The three exchanged glances, then Marquis Yu took the initiative and said, "Brother Yu... I think the reason Brother Xuan chose to back down must have a reason."
"It's definitely not because he's afraid of Lin Xi."
"After all, Qiu Tu has already gone to the core area and can't come back. There's no way for him to support Lin Xi."
At this, Marquis Yu paused, then glanced at Kou Xuan before finally saying, "And... Lin Xi's current backing isn't Qiu Tu, it's Li Feng."
"Brother Xuan must have his own considerations."
Hearing the debate, Kou Xuan slowly took a sip of tea, then spoke, "Lin Xi's current support... is actually still Qiu Tu."
Marquis Yu was stunned at Kou Xuan's words.
Kou Xuan gently rubbed the rim of the teacup with the lid as he continued, "And... Qiu Tu is actually very likely still in the Northwestern Region."
Hearing this second statement from Kou Xuan, Marquis Yu, Han Dong, and Gao Changming all froze.
