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Lin Xiangzuo continued, "Princess, although this secret technique will cause endless troubles, you also know that for hundreds of years, the sages of our clan have never stopped studying and improving it for a moment.

Now there is a breakthrough, otherwise I would not have come up with this method of drinking poison to quench thirst. "

Wu Xi was startled, and asked, "What's going on?"

Lin Xiang said excitedly, "Just a few days ago, under the research of the sages, master Tuo Gu finally got his reward after decades of hard work. He successfully improved this secret technique from the shamanism. This secret technique It will no longer have such dire consequences."

Lin Xiang gave Wu Xi a detailed explanation.

That master Togu improved the secret technique, eliminating the limitation of mental power, so that everyone can practice, thus preventing the tyrannical backlash of mental power in the later stage.

But in the same way, those who practice this secret technique can only cultivate to the seventh rank at most.And there are still serious consequences.It is permanent damage to the physical foundation.

And the higher the level of cultivation, the more ruthless the backlash.Master Tuogu studied this point again, and finally successfully developed a elixir called Ningsui Pill.

As long as the Condensation Pill is taken regularly, the physical backlash will be prolonged.The exact time is unknown, but there is no problem for more than five years.

After listening to Lin Xiang's explanation, Wu Xi still frowned, and she asked, "So, can it be done without any future troubles just by taking the Condensation Pill? The time limit is five years? What about after five years?"

"There is a high probability that the body will collapse and die." Lin Xiang replied, "But please rest assured, the princess, the Wu people are good men, as long as they can restore the old land, they are willing to make such a sacrifice.

Although it is impossible to cultivate to the Pill Sea Realm after the improvement of this secret technique, the cultivation base of the seventh rank is enough.Ten thousand well-trained soldiers of the seventh rank are enough.

Princess, for hundreds of years, the witch clan has survived.A year is not as good as a year.Up to now, even many clansmen have withdrawn from the clan and become the people of Daqi.

If this continues, the Wu Clan will have no inheritance.What face do I have to meet Wu Zu?These hundreds of years of forbearance are now at the right time and place.

The secret technique has been successfully improved, and Daqi will soon fall into turmoil again.This is our best time.As long as people are harmonious again, the great cause can be achieved!

The Witch King is now closed to life and death.As I said before entering the customs, you can represent his thoughts on the fundamental events of the clan.Therefore, the old minister dared to let the princess come.

Speak this matter to the elders of the clan, and to all the people of the clan.Only when you show up and speak, princess, can all this continue. "

Wu Xi stood there again in a daze, she said silently, "The Wu Clan doesn't have many good men anymore, what will happen after five years?"

"Princess, the veteran said that these sacrifices are inevitable. They are also willing to sacrifice themselves." Lin Xiang said again,

Wu Xi sighed deeply, "Is this your idea after discussing with the elders?"

"Well, yes. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." Lin Xiang added again, "As long as Nanyang and Daquan start a full-scale war, we will be able to regain the lost ground. And they have no time to take care of us at all.

When the time comes to integrate the various tribes of the Wu clan, and then cultivate some Wu troops, then our Wu country will reproduce the prosperous age of the Wu ancestors.

Princess, one of the main purposes of you dormant in Tai'an City with a rich body is to promote the civil strife in Daqi. Now that you have such an opportunity, you can take advantage of it. "

Wu Xi asked again, "Master Lin, are you sure that the improvement of the secret technique has been successful?"

"I don't dare to speak nonsense about the country's fundamentals." Prime Minister Lin said solemnly, "In fact, it was already done a few months ago. I didn't tell the Palace Master at that time that Master Tuogu and I found someone to try it out.

In the end, it was found that there was indeed no problem, and Master Togu made the final improvement, which was completed a few days ago. "

Wu Xi said, "I still believe in Master Togu's ability, but this matter is of great importance, involving the life and death of our clan.

Lin Xiangrong, I thought about it for a few days. "

"Okay." Lin Xiang nodded.

"Well, then I'll go first, I can't stay out all night with my current status in Jinzhou," Wu Xi said.

"Princess, wait a moment, the old minister has something to say." Prime Minister Lin said.

"please say."

At this time, Lin Xiang suddenly fell silent again, and finally said, "The princess has reached the peak of the fourth rank now."

"Ah."

"Okay, I see." Lin Xiang smiled brightly, "Princess, let's go first, we will talk about this matter next time. I hope the princess will think about what the old minister said just now."

Wu Xi paused, "Yes, I will."

After going out, Yu Gan noticed it immediately, stood up and said with a smile, "Are you finished? Then let's go, lady, if you go back late, you will be talked about."

Seeing Yu Gan's playful smile, Wu Xi just nodded slightly.

At this time, Lin Xiang also came out to see Wu Xi off, met Yu Gan's eyes, and then both of them nodded slightly.

Watching the two leave, Prime Minister Lin narrowed his eyes slightly, and the expression on his face was even more gloomy under the dim light around him, especially when he looked at Yu Gan's back, there was a hint of admiration for exquisite objects in his eyes .

Yu Gan and Wu Xi were led back the same way by the men in black, and then went through the tunnel and returned to the small courtyard at the beginning.

After leaving the small courtyard, the two walked on the busy street, and Yu Gan didn't ask Wu Xi what she was talking about with that gloomy old man inside.

At this time, Wu Xi stopped suddenly, and then walked directly to a normal-grade restaurant on the right.

Yu Gan chased after him and asked, "Are you hungry?"

"I want to drink some wine." Wu Xi replied lightly.

Yu Gan smiled lightly, and after entering the inn, he asked for a private room on the second floor, and ordered a bunch of food and wine.

The two sat opposite each other by the window on the second floor. Outside the window, there was a lot of bustle and bustle, with all kinds of hawking sounds.It is also a secular good scene for the people to flow through it.

Yu Gan took the initiative to pour a glass of sake for Wu Xi, and then asked, "What, is there something on your mind? Or is there something embarrassing for you?"

Wu Xi turned his head to look at Yu Gan, with a few strands of worry mixed between his eyebrows, and finally drank the wine in his glass, and then said, "Do you still remember what I told you about the Wujing before?"

"Remember." Yu Gan spoke up, and then asked in a low voice, "So, it's about Wujing that Prime Minister Lin is looking for you?"

"Yeah." Wu Xi nodded, "To be precise, it's the secret technique that ordinary people can practice."

Yu Gan suddenly came over, "It's the secret technique that Da Qi couldn't think of back then, right? Didn't you say that the secret technique was destroyed by the Witch King because it was too inhumane?"

"Actually, rubbings have been handed down, and for hundreds of years, our Wu Clan has been improving them." Wu Xi didn't hide it from Yu Gan, and directly told Yu Gan what he had just chatted with Lin Xiang.

After the latter heard it, his eyes straightened, "So, you mean that this secret technique not only has no future problems, but also can mass-produce this kind of monk, but the cultivation level can only reach the seventh rank at most?"

"Ah."

"You Wu Clan want to refine [-] Wujun, and then take advantage of the civil strife in Daqi to regain the lost land?"

"Ah."

Yu Gan was shocked at that time. I have to say that the Wu Clan lacked neither courage nor ideas.

If the secret technique is really as Wu Xi said, then this opportunity is indeed very rare, and it is indeed the best opportunity.

"For so many years, how can you hide the news of this secret technique so well?" Yu Gan asked puzzled.

Wu Xi explained, "Only the descendants and elders of the past knew about this matter, and very few people knew about it. These people are the most loyal to the Wu clan, so naturally they will not leak this matter.

Moreover, the research and improvement of this secret technique has been carried out in secret, and almost every generation of masters who study this secret technique only inherits one person.He is regarded as the master of the witch clan. "

"Then I..." Yu Gan was startled, pointing at himself and asking.

Just kidding, why did Wu Xi tell himself this kind of secret technique that can destroy a country so frankly?It's not because he wants to kill people later, let himself die to understand.

"Since I chose to trust you before, I will trust you." Wu Xi simply said.

Seeing people's hearts over time.

After marrying Yu Gan, she now has a very thorough understanding of what kind of person Yu Gan is, and there will be no problem at all telling him about this.

And the most important thing is that once he agrees to Lin Xiang's matter, after that matter is completed, it is impossible to hide the news of this secret technique for too long.

Once the Wu Clan reappears on the world stage, it will be impossible to hide these things.

Yu Gan looked at Wu Xi with some emotion, and to be honest, he was really moved.It can be said that Wu Xi really has that kind of unreserved trust in herself now.

This kind of secret that is related to the life and death of the race chooses to tell himself.

"Then what do you mean by telling me?" Yu Gan asked.

"I want to hear what you mean."

"That's it." Yu Gan pondered for a while, and then said, "Actually, in my opinion, what Lin Xiang said is correct. Your witch clan's current ability to cultivate witch troops is limited.

If Da Qi had been kept at peace, let alone [-] witch troops, even [-] would be useless.Now is such a good opportunity to try it out.Otherwise, it will be even more difficult to restore the country in the future.

What Lin Xiang said is good, if you continue to hide and hide like this, sooner or later you will be completely assimilated by the people of Qi, and there will be no more witches in the world. "

After Yu Gan finished speaking, seeing that Wu Xi's interest was still not high, he asked, "Do you have doubts?"

"Ah."

"Is it because you feel that building 1 Wujun is unfair to [-] people?"

"No."

"Is that because you are afraid that things will fail, and the Wu people will fall into a place of eternal doom?"

"No, people in the Witch Clan are not afraid of sacrifice."

"What's that for?"

Wu Xi sighed, "As you said, if the matter fails, the Wu Clan will be exterminated. Conversely, if it succeeds, the Wu Clan will also suffer the same disaster.

This secret technique will always be leaked out at that time, and the witch clan will enter the previous endless cycle again, that is, the forces of other countries will stare at it.

At that time, the crisis facing the Wu clan may be even greater. "

After hearing Wu Xi's worry, Yu Gan took it for granted, "You didn't tell Xiang Lin what you said?"

"No." Wu Xi shook his head lightly, "It's useless to say it. Most of the people in the Wu Clan now think that they would rather die on the way to restore the country than remain anonymous for the rest of their lives.

They will not give up any hope of restoring the country, even if there are many crises after the restoration. "

"Actually, I can understand this feeling." Yu Gan replied seriously, "If you pursue caution too much, then you will not be able to restore the country in another 1000 years.

This kind of thing is like dancing on the tip of a knife. If you are not careful, you will be doomed. There is no such way to win.

If you don't return to your country, then sooner or later your witch clan will disappear in the long river of history, and everyone will forget it by then.

Thinking about it this way, it would be better to restore the country.To put it bluntly, even if the country is destroyed again at that time, there will still be a group of survivors who will hide and think about the plan to restore the country.Live forever.

The most important thing for a race is the spirit of this kind of resistance, so that it can continue forever.If you don't even have the spirit of resistance, how can you inherit and continue the race?

So from this point of view, I personally think Lin Xiang's choice is not wrong. "

After listening to Yu Gan's explanation, Wu Xi looked at him in surprise. She didn't expect Yu Gan to give such an answer. After thinking for a while, she asked, "So, you also think that such an opportunity is rare, don't you?" .”

"From my point of view, this is the case." Yu Gan nodded, "Of course, the premise is that Nanyang and Daqi really fight in an all-round way, and then the problem of the secret technique is really resolved."

"I see." Wu Xi nodded and poured himself another glass of wine.

At this point in the conversation, Yu Gan simply continued to ask, "Is your status in the Wu clan considered high? You still have such a big decision-making power for such a big matter.

Logically speaking, shouldn't your father be in charge of the overall situation? "

"My father is closing the door of life and death, so I have to agree." Wu Xi replied.

"Where's your brother?"

"He died young, and he has a younger brother, but he is still young."

"That's it, then the burden on your shoulders is really heavy." Yu Gan nodded lightly, and then asked, "What is your father's strength?

It stands to reason that such things as shutting down life and death can only be said by those above Guizang. "

"My father's cultivation is at the peak of the third rank."

"So you want to retreat and break through to the second rank?" Yu Gan's eyes widened.

"Um,"

"It's amazing." Yu Gan gave a thumbs up and praised, "Your family's cultivation talent is indeed amazing. Your father is amazing, and so are you.

May I take the liberty to ask what path you practiced?And what is your current strength, I can't see through it at all. "

"Peak of the fourth rank." Wu Xi said lightly.

"Peak of the fourth rank?" Yu Gan quickly looked at him suspiciously, "Then how old are you this year?"

Seeing that Yu Gan began to doubt his age again, Wu Xi showed a rare scowl this time, "I told you, I'm very young."

"Such a young man with such a high level of cultivation? I don't believe it." Yu Gan shook his head.

Now Wu Xi really wanted to summon his flying sword to chop Yu Gan with a single blow. From a certain point of view, he was still half of Yu Gan's teacher, and now he was relying on his talent to treat him strangely.

"Tell me, what kind of exercise do you practice? It's so powerful." Yu Gan continued to ask in a low voice.

"Witch Scripture." Wu Xi didn't hide anything, and replied directly.

"Witchcraft?" Yu Gan was stunned again, "Is it the witchcraft that the Witch King practiced back then? Didn't you say it has been lost?"

"The blood of the direct line has been passed down."

"I remember you telling me that this witchcraft is a practice handed down by immortals. Is it true or not?" Yu Qian leaned forward and asked in a very low voice.

"It's sort of it." Wu Xi explained casually, "But it's just an exaggerated rumor. This technique is very miraculous, but it's not yet at the level of a fairy."

Yu Gan suddenly became interested, "So, the reason why you can coexist with Wen'an without being discovered, even the second-rank heavenly beings can't find it is because of this shamanism?"

"Ah."

Yu Gan couldn't help being amazed, this shamanism seems to be really awesome.Otherwise, no matter how talented you are, it is impossible to cultivate to the peak of the fourth rank at such a young age.

Moreover, this secret technique of symbiosis is simply a bug, even a master like Kong Ru can't see through it.It can only be said that this shamanism really has something.

Yu Gan now somewhat understands why the surrounding forces wanted to go to Wu Kingdom to get a share of the pie.The functionality of this cultivation speed alone deserves everyone's attention.

At this time, Wu Xi directly drank another glass of wine, got up and left, obviously she was not in the mood to talk about this right now.It's getting late, it's time to go back, otherwise it will be suspicious.Yu Gan also got up quickly and followed.

When the two returned to Chen Tuo's mansion, the banquet was already over.

At this time, Li Chenghua and Chen Tuo were sitting opposite each other in a gazebo.They were not as relaxed as they were during the dinner just now, and their expressions were a little solemn.

Li Chenghua said straight to the point, "Master Chen, you must know the specific reason why I came to Jinzhou this time."

"Your Highness wants to go to the front line?" Chen Tuo asked.

"En." Li Chenghua nodded slightly.

Chen Tuo bowed and said, "It is a great honor for Jinzhou to have the help of the Longyou Army led by His Highness. On behalf of all the soldiers and people of Jinzhou, I would like to thank His Highness for his long-distance rescue."

"Master Chen, you are being polite. For the sake of the people of Daqi, this king is obliged to do so." Li Chenghua replied, and then continued to ask, "Master Chen, can you tell me about the situation on the sideline in detail?"

Chen Tuo nodded, and said in detail, "Zhu Yu has a total of 70 Chen soldiers on the borders of Jinzhou and Bingzhou, and all the passages between the two states are heavily guarded.

At present, we have 30 Jinzhou Army here, and 30 reinforcements from Yan, Jian, and Liang.A total of 60 troops also lined up to confront the Nanyang Army.

It's peaceful now, except for occasional skirmishes.At present, the small-scale battles are concentrated in Jinhe County.This county is the most important pass between Jinzhou and Nanyang.

Therefore, the two sides have the most Chen Bingyue, and there are constant frictions.Small battles continued. "

Li Chenghua nodded slightly, "Master Chen, do you have a detailed map of the sidelines for me to have a look at?"

"Naturally." Chen Tuo directly asked his subordinates to send over a detailed map.

While looking at the map carefully, Li Chenghua exchanged various details with Chen Tuo.

After ten years of fighting in the northern border, Li Chenghua, the chief guard of the Modao Army, had Chen Tuo's absolute approval of his military professionalism in a short while.

The latter was even very surprised by Li Chenghua's keen vision and sense of smell in war.He had only heard of Li Chenghua before, and knew that he had been in the north.

Before, Chen Tuo, like most people, thought that the prince was most likely to go to the northern border to be gilded, but he didn't expect that he was really outstanding now.

"Master Chen, how many soldiers and horses are stationed in Feiyun City here?" Li Chenghua asked directly pointing to a small city in the southwest of Jinhe County.

"Your Highness has good eyesight. There are [-] Jinzhou soldiers stationed here." Chen Tuo looked at Li Chenghua in surprise again, and was shocked by the sharp eyes of the other party again. Condition?"

Li Chenghua shook his head, "Not at all. Feiyun City is located in a fortress, connecting several surrounding counties and counties. The most important thing is this Wujiang River. From the map, the core basin of this Wujiang River is in Feiyun City. Thirty miles to the right."

"Your Highness has good eyesight." Chen Tuo praised, "This Wujiang River is very important to Jinzhou, especially to the sidelines, so heavy troops have been sent to guard Feiyun City.

Now I am curious how His Highness judged the importance of this Wujiang?There are many waters and rivers in Jinzhou, and this Wujiang River is just one of them that is not so conspicuous. "

Li Chenghua smiled lightly, but didn't choose to speak out.Some things don't need to be said thoroughly in some situations.He, Li Chenghua, came to fight the Nanyang Army this time, not to make Chen Tuo afraid.

It's good for each other to leave three points blank.

"I just guessed casually. I like to guess. I didn't expect that I would guess." Li Chenghua smiled lightly, dismissed the question, and continued to ask.

"Master Chen, I want to bring [-] Longyou troops to station in Feiyun City, is that okay?"

Chen Tuo was not surprised that Li Chenghua would ask this question, but he agreed boldly, "Since Your Highness wants to go to Feiyun City, then go to Feiyun City, and I will withdraw the [-] defenders of Feiyun City tomorrow. The Mo Dao Army went in to fill the gap."

"So, I would like to thank Mr. Chen for your success." Li Chenghua laughed again, then got up and said, "It's getting late, so I won't disturb Mr. Chen's rest, I'll go back first."

"Your Highness, go slowly." Chen Tuo stood up to see him off.

Watching the long back of Li Chenghua leaving, Chen Tuo half-closed his eyes, and then sat down again with that burly body, picked up the cool tea on the table and drank it.

After a while, a man with the appearance of a housekeeper walked into the gazebo, holding a letter in his hand, and said respectfully, "Master, your letter,"

Chen Tuo took the letter, opened it, and flipped through it, his eyes flickering. He read it several times before putting down the letter paper.Then he picked up a piece of paper by the table and wrote a reply immediately.

Finally, he asked the housekeeper to take the letter away, and he stood up and looked out of the pavilion, thinking quietly.

In the next two days, Luyang City did not undergo any major changes due to the arrival of Yu Gan and the others. The only slight difference was that officials of all sizes in Luyang County knew that the so-called imperial envoy had arrived in Tai'an City. .

Yu Gan has not been idle for the past two days, and together with Gongsun Yan and the accompanying imperial officials, accompanied by Ma Yonghe, he roughly walked through the scene.

I have a thorough understanding of the people's livelihood issues and formal issues in Jinzhou in recent years.

Of course, these things are what Ma Yonghe presents, and Yu Gan depends on what he sees.No question whatsoever.Everyone is a scene person, so naturally they all know that it is enough to just go through the scene and have an explanation.

Yu Gan would not be so stupid as to actually go online on the territory of Jinzhou. This is something that Li Xun can't do, why should he do it?

Therefore, the two of them got along very happily with the magistrate, and they were extremely harmonious.

In the early morning of this day, Chen Tuo left first, and he was needed to sit there on the sideline.It is already a great deal of face to be able to receive Li Chenghua these few days.

As soon as Chen Tuo left, Li Chenghua also decided to take the Longyou Army to Feiyun City.

"Minister, leave the rest to the accompanying officials. We still have to go to Feiyun City with His Royal Highness the King of Chu."

Yu Gan and Gongsun Yan sorted out the information about Jinzhou that they had obtained in the past two days.

The follow-up cleaning and meticulous work can be left to other members of the imperial mission, and they still have to follow Li Chenghua.

Overtly and secretly, the two big monks are also responsible for protecting Li Chenghua's safety.At least let people get to Feiyun City safely, and we'll talk about the rest later.

"Yeah, but, you'd better stay in Luyang City first, and I'll accompany His Royal Highness the King of Chu first." Gongsun Yan looked up at Yu Gan and said, "You can play with the princess for two more days, and it's time for her to go back. After all, the situation here is not strictly safe.”

"No need for that, Wen'an is still very safe in Luyang City. Even if Chen Tuo doesn't care about Tai'an's thoughts, it is absolutely impossible for her to take any risks in the city. So, let's go together Let’s go to Feiyun City, there’s someone to take care of you.” Yu Gan explained,

Gongsun Yan shook her head forcefully, "No, the princess is a daughter of gold, so don't be careless. I suggest that the princess leave Jinzhou as soon as possible.

In the past two days, I have played what should be played, this is not a place to stay for a long time.Or, you can go back to Tai'an with the princess first. "

Seeing Gongsun Yan's cautious look, Yu Gan could understand.It's not easy for him to refute, because he can't say anything about Li Nianxiang's absolute safety here.

Not to mention her own strength, it is impossible for Li Nianxiang to be harmed by the hidden strength of the Wu clan here.

There is no way to explain this to Gongsun Yan. Yu Gan, who knows Gongsun Yan's nature well, can only nod his head and say, "Minister Xing, then you and His Highness King Chu will go to Feiyun City after I settle down in Wen'an."

"Yes." Gongsun Yan nodded.To be honest, it was also the first time for her to be such an imperial envoy.At the moment, there is only one evaluation in my mind, fake and boring.

But there is no way, the current situation in Daqi is like this, and the states and counties in various places are doing their own things.

The states in the southern region are pretty good. Each state pastor is basically very capable, and the state's governance is good.Like those southeastern regions and the barbaric western regions, they are simply independent on the basis of counties.

That is to say, after Gongsun Yan actually came to Jinzhou, she could understand and feel this.The seemingly magnificent city of Tai'an and Daqi are actually on the verge of disintegration.

She even wondered now, if Nanyang really declared war with Daqi, would the whole country become independent immediately?

"You and the princess are here, you should be more cautious. I still suggest that you escort Princess Wen'an back to Tai'an City first." Gongsun Yan continued to instruct.

Yu Gan asked, "Did the minister find something wrong?"