Nangong Xue clenched her teeth and said, "Our Cult must have expended a lot of our military strength to take Liaodong. We should focus on recuperating now. If we fight with Huashan again … Meng … Meng Zhangmen's attitude is so resolute. I'm sure he's already prepared to die, just like his disciples. In battle, people who dare to risk their lives are the most difficult to deal with. Even if we succeed in taking them down, we'll suffer heavy casualties. Why take the risk of both sides suffering heavy losses? Huashan Sect is nothing compared to the vast foundation of the Hierarch. It's just a tiny place, a drop in the ocean. Why should we worry about it? First, we should prioritize peace. If they're stubborn, we'll just give up on them and let them live or die on their own. In any case, the existence of Huashan Sect won't affect our future interests … much. "
The Left Protector said, "Huashan is just a tiny sect. We don't need to worry about them. But whether they're willing to surrender is a small matter. It affects our Cult's prestige and reputation. We don't need the Hierarch to worry about dealing with them. Just leave it to me. I'm sure I'll be able to deal with those scoundrels. "
Nangong Xue was so anxious that her body trembled. She almost wanted to shout, "No!" But she also knew that if her attitude toward Huashan Sect was too warm, it would arouse Jiang Liechen's suspicions. Then it would be difficult to continue with this show.
Forced by the situation, in front of her Cult and Li Yijie, she chose to prioritize her Shixiong. But in his heart, waves of guilt that could topple mountains and overturn seas soared up, and he said to himself, I'm really an unfilial disciple. I'm simply terrible. Master has raised me for so many years, and I … I'm actually going to disregard the lives of him and all the other disciples because of my love? No wonder … Shifu expelled me from the Cult. Based on my way of thinking and style, which part of me deserves to be called a 'Righteous Disciple'? "
Seeing her lose her composure, the Xuan Shuang sighed inwardly. He had to cover for her again. He said, "You Protector was born in a scholarly family. You've never seen such a bloody scene. It's hard for you not to be nervous. You'll be fine after a few more sessions. "
Nangong Xue came back to her senses, but she didn't want him to make her sound so weak. She said, "No, subordinate never thought that our sect's foundation would be so big. Seeing this territory of power, I admire the Hierarch endlessly, and because of this I can't help but sigh. "Jiang Liechen heard her praise and could not help but smile.
Nangong Xue's heart was in turmoil. Ever since the Evil Blood Sect was established, they had swept through the Central Plains with irresistible force. This time, since they said they wanted to take Liaodong, they did not even carry out any superfluous strategic deployment; it was enough to show that these people were determined to win. Perhaps in their eyes, the loss of human life was just a tool to show off their victory, but since Nangong Xue had heard about it, she could not sit idly by and watch such a tragedy unfold.
On the other hand, if he took the risk to leave the Church and pass on the information, even if he succeeded, he would not have the chance to return in the future. Whether or not he could help Liaodong escape this disaster was also unknown. After all, the enemy's strength was tyrannical and was not something that ordinary people could contend against. The best outcome would be to inform everyone to retreat as soon as possible. At that time, he would still be able to occupy the empty cities and at least reduce the number of casualties. However, he would not have the chance to fulfill his promise to Manor Head Ping.
Comparing the two, it was really difficult to decide which was more important. For a moment, it really became a dilemma. Whatever the other three people said afterwards was like passing wind to her ears. She did not hear a single word.
After the meeting, the Left Protector spoke to her alone about the battle strategy. Nangong Xue had something on her mind. Although she tried her best to concentrate, she could not help but be distracted from time to time. Fortunately, the Left Protector was extremely patient. If there was anything that she did not understand, he would repeatedly explain it to her in detail. After nearly two hours, Nangong Xue finally heard the full story. Needless to say, this strategy could be said to be flawless.
With Jiang Liechen's strength, there was originally no need for him to have such a strategy. However, he had put in so much effort into it. No wonder the Blood Demon Sect was invincible. The key to war was to know one's own strength and the enemy's strength. Now that she knew the enemy's strategy, if she could pass it to the people of Liaodong, they would have a huge advantage against the enemy.
She locked herself in the room and hugged a pillow as she thought about it. If she stayed in the sect and kept a low profile, when all the people in the world were killed by Jiang Liechen, there would be no improvement at all. Manor Lord Ping definitely did not send her here as a spy to be a kind-hearted spectator.
She had hesitated several times and decided that she should try to pass the intel to Manor Head Ping so that he could bring people to help Liaodong. In just a short while, she rejected this idea. Manor Head Ping was a person who cared about his own interests. How would he be willing to send troops for some commoners who had no value to him? If things went badly, he would expose himself too early. It would be tough for him to continue in front of Jiang Liechen, so he would definitely not do anything. If she used the terrain to persuade him, Liaodong was huge and it was not a strategic location. Even if he gave it up, he would not feel any reluctance.
After thinking about it, she could not help but think about Li Yijie. If he was the one facing this matter, how would he handle it? Li Yijie's upright face instantly appeared in her mind. It was like she could still hear him talking about the righteous path.
However, there was at least one sentence that she agreed with, "No matter when or where, when people do things, they have to live up to their conscience." If she allowed the people of Liaodong to suffer, it would be a true betrayal of her conscience. If Li Yijie knew that his life was exchanged for with such a dirty deal, he would not care about it and would hate her selfishness.
If she wanted to leave the sect, it was best to do it in the middle of the night when the security around was the lowest. Nangong Xue waited in her room. She waited until it was late at night, but every moment seemed to be torturous. She quietly pushed the door open a crack and stuck her head out to take a look. Then she quietly walked out. When she reached the door, she wanted to quickly throw a few pebbles to knock out the disciple guarding the door. However, as soon as the pebbles were in her hand and before she could throw them, the disciple saw her and hurriedly greeted her.
Nangong Xue snorted in response. In her mind she imagined Jiang Liechen, Xuan Shuang and the others. She put on an extremely arrogant expression and said, "Open the door for me. I want to go out."
The disciple was neither servile nor overbearing. He said, "Right Dharma Protector, it is late at night and the dew is heavy. You should go back to your room and rest. Our sect does not have the custom of sending people out in the middle of the night. "Although his tone was respectful, the meaning behind his words was very clear.
Nangong Xue forced herself to remain calm. She coldly snorted and said, "Fine, I'll tell you. I'm afraid you'll be scared to death. The Vice Hierarch ordered me to do something. It is extremely important and cannot be casually revealed. It is an extremely urgent matter. That's why he told me to leave in the middle of the night. If I miss the time, will you be able to bear the responsibility? Hurry up and open the door for me. Get out of my way. "
The disciple bowed and said, "I was ordered to do so. I hope Right Dharma Protector will be magnanimous enough to forgive me. Please show me the Vice Hierarch's handwritten order. "Nangong Xue was slightly flustered, but her expression did not change. She said," What handwritten order? How come I don't know? When the Vice Hierarch gave me orders, he never mentioned anything about a handwritten order. "
The disciple said, "Whenever a subordinate goes out to do something, or enters or exits the sect's forbidden area, they must obtain the Hierarch's handwritten order before they can pass. This rule was set by the Vice Hierarch himself. How could he take the lead and not follow it? So … you're lying? Speak! It is late at night and you're sneaking around. What are you trying to do? "
Nangong Xue complained incessantly in her heart. She thought, "Xuan Shuang, oh Xuan Shuang, why did you set up that damn rule for no reason? What's so important about a handwritten order or not? "Because there were many spies in the sect recently, Jiang Liechen wanted to investigate thoroughly, but he did not have the time to do so. Xuan Shuang saw this and secretly devised a plan for him. That was why he set up this series of rules.
The disciple was certain that Right Dharma Protector had ulterior motives. He even suspected that she was not the Right Dharma Protector herself, but an enemy in disguise. How could this be? He immediately opened his mouth and shouted.
Nangong Xue struck out with her palm. Right now she had no choice but to knock him out first and then quickly escape. She did not expect that this' cicada shedding its carapace 'plan would be so difficult. However, she raised her palm. In an instant, Xuan Shuang's voice rang out from the side. He said coldly, "It was I who ordered Right Dharma Protector to go out and do some work. What other doubts do you have? What, are you going to interrogate me as well? "
Seeing Xuan Shuang, the disciple did not dare to be as arrogant as before. After all, in the Blood Evil Sect, Jiang Liechen had once said, "Seeing the Vice Hierarch is like seeing me in person." This child was an important figure in the sect. Although the disciple did not dare to offend him, he still remembered his duty. He said, "But Vice Hierarch, didn't you set up a rule that all subordinates must be verified by a handwritten order before they can enter?"
Xuan Shuang said, "The rule was set by me. I have the right to change it. Moreover, you seem to be deaf. I said that ordinary subordinates must be verified. He is the Right Dharma Protector of our sect. His status is very different. You don't have the right to stop him. What, if you don't move aside, do you really want to go to the Hierarch? We have an important matter to do, much more important than everything you have. If we are delayed, you will have to bear all the blame! "
The disciple hurriedly replied, "I don't dare, I don't dare." He took out a key and opened the door.
Xuan Shuang said, "He is not familiar with the surrounding terrain, so I will send him off. What do you think? "The disciple hurriedly shook his head and said," No, no. I wish the Vice Hierarch a safe journey. "As he said that, he enthusiastically brought over two horses and helped the two people onto them.
Xuan Shuang looked at Nangong Xue beside him. At first, the two of them were moving very slowly, as if they were really walking horses on the grassland. Only when they were some distance away from the sect's headquarters did he say, "Hey, you finally decided to listen to me and leave as soon as possible?"
Nangong Xue seemed to have woken up from a dream. She shook her head vigorously and said, "No, no. I am not running away …" Xuan Shuang continued, "You are informing them, right? Are you going to inform Manor Lord Ping or Martial Union about the attack on Liaodong? " Nangong Xue said, "This matter is meaningless to you, Manor Master Ping. But I... I can't watch so many innocent lives being destroyed just because of the Seven Malefic Demons' ambition."
Xuan Shuang snorted and said, "How do you know that the news is true? What if my Master suspects you and wants to use this method to test you? Won't you be exposing yourself? "Nangong Xue said," Then tell me, is the news true? "
Xuan Shuang was speechless. Logically speaking, Jiang Liechen would not hide anything from him, no matter how big or small the sect's affairs were. This made him truly feel the honor of being the Vice Hierarch. But Nangong Xue's identity was a matter of personal friendship. If Jiang Liechen could see that he was trying to cover up for her, he would also hide it from him. His heart was in turmoil and he said, "I don't know! Taking over Liaodong is indeed beneficial to him, but … "
Normally, Jiang Liechen treated people harshly. But today, he suddenly treated Nangong Xue so well. This was not a good sign. It was more like he was hiding a knife behind his smile. He frowned and pulled on the reins. At the same time, he pulled on Nangong Xue's reins and said, "Do you still remember your suggestion? Leave the Righteous Faction's spies alive and use them to pass on information. He doesn't even need to think carefully if he wants to eliminate the Righteous Faction. You will be there to facilitate it for him … It is entirely possible that he will silently carry out this plan … "
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