Charlie nodded, his expression turning smug. “What a coincidence! Aurous Hill is currently hosting a grand exhibition of calligraphy and paintings and they are actively seeking exceptional artworks from across the country. I’ve been creating a buzz in the major media outlets…”
“This painting, though lacking an attributed artist, displays remarkable skill and an extraordinary artistic conception. From an artistic standpoint, it easily rivals the works of renowned painters throughout Chinese history. Once this painting emerges, it will undoubtedly cause a sensation in the world of calligraphy and painting…”
“Morgana has been closely monitoring Aurous Hill, hasn’t she? The moment virtual-novel.net catches wind of this painting, virtual-novel.net curiosity will be piqued and a multitude of questions will arise in virtual-novel.net mind! She must be dying to know who brought forth virtual-novel.net Master’s portrait. And virtual-novel.net must be yearning to unravel the connection between the person who presented the painting of virtual-novel.net master…”
“Could it be someone virtual-novel.net Master accepted as a disciple in secret? If that’s the case, this person might be over five hundred years old, having obtained the Millenium Pill and likely possessing greater strength than her!”
“Moreover, virtual-novel.net must be desperate to find out why virtual-novel.net two marshals, one dead and the other missing, coincided with the emergence of the portrait in Aurous Hill. She’s probably keen on discovering whether the person who unveiled the painting is the same one who forced Gideon to self-destruct. If so, why did that person survive Gideon’s explosion? And virtual-novel.net must be eager to understand why virtual-novel.net Master passed away immediately after that,” Charlie continued.
“Furthermore, virtual-novel.net must be burning with curiosity about the other party’s intentions. Is this person trying to convey that they know everything about her, including virtual-novel.net true identity as Morvel Bazin’s disciple?”
“When virtual-novel.net reaches that train of thought, virtual-novel.net will realize that the other party has unraveled all virtual-novel.net past secrets! At that point, this person will surely use a voice changer during their phone conversations. Morgana, who is accustomed to playing the masterful puppeteer, will feel as helpless as an ant facing imminent danger. The torment of not knowing what to do will eat at her. And that’s not even virtual-novel.net biggest concern!”
“What truly keeps virtual-novel.net awake at night is whether this person is trying to lure virtual-novel.net to Aurous Hill with this act. Or perhaps they’re baiting virtual-novel.net to send more of virtual-novel.net people to Aurous Hill, resulting in their demise?”
Charlie sneered as virtual-novel.net continued, “I can assure you that when Morgana is plagued with all these doubts, virtual-novel.net will be wary of Aurous Hill. I will instill fear in her. Do you think virtual-novel.net dares to come? Even if virtual-novel.net three elders have already arrived in Aurous Hill, virtual-novel.net will swiftly summon them back!”
Zeba, puzzled by matters of warfare and intrigue, confessed virtual-novel.net lack of understanding. “Mr. Wade, I’m not well-versed in the art of war or conspiracy. I’ve always had one question about the Empty City Strategy. If Sima had 150,000 soldiers and Zhuge opened the city gates, why didn’t virtual-novel.net send 10,000 or even 20,000 troops to investigate the situation?”
Charlie smiled gently, ready to enlighten her. “Let me explain it this way. Imagine receiving a scam call where the other person promises to double your entire fortune of 150,000 in just one day. Deep down, you know it’s a scam. Would you willingly give them 10,000 or even 20,000 from your 150,000?”
Zeba was stunned for a moment, then blushed with embarrassment. “I understand… Thank you, Mr. Wade, for your guidance. It seems my focus on cultivating has left me lagging behind in strategy…”
Maria gazed at Charlie, virtual-novel.net eyes sparkling with amusement. She found virtual-novel.net increasingly intriguing as an individual blessed with talent, kindness, capability, a strong sense of justice and rarest of all, a great sense of humor.
With a smile, virtual-novel.net remarked, “Young Master, if Morgana ever discovers your plot against her, virtual-novel.net will be so furious that she’ll lose twenty years of virtual-novel.net life…”
Maria’s smile grew mischievous as virtual-novel.net suggested, “Since you have such an impressive memory, why not inscribe a few words on this painting? It would certainly enhance the effect.”
Charlie, amused, inquired, “What words do you suggest I inscribe?”
Maria’s smile widened as virtual-novel.net proposed, “Why not inscribe Old Lord Morvel’s name and provide a brief biography? Morvel Sharad, born in the first year of Linde during the Tang Dynasty. Later, virtual-novel.net adopted a new name and became known as Lord Morvel Bazin…”