Wei Shu's heart jumped when he heard this. The Lord Qing that Xiahou Ta spoke of had shocked him and overturned his imagination. "Since Master has already seen through it, why didn't you tell this to the four heavenly kings?"
Xiahou Tuo asked curiously, "Why tell the Four Heavenly Kings? What's in it for the Xiahou family? "
Wei Shu said, "Once the Four Heavenly Kings collapse, aren't you worried that Lord Qing will extend his evil claws to the Xiahou Family?"
Xiahou Tuo chuckled. "When has he ever given up on this idea? Hadn't he been doing this all along? But did he do it? I've said it before. For the time being, no one in the open is a match for Master Qing. That's why Master Qing is most afraid of those hidden in the shadows that he can't control. There are only two or three people he's afraid of. Those that aren't part of the chessboard and are beyond his sight and control are my Xiahou Family. He wants the world to be under his control over and over again. Without the cooperation of the Xiahou Clan, he can forget about it. Only when the Xiahou Clan watches from the sidelines, can he play smoothly and freely. Otherwise, he will fall into his own trap at any time. Without the deliberate push of the Xiahou Clan, would Qing Zhu be able to play to such an extent? She could overturn his chessboard at any time and make him unable to continue playing. He treated the world as a chess piece, but whose chess piece was he? Don't forget who helped Qing Zhu up! "
At this moment, Wei Shu suddenly understood. Qing Zhu's intention to make the world repeat itself was also what the Xiahou Family wanted to see. He slowly nodded and said, "Qing Zhu is also a chess piece in the hands of the Xiahou Family. Just like what Master once said, push Qing Zhu to the front to show off. Once the world changes, Qing Zhu will always be the first to bear the brunt. Right now, Lord Qing is putting on an act, and the Xiahou family is cooperating with him. There's no need to inform the four heavenly kings. "
Xiahou Tuo sighed, "Who doesn't put on an act while living in this world? Life is like a play, it all depends on acting skills. I'm afraid that some people don't understand this logic and insist on jumping into the light, showing their own weaknesses for others to attack. Once they are in the light, they will be used by others sooner or later. No matter how strong they are, they can't defend against the world's open spears and hidden arrows. Why should a chess player become a pawn for others to use? Tell him when you have the chance. "
Wei Shu fell silent. He knew who he was referring to and softly answered, "Yes!"
The melting ice and snow turned into thousands of streams, gurgling in the green mountains. On the green mountain, pure white snow covered the top.
On the stone table at the top of the mountain, a man in yellow and a man in black were playing chess. Suddenly, a figure descended from the sky and landed not far away. The two of them turned their heads to look.
The newcomer was wearing a mask and was silently scrutinizing the two of them. "Shen Qianqiu, Xiao Lingbo?"
The two of them slowly stood up with vigilance in their eyes. The yellow-clothed man asked, "It's us. Who are you and what business do you have here?"
"It'll be better if we're together. Report immediately after receiving your orders. We won't wait for you." The man took out two jade archives and tossed them to the two of them.
The two of them received the jade archive. Without saying a word, the newcomer had already shot into the sky in a flash and disappeared above the sky. His speed was so fast that it showed that the newcomer's cultivation was extraordinary. At the very least, it far surpassed their cultivation.
The yellow-robed man was Shen Qianqiu, the River God at the foot of this mountain. The black-robed man was Xiao Lingbo, the Mountain God of this mountain. The two of them looked at each other, a little baffled. Then, they looked at the Heavenly Court's special jade archive in their hands and invoked their arts to examine it. They discovered that it was none other than the jade archive of appointment issued by the Ghost City's main government office. Astonishingly, their names were written on it. The only thing missing was their transcendence seals. As long as the two of them left their transcendence seals at the designated space, they would officially become members of the Ghost City's main government office.
The two of them raised their heads to look at each other, feeling inexplicably pleasantly surprised. Qing Yue and Long Xin, who were standing guard at the entrance of the Ghost City's main government office, had truly startled them. Two Prominent Divinity cultivators guarding the entrance, what were they supposed to do? It made them feel rather pressured and they didn't have much hope of being hired. Who would have thought that an accident would happen just like that?
After looking at each other and smiling, they nodded and simultaneously left their transcendence seals at the designated space on the jade archive.
Shen Qianqiu asked with a smile, "Brother Xiao, when do we leave?"
Xiao Lingbo laughed heartily. "They've already said that they'll report immediately. If they don't wait, then we'll naturally leave right away."
Shen Qianqiu looked around and hesitated. "Shouldn't we wait until after the handover?"
Xiao Lingbo grabbed his wrist. "Leave after the handover? Aren't you worried that they'll make things difficult for you? It'll be easy for unforeseen events to occur if we delay. Let's report to the Ghost City's main government office first and then send a message from Xing Ling. "
Shen Qianqiu still had some doubts. "Won't this attract trouble?"
"Is Niu Youde someone who's afraid of trouble? Besides, His Majesty has decreed that the Fourth Army is not allowed to stop anyone under their command from seeking refuge … I say, why have you suddenly become so wishy-washy? What's there to miss about this place? Let's see how we'll follow Niu Youde and make our mark. Let's go! "Xiao Lingbo pulled his arm and dragged him into the sky.
The two of them looked down at the mountains and rivers below and couldn't help but circle in the air a few times. After being trapped in this place for so many years, they were finally going to break free. The two of them finally left behind two long howls that shook the clouds. Then, they quickly broke through the blue dome of heaven and resolutely left without looking back …
Outside the Ghost City's main government office, the queue of applicants had yet to be fully digested. The crowded situation of the Ghost City had yet to be resolved.
However, the two guards at the entrance of the Ghost City's main government office had been replaced. There were already people who had successfully applied and received the notice to return to the Ghost City's main government office, officially becoming a member of the Ghost City's main government office. There really wasn't a need for Bluemoon and Long Xin to guard the entrance anymore.
As the applicants arrived one by one, the main government office couldn't accommodate a hundred thousand people. Miao Yi left the Ghost City and went to the vicinity of the Ghost City to examine the terrain. He chose a place that could temporarily accommodate the troops. In the end, he chose a dangerous mountain and sent people to disperse the wandering ghosts and other miscellaneous people.
A portion of the Personal Guards accompanied him to protect him. The assessment hadn't ended yet, and Miao Yi's safety was still Dongfang Lie's top priority.
Bluemoon and Long Xin were chosen by Miao Yi to accompany him. The three of them slowly walked up to the peak of the mountain and looked around at the Dang Yin Mountain that was shrouded in a hazy light.
Standing with his hands behind his back, Miao Yi raised his head to look at the starry sky and said, "There are at least a hundred thousand people in Ghost City. Even the Pavilion of Loyalty wouldn't agree to so many people staying on the Dang Yin Mountain planet. Sooner or later, we'll have to find another place to build the government office. In your opinion, where do you think we should go?"
Bluemoon and Long Xin walked beside him. After some thought, Bluemoon said, "The only place we can choose is the Nether Realm. The Four Armies won't agree to it if we leave the surface. However, there aren't many good places to stay in the Nether Realm. Otherwise, it would've been divided by the Four Armies a long time ago. There is one place with better conditions, but I'm not sure if the Heavenly Court will allow it."
Long Xin asked, "You can't be referring to Traversing Moon Palace, right?"
Bluemoon tilted her head to look at him. "Is there any other suitable place besides Traversing Moon Palace?"
Long Xin muttered, "You've been isolated from the news for too long. I'm afraid you don't know. His Majesty has intentionally distanced himself from Traversing Moon Palace and promised them that Luna Planet is their private territory. The Heavenly Court won't interfere. Even if the Heavenly Court agrees to it, I'm afraid Traversing Moon Palace won't agree to it."
Bluemoon said, "Traversing Moon Palace is a Nine Moons Wonder. There are ten planets within its territory. No matter which planet you are on, you will be able to see nine moons. Among them, there are six that have beautiful environments that are suitable for us to stand on. As long as the Heavenly Court asks them to give up one of the moons for us to build a government office, I'm sure Traversing Moon Palace won't dare to refuse. It all depends on whether the Lord Commander can get the Heavenly Court to agree to it."
Long Xin noticed a hint of cunning in her eyes and tilted his head to look at Miao Yi.
Miao Yi furrowed his brows. If he really succeeded in becoming the Nether King's Domain Chief this time, he didn't know how long he would have to guard the Nether King's domain. Hiding in a place where there was no daylight was indeed boring. He muttered, "I'll give it a try when I get back. If it really doesn't work, then we'll talk again." He waved his hand to end the topic.
Looking around, he noticed that the troops of the Imperial Guards were staring at them from afar. Miao Yi seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly smiled, "I heard that an old friend of the two of you has come looking for you to reminisce about old times. I wonder if you enjoyed the conversation?"
Hearing this, the two of them fell silent.
Miao Yi looked around and asked, "What's wrong? Is there something you can't say? "
Long Xin shook his head and sighed, "I wouldn't call them old friends. I did have an old acquaintance who came to visit and passed a message to me on behalf of Heavenly King Guang."
Miao Yi replied, "Could it be that Lord Guang dares to threaten you? If that's the case, just tell me. I'll immediately report to the Heavenly Court and accuse them of obstructing my recruitment. "
Long Xin sighed, "Milord, you're overthinking things. It's not like that. The messenger told me that Zhou Zhao had been deceiving Lord Guang all along. Now that Lord Guang has cleared my name and executed Zhou Zhao … Lord Guang also told me that I'm welcome to return to the Western Army at any time. He said that I'll definitely be given an important position. As long as I go back, I won't have to start all over again."
Miao Yi looked happy for him, "That's indeed a good thing. This Head Guard Manor of mine is indeed a little too small. Since Heavenly King Guang thinks so highly of you, if he's willing to put you in an important position, any position he gives you would be better than this Head Guard Manor."
Long Xin chuckled, "Lord Guang dealt with a Marshal for my sake. I'd be a fool if I believed that. The reason he pulled me back wasn't to appease me, but to fulfill his own reputation. Since I've already betrayed him, even if I go back, I won't be able to recover for the rest of my life. Sooner or later, I'll die a violent death. Lord Guang won't let me start this career in the Western Army. What's more, I'm now a member of the Phantom City's Head Guard Manor. Milord, do you think I can come and go as I please? "
Miao Yi said, "If the benefits he offers are sufficient, I can consider giving you to him."
Long Xin rolled his eyes, then sighed, "I didn't expect Lord Guang to be so ruthless. He actually purged Zhou Zhao just like that. It's just that Madame Zhou, Lan Ling, has always been someone I respect. Even though I hate the Zhou Clan, I've never hated her. For her to end up like that, it really makes me … Sigh! But at least she died a worthy death. At least she wasn't humiliated. "
Miao Yi nodded slightly. He had also heard about Lan Ling committing suicide because she refused to be humiliated. He turned to look at Bluemoon, "Which old friend of yours is looking for you?"
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