Chapter 767: Chapter 651: Remnants of the Former Dynasty
Is there something urgent to discuss with him?
Qin An sat down across from the dean.
A pot of tea had long been set on the table, and the water temperature was just right.
The dean raised his hand and said, "Have a sip. The academy doesn’t particularly fuss over food and tea. This tea is just ordinary, really."
Qin An nodded slightly, picked up the teacup, and drank the tea inside.
Its taste was sweet upon entry, with a lingering aftertaste.
Even though Qin An seldom drank tea, he knew this one was of good quality.
But it was just good, nothing more.
Compared to other dignitaries, this tea wouldn’t even catch their eye.
However, Qin An was not a tea aficionado, so after taking a sip, he put down the teacup and began to inquire.
"I wonder what matter the dean mentioned you wanted to discuss with me?"
He got straight to the point without wasting time.
Today, Emperor Xuanwu had him come over just to meet this dean.
He wasn’t sure what the dean was going to talk to him about.
The dean paused briefly, then spoke, "More than this, I’d like to know your thoughts on the traitor within Daqian Kingdom."
Qin An’s hand on the table slightly tensed, then he narrowed his eyes. "It seems that the upper echelons of Daqian Kingdom already know about the traitor within."
If this matter was known only to Emperor Xuanwu, he certainly wouldn’t tell him so much.
Moreover, the dean wouldn’t have mentioned the presence of a spy in Daqian Kingdom’s upper levels.
"There are no walls in the world that don’t let the wind through."
The dean shook his head and sighed, "In this world, to completely lock away information is impossible unless no one knows it. As soon as one person knows, there’s a chance it will spread."
"Furthermore, for the traitor to remain securely in a high position within Daqian Kingdom, their capability and cunning must be exceptional. Knowing about it is normal."
"As long as no actions are taken that alert the enemy, knowing is different from responding."
"As I’ve said, even if the other party knows, they’re still under the Heavenly Demon’s command and have no choice but to persist in hiding within Daqian Kingdom’s upper echelons."
"As long as Your Majesty takes no specific action, it won’t alarm them and cause a negative reaction."
Qin An pondered and said, "I don’t have any thoughts on the traitor matter, because I know very little. I don’t know what Your Majesty and you intend to do. So, when the dean asks me about this, I can’t give a definite answer."
Let alone having little information, this news is recent to Qin An.
Given these circumstances, if Qin An could identify the traitor or provide any relevant advice, Daqian Kingdom would truly be finished.
Therefore, Qin An straightforwardly expressed his thoughts.
The dean sighed, "I think the same, but I always hold onto a sliver of hope."
"Alright, since Qin An is also unsure how to address this situation, we shouldn’t waste more time on it. Let’s return to the main issue."
Qin An nodded, remained silent, and calmly fixed his gaze on the dean, waiting for him to continue.
After a brief pause, the dean slowly began, "Mr. Qin, what do you think is the greatest threat facing Daqian Kingdom today, and how severe is it?"
Qin An thought it over and replied, "The threat is immense, enough to destroy Daqian Kingdom and even the world."
"Besides the demon pseudo-gods, it’s the people from the Forbidden Area."
The Forbidden Area’s people are lackeys of the Celestial Demon Envoy, intent on destroying this world.
If peace is desired, they all must be slain, along with the Heavenly Demon behind them.
The greatest crisis now, in Qin An’s view, is those who have betrayed the Forbidden Area.
The demon pseudo-gods can’t stir much trouble in Xuanjing City of Daqian Kingdom.
Not to mention anything else, what demon pseudo-god would dare blindly commit endless slaughter within Xuanjing City?
They would likely provoke action from the upper echelons of Daqian Kingdom, who would entirely eliminate these demon pseudo-gods.
The only ones daring enough to cause trouble under such circumstances are likely the Forbidden Area’s traitors.
Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, the dean gently shook his head.
Qin An knew the dean had more to say, involving secrets of the current situation.
He patiently listened, waiting for the dean to reveal the rest.
After shaking his head, the dean paused slightly before speaking lightly, "What Mr. Qin said earlier was indeed accurate, although demon pseudo-gods hinder Daqian Kingdom’s development, they’re equivalent to mere clowns, not worth fearing."
"The Forbidden Area’s traitors are the main concern; they aren’t brainless brutes rushing blindly but are tempered over countless years, possessing extraordinary patience and cunning."
"Besides the Forbidden Area’s traitors, there’s another force that’s a major threat to Daqian Kingdom—remnants of the previous dynasty."
As these words were spoken, Qin An showed a look of surprise.
He hadn’t expected to hear such explosive news here.
Remnants of the previous dynasty are no small matter.
The price paid by Daqian Kingdom in overthrowing the previous dynasty was enough to move anyone, deemed earth-shakingly bloody.
And now that remnants of the previous dynasty still exist, for Daqian Kingdom, it’s like a thorn lodged in its throat, unable to be pulled out nor swallowed.
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