In Wushang's City of Steel, everyone was still silently waiting. They had lost contact with all five groups, and their confidence had fallen to rock bottom, though no one was willing to admit it. However, at this moment, an unexpected change occurred.
"Reporting!"
"Marquis! We've received news from the front lines that the last two targets have not returned to Qixi. Our men have not found any signs of them returning to Qixi! "
Suddenly, a scout rushed into the main hall.
"Ah!"
"How could this be? Based on the time, they should have returned by now! "
"That shouldn't be the case. Did something happen? What's going on here? "
… …
A stone stirred up a thousand ripples. All of a sudden, everyone was stunned. Even the slowest of them could sense that something was wrong. Quite a few hours had passed since they had turned back. Logically speaking, even if they hadn't reached Qixi, they should have been there by now. If they had not returned, then it could only mean one thing: they had never intended to return to Qixi in the first place.
But all this was far from over.
"Reporting!"
"Marquis, Zhang Que reports that the three targets that disappeared have reappeared, and they've already begun to return to Qixi. Lord Zhang requests instructions as to what to do next."
"Reporting!"
"Marquis, Xu Keyi reports that before we could even test them, the two targets that had turned back have reappeared and are continuing on their way. Lord Xu requests instructions as to what to do next."
News after news came one after another, and everyone was dumbfounded.
The reversal was too fast. No one knew what had happened. They didn't even know what was going on.
"Hahaha!"
In the hall, Wang Chong suddenly laughed. This was the first time a smile had appeared on his face.
"Fomonlința, you really did fall for it!"
Although the people in the hall still had no idea what had happened, Wang Chong knew that he had guessed correctly, gambled correctly, and acted correctly. Fomonlința's actions were indeed baiting him. He had three groups of people speed up while the other two groups returned. This was all to lure him into the trap. However, he still failed in this round of competition.
"The devil rises one foot, the Taoist rises ten. Fomonlința, you're still not patient enough."
Wang Chong laughed.
He was almost certain that when he asked Xu Keyi to send out the cavalryman who crashed into the carriage, it must have been effective. Otherwise, Fomonlința wouldn't have been so coincidental. Not long after he made this decision, Fomonlința had immediately sent those people back.
"Tell Xu Keyi and Zhang Que to proceed with the original plan. Continue to follow the last two targets, but don't alert them before they reach their original turning point. As for the other three targets … since they've already returned, there's no need to pay attention to them anymore! "
Wang Chong said. This simple sentence immediately played the role of a stabilizing force, calling everyone's attention back to the present.
"This subordinate understands!"
The scout quickly left.
Everyone in the room couldn't help but look ashamed. It was clear that Wang Chong's judgment had been correct. If they had pursued just now, they really would have failed and drawn Fomonlința's attention. When they thought about how they had suspected Wang Chong of making the wrong decision not too long ago, they felt even more ashamed.
"Haha, alright, there's no need to worry about these minor matters. Let's get moving! "
Wang Chong waved his hand and indifferently said.
Even with the advantage of foresight, he had to expend a great deal of effort to deal with a crafty old fox like Fomonlința, let alone them. This sort of performance was normal. A contest of this level was not something they could participate in.
"Now, the dust has finally settled!"
Wang Chong looked out the door. The dark clouds over the City of Steel had finally dispersed. At this moment, Wang Chong felt much more relaxed.
… …
Xu Keyi quickly sent word that the person with the black jade symbol on his right wrist had been found. It was one of the two people Xu Keyi had sent and Zhang Que's rock eagle were currently tracking him.
But there was still one problem. Wang Chong still had no way of confirming that the most important letter was in that person's hands, nor could he confirm that Fomonlința had separated the letter from the person.
"Marquis, since we've already confirmed our target, we only need to capture both of them if necessary. The letter is definitely with the two of them, "Cheng Sanyuan suggested.
"There's no need.
The people Fomonlința sent are definitely his trusted aides. We just need to confirm that it's the two of them. There's no need to raise Fomonlința's vigilance over such a minor matter. In addition, both Wushang and Sand Pass are too close to Qixi. It's hard to say if Fomonlința has some other method to ensure the safety of the letter on the way. Rash actions are far too dangerous, and they might even provoke an extreme reaction from Fomonlința. "
Wang Chong said. There was something else that Wang Chong did not say. This matter did not just involve Fomonlința, but also that person in the capital. If a problem occurred in Qixi and that prince was alerted, Fomonlința's mission would also fail.
Toppling an Imperial Great General like Fomonlința was not as simple as one might imagine.
"Li Siye, send a letter to The King of Song. Send him a drawing of the target. Leave the rest to The King of Song."
"Yes! This general will do as you say! "
A deep voice came from behind him, accompanied by the clanging of armor. Li Siye quickly turned and left the hall.
Flapflap!
A few moments later, a carrier pigeon soared into the sky, flying toward the capital.
In the room, with everything set up, Wang Chong felt like a stone had been lifted from his heart.
"Reporting!"
"Marquis, there's a lady outside called Xu Yi-qin requesting an audience. She says that she's your friend."
At this moment, a series of footsteps suddenly rang out from outside. A scout hurriedly walked in with the sound of a gust of wind.
"What? So fast?! "
Wang Chong's eyes brightened, his mind rejoicing. Under the surprised gaze of the scout, he quickly strode through the door and vanished.
Within the City of Steel, one building after another had risen from the ground, and the place was bustling with activity. This originally barren land had gradually begun to take the shape of a city. It was completely different from how it was before.
In the battle at Ouzan's triangular gap, Fomonlința had blamed it on himself, claiming that he had stolen Wang Chong's achievements. But to those scions of the great clans who had mingled with Wang Chong, this matter could not be any clearer.
That major victory had been an enormous impetus to the construction of the City of Steel. It had made many great clans extremely confident in the security around Wushang, as well as the defensive capabilities of the City of Steel.
If a force that could scatter the corpses of the elite Ouzan soldiers wasn't strong enough, then it would be impossible to find a stronger one.
This matter had caused the great clans of the capital to rapidly increase their investment in the City of Steel, not doubling their investment, but seven or eight times, sometimes even ten-times.
This massive investment had caused the construction of the City of Steel to reach a new peak, and the speed of construction was on a completely different level from before.
Wang Chong walked out of his room, passing through the richly ornamented buildings, turning past the gardens, ponds, and transplanted flowers. At the open city gate, Wang Chong finally saw that familiar figure.
She was dressed in a long white dress, and her black hair cascaded down to her waist like a waterfall. As she stood at the city gate, her exquisite curves were on full display. At her side, an endless stream of carriages was dragging heavy loads of supplies into the City of Steel. She was only casually standing by the side of the carriage, her every movement composed and composed, like a beautiful fairy that had descended to the mortal world. This made the desolate and remote Wushang seem beautiful and bright, like a garden in full bloom.
"Xu Yi-qin!"
Wang Chong rejoiced, his excited voice echoing through the gates of the City of Steel.
That distant figure was a little unfamiliar, but also extremely familiar. After three months, Xu Yi-qin seemed to have grown even more enchanting. At this thought, Wang Chong couldn't help but smile.
Xu Yi-qin's body trembled and she subconsciously turned her head. The moment she saw Wang Chong, that graceful and elegant aura that seemed to have been nurtured by the Thousand Mountains Lake immediately became like the spring sun, bathing in the spring wind.
This smile was so enchanting that Wang Chong's footsteps paused, and he couldn't help but become a little absent-minded.
"Wang Chong!"
Xu Yi-qin strode forward. She made no attempt to conceal the joy on her face.
"This is the City of Steel you spoke of? It's even grander than what you described in your letter! "
There was a smile on Xu Yi-qin's lips. It was like she had been in the City of Steel for a very long time. Her eyes glowed as she gazed at the towering City of Steel, making no effort to conceal her admiration. Although she had imagined this City of Steel before coming here, when she saw it with her own eyes, Xu Yi-qin realized that it was even more stunning than she had imagined.
When she thought about how everything here was Wang Chong's handiwork, Xu Yi-qin couldn't help but feel even more admiration. That youth who had defeated her in chess at Deflecting Blade Manor had become even more dazzling, even more handsome. Everything that was impossible became easy in his hands. It was as if there was nothing in this world that he couldn't do.
"It truly is grand, but there are some things that only you can accomplish. Let's go. I'll take you around. In addition, you must be tired from this long journey. I'll have someone arrange a place for you to stay. "
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