150 Preparation (2/2)
Xiang Zilong used his remaining arm which could move to salute, ”Xiang Zilong will follow all your orders!”
”Very good, with the two of you working together, what can I not achieve?”
Fang Yuan laughed heartily and gave another order, ”Yu Xinlou, I need you to help me collect some stuff, the greater the quantity, the better. As for you, Zhang Sheng, I would need you to make a trip to Xia Country capital and the Clear Spring Prefecture to deliver 2 letters!”
”Yes, Sir!”
”Understood!”
Yu Xinlou and Zhang Sheng carried out their orders while Xiang Zilong pondered for a while before asking, ”Prefecture Master, do you mean to cut ties with Xia Country?”
He butted in, which resulted in Zhang Qingfeng feeling momentarily annoyed and Yu Xinlou to glare at him.
”That is naturally the case. After all, the Secluded Mountains Prefecture is given to Wu Country. Liu Yan is already dead. What other reasons do they have to remain as enemies?”
Fang Yuan shook his head, ”Even if they send troops to help Wu Country, it will just be a front and cause the neighbouring counties to strengthen their defense. This will buy us some time and allow us to battle Wu Country to decide the victor!”
”The Prefecture Master is indeed wise!”
Xiang Zilong was satisfied with the explanation and retired.
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By the end of July, Niu Dingtian had purged countless traitorous families and disciples of the sects.
Wu Country was unable to help those traitors. Niu Dingtian was backed by a Wu Zong and supported by a large army. No one was a match for him.
Except for those who felt something was amiss and fled the prefecture long ago, the others were not so lucky.
The relocation of the masses also started just like that.
The two moves were unpopular with the masses and Fang Yuan received backlashes from the two moves as the newly appointed Prefecture Master.
Wu Country army camp.
The soldiers of Wu set up camp with their military banners flying high. Each sector was filled with trenches and was heavily guarded. Every soldier was going about doing their own things and it was not feasible to harass or poison the troops.
All of them were fit and muscular. Their face looked as if they were ready to kill.
The Country of Wu placed a strong emphasis on the military where the king had absolute authority over it. The army had over 20 ranks and the soldiers were rewarded heavily for their effort, be it gold, silver, women, land and even martial arts manuals. As such, the troops took pleasure in going to war and the military might of Wu Country was far greater than that of other neighbouring countries. Only the cavalry of Yuan Country was ahead of them when battling in the grassland.
”Imperial Advisor!”
In a huge tent, the floor was covered in golden fleece which was unceremoniously stepped on. Incense was lit in the four corners, emitting green smoke.
Wu Wudao sat cross-legged. He suddenly opened both his eyes to look at Taoist Xuan Sheng.
”Your Six Soul Eyes is considered to be the best amongst the Wu Country's 3 great miracle techniques. To think it would be destroyed?”
Wu Wudao's heart skipped a beat as he looked at the gaping hole.
”That new Secluded Mountains Prefecture Master is no ordinary man. He is a threat to Wu Country!”
Xuan Sheng spoke coldly, ”Not taking his physical cultivation into account, his magical energy is immensely strong to the point that it is terrifying!”
”I heard that he is only 20 years old? He is indeed a genius who would be able to surpass the Elemental Opening Realm!”
Wu Wudao sighed, ”First, it was Liu Yan. Next, it was Fang Yuan. Why are such capable heroes not born in Wu Country? Sigh...the heavens treat Wu Country so unkindly and treat Xia Country so generously!”
”Nothing good comes out of not accepting heaven's will!”
Xuan Sheng replied, ”Xia Country is weak and cannot utilize its talent. This is the cause of all its troubles. It is a good opportunity that heaven gives to Wu Country!”
”Well said!”
Wu Wudao clapped his hands and laughed. His face suddenly turned a deep shade of red. He immediately took out a pill and swallowed it.
The pill was snow white and was kept in a black jade bottle. After the pill left the bottle, the interior of the tent felt like a cold wind blew past it and the temperature dropped a few degrees.
”Mystical Ice Pill? How are your wounds?”
Xuan Sheng furrowed his brows.
”Liu Yan's move was really strong. Even with the help of the Mystical Ice Pill, I am afraid that it will take half a month to keep the wound under control!”
Wu Wudao lowered his voice, ”I have sent a message to my two worthless disciples and General Fei Long to come and help!”
”If that is the case, the Secluded Mountains Prefecture would not be a problem!”
Xuan Sheng nodded his head and appeared to be satisfied.
The Imperial Advisor was a spiritual knight who had reached the peak of the Elemental Gathering Realm. He was exceptionally good at imparting skills and had 300 disciples under him, of which two of them had broken through the Elemental Force Realm.
As for General Fei Long, he was a famous expert in Wu country. He had taken part in countless battles and had won them all. He was also highly-skilled in martial arts and had once taken on and defeated 3 Wu Zongs! He was ranked number 2 in Wu Country after the Imperial Advisor!
With such military might, the Secluded Mountains Prefecture who had only three people in the Elemental Force Realm was doomed without a doubt!
”Furthermore...”
Taoist Elder Xuan Sheng looked secretive. He took a few steps forward, ”I have a plan which I am quite sure to have a high chance of success!”
”Hmm? Speak!”
Wu Wudao raised his eyebrows.
”To tell you the truth, I had planted numerous spies within the Secluded Mountains Prefecture. While most have been rooted out, the biggest spy still remain!”
Xuan Sheng continued, ”According to him, while the Prefecture Master is highly cultivated, he knows nothing about warfare and is too naïve. He has made preparations to settle everything in one shot. Why not we beat him at his own game. Even if we win, we must make them fear us by winning clearly!”