Chapter 237 Discussing the Heavenly Struggle
Xue Xing continued to explain, "Our contact with Huo Yuhao is not without risk, but opportunities and risks go hand in hand."
"Although Huo Yuhao belongs to the Spirit Hall, his personal influence and resources are a huge help to us. If we can get his support, we can gain an advantageous position in the power struggle of the Heaven Dou Empire. You must understand that politics is a game, and we need to make use of all available resources."
As Xue Beng listened to his uncle's words, he gradually understood their deeper meaning. He knew that his uncle's words were not without reason. In the game of power, every piece has its unique value; the key lies in how skillfully they are used.
"Uncle, I understand." Xue Beng finally nodded, his eyes shining with determination. "We do need Huo Yuhao's support, but at the same time we must be careful and not let the Spirit Hall's ambition affect our foundation."
Xuexing nodded in satisfaction, knowing that Xue Beng had begun to learn how to find his own path in the vortex of power.
He patted Avalanche on the shoulder and encouraged him, "Very good, Avalanche. Remember, no matter when or where, we must keep a clear head and make use of all available resources, but at the same time, we must protect ourselves. Only in this way can we remain invincible in the power struggles of the Heavenly Dou Empire."
Upon hearing Xuexing's words, Xue Beng felt as if he had been enlightened by wisdom. Ah, this is the taste of wisdom!
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Not to mention that Xue Beng sensed the aura of intelligence from Xue Xing, Huo Yuhao's carriage had already slowly entered the city gate of Tian Dou City.
The ancient carvings and runes on the city gate gleamed with historical brilliance in the sunlight, as if telling the long story of this city.
The carriage traveled through the bustling streets, lined with a dazzling array of shops and stalls, where the sounds of hawking and bargaining mingled together.
Qiu'er's curious eyes wandered involuntarily through every corner, captivated by the city's prosperity.
She pointed to a lavishly decorated restaurant and turned to Huo Yuhao, saying, "Yuhao, look, the scale and decoration of that restaurant are comparable to the top restaurants of our time!"
Huo Yuhao smiled and nodded, understanding Qiu'er's surprise. He explained, "The prosperity of a country depends fundamentally on its social system. Look, the Tian Dou Empire ten thousand years ago and ten thousand years later, the system hasn't changed; it's still a feudal system centered on nobles and royalty."
"While this system could maintain stability for a certain period, it lacked the impetus for innovation and change. Therefore, ten thousand years later, the Heavenly Dou Empire split into two. And for this reason, it's perfectly normal that the Heavenly Dou Empire failed to develop further."
Qiu'er's expression was strange. She couldn't understand why, after a full ten thousand years, things were so similar to now. She continued to press, "But, in those ten thousand years, haven't any heroes or reforms emerged that could have changed this situation?"
Huo Yuhao sighed and slowly explained: "There have indeed been several attempts at reform in history, but each reform has been accompanied by tremendous turmoil and sacrifice. Moreover, due to the division of the Heaven Dou Empire, the various forces have checked and balanced each other, making it difficult for any one side to gain an absolute advantage and thus promote the progress of the whole society."
"In addition to external threats and internal corruption, the Heavenly Dou Empire has been unable to escape this stagnation."
After hearing this, Qiu'er nodded thoughtfully.
Huo Yuhao and Wang Qiu'er were discussing enthusiastically, but Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, who were sitting next to them, seemed confused and lost. They couldn't keep up with Huo Yuhao and Wang Qiu'er's train of thought and could only listen blankly.
"Wait a minute, what are you two talking about? Why can't we understand?"
Ning Rongrong finally couldn't help but interrupt their conversation. She looked at Huo Yuhao with a questioning gaze and asked uncertainly, "Yuhao, are you playing some new kind of game? What are you talking about ten thousand years from now? Is it a plot from a novel?"
Huo Yuhao and Wang Qiu'er exchanged a smile.
Seeing the confused expressions on Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong's faces, Huo Yuhao's mischievous side was immediately aroused.
He feigned mystery, his gaze sweeping back and forth between the two of them.
Then, he lowered his voice and said, "I'll tell you a secret. Actually, I came from ten thousand years in the future. I came here from ten thousand years in the future to save you."
After saying these words, Huo Yuhao even began to imagine what would happen next.
He estimated that Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong would definitely not believe him. They might think he was joking or that he was making up an absurd story to amuse them.
However, something unexpected happened. Zhu Zhuqing didn't show a trace of doubt on her face. Instead, she looked at Huo Yuhao seriously, her eyes revealing a deep thought.
She nodded thoughtfully, her tone carrying a hint of respect: "Oh, I see. I didn't expect you to have come from ten thousand years in the future. No wonder you're so familiar with things from ten thousand years in the future."
Ning Rongrong seemed a little confused. She blinked, as if trying to process what she was seeing.
Zhu Zhuqing's calm demeanor, however, left Huo Yuhao completely bewildered.
Huo Yuhao blinked his big blue eyes, then tentatively asked, "Um, Zhu Qing, you believed it so easily?"
Zhu Zhuqing's expression was calm, with a hint of reminiscence in her eyes. She then said earnestly, "I believe you. Of course I believe you, Yuhao. So many incredible things have already happened to you. It's not hard for you to accept that you've returned from ten thousand years in the future."
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Huo Yuhao and continued, "Besides, Yuhao, didn't you say that you came back from ten thousand years in the future specifically to save us? Just that alone makes me believe you."
Zhu Zhuqing's gaze was filled with love as she stared intently at Huo Yuhao.
"Yuhao, if it weren't for you, I might still be living in fear every day, struggling for the throne, and living in the shadow of the Zhu family. But now, I can live freely, and it's all because of you, Liu Yuhao."
After Zhu Zhuqing finished speaking, she stood on tiptoe and kissed Huo Yuhao's lips.
"Hey, Zhuqing, why are you getting handsy and kissing me like that? I think you did it on purpose."
Ning Rongrong pinched Zhu Zhuqing's waist with a mischievous grin, and Zhu Zhuqing's face immediately turned bright red.
(End of chapter)