What could he do if he was stuck?
There were two ways to solve this. The first was to shout for help and wait for others to come to the rescue. The second was to wiggle and struggle like a snake …
Fang Zhengzhi did not have a choice. He chose to wait for death.
The reason was simple. If the first method worked, Xing Yuanguo and the others would not be standing there. They would be charging towards him like a shooting star.
As for the second method, Fang Zhengzhi wanted to use it. However, he could not do it.
Fang Zhengzhi paused before he could finish his sentence.
Canyang had no intention of answering Fang Zhengzhi either. He stood there quietly, almost like a statue.
"You were the one who saw through my plan to send the Demon soldiers into the Southern Region, am I right?" After answering Canyang's question, Yun Qingwu turned back to look at Fang Zhengzhi.
"Yes." Fang Zhengzhi did not deny it.
That was because he knew very well how Yun Qingwu obtained information. Since Yun Qingwu asked, it meant that she was 100% sure about it.
Furthermore, this was something to be proud of. Why would he deny it?
"The Great Xia and the Southern Region could form an alliance again because of what you said in the palace of the Sagely Mountain City, right?" Yun Qingwu nodded and continued to ask.
Fang Zhengzhi did not answer her directly.
He nodded his head casually because he didn't like the way Yun Qingwu asked and answered questions. He was waiting for Yun Qingwu to continue.
Yun Qingwu did not expect Fang Zhengzhi to answer. After seeing Fang Zhengzhi nod his head, she looked at Canyang, then at the Demon soldiers.
Her lips quivered as she muttered to herself, "It looks like you have the ability to turn the situation around. Even though you were just guessing when you saw through my plan."
"What do you mean guessing? I was just deducing! Don't you know how to think logically? "Fang Zhengzhi wanted to spit on Yun Qingwu's face, but he controlled himself.
"Logical thinking? I thought you would say that you are resourceful, far-sighted, and meticulous. "Yun Qingwu did not seem to be angry.
"If you insist on using these words on me, I'm actually not too against it." Fang Zhengzhi thought about it and said that he could accept it reluctantly.
"Haha... you are still as shameless as ever, even when you are about to die." Yun Qingwu smiled, her eyes filled with joy. It was almost as if she was talking about something joyous.
However...
Fang Zhengzhi did not understand why Yun Qingwu was happy.
However, Fang Zhengzhi was certain that if Yun Qingwu was happy, it meant that he still had a chance of survival.
Fang Zhengzhi coughed softly and decided to be a man who knew when to yield and when to stand tall. He decided to speak politely to Yun Qingwu and ask her to let him off.
However, before he could say anything, Yun Qingwu spoke again.
"Why don't you guess? Why did I let the 50,000 demons leave the Sagely Mountain City and attack the Iron Hill Settlement from the back?"
Yun Qingwu's question was asked casually, as though she was asking a question between friends. However, for some reason, Fang Zhengzhi saw confidence in her eyes.
A strong confidence.
A confidence that she was in control of everything.
This confused Fang Zhengzhi. Yun Qingwu's question was a simple one. After all, Fang Zhengzhi had already explained it in the palace of the Sagely Mountain City.
But because of that...
Fang Zhengzhi could not figure out why Yun Qingwu would ask such a question.
What was her motive?
"I know what you said to the King and Noblelite of the Southern Region in the throne room. You thought that I was in a rush to take down the Iron Hill Settlement, but I was afraid of losing too many soldiers. That was why I had no choice but to move the 50,000 demons out of the Sagely Mountain City, am I right?" Yun Qingwu continued.
Fang Zhengzhi's lips twitched. He wanted to say something, but he chose to remain silent.
After all, what Yun Qingwu said was exactly what he was thinking.
"Actually, the Iron Hill Settlement has always been under my control. General Tai had betrayed us a long time ago. Of course, even without General Tai, I have other ways. So, do you think there is a need for me to send the 50,000 Demon soldiers back to the Iron Hill Settlement?" Yun Qingwu asked.
Fang Zhengzhi's expression finally changed.
In fact, he had always known that Yun Qingwu was very smart. He had never underestimated her. On the contrary, he had always considered things from Yun Qingwu's perspective.
But...
When he heard Yun Qingwu's words, he suddenly understood. While he was thinking about Yun Qingwu's thoughts, Yun Qingwu was also thinking about his thoughts.
To put it simply, although he had gotten closer to the truth time and time again, he had never seen through Yun Qingwu's plan.
Not only did Fang Zhengzhi's expression change, Xing Yuanguo, Xing Qingsui, and even Nangong Hao's expressions changed. Of course, the ones who changed the most were Shan Ling, Princess Shan Yu, and the settlement chiefs.
"General Tai betrayed us?!"
"Even without General Tai, there are other ways?"
Shan Ling looked at the settlement chiefs. He finally understood why the back gate of the Iron Hill Settlement had fallen. He also understood why Yun Qingwu said there were other ways...
There were other ways!
But because he understood, it was even more desolate.
He was being whipped with his eyes wide open, but he was powerless to fight back.
"You are waiting for the Dragon Protection Squad and the Mountain Breaking Army?" Fang Zhengzhi did not know what Shan Ling and the rest were thinking. He just wanted to know what Yun Qingwu's motive was.
"The Dragon Protection Squad and the Mountain Breaking Army? You could say that, but that is only one of the reasons. "Yun Qingwu nodded.
"One of the reasons?"
"Mm, do you think that as long as you use the Iron Hill Settlement to delay the Demons and wait for the 300,000 soldiers of the Southern Region to join up with the 100,000 soldiers of the Great Xia, you will win?" Yun Qingwu asked.
"Isn't that so?" Fang Zhengzhi asked.
"This war was planned by me when I was 10 years old. Do you really think that you can win this war with just your guesses?" Yun Qingwu asked.
"You will only know if you will succeed after you do it." Fang Zhengzhi was confident in his own thinking. Under normal circumstances, he would not change his mind just because of what someone else said.
"Haha... actually, you are very smart. Sometimes, I even wonder who would win if we were on a fair playing field?" Yun Qingwu chuckled.
"Fair?" Fang Zhengzhi looked at Yun Qingwu and wanted to give her a bright smile. However, he felt that there was something in Yun Qingwu's words that he did not understand.
"The biggest difference between you and me is that I have intelligence while you … don't!" Yun Qingwu's tone changed when she said the last two words.
Fang Zhengzhi's expression changed when he heard the word 'intelligence'.
That was because Yun Qingwu was right.
As the saying went, know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never slack off. However, Fang Zhengzhi's mind was blank. He did not know what the Demons were planning, nor did he know what the Southern Region was planning. He did not even know what the Great Xia was planning.
Everything was based on his own conjecture.
If he could guess the entire plan just like that, it could only be said that the plan was too easy to guess.
"I sent 50,000 soldiers back from the Sagely Mountain City because I knew that Princess Shan Yu had listened to your suggestion and sent 80,000 soldiers to the Iron Hill Settlement. As such, the alliance between the Southern Region and the Great Xia is almost certain. The only difference is who will do it and when it will happen."
Yun Qingwu did not want to wait any longer. She paused for a while and said.
"Since I know that the Southern Region and Great Xia will definitely form an alliance again, I can naturally guess that the Southern Region and Great Xia will join forces. This way, the Sagely Mountain City will not be the best battlefield!"
"The Sagely Mountain City is a sacred place that the Southern Region has built over many generations. I do not know how many traps and secret passages there are. Furthermore, the Sagely Mountain City is too high up. If we are surrounded, we will have no food or water."
"However, the Iron Hill Settlement is different. The Nan Ling Settlement is already under our control. If we take over the Iron Hill Settlement, we will have a supply line from the Blood Shadow City to the Iron Hill Settlement!"
"If we advance, we will be able to attack the Sagely Mountain City. If we retreat, we will be able to return to the Blood Shadow City safely. Furthermore, if we control the Iron Hill Settlement, we will be able to control all the weapons in the Southern Region."
"So, do you still think that the Southern Region and the Great Xia will be a threat to the Demons?"
At this point, Yun Qingwu looked at Fang Zhengzhi seriously. Then, she looked at all the soldiers of the Southern Region, the Dragon Protection Squad and the Mountain Breaking Army of the Great Xia.
Xing Yuanguo and Xing Qingsui's expressions changed at the same time.
Shan Ling and Princess Shan Yu, as well as the settlement chiefs and the Southern Region soldiers, all of their expressions changed as well.
Even Nangong Hao's eyes flashed with a faint light.
They all knew that Yun Qingwu was speaking the truth. Once they took over the Iron Hill Settlement, they would not be able to hold out against the Demons.
Then...
It would be akin to stabbing a sword into the heart of the Southern Region. It would be too difficult for the 300,000 Southern Region soldiers and the 100,000 Great Xia soldiers to take over.
Most importantly, winter was approaching.
The Great Xia soldiers did not have any winter necessities. Furthermore, the Southern Region was extremely cold. Snow covered the mountains and ferocious beasts roamed the land.
Winter was when the ferocious beasts were at their most hungry.
At that time, if they did not rely on the powerful fortresses of the large tribes, it would be almost impossible to resist the tide of beasts with just the barracks alone.
Retreat.
This was the only choice.
However, once they retreated, the Iron Hill Settlement and Nan Ling Settlement might not even be part of the Southern Region for the next winter.
The other problem was...
Would the Sagely Mountain City still be part of the Southern Region?
Shan Ling, Princess Shan Yu, Xing Yuanguo, and the others felt a chill down their spines. All eyes were on Yun Qingwu, the beautiful lady in a white dress standing against a blue backdrop.
Meanwhile, Yun Qingwu was looking at Fang Zhengzhi quietly.
Fang Zhengzhi also felt a chill down his back. Not just his back, but his forehead too. It was rare for him to sweat.
However, Yun Qingwu's words made him feel as though he had fallen into an icehouse.
He had wanted to be a hero who descended from the sky to save the world. However, when he fell from the sky, it was as though he had entered the wrong dimension.
The plot had changed from a blockbuster about individual heroism to …
A tragic story of a prisoner.
Wasn't the change a little too fast? A skinny blind old man was actually a legendary hidden master? Can't we just play happily?
Fang Zhengzhi really wanted to squeeze out two drops of tears and end this bitter drama quickly.
But in reality, it wasn't of much use.
Most importantly...
The Iron Hill Settlement had fallen into the hands of the demons.
The battle was over!
"Actually, there is another important reason that I didn't mention just now," said Yun Qingwu as she looked at the silent Fang Zhengzhi.
"What reason?" Fang Zhengzhi didn't really want to ask Yun Qingwu this question. He wanted to run, but he couldn't even move, how could he run?
"I'm waiting for you!" Yun Qingwu's tone was solemn.
Fang Zhengzhi was taken aback by Yun Qingwu's words.
Waiting for me?
He was going to take revenge for his "blood feud"!
Karma indeed. Sometimes, it was not that revenge was not forthcoming, it was just that the time was not right.
Fang Zhengzhi was frustrated, but at the same time, he saw Yun Qingwu's hand move. After saying "I'm waiting for you!", Yun Qingwu actually raised her hand and gently took off her veil.
What was going on?
Fang Zhengzhi couldn't react as he stared at the alluring yet familiar expression on her face.
"This time, I took it off myself, right?" Yun Qingwu looked at Fang Zhengzhi and smiled. It was like a ray of sunlight shining on a holy lotus.
The wind blew gently.
It carried her white dress with it.
It was a beautiful scene.
This was the first time Fang Zhengzhi had seen Yun Qingwu smile so happily. It was a joy that came from the depths of her heart.
If this was in the past...
Fang Zhengzhi would not hesitate to take a few more glances. He might even recite a poem to express his appreciation for the beautiful scenery.
However, this time, he could not take a few more glances.
He did not know why Yun Qingwu was so happy.
However, the happiness he felt this time was obviously different from the happiness he had imagined.
"Oh yes, why don't you guess why I haven't killed you yet?" Yun Qingwu was different from her usual cold and arrogant self.
On her face, there was a smile as bright as the sun.
However...
Fang Zhengzhi felt a little cold.
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