Uncle Chen came back with Zhou Tiezi. Zhou Tiezi saw with his own eyes that Uncle Chen was chased out by the people from Tian Xing Sect.
He didn't know what Uncle Chen did to anger Tian Xing Sect, but he was afraid.
It didn't take long for them to come and go. Yuan Gang, who was waiting outside, asked Zhou Tiezi a few questions before accompanying Uncle Chen into the courtyard.
Niu Youdao was waiting in the courtyard. He wielded his sword and guarded the messy chessboard in the pavilion. The white and black pieces were in a mess.
The two of them entered the pavilion, and Niu Youdao turned around and smiled, "You're back."
Uncle Chen said expressionlessly, "I did as you said."
Niu Youdao said, "You didn't meet Wen Xinzhao, did you?"
Uncle Chen said, "No."
Niu Youdao asked, "How did Du Yunsang react?"
"She didn't …" Uncle Chen explained the situation in detail.
"Thank you for your hard work." Niu Youdao said politely, and gestured for him to go back and rest.
Uncle Chen didn't stand on ceremony, he turned around and went back, but he was still suspicious.
He now understood what Niu Youdao wanted to do, but he didn't understand how Niu Youdao knew about Chen Tingxiu's movements in Wan Shou Sect, and how he was so sure that he wouldn't meet Wen Xinzhao. It seemed like he already knew that Chen Tingxiu wouldn't be angry with him.
When Chen Tingxiu went, who she would meet, who he wouldn't meet, Daoye seemed to know everything like the back of his hand, as if everything was arranged by him.
And that Wan Shou Sect's Zhou Tiezi, judging from the recent situation, and the way he met Yuan Gang just now, why did it seem like he had been bribed by Niu Youdao?
Daoye didn't do anything else, but it seemed like everything was under his control.
He thought about how he went to Du Yunsang and scolded her because of the so-called "poisoned tea".
Now that Uncle Chen had regained his senses, he was still a little baffled by his own actions. Because of this, the more he thought about it, the more shocked he became, and the more he felt that this Daoye was a little unfathomable.
In the pavilion, Niu Youdao pointed his sword at the chessboard and flicked out a black chess piece. The chess piece fell to the ground with a crisp sound, mixed with his voice, "The two Chen faces each other. If Uncle Chen comes back alive, Chen Tingxiu's life will come to an end."
Yuan Gang stared at the black piece that had stopped after bouncing on the ground.
The scabbard casually fiddled with the chess pieces on the chessboard a few more times before Niu Youdao said slowly, "I'm sure that Shao Pingbo will make a move in the near future. Inform the Northern Region and keep in touch. Report to me immediately if there are any abnormalities. This time, we can't let this bastard escape!"
…
The mountain was high and the road was long. Deep in the shade of the trees by the roadside, a dozen or so people were sitting and resting. They were the people from the Heavenly Way Sect who had come to carry out the second phase of the plan.
A golden wing descended from the sky and dove into the dense forest.
Soon, a disciple came back with a translated secret letter and presented it to an old man sitting cross-legged with both hands. "Second High Priest, a message from the sect!"
The old man's name was Cheng Yuandu. He was over a hundred years old, but he still looked like he was in his fifties. His hair was as black as ink, and his skin was as fair as jade.
The Heavenly Jade School had two surviving Elders, both of whom were Peng Youzai's Martial Uncles. Over the years, their cultivation base had reached a considerable level. They received the support of the entire Heavenly Jade School, which was the greatest deterrent to the outside world.
The two High Priests had long since delegated their authority to their juniors. After serving the school for many years, they were qualified to not do anything else. They were served by dedicated personnel, and the school's various resources were fully supplied. All they needed to do was focus on their cultivation. Unless it was a matter of great importance to the school, the disciples would not disturb them and ask them to leave the mountain.
After reading the secret letter, Cheng Yuandu stood up and said, "Message from the sect. There's been a change in the situation. We're to rush to the destination day and night."
The so-called change in the situation referred to the fact that Chen Tingxiu had sent a message back to the Heavenly Jade School, saying that Niu Youdao had colluded with the Sect Leaders of the three major Yan sects. No one knew what would happen next. Since Chen Tingxiu couldn't do anything to Niu Youdao, the Heavenly Jade School brazenly launched the second phase of their plan. They were to rush to the destination immediately and prepare for an assassination!
"Yes!" The disciples who stood up cupped their fists and accepted the order.
…
In the Northern Province's Provincial Governor's Mansion, Shao Sansheng strode into the study and presented the secret letter to Shao Pingbo, who was writing on the table. "Eldest Young Master, the Heavenly Jade School sent a message."
Shao Pingbo didn't raise his head. He continued writing and asked, "Have you found the whereabouts of the Shangqing Sect?"
Shao Sansheng shook his head. "There's no news. We don't know their whereabouts. It seems that they've cut off all contact with the outside world."
After he finished writing, Shao Pingbo took the secret letter but didn't rush to read it. Instead, he muttered to himself, "Where can Niu Youdao arrange for the Shanghai Sect?"
"Will Niu Youdao care about the life and death of the Shangqing Sect?"
"He doesn't want to, but Zhao Xiongge has stepped in. Since Zhao Xiongge can make the Shanghai Sect go to Wanxiang City to look for him, he must have made arrangements. Otherwise, wouldn't it be child's play? Zhao Xiongge will definitely give the Shanghai Sect an explanation. Faced with such an expert in the cultivation world, and one that the other party cares about, Niu Youdao wouldn't dare to fall out with him. He's afraid that it'll be difficult for him to refuse. This Zhao Xiongge has always been connected to the Shangqing Sect. It's a pity that I can't use him. "
Shao Sansheng tried to remind him, "Niu Youdao's base is in Nanzhou. Could he have secretly arranged for them to be sent to Nanzhou?"
Shao Pingbo said, "I actually hope that Niu Youdao will arrange for the Shanghai Sect to be sent to Nanzhou. But he won't bring about his own destruction. Let's not talk about others, the Heavenly Jade Sect will first take the opportunity to make a fuss. This person can let his married wife stay by my side for many years. He knows that I want to make a move on Tang Yi, but he doesn't care. This shows how cold and heartless this person is. This kind of person is too rational. He won't dig his own grave. If it's a dead end, it's useless for Zhao Xiongge to force him. He should have arranged for the Shanghai Sect to be sent to another place, but where? Jinzhou or Qi State? Zhao Xiongge doesn't dare to get involved with the Shanghai Sect. And the places that Niu Youdao is familiar with and has connections are only these two places. Where else can it be? Have people pay more attention to these two places. "
"Yes!" Shao Sansheng replied. He wanted to say something but then hesitated, "Young Master, shouldn't you take a look at the news from the Heavenly Jade Sect first?"
Shao Pingbo collected his thoughts and looked at the secret letter. When he saw the contents of the secret letter sent by the Heavenly Jade Gate, he was so shocked that his hair stood on end. He stood up abruptly and widened his eyes. Then, he bowed and raised his sleeve to cover his mouth, coughing incessantly. His complexion changed drastically as he coughed.
Shao Sansheng hurried to his side and patted his back with a troubled expression.
According to the contents of the secret letter, Niu Youdao had visited the three biggest sects of the Yan Kingdom and the three biggest sects of the Han Kingdom in the Wan Shou Sect. He had met with the leaders of the six sects, and he had talked with each of them for at least half an hour.
The Heavenly Jade Sect said that this was not normal. If there was nothing that could move the six sects, the Sect Leaders of the six sects wouldn't have talked with a mere Niu Youdao for so long. Peng Youzai admitted that even with his status, he wouldn't be able to take up as much time as the Sect Leaders.
The news from the Heavenly Jade Sect could be considered as a reward for the other side's warning. At the same time, they were reminding the other side whether Niu Youdao was planning to harm the Northern Province.
The Heavenly Jade Sect did not want to see Niu Youdao take advantage of them. At the very least, they did not want to see Niu Youdao using the Northern Province's interests to please the six major sects. If the three major Yan and Han sects were happy, the Heavenly Jade Sect was worried that they would be in trouble. Hence, they urgently reminded the other side to make preparations.
If the Heavenly Jade Sect could see that the situation was bad, how could Shao Sansheng not understand when he read the secret letter? The Northern Province was sandwiched between the six major sects. There were so many major sects in the world. Of all the major sects, Niu Youdao just had to pick the six major sects. It was hard not to suspect that he was targeting them.
Truth be told, Shao Sansheng felt his scalp go numb when he read the letter. He was worried that he would provoke Shao Pingbo, so he didn't dare to show it to him. However, he had no choice but to let Shao Pingbo know about such an important matter. Sure enough, he had provoked Eldest Young Master and caused his old illness to relapse!
Shao Pingbo's face alternated between white and red as he panted. He loosened his sleeves, which were stained with blood. He slammed his fist on the table and said, "That bastard wants me dead this time!"
Seeing the corner of his mouth turn red, Shao Sansheng hurriedly handed him a cup of tea. "Eldest Young Master, please don't be impatient. I'm just going to meet him. Perhaps it won't come to that."
Shao Pingbo used the arm that held the letter to block the teacup. He shook his head and said, "I regret letting Lu Shengzhong act rashly and alerting the enemy. I'm afraid he already knows that I've made a killing move against him and that I've taken advantage of the situation to stir up trouble in Nanzhou. He knows that this is a situation of life and death. If I don't fall, he will fall. How could he not fight me? Since he went to the six great sects, it's definitely not a simple visit. He must have a purpose. "
Shao Sansheng said, "Perhaps he's going to the Heavenly Jade School?"
Shao Pingbo turned around and asked angrily, "What if he went to meet the three great sects of Korea? There's no need to deceive yourself and others! In Nanzhou, the Heavenly Jade School was merely bewitched by me. Even if Niu Youdao wants to build up his strength against the Heavenly Jade School, it's impossible for him to do so in the short term. Before he has the power to replace the Heavenly Jade School and cover Nanzhou, he can't kill them. That's not in line with his interests! This time, he's definitely coming for me. "
Shao Sansheng was also on tenterhooks. He asked, "Young Master, the six great sects are above the Yan and Han Kingdoms. They're part of the Misty Pavilion. How can we listen to him?"
His knowledge of the situation was limited. Even Chen Tingxiu, who was in the Myriad Beasts Clan, couldn't figure it out. Shao Pingbo couldn't make a judgment either. However, there was one thing he was clear about. "That guy won't do useless things. If he can go to the six great sects, he must have some confidence! It's a life and death situation. It's fine if he doesn't make a move this time, but once he does, it'll be a thunderous strike against me! "
As he spoke, he clenched his fists and placed them on the table. He lowered his head and closed his eyes. "Old Shao, there are a few things I need you to prepare. First, prepare for the evacuation of those students who have shown their potential after the training. In this chaotic world, having a group of capable officials is the capital to rise again. Second, check our evacuation route personally. It's our last chance of survival. We can't leave it to others. Third, in the Qi Capital, according to some signs when I was here, I felt that the Waning Moon Pavilion's management of the Qi Capital was not ordinary … Contact the Waning Moon Pavilion and ask them to send elite people to receive us. Tell them that we're going to escort a group of important people who are related to the overall situation of the Qi Capital. The Waning Moon Pavilion will definitely pay attention to it. "
After saying that, Shao Pingbo waved his hand weakly. "Go and do it!"
They were making preparations for the destruction of the Northern Prefecture's foundation! Shao Sansheng's voice trembled. "Young Master, the situation is unclear. Why do you have to make such arrangements?"
Shao Pingbo's face turned ferocious. "The Northern State is my blood and sweat for many years. How can I give it up so easily! However, since things have come to this, it's never wrong to prepare for the worst. "
Shao Sansheng thought about it and nodded. He then asked with concern, "Should we inform the Old Master?"
Shao Pingbo was silent for a moment and shook his head. "No. We can't let Father know. If anything happens, we'll need to use Father to paralyze them if we want to escape successfully."
Shao Sansheng's eyes widened slightly. He said in disbelief, "Are … are we going to sacrifice the Old Master?"
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