Chapter 52: What is lost in the east corner is gained in the west corner

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"Lord Xuande is indeed open-minded. You should know that Xun Yu is a king's adviser, comparable to Marquis Liu Zhang Liang, and Xun You is a rare mastermind of this world," Chen Xi said with a playful smile.

"So what? What one can't have, no matter how good, is not as valuable as what one already holds in their own hands, right, Zichuan?" Liu Bei turned around and looked at Chen Xi seriously.

After a long silence, Chen Xi spoke, "I won't disappoint you, at least I don't think I will be inferior to them. Let's go. Since the Aristocratic Families do not welcome us, then we should display our strength, which will make all the Aristocratic Families of the world take notice, and let the world tremble beneath us. Let them regret their choices made today."

Liu Bei looked at Chen Xi, he could feel the intense confidence emanating from him—the confidence that scorned the whole world, an arrogant aura that carelessly spread, influencing those around him.