Chapter 77

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Protagonist:

Xuan Ge

"General~ Concubine will take Kafka to familiarize herself with the General's Mansion first~"

Ling Sha spoke in a gentle voice, a warm smile hanging on her face, her posture dignified and gentle, yet a trace of hard-to-detect wariness hid in the depths of her eyes.

She could never guess Kafka's intentions.

Upon hearing this, Xuan Ge nodded lightly without the slightest hesitation, his tone composed:

"No problem, it just so happens I'll take Ying Xing and the others to check out their residences first, you two take your time strolling, no need to rush."

Ling Sha knew clearly in her heart that Kafka taking the initiative to meet her gaze surely meant there was important business to discuss.

She could not continue waiting. Xing Xiao, the Grand Duchess are watching like tigers eyeing prey, she must take the initiative to attack, secure the number one position.

"General~" Ling Sha slowly stepped forward, bowed slightly, and called softly by Xuan Ge's ear, her tone carrying a few parts shyness and allure:

"Concubine will be waiting for you at the Alchemy Commission tonight~~"

The implication in her words was direct yet ambiguous.

After Ling Sha finished speaking she straightened up, Xuan Ge then turned his head to look at her, his gaze shifting slightly, freezing for a mere 0.0001 seconds.

As if he hadn't expected Ling Sha would be unable to wait.

Xuan Ge nodded, thinking to himself: 'Ling Sha couldn't wait, tonight it looks like she wants to force me to disarm...'

Before leaving, Ling Sha moved her lips at Xuan Ge, uttering not the slightest sound, speaking with mouth movements:

"General is so good~"

The pampering pride in her tone was clearly visible.

Then Ling Sha turned to look at Kafka to the side.

Xuan Ge stood in place, watching Ling Sha and Kafka walk out of the grand hall side by side, until the two women's figures completely disappeared, only then did he slowly swallow his saliva.

"People are gone."

Ren stood to the side with arms crossed, reminding in a flat tone, his gaze falling on the still-stunned Xuan Ge, a trace of hard-to-detect teasing hidden in the depths of his eyes.

"Mm..." Xuan Ge slowly returned to his senses, nodding lightly.

"Let's go, first take you all to settle into your residences, I tonight... also have business to attend to." His thoughts had long since drifted toward the Alchemy Commission.

Kafka and Ling Sha walked out of the grand hall, the two women walking shoulder to shoulder through the General's Mansion's front courtyard.

The courtyard was elegant, grass and trees lush, a faint floral fragrance permeating the air, the two silent all the way, tacitly stopping before a flower bed.

Ling Sha's hands folded before her, her gaze gently watching the blooming flowers in the flower bed, her eyes full of tenderness.

The flowers planted here were all ones she liked, specially ordered by Xuan Ge to be planted according to her preferences, each blooming exceptionally gorgeous.

"Kafka, what business do you have with me?"

Ling Sha turned her head slightly, looking at Kafka who always wore a faint smile, her tone calm.

"The Stellaron Hunters matter, the General has already decided, you should be clear, no need to ask further."

Kafka gave a soft hum, her tone lazy and composed:

"I know~ What I sought you for today is not for the Stellaron Hunters matter.

Hehe~ Besides, being able to stay on the Shen Wu Xian Zhou, with the General escorting and protecting us, is inherently a good choice for us."

Kafka bent slightly, carefully examining the flowers before her, fingertips lightly brushing over the petals.

Then Kafka straightened up, her tone direct, without the slightest beating around the bush: "Ling Sha, you cannot hold onto Xuan Ge."

Ling Sha let out a light laugh, her tone carrying a few parts disdain, retorting:

"How can I not hold onto him? Don't tell me you all think because I lack martial force, you can look down on me at will?"

"Hehe~ Not using martial force doesn't mean I don't have it."

Ling Sha's figure remained dignified, yet a powerful aura gradually radiated from her whole body, that composure and majesty faintly exuding the bearing of a main wife.

Ling Sha stared at Kafka's unruffled expression, slowly playing her trump card:

"Telling you is fine, among the General's Five Generals, three already secretly support me.

You wouldn't really think I'm just an ordinary Chief Strategist, would you."

The smile on Kafka's face paused slightly, a trace of surprise flashing in the depths of her eyes.

She indeed hadn't expected that among the Divine Might General's subordinates, the Five Generals already had three leaning toward Ling Sha, this strength far exceeding her expectations.

"Hehe~ Ling Sha, you showing your hand to me, surely you have your own plans too?"

Kafka straightened up, hands folded behind her back, walking two steps forward like a delicate young girl, her tone carrying a few parts playfulness.

"Let me guess, is it that the two Generals who haven't expressed a stance have rather traditional dispositions~?"

Kafka finished speaking and stopped, her gaze sharply staring straight at Ling Sha, as if she had long since seen through her concerns.

Ling Sha and Kafka's gazes clashed fiercely, a moment later, she slowly averted her gaze, looking toward the depths of the General's Mansion, her expression becoming complex.

Kafka was right, those two Generals, although they accepted her, had never supported her.

In the eyes of General Bai and General Wei, Xuan Ge's bloodline inheritance is the first priority.

What they care about has never been who has more of Xuan Ge's trust, but who can leave a bloodline heir for Xuan Ge on the Shen Wu Xian Zhou.

On the Shen Wu Xian Zhou, whether it's the Shen Wu Army soldiers, the Divine Might General's personal guards, or the Generals commanding corps, all firmly believe:

Xuan Ge's bloodline is the Xian Zhou's future heir, no one may touch it.

If, suppose Xuan Ge and Xing Xiao bore a child, General Bai and General Wei would definitely not hesitate to side with Xing Xiao.

Even if she is the Grand Duchess of Extinction whom all dread, even if she stands opposed to the Xian Zhou's stance.

"Speak plainly, Kafka." Ling Sha averted her gaze, looking back at Kafka, her tone serious.

"Was it Ai Li Ou who sent you to find me, or your own decision?"

She truly could not fathom Kafka's thoughts, unsure whether the other party actually wanted to contend, actually wanted to vie for Xuan Ge's favor.

Unclear whether her every step was for the Stellaron Hunters, or for herself.

At this moment, in Ling Sha's view, Kafka taking the initiative to seek her out for a talk was, in all likelihood, wanting to cooperate with her.

Joining forces against the ambitious Dalihua, and the formidable Xing Xiao, the two of them currently shared a common "enemy".

"Ling Sha, I somewhat admire you."

Kafka walked back to her original position, praising sincerely: "In matters involving Xuan Ge, your keenness and decisiveness are comparable to those of certain geniuses in the myriad worlds."

This was no empty talk; based solely on Ling Sha being able to read the deep meaning in her eyes, and yet still swiftly seizing authority while guarding against her.

Kafka continued: "I'll help you intercept Dalihua and Xing Xiao, not letting them disrupt your plans.

After all, among everyone, you are the first one acknowledged by Xuan Ge, this point, I concede."

Ling Sha's delicate brows furrowed slightly, the wariness in her heart not diminishing in the slightest.

In her view, Kafka's such "non-contention" was in truth the greatest "contention"; she hurriedly pressed:

"What exactly do you want to do? There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world; you won't help me for nothing."

"Hehe~ I don't want to do anything~"

Kafka let out a light laugh, her tone languid, stepping toward the depths of the General's Mansion, conveniently turning back to remind her.

"It's merely reciprocity. Ling Sha, still need to trouble you to show me around the General's Mansion~"

Ling Sha gazed at Kafka's retreating figure, the corner of her mouth hooking a faint, comprehending smile, yet it held not a shred of warmth.

How could she not understand Kafka's meaning?

The other party wasn't not contending, but rather wanted to advance by retreating, secretly laying out a scheme; one day she would contend with her for that "first" position.

The Stellaron Hunters were already unable to leave the Shen Wu Xian Zhou, so Kafka chose to go against the current, entering the game herself; on one hand helping her stabilize the situation, on the other paving the way for the future in Ai Li Ou's words.

Letting the Stellaron Hunters borrow the Shen Wu Xian Zhou's power to escort and protect, while also striving for opportunities to get close to Xuan Ge for herself.

Ling Sha secretly complained in her heart: Xing Xiao is still easier to deal with......