Sure enough, just as he had guessed, Mizuno Pengyu spoke after a brief silence: "Actually, I just want you to understand one thing. What I need is not someone who pretends to be foolish to highlight my intelligence, but someone who can consult with me and devise strategies. I hope you understand this."
The long-haired elder, disregarding the disarray of his hair, bowed once again and solemnly replied: "I will remember!"
"Alright, let's focus on what's in front of us. Among us, only you can block His Majesty; so it's crucial to hinder His Majesty at the key moment, otherwise, our sacrifices and efforts will be entirely wasted."
Mizuno Pengyu's seemingly casual words fell into the ears of the long-haired elder like an imperial decree. Knowing this moment was extremely important, he did not dare take it lightly, instantly agreed, then extended his perception power to every corner of the area, not daring to be distracted by even the slightest external element.
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