Chapter 414: Material No. 379
Zhou Shi’s so-called meeting was indeed just that—a meeting that, within a span of ten minutes or so, rapidly established the positions of appeasement, resource allocation, and authority. Then, to prevent both sides from clashing again, he quickly separated them, allowing Shadow Eaters and people from Mingyuan to be led by different members of the Imperial Family to tour Andu.
This pretext, at last, avoided a renewed conflict between the two sides.
"Is this really okay?" A white figure abruptly materialized out of thin air beside Zhou Shi.
The figure was clad in pure white, luxurious armor, with buckles and claws resembling those of ferocious beasts securing the shoulder plates. His face was marked with blood-red patterns, and the center of his forehead bore the blood-red character for "king." His build was robust and powerful, like a humanoid colossal tiger.
This was the second-ranked individual of Jiu Yi, the King Shan Wang Yuehui.
"Mingyuan and Shadow Eaters, both sides are unrestrained, each can check and balance the other—perfect for my use. What’s wrong with that?" Zhou Shi smiled.
"I can understand Shadow Eaters, but although Mingyuan consists of Blind Spot Individuals, their team members have relatives at home, and we could have attracted them with a more amicable approach..." Shan Wang said softly.
"Isn’t Zhou Shuo there?" Zhou Shi laughed, "He has done well, too. If I were to intervene, it would be superfluous. After all, some personal influences are no longer very useful when they’re on me."
"...." Shan Wang fell silent, understanding Zhou Shi’s meaning—this was to pave the way for the future of Zhou Shuo.
"The White Star has already begun to mobilize fleets near the third defense line. Based on military assessments, there are now more than fourteen standard fleets gathered." He changed the subject.
"Who is the supreme commander?" Zhou Shi inquired.