Where there is plenty of water, there will be plenty of rain!
The cloudy skies shrouded over half of Suppressing Tenth Hall's territory, and a fine drizzle fell!
The dark clouds stretched as far as the eye could see. No one knew when the sky would clear up, and the sky would never clear up. Raincloud Manor, Thousand Lake Manor, and Mulberry Cloud Manor — these three Manors each had three hundred Caves under their jurisdiction, totaling more than three thousand men in total. Almost all of them were mobilized, heading towards Tranquil Sun Manor from three different directions.
In Raincloud Manor's Mount Hongdong, Mountain Chieftain Cheng Hailiang was running along the muddy road in the rain, running to and fro beside the marching troops.
"Formation! Formation! Maintain the formation! "Cheng Hailiang roared as he waved his long saber and pointed at the slightly disorderly part of the formation.
He galloped to the rear of the procession and shouted again, "Neat! Neat! Liu Gui! Do you people from the Yellow Gate Cave know how to walk? You can't even walk properly, what do I need a Cave Master like you for? If you don't want to do it, just say so. There are plenty of people who want to do it! "
Liu Gui, who was called out, immediately turned around and shouted angrily, "Keep your spirits up, you bastard! What are you looking around for? If you don't walk properly, you'll cry at the end of the year when you get your salary!"
"What the hell are they doing? Coming out on a rainy day to mess around!" A cultivator in the group couldn't help but grumble.
The sharp-eared Cheng Hailiang immediately turned his horse around and pointed his long saber in the direction of the voice. "Who's talking? No whispering, no whispering, no whispering! I'm warning you, this time, the Manor Head will personally inspect the troops of each mountain! What kind of person was the Manor Head? He's someone who fought his way out of the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade. He's an expert in this field. With your scattered appearance, you won't be able to catch the eye of the Manor Head! Damn it! This time, if anyone dares to embarrass my Hongdong Mountain in front of the Manor Head and ruin my rice bowl, I will destroy his rice bowl first. No one will have an easy time! "
This scene wasn't limited to just Mount Hongdong. Every mountain in Raincloud Manor was experiencing the same thing. Manor Head Miao Yi had said that one of the ten Mountain Chieftains would have to be replaced. This time, it might even be a test, so none of the Mountain Chieftains dared to be careless. They had to give it their all!
Similar situations were not limited to Raincloud Manor. Thousand Lake Manor and Mulberry Cloud Manor were also experiencing similar situations.
Raincloud Manor's headquarters. Qian'Er and Xue'Er were clad in heavy armor, each riding a Black Qilin. Drop out? Bandit Ting Luo Yao? Dumplings? Is it a bad turn? The word aluminum?? Thirst? Saltsulfuric Oyster? Eh? Twist
Yan Xiu, who was left behind to keep watch, cupped his hands and sent them off outside the Conference Hall.
Just as the men and horses reached the shore, they saw a rider galloping towards them. It was none other than Wen Fang, who had braved the rain to come over.
"Big Brother!" Wen Fang hurriedly stopped her horse and shouted. Her face was full of joy.
Unexpectedly, Miao Yi only nodded his head. He led his men and flew past her without stopping for even a moment.
Wen Fang's smile froze on her wet body. She pursed her lips and a look of grievance flashed across her eyes. However, she quickly gave herself an encouraging smile and galloped towards the stone bridge …
Miao Yi led his men through the rain to where Raincloud Manor's forces were gathered, and when he arrived, he was shocked by what he saw!
The ten Mountain Chieftains ran over to welcome him. They stopped in front of Miao Yi, dismounted their mounts, and cupped their fists in greeting. "Greetings, Manor Head!"
Miao Yi momentarily forgot to reply. He stared blankly at the flat ground between the two mountains. Over there, over a thousand troops were lined up in an orderly formation amidst the heavy rain. No matter how he looked at them, they were all lined up in a straight line. Miao Yi had never seen or heard of such a solemn and orderly formation before. The powerful visual impact left him in awe.
Even Qian 'Er, Xue' Er, and Chen Fei, who were behind him, were dumbfounded.
Miao Yi subconsciously turned around to look at the troops of Raincloud Manor he had brought with him. Miao Yi couldn't help but feel a little ashamed of himself. "Thank you for your hard work!"
"Thank you for your hard work, everyone!" Miao Yi reached out his hand to help them up. Then, he rode his mount alone towards the group.
The ten Mountain Chieftains immediately followed behind him. Miao Yi circled around the neatly arranged troops a few times, and realized that they were strictly adhering to his every order. The troops were actually ignoring his existence as a Manor Head. Every single one of them was looking straight ahead, as if they were completely motionless.
Miao Yi couldn't hide the surprise in his eyes. He couldn't help but turn around and ask, "Are these the troops of Raincloud Manor?"
"That's right!" The ten Manor Chieftains replied in unison, "At your command, Manor Head!"
"Good, good, good …" Miao Yi nodded repeatedly. Then, he sincerely praised, "It seems I have underestimated you all!"
The ten Mountain Chieftains behind Miao Yi were overjoyed by his praise. They cupped their fists and replied, "You flatter us, Manor Head. This is our duty!"
Miao Yi's spirits were lifted. He was a little worried that these people wouldn't be of any use to him, and was even prepared to punish them as a warning to the rest. But now, it seemed that aside from flattering him, these people weren't just idlers. It seemed he had been worrying too much.
After another round of compliments, Miao Yi turned around and gave some instructions. Then, he turned around and ordered an Advisor named Mu Tailai to lead a few dozen of Raincloud Manor's main forces into Tranquil Sun Manor's territory.
Qian 'Er, Xue' Er, Chen Fei, and the others stayed behind to await further orders. Miao Yi was still a little worried about the people here, so he left his trusted aides to oversee the troops.
Unfortunately, the heavens weren't on their side. The rain didn't stop, and instead grew heavier. When they arrived at the entrance of Tranquil Sun Manor, Miao Yi, Zhao Fei, and Sikong Wuwei met up. Their combined forces numbered more than a hundred.
At this moment, Zhao Fei and Sikong Wuwei were riding on the spiritual beasts they brought from the Sea of Constellations. Both of them were captured by Tan Lao as a gift — an Ironhead Leopard, and a Bloodthirsty Six-Eyed Fox. Both had bodies as strong as bulls, and their fangs were sharp.
"This damned weather!" Sikong Wuwei looked up and cursed the heavens.
"There's no time to lose. Let's make our move!" Zhao Fei said.
His words sent a chill down the spines of the troops they brought. 'Weren't they here to attend a banquet? What does he mean by making our move? '
Miao Yi and Sikong Wuwei nodded. The three of them wrote down their respective decrees and stored them inside the spirit eagle tube they brought with them. Then, the spirit eagle soared into the sky and flapped its wings.
After that, the three of them passed down the jade archives they had prepared beforehand to their subordinates.
"The defenses here are useless. There's nothing to be afraid of. Head to the designated location and set up an ambush. As soon as you hear the commotion coming from Tranquil Sun Manor, kill them immediately!"
As soon as Miao Yi finished speaking, his subordinates paled in fright. Even Advisor Mu Tailai was shocked. He immediately cupped his fists and said, "Milord, what are you trying to do? Are you going to attack Tranquil Sun Manor? Milord, you mustn't do that! "
"Shut up! Do I need you to tell me what to do? " Miao Yi pointed at Mu Tailai's nose and shouted, "If you let even one of your men leave alive, I will execute you first. If you let even one of them escape, I will kill one of you to make up for it. I am a man of my word. I will not show any mercy. It doesn't matter who pleads for mercy on your behalf. I won't fall for it! This is your chance to make a name for yourselves. The position of Mountain Chieftain is empty. Let's see who has the ability to take it! "
Mu Tailai was speechless, and so were the others!
"Did you hear that?!" Sikong Wuwei pointed at Miao Yi and shouted at his subordinates, "That's the way it should be!"
Zhao Fei added in a deep voice, "If you let even one of them leave alive, I will kill one of you to make up for it. If you want to become a Mountain Chieftain, you have to earn your own merits in exchange for it!"
Someone from Mulberry Cloud Manor suddenly cupped his fists towards Sikong Wuwei and said, "How can Manor Head take such a risk alone? I am willing to follow you and ensure your safety!"
Sikong Wuwei rolled his eyes and scoffed, "Stop sucking up to me! I can come and go as I please in the Sea of Constellations. Do I need your protection for a measly Tranquil Sun Manor? "
Zhao Fei barked, "What are you still hesitating for? Are you thinking of defying the decree?"
The trusted aide he brought to Thousand Lake Manor immediately waved his hand and said, "Let's go!"
Over a hundred troops split into three groups and disappeared into the forest. Miao Yi and the others exchanged glances, then immediately followed the mountain path.
When they arrived at the mountain gates, two cultivators guarding the gates with umbrellas stopped them. "Who goes there?"
The three of them didn't force their way in. Instead, they handed over Hall Master Shen Huaixin's jade archive of appointment. Zhao Fei said, "The three of us have become neighbors with Manor Head Chang, so we specially arranged to pay a visit together!"
"Please wait a moment, Manor Heads!" The guards bowed, then put away their umbrellas and quickly left.
Inside the Manor Head's residence, the burly and bearded Chang Zijiu stood in the main hall after he was informed of their arrival. He said curiously, "I was thinking of finding some time to visit them. I didn't think they would be even more impatient than I was. They actually braved the rain to come all the way here."
He turned to his handmaiden and said, "I will go welcome our esteemed guests. Order someone to prepare a banquet in the main hall!"
The handmaiden acknowledged the order and left. Chang Zijiu strode out of the gates. There was someone holding an umbrella outside, but he pushed it away. Since the guests had braved the rain, he naturally had to welcome them.
Manor Head Chang quickly arrived at the mountain gates. He cupped his fists and smiled, "Manor Heads, you've come a long way. Please forgive me for not welcoming you!"
Miao Yi and the others jumped off their mounts as well and exchanged pleasantries. Chang Zijiu, on the other hand, was extremely envious of Zhao Fei and Sikong Wuwei's mounts.
Since they were all colleagues of the same rank, the three of them walked side by side back to the Manor Head's residence. Naturally, there would be someone waiting on them.
When the handmaiden announced that the banquet was ready, Chang Zijiu stood up and extended his hand, saying, "Please!"
The three of them entered the main hall. A dozen long tables filled with fine wine and delicacies were already lined up in two rows. The three Advisors and six Deacons of Tranquil Sun Manor were already waiting to welcome them.
After Chang Zijiu introduced the three of them to his subordinates, he sat down at the head of the table. After a round of pleasantries, everyone took their respective seats.
Beautiful women served wine at the side while the host warmly welcomed them. There were even a few handmaidens dancing in the middle of the hall. The atmosphere in the hall was quite lively. After a few cups of wine, Chang Zijiu actually took the initiative to ask about his experiences in the Sea of Constellations. "Gentlemen, I've never been to the Sea of Constellations before. I wonder what it's like there. Can you tell us about it and broaden our horizons?"
Everyone immediately cheered. Miao Yi smiled and stood up, saying, "Speaking of the Sea of Constellations, I happen to have a friend I'd like to introduce to all of you."
Chang Zijiu immediately asked curiously, "Is there another esteemed guest out in the rain?"
Miao Yi left his seat and waved at a group of troublesome dancers in the middle of the hall. The dancers stopped and looked at Chang Zijiu. Chang Zijiu also waved for them to leave.
Zhao Fei and Sikong Wuwei remained silent as they leaned against the table. Miao Yi stood in the middle of the hall and swept his gaze across the crowd. Then, he stretched out his arms, and Qi Xiuhong's corpse suddenly appeared out of thin air and fell into his embrace.
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