Chapter 315: A Turn of Events (Today's Chapter, 6.8k)

The shrill cries of sparrows brought the music to an abrupt halt.

[Illusion?]

【Where? 】

Chu Wujiang was surprised and used the secret art of voice transmission to ask Fairy Feng Yao.

He practiced the "Devil's Bliss Technique", so it shouldn't be possible for any illusion to deceive his soul.

Fairy Fengyao immediately replied:
[She possesses the ability of the zither heart, enters the Tao through music, and also integrates the Tianlong Sect's sect-defining martial arts "Tianlong Eight Sounds". ]

[She uses "Tianlong Bayin" as the foundation and also incorporates "Nightmare Heart Sutra", combined with the piano heart, it can make people obsessed with music and fall in love with each other unknowingly. ]

[This Miss Lingyun is very extraordinary. She must have a soul cultivation level at the Yin God level.]

Chu Wujiang suddenly thought of Madam Qiu Shui. Her "Beauty is a Disaster" would touch his heart from time to time and give him a wonderful feeling of love.

The two are husband and wife, and occasionally teasing each other can add a little fun.

But this Miss Lingyun, who was in charge of Xianlefang, did not need to show up in public. She only relied on the charm of her piano music to secretly harvest the sons of nobles in Taodu. She was truly extraordinary.

[How did the fairy figure that out? ]

This kind of silent move was the first time Chu Wujiang had seen it. He would simply misunderstand that this was a song that only existed in heaven and could rarely be heard in the world.

However, he didn't expect that the other party had already hidden murderous intentions without knowing it.

Even if he didn't fall in love with her, he would still think she was a rare musician in the world.

Fairy Fengyao replied as a matter of course:

[A phoenix gives birth to nine chicks, the first of which is the golden phoenix, who is good at music.]

[No music can be hidden from me. ]

[She played the piano just fine, she just used a trick! ]

Chu Wujiang then remembered that Fairy Feng Yao's nickname was [Phoenix Singing in the Ninth Heaven], so she was qualified to comment on Miss Lingyun's average piano playing.

While the two were communicating quickly, Miss Lingyun stopped playing the zither, and Governor Wu and Governor Zhou both looked at Chu Wujiang.

Governor Zhou asked hesitantly:

"Commander, what do you mean now?"

Chu Wujiang chuckled:
"This sparrow of mine doesn't have much ability."

"Haw!!!"

The sparrow screamed in dissatisfaction again, causing Chu Wujiang to quickly change his words:
"But it has a special ability. It is extremely sensitive to spiritual perception."

Governor Wu and Governor Zhou are not fools, and their faces suddenly turned gloomy.

Governor Zhou shouted angrily:
"Miss Lingyun, what do you mean?"

Governor Wu gave an order and the masters who were originally near Xianlefang rushed into the room.

With just one order, the top performer of Xianlefang would be killed.

Miss Lingyun said calmly:

"I'm just playing the piano."

Governor Wu snorted coldly:
"Don't talk nonsense. Do you mean that the commander-in-chief has wronged you?"

Miss Lingyun was calm and composed, as if she was not surrounded by a group of masters but a music hall full of distinguished guests.

"Of course I don't dare."

"I was born with a natural lyricist. The music I play always touches people's hearts and makes them cry."

"Is there any sin in this?"

If playing the piano touches the soul and makes people addicted, it is an ultimate experience. Both Governor Zhou and Governor-General Wu spent a lot of money to listen to the little tune.

However, the two men are in high positions with great power and profound martial arts skills, so it is impossible for them to be easily bewitched by music, and Miss Lingyun will not be foolish enough to attack them.

This time when entertaining Chu Wujiang, she only plucked the strings and tested gently, but did not take any direct action.

Governor Zhou snorted coldly:

"Bright words!"

"Can the commander-in-chief wrongly accuse you?"

Even though Miss Lingyun is the top star of Xianlefang and Xianlefang also has a backer, the county magistrate is not as good as the current one. Governor Zhou and Governor-General Wu will work together to find her and use the secret technique of the soul to bring her to justice.

Chu Wujiang smiled faintly and said:

"Miss Lingyun is really brave. No wonder she dares to confuse people in Xianlefang."

"The heart of the zither is born to seduce people's souls, so there is nothing wrong with this."

"But you also added "Eight Sounds of Heavenly Dragon" and "Nightmare Heart Sutra" in the middle, which doesn't make sense."

Miss Lingyun's face first hardened.

There are only a few people in this world who can detect that she uses the secret art of the soul and the skill of playing the piano. There are even fewer people like Chu Wujiang who can reveal the secret in one sentence.

I've never heard that Lord Longcheng is also proficient in music. It's incredible!

But Miss Lingyun was able to manipulate the sons of officials in Taodu by herself, so she must have some ability. She quickly calmed down and said with a smile:

"Your Excellency the Commander is joking."

"What is the Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds, Nightmare Heart Sutra, how can I know it?"

"You adults can see the clues. I really don't know how to fight."

Most warriors cultivate their spirits and souls, and they practice both martial arts and spirits. After all, without a strong body, it is difficult to cultivate a strong soul. The two complement each other.

However, in the Yin Shen realm, the soul will completely sever its connection with the physical body, becoming a free soul that can possess another body.

Governor Wu snorted coldly:
“Miss Lingyun does not know martial arts, but we can invite a master of spirit to test her!”

Miss Lingyun nodded and said:
"I am willing to be tested."

Chu Wujiang shook his head and smiled:
"No need to bother."

"Although the Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds are very secretive, they can still be detected through vital energy."

A large amount of energy emerged from Chu Wujiang's hands, forming four transparent energy walls that surrounded Room No. 1.

What an amazing vitality.

Governor Wu and Governor Zhou exchanged a glance. When a warrior cultivates to the Yuandan realm, his vitality will increase greatly, and he can use killing moves such as sword energy, vitality transformation, etc.

The vitality of a warrior in the Yuantai realm is only enough to strengthen weapons and create a little cold air, flames, etc.

Then in the Yuandan realm, the Yuan Qi can have various wonderful uses, and can be made into shells to hurt people.

But it is incredible that Chu Wujiang, who is of such great importance, has formed walls of energy made of vital energy around the room.

[It is said that Lord Long Cheng was still a warrior in the Body Tempering Realm a month ago. This is absolutely a lie.]

[A sixteen-year-old who has achieved great success in the Golden Elixir, even if he is a peerless genius, can only achieve this.]

Chu Wujiang chuckled and said:

"I have added spirits to the air wall. Once it is attacked by spirits, it will be stained with different colors and no longer transparent."

"Miss Lingyun, please play another song."

It didn’t matter that Chu Wujiang didn’t understand music. The sparrow on his shoulder was a real expert and immediately gave a solution to the problem.

What's even more terrifying is that Chu Wujiang used this air wall to form a cage. Even if Miss Lingyun wanted to escape by transforming her corpse into a corpse, she had no way to do so.

Miss Lingyun bit her red lips lightly; she knew she had met her match.

What should I do?
Just when she was at a loss, a voice like the sound of nature came to her ears:
[Lingyun, don't lie. I'll help you. ]

【Lord Yingxue! 】

Miss Lingyun showed a surprise, then agreed:
"No problem. I'm willing to play another song."

As her fingertips danced, the sound of the piano flowed out slowly, like a clear spring in the mountains, gurgling, clear and pure.

Miss Lingyun's performance was neither hurried nor impatient, and every note was just right, as if it was made by nature and equally intoxicating.

Governor Zhou and Governor-General Wu couldn't help but look around, but the surrounding air wall didn't change at all.

The smile on Chu Wujiang's face gradually disappeared.

【Fairy, what's going on? 】

Fairy Fengyao's face froze, and she said angrily:

[She asked someone to play for her, and that person was a real piano expert.]

[There are no more than ten women in the world who have such great musical skills. ]

[Either I use Phoenix Final Song to catch the person who is playing the role of a substitute, or I can only let the other party do what he wants. ]

Chu Wujiang shook his head and said:

[No need, since there are no more than ten people, we can verify the source and find out the other party. ]

【We will hold our ground for now.】

[Wenrou, this time it's your turn. ]

[Yes, Master. 】

Chu Wujiang's shadow shook twice, and then, under the concealment of his vital energy, he quickly rushed to Miss Lingyun's feet and hid secretly.

After the song was finished, Miss Lingyun looked directly at Chu Wujiang through the veil, with a smug look in her eyes.

Chu Wujiang chuckled:
"It seems that I have misunderstood."

"This small gift is just an apology."

"I hope Miss Lingyun won't take offense."

Chu Wujiang casually took out a snow ginseng pill and sent it to Miss Lingyun using his vital energy.

Miss Lingyun became polite instead:
"My Lord, you are very perceptive. I have no complaints."

Chu Wujiang then said with a smile:
"Then stand down."

"This Marquis and the two adults still have important matters to discuss."

Miss Lingyun stood up and saluted, her heavy clothes already soaked with sweat. If Master Yingxue had not come to the rescue, she would have been captured by the Governor's Office and tortured.

She quickly agreed and ran away like a rat crossing the street.

It's just that she didn't have enough martial arts skills and didn't notice that there was an extra shadow of her own.

Before leaving, the shadow said with some concern:

【Master, I will follow her. 】

[Master, be careful. That sparrow is very powerful. If I’m not around to protect it…]

Chu Wujiang chuckled and said:
[Don't worry, Sparrow is my guard. This is safer than when you are here.]

Tang Wenrou then secretly followed Lingyun away.

Originally, she practiced the "Sky Shadow Divine Art", which was already the best concealment technique in the world.

These days, the dragon energy that Chu Wujiang sent to the Tang sisters has helped them improve their concealment skills.

No matter where Lingyun goes, she cannot escape her Five Finger Mountain.

This is playing the long game to catch the big fish.

Instead, Governor Zhou coughed twice and said with a serious face:

"If the Marquis is interested in Miss Lingyun, I will send her to the Marquis's residence today."

"After all, the backer of Xianlefang is Zhengxin Academy in Yuzhou, and it has no control over Longzhou's territory."

"I have some friendship with Mr. Wen Zhao, so I can just write a letter."

"As the saying goes, beauty goes with heroes. My Lord, you also need someone to serve you in the military camp."

Governor Zhou tried to repair the cracks caused by the last attack on Fengyu Tower, so he was naturally generous and even planned to use the connections in the academy.

Zhengxin Academy is not one of the seven major academies. Governor Zhou was born in Yuanji Academy, so he is naturally much more noble.

Just a geisha.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if he used it to do favors?

Unfortunately, Governor Zhou didn't know that Miss Lingyun was a master in the Yin Shen realm. Although she looked harmless on the surface, she had many tricks up her sleeve.

Chu Wujiang chuckled and said:

"Governor, I always believe in voluntary participation."

"If Miss Lingyun is willing, I will be happy, but I cannot force her in any way..."

Before Chu Wujiang finished speaking, the sparrow suddenly cried sharply:
"Haw!!!"

Chu Wujiang quickly explained:

[Fairy, this Ling Yun has an extraordinary origin. A cultivator who can cultivate to the level of Yin God is a high-ranking official even in a large sect.]

[This Marquis just wants to take this opportunity to get to the bottom of this matter. ]

Fairy Fengyao said coldly:
[Marquis Longcheng, you don't need to explain to me. 】

【Sparrows chirp by themselves.】

Chu Wujiang's face twitched a little. It turned out that his wife was cuter.

He had no choice but to agree:

【Sparrows chirp by themselves.】

Governor Zhou was startled and laughed:

"If the Marquis likes it, that would be best."

"The rest of the matter will be handled by me."

"This sparrow is like a magpie. The louder it chirps, the happier it is!" You, a backbone of the prince's party, turn out to be a bootlicker.

Chu Wujiang nodded:
"Then I would like to thank the Governor for his kindness."

After all, Chu Wujiang intended neither to offend the King of Qin nor the Prince's party. He was still a member of the Prince's party in name, so this rift should be reconciled.

Besides, there is something wrong with Miss Lingyun, and we might be able to find some important clues.

After the matter of Governor Zhou was concluded, Chu Wujiang turned his gaze to Governor Wu and said seriously:

"Governor, I came here for the mermaids."

Governor Zhou said quickly:
"Since it is related to mermaids, it is better for me to avoid suspicion."

The governor nominally also had certain military powers. For example, the militia in the county governments across the country were under the charge of the governor.

But now they were discussing important military matters, so in order to avoid suspicion, he immediately left the room and went to discuss with Master Qin to send Miss Lingyun to Chu Wujiang's house.

The Chu family has been doing business in Longzhou for hundreds of years, so they naturally have real estate in Taodu, so they don't have to worry about having a place to live.

Governor Zhou wanted to leave, and neither of them tried to stop him.

But as soon as he left, Chu Wujiang's vitality quickly sealed off the entire room and put up two mute notes.

Governor Wu could not help but bow and say:
"My Lord, you may say whatever you want."

"Mr. Xuan Yun has already instructed me to entertain the Marquis well."

In terms of official position, Chu Wujiang was a commander, a high-ranking official of the third rank in the imperial court, lower than the governor.

But he himself is a marquis.

Therefore, in different occasions, there are often different names.

Now, Governor Wu, for the sake of His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin, received Chu Wujiang with the highest etiquette.

Chu Wujiang immediately helped Governor Wu up and said respectfully:

"Thank you for your highness the Prince of Qin's appreciation of me. I cannot bear the responsibility."

Governor Wu smiled and said:
"The Duke recommended the Marquis. We are all family members. There is nothing we cannot take on."

"There's nothing special about Miss Lingyun."

"If the Marquis wants to marry a wife or a concubine, I can help to arrange it."

Governor Wu was responsible for poaching people. When he saw that Governor Zhou had made up for the conflict caused by Fengyu Tower, he naturally set an ambush here.

"Thank you for your kindness, Governor General, but I have already made an engagement with the Lu family."

Chu Wujiang quickly waved his hand to refuse. Under Sparrow's supervision, he was more gentlemanly than a gentleman.

The Governor shook his head and smiled:

"It's nothing."

"There are no fewer nobles in Taodu than in Longcheng. If Lord Longcheng is interested, there are also many women in your Highness's mansion."

Chu Wujiang coughed quickly:
"Ahem, Governor, let's get down to business."

Governor Wu was not angry when he saw that Chu Wujiang refused to take the bait. He just planted a seed imperceptibly.

As long as Chu Wujiang realizes in the future that even if he falls out with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, he can still turn to His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin, that will be enough.

Governor Wu saw that his plan had been accomplished, so he stretched out his hand and said with a smile:
"Okay, Lord Longcheng, please speak."

Chu Wujiang reorganized his thoughts and started with the information about the King of East China Sea:
"The prince once said that a typhoon at sea is a strong wind that is rarely seen in a hundred years and is fierce."

"This typhoon is bringing with it huge waves. Zhenhai City may not be able to withstand such huge winds and waves."

"We must be on guard against the mermaids, who will break through the coastal defenses, cross the iron wall, and burn, kill, and plunder everywhere."

"So I beg the Governor-General to send more reinforcements to prevent any further incidents."

Longzhou is located in the southeast of the Tianming Dynasty. Zhenhai City is the largest port. The rest of the coastal line is more like a cliff, making it difficult for ordinary mermaids to pass through.

Even if there are a few experts who can fly into the air, they can only be used as surprise troops.

Humans have been fighting with the mermaids for countless years. Except for a few normal ports and fishing villages, other places have long been fortified.

The solid granite is stacked layer upon layer. Even a powerful Yuanshen warrior would need to consume a lot of strength to destroy such a fortress.

As for why the mermaids did not use guerrilla tactics and instead attacked the fortress honestly, it was not because they were stupid, but because they had the Holy Emperor's formation.

Even if a sea tide appears to suppress the Holy Emperor's formation, the mermaids must gather in groups to reduce the suppressing effect of the Holy Emperor's formation.

For example, when there is no tide, a mermaid rushes ashore and her strength will be weakened by 90%. When there is a tide, it will be reduced to 30%, but she still exists.

Once the mermaids gather in groups and the evil spirit spreads, the effect of this inhibitory force will be reduced by 10%, or even disappear.

unity is strength.

This is true for both the human and demon races.

The monsters came in groups and the army rushed forward. It was not because they were stupid, but a tactical choice.

Normally, the mermaids have to take care of the primary sea beasts and ordinary mermaids, fight from the lowlands to the highlands, and break through Longzhou’s defense line.

They attacked together in a mighty force, thus forming a great momentum and suppressing the Holy Emperor's formation.

Therefore, the human race established layers of defense mechanisms, waiting for the mermaids to come and die in Zhenhai City.

This has a bit of tower defense feel to it.

Governor Wu knew the key point. He hesitated for a moment and said:
"Lord Longcheng, I know that the mermaids are coming with great force this time."

"I have read all your memorials."

"Whether it's the mermaid leader Hai Yuan or their new general Ye Ming, they are both difficult characters."

"They are all peerless geniuses, and cannot be judged by common sense."

Chu Wujiang nodded repeatedly. He had seen from Fairy Feng Yao how cruel the orthodox peerless geniuses could be.

The nine phoenix blood in her body changes in many ways.

Fairy Feng Yao ranks tenth on the list of geniuses, and there are actually nine monsters that are stronger than her.

It's totally inhumane.

This time, Ye Ming and Hai Yuan, the two peerless geniuses of the merman, joined forces to kill, and their methods were naturally extraordinary.

Chu Wujiang said:

"The severe damage to the dragon veins in Yuzhou this time is proof that the mermaids' abilities have improved by leaps and bounds."

"If we don't send reinforcements, I'm afraid both Zhenhai City and Dinghai City are at risk of falling."

There are three lines of defense in Longzhou.

The first is the coastal defense line, with Zhenhai City as the central hub, suppressing the lowlands and not giving the merman army a chance to deploy.

If Zhenhai City falls, evacuate to Dinghai City.

There are a large number of villages around Dinghai City, with a sizable population, which is enough to enhance the power of the Holy Emperor's formation.

The third line of defense is Taodu and Longcheng, which are separated by Mangshan Mountain and are the first and second largest cities in Longzhou respectively.

So Chu Wujiang negotiated with Governor Wu to further mobilize the troops and send them to the front line to resist.

But Governor Wu shook his head:
"Lord Longcheng, I'm afraid this matter is not that simple."

"For the safety of Longzhou, this governor suggests that we defend Taodu and rely on the Holy Emperor's formation to suppress the mermen before making any plans."

"As the saying goes, a merciful army cannot be commanded. This time, we might as well sacrifice the two cities of Zhenhai and Dinghai!"

Chu Wujiang was shocked when he heard this, and said in disbelief:
"Governor, how can you be afraid before the battle?"

"If we give up the two cities of Zhenhai and Dinghai, the mermaids will seize the opportunity to attack and capture Taodu, and we will all become sinners."

"Even if we want to lure the enemy deep into our territory, we cannot abandon the fortress that we have built for many years without any reason!"

Since the mermaids were close to the inland, they were suppressed by the Holy Emperor's formation. Therefore, Governor Wu decided to exchange space for suppression, lure the enemy deep into the territory, and encircle and destroy them.

It has to be said that Governor Wu’s plan is not completely unfeasible.

But Chu Wujiang would never agree to this strategy.

If he wins, not only will he not get any credit, he may also be blamed.

Even if His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin appreciates me now and I am a member of the Prince's Party, it won't work.

There are no eternal enemies in politics, which also means there are no eternal friends.

Governor Wu saw Chu Wujiang's objection and quickly added:

"Lord Longcheng, I never said I wanted to sacrifice these two cities, but I hope to strengthen Taodu's defense."

"Use these two cities to stop the enemy."

"Only by making necessary sacrifices can we achieve final victory."

"Since the enemy has become stronger, we must first take conservative measures to prevent the enemy from taking advantage of the situation!"

"The mermaids took advantage of the typhoon to destroy Zhenhai City and Dinghai City."

"What's the point of sending more soldiers to the front lines?"

The Governor has a valid reason. He is a member of the Qin Wang Party and has fought against the Evil God King's Court in Yuzhou. He is not a scholar who is unfamiliar with military affairs.

He was a scholar at first, then joined the Qin King's camp and enlisted in the army, then took part in the imperial examinations, and step by step, with the support of His Highness the Qin King, he became an official appointed by the court.

So after learning the intelligence, Governor Wu decided to retreat hundreds of miles and defeat the mermaids!

The only problem is that there will be a lot of sacrifices.

The Governor's opinion is reasonable.

Chu Wujiang frowned, and the sparrow on his shoulder added:

[Longcheng Hou, you are wrong about one thing. Governor Wu is not so righteous. He is lying.]

Fairy Fengyao's words woke the dreamer up.

The phoenix is ​​a proud divine beast that cannot accept filth and therefore can see through most lies.

[What does the fairy mean? ]

Fairy Fengyao added:
【Think about the cost of losing Taodu. 】

Chu Wujiang suddenly understood.

The duty of the commander of Longzhou is to fight against the mermaids, but in addition to dispatching troops, Governor Wu’s real core responsibility is to protect Taodu.

For example, if Zhenhai City was captured, Governor Wu would not accept punishment.

Because Zhenhai City is a military battle point, we can adopt a retreat tactic and retreat to the inland where the Holy Emperor's formation has stronger suppression power.

The imperial court allowed the human race to retreat to a more advantageous defense line.

But the capital cannot fall.

This is the place with the largest population and the most popular population. Once it is captured by the enemy, the mermaids will definitely massacre a large number of people, and the normal dragon veins will suffer heavy losses.

The cost of maintaining the Holy Emperor's formation will be even greater.

Therefore, the court issued an order that if a governor lost territory, he must either fight to the death or behave himself with dignity.

Everything Governor Wu does is related to this law.

Chu Wujiang came to his senses and quickly retorted:
"Governor, it is precisely because the mermaids are coming with such ferocious force that we are trying our best to stop them in Zhenhai City."

"This is the best way to buy time."

Governor Wu was about to refute when Chu Wujiang whispered:
"I will never let Taodu fall. Please accept this soul seal, Governor."

"If Taodu is in trouble, I will definitely use the soul seal to rush to rescue him in time."

"With my divine soldiers, Taodu will never fall."

Divine weapon?

Governor Wu's pupils couldn't help but dilate.

If Chu Wujiang had a magic weapon, his say would be no less than that of the King of East China Sea.

Governor Wu took a deep breath:

"This Governor is willing to dispatch 5,000 Taodu Guards, no, 10,000 Taodu Guards, to Zhenhai City to assist."

[King of the East Sea, this is all I can do. 】

[You want to lure the enemy deep into your territory and destroy them, but the Marquis of Longcheng wants to keep the enemy out of the country. ]

[If Longcheng Hou's plan can be successful, Longzhou will suffer less damage.]

Chu Wujiang was delighted and said quickly:

"Write more to ask the Governor-General for help."

These 10,000 Taodu guards are much more elite than his own new recruits.

Governor Wu shook his head and said:

"You are too polite, sir. This is what you deserve."

"I have another gift for you, my Lord."

Chu Wujiang felt a little embarrassed.

After all, he had just accepted 10,000 Taodu guards, and it would be unkind to give gold coins to the governor again.

Chu Wujiang was about to refuse, but Governor Wu stopped him and said with a smile:

"Don't worry, my Lord. This is the treasure left by Fengyu Tower."

"The phoenix crown of the former empress." (Note: Chapter 222)
"This time, Longzhou's Fengyu Tower was confiscated, and I was planning to give these treasures to you, sir."

The sparrow on Chu Wujiang's shoulder shouted quickly:

【Quick, take it down. 】

(End of this chapter)