Chapter 764: Chapter 763: Letter of Allegiance
In the office of Ning Shucheng, the two brothers confronted each other for a moment, and Ning Zhongze let go of his aggressive aura, abandoning the idea of resistance.
The younger brother had entered the Innate Realm and held a very high prestige in the combat zone. If the siblings fell out, no matter which side their father stood on, it would only lead to a split in the East Combat Zone.
This was definitely not good for the Ning Family.
When Ning Zhongze gave up on resisting, Ning Shucheng also breathed a sigh of relief.
Although he had no intention of brother killing brother, engaging in combat with his older brother was something he was unwilling to do.
"Knock, knock, knock."
The sound of knocking suddenly came from behind.
Ning Shucheng looked at Ning Zhongze, whose face had regained calmness, and seeing him look over, he nodded.
Ning Shucheng turned around to open the door, only to see Sun Chuanguo standing at the doorway.
"Mr. Sun." Ning Shucheng hurriedly invited him into the room.
Seeing Ning Zhongze was also there, Sun Chuanguo smiled and nodded, "Zhongze is here too, that’s even better."
The heart of Ning Zhongze stirred, and he asked, "Mr. Sun, do you have something for us brothers?"
Sun Chuanguo nodded and said, "Yes, there is something very important I want to talk to you about. I was going to discuss it with your father initially, but I just went to him, and he said he no longer handles the affairs of the Ning Family and told me to come to you."
Both Ning Zhongze and Ning Shucheng were startled, not expecting that Sun Chuanguo had already visited their father before coming over.
After closing the room door, Ning Shucheng said, "Mr. Sun, please speak directly."
Sun Chuanguo nodded and looked at Ning Shucheng, saying, "Zhongze, Shucheng, our families have been allied through marriage for many years, and Shucheng is even my son-in-law. In front of you two, I won’t hide anything."
The two men from the Ning Family nodded.
Sun Chuanguo said, "Now that Zhang Wenfeng and Duanmu Han have left, and Chu Shiguang has returned to the Central Battle Zone, I, the old man, think it’s time to be frank with you."
Ning Zhongze was startled and asked in confusion, "Mr. Sun, why do you say that?"
Sun Chuanguo said, "Alas, to be honest, the Sun Family has already regretted. To make up for the past mistakes, the Sun Family has secretly contacted the Qin Family."
Ning Zhongze was shocked and stood up, disbelievingly looking at Sun Chuanguo.
Ning Shucheng was also a bit surprised, but more joyous, looked at Ning Zhongze and said, "See, elder brother, didn’t I tell you that everyone’s heart is still aligned with unification?"
Ning Zhongze felt a bit confused and looked at Sun Chuanguo, "No...no, such a big matter, the Sun Family just switches sides, and now they intend to humble themselves before the Qin Family, isn’t Sun Jian afraid that the Qin Family will retract later? And aren’t you afraid that now that you have mentioned it, our Ning Family won’t agree?"
Sun Chuanguo nodded, "We did have such concerns before, but luckily, Zhang Wenfeng and Duanmu Han have left, Chu Shiguang and other members of the Chu Family have also left, and thinking that our families have been married for many years, essentially already one family, I just couldn’t keep it from you."
Ning Zhongze took a deep breath and asked, "Does our family patriarch also know about this?"
Sun Chuanguo nodded, "I just mentioned it in front of your father, and he told me to come to you."
The light in Ning Shucheng’s eyes flashed, and he laughed, "Father asked you to come to us brothers to discuss this matter?"
Sun Chuanguo nodded.
Ning Shucheng laughed heartily, "Father is truly patriotic indeed."
Saying this, he looked at Ning Zhongze.
Ning Zhongze’s mouth twitched.
So only I am considered unpatriotic in our family, right?
But the problem is, how did such a serious and grave issue turn out like this?
Is it easy to be a fence-sitter during such a sensitive period?
After brooding for a long time, Ning Zhongze managed to say, "This...this is simply like child’s play, kids playing house!"
Sun Chuanguo smiled bitterly upon hearing this and nodded, "Yes, if the situation weren’t like this, why would my Sun Family need to be this fence-sitter? But now the global situation is critical, Japan has insanely launched nuclear weapons, making the entire world unsafe. At such a time, if Divine Continent cannot return to peace sooner, we would be the sinners of our nation.
If there is blame, it can only be directed towards the Hidden Sect, whose lack of professionalism and incompetence has led Divine Continent to this situation."
"Mr. Sun, have you considered that, in reality, our families can’t turn back now, and someone must bear the responsibility for this split?" Ning Zhongze said in a deep voice.
Sun Chuanguo nodded and said, "Yes, someone must step forward to take responsibility for everything, but it will definitely not be the Ning Family nor the Sun Family."
Ning Zhongze felt a chill in his heart.
If not these two families, then it could only be the Duanmu Family and the Chu Family.
He looked towards his younger brother.
Ning Shucheng spoke with firm conviction, "That’s right, all of this originated from the Chu Family’s ambitions. If the Chu Family hadn’t covertly supported the Hidden Sect to threaten us, we wouldn’t have made the wrong first step. Now, it must be the Chu Family who bears the responsibility."
"Even if the Chu Family stands in front to take the responsibility, other families involved will not be able to walk away unscathed," Ning Zhongze reminded.
Sun Chuanguo nodded and said, "Yes, all the families involved must pay a price. But as long as we can retain some of our people and maintain a certain level of power and status, it’s better than being pointed at by thousands, being nailed to the pillar of disgrace in the history of the Divine Continent, right?
With the current global situation being so turbulent, even if we flee overseas, how many chances of winning do we have? The Hidden Sect presses down on us, not letting us breathe, and overseas, Heaven and Penglai are controlled by powerful beings. Will they give us a chance to grow and prosper?"
This statement touched Ning Zhongze’s sore spot.
Perhaps, it was also this statement that caused the old man of the Ning family to give the decision-making power to his two sons.
The old man knew that leaving the Divine Continent, the Ning Family would not have a long future.
And bearing infamy was a certain fact.
The last struggle in Ning Zhongze’s heart was also given up.
He looked towards his younger brother, suddenly realizing he was still far inferior to him.
The Ning Family indeed needed a decisive and righteous person like his younger brother to take over.
"Make a decision quickly, let’s not let the history of the last century repeat itself," Sun Chuanguo said to the two brothers.
Ning Shucheng said, "Chu Shiguang, as well as all the people of the Chu Family, will not be sent to the Central Combat Zone, but to Jiangnan County Airport."
Sun Chuanguo’s pupils suddenly shrank, and he stood up from his seat in shock, staring at Ning Shucheng in disbelief.
Ning Zhongze also felt the creeps.
Sun Chuanguo asked uncertainly, "Is... is what you said true?"
Ning Shucheng nodded.
Sun Chuanguo and Ning Zhongze both gasped sharply.
What a ruthless move!
No one expected Ning Shucheng to pull such a move.
This was simply sending the Chu Family straight to Hell.
"Together with them, there will be two large transport planes, loaded with important hostages who have been moved here, among them are Qin Zhengmin and his family, as well as all the relatives of the Qin Family," Ning Shucheng continued.
Qin Zhengmin was indeed the younger brother of Qin Zhengfang, and the youngest son of Qin Huai’an.
Sun Chuanguo looked deeply at Ning Shucheng, a trace of inexplicable awe arising in his heart.
This young man truly had the aura of a great general, acting efficiently and decisively.
Such a grand gift will certainly be remembered by the Qin family, reducing the responsibilities the Ning Family might bear in the future to a minimum.
What an act of allegiance!
Sun Chuanguo inwardly felt bitter.
He had always thought that Sun Family’s covert operations on both sides were a clever strategy, but now it seemed too mediocre and conservative.
The future leader of the Ning Family was truly a person of decisive action; this move of his was far more brilliant than the clandestine operations of the Sun Family.
Most importantly, by doing this, the Ning Family established a staunch image of a patriotic military family, minimizing future impacts.
"What about the Duanmu Family?" Ning Zhongze gradually calmed down, accepting the shocking reality, and turned to ask Ning Shucheng about another family.
Sun Chuanguo also looked towards Ning Shucheng.
Clearly, deep inside, both men had started to see Ning Shucheng as the true backbone of the situation here.