Luo Nan walked to the window: "Choose a day to destroy the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"This will not only completely clear the obstacles to Moon Pavilion's rise in the Heaven Dou Empire, but also deter the Spirit Hall."
"And in this process, the Blue Lightning Tyrant School will be our best henchmen."
"Isn't Yu Luomian trying to prove his loyalty?"
"Then let the Blue Lightning Tyrant School fight the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect head-on, while Moon Pavilion only needs to stay in the rear."
"And incidentally, give the Blue Lightning Tyrant School some benefits."
"As long as the benefits are right, I think the Blue Lightning Tyrant School might not refuse us..."
"Okay." Tang Yuehua took a deep breath and walked to Luo Nan's side.
"Whatever you want to do, I will dedicate everything in Moon Pavilion to accompany you to the end."
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As night deepened, the study on the top floor of Moon Pavilion remained brightly lit.
Tang Yuehua was a decisive woman; having finalized the grand strategy for the future with Luo Nan, she was unwilling to delay for even a moment.
After seeing Luo Nan off to rest, she immediately summoned her most trusted confidants within Moon Pavilion and began drafting a secret plan overnight.
Her desk was piled high with maps of the Heaven Dou Empire's power distribution, lists of noble assets, and files on commoner soul masters.
How to establish a foundation under the guise of sponsoring the royal family; how to launder and intercept the enormous sums of money allocated by the royal family through a complex business network;
how to use Moon Pavilion's intelligence network to secretly screen and recruit talented but humble commoner soul masters across the continent…
she considered every detail meticulously.
Watching his wife's busy and captivating figure, Luo Nan didn't disturb her.
He knew that Tang Yuehua possessed unparalleled talent in business operations and power building.
He only needed to grasp the overall direction; Tang Yuehua would handle the remaining details flawlessly.
However, while Tang Yuehua was busily formulating the plan, Luo Nan was not idle either.
For Moon Pavilion to truly rise, besides accumulating internal strength, establishing its authority and expanding its influence externally was equally essential.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was the first stepping stone Luo Nan had chosen.
The next morning, as Heaven Dou City awoke, the thin mist still lingered on the streets.
In an extremely secluded and luxurious underground VIP room of the Moon Pavilion, Luo Nan was leisurely reclining on a soft leather sofa, toying with a crystal-clear luminous glass.
The glass held a blood-red, top-grade wine, exuding an intoxicating aroma.
"Creak—"
The heavy, soundproof wooden door was gently pushed open, and Yu Luomian, the second-in-command of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect, entered respectfully, led by a Moon Pavilion maid.
"Your Excellency, you summoned me?"
Yu Luomian bowed slightly, his attitude still humble.
"Sect Leader Yu, please sit. I hope I haven't disturbed your rest by calling you so early?"
"Your Excellency is too kind. It is my honor to be summoned by you, Yu Luomian. How could it be considered a disturbance?"
Yu Luomian, flattered, sat down on the edge of the sofa, only daring to occupy a third of the space, his back ramrod straight.
After serving fragrant tea, the maid quietly withdrew, closing the heavy door behind her.
Only Luo Nan and Yu Luomian remained in the VIP room.
They exchanged a few simple pleasantries, the atmosphere seemingly harmonious, but Yu Luomian's heart was pounding.
He knew that a peerless expert of Luo Nan's caliber would never invite him for tea and conversation without a reason.
Yesterday outside the palace, Luo Nan had just said he would consider Emperor Xue Ye's proposal, and this morning he summoned him alone—had he already made a decision?
"Sect Master Yu, let's not beat around the bush. I've called you here today because I have an important matter I'd like to hear your opinion on," Luo Nan said bluntly.
"Your Majesty, please speak. Whatever I, Yu Luomian, know, I will tell you without reservation." Yu Luomian's heart tightened, and he quickly replied solemnly.
Luo Nan slowly spoke:
"Sect Master Yu, you are well-informed. I wonder if you've heard recently…"
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has secretly cultivated another Title Douluo?"
"In other words, besides Sword Douluo Chen Xin, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect now has two more Title Douluos in charge."
Upon hearing this, Yu Luomian's pupils constricted sharply, and the muscles on his face twitched uncontrollably.
How long had it been since Gu Rong of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect died?
How long had the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect closed its doors?
How could the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect have cultivated a new Title Douluo so quickly?!
Yu Luomian took a deep breath and nodded solemnly:
"To be honest, Your Majesty, I only learned of this news last night through the sect's secret channels."
"It's said that a veteran Soul Douluo within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, with Ning Fengzhi's full support and a massive amount of resources, successfully advanced to the Title Douluo level."
"Although it's only a recent breakthrough to level ninety-one, a Title Douluo is still a Title Douluo, and this is undoubtedly a shot in the arm for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"It seems Sect Master Yu's intelligence network is indeed quite impressive," Luo Nan smiled slightly.
"Since you already know this news, I'll be frank."
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is stirring again."
"How long has it been since they announced their closure? At most, only about half a year."
"Now that they have a new Title Douluo backing them up, that old fox Ning Fengzhi can't hold back anymore."
"They've already started secretly contacting various forces within the Heaven Dou Empire, clearly intending to re-expand and reclaim their former dominance."
At this point, Luo Nan looked at Yu Luomian and said,
"Elder Yu, what are your thoughts on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's actions?"
Hearing Luo Nan's words, a cold sweat instantly broke out on Yu Luomian's back.
He was an extremely shrewd old fox; how could he not guess Luo Nan's true intentions after he'd spoken so bluntly?
Luo Nan was clearly planning to use the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect as a pawn, to restrain or even hinder the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's re-expansion!
Yu Luomian fell into deep thought.
When the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect suffered its first misfortune, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect was the first to step in and plunder its assets!
Although the assets of Heaven Dou City were given to Luo Nan, the rest were all swallowed up by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect.
They practically made a killing!
However, what goes around comes around.
Who is Ning Fengzhi?
He's a notorious smiling tiger on the Douluo Continent, cunning and vengeful.
He had previously held back because his sect's strength had been damaged, forcing him to submit.
Now, with two Title Douluos back in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, their confidence has returned.
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