The path of human conquest was full of disasters, and it was the best way to wear down one's luck.
If gods and cultivators participated, they would soar to the sky if they succeeded, but they would be doomed if they failed. Naturally, they had to be very careful.
Originally, the Wu family had allied with Marquis Ding, and their strength had multiplied. With two against one, they had the power to sweep through Dingzhou in the future. Ao Nu naturally couldn't help but want to get involved and benefit from the path of human destiny.
When the Wu family and Marquis Ding became hostile, they immediately had the thought of retreating.
However, all of this changed when Wu Ming came to the door to be a lobbyist.
After all, it was deeply aware of Wu Ming's methods. The current Chu Feng County Deputy Li Yu was supported by Wu Ming and funded by the Dragon Energy.
Since they had been funded by the Dragon Energy from the beginning, the Heavenly Dao borrowed and returned, they could use the Dragon Energy to exert influence.
Other people didn't understand the power of this influence, but as the Divine Path River Earl, it was very clear. Thus, it helped out.
As expected, the Southern Phoenix army pressed on and broke through two counties, and almost no one was a match.
Although they relied on the convenience of water transportation, it wasn't without the use of destiny.
Otherwise, even if it was a county, the city was much larger than the wooden stockade and Heavensguard Pavilion that Wu Ming saw in Fusang. If the people were united and used all the people to defend, even an army of tens of thousands would be able to resist for a few days. How could it be broken through in one blow?
"If that's the case, then many thanks!"
Wu Ming bowed again.
With the army under the city, the supply of food and resources in the rear was even more important, and they all had to rely on the water! Moreover, the movements of the surrounding counties, as well as the intelligence within the counties, could be quickly obtained by the Dragon Palace.
Even if he didn't mention it this time, the River Earl was in charge of the clouds and rain. In the future, when the two counties were unified, there would be many situations where they would have to trouble him, so they had to maintain a good relationship.
As for Ao Nu, firstly, he was old friends with Wu Ming. Secondly, he was a little afraid of Wu Ming's methods. Thirdly, he also wanted to borrow the destiny of human destiny to increase his foundation. Thus, they hit it off and chatted happily before parting.
"The situation is set. What's left is to take down Chu Feng County City in one fell swoop and establish destiny!"
At this time, Wu Ming returned to the army camp and looked at the scene of Chu Feng County City. He couldn't help but smile when he saw the black wolf and the red snake still fighting.
…
"Master, we've arrived at the mansion!"
The palanquin landed and Li Yu walked out. Looking at the deserted streets and the hurried soldiers, his expression changed, "What happened?"
A steward at the side said, "… The enemy is pressing in. Didn't the Prefectural Lieutenant order martial law in the city? These are the patrolling armors! "
"Oh … I got it …"
Li Yu nodded and then fell silent. This kind of uneasy atmosphere caused the people around them to shrink back.
"It's fine that you've placed the entire city under martial law, but now you've even sent your soldiers here. Are you trying to interfere with the defense of the governor's mansion?"
The butler pondered silently, thinking of the vague rumors from before, and his heart trembled even more.
"Let's go!"
Li Yu flicked his sleeves and entered the mansion. A few serving maids stepped forward to help him change his clothes. However, his wife didn't come out to welcome him. Feeling somewhat strange, he asked, "Where's Madam?"
The maids' hands trembled. "Madam is fine … it's just … it's just …"
"Just what?"
Li Yu's brows furrowed. The maids did not dare to hide anything from him. "I'm just disciplining my subordinates!"
"Oh? I'll go take a look! "
Li Yu felt a knot in his heart. He had a bad premonition and quickly walked to the back of the mansion. He saw the old steward and two servants carrying out a stretcher. The stretcher was covered with a white cloth. It was obviously a dead person.
"Master!"
The few of them wanted to leave quickly, but when they saw Li Yu, they had no choice but to greet him.
"Who is this?"
Li Yu frowned. "Speak!"
The old steward quivered. "It's Nianlu. Because she broke a mutton fat jade bottle in Madam's room, Madam ordered her to be beaten 40 times, and she died …"
"It's her!"
Li Yu took two steps back, and the image of a beautiful serving maid seemed to appear in front of him.
This was an old woman who had followed him for many years. A few days ago, she had been favored in the study room and was just about to tell Madam to promote her to a concubine. Who would have thought that she would die just like that?
Drip! Drip!
Looking at the blood dripping from the stretcher, Li Yu's face turned gloomy.
His wife was naturally Xing Ju's beloved daughter. She was still alright before entering the family, but as time passed, she became more and more unbearable and jealous!
Originally, there was a rule in a rich family. If a servant committed a crime, they would first be slapped, locked in a dark room, and starved. Only the servants would be whipped. However, the 40 strikes were carried out using military law! Even a strong man could not take it! It was a deliberate murder!
"Let's go!"
Thinking about the words he had revealed, Li Yu knew that he was the one who had harmed this servant. His face was as gloomy as water. He wanted to say 'a proper burial', but then he thought about how many people in the back of the mansion were Madam's men. Afraid that he would implicate Nianlu's family, he could only forcefully hold back.
Walking to the back of the mansion, a noblewoman dressed in pearls and ornaments came up to him. "Master, you're back! Do you want to have dinner? "
If it was any other time, Li Yu would have to brush her off. But now, he did not want to put up with her anymore. He immediately said, "I'm busy today, so there's no need for dinner. Also … I'll sleep in the study room tonight!"
He immediately turned around and left, ignoring the ugly expression on the noblewoman's face.
Bang!
Behind him, the sound of cups smashing could be heard.
…
"The army is at our borders, and the Li Family and the Xing Family are on the brink of destruction. A father and a daughter are still fighting for power …"
In the study room, Li Yu rubbed the space between his eyebrows. Thinking about how anxious everyone in the mansion was, he felt a little powerless.
At this time, he took out the coiled dragon jade pendant from his neck and placed it in his palm. Perhaps … I only had this little bit of luck with the help of a strange person. Now that the luck has passed, it's going to decline …
His heart instantly turned cold.
Just as he was lost in thought, another voice came from outside the door. "Master, Mister Zheng requests an audience!"
"Let him in!"
Li Yu pulled himself together and looked at the domestic consecrator. "Mister Zheng, what do you think of my current situation?"
"Please forgive me for my lack of talent and knowledge!"
Mister Zheng suddenly knelt down, but he shook his head in his heart. The dark atmosphere is at its peak. If I don't lose to Nan Feng, then I'll lose my power to the Xing Family. Neither of them will end well … It's a pity that I've already used the Luck Linking Spell, so I can't escape …
This tactful rejection instantly caused Li Yu to tremble. He knew that things were not going well. He said in a low voice, "If you speak frankly, I'll forgive you!"
Mister Zheng gritted his teeth. "Master, your luck was originally very precious, but now it's met with a calamity. It's difficult both internally and externally … It's just that the Li Family has been in power for two generations and has benefited the people. As long as you remain upright, you'll definitely have good fortune in the future!"
This was more of a consolation. However, after saying this, Mister Zheng's heart also became clear, as if he had seen more things. Eh? If the calamity starts quickly from the inside, it'll be certain death. The only chance of survival lies on the outside? Could it be …
Of course, he was only a geomancer and did not usually see much of it. At this moment, he did not dare to say much.
"Master, Lieutenant Guo requests an audience. He's even brought a Daoist with him!"
"Send him in!"
Li Yu waved his hand. Mister Zheng hid at one side and quietly observed the situation.
A moment later, a Battalion Commander brought a Daoist in and knelt down. "Your humble servant greets the County Magistrate!"
This Battalion Commander Guo was a general that Li Yu had spent a lot of effort to rope in. Unfortunately, Xing Ju was too cunning. Until now, he was the only Battalion Commander. Naturally, Li Yu placed great importance on him. "Quick, get up. What happened?"
"The County Magistrate is clearing the troops. He has removed my military power on the grounds that I don't have enough soldiers!"
"How dare you!"
Li Yu was furious. In times of war, if he did not have any military power, wouldn't he be at the mercy of others?
At this moment, he looked at the Daoist at the side. Seeing that the Daoist still did not bow, he was furious. "Who is this?"
"This is Daoist Qing Zhu. I'm willing to protect him with my life!"
The Battalion Commander said immediately.
"Oh? Then he should be quite capable. However, the army is surrounding the city and my family is in danger. What can a mere Daoist do? "
Li Yu frowned.
"That's not true. Don't you know that fortune lies in misfortune? The arrival of the Southern Phoenix Army might be a good opportunity for you to get rid of your shackles … "
Daoist Qing Zhu smiled.
"Who exactly are you?" Li Yu said coldly. The sound of swords and armor could be heard. With a wave of his hand, a servant would come forward to kill the Daoist and dismember his corpse.
"Fresh flowers reflect the thin forest, swimming scales play in the clear canal. Lin Chuan happily throws himself into the net, the fish are not satisfied! Do you remember Daoist Wuji, sir? "
Qing Zhu I said confidently.
"Daoist Wuji? There's such a poem? "
Li Yu's expression changed. He grabbed the jade pendant hanging on his neck. "It's you?!"
He waved his hand again. "All of you are dismissed!"
"I'll take my leave!"
Instantly, Guo Yingzheng, Mister Zheng, and even the people lying in ambush left.
"You're Daoist Wuji?"
Li Yu's expression was uncertain. If Mister Zheng was here, he would definitely see the Dragon Qi surging above Li Yu's head. A look of hesitation and struggle appeared in the red snake's eyes.
"No! I was only entrusted by someone to guide Milord and help you avoid this calamity! "
Daoist Qing Zhu stroked his beard and smiled. His heart was beating wildly.
Of course, he was not Wu Ming.
Speaking of which, Wu Ming was now a person of status. He would not do something like running errands. He had directly picked a Daoist from the Wu family and sent him here.
If Li Yu had been more forceful and ordered people to serve him, perhaps Qing Zhu I would have been scared witless.
"Oh? How do we avoid it? "
Li Yu asked.
"It's very simple. You're already in danger. If you continue to stay in Chu Feng County, you'll die for sure! Even your family will suffer a calamity. It's better to rely on a wise ruler earlier … "
"You're Wu Zhi's lobbyist?"
Li Yu laughed coldly. "How can a man like me submit to a woman who tries to usurp power?"
"Haha, there are yin and yang in the heavens. The cycle never stops. You're too stubborn …"
Daoist Qing Zhu said unhurriedly, "Now that the world is in chaos, heroes are rising. My master is the ruler of Nan Feng County. With Chu Feng, the general trend is set. Who in Dingzhou can stop them? If you rely on them now, you'll have done a great service. Why would you worry about not being rewarded in the future? "
"Even if you don't want to become an official, offering the city is also a way to protect your family and the people in the city. It'll prevent the people from being plunged into misery and suffering. There will definitely be merit …"
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