Chapter 1467: Chapter 1467: Shut Out
Jing Wangyou looked at the city gate and spoke solemnly:
"I wonder what’s happening inside?"
"Just go in and see, won’t you?" Qin Yi said casually.
Jing Wangyou felt embarrassed, "The City Protection Array has been activated and the gates are closed. We can’t get in."
Qin Yi looked at him utterly confused.
"Boss, this is your turf, don’t you know how to deactivate the array?"
Jing Wangyou was extremely embarrassed.
"This City Protection Array is guarded by several elders of our Netherworld Hall. It can only be deactivated from inside."
"Oh come on..."
Qin Yi was speechless.
"This is an Earth Level Array. Even if we team up, we can’t break it from the outside."
Qin Yi looked at the city gate, "Looks like we can only smash the gates to get in."
Jing Wangyou felt awkward, "The gate is made of Mystic Iron mixed with the toughest Mithril, and it can’t be broken either."
Qin Yi: "..."
"You’ve turned Netherworld City into an impregnable fortress, is it to prevent your own entry?"
"Surely there’s a secret passage or something, right?"
Jing Wangyou shook his head.
Qin Yi was utterly speechless. He gave a thumbs up, praising, "Nicely done."
"So, we’re not getting in?" Yun Mengyao asked.
Jing Wangyou nodded, "Unless someone inside opens the gate or disables the City Protection Array, we absolutely cannot get in."
Yun Mengyao said, "Qin Yi, don’t you understand arrays? Try to break this array."
"Are you kidding? This is an Earth Level Array. With my current cultivation, not a chance."
"Then what should we do?"
Qin Yi looked helpless, "I truly have no plan right now."
Qiu Yuhai said, "Looks like all we can do is wait. I refuse to believe they’ll keep the city closed forever."
Qin Yi looked at him like he was an idiot, "Great idea. So, how long can Netherworld City’s food supplies last?"
Qiu Yuhai hesitated a bit, then shyly said, "Netherworld City’s food can support the people inside for ten years. If rationed carefully, it might last fifteen."
Qin Yi was completely flustered.
"Then let’s wait twenty years and see if we can starve them out."
"Along the way, we can collect Xiao Yan’s body."
Jing Wangyou and the others were extremely embarrassed. They’d built Netherworld City into an impregnable fortress but never imagined being shut out themselves one day.
"Qin Yi, my friend, your wisdom is unparalleled. Hurry up and think of a solution."
Qin Yi rolled his eyes, "I really have no solution now. Not even a fly can get into this Netherworld City now, what can I do?"
"This is ridiculous, first time seeing someone not leaving a backup plan for themselves. Why didn’t you leave some secret passage or something?"
Jing Wangyou looked deeply ashamed, "I never thought such a situation would occur today."
Qin Yi shook his head helplessly.
"Let’s go, leave here for now and find a solution slowly."
After Qin Yi and the others left, an elder with a plump figure and a kind face appeared on the city wall.
"Second Elder."
Upon seeing the arriving person, the people on the city wall hurriedly saluted.
This person was Zhu Han, the Second Elder of the Netherworld Hall.
Zhu Han glanced in the direction Qin Yi and the others departed, a sinister smile appeared on his kind face.
"These Sword Sect people, do they really think we are idiots?"
The middle-aged man in black armor hurriedly said, "Thanks to Second Elder’s timely reminder, otherwise, your subordinate might not have been able to tell the real from the fake."
Zhu Han showed a hint of sarcasm and indifference in his smile, "Maintain the guard on the city gates. Remember, no matter what they say, don’t believe it, and never open the gate."
"Yes, Second Elder, don’t worry."
Zhu Han let out a cold laugh, and then his figure flashed towards the direction of the Netherworld Hall.
...
"Crunch..."
Not far from Netherworld City on a hill, Qin Yi was munching on a wild fruit.
"Sigh... I was expecting a good meal today, but turns out I can only gnaw on wild fruits now."
"But honestly, these wild fruits are quite sweet. If Xiao Yezi were here, she’d definitely like them."
Jing Wangyou and others didn’t know who Xiao Yezi was, but they could hear the sarcasm in Qin Yi’s words directed at them.
Yet, they couldn’t be angry since they’d done something foolish themselves. They focused on making Netherworld City impregnable without thinking to leave themselves an escape route.
"Qin Yi, is there really no way?" Yun Mengyao asked.
Qin Yi was always resourceful, and she didn’t believe he had no solution.
Munching on wild fruit, Qin Yi responded unclearly:
"I have an immature idea, but not sure if it’ll work."
Everyone looked at him.
Qin Yi glanced at Jing Wufa, "Try to find two sets of Sword Sect clothes."
Jing Wufa was at a loss.
"Qin Yi, brother, the nearest city is five days away, round trip ten days."
Qin Yi: "..."
Darn, forgot about that.
This Primordial land is absurdly vast.
Jing Wangyou said, "Qin Yi, my friend, why do you need Sword Sect clothes?"
"I just noticed that the middle-aged man in black armor on the city wall, although not old, has strong cultivation."
"His words always carry a sneer, he’s definitely a proud and aloof type."
"Do you all understand what I mean?"
Jing Wangyou and the others looked at Qin Yi utterly confused, shaking their heads.
Qin Yi sighed, "Talking to you is exhausting."
Yun Mengyao kicked him annoyed, saying:
"Stop beating around the bush, spit it out."
"Pfft!"
Qin Yi really let out a fart.
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Yun Mengyao covered her nose and backed away, full of disdain, "You’re disgusting, stinks so much."
Qin Yi waved his hand, "Is it that bad? I’ve been eating wild fruits and drinking spring water these days, even my farts have a fruity aroma..."
"Could you be any grosser? Fruity aroma, seriously, if you like it, collect it and enjoy it yourself."
Qin Yi rolled his eyes, "Let’s focus."
"When I said those words earlier, it’s enough to show, the guy on the wall isn’t old, his cultivation is strong, and he looks a bit esteemed."
"Usually, people like that have a weakness, which is impatience. Provoke tactics are tailor-made for them."
"If two weak cultivators go below the wall and hurl insults, the harsher, the better, he might not bear it and show himself."
Jing Wangyou’s eyes lit up, "I understand. Once we provoke him out, we’ll have a chance to get in."
Qin Yi slightly nodded.
"This strategy is excellent." Qiu Yuhai said.
Qin Yi sneered, "Don’t celebrate too soon. This guy’s proud and aloof, but unsure if your Netherworld Hall disciples follow orders?"
"If this person is obedient and stays put, then this strategy might fail."
Jing Wangyou slightly nodded, "Regardless of its success, we ought to try."
"Father, let my brother and I go."
Jing Wangyou looked to Qin Yi, seeking his opinion.
Qin Yi slightly nodded, "Go ahead! It’s unfortunate we don’t have Sword Sect clothes; if we did, the provocation would be even more effective."
