bullyxtreme Chapter 94 The Dustless Pawn
Chapter 94 The Dustless Pawn
Wei Qing is gone...
Yu Linglong has also left.
Without any farewell, she disappeared when I woke up the next day.
This made both Gu Qinghan and Xu Tianyi feel somewhat sad.
Too many friends have left along the way.
From Gu Feixue and Ning Hongye to Hei Bai Wuchang, and then to Shen Miao, Wei Qing, and Yu Linglong.
Unbeknownst to him, Xu Tianyi had already met so many people and made so many good friends.
But the road is still under our feet, and we need to keep moving forward.
Everyone has things they must do, and everyone has their own beliefs.
A month has quietly passed.
At this moment, it was May of 1670 in the Wuji calendar.
Before we knew it, almost half a year had passed.
He finally rose from a lowly servant to become the lord of a small power.
After the Qingming Festival, the rain gradually stopped.
The road gradually dried up.
Xu Tianyi restored stability to the eleven counties under his jurisdiction, and spring plowing was also being arranged.
Meanwhile, all newly selected officials were recommended by Shen Jia, Wei Qing, and Yue Shan.
They successfully came under the rule of the Wuji Empire.
In name only, it was a surrender.
They were able to quell the rebellion without losing a single soldier or wasting any disaster relief funds or provisions.
It seems that the King of Qi is quite pleased.
In reality, it was just a delaying tactic.
By the end of the year at the latest, King Qi and others will still send new officials to govern and collect taxes.
The massive tax revenue was enough to bankrupt the eleven counties in the Northwest.
Without Xu Tianyi, these eleven counties would probably return to their original state in no time.
But time was on his side.
The assassination or capture that Xu Tianyi imagined Xue Mantian would send never happened.
Luck seemed to be on his side as well.
Xu Tianyi's efforts were crucial to the stability we enjoy today, but the most crucial factor was the attitude of the local power, the Shen family.
Otherwise, the mere issue of supplies would have been enough to cause him a great deal of trouble.
He once asked Shen Haisheng.
But Shen Haisheng always said, "Businessmen don't need a reason to invest in you."
Xu Tianyi knew that he could not bring anything to the Shen family at all; for the Shen family, the stability of the eleven counties was more of an investment than an income.
Unable to understand, he could only drift along.
Shen Haisheng, however, had his own ideas.
His ambition can be seen from his desire to arrange a marriage between Yue Shan and Shen Miao.
Who was Yue Shan?
He is a direct descendant of the Grand Marshal of the Army and the People's Liberation Army, and not a spoiled brat, but a recognized genius successor.
His character, talent, ability, cultivation, appearance, and family background are all excellent.
What kind of family is the Shen family?
Arms dealer!
Even if Yue Shan and Shen Miao were to marry, would the Prince of Qi agree to it?
Will the King of Chu accept this?
One was in charge of the army, and the other was in charge of the weapons!
With the marriage alliance between the two families and the Shen family's wealth, even if they can't dominate the world, they can at least control a region!
Therefore, the Shen family's intentions are quite clear.
From the Dragon!
The Shen family also favored the crown prince.
Keeping Gu Qinghan and Xu Tianyi is to uphold the righteousness of the Crown Prince.
If Yue Shan were to join the ranks, the Crown Prince would be unstoppable.
For businessmen, investing doesn't need a reason; it's all about profit.
Of course, if Yan Qing and others had helped the King of Chu break through the Shen family that day, or if Yue Shan had been no match for the King of Chu's army...
Therefore, the Shen family would likely side with the King of Chu.
There are no "what ifs" in reality.
After the King of Chu was defeated, the Shen family took advantage of his misfortune.
Shen Haisheng kept testing Yue Shan, but Yue Shan remained loyal to the empire. Although his words wavered, he could not possibly betray the empire.
Shen Haisheng didn't care, he was just a little uncomfortable being caught between Xue Mantian and him.
With the assistance of the Shen family, Yue Shan began training a naval force.
Yuzhou has many waterways, so conquering the Chu King's Yuzhou would not be as simple as a cavalry charge.
The King of Chu is no different from Sun Quan; holding the line is not a problem.
. . .
After confirming that Yu Linglong had gone to Twilight Valley, Wuchen never went to see her again.
They turned around and arrived at the government office in Muhua City.
Snowflakes filled the sky. This Grand Preceptor of the Wuji Empire was his disciple, but also his pawn.
"Master! It's been so long! You still retain your former charm, but alas, my temples are now gray, and I am growing old..."
Snowflakes filled the sky, their faces etched with sorrow, as they lamented their plight to Wuchen.
Wuchen chuckled and said, "Your talent is insufficient. If you wish to achieve immortality, it is beyond your reach. I have a Rejuvenation Pill here. Taking it will extend your lifespan by a little."
He naturally knew how to refine pills. Wuchen was such a genius that he could cultivate to the Grandmaster level even without a soul or spirit. This was something no ordinary person could do.
At the same time, he can quickly learn and master any technique, formation, or alchemy.
He was a natural-born cultivation prodigy, but that was also the reason why he harbored some resentment towards Yu Linglong.
If she hadn't refused to return his soul and spirit, he might have already become a martial saint, and wouldn't need to worry about others' opinions when doing things.
To capture a former envoy of the Hidden Clan in a grassland tribe, one actually needs to use a scheme to succeed.
They went to Whale's Breath Island to collect the Yin-Yang Jade, but were no match for a remnant soul of Orochi from a thousand years ago.
He was completely outmatched by Tianhai, and even had to be humble and subservient to his senior brothers.
As a genius, Wuchen was absolutely unwilling to accept this.
He regarded all the heroes of the world as worthless, simply put...
If it weren't for my incomplete soul, you would all be nothing but ants!
At this moment, he was calm and immediately began his next plan.
After taking the pill, Xue Mantian's mental state improved significantly, and many of his internal injuries were also healed.
He was a genius, even amidst the snow.
The fact that he could suppress Ning Hongye, who was at the peak of the Martial Spirit realm, with his cultivation at the peak of the Grandmaster realm, and even almost capture her, is enough to demonstrate his ability.
Wuchen said he lacked talent because he started cultivating too late, only in his forties, so naturally he was much less gifted.
After taking the pill, he respectfully asked, "I wonder if Master has any instructions for coming here?"
He respected Wuchen greatly because he knew that everything he had was given to him by Wuchen.
From a gang leader to a national advisor, from a martial artist to a grandmaster.
Without external forces, it would be absolutely impossible.
Just like Xu Tianyi, if he hadn't had the Guardian Jade, and if he hadn't had the assistance of Gu Feixue, Gu Qinghan, Yu Linglong and others, he would never have been able to reach the Grandmaster realm in such a short time.
Wuchen merely glanced at him indifferently.
"You've been in Leizhou for a while now. Do you know anything about Xu Tianyi?"
Xue Mantian nodded and said, "Master, this person is Gu Qinghan's husband. The two are inseparable. At this moment, he has actually taken over the eleven northwestern counties of the Valley God Sect, and has been carrying out disaster relief and governance. Afterwards, he surrendered and was recruited by the government."
I believe it was Master's arrangement, so I haven't touched him yet.
Wu Chen nodded slightly: "It seems you haven't been slacking off..."
Xue Mantian smiled: "Does Master wish for me to capture him, or kill him? Please give the order..."