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Chapter 60: Chapter 60: Tell Chu He What You Just Said, Word for Word

Watching the livestream alongside Lu Yinxing were all the highest-ranking officials of the Great Xia Empire.

These were people who wielded immense power, whose every word and action could influence the entire nation’s direction.

Among this group, there were quite a few who had once doubted Chu He, and some were even prepared to use this opportunity to make trouble for him.

After all, in their eyes, the idea of Chu He single-handedly dealing with an Evil Spirit Ship like the Black Pearl was simply preposterous.

But the reality defied everyone’s expectations.

Not only did Chu He succeed, but he did so cleanly and decisively.

The Evil Spirit Ship that had once struck terror into countless hearts was as fragile as paper before him.

In this battle, Chu He displayed astonishing strength, making the high officials present realize just how terrifying he was.

However, just as Chu He had proven his strength,

shocking news arrived—his manor had been hit by a suicide attack?!

The news was like a bombshell, instantly causing an uproar among the officials.

They couldn’t imagine that after Chu He had displayed such immense power,

someone would still dare to target his family.

The gravity of the situation was self-evident.

”How are Chu He’s parents now? And his sisters?”

Lu Yinxing shot to her feet, asking anxiously.

She knew very well how deeply Chu He cared for his family.

If any harm came to them, the consequences would be unimaginable.

”Please rest assured, Your Majesty. Chu He’s family is safe; it was a close call, but no one was harmed.”

The secretary replied quickly. Although his voice was calm, a hint of tension could be heard.

Hearing the secretary’s reply, the high officials in attendance finally breathed a sigh of relief.

They began to trust Lu Yinxing’s judgment.

This young Martial Artist’s strength was enough to put the entire Great Xia Empire at ease.

If an expert like Chu He could truly stand guard over the Empire in the future,

then the Great Xia Empire would be safe and peaceful for decades to come.

At this moment, any joy Lu Yinxing felt had vanished completely.

’I have to do everything in my power to protect Chu He and his family.’

Only then could Chu He focus on protecting the Great Xia Empire, safeguarding the nation’s peace and tranquility.

”To dare make a move at a time like this... just who is the mastermind behind this?”

Lu Yinxing’s voice betrayed her unconcealable anger, and a cold light glinted in her eyes,

as if to freeze all conspiracies and darkness in its icy chill.

The secretary’s lips twitched. He clearly wanted to reveal the truth, but he was wary of the gazes from the many high-ranking Empire officials present.

He hesitated for a moment before mustering his courage and continuing, ”Based on the traces we collected at the scene and an analysis of the Secret Technique the Death Warriors cultivated, the prime suspect is most likely... the Ruan Family, who guards the northwestern border.”

The moment the secretary finished speaking, the atmosphere in the entire conference room became instantly tense.

”The Ruan Family?”

Lu Yinxing’s voice was filled with fury. ”They dared to move against his family at the critical moment when Chu He was dealing with the Black Pearl?”

The Ruan Family’s move was something the high officials had long expected.

Ruan Chengxiang had provoked Chu He during a meeting and was decisively killed by him.

The Ruan Family, being an extremely protective clan, would naturally not let the matter rest.

But no one expected them to be so brazen as to make a move now.

”Why is the Ruan Family so arrogant?”

Lu Yinxing said, ”Don’t they know that Chu He is a hero of our Great Xia Empire?

In the livestream, under the watchful eyes of countless viewers, he fearlessly fought the invincible Black Pearl and saved all the people of our Great Xia Empire.

And now, they dare to attack the hero’s family?”

The secretary nodded and added, ”Your Majesty, the Ruan Family’s Death Warriors cultivate their family’s Secret Technique. The squad was even led by two King-level experts. They made no effort to hide their identities; they clearly came prepared.”

”The Ruan Family holds a pivotal position in the Great Xia Empire. Their family’s background and power are nearly unmatched.

In their heyday, even the Royal Family had to show them some deference.”

Lu Yinxing sneered. ”However, they have forgotten their place and their duty, daring to openly challenge the Empire’s authority!

The Great Xia Empire has eight great generals, and the Ruan Family holds three of those positions.

This distribution of power is enough to show the Ruan Family’s influence within the Great Xia Empire.

But that is also their tragedy, for they have forgotten their duties as subjects.”

The Great Xia Empire’s investigations had shown

that the Ruan Family in the northwestern borderlands was deeply entrenched, like an unshakeable fortress.

There, the Ruan Family’s influence had permeated every corner,

and the common people’s devotion to them was fanatical to a staggering degree.

Even the commands of the Great Xia Empire seemed pale and powerless before the Ruan Family’s authority.

Therefore, ever since Lu Yinxing ascended the throne,

the Ruan Family had been a thorn in her side, a constant worry that robbed her of sleep and appetite, yet she was powerless to do anything about it.

What Lu Yinxing never expected was that they would make a move against Chu He.

After all, Lu Yinxing had personally recruited him, moving heaven and earth to bring him into her service.

Moreover, the strength Chu He had displayed on the livestream was more than enough to prove his value.

The Ruan Family’s action was undoubtedly a challenge to Lu Yinxing’s bottom line, pushing her to the brink of open opposition.

’If I try to smooth things over or simply endure this provocation, who would dare to serve and fight for me in the future?’

”Relay my orders. Send all intelligence on the Ruan Family—big or small, classified or not—to Chu He.”

Lu Yinxing said coolly, her voice like an icy wind sweeping through the Royal Palace. ”At the same time, raise the security level for Chu He’s family to the highest priority. Ensure that no harm comes to them.

I want Chu He to know that no matter what he decides to do, the Royal Family of the Great Xia Empire will support him with all its might.”

However, a minister stepped forward, attempting to de-escalate the tense atmosphere. ”Your Majesty, please reconsider.

The Ruan Family commands a large army, and their clan has numerous King-level experts. Their strength cannot be underestimated.

Furthermore, they seem to possess some kind of Secret Technique, which adds another layer of danger.

If we rashly break with the Ruan Family, I fear it will invite unnecessary trouble.

I suggest that we have both sides sit down for a discussion. After all, this incident started because Chu He killed a scion of the Ruan Family first.

Perhaps through negotiation, we can find a way to resolve this problem.

For instance, if Chu He were to pay some price, it might de-escalate the situation between them.”

The moment the minister finished speaking, Lu Yinxing let out a cold, sarcastic laugh. ”What a brilliant suggestion.

In that case, why don’t you be the one to persuade him?

Tell Chu He what you just said, word for word, and see how he reacts.”

”Ah?”

Hearing this, the minister’s face stiffened.

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