572: Chapter 21 Fief _1 572: Chapter 21 Fief _1 With the protection of Hidden Clothes, the journey was without surprise or danger.
Between each city domain, the checkpoints were very strict.
Traveling from Chiyang Prefecture to Sunshine County in a straight line required passing through ten prefectures.
Jiang Wang spent the entire journey cultivating and, with King of Qin Guang of Hell Has No Door, who could bring danger at any ti at his side, boredom was the least of his worries—at best, he was in constant suspense.
After entering Sunshine County, Jiang Wang sent the carriage driver back where he ca from and generously gifted the carriage to him.
The carriage driver received a handso reward for making the long journey and was overjoyed to get a carriage for free on his way back, bowing repeatedly and thanking Jiang Wang profusely.
Watching the carriage slowly move away, Yin Guan, having removed his Hidden Clothes, said, “You see, people are actually quite easy to satisfy.
And this world is so vast and richly endowed that it can feed everyone.
So why are there still so many people who live unhappily?”
Jiang Wang replied offhandedly, “What I’ve heard is that people are the hardest to satisfy.
The more they have, the more they want.”
Humans are the easiest to satisfy, and yet they are also the hardest to satisfy.
Yin Guan swiftly moved on from the topic, “We’ve reached Sunshine County, do you have any plans?”
“Leaving the country now would certainly be difficult,” Jiang Wang shook his head imdiately, “First, I’ll go back to Qingyang Town to take a look.
If I travel by carriage leisurely all the way to Sunshine County but don’t return to Qingyang Town and instead hurry to leave the country, it’s sure to arouse suspicion.”
Back in Bei County, he had already felt that Lin Youxie might be suspicious of him.
Now that he was truly involved in Yin Guan’s affairs, he had to be even more cautious.
“You’ve thought this through very well,” Yin Guan nodded slightly in approval of Jiang Wang’s plan.
Beiyaduwei had a wide array of thods for tracking their movents.
One of these thods relied on “national power.” It was also the simplest and most effective way to deal with “outsiders” like them.
This thod might sound mysterious, but its essence was quite straightforward.
Whether it was the cultivators of Qi Country, the common people, or even every blade of grass, they were all a part of Qi Country.
For “national power,” which is manifested in every aspect and walk of life omnipresently, the assassins of Hell Has No Door were undoubtedly outsiders.
After the national borders were put under martial law, although the protective great formation was not activated, a portion of its power was already employed.
Any action they took would leave a trace of being “rejected.”
Therefore, the escape of Hell Has No Door also depended on the “underground network” they had previously established in Qi Country for cover.
Otherwise, they would’ve been discovered long ago.
Hell Has No Door didn’t have a very long history, and although they had made many preparations for the assassination of Zhao Xuan, the underground network they had in Qi Country couldn’t possibly be extensive.
That was also why, back then, Yin Guan was determined to kill King Taishan to keep him from talking.
And Jiang Wang, who held a nobility title of Qi Country, was a lawful existence in this nation and furthermore a mber of the Qi Country’s ruling class.
The mystic “national power” would only accept him, not reject him.
Yin Guan, following Jiang Wang, could thus gain protection.
Both of them were clear on this point.
Yin Guan put the Hidden Clothes back on, following Jiang Wang to Qingyang Town.
Jiang Wang could not see his movents, and Yin Guan also did a good job of concealing his own aura.
But knowing the other man was right by his side,
“By the way, you said before that Hidden Clothes are useless against God Descending strong ones?” Jiang Wang asked.
“Its material and craftsmanship are perfect, enough to deceive the eyes and blend in with the environnt.
But within the sensing range of the God Descending strong ones, its significance is almost nil.”
Yin Guan stated, “Because God Arrives is like a god within the range of Spiritual Sense!”
According to Yin Guan’s explanation, against strong ones in the God Descending Realm, the Hidden Clothes’ ability to blend with the environnt indeed becos useless, because the “environnt” is under God Descending’s control.
“Perhaps you are not far from God Descending…”
Jiang Wang’s words were sincere; having witnessed Yin Guan’s several instances of action, he deeply felt the man’s power, which was far beyond any ordinary Outer Building strong one.
Yin Guan shook his head, “I’ve realized my potential too early.
If I proceeded step by step, it would be difficult to see God Descending.”
Although he was shaking his head and speaking a harsh truth, his expression bore no discouragent, and not even the slightest hint of regret could be seen.
He was firm in his choice and had walked this path to its current point.
And Transcendents are hard to co by, so has he ever faced a shortage of difficult situations?
“Once I get to Green Sheep Town, I will find a way to form a rchant caravan and expand trade routes to Zheng Country or Rong Country.
By then, you can blend in with the caravan.
With the presence of Hidden Clothes, your chances of slipping through are quite substantial.
It’s highly unlikely that every Border City will have a God Descending Realm cultivator in residence, and even if there is one, they won’t necessarily conduct the investigation personally,”
As Jiang Wang walked, he spoke, “An overly complicated plan lacks feasibility.
I have the Hidden Clothes; I might as well take advantage of its strengths.
This is the preliminary idea.”
Yin Guan neither approved nor disapproved of the plan, simply stating, “There’s no need to rush.
Right now, most of Yama are in Bi Yu County, and Yue Leng has been lured there too.
The border will be relatively relaxed.”
Jiang Wang paused his steps briefly before continuing forward.
He had long since witnessed the mont when Yin Guan ruthlessly killed King Tai Shan and had ntally prepared for such actions, using other Yama to create opportunities for escape.
Thus, he said nothing.
But Yin Guan noticed even the subtlest of emotional changes.
His voice inquired, “You seem to disdain such actions?”
“This is your own choice, they are your subordinates and strangers to .
It is neither my place nor my wish to judge,” Jiang Wang said.
“So you still disdain it.”
“Are you the type of person who cares about others’ opinions?”
Yin Guan laughed twice but said nothing else.
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As soon as Jiang Wang set foot in the domain of Green Sheep Town, he felt a sense of relief.
This wasn’t rely a psychological feeling; it was an actual sensation of reality.
This was his fiefdom, protected by the laws of Qi Country and recognized by all parties involved.
Theoretically, he possessed ultimate power and freedom here, second only to Emperor Qi.
Of course, if the prefectural governance issued an official decree, he would have to bow his head.
But essentially, that could be considered the pressure of Emperor Qi’s authority.
Every blade of grass here acknowledged his rule.
Due to the “recognition” of his fiefdom, Jiang Wang could exert much more power in Green Sheep Town than elsewhere.
However, with his current strength, such a slight “boost” had beco almost negligible.
Wildflowers dotted the roadside when he left Green Sheep Town, but now that he had returned during the winter months, frost had killed them all.
The townspeople he occasionally encountered along the way looked healthy enough, giving Jiang Wang a rough idea of how well Dugu Xiao was managing the town duties.
Jiang Wang specifically took several detours within the town’s domain to gain so understanding before heading to the town center.
As per his arrangents before leaving Green Sheep Town, Dugu Xiao was responsible for daily town governance, while Xiang Qian served as a deterrent with his Transcendent martial prowess.
If Zhang Hairuo stayed, then regular Transcendent military power remained.
If he left, so be it.
He wasn’t soone Jiang Wang counted among his core team.
In his own fiefdom, Jiang Wang enjoyed a rare relaxed deanor.
Upon entering the town hall, a man with a scruffy beard and an uncle’s appearance was lying on a chair in the courtyard, soaking up the sun.
Who else could it be if not Xiang Qian?
Ti seed to stand still for him alone, as if nothing had ever changed.
Jiang Wang intentionally looked up at the sky, noting that at this ti, there didn’t seem to be enough sun for basking.
The guy was probably just too lazy to move.
Jiang Wang was about to tease him a little.
But suddenly, the man on the recliner jumped to his feet.
His eyes sharpened, scanning the surroundings as if searching for sothing.
“My flying sword tells it senses danger,”
This was the first thing Xiang Qian said after Jiang Wang’s return to Green Sheep Town.
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