur on the continent to help resolve them. The envoy embodies the will of the high and mighty Holy Land.
Due to Wang Hua's capture and the public revelation of the Blue Flame Empire's plot against Tianxuan, the empire demanded the Holy Land seek justice on its behalf.
In the critical time leading up to the War for the Sacred, the Blue Flame Empire's plot to destroy Tianxuan had enraged the Holy Land. Therefore, the Holy Land decided to send an envoy to handle the situation, promising to deliver justice for Tianxuan.
Zheng Tao and the others had been discussing how to align with the Holy Land's intentions and extract substantial compensation from the Blue Flame Empire once the envoy arrived.
Hua Ge took a more aggressive stance. He believed that the Blue Flame Empire's disregard for the greater good of humanity, by plotting to destroy Tianxuan, put them at a moral disadvantage. Now that their plan had failed, Tianxuan could make exorbitant demands, such as territory cessions, reparations, and resource compensations.
However, Fu Qing and Zheng Tao had a different perspective. They argued that although the Blue Flame Empire's actions were morally indefensible, they had not actually engaged in warfare and their plan was thwarted by Tianxuan. As such, demanding territory and reparations might be unrealistic. Instead, it would be more practical to request resources that could aid in the cultivation of Tianxuan's strong warriors, thereby quickly filling the gaps in their high-level combat strength.
In the last War for the Sacred, Tianxuan suffered severe losses among its elite. If not for the Empress's sudden rise, the empire might have already been annexed by the Blue Flame Empire.
With the War for the Sacred imminent, replenishing their high-level combat strength was urgent.
The Blue Flame Empire, a resource-rich nation known for its fire element, excelled in alchemy and was home to many high-level alchemists. Even Yao Shen Mountain, which was regarded as the holy land for Alchemists, was located within the Blue Flame Empire.
Thus, demanding a substantial quantity of high-grade elixirs from the Blue Flame Empire would be the most critical need for Tianxuan at the moment.
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