In a quiet courtyard in the county town, white air rose, and Jiang Zhihuan's figure slowly appeared in it.
He straightened his clothes, walked into the main house in front, and reported: "Your Majesty, Jiang Li and that one have left, and it looks like they are heading back to the Jiang family's ancestral home." Zhong Shenxiu entered the county, seemingly looking for the Crown Prince , the Buddhist Huilun has also left. The remaining Taoist sect, Zhang Daoyi, also left after Yuan Zhen returned."
The land of the county town is Jiang Zhihuan's territory after all. It may be difficult for Jiang Zhihuan to intervene in the open battle, but it is still easy to know what everyone is doing outside the city.
"It seems that they also know that there is nothing they can do."
Ji Chengye couldn't help but smile, and looked to his side, "The only one who didn't give up was Senior Brother Zhong. This Senior Brother was really determined and perseverant. However, given the size of the county and the city, in a city without manpower to help, Under such circumstances, it will not be easy for him to find us, let alone..."
On the ground next to Ji Chengye, Mingyang was tied up with light golden ropes and passed out.
Even if Zhong Shenxiu came to find him, not to mention that he was seriously injured now, even if he was not injured, Ji Chengye could still use Mingyang to restrain him.
Now, what he needs to worry about is no longer Jiang Li and others, but his father's promotion.
If the promotion is successful, the chickens and dogs will ascend to heaven. Not only do they not need to worry about being blamed, but the King of Lu's line can go one step further and become an indispensable pillar in the court. Moreover, as a ghost cultivator, whose Qi was harmful to living beings, King Lu still had to abdicate, and he, Ji Chengye, succeeded him.
By then, Ji Chengye will not only gain a fourth-grade backer, but also ascend to the throne, which can be described as a win-win situation.
But if promotion fails...
All is said and done, no need to mention it.
Ji Chengye put away his smile and waved gently, asking Jiang Zhihuan to step aside. He himself went to a desk, spread out a roll of drawings, and observed it carefully.
As he walked, Jiang Zhihuan could vaguely see a corner, which seemed to be some kind of topographic map.
After exiting the main room, Jiang Zhihuan paused briefly, and then went to keep an eye on Zhong Shenxiu. Within the county, even Zhong Shenxiu would have difficulty detecting his prying eyes, unless...
Jiang Zhihuan suddenly stopped and sank into the ground in the rising white air.
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The county town is built on the mountain, and the mountain it relies on is called Fengming Mountain. It is said that it was integrated with Qishan Mountain a long time ago, and there was a wonderful scene where the phoenix landed.
Jiang Zhihuan was granted the title of Mountain God, and his foundation was on this mountain that spread for more than a hundred miles.
The wind and rain caused by praying for rain have gradually dissipated, the air in the mountains is particularly fresh, and the sound of birds can be heard occasionally.
But suddenly, there was a sound of metal and stone clashing, and on a high cliff on the mountainside, a sword flashed past and struck the mountain wall, leaving a sword mark several feet long.
"I heard that if the God of Mountains and Rivers is destroyed, he will be affected by it and may even suffer backlash from it."
Jiang Li and Gongsun Qingyue, who were supposed to leave, appeared on the high cliff of Fengming Mountain at this moment. Jiang Li held a long sword in his hand. It was obvious that the sword light just now came from his hand.
At this moment, he said calmly: "I tried it today, and the rumors are indeed true. Come out."
A burst of white air rose up, and Jiang Zhihuan's figure slowly appeared, exclaiming in shock: "Can you find me?"
If this is the case, wasn't he also noticed by Jiang Li when he was secretly observing Jiang Li underground?
"Otherwise, why would I be here?" Jiang Li answered the question with a question.
Then, he put away his sword and said with his hands behind his back: "Tell me, what did you report to Ji Chengye? What was his reaction and what actions did he take?"
Jiang Li's eyes were fixed on Jiang Zhihuan. Under his gaze, Jiang Zhihuan felt a sense of fear without any secret.
Did he know that I went to see Ji Chengye?
Yes, after inquiring about the information, you must report it. It is not difficult to deduce this.
When Jiang Zhihuan thought of this, he felt his fear subside slightly, but then he was overwhelmed by even greater fear.
It is not difficult to deduce this point, but Ji Chengye does not necessarily believe this argument, and he had previously reported that Jiang Li had left, but now he met him here...
It’s impossible to avoid misunderstanding.
I originally wanted to see why the mountain was damaged, but now it seems that I have stepped directly into a big pit.
The last time, Jiang Li discovered that he had already stepped into the pit.
This time, we stepped into a big pit again.
After two pitfalls, Jiang Zhihuan could already predict that he would almost never side with Ji Chengye.
After thinking about this, Jiang Zhihuan suddenly understood why Jiang Li asked him in such a matter-of-fact tone.
He had no choice but to get on Jiang Li's boat.
Thinking about this, Jiang Zhihuan no longer hesitated and decisively stated Ji Chengye's reactions and answers in detail, not even missing the final discovery.
"Sure enough, Ji Chengye is relieved," Jiang Li said slowly, "Ji Chengye also thinks that we can't interfere in this matter, so he is relieved when he sees us disperse. And King Lu's entrance also makes Ji Chengye more focused. Yu's assistant promotion, after all, this matter is related to his wealth and life."
From this point of view, Jiang Li's intention to leave was considered successful.
"Where is King Lu?" Jiang Li asked.
The key is still the trace of this person. If he can be found, there is no need to kill him. As long as there is some interference at the critical moment of promotion and his promotion fails, it will be enough to defeat Ji Chengye's people.
It is not that easy to switch to the ghost path. Even if the basic success rate is guaranteed, there is still a lot of risk in converting to the ghost path. After all, you have to die first.
Unfortunately, Jiang Zhihuan did not know the whereabouts of King Lu.
Even Ji Chengye's side was not easy to take action.
"After the people from the Yin Lu Division arrived, Lord Cui opened a space underground. That space was just below the place where the Crown Prince of Lu was. If the Crown Prince was attacked, Lord Cui would be the first to do so. Time takes action and brings it in." Jiang Zhihuan reminded.
With Cui Fujun's help, and Ji Chengye's own trump card, it can be said to be double insurance, and there is no risk of safety.
"If that's the case, why did he take Mingyang away again?" Jiang Li discovered a blind spot.
Double insurance, why are you still afraid of Zhong Shenxiu and insist on taking Mingyang away?
[Either Ji Chengye is as stable as Jiang Li, or...]
Jiang Li was already touched by a line that flashed across the karma collection at the right time, "He might escape Lord Cui's protection, and therefore be approached by Zhong Shenxiu." '
That's why Ji Chengye took Mingyang away to contain Zhong Shenxiu at the critical moment.
This is an opportunity.
At this time, Gongsun Qingyue seemed to have something to say, but stopped talking.
"You go and fulfill Ji Chengye's order first."
Jiang Li asked Jiang Zhihuan to leave, and then looked at Gongsun Qingyue.
Gongsun Qingyue saw that Jiang Li was the only one left here, and then he spoke: "Ji Chengye should want to be promoted. You should remember that Master once said that there is a unique Taoist fruit in the court called 'Hussars General Champion Marquis', right?" (See Chapter 91)
"The Unique Dao Fruit is the only one in the world, and its promotion ceremony is also different from other Cavalry General Dao Fruits."
Jiang Li: "······"
He thought about his past three promotions and didn't feel any difference.
Aren't they all the same as ordinary Dao Fruit promotions?
Or is it that the Cause and Effect Collection helped Jiang Li cheat?
"Elaborate." Jiang Li said.
"The champion Hou Daoguo needs the host to establish enough military merit to be a lord before the age of 18, and lead troops to attack for more than a thousand miles in a war, defeat all enemy forces, and finally be honored somewhere. The longer the attack distance, the greater the defeat. The more enemies there are, the easier it will be to be promoted, and the more benefits you will get after being promoted."
Gongsun Qingyue said: "Jiang Zhihuan just now said that Ji Chengye is studying some kind of topographic map. He may be preparing to be promoted to champion. Counting his years, he has just turned eighteen this year."
Good guy, I want both father and son to be promoted.
So greedy.
However, Jiang Li also had to admit that the father and son had the ability to find opportunities. Not to mention King Lu, he could still find a chance to survive when he was about to die. Ji Chengye even wanted to take the opportunity to advance to the Unique Dao Fruit. The abacus beads were jumping. It was on Jiang Li’s face.
With Cui Fujun's help, even if Ji Chengye is not as capable as the champion, he can still tolerate this Tao Fruit. Even in the case of cheating, Ji Chengye can gain great benefits from the Tao Fruit.
If he succeeds in this, he will not only have a fourth-grade backer, but he can also jump up and catch up with Zhong Shenxiu and others.
"That is to say, he is really going to leave Mr. Cui's protection."
Jiang Li muttered in a low voice, "If we can capture Ji Chengye, we may be able to use him to influence King Lu and prevent him from being promoted..."
At this point, Jiang Li suddenly shut up again.
Because King Lu's promotion is the most beneficial to Ji's family. If he prevents King Lu's promotion, isn't he being disloyal to Ji's family?
Do you still want to be your son-in-law?
This is in front of my senior sister, so I don't have to worry about being killed by my senior sister.
"No need to avoid me."
Gongsun Qingyue smiled and said: "The fourth rank can indeed be a pillar of the Great Zhou Dynasty, but King Lu went against the grain and tried to advance on the bones of countless people, but it is absolutely undesirable. If he succeeds, what will the next member of the Ji family do? What if we replicate this method for promotion? King Yama’s Dao Fruit is more than just King Yama.”
"With this example, others will definitely follow suit in the future. The Great Zhou Dynasty may be able to withstand the Yongzhou Rebellion once, but it will definitely not be able to withstand two or three times."
Gongsun Qingyue's face felt chilly, "In troubled times, heavy rules should be used, and in peaceful times, there should be no tolerance. Punishment should be punished, otherwise it will only produce more bitter fruits in the long run. This trend must not last forever!"
However, when he saw Jiang Li, Gongsun Qingyue's expression softened slightly.
[If Jiang Li didn't trust her, he would not make a mistake in front of her. Making a mistake would represent Jiang Li's trust in her, his senior sister. 】
[If this was a game, then Jiang Li should be able to see the prompt of +20 favorability. 】
Jiang Li looked at the text that appeared in front of him and smiled crookedly in his heart.
【Plan pass! 】
[In this way, I can not only test out Senior Sister's attitude towards this matter, but also increase my goodwill. It is worthy of me. 】
I broke my promise, now I’m looking for a club, and I’ll go there tomorrow to get fucked.
(End of chapter)
