West of Donglin Cloud Continent, roughly 700 miles away from Rainbow City. In the depths of the cloud ocean, many giant cloud whales were rolling about and playing. Their bodies were all huge, the smallest one was a thousand feet long.
Pretty much every turn, every movement would cause the cloud mist to rumble and the air to shake.
Not far away from these cloud whales, there was an extremely majestic giant ship that was several times bigger than the body of the cloud whale.
This cloud ship was 5 thousand feet long. It was 300 feet tall, a full 30 floors. At the windows on the left and right were many exquisite ballista cannons. On the bowstrings were many giant arrows that were ready to be fired at any moment.
At this moment, within a hall of the seven-tooth giant ship, a silver-haired middle-aged man suddenly smacked the table at the side. It caused the table made of expensive red sandalwood to instantly shatter into dust!
Rage flashed in his eyes, his expression dark and cold as he stared at a half-kneeling red-robed person in front of him, "Say what you said just now one more time!"
At this moment, if Zong Shou was here, he would be able to recognize that this person was Lin Ji whom he had met a day ago.
As for the people in the palace hall, they all possessed extraordinary statuses. At the top was the West Ocean Taoyun City City lord Yue Guanyun. Sitting on the left and right of this person was Yunxia Mountain's Demon King Feng Nu and Blazing Flame Mountain's Demon King Xiong Ba.
Although they sat at the sides, they were slanted towards the top, similarly sitting high on the throne. The faces of the two of them were also cold and serious.
The entire hall was filled with a suppressive aura.
"… 3 days ago, I followed Renbo to meet the Gantian Mountain City lord. Just as I was about to order Gantian Mountain to give up half a province of land. That Zong Shou suddenly acted up and ordered people to strip off our clothes and throw us out of Rainbow City. I tried my best to resist but was captured by Zong Yuan. After being humiliated in front of everyone, I was hung outside the city. If it wasn't for the people receiving me saving me, I wouldn't have been able to return. "
Lin Ji's face was green and red, filled with wounds. His expression was one of shame and anger. He gritted his teeth and spoke as if he wanted to skin Zong Shou alive. However, in front of Yue Guanyun and the other 2 monster kings, he didn't dare to add any details. However, his words were filled with the intent to sow discord.
"These filthy and shameful things shouldn't be said. They're dirtying the ears of the king. However, at that time, I was the envoy of Taoyun City. I was the face of Taoyun City. However, they were humiliated by Gantian Mountain people. Those people don't even place our Taoyun City in their eyes! "
Yue Guanyun's expression was indeed dark and uncertain. The fury in his eyes almost seeped out. In the end, he clenched his teeth and laughed coldly, "Zong Shou, you've got guts! I gave you face, but you didn't want it. His personality was the same as that damn father of his, unmoved by force or persuasion. Unfortunately, this kid didn't have half of Zong Weiran's ability. Why don't you think about whether you have the right to be arrogant? "
Looking at the haggard looking Lin Ji, Yue Guanyun was first furious, but then his expression calmed down, "Useless thing! Scram out and find a spirit master to heal you. "
Lin Ji was instantly delighted, but he didn't dare to show it on his face. He bowed once more and hurried out of the door.
Yue Guanyun took in a deep breath and calmed himself down. He turned around and asked the 2 people who were silently watching, "Brother Feng! Brother Xiong! What do the 2 of you think? "
That Feng Nu was around 40, his body was tall and lean, similar to Feng Yu. When he heard that, his eyelids rose up and he scoffed coldly, "My son died in the hands of purple lightning spear Zong Yuan. Unless Gantian Mountain is willing to hand over Zong Yuan and let me slice him into pieces. If not, my Yunxia Mountain will fight to the death with them! "
Xiong Ba also smiled, "To ask someone to hand over half a province of land with just empty words, even we wouldn't agree to that. No wonder they aren't willing. Coincidentally, Zong Yuan used 3 thousand cavalry to crush the 400 thousand alliance army of Blazing Flame Mountain and Brother Feng at Ruohai Straits. That Zong Shou wouldn't agree. This time Brother Yue is asking for humiliation. "
Yue Guanyun wasn't annoyed, slightly nodding his head, "I was wrong this time! I wanted to use peaceful means before using force, but who knew that Zong Shou would be so rude. It seems like only by suppressing the arrogance of this Zong Shou and Gantian Mountain City can we talk about other things … "
"That's the theory!"
Xiong Ba's brows rose up in rage, laughing out loud, filled with arrogance, "Based on what I know, there aren't many beast crystals in the treasury of Gantian Mountain. As long as we make them return empty-handed, we can dry up their treasury. Even if that Zong Shou earned a huge sum last time, taking out beast crystals and mind stones to support Gantian Mountain and calm down the anger of the masses. But it can't stop the subordinate cities from being disloyal and disloyal! Zong Weiran's 10 years of hard work can collapse in a night! "
As he said that, Xiong Ba's tone changed. Although he still had a smile on his face, his eyes were filled with coldness that couldn't be melted, "However, the 2 of you shouldn't underestimate this kid. He might not be able to cultivate. Looking at his ability to defend against strong enemies and remove evil from within, he is a really smart person. You and I both know what kind of person Zong Shi is. Ling Fakong has fought with you and me several times. Although he lost more than he won, he is a top person in Donglin Cloud Continent. Zong Ming, Zong Hao, and Zong Shiyuan aren't people that normal people can compare to. However, they were either killed or captured by Zong Shou in a night, all of them were wiped out. Even Sky Fox Zong Bo Zong Zheng was forced to live in seclusion. That person's ability is really amazing … "
Feng Nu and Yue Guanyun in the hall were silent and solemn.
Although they didn't speak, it was obvious that they agreed with Xiong Ba's words.
Feng Nu nodded slightly, "That day there were too many rumors about what happened in Gantian Mountain City and it was hard to differentiate whether it was real or fake. The eyes and ears of our three cities in Gantian Mountain were all wiped out. That is amazing. Moreover, the numerous decrees after he succeeded were all great strategies. If he persevered, he would be able to greatly increase Gantian Mountain's power. This kid might really be like the rumors, unable to cultivate. However, if we give him a year or two, he might be able to truly control Gantian Mountain and make all the people in Gantian Mountain bow their heads and be willing to serve him. However, because we know his ability, the 3 of us decided to work together … "
His tone changed as he said respectfully, "No matter how smart that Zong Shou is, his ability under the cloud ocean can't be compared to brother Yue. This time I see that Gantian Mountain can at most gather 500 cloud ships along with Xuan Mountain City. It won't exceed a thousand. With the 3 of us working together, just the number of ships we have is 3 times that of Gantian Mountain. With brother Yue leading, we will be able to cause Gantian Mountain to fail and return empty-handed. "
When Yue Guanyun heard that, he laughed arrogantly and wasn't humble at all. His eyes shone slightly, "I have an idea. Since this Zong Shou doesn't know what's good for him. Why don't we send envoys to ask those lackey subordinate cities of Gantian Mountain whether or not they will come to our 3 cities hunting together! Are they going to follow Gantian Mountain and eat until they run out of resources or come with us to hunt beasts? "
Xiong Ba and Feng Nu couldn't help but exchange glances with one another, their eyes filled with smiles. What Yue Guanyun said was exactly what the 2 of them wanted.
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At the same time, within Rainbow City 700 miles away. Zong Shou, who was seen as a strong enemy by Yue Guanyun and Xiong Ba, had already infuriated Renbo to the point of going crazy.
That day after breaking through to the 3rd meridian of the earth chakra, the first thing Zong Shou did was to spend large amounts of gold and silver beast crystals to buy numerous expensive items. He hired a few merchants in Rainbow City. He decorated his own sleeping palace to be extremely luxurious. He also invited a few spirit masters who were good at laying out formations to make a heating formation for this small palace, causing it to be like spring all year round. He used a total of 700 to 800 grade 4 beast crystals.
In the end, he even moved a fake mountain onto this giant toothless ship to make a small garden. However, as there wasn't enough time and it was hard to move it, he stopped.
It made Renbo's heart hurt so much that his face turned ashen white. With this amount of money, it was enough for Gantian Mountain to recruit close to a hundred xiantian masters. However, Zong Shou squandered it like that.
No matter how he tried to persuade, Zong Shou treated it as wind in his ears, not bothering at all. If it wasn't for him remembering his relationship with Zong Shou in the past and also having some hope for Zong Shou, he would have left right away.
Apart from preparing daily necessities for these hundreds of cloud ships, he thought about it. He was thinking about it every day to lead Zong Shou onto the right path.
Even Chu Xue couldn't take it, feeling really worried every day. However, she was used to following Zong Shou's orders. She wanted to persuade him but she didn't know how to.
Ruoshui didn't mind at all. She laid on the soft bed made from the Type 6 bear skin and slept lazily.
As for Xuan Yunlan who followed along, naturally she couldn't take it. Even with the identity of an outsider, she felt that Zong Shou was a little too extravagant.
"I heard that the wise rulers of the world are all thrifty and honest. Ruler, do you know that one grade 4 beast crystal can let 500 families not have to worry about food and clothing for 10 years? The money that ruler used to decorate the palace can feed a ten thousand army for a year? "
Chu Xue nodded her head vigorously, "That's right, that year ruler couldn't even bear to have a good meal, only eating 4 dishes per meal."
Whilst saying that, she also stared in front of Zong Shou. On a huge table, there were tens of dishes. They were all cooked by famous chefs, looking and smelling good, making her salivate.
Xuan Yunlan couldn't help but reveal a look of respect, thinking that Zong Weiran was a true ruler who started a country. No wonder he could start from scratch and build such a huge empire. Unfortunately, in the end, he lost to his strong martial path talents.
Zong Shou was speechless, taking his chopsticks and heavily knocking on Chu Xue's head, "If you don't know then don't talk nonsense! If I don't spend those beast crystals, should I just leave them in my bag and let them rot? Don't you know that the path of money is in circulation? If the rich people of Gantian Mountain don't be extravagant and spend a lot, how will the poor people survive? "
Xuan Yunlan was instantly stunned, looking at Zong Shou like she was looking at a weirdo. Coincidentally, Renbo also walked in. After hearing that, he was startled.
This was the first time he heard such words. Was Shang Qinjian wrong? (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to qidian.com to vote for me. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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