Everyone, without exception, adopts an attitude of avoiding him.
Very few people know.
Nalan Qiutong actually has a pair of very beautiful eyes.
"Chen Chong has already entered the mansion."
The Flower Master slightly turned her head, instinctively looking outside the mansion, where Lord Shadow and a group of Hook and Clamp Masters were currently stationed.
The Teleportation Array has already been closed.
Of course...
For experts at this level.
The Teleportation Array is aningless.
If Chen Chong wishes, he can activate his Divine Skills to Cross the Void, and return to Xuanbei Pass in no ti.
But his willingness to cooperate, compromise, and co to the Crown Prince Mansion already shows Chen Chong’s attitude.
"Entering the mansion is indeed a good thing."
Nalan Qiutong murmured quietly: "But... I have a bad feeling."
The reason this mansion is built against the mountain.
Is for tranquility.
Tranquility is good; tranquility ans no one is around.
Many don’t understand why the Crown Prince likes such a place? After all, a mansion that is large but unoccupied... will appear much like a ’prison.’
But this is precisely the reason for the Crown Prince’s affections.
He just likes it here like a prison.
On a daily basis.
This prison holds no prisoners.
But when guests arrive... prisoners are found.
"Though Master resides in the Imperial City, with Lord Shadow guarding here, even if Chen Chong uses Divine Skills, he could not directly break free of the Great Array."
The Flower Master frowned and said: "The Array Patterns of this ’Black Stone Mansion,’ both you and I can activate, and at critical monts, we both can exert force..."
Normally.
They naturally have no right to contend with Chen Chong.
But in this mansion, under specific conditions, the force they contribute will also beco an iron chain, sealing the beast.
"That’s the reasoning."
A sigh ca from the eaves.
Nalan Qiutong suddenly dangled down, her long hair cascading like a galactic waterfall suspended.
"..."
The Flower Master, wearing a mask, looked at her close-by junior sister, not knowing what to say.
"Senior Sister, do you think we should make further arrangents over at Xuanbei Pass?"
Imrsed in the Xuanwei Technique deduction, Nalan Qiutong abruptly spoke.
"Further arrangents..."
The Flower Master puzzled: "Wasn’t it already completed?"
"In the earlier secret dispute, the Buddhists have already won."
Nalan Qiutong regrettably said: "Mi Yun is more formidable than I imagined; he dared to et Chen Chong directly... at this mont, he might have already fled away, perhaps back to Fan Yin Temple."
She knew clearly.
Currently staying in Xuanbei Pass, there should be no big fish left.
As for Venerable Bliss...
Nalan Qiutong was never interested in him.
When she goes fishing, she always aims to catch the biggest!
"But since there will be a fight, can there be only one?"
Nalan Qiutong’s eyes flickered, earnestly saying: "Since Mi Yun dared to et Chen Chong... it indicates their relationship is not simple..."
"Sister... what are you going to do?"
The Flower Master beca a bit anxious: "Master did instruct that if Chen Chong is willing to return to Qian State, we must not act on our own."
"Don’t fret, don’t fret..."
"What I want to do is very simple."
Nalan Qiutong raised an eyebrow, smiling: "Since Chen Chong has entered the mansion, many things are beyond his control now. Moreover, his connection with the Buddhists, it’s irrefutable; prior admissions at the hall, Senior Sister has heard it all. This matter can be significant or minor..."
The Flower Master pondered.
Whether sothing is a major or minor matter often depends on specific circumstances.
The Crown Prince has long been wary of Chen Chong’s title as Three States Iron Cavalry Lord...
This change in Xuanbei Pass due to the matter of rejecting orders, involving "Tongfo," is already a major case...
To quell the discussion, to leave the Crown Prince Mansion.
The best way for Chen Chong is to hand over the military power of the three states.
After years of cultivation.
Now in Yuan Province, Yu State, Wu State, the banditry has been contained.
Although these three states remain barren, they are a promising undeveloped land for the future.
"So things, sooner or later, are going to happen, so let them happen sooner."
Nalan Qiutong narrowed her eyes, softly speaking: "I want to start a fire within Xuanbei Pass, so that this young man who attained great success as Great Pillar Country, might see the current situation clearly."
...
...
"Quickly!"
"Faster!"
Xuanbei Pass, the horses raged wildly, the night fire flickered.
The East Alley, which had recently settled into peace, erupted in chaos once again tonight.
Many Hook and Clamp Masters scurried within the night’s veil.
But their role in this giant city is not significant... Led by Han Li, originally stationed at Xuanbei Pass and defending the city, and Chen Chong’s north-advancing Iron Cavalry, are the true masters of this giant city. Over nearly two hundred days, despite so conflicts, both sides have generally stayed peaceful, minding their own businesses.
Just a few hours ago.
Both sides were still fighting side by side, clashing outside Xuanbei Pass, and crushing the largest demon tide recorded in history.
After the battle.
Du Yunzhong, Jian Qingqiu, gathered for drinks.
It ant gathering together to smile off grudges.
These two, united by their mutual animosity due to "Nalan Qiutong", quickly beca close, almost engaging in friendly banter, entrusting each other with their lives as "old acquaintances", not caring about trivial matters.
Pulled in strongly by Jian Qingqiu, Yun Ruohai also joined them, indicating that he would no longer mind the previous use of water torture.
Past grievances resolved, all rejoiced.
Even their leading commanders put aside all concerns, and his followers did even more so, taking off armor, drinking in revelry. Li Kingdom has nine provinces, but those who joined the army and ca north to Xuanbei Pass mostly hailed from impoverished regions of the northern five provinces, united as "one family", after fighting bloody battles and overcoming life threats, they finally dropped all guards.
It’s just a pity.
All peace in this world cos brief.
All beautiful monts never last long.
Just after finishing a grand feast.
An urgent order ca from Qian State.
Jian Qingqiu, who fell asleep at the City Lord Mansion, was startled awake by a sharp vibrating sound of a Flying Sword.
He opened his eyes suddenly, only to see a tall figure already at his bedside.
"Commander Lord..."
Jian Qingqiu rubbed his aching forehead, unable to resist speaking.
"Awoke."
Han Li stood expressionless at the window, wiping the Flying Sword as his fingers moved forcefully, pinching together, rubbing the sword’s edge.
Sizzle.
Sizzle.
The Flying Sword brushed out golden sparks under his fingers.
Outside, the moon was bright.
Vaguely, mixed horse hooves and cries echoed repeatedly.
"What is... happening?"
Jian Qingqiu forced down confusion, stood up, and looked at the Light Fire extending from the City Lord Mansion to East Alley, burning a long line towards the West Alley. What happened tonight to cause such commotion, even bigger than the previous day’s capture of the Buddhist traitors?
"Qianzhou Order."
Han Li calmly spoke: "Chen Chong has ’Tongfo’ suspicion, overnight arresting the Buddhist traitor Du Yunzhong, detaining all Iron Cavalry within Yuzi Camp and Camp Cang inside Xuanbei Pass."
"???
Jian Qingqiu widened his eyes, filled with disbelief.
"No..."
He shook his head vigorously, confirming he wasn’t still drunk from too much alcohol.
"Lord, what did you just say?"
With a smack.
Jian Qingqiu slapped himself, then activated his ntal thod to dispel all the alcohol’s effects.
Though still slightly muddled.
But he was sure that he had sobered up.
He looked at Han Li again, seriously: "Who did you say was Tongfo just now..."
"Chen Chong is Tongfo."
Han Li rubbed the Flying Sword with his fingers again, his fingertip from the hilt to the tip, repeating: "Qian State orders us to temporarily take over the entire Xuanbei Pass..."
"What is happening..."
Jian Qingqiu’s expression grew increasingly complex.
"Now."
Han Li gazed aningfully at his most capable subordinate: "Yun Ruohai has already gone to detain Du Yunzhong, do you want to co along?"
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