Ning Fan could understand Xu Jiang's decision.

Put yourself in their shoes. If you were thrown into the abyss by someone you trusted, and buried this hatred deep in your heart for thirty years...

He also worried that this hatred would fade with time.

Especially when you know that your opponent is several times stronger than you.

"Master Xu, I understand."

However, Ning Fan also had reasons to take Xu Jiang back!

His ability to come to Shangcheng was absolutely inseparable from Xu Jiang's help.

Although, even without Xu Jiang, Ning Fan might spend more time and still have a chance to come up.

But that's just maybe.

At least for Ning Fan, Xu Jiang is his benefactor.

More importantly, it is Xu Ben.

Although Xu Ben usually appears careless and like a fool who only knows how to eat, Xu Jiang has always occupied a very high position in his heart.

The reason that drove him to Shangcheng, in addition to wanting to help Ning Fan, was Xu Jiang.

Ning Fan knew this feeling all too well.

The reason he originally wanted to come to Uptown was because of his mother.

Of course, since coming to Shangcheng, Ning Fan hardly ever mentioned his mother to anyone, let alone inquire about her news.

It's not that he has forgotten his original intention, but...

Afraid.

He already knew that his mother should be in Diancheng, and she was still alive after so many years.

This is enough for him for now.

Once this matter leaked out, Ning Fan didn't know whether Diancheng would use his mother as a weapon against him.

If that kind of thing really happened, it would harm her instead.

Ning Fan was also enduring.

"Master Xu, do you believe me?"

Ning Fan calmed his mind and asked seriously, "Do you think I have a chance of defeating Diancheng?"

"hehe."

Xu Jiang smiled: "You can even bring so many people from the lower city to the upper city. I really have no reason to doubt you."

"Since you believe I have a chance of defeating them, then... don't you want to witness the collapse of Summit City with your own eyes?"

Ning Fan said firmly, "Or to put it another way, don't you want to overthrow them yourself?"

This is what Ning Fan is best at.

Magnify the other person's biggest obsession and tempt them.

However, Ning Fan had only used this tactic against enemies before.

This seems to be the first time for me to do this to my own people.

In fact, Xu Jiang was indeed tempted by Ning Fan's words.

Of course, it would be the best outcome if we could witness the destruction of Diancheng with our own eyes.

"Master Xu."

Ning Fan struck while the iron was hot: "I admit that what you're worried about might happen, and the hatred might really be diluted, but..."

"When the time is right, even if you lose your courage, I will drag you to the summit city!"

At this point, Ning Fan smiled again: "I won't let you be an idle nobleman."

Xu Jiang couldn't help but laugh.

Ning Fan's half-joking tone did ease his mood a little.

At the same time, he also knew that the reason Ning Fan said so much was simply because he didn't want him to lose his life because of impulsiveness.

"Master Xu, you also know that no one except me can protect the spirit servants who come up from the lower city."

"Our fighting style relies solely on weapons. Although I haven't actually fought against them yet, I can imagine that relying solely on this single fighting style will make it difficult to truly defeat Diancheng."

"So your [Hate Camp] is crucial."

"Just now, we have been talking about feelings, but now I want to talk about practical issues."

"If a team like the Qiu Camp is ruined just because of your decision..."

“Not worth it!”

How could Xu Jiang not understand this truth?

In fact, Xu Jiang also knew that leaving the [Qiuying] behind would be of great help in attacking Xiadian City.

It is precisely because of this that Xu Jiang admitted that his current decision was indeed impulsive, even a bit willful.

But he also thought that perhaps this attack on Diancheng could also provide Ning Fan with some information about Diancheng.

Although Xu Jiang grew up in Diancheng, he had been away for so long that he was not very clear about Diancheng's current strength and what kind of trump cards it had.

Of course, this statement is just an excuse Xu Jiang made for himself.

When people get older, they always use different angles to rationalize their stubbornness.

Like now.

Even though he knew that what Ning Fan said made more sense, he remained silent.

"Master Xu, you should know that I am only saying this to persuade you to withdraw your troops."

Ning Fan hesitated for a moment, then changed his tone to a very serious one. "Then what if I tell you again, if you continue to fight, the losses may not only be you and your [Civil Camp], but also the 500,000 people I brought this time, and they may all be left here."

Hearing this, Xu Jiang's face froze.

What Ning Fan said before was within his expectations.

But now these words really made him confused.

"What's the meaning?"

Xu Jiang finally asked.

Ning Fan then revealed all of his analysis.

He wanted to let Xu Jiang know his current situation.

To be honest, this problem is not yet to the point where it cannot be solved.

But only by saying this could Ning Fan make Xu Jiang's determination less strong.

In a sense, Ning Fan was trying to coerce Xu Jiang.

But Ning Fan didn't care.

Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures.

Sure enough, when Xu Jiang realized that Ning Fan's situation might also face huge risks, his originally firm attitude finally wavered.

He can pay for his own willfulness.

Even for the [Qiu Camp], in Xu Jiang's view, as their commander, his decision is actually their fate.

However, Ning Fan faced this situation in order to save him.

It was impossible for Xu Jiang to turn a blind eye to their danger.

"You kid... why do you have to get yourself involved?"

Xu Jiang's voice trembled a little: "We don't have much friendship!"

"You are Da Ben's father, and Da Ben is my brother."

Ning Fan did not mention his gratitude to Xu Jiang, but brought Xu Ben out again.

The two are not related by blood, but Xu Ben can be said to be the only person Xu Jiang truly cares about.

"Master Xu, the current situation is very clear."

Ning Fan said quickly, "Or, you continue to attack, and I will rush to your aid according to the previous plan."

"Or, you can retreat and reunite with me. After we return to our own place, we can calm down, develop steadily, and wait for the right time..."

"I'll accompany you and raze the city!"