In the county town, in a quiet courtyard, 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: "The Crown Prince, 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 came back."
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 the situation cannot be settled."
Ji Chengye couldn't help but smile, and looked to his side, "The only one who hasn't given up is Senior Brother Zhong. This Senior Brother is really determined and perseverant. However, given the size of the county and the city, in a situation 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 fell unconscious to the ground.
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, King Lu's line can go one step further and become an indispensable pillar in the court. And as a ghost cultivator, whose energy is hindered by living beings, King Lu is still
He had to abdicate and be succeeded by Ji Chengye.
By then, Ji Chengye will not only gain a fourth-grade backer, but also ascend to the throne. It can be said to be a win-win situation.
But if promotion fails...
Everything is settled and there is no need to mention it further.
Ji Chengye put away his smile and gently waved his hand to ask 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 house, 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 froze and sank into the ground amid 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 spreads 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 there are occasional sounds of birds chirping.
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 appear 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 recede 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 statement, 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 hole.
Last time, Jiang Li discovered that he had already stepped into the pit.
This time, we stepped into a big pit again.
After two false starts, 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 board 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 with 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 switching 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 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 have escaped from Cui Fujun's protection, so he was 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.
When Gongsun Qingyue saw that Jiang Li was the only one left here, 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 Tao Fruit of Uniqueness is the only one in the world, and its promotion ceremony is also different from the other Tao Fruits of the Cavalry General."
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 Karmic 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 eighteen, and lead troops to attack for more than a thousand miles in a war, defeat all enemy forces, and finally be worshiped somewhere. The longer the distance of the attack, 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 age, he has just turned eighteen this year."
Good guy, I want both father and son to be promoted.
Very greedy.
However, Jiang Li also had to admit that the two father and son were capable of finding opportunities. King Lu would not say that 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's 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 Dao Fruit. Even in the case of cheating, Ji Chengye can obtain great Dao Fruit benefits.
If he succeeds in this, he will not only have a fourth-grade backer, but he will also be able to leap 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 my brother being exterminated by my senior sister when I say this.
"No need to avoid me."
Gongsun Qingyue showed his face and said with a smile: "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 to achieve promotion? King Yama has more than one Dao Fruit."
"With this example, people will definitely follow it 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. If you deserve punishment, you should be punished. Otherwise, if things go on like this, it will only produce more bitter fruits. This trend must not last long!"
However, when she saw Jiang Li, Gongsun Qingyue's expression softened slightly.
[If Jiang Li didn't trust her, he wouldn't have made a mistake in front of her. He would have made a mistake, which represents 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 and get poked.