But now, when Xia Shang thought that Li Yong might use the Book of Heaven to train the master, the one million military expenses became extremely critical.
If training an army of 50,000 people will attract attention, then training a grandmaster army of 500 people can completely hide in the trend of Dahua.
Thinking of this, Xia Shang couldn't help but shivered and quickly shook his head.
Everything is just conjecture, things should not reach such an extreme situation.
Moreover, what is more important now is to solve the immediate matter.
Why did Li Yong and the princess suddenly disappear?
This problem has always troubled Xia Shang, but he did not expect to get the result in just a quarter of an hour.
Li Yong and the princess did not disappear, but they never appeared in Yangzhou at all.
The Li Yong and Nangong Chuxin whom we met earlier were basically two people pretending to be one.
The two pretenders realized that something was wrong outside, so they dressed up as maids and servants, hoping to continue to fool around.
But this time they were not so lucky. They were quickly caught by the prince's people who were responsible for the investigation, and they briefly demonstrated the art of disguise in front of Xia Shang.
By this time, they had already explained.
The martial arts conference was just a cover, and it was just an obstacle set up for Xia Shang. The purpose was just to stop Xia Shang from appearing at Shuiyue Villa for the first time.
Moreover, he can also lure a group of disciples from Shuiyue Villa out. If he is lucky, he can catch them all and they can be used as hostages in the future.
It doesn't matter if you don't catch the disciples of Shuiyue Villa, as long as you can delay them for some time, it's enough.
Both King Yong and the Princess are fake, and that Xia Shang Dynasty is even more fake.
What's even more outrageous is that the next day is the martial arts conference, and the person to play Xia Shang has not been finalized. They had planned to find someone to play Xia Shang when the martial arts conference comes again. As long as they can get through tomorrow, their task will be completed.
What does it mean to be clever but be misled by cleverness?
Xia Shang didn't expect that his curiosity would be taken advantage of.
After getting the result, it turned out to be such a clumsy drama.
"This is impossible! There are rumors in the world that the Heroes Conference has been prepared for several months!"
"It is easy to spread some rumors in the world. Xia
Sir, we are just following orders, please show your respect..."
Meeting Shangguan Chan was originally a good thing, but Xia Shang's mood was completely ruined because of these things.
Xia Shang didn't say anything. He was guarding an empty Prince Yong's palace, feeling a little depressed.
"Sir, should we hurry up now?" Chunjiao asked in a low voice.
Xia Shang was silent for a while and said to everyone: "In half an hour, we will set off for Shuiyue Villa."
…
Half an hour is a bit long.
Li Yong's team has already included Xia Shang, so it stands to reason that the group should set off immediately.
This half hour was left by Xia Shang to Shangguan Chan.
Shangguan Chan took the antidote and her complexion improved a lot, but it will take some time for her to fully recover.
The situation of the disciples at Shuiyue Villa is the same. It is obviously impossible to wait for this group of people to recover.
Yueru was originally very anxious, but she felt relieved when she heard that Xia Shang and his party were going to Shuiyue Villa immediately.
This peace of mind does not come from the nearly ten masters who followed Xia Shang, but from Xia Shang.
As long as it's Xia Shang who is doing the work, nothing can go wrong.
"I'm going to Shuiyue Villa soon." Xia Shang guarded Shangguan Chan who was still sitting cross-legged in meditation and said calmly.
Shangguan Chan opened his eyes and did not stop adjusting his breath: "I know."
"Why are you here alone?"
"The martial arts conference is a rare opportunity for my brother. They also want to rebuild the Red Flower Club."
Xia Shang frowned slightly: "Then how do you..."
"I knew from the beginning that you would not go against the imperial court. So I knew this was a scam. At first, I thought the imperial court was using you to call people in the martial arts community to gather together, and then catch them all. But regardless of me
No matter what you say, my brother won't listen. I have no choice but to come to Yangzhou first, hoping to find you and ask for clarification. But I never thought that Xia Shang was really a fake. I never thought that you would
Show up here."
"Now that I've seen it, I can't let you go. After so many years and I've given you so much time, you should calm down."
After saying this, Shangguanchan stopped teasing, sat on the edge of the bed, frowning, and stared at Xia Shang.
Just about to say something, Xia Shang
Suddenly he grabbed Shangguanchan's little hand and squeezed it gently: "I promised my family that after this trip to Shuiyue Villa is over, I will return to Yangzhou with peace of mind and live an ordinary life. I miss you.
You should also get tired of the world and come home with me. If you are willing to stay, I am willing to help your brother secretly and let your brother reorganize the Red Flower Club."
"Is this a deal?"
“This is a compromise!”
few……"
"I……"
"This time, I am not negotiating with you. If you are still unwilling, I will ask Chunjiao to stay and keep an eye on you. I believe you are not Chunjiao's opponent yet. As long as she does not let you leave Yangzhou, you will definitely not be able to leave."
open."
Shangguan Chan raised his eyebrows: "No one can trap me!"
"I think so. If I wasn't completely helpless, I wouldn't want to do this to you. Moreover, you have to understand that going to Shuiyue Villa this time is no small matter. Fairy Shuiyue of Shuiyue Villa is recognized as the number one master in the world today, and her strength is only
Second to the number one in the world at that time. Li Yong knew that his opponent was so powerful, but he still went to Shuiyue Villa in person, which shows that the opponent was fully confident. I think he also had the Heavenly Book in his hand, and he used the Heavenly Book to train a group of terrifying numbers
The Grandmaster! Just as I gave you...
This time I went to Shuiyue Villa to escape death. If you let me disperse a powerful combat force to keep an eye on you, my confidence in this trip would be even lower. If you want your man to be more dangerous, then you can continue to be willful.
Come on. The choice has been given to you, it’s up to you.”
"You...are you kidding? Is this trip to Shuiyue Villa really so dangerous?"
"This time, just listen to me and stay in Yangzhou City to wait for me and make me feel at ease. How about that?"
Shangguanchan didn't answer, but Chunjiao's voice came from outside: "Sir, we can't wait any longer, let's go quickly."
Half an hour had passed, Xia Shang cheered up, stood up and prepared to leave.
Shangguanchan suddenly grabbed Xia Shang's hand: "I... I promise you, I will wait for you in Yangzhou! If you... you come back alive and can't see your people, I... I will wait in this city.
Your whole life."
"Don't worry, you will spend your whole life accompanying me, not waiting for others."