World-Ending Demon Emperor

"Your Highness, Princess, Liren, the two of you stay," Suo Lun said.

At once, everyone else withdrew, leaving only Princess Zhen Yan, Ashi Liren, Suo Lun, and Gui Xingfu in the room.

So there Gui Xingfu knelt on the ground, his forehead touching the sole of Suo Lun’s foot.

Suo Lun said, "Gui Xingfu, both you and your son Gui Qinqu are clever men; talking to you is effortless."

Gui Xingfu kowtowed deeply, remaining silent.

Suo Lun said, "Tell me, what do you think my next move is? And what value do you have in my plan?"

Gui Xingfu kowtowed once more before straightening up to speak, "Your plan is to support Gui Qinshao as the City Lord of Linhai City, then have her openly support Princess Zhen Yan. Next, use the fact that Zhi Li’s vitals have been cut to threaten him into retreating. Then, as the situation temporarily calms, you capture another city."

Suo Lun asked, "And where do you see your value?"

Gui Xingfu responded, "I can make your plan more justifiable. I can start by publicly admitting my mistakes, declaring my unjust war against Tianshui City. Then, I can declare my loyalty to Princess Zhen Yan and step down voluntarily, announcing Gui Qinshao as the new City Lord of Linhai."

Then, Gui Xingfu added, "And as for the shameful matter of Zhi Li’s vitals being cut, I can reveal it and cause even greater damage."

This snake was indeed vicious, willing to do anything to save his own skin.