Chapter 246: Chapter 141: Storms Gathering, a Bloodied Land (Part 4)
"No, what did you just say? I think I heard the name of our Guardian from the Purple Bamboo Forest.
Who, who died? Was it Mr. Bamboo or the Xiong Shan Monarch? It couldn’t be Auntie Lan, could it? She’s just a simple Flower Demon who only knows how to do makeup, without any worldly desires. How could she have died, sob sob..."
Fang Qingzhu was overwhelmed with grief, her eyes becoming moist, as if she was about to turn into a downpour.
"It’s Zhu San, Zhu San..." Xiaoyu was so angry that she was about to lose her breath.
She felt that she had been tricked by Fang Qingzhu into leaving the island and coming to this Flower World, and it was entirely foolish of her.
This young lady, what is she thinking about all day long?
It’s entirely out of touch with reality, talking to her is like speaking to a wall.
Could it be that when a woman is too beautiful, her intelligence is not high? This beauty was exchanged for her brains, it seems.
"No wonder I don’t look so good." Xiaoyu took out a small round mirror and examined herself for a while, lost in thought.
Wait a minute, I’m digressing again. Aren’t we talking about Zhu San?
How did it turn into a discussion about appearance?
Xiaoyu’s eyes slightly glazed over, forcibly gathering her scattered thoughts, she asked, "Miss, Zhu San was beaten back to his original form. That person is so ruthless, shouldn’t we do something?"
"Yes, of course we should, the dignity of the Purple Bamboo Forest must not be insulted."
Fang Qingzhu frowned with a fierce look, brimming with murderous intent.
After huffing and puffing for a while, she spoke with deflated enthusiasm, "But let’s eat first, I feel like I didn’t eat enough last night.
Wasn’t it said that there’s a seal awarding banquet today? When on earth are Yuwen Ying and the others going to start the meal?"
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"Isn’t Brother Fifteen arriving soon?"
Pei Zixing was like an ant on a hot pan.
If he doesn’t come soon, it might be too late already.
Once the Thirteenth Prince of Beizhou, Yuwen Ying, obtains the Azure Dragon Seal and calls for support, at least half of the territories in the Celestial South will respond.
Moreover, these are not some small, weak ordinary families. The Nanli Yujing’s Seven Great Families, and the Zang Family and Yuan Family, which have been on the fence, might be inclined towards the Beizhou Influence, not to mention those Rebel Armies.
In this way, the momentum will be established.
Even if Yuwen Ying has a small number of soldiers by his side, it wouldn’t matter in the least.
Behind him stands Beizhou’s millions of elite forces, with such overwhelming momentum, naturally, heroes will flock to him.
Therefore, the moment the seal awarding ceremony is completed is the last chance.
"By now, they should be at Qingjiang River. Rest assured, Brother Ziwen is coming along with many brothers from the family, as well as the Sea Treading Eighteen Riders under Elder Yuanhe."
"The Sea Treading Eighteen Riders?" Pei Zixing’s expression showed slight joy, yet for some reason, he also felt a bit uneasy.
With such formidable strength coming to support, Xingqing Prefecture can rest assured.
However, for Elder Pei Fang Pei Yuanhe, who is the patriarch of the family, to send his elite forces southward, what does this represent?
It indicates that even the patriarch doesn’t have much faith in the situation at Nanli Yujing and has begun to lay out plans in the Southern Region.
Furthermore, thinking further ahead, does it mean that even His Holiness Nanli is preparing to move southward?
Abandoning the North and developing the Southern Region.
"This... this is an impending great change. The best outcome would be to occupy half of the southern lands and stand across the river from Beizhou. Is it really possible that Great Li might come to an end?"
At this thought, Pei Zixing felt an overwhelming sadness.
Regardless of everything, he must find a way to hold Xingqing Prefecture and drive a nail in.
Even if the Northern Region is in peril, he must keep the passage secured, stabilize the Vice Capital, and retain the last thread of vitality.
"Where is the Brocade Guard? Acting independently at such a critical moment, ignoring the big picture. Why aren’t they gathering?"
"Right Commander Liang Qi, since the Wind and Cloud List was announced this month, immediately mobilized troops and prepared to hunt down Chen Ping.
Who would have thought that Tian Qi and Chen Ping are the same person? When the rumors first spread, everyone thought it was a joke. But the strangeness of the world, nothing surpasses this.
In just a few short months, he has reached this stage..."
The scholar in black sighed as he spoke.
"Foolish! At this moment, shouldn’t the immediate priority be to seize the Azure Dragon Seal?
To be unable to distinguish between priorities, wanting to deal with Xuanwu Guard and Primordial Martial Hall... Does Deputy Magistrate Liang of the Brocade Guard have shit for brains?"
Pei Zixing was bitter with regret, scolding silently, yet unable to do anything about it.
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It was nearing noon.
Chen Ping arrived at the Green Willow Residence on the River Road, as agreed.
He spoke the agreed upon code word, passed through the Triple Gates, and reached the backyard, where he saw four masked figures in black, wrapped tightly in heavy cotton clothes, completely obscuring their forms.
It was impossible to tell if they were male or female.
"Is it necessary? You all? Hiding your heads and showing your tails like this..."
Upon seeing this, Chen Ping’s heart skipped a beat. He had only come with a simple bamboo hat. Was he being too casual?
Conspiring to attack the South Sea Purple Bamboo Forest’s envoy, whether successful or not, would have endless consequences.
No wonder no one dared reveal their true identity.
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