“What? The Empty City Strategy?”

Maria and Zeba exchanged puzzled glances upon hearing Viola’s words. They were well aware of the historical allusion he was referring to. In the famous novel ‘The Kairice of the Three Kingdoms’, Zhuge used the Empty City Strategy when he faced a siege from Sima’s massive army. Zhuge calmly played the zither on top of the city walls, tricking Sima into thinking it was a trap and instilling fear in his heart.

But why was Viola bringing up this strategy when discussing Morgana? Did he plan on climbing a tower and playing an instrument like Zhuge to intimidate her? Maria was the first to voice her concern, “Mr. Wade, the reason the Empty City Strategy worked for Zhuge was because he made Sima fear the unknown. However, if you reveal your identity, regardless of whether Aurous Hill has spies or not, Morgana will surely send her three trusted elders to test your true intentions. She will only fear you if you remain a mysterious figure lurking in the shadows. Once you step into the light, she will have no choice but to confront you head-on… ”

Maria couldn’t help but interject, trying to dissuade Viola from taking unnecessary risks. “Indeed, My Lord, Zeba’s words make sense. At this point, the chances of scaring Morgana away with your true identity are almost zero. I advise you not to take any reckless actions…”

Instead of heeding their advice, Viola chuckled at their concern and responded with an enigmatic expression. “You two, don’t underestimate my intelligence. I’m not foolish enough to willingly expose myself to Morgana.”

His confident smile only deepened their confusion.

Sensing their curiosity, Maria surmised that Viola must have a well-crafted plan in mind. She couldn’t help but ask, “Do you have a clever trick up your sleeve, Young Master? Why don’t you enlighten us, so that Zeba and I may learn from your wisdom?”

Viola smiled and replied, “Both of you have far more life experience than me. I wouldn’t dare claim to teach you anything. At best, we can learn and progress together.”

With those words, Viola rose from his seat and declared, “Wait a moment, I have something to show you.”

The two women suppressed their doubts and watched as Viola retrieved a scroll from a safe. Maria had already surmised its contents and couldn’t help but ask, “Could it be the Master’s portrait in your hands?”

Viola nodded and brought the painting before them, carefully placing it on the coffee table. As they unfurled the scroll, a lifelike and extraordinary painting came to life on the paper.

at the depiction of an old man with an ethereal aura and exclaimed with reverence, “So this is the true visage of Morvel Bazin… Just as my father described, his spirit is extraordinary and he

“Could this be the

mentioned the Master to

upon me. Frankly, I never liked it. Besides, I’ve severed my ties with my past and that title no longer holds any meaning for me… In fact,

nodded, saying, “Very well, from now

the presence of the

cultivation can lead to longevity, even a thousand years. Her intention was to reinforce

at most another hundred years to live. She must be feeling

speak the truth. In the past two years, Morgana has shown increasing signs of restlessness. Throughout the decades, she never worried about aging, as her appearance remained unchanged. But these past two years, she has become more conscious of skincare.

“What is destined to happen will happen. What good does it do

widened in excitement. She couldn’t help

hit the mark! I

asked anxiously, “Mr. Wade, what are you and Miss Clark implying? Didn’t Lord Morvel pass

inquired, “Miss Salazar, in your opinion, why would Morgana send her three

pondering for a moment, Zeba replied, “Gideon self-destructed and his survival is uncertain, The Evans Family remains unharmed. Morgana is uncertain of the enemy’s identity, unaware of how many foes she faces, unsure of

Zeba’s astute observation. “Miss Salazar is absolutely right. Those are Morgana’s most pressing concerns at

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