Qi Ying definitely didn't believe it, but the other party was so confident that he couldn't say anything more.
Soon, Zhilong left Tangquan Mountain and rushed towards Chi Chongzong.
Qi Ying continued to work on the defenses of Tangquan Mountain.
However, what puzzled Qi Ying was why the reinforcements from the Xihong Plain could not arrive for so long?
Logically speaking, the rebels surrounded this place, preventing their own people from rushing out to send messages, and cutting off contact with the outside world. The strongholds outside should be suspicious, especially at this juncture.
The West Red Plain is so close to here, there is no way they haven't received the news yet.
"Could it be that...something happened in Xihong Plain?"
A bold idea came to Qi Ying's mind.
But as soon as this thought appeared, Qi Ying couldn't help but shook his head.
This is so ridiculous!
Xihong Plain is the second-ranked super stronghold among the top ten strongholds. Let’s not talk about the defensive strength of Xihong Plain. Just talk about its commander-in-chief Changluo He, who is a terrifying existence that even he himself is not strong enough to deal with.
Even if the opponent is really Bai Ye, Changluohe can deal with it and drag it until reinforcements arrive.
"Is it groundless to worry? Just take care of yourself!"
Qi Ying shook his head and thought.
At this time, a deputy general walked in quickly.
"Commander, there are people coming from Xihong Plain!" the deputy general said solemnly.
Qi Ying immediately asked in a low voice: "What's going on?"
"Commander Changluohe of the Western Red Plain distributed orders to people in dozens of strongholds, requiring people from all strongholds to gather in the Western Red Plain at noon tomorrow to discuss matters related to dealing with the rebels." The deputy general said seriously.
"Yeah?"
Qi Ying frowned and began to think.
After a moment, he tilted his head and asked: "Which of the top ten strongholds have you invited?"
"The top five strongholds were not invited, and the bottom five strongholds were informed. In addition, there are dozens of surrounding strongholds, large and small!"
"Really? Why did Commander Na Chang invite us but not the leaders of the top five strongholds?" Qi Ying secretly snorted.
"It is said that Commander Chang cannot invite you, and the locations of these five strongholds are too scattered, making it inconvenient to come and go!"
"Really...but...I always feel like something is wrong..." Qi Ying said hoarsely.
"Sir, what could be wrong with this? This rebel group is getting more and more rampant now. They even dare to touch our Tangquan Mountain. Commander Chang invited us to discuss countering the rebellion. Isn't this normal?
?" the deputy general said.
"It seems normal, but I still feel something is wrong. What exactly is wrong...I can't figure it out..." Qi Ying sighed.
"Then my lord, do you mean...to refuse to participate in this meeting?" the deputy general asked cautiously.
"I have this idea."
"Sir, think twice. If you offend Lord Changluohe, then... then..." The deputy general looked ugly and hesitated to speak.
Qi Ying naturally knew his concerns.
Changluohe personally extended the invitation, and if he didn't go, he would be disrespectful.
The top five strongholds are all strong, their leaders are powerful, and they are not afraid of Changluo River, but they are different, they still have to look at each other's face.
After thinking for a moment, he suddenly said: "Yi Hen! Go, you go for a run!"
"Commander, please give me your instructions!" the deputy general said hurriedly.
"Go and take a look at those rebel strongholds for me immediately!"
"Sir, what do you want me to see??"
"Go and see if the supplies at those strongholds are still there!"
"Looking at supplies?"
The lieutenant was stunned for a moment, very puzzled.
"Go quickly and report to me immediately after checking!"
"As you command!"
"Wait a minute!" Qi Ying seemed to have thought of something again and shouted again hurriedly.
The lieutenant was startled and looked at him.
"After you check those strongholds, go to Xihong Plain again! Listen, don't talk to the people in Xihong Plain. Check in secret. Let me check if there are any other actions in Xihong Plain today!!
"
"As you command!"
The lieutenant clasped his fists and left in a hurry.
Qi Ying sat on the top of the mountain anxiously, looking into the distance.
He no longer cared about the progress of the surrounding fortifications.
Because, a bad premonition gradually came to his mind...
Qi Ying believed in his premonitions. His premonitions had saved him several times before...
I don’t know how long it took.
A figure appeared on the horizon.
But it was not that of the deputy general, but the figure of Zhilong who had left earlier.
"Lord Zhilong!" Qi Ying immediately stood up and greeted him.
But he saw that Zhilong's expression was very unnatural.
"I've met Lord Qi Ying!" Zhilong bowed slightly.
"Lord Zhilong, what did you find?" Qi Ying asked immediately.
"There are still many rebels left in Chi Chongzong!"
"They are really nesting there?" Qi Ying frowned.
"No, those are just some of the rebels, and they are all old, weak, sick and disabled! I believe that they are definitely not the main force of the rebels! The real main force of the rebels is missing now!" Zhilong shouted.
As soon as he said this, Qi Ying's expression suddenly changed.
"Is...is it really as I expected??" Qi Ying looked particularly ugly and muttered to himself.
"Prediction? Master Qi Ying, what do you mean by this?" Zhilong asked in confusion.
Just as Qi Ying was about to say something, he saw another figure flying in the distance, it was the deputy general who was sent earlier.
"Commander!" the deputy general shouted loudly.
Qi Ying immediately stepped forward.
"Meet the Commander-in-Chief!"
"What's the situation? Tell me quickly!" Qi Ying shouted urgently.
"Reporting to the commander-in-chief, all the supplies from each stronghold have been taken away. In addition, the subordinates also went to the Xihong Plain. After some investigation, they found that in the Xihong Plain this morning, the commander-in-chief of the stronghold commanded the Changluo River.
He personally led an elite team to come to our Tangquan Mountain to aid us. However, when the team was about to arrive, they withdrew again. It was said that Commander Chang turned back on his own after learning that the crisis in our Tangquan Mountain had been resolved!" said the deputy general.
When Qi Ying heard this, his face suddenly turned pale, his whole body was shaky and he almost fell to the ground.
"Commander! What's wrong with you, Commander!"
The deputy general quickly supported Qi Ying.
"Lord Qi Ying, are you okay?" Zhilong also said with a frown.
"Lord Zhilong, you have fallen into a trap... We have all fallen into a trap..." Qi Ying slapped his thigh repeatedly and said urgently.
"Fell into a trap? Master Qi Ying! Please tell me in detail!" Zhilong asked hurriedly.
"Those rebels are attacking our Tangquan Mountain, but they are actually trying to lure the snake out of its cave! They are trying to lure the tiger away from the mountain! Their real goal is not our Tangquan Mountain, but the Xihong Plain!!!" Qi Ying said anxiously.
"The Xihong Plain was attacked?" Zhilong asked blankly.
"I have never heard of it. Moreover, when my subordinates went to the Xihong Plain, everything was fine and there was no sign of being attacked." The deputy general said blankly.
"The one who was attacked was not the Xihong Plain! It was the commander of Changluohe! It was the elite troops he led!!" Qi Ying said anxiously.
"What?"
Zhilong's expression changed instantly.
The people around him couldn't help but turn pale.
"How... is this possible? Sir! Commander Changluohe is a supremely powerful man. How could those rebels... be able to deal with him? This is impossible..." the deputy general said in disbelief.
"Lord Qi Ying, this matter is unusual. Please don't lie. The Western Red Plain is the location of important strategic materials of our Dark Dynasty. If it is lost, your and my head will have to be moved!" Zhilong lowered his voice.
He said with a hoarse voice.
"I also hope that my guess is false! But everything is too suspicious! Let's talk about that 'Liao Chang'. He came single-handedly to destroy the barrier of my Tangquan Mountain, and then left without continuing.
Attack, wait for the next morning, and lead the army to attack suddenly! But the fight didn't last long, and he led the people to leave in a hurry! This is not like they want to take my Tangquan Mountain! This is more like spreading bait to fish... Then Liao
Chang' is so weird! He can even destroy the barrier set up by the Commander-in-Chief, which shows how terrifying his methods are. I'm worried...that 'Liao Chang' is Bai Ye!"
"Furthermore, it is impossible for Commander Chang not to know about the rebels. He must always be paying attention to Tangquan Mountain, which is closest to Chi Chongzong. If we are attacked, he will definitely take action. But why is it that when his team is halfway there, he
Suddenly turning back??”
"Perhaps he knew that the rebels were withdrawing and was worried about something happening in the Xihong Plain, so he turned back in a hurry." Zhilong said solemnly.
"If that's the case, why don't you send someone to inform us?" Qi Ying asked.
Zhilong was silent.
"Moreover... all the supplies in the strongholds have disappeared, and Chi Chongzong only left the old, weak, sick and disabled... Why is this? This is creating an illusion, pretending that the rebels have fled, but in my opinion, the more obvious it is
The signs become more suspicious! Where are this group of rebels now? No one knows, but I believe that this group of rebels may have sneaked into the Western Red Plain!" Qi Ying said hoarsely.
As soon as these words were spoken, Zhilong's heart beat a few beats...
"Lord Qi Ying, what do you mean?" Zhilong asked deeply.
"Please also ask Lord Zhilong to inform the dynasty immediately and ask the dynasty to send strong men to quickly investigate the Xihong Plain and find out the rebel spies! Kill all the rebels!" Qi Ying said solemnly, cupping his fists.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he said this, Zhilong shook his head and laughed.
"Lord Qi Ying, it's not like you don't know the current situation. The dynasty is currently short of people. Who can come to Chaxihong Plain at this time? What's more, if this is a misunderstanding, it is not to ruin Changluo's anger.
"I believe that in this kind of thing, I'd rather believe it or not! But if you believe it, it's better not to alarm the Dynasty. If it turns out to be an own mistake, then you and I will be embarrassed!
"
"Why does Qi Ying care about face?"
"This is still inappropriate." Zhilong shook his head and still refused.
Qi Ying was stunned for a moment before he realized that he didn't care about face, but that might not be enough for others...
"I'll go check it out with you." Zhilong thought for a moment: "The dynasty sent me here just to investigate Bai Ye and the rebels. Once I'm sure, it won't be too late to report it to the dynasty!"