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This was also the best method Chen Xuanfeng could devise. Apart from this, whether taking a friendly approach or an inciting one, it would only lead to the opposite effect. Only by minimizing the speaker's presence could the elves' attention be drawn to the speech's content.

In Chen Xuanfeng's previous life, there were strategists such as Su Qin and Zhang Yi who could influence the situation of various states with their words. In the world of his reincarnation, it is said that there were speeches worth a million troops. However, the power of words is ultimately rooted in the actual situation. Adapting to the situation and leveraging circumstances is the true essence of speechcraft. Perhaps there are indeed people in the world who can sway a nation's direction with words, but that is definitely not the case in the elven realm, and it is certainly not something Chen Xuanfeng can achieve now, as he is more adept at using his claws than his tongue.

"The final result... is it a draw?" Jin Luosha, who had listened to the entire elven council process, asked Chen Xuanfeng with some concern after the elders announced the decision to "temporarily adjourn for discussion."

"In terms of the speech, it's roughly a draw, but in terms of the result, a draw is our failure, because the opposition will use every means to prolong this stalemate, eventually making the elves accustomed to this delay, thus whittling away their enthusiasm for declaring war," Chen Xuanfeng said indifferently, holding the blonde girl's hand as they walked back to their residence.

"What should we do? Brother, why don't we go and talk to the Queen of the elves again," the girl said anxiously.

The silver-haired werewolf, however, showed no trace of discouragement. Instead, he smiled wickedly and said, "Don't worry. Although a draw is a failure in the council, in the grand scheme of the elven kingdom—our failure is victory."

Jin Luosha was utterly perplexed. After a moment of stunned silence, she exclaimed in surprise, "Ah? Brother, what do you mean?"

Chen Xuanfeng shook his head and said, "I can't tell you now, but you'll soon know the answer."

"But... I'm really worried. Tell me, brother, don't be stingy. Jin Luosha has already used magic to block the nearby surveillance spells. Those elves can't hear us," the curious girl couldn't help but ask in a sweet voice, while tugging at Chen Xuanfeng's arm.

"Haha, it's not that I won't tell you, but we have a guest waiting for us. Isn't that right... the Sword Saint from Yellow Dragon?" As the silver-haired werewolf spoke, his white linen robe suddenly billowed like a gust of wind. The aura he directed caused the leaves of a grove of trees in the distance to fall as if it were deep autumn.

Amid the falling leaves, a graceful figure slowly emerged.

"I've long heard that in the former Os Empire territory now ruled by orcs, there is a human woman who helps the orcs rule her own kind. Miss Jin Luosha, as a human, do you truly feel no remorse for aiding the orcs?"

PS: Moving this week, everything's a mess, so tired, so hungry, almost had nowhere to sleep...

Chapter 44 of the Werewolf Hero Scroll: The Mystery Lies Beyond the Chessboard

If we were to rank the most human-concerned high-ranking officials in the orc alliance, Jin Luosha, this little human girl, would definitely be in the top five, perhaps even higher than Chen Xuanfeng.

The reason is very simple: because she is human.

No matter which continent or world, the race known as humans is a species with a strong tendency to follow the crowd. Once someone takes the lead, a large group will follow. And when this leader is exceptionally outstanding, this "role model" effect will be magnified tenfold or even a hundredfold.

Jin Luosha is young, beautiful, powerful, mysterious, and holy. Even without the hype from the orc forces, her existence alone is enough to become a role model and idol for a large number of humans. Moreover, the various divine miracles and abilities she possesses have extended her influence not only to the Western Continent but also to all aspects of the human resistance forces. The harm caused by her existence is even greater and more profound than that of powerful figures like Orc King Samanda or Holy War Martial Emperor Katherine, because she corrodes the spirit and faith of humans.

Assassination or defection—the human forces have never forgotten this little girl.

Nearly a hundred assassination attempts have been made, but Jin Luosha has perfect security. Most plans were aborted before they could be executed, and even those that were carried out all failed due to Jin Luosha's own formidable strength, the meticulous security around her, and the artificial Crystal Dragon Knight Li Jia, who never leaves her side.

As for defection, it should have been easier, given that she is an underage girl with pure human blood. For human spies who can even sow discord between fathers and sons, it seemed like no challenge at all. However, reality dealt a huge blow to all the human spies who planned to turn Jin Luosha. No matter what methods they used, they could not shake Jin Luosha's resolve in the slightest. Instead, she repeatedly set traps that wiped out a large number of human spies lurking in the Fontainebleau territory, causing significant losses to the human forces.

This is actually not surprising. Jin Luosha lost her family at a young age and has been by Chen Xuanfeng's side since she was six or seven years old, almost entirely raised by him. This werewolf genuinely cared for the little girl, like a father or brother, attentive to every detail, even willing to risk his life. Every bit of this is etched in the girl's heart. Later, as she blossomed into adolescence, she naturally came to see Chen Xuanfeng as the most important person in the world. On the other hand, Chen Xuanfeng meticulously shaped the girl's character, continuously brainwashing her, so that Jin Luosha gradually lost any special racial barriers between humans and orcs. Additionally, Chen Xuanfeng's previous life's Peach Blossom Island lineage had its own set of methods for controlling people. Otherwise, those disciples who had their tendons severed and were expelled by Huang Yaoshi wouldn't have longed to return to the sect. Chen Xuanfeng, based on his own experience of rebellion, modified his master's methods of control to be more in tune with human psychology, with excellent results. With all these factors combined, Jin Luosha became wholly devoted to Chen Xuanfeng, obedient in every way, with not a single flaw to be found.