“An empty city strategy?!”


    Upon hearing Charlie Wade’s words, Lin Wan’er (ni) and Yun Ruge exchanged puzzled nces.


    They were well aware of the reference to the “Empty City Strategy” from “The Romance of the Three Kingdoms.” In this tale, Zhuge Liang faced the daunting siege of Sima Yi and his 150,000 troops. Instead of panic, he calmly yed the piano atop the city walls, waiting for Sima Yi’s army to approach. When they neared the city, Sima Yi was taken aback to see Zhuge Liang leisurely ying, exuding confidence.


    However, the reason behind Charlie Wade quoting “Empty City Strategy” to Sara eluded them. Did he expect to climb the tower and y the piano as Zhuge Liang had?


    Yun Ruge was the first to speak up, “Mr. Charlie, the effectiveness of the ‘Empty City Strategy’ lies in the fear it instills in Sima Yi. Sara will undoubtedly send those three elders to probe your strengths. She will only fear you if you remain hidden; once you’re exposed, she will bepelled to confront you head-on…” Lin Wan’er (ni) also felt the need to add her voice of caution.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    “Yes, Master, I concur with Uncle’s advice. The chances of you intimidating Sara this way are almost nonexistent. I strongly suggest you avoid taking unnecessary risks…”


    Despite their concerns, Charlie Wade burst intoughter, his expression enigmatic. “You two, don’t underestimate my intelligence. I’m not foolish enough to openly reveal myself to Sara.”


    Seeing Charlie Wade’s confident smile only deepened their confusion.


    Lin Wan’er (ni) spected that his confidence stemmed from having a well-thought-out n, prompting her to ask, “Do you have any clever tricks up your sleeve? Why not share them with me and Uncle Dingyuan so we can learn?”


    Charlie Wade chuckled and replied, “You both have vastly different life experiences than mine. I wouldn’t say you can learn from me; rather, we can grow together.”


    With that, Charlie Wade stood up and said, “Just wait here. I want to show you something.”


    Both women suppressed their curiosity and watched as Charlie Wade retrieved a scroll from the safe.


    Lin Wan’er (ni) had an inkling of what it might be and couldn’t help but ask, “Is that scroll in your hand a portrait of the master?”


    Charlie Wade nodded and unfurled the painting on the coffee table. As it opened, a breathtakingly lifelike image emerged, captivating them instantly.


    Lin Wan’er (ni) gazed at the painting depicting an elderly man with an ethereal presence and remarked, “So this is the true visage of the old man, Shigong… Just as my father described, he truly has an extraordinary spirit and an otherworldly aura!”


    Yun Ruge inquired in disbelief, “Is this… the master that Sara often speaks of, Meng Changsheng?”


    Lin Wan’er (ni) gasped, “Did Sara mention the master to Uncle?”


    Yun Ruge blushed, saying, “Ms. Lin, please don’t call me Uncle anymore. That’s merely a title given to me by Sara. To be honest, I’ve never liked it. Besides, I’ve turned from darkness to light and wish to sever ties with that name…”


    Lin Wan’er (ni) smiled and replied, “In that case, I’ll call you Miss Yun from now on.”


    Yun Ruge expressed her gratitude with a nod and continued, “In front of the four of us, Sara often spoke about Senior Meng and her experiences as his disciple. She shared these stories to paint a picture for us, emphasizing how a cultivation journey can lead to a longevity of a thousand years, encouraging us to follow her with unwaveringmitment.” Lin Wan’er (ni)


    nodded thoughtfully and sighed, “If she doesn’t obtain the Hundred Turns Thousand Return Pill, Sara can only expect another hundred years at most. She must be feeling anxious about it now.”<fn61f1> Get full chapters from Find[?]ovel</fn61f1>


    Yun Ruge smiled in agreement, “What you say, Miss Lin…”<h3 ss="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>