Let them offer their loyalty!

Perhaps Elder Pang was thinking too deeply, as Kou Yu had been fuming for a long time beside him and finally couldn't hold back.

He frowned and called out a couple of times, "Elder Pang, Elder Pang! What are you thinking?"

"Give a clear answer. Can you give a clear answer or not?"

Upon hearing Kou Yu's words, Elder Pang slowly came to his senses. He glanced at Kou Yu and then said, "This matter... definitely cannot be handled according to your wishes."

"Qiu Tu is one of the quasi-senior officials of our Eighth Sanctuary and also one of the top-ranked experts."

"If he were to be removed just because of a few harsh words and a conflict, it would be too much of a joke."

Upon saying this, Elder Pang picked up a teacup, took a sip, and said calmly, "Don't use such petty tricks to test me."

"Even if I'm confused, I can't possibly agree to your unreasonable request."

Hearing Elder Pang's words, Kou Yu's angry expression faded, and then he chuckled, looking at Elder Pang, and said, "Elder Pang... it seems you haven't completely lost your mind."

"Then my brother didn't judge people quite accurately."

Upon hearing Kou Yu's irreverent words, Elder Pang's eyes narrowed slightly, and his previous relaxed demeanor vanished.

He involuntarily looked at Kou Yu and asked, "Have you been in contact with your brother? What did he say?"

Kou Yu sat on the sofa, appearing very casual.

He replied, "He didn't really say much."

"He just felt something was off and wanted me to remind you."

"He said 'oil boils with fire, flowers arrayed with brocade, full moon must wane, full water must overflow.'

"Over the years, you've always thought the 'Academic Faction' was just a label, unlike the 'Iron-Blood Faction' or 'Fengtian Faction' which have their own roots and territories."

"You've always wanted to push the 'Academic Faction' a step further."

"But... Rao Shou and Tang Wanfeng have always been very cautious about your 'Academic Faction's' expansion speed, unwilling to easily loosen the reins on you."

"Yet this time, they suddenly let you achieve your dream, doesn't it feel a bit strange?"

At this point, Kou Yu paused and continued, "Of course, you might also say that this is the result of your many years of effort finally paying off."

"After all, the 'Academic Faction' has consistently supplied talent to the Sanctuary over the years, accounting for almost half of the new generation of officials."

"Because of this apprehension, you subsequently turned to provide educational support to other factions. So, even if you didn't make contributions, your hard work should be recognized."

"And after suppressing you for so many years, the Sanctuary indeed ought to loosen its restrictions on you."

"However... if that makes sense, then Pei Jing's promotion is even more peculiar."

"You know, Pei Jing holds the largest military force of the 'Academic Faction.'

"In some sense, he is a key figure in your 'Academic Faction' standing against other factions."

"In the past, you always wanted to push Pei Jing further up the ranks, while Rao Shou and Tang Wanfeng kept restricting him, eventually compensating by sending him to Beiyun State as the Deputy Speaker."

"Unexpectedly, he made a name for himself and even integrated the entire military of Beiyun State."

"Now... he's been promoted. It seems he has finally fulfilled his wish and become the Speaker."

"But... without the military at his disposal, he's like a tiger without teeth, a wolf without claws."

Listening to Kou Yu's words, Elder Pang's face grew increasingly grim, with both worry at being seen through and disbelief lingering in his eyes.

At this moment, Kou Yu continued, "My brother said, actually, on the surface, these two things seem fine."

"It's just that the timing of their occurrence is a bit odd."

"Whether everything is as my brother guesses, still depends on the subsequent developments."

"Perhaps... Rao Shou and Tang Wanfeng felt, after gaining more power, that they could control you and the 'Academic Faction,' hence they proactively lifted the restrictions on you."

Hearing Kou Yu say this, Elder Pang's expression slightly relaxed, and he didn't look as grim.

He pondered for a moment, then said, "Help me thank Kou Xuan."

"I'll pay more attention moving forward."

Kou Yu nodded nonchalantly with his head held high, but his thoughts drifted back to his conversation with his brother yesterday.

At that time, after his brother had finished reminding him about Elder Pang, he said a few words to him with a stern expression,

"What I'm about to say next, don't tell Pang Haichen."

"Rao Shou and Tang Wanfeng are definitely not untying Pang Haichen, but rather lulling him, killing him with kindness."

"But... I have interacted with Rao Shou and Tang Wanfeng many times, and they are always methodical, rarely resorting to eliminating opponents due to disagreements."

"So, it's very likely Pang Haichen is hiding something from us."

"It's precisely this matter that might have touched Rao Shou and Tang Wanfeng's nerves."

"So, just give the reminder, don't get too involved, and don't explain too much."

"If he can understand, he understands. If not, so be it."

"This way, no matter who wins, it won't affect the Kou family's stance or relationships with them."

With these thoughts, Kou Yu couldn't help but glance at Elder Pang, curiously thinking: What is this old man hiding....?

At this moment, Elder Pang was also sipping tea on the side, deep in thought.

His gaze drifted, clearly not focused on the teacup, obviously lost in thought.

If this reminder had come from someone else, Elder Pang would have likely dismissed it as a whisper in the ear.

However... this reminder came from Kou Xuan.

Who is Kou Xuan? The second most influential person in the Sixth Sanctuary, truly King Kang's right-hand man. The chief strategist who assisted King Kang in establishing the Sanctuary.

It was through his impeccable strategies that King Kang could, in such a short time, wield a three-foot sword, pacify the Disaster Zone, and lay down a vast territory for the Sixth Sanctuary.