"Xu Jiantao?"
Xuan Jue was stunned.
"What? You can't do it?" Tang Lu faintly smiled.
Xuan Jue was silent for a few seconds and then smiled, "It's not impossible, but Xu Jiantao is Lin Muyu's favorite general and also the governor of one of the six provinces of the empire. He has at least fifty thousand troops in the Five Valleys City. If we want to kill Xu Jiantao, it will take a lot of effort. Marquis, you have to give me a reason why we must kill Xu Jiantao, right?"
Tang Tian was somewhat indignant as he said with a cold face, "After Xu Jiantao became the governor of the province, he started farming, conscripting, mining, smelting iron, and forging weapons. He turned the resource-rich Cangnan Province into the backyard of the Dragon Courage Corps. As long as Xu Jiantao doesn't die, the Dragon Courage Corps will become more and more powerful. Could it be that Lord Xuan Jue has forgotten who caused the crushing defeat of the Demon Race in the Wildfire Plains?"
Xuan Jue's face turned ugly as he smiled, "Marquis Westridge doesn't need to remind me. I will always remember that crushing defeat. However, Xu Jiantao is a feudal lord after all. It won't be easy to kill him. Moreover, we will need to use the Armor Demons."
"Is that so?"
Tang Lu raised the corner of his mouth and said with a slightly ferocious smile, "Then, what if we tell you that Xu Jiantao will go to the recruit camp outside the Five Valleys City every three days to check the provisions and troops, and that he will bring no more than five hundred people with him?"
"Really?"
Xuan Jue seemed to be a little excited. He stood up and said, "If Marquis tells us the exact time and place, it may make it more convenient for us to act."
Tang Lu nodded, "This is naturally not difficult."
Xuan Jue calmed down his excited mood and sat down again, saying, "In this case, the God Race has already agreed to Marquis Westridge's request. Then, what about Marquis Westridge? Will you agree to our request?"
"Tell me, what do the demons want?"
Xuan Jue narrowed his eyes. "It's very simple. We need to know what Lin Muyu is doing and what his Longdan Army Camp is doing. Our men have received news that the Valiant Dragon Army is developing a new weapon in the barren mountains outside Lanyan City, but our men can't get in. So … the two Marquises must find out what this new weapon is."
Tang Tian clenched his teeth: "That's preposterous, if your demon race can't find out, do you think we can? Don't go too far! "
Tang Lu hurriedly pressed his brother's shoulder and said with a smile, "Brother Tian, don't be impulsive. Let me talk."
As he spoke, Tang Lu cupped his fists towards Xuan Jue and said, "I'll naturally send people to investigate this new weapon. Don't worry, Sir. If you only have this request, then … we can immediately get it done."
"Don't be anxious," Xuan Jue smiled, "How can a piece of information be used to break Lin Muyu's arm? Also, Marquises, listen up. We have conditions that we need you to agree to. "
Tang Lu said indifferently, "Speak, Sir Xuan Jue."
Xuan Jue smiled, dipped his finger in wine, and drew on the table, saying, "The God Race is expanding its army and urgently needs a large amount of food. Therefore, the two Marquises must prepare fifty million jin of food for us within a month."
"Fifty million jin? You must be joking! " Tang Lu was startled and said with some anger, "You're making things too difficult for us. The empire has been at war for many years, and many people are starving. Where will we get so much food for you? Even if we get it, how will we transport it to you?" Xuan Jue smiled.
"Fifty million jin of food might be difficult for others, but it isn't so difficult for the two Marquises. I heard that one of the largest merchant associations in the imperial capital, the Dragon Seeking Merchant Association, is backed by your Seven Sea Monarch Residence. If you let the Dragon Seeking Merchant Association purchase food at a high price, I'm afraid that fifty million jin of food won't amount to much for the affluent North Ridge Province and the imperial capital. If it's transportation, it's even simpler. Star Earth Province is your Tang Family's fief, and there's a tributary of the Rice River that runs from Star Earth Province's Bugu City to Winter Ridge Province. There aren't any military inspections or checkpoints along the way. As long as the Tang Family hires enough merchant ships, they can easily transport the food to Winter Frost City. At that time, our transaction will be considered complete."
Tang Lu narrowed his eyes and said, "Is a mere Xu Jiantao worth so much food?"
"It's not worth it!"
Xuan Jue laughed heartily and took out a map from his bosom. He lightly pointed on the map and said, "This is a prefecture east of the steel protective wall. It's called Qin Tian Prefecture. Our God Race's army of approximately ten thousand is garrisoned in Qin Tian Prefecture. If the two Marquises don't mind, you can dispatch your troops to attack Qin Tian Prefecture. Marshal QianFeng will naturally order the Qin Tian Prefecture's garrison to flee in defeat. At that time … the two Marquises will recover the empire's lost land. I believe that Her Majesty the Empress will also look favorably upon the two of you, right?"
Tang Tian couldn't help but become excited, his entire body slightly trembling.
Tang Lu narrowed his eyes and said, "The land in the east of Cangnan Province will be easily taken away even if we take it back. What's the point?"
Xuan Jue sneered, "As long as it can be exchanged for riches and honor, would the Marquis really care about the empire's territory? Marquis, don't forget that Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing have been overbearing in the imperial capital. Your Tang Family has received the cold shoulder. Her Highness Tang Lan is a person of virtue and prestige, but her power has almost declined. Shouldn't your Tang Family consider for yourself? "
"Hahahaha …"
Tang Lu drank a few more cups of wine. His face was flushed red, and he laughed heartily. He laughed so hard that tears rolled down from the corners of his eyes. His palms landed heavily on the table, and he looked at the other party with an ice-cold gaze, "Deal!"
"Alright, deal!"
…
Right at this moment, a guard outside suddenly shouted, "Who is it?"
A ray of light from the Heavenly Book Pavilion soared into the sky. It was a faint indigo luster. It was actually a low-grade Heavenly Book! However, because this faint luster was too close, it illuminated the upper floor of the wine shop, causing the hiding place of Xiao Han and his subordinates to be discovered. A few guards of the Seven Seas Palace immediately raised their blades and rushed over.
"We've been exposed, my lord!" The young patrolman's face was ashen.
"It's fine, follow me!"
Xiao Han, on the other hand, was much calmer. With a leap, he evaded the line of sight of the guards. His body was like a dancing swallow as he floated into a private room in the wine shop. Inside the private room were four mercenaries who were drinking. When they saw Xiao Han enter, they immediately turned pale with fright. "Who are you?"
Xiao Han lifted his cloak, revealing the insignia of Flamelord. He said in a low voice, "I am the first commander of Flamelord, Xiao Han. Immediately pretend to know me and drink here, or Flamelord will make sure your heads roll!"
"Yes … yes …"
The mercenaries had all heard of Xiao Han's name. After all, the first patrolman of Lanyan City was a nightmare for many criminals. Mercenaries, on the other hand, were people who lived on the edge of a knife, so they naturally had a lot of contact with Flamelord.
The two patrolmen quickly sat down and took the wine glasses and chopsticks from the side. Xiao Han picked up the wine pot and took a big gulp. His mouth reeked of alcohol, and he grabbed the food in the copper cauldron and stuffed it into his mouth, until his face was greasy.
At this moment, the door of the private room was kicked open with a bang. Four guards of the Seven Sea King's Mansion, who were disguised as guards, looked inside angrily and shouted, "Did you see anyone come in?!"
"No … no …" One of the mercenaries said in a trembling voice.
Xiao Han glanced at him. At this moment, Tang Lu and Tang Tian also appeared at the door. Tang Sect untied the belt of his cloak and looked inside coldly. "What's going on?"
The guard said, "Marquis, we saw someone jump over the stairs and disappear, so we chased after him. I'm afraid the assassin is in this private room."
"Is that so?"
Xiao Han laughed coldly and cupped his fists. "Your subordinate is the first commander of the Fire Sparrow Division, Xiao Han. Greetings to North Ridge Marquis and West Ridge Marquis. I've been drinking with a few friends here for a long time. I didn't know that you two Marquis were here. I wonder who you two Marquis are looking for when you kicked open the door? "
"So it's Master Xiao Han from the Fire Sparrow Division …" Tang Tian smiled lightly. "Then there's nothing else. Please continue drinking, I'll be going back."
"Farewell, Marquis!"
"Hmph!"
Tang Lu snorted coldly and turned to leave.
Tang Tian hurriedly chased after him and whispered, "Brother, did someone hear our negotiation? Could it be this Xiao Han? "
Tang Lu's gaze was cold. "There's still frost on Xiao Han's cloak. What did he mean by drinking for a long time? Ridiculous!"
"Then why didn't we kill him?"
"There are too many people here. Besides, he might not have heard anything. Moreover, Xiao Han's cultivation is extremely high. We might not be his match, and the demons have left."
"Then what about Xiao Han?"
"Find a chance to make him disappear from this world."
"Yes!"
… …
Inside the wine shop, Xiao Han opened the window and said, "Let's go."
The young patrolman was startled. "We're leaving through the window?"
"Quick, if you don't want to die here and be silenced."
"Yes!"
The two of them leaped down the stairs like flying swallows and quickly disappeared into the darkness. However, none of them noticed that there were two ghost-like shadows following them in the night.
… …
Official Alley, one of the streets of Lan Yan City's Flower and Wine Street. It was already late at night, and there were only a few drunkards and the laughter of dancers coming from afar. The Flower and Wine Street was a place for the rich and nobles to enjoy themselves. They lived a life of luxury, as though the war to the east of Cangnan Province and the south of Qinling Mountains had nothing to do with them.
"Sha sha …"
Xiao Han and his subordinates were flying through Guan Ren Alley when they suddenly felt a scorching heat at the back of their heads. Shockingly, a Fire Fox Seal appeared in the palm of an expert and directly blasted over. It was the masked Tang Lu!
"Oh my god!"
Xiao Han hurriedly turned around and unsheathed his sword to block. However, he only felt his chest heat up. He was unable to block the Fire Fox Seal's sharpness. He spat out a mouthful of blood and was sent flying. No one knew that Tang Lu had unknowingly stepped into the Heavenly King Realm!
"Lord Xiao!"
The young patrolman turned pale with fright. However, he felt his back heat up and a fiery red palm stretched out from his chest. Tang Tian's expression was cold as he said, "You must die!"
Xiao Han's face was ashen. Leaning on his broken sword, he staggered towards the Flower and Wine Street.
"You still want to leave?!"
Tang Lu and Tang Tian chased after him like the King of Hell.
… …
Xiao Han's consciousness was a little chaotic. After running a few more steps, he heard someone's voice — — "Big Brother Whore, you really drank too much today!"
"Little Brother Whore, you're the one who drank too much. I'm only half drunk. Hahaha, I, Zhang Wei, have roamed the brothel for dozens of years. When have I really been drunk? It's a pity that Lord Commander doesn't allow the Imperial Army officers to stay outside the camp. Otherwise, I'll definitely make that little fox Peach want to die tonight!"
"Big Brother Whore, look, there's a fire in front!"
"Ah? You must have seen wrongly. Oh my god, there's really a fire. There's even someone. Eh, who is it? How dare such an ugly person run around in the middle of the night! "
"Big Brother Whore, it's someone from Fire Sparrow Division. It seems to be Xiao Han!"
"Should we save him?"
"Yes, Big Brother Whore, you go first!"
"Damn it, you two thieves, stop right there. Watch this daddy's Fiery Soul Fist!"
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