"He's going too far!"
The Demon Emperor slammed the letter heavily on the table. His face was slightly withered due to the cultivation of demonic arts, like old tree bark that kept opening and closing. There was no concealment of killing intent in his eyes as he said, "It's fine if he wants our God Race to give up Heaven Connect City, but this guy actually wants 20,000 cows, 50,000 sheep, 100,000 chickens, 5,000 carts of iron ore, 1,000 carts of silver ore, 100 carts of gold ore, 10,000 jin of jewels, and 5,000 warhorses. He's simply robbing us!"
On the side, Eldest Princess Feng Jing 'er sat next to QianFeng and said, "Imperial Father, please calm down. Lin Muyu is just like this. He's a despicable, shameless, and heartless villain. Relying on Imperial Father's longing for Ning' er, he asked for so many bargaining chips. Humph … he must have no good intentions. Imperial Father, please consider carefully."
"Marshal QianFeng, what do you think?" The Demon Emperor turned his gaze to QianFeng.
QianFeng's eyes were calm as he cupped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, Lin Muyu has asked for so many resources from our God Race. He must have no intention of agreeing to Your Majesty's request to see His Royal Highness Ning 'er. I think … why don't we beat him at his own game and agree to give up Heaven Connect City first, then make an appointment to see His Royal Highness Ning' er and take the opportunity to get rid of Lin Muyu. Once Lin Muyu is dead, how can a mere Wei Chou resist our God Race's Heavenly Army? Your Majesty, please make a decision!"
"This …" The Demon Emperor pondered and did not speak.
"No!" At this time, a middle-aged high-ranking Demon Race general sitting below QianFeng stood up, the five-star Demon Sect emblem on his chest flashing. His eyes narrowed as he smiled, "It's too risky to give up Heaven Connect City. I don't agree with Marshal QianFeng's plan. Once Lin Muyu beats him at his own game, won't we end up with nothing?"
The one who spoke was Dong Xie, one of the fifteen Demon Race Elders. He was meticulous and also the commander of the second legion after Lei Chong's death. He was one of the new two marshals of the Demon Race, an existence on equal footing with QianFeng.
"Ah …" QianFeng was not angry at the other's words. He said lightly, "Marshal Dong Xie, don't be angry. Listen to me."
"Please speak."
"First of all, Heaven Connect City is not really given to the humans. I think Marshal Dong Xie should understand the geography of Heaven Connect City. This city is at the heart of Heaven Connect Province. There are a total of thirty-seven cities around it, all of which are controlled by our God Race. Even if Lin Muyu obtains Heaven Connect City, we will still be in an invincible position. Secondly, as long as we cut off all supplies to Heaven Connect City, we can guarantee that Lin Muyu's army will lose their reinforcements and be trapped in Heaven Connect City. Finally, we need a complete Magic Crystal Cannon to disassemble and study it. Otherwise, the God Race will never be able to grasp this technology."
When he finished speaking, QianFeng smiled modestly, "This general has finished speaking. If Your Majesty and Marshal Dong Xie have any objections, then there is nothing else I can do."
The Demon King narrowed his eyes, waiting for Dong Xie's response.
Dong Xie held his teacup and thought for a long time. Finally, he said, "Very well, then we will do as Marshal says and give up Heaven Connect City!"
The Demon King nodded, "In that case, Marshal QianFeng will be fully in charge of all matters this time."
"Thank you for your approval, Father. However, this plan still needs Marshal Dong Xie to carry out with me. Marshal Dong Xie, please immediately transfer elite troops from the second corps to Yanming County, Winter County, and Zigui County. Station 10,000 Armor Demons in each county city. Once we move, we will cut off the communication between Heaven Connect City and the south, making it difficult for the Empire's army in Heaven Connect City to escape."
"Yes, this general obeys!"
The Demon King sat there expressionlessly, his eyes gleaming. He glanced at Tang Xiaoxi not far away and said, "Xiao Xi, do you understand what you need to do?"
"Kill Lin Muyu." Tang Xiaoxi's eyes were covered with golden light as she said ruthlessly and decisively.
"Very good."
The Demon King couldn't help laughing. "I have Xiao Xi, QianFeng, and Dong Xie. It's enough to pacify the Eastern Region. Lin Muyu … I, Feng Yuan, will take your life!"
"Crack!"
The teacup was crushed, turning into fine powder that flowed down from the Demon King's fingers.
…
It was September 1st, 7741 of the Empire Calendar. There were only three days before Lin Muyu's birthday. The Demon Race's garrison in Heaven Connect City had been evacuated. When Lin Muyu led the 50,000 Longdan Army Camp troops into the city, she was welcomed by the common people. The Demon Race had been in Heaven Connect City for so long that the common people had almost forgotten the peaceful years. The Emperor's grace was like a good rain after a long drought.
The common people cheered loudly to welcome the Empire's army into Heaven Connect City. Colorful flags fluttered in the air and the sound of drums and gongs shook the sky.
Wei Chou held the reins and walked side by side with Lin Muyu. He said with a smile, "Your Highness, it's been a long time since I've seen such a scene."
"Yes, the common people of Heaven Connect City must have not seen such a scene for a long time."
Heaven Connect City, the first city taken from the Empire by the Demon Race, finally returned to the embrace of the Empire. Although Lin Muyu, Wei Chou, and the others knew that this city was not that simple.
"Pass down the order. After entering the city, start to search the whole city. In addition, set up the magic crystal cannons we brought on the city wall." Lin Muyu looked around cautiously and said, "QianFeng has no reason to give us Heaven Connect City so easily."
"Yes."
Wei Chou nodded. "In fact, Your Highness, we received news three days ago that tens of thousands of Armor Demons of the Second Demon Race have entered Yanming County, Zigui County, and other counties. QianFeng's intention is too obvious. He wants to trap us in Heaven Connect City."
Lin Muyu smiled. "QianFeng is afraid of the power of our magic crystal cannons in positional warfare, so he wants to fight hand-to-hand with us in the complicated terrain of Heaven Connect Province. He wants to use the concentrated forces of the county cities to divide our front line, so that we can't care about the front and the back, and then divide and annihilate them. This is a good plan, but unfortunately … he has overlooked another person!"
Wei Chou smiled knowingly. "Your Highness, once QianFeng falls out with us, Heaven Connect City will inevitably become the first city to be attacked. We must be prepared."
"Yes, I know."
…
In the evening, the people of the Demon Race came. As a temporary peace negotiation, dozens of high-level demon generals entered Heaven Connect City together, followed by countless cattle and sheep. In addition, large carts filled with iron ore also came one after another, showing the people in the Longdan Army Camp the richness of the Demon Race for the first time. Their resources were not inferior to Lanyan City at all!
The person with the highest military rank among the group of demon generals was an old acquaintance, Lian Xiao, one of QianFeng's right-hand men.
"General of the God Race, Lian Xiao, greets Your Highness King Qin!"
Outside the City Lord's Mansion, Lian Xiao saluted with the etiquette of the human empire. The degree of respect was frightening, which directly shocked Situ Sen who was beside Lin Muyu. He whispered, "When did the general of the Demon Race become so grandson? It must be something bad. Your Highness, please be careful."
"Don't worry."
Lin Muyu walked forward and held Lian Xiao's arm, smiling. "General Lian Xiao, there is no need to be so polite. Now that our two countries have made peace, it will be His Highness Ning 'er's birthday in three days. I will also personally accompany His Highness Ning' er to see the Demon Emperor. Hehe … we are all family, there is no need to be so polite in the future."
Lian Jin lowered his head and rolled his eyes. He felt that this handsome Prince of Qin was simply too shameless. How could he say such shameless words? How could he be a prince of a town? He was more like a shameless businessman with a smile on his face. However, his face was still full of respect as he smiled and said, "Your Highness Prince of Qin is right. Your Highness … may I see His Highness Ning 'er?"
"This is not urgent."
Lin Muyu smiled. "In any case, I will send His Highness Ning 'er to see the Demon Emperor in three days."
"It's the God Emperor …"
"Ah, who cares about him. It's about time. General Lian Xiao, have the promised resources been delivered? Are they all here? "
"This …" Lian Xiao was slightly embarrassed. He said, "It is not easy to prepare in a hurry. The iron, silver, and gold mines are only half ready. However, the twenty thousand cows, fifty thousand sheep, and one hundred thousand chickens that Your Highness requested are all ready. They have been driven into the city. Your army's officer is currently sorting them out."
The person doing the sorting was Situ Xue, the housekeeper of the Longdan Army Camp.
"That's good. You still owe us gold, silver, and jewelry … I hope the Demon Emperor can prepare them as soon as possible."
"Yes, we will." Lian Xiao had a stomach full of complaints. He felt like he would vomit if he looked at Lin Muyu any longer. How could there be such a difficult person in the world? He was one of the rulers of the human empire!
…
At night, after seeing off Lian Xiao, Lin Muyu ordered the slaughter of a thousand sheep to reward the soldiers of the Longdan Army Camp. Tonight, everyone had the same meal: roast mutton, stir-fried mutton tripe, stir-fried mutton giblets, and mutton soup. After all, Winter Province was poor. There were hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the Longdan Army Camp. It was almost impossible to eat meat. This was the first time for many people to eat meat in three years, so they were very happy.
At the dinner, Situ Sen used chopsticks to pick a few plates of mutton in the copper cauldron in front of him. He couldn't help but turn green. "Why is it all mutton? It has such a strong smell. How can it go with wine … Your Highness, why don't we slaughter a few cows for a sumptuous meal?"
"Slaughter cows? No, these cows are still useful. "
"Oh? What's the use? "
Lin Muyu stood up respectfully and gave a military salute to Feng Ning 'er. She said, "Her Highness Ning' er has lived in the empire for six years. Now she is going to see her father. I'm very reluctant. It's like I'm marrying off my daughter. How can I not prepare a gift for her? But our Longdan Army Camp is poor, so we can only offer Buddha with borrowed flowers. I will wash these twenty thousand cows and cover them with red cloth as a gift to the Demon Emperor. What do you think, Her Highness Ning 'er? "
Feng Ning 'er blushed. "It's all up to Your Highness King Qin. Thank you for your concern and consideration."
"Yes, that's for sure!"
Wei Chou had already seen through the mystery, but he still drank his wine calmly as if it had nothing to do with him.
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