Star Gate

Li Hao considered the celestial radiance of the Hao Cosmos for a while before asking, “Gan Wuliang, it seems like you have something to say. Why not speak of it?”

Gan Wuliang’s heart trembled!

“Commander, I...” he began after a pause.

“Out with it!”

Gan Wuliang took a deep breath and fell silent for a bit longer. “The commander wishes to take down an ancient city and any city will do. However, there are many New Martial seniors within our camp. Other than the city that turned traitor, they may not be willing to target the other cities, much less actively help us with the efforts.

“If the Zhengs aren’t the traitors and the Hongs are the true culprits, then if... I mean if. If the commander says we should attack the Hongs, does the commander think that Senior Zhang An and the others will agree?”

“If the Hongs are the traitors, we won’t be able to win against them even with the New Martial seniors!” frowned Li Hao.

“But if they are... and if the commander really wishes to take the risk?” murmured Gan Wuliang. “You can give many reasons for your actions. Perhaps the traitors in the Hong city have all left and gone elsewhere. Perhaps it’s something else. But so long as we can confirm that the Hongs are the traitors, the New Martial powerhouses will likely agree to help if the commander wishes to fight them.”

“Speak more frankly and don’t think about getting up to your usual tricks in front of me!” Li Hao frowned.

Gan Wuliang took a deep breath before saying, “Very well, this subordinate will be frank. I just hope... that things aren’t as I surmise! I suspect that the city that turned on New Martial isn’t just one, but multiple cities. Perhaps there weren’t that many back in the day, but after so many years, those who didn’t nurse ulterior motives have been replaced by those who do!

“There are issues with the Lius and Zhengs too! I suspect that their people are present in all of the main cities aside from Sword City. Or perhaps the same goes for Sword City as well, I just haven’t been to it yet.