North of Auspicious Light City, inside the Army of God's encampment.
Deng Mingqing stood on top of a tall tower, looking at Auspicious Light City. He looked to be in his fifties, but there was a trace of depth in his sharp eyes, making people unconsciously feel fear.
As the captain of the Army of God, he was different from Yan Xulun. His life was very simple, and he only ate some simple tea and plain food every day. He walked in and out, and he wore the most crude ramie clothes and woven straw sandals.
Even his current residence was only a very small brick house that could only fit a bed and a short table. Compared to some of the civilians in Auspicious Light City, it was much worse.
A trusted attendant walked up to him and whispered, "Captain, the wind is strong up here. Why don't you go back early?"
Deng Mingqing did not turn his head and said, "If you have something to say, say it here."
The trusted attendant opened a letter and said, "Military Marquis He just sent a letter saying that they have negotiated with the EsGods according to your instructions and have also set an agreement. Counting the days, they should be on their way to the Resting Land of the Gods."
Deng Mingqing nodded and said, "It seems that as long as there is profit, those EsGods are no different from mortals."
The trusted attendant said, "Yes, Military Marquis He said that Lin Chu's team has not sent back any news, and we don't know why the connection with them has been cut off. We don't know if something happened."
Deng Mingqing's eyes flickered and said, "It seems that Lin Chu has some ideas that he shouldn't have."
The trusted attendant tried to ask, "Should we inform Military Marquis He?"
Deng Mingqing said indifferently, "Don't worry about it, business is more important. As long as we succeed, no matter who Ying Chongguang's divine robe falls into, it will return to our hands in the end."
The trusted attendant thought for a while and said, "Captain, this subordinate is a little worried about those people from the Gods Recovery Association."
Deng Mingqing's eyes showed some cold mockery and said, "I know what they want to do, but without them, this chess game can't survive. When everything is settled, we will deal with them together."
At this time, he slowly raised his head and looked in the direction of Auspicious Light City. "Qi Hua, what will you do when you come down?"
In Xuanfu, after Xiang Chun made his decision, he left the Hall of Affairs and hurried to the Mount Qi Cave.
Daoist Quan, who was in charge of guarding the door, stopped him and said, "Senior Brother, Xuan Shou is in seclusion. You can't go in."
Xiang Chun took out a talisman from his sleeve and handed it to him. "I have something urgent to see Teacher."
Daoist Quan took it and looked at it. He said awkwardly, "Senior Brother, logically speaking, if you have an urgent order, I should let you in. But for the past two days, Master has taken care of you in advance. He won't see anyone …"
Xiang Chun said anxiously, "Junior Martial Brother Quan, I'm meeting Teacher today. This is a matter of life and death for the Governor-General Manor."
Daoist Quan could not help but hesitate.
At this moment, a soft chime came from inside the cave.
Daoist Quan's expression relaxed. He returned the talisman to Xiang Chun and stepped aside. "Senior Martial Brother, Teacher has come out of seclusion. Please come in."
Xiang Chun cupped his hands at him and strode into the inner room. When he arrived at the door of the inner room, he saw that the golden stone door was already open. He straightened his clothes and walked in. When he saw Qi Hua sitting behind the desk, he came forward and bowed. "Teacher."
Qi Hua said, "I haven't seen you so anxious in a long time. What happened?"
Xiang Chun said with a solemn expression, "The spy that teacher planted in the Divine Guard Army sent back some important news these days."
Qi Hua revealed a look of reminiscence. "Kid Qiao, it's been twenty years … Hmm, he wouldn't have sent a message if it wasn't something important. It wouldn't have made you so nervous. Speak, what's the matter?"
Xiang Chun took a deep breath. "Teacher, the Army of God has colluded with the EsGod of the Blood Sun Ancient Kingdom."
Qi Hua's expression didn't change. "Be more specific."
Xiang Chun calmed himself down. "The message said that after the three marquises of the Army of God left the mountain pass, they didn't stop the Spider God as they claimed. Instead, they went deep into Mount An and met with the remnants of the Blood Sun Ancient Kingdom. They told them the location of the Resting Land of the Gods and wanted to help them steal the power and authority left behind by the Blood Sun Ancient Kingdom."
He looked up and said uneasily, "But what happened after that? The Army of God definitely wouldn't have helped the EsGod for no reason. What are they going to do next? This disciple shudders just thinking about it. "
Qi Hua thought for a moment. "Where are these people now?"
Xiang Chun said, "The message said that they're heading toward the Resting Land of the Gods."
Qi Hua pondered for a moment. "The Resting Land of the Gods? I've read the letter you left behind before coming here. How's the search for Vice-Captain Ying's divine robe going? "
Xiang Chun hurriedly said, "Junior Martial Brother Zhang is searching there, but there's no news yet."
Qi Hua said, "Do you think he'll be able to find it?"
Xiang Chun hesitated for a moment. "Junior Martial Brother Zhang has never disappointed Xuanfu before. This time won't be an exception."
Qi Hua didn't comment. "Let's not talk about this for now. According to what you said, the three marquises of the Army of God and the EsGod are all in the same place?"
Xiang Chun said, "They should be. According to Teacher's informants, all the Army of God are moving together."
Qi Hua thought for a moment. "If that's the case, it'll be easy to solve this problem."
Xiang Chun hurriedly bowed and said, "Please instruct me, Teacher."
Qi Hua said coldly, "The three marquises of the Army of God are colluding with the Blood Sun Ancient Kingdom. This kind of behavior can be considered a traitor of the protectorate. I'll use the Plain Righteousness to kill these people."
Xiang Chun looked up in shock. "Teacher, you're going to use the Plain Righteousness weapon?"
Qi Hua said in a deep voice, "It's time to use it."
The Plain Righteousness weapon was a protective weapon that Xuanting had bestowed upon the Dongting Protectorate. Every protectorate in Tianxia had such a weapon guarding it.
In the past, this weapon had floated over the protectorates for many years, but after the Turbid Tide arrived, it could no longer be used from afar. Moreover, its power was gradually waning, so Xuanfu could only take it back. Even so, this weapon still possessed the power to destroy cities and countries.
Xiang Chun was puzzled. "But Teacher, the Plain Righteousness only has the power for one attack. Aren't you going to use it to deal with Zhu Que?"
Qi Hua shook his head. "Zhu Que has always been living in Auspicious Light City, not even in the barracks. I suspect that he might know something. Besides, as long as Zhu Que doesn't do anything harmful to the people of the protectorate, he's still a citizen of Tianxia. I won't take the initiative to attack him. Moreover, after the Turbid Tide, the Plain Righteousness has been somewhat unstable. I need to pacify it every day, but recently, it's become more and more irritable. It's time to use it."
He looked up and said in a deep voice, "If we can wipe out these traitors and EsGods this time, only Zhu Que will be left in the Army of God. If he's honest, then I'll treat it as if nothing happened. If he's still stubborn, then I won't let him go."
Xiang Chun suddenly thought of something and said anxiously, "But the power of the Plain Righteousness weapon is no small matter. If Junior Brother Zhang is there at this moment, if he's not careful …"
Qi Hua was silent for a while. "There are priorities."
Xiang Chun sighed inwardly.
Solemnly, he clasped his hands and said, "Teacher, this disciple is willing to go with the Plain Righteousness."
Qi Hua looked at him for a while but did not say anything.
Xiang Chun asked curiously, "Teacher?"
Qi Hua pondered for a while and finally said, "There's no need. As the head of the residence, there are many things that can't be done without you. This matter … I'll arrange for someone else to do it."
Xiang Chun was startled.
The Plain Righteousness had to be delivered through the air. In the residence, only Dou Chang and himself could fly. Dou Chang was still at the mountain pass and had not returned. He did not know who in the prefectural magistrate could choose to do this.
But since Qi Hua had said so, he could only accept it.
At this time, he clasped his hands again. "Teacher, there's one more thing. Junior Brother Xu has urged me many times about that son of the Ji family."
Qi Hua was silent for a while and waved his sleeve. A jade slip floated down from the table and landed in front of Xiang Chun. He said, "My method is not something that anyone can practice, so I've improved it a little. Take this jade slip to that son of the Ji family, but there are many obstacles. He has to walk his own path. Whether he wants to practice it or not, let him decide for himself."
Xiang Chun took the jade slip, bowed, and said, "I will pass on Teacher's words."
Qi Wei nodded and said, "Go ahead."
Xiang Chun bowed again and turned to leave.
Qi Hua waited for him to leave before calling, "Chen Song."
"Teacher, I'm here."
As the voice sounded, a man in a green robe walked out. He was about forty years old and had a very handsome face. There were many wrinkles at the corners of his eyes and his hair was slightly white. One could vaguely see that he was a very handsome man when he was young.
He looked at Qi Hua and said, "Teacher, is it … really okay for you to pass on the secret method to Ji Jie?"
Qi Hua said indifferently, "There's nothing wrong with it. Since your disciple has such aptitude, he's naturally qualified to practice this method. If you're worried, go back and teach him yourself."
Chen Song smiled bitterly and said, "Forget it, I'm already a dead man outside."
Qi Hua looked at him and said, "You heard what I said just now. This time, you'll go throw 'Su Yi' in my place."
Chen Song's expression was solemn. He cupped his hands and said, "This disciple understands." He put down his hands and said, "But Teacher, the turbid tide in the dense forest is thick. I'm afraid I'll lose my bearings and won't be able to find the right place.
Qi Hua said, "It's fine. Go to the storehouse and take the box of heartworms I left there. Heartworms from the same nest can sense each other even if they're thousands of miles apart. As long as Qiao Zhan is there, you'll be able to use the connection between the worms to find his location. "
Chen Song hesitated. "But if that's the case, once 'Su Yi' is thrown, that Brother Qiao you mentioned won't be able to survive."
Qi Hua said in a low voice, "You don't know what he's been through. He joined the Army of God just for this moment." He paused. "I've already passed on the method of controlling 'Su Yi' to you. I won't say anything else. Take the things and set out now."
Chen Song clasped his hands and bowed. He said solemnly, "This disciple understands."
Qi Hua watched him leave and was silent for a while. He looked up and thought to himself, "If we can eliminate these traitors this time, we'll be able to intimidate those with different intentions. The internal strife in the Protectorate will also be slowed down a little. Dong Ting will also be able to minimize some of the losses. If we can maintain this until the turbid tide dissipates and the flames of war are reignited, I won't let Teacher Yan down."
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