Su Cheng casually summoned a flying sword and rode it, carrying Dongfang Jue towards Lihe Pass.
Yu Lan, true to her virtuous wife style, simply watched without saying a word and silently followed behind.
About two hours later, even though he was traveling alone, he was the first to arrive.
From afar on the hillside south of the city, Su Cheng observed that Yong'an City was not lost at all; it was more likely a rebellion!
The city's defenses were formidable, resembling an impregnable fortress, and its location complemented that of Lihe Pass, forming a mutually reinforcing defensive position.
The mountain roads outside the city were mostly rugged, making it inconvenient for the army to move. The only main road was a dirt road only a few dozen meters wide, which became muddy and difficult to travel on rainy days.
If you want to take a city, you must do it in one fell swoop, otherwise you will be caught in a dilemma. If you are attacked from the side at this time, you will surely be defeated.
Su Cheng led Dongfang Jue to survey the surrounding area, which was on higher ground, and then asked a question.
"Jue'er, in your opinion, if we were to take this city, what would be the best course of action?"
Dongfang Jue was taken aback. Why did this seem like a test for her?
“Jue’er is not without strategy. If we launch a strong attack, we can surely win. But I fear the people in the city will suffer. Yong’an City is located on the frontier, far from the emperor. The people do not know the emperor, and local officials run rampant.”
"Jue'er pities the lives of the people in the city and wishes to bestow kindness upon them, hoping for lasting peace. If this is not the case, how is Jue'er any different from the rebels? If this continues, the officials will force the people to rebel, and the people will have no choice but to rebel. Wouldn't that be Jue'er's fault?"
"Although Jue'er is the General Who Guards the North, he is indeed competitive, but he is not a bloodthirsty person. He does not seek great military achievements, but only the stability of the foundation and the well-being of the people."
Su Cheng smiled and casually rubbed the little head next to him until his hand circled around and touched the ponytail before he realized that the feel was a little strange.
"Uh...sorry, it's just a habit..."
Dongfang Jue shook his head, surprised, and continued, "These are my heartfelt words, and I hope Sect Leader Su will offer his guidance."
Su Cheng couldn't hold back any longer. Dongfang Jue was being too polite, so he decided to tease her.
"I was just asking casually. If you hadn't said that, I was just about to throw a sword at you to help you break through the city."
"Sect Leader Su, please don't make fun of Jue'er."
The general, carrying a long spear, stood beside Su Cheng, his attitude as respectful as that of a student.
Even without saying it, Dongfang Jue knew he hadn't said anything wrong, because Sect Leader Su's favorability rating had already reached 47.5%!
Ever since she met Sect Leader Su, her favorability rating has never exceeded thirty!
"Bestowing favors upon the people..."
Dongfang Jue looked at Su Cheng, who was deep in thought, and asked curiously, "Sect Leader Su, is something wrong?"
"It's difficult, but I think if it were Jue'er, she could definitely do it."
Dongfang Jue looked on incredulously. What was Sect Leader Su doing?
"Sect Leader Su is still making fun of Jue'er. I wonder if there's any progress on the matter of breaching the city?"
Su Cheng seemed to suddenly wake up, and replied, "Not yet. I've finished looking at the terrain, but I still need to learn about the affairs of the city."
Dongfang Jue was taken aback and asked directly, "What does Sect Leader Su mean?"
"Let's go in and take a look."
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jue realized it was true!
If she were alone, she would never dare to do this. If she ventured deep into enemy territory alone and something went wrong, the consequences would be unimaginable.
But things are different now. With Su Xianren by her side, what is she afraid of?
"Alright, does Sect Leader Su have any way to get into the city?"
As a vital border town, Yong'an City naturally has a strong defensive formation, making it impossible to sneak in using ordinary methods.
Su Cheng smiled and waved his hand, signaling Yu Lan to take out the small mirror from last time.
As Yu Lan activated her magic, she opened her small mouth and said, "Miss Dongfang can hold onto Yu Lan's clothes."
In the blink of an eye, Yu Lan and the two of them appeared in the city.
"This treasure is truly amazing; it can traverse mountains and cross great formations in the blink of an eye."
Upon hearing this, Yu Lan smiled.
"This treasure is called the Earth-Rank Low-Grade Teleportation Mirror, which was given to Yu Lan by the sect leader."
"Elder Yu Lan, are you serious about this name?"
Who names their magic weapon "Low-grade Earth Rank"?
Dongfang Jue didn't even need the system to check; just a glance was enough to tell him it was most likely a top-tier immortal-grade item!
Dongfang Jue thought to herself, "Is Yu Lan guarding against her? Is she afraid that she will covet Sect Leader Su's magic weapon?"
"It is what the sect leader said. Although Yu Lan also has doubts, I think the sect leader would not lie to Yu Lan."
Upon hearing this, Su Cheng decided not to explain and steered the conversation back on track.
"Does Jue'er know anything about the people guarding the city, or the officials inside?"
Dongfang Jue shook his head: "The man guarding the city is a former official of my department, named Luo An. He is the garrison commander of Lihe Pass under my command. His strength is comparable to that of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, and he is skilled in using a pair of giant axes."
“He was a long-time minister of the King, and when Jue’er learned that his name was also on the list of rebels, she hesitated.”
Seemingly with a hint of guilt, Luo An was not a coward who craved wealth or power, and his actions today were unexpected by Dongfang Jue.
Otherwise, how could such a crucial pass be entrusted to him?
"Jue'er has a solution. I wonder if Sect Leader Su would be willing to lend Jue'er this magic weapon?"
"If we can get the soldiers of Jue'er's army into Yong'an City, we can work together from the inside and outside to break through the city gates and take back Yong'an City."
Dongfang Jue had no other choice; this was the best solution he could think of to avoid further casualties.
"Okay, but Jue'er, are you really not going to think of another way?"
Su Cheng didn't care. He was already numb to death. He could understand Dongfang Jue's pity, but understanding didn't mean he felt the same way.
Dongfang Jue had considered that Su Cheng would refuse, and she had also considered that Su Cheng would agree to lend it to her, but what did this mean?
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