The ancestor's expressionless face startled Li Baiqiu's father, but since the ancestor had already spoken, he could not utter another word. So he frantically winked at Li Baiqiu, urging him to retract his previous statement.
But Li Baiqiu spoke without fear.
"This afternoon, I discussed with my lord for an entire afternoon and came to the conclusion that my lord has the ability to conquer the world, and our Li family can rebuild its glory under his command."
"reason."
The ancestor showed no other expression, coldly uttering two words.
"My lord possesses the legacy of the ancestor Hu Hai."
These words shocked everyone present, astonished that a good-for-nothing like Zhao Zheng had actually obtained such an important inheritance.
A hint of surprise flashed in the ancestor's eyes, but he did not show it and continued to speak coldly.
"not enough."
Clearly, this is not enough for the Li family to place all their hopes on one person.
"Our lord now commands a million miles of fertile land, and half of the Central Plains has already been brought under his control."
Li Baiqiu dropped another bombshell, causing everyone present to gasp involuntarily.
Someone who has only been away from the capital for two years has actually built such a powerful force.
Putting everything else aside, this force can be said to be able to rival the Northern You Empire.
This is precisely the time for the Li family to demonstrate their abilities.
It was observed that many members of the Li family instantly changed their minds and began to acknowledge Zhao Zheng's abilities.
After all, if someone is incompetent, they would never be able to conquer such an empire.
However, the ancestor remained calm and shook his head slightly.
"The Li family can provide strong support, but it's still not enough to make them fight tooth and nail."
The Li family patriarch softened his tone, clearly indicating that he also highly regarded Zhao Zheng. However, given his limited lifespan and the current state of the Li family, the patriarch dared not easily grant his approval.
Seeing this, Li Baiqiu gritted his teeth, looked around, and then spoke loudly again.
"Zhao Zheng has a mysterious army that roams the entire Western Desert. This army is the same one that defeated the Northern Nether Wolf Cavalry in a direct confrontation half a year ago. According to the intelligence I have, this army has no fewer than 50,000 men. Moreover, Zhao Zheng now has a Venerable-level expert protecting him on both sides."
As soon as he finished speaking, General Chen, who had been silent all along, spoke up, echoing Li Baiqiu's words.
"Ancestor, based on my senses, there were several Venerable-level experts present in the Yan Prince's mansion at the time. There was even an aura that made me feel extremely oppressed. I suspect that the owner of that aura was..."
General Chen dared not continue, as his speculation was already quite frightening, considering there were only five supreme beings on the entire continent.
These five are among the most powerful beings on the entire continent.
Can you guarantee that?
The Li family patriarch's eyes sharpened instantly, a strange anticipation creeping into them.
General Chen remained silent for a long time before slowly nodding and speaking.
"I can't guarantee whether he is a Supreme, but he has at least the strength of a Half-Step Supreme, and there are no fewer than five Venerables protecting him."
"good."
The patriarch of the Li family immediately stood up and shouted loudly.
Click~~
The moment the Li family patriarch stood up, all the members of the Li family in the entire hall knelt down instantly, waiting with respectful eyes for the patriarch's instructions.
"From this day forward, our Li family will serve Zhao Zheng, the son of the Prince of Yan, as our master. We will obey Li Baiqiu's orders in all matters, and no one, including myself, may refuse Li Baiqiu's commands. Do you all understand?"
After speaking, the Li family patriarch changed his demeanor and surveyed the surrounding clansmen with great domineering presence.
"Yes, I will obey the ancestral decree."
All members of the Li family immediately spoke respectfully.
"Alright, Bai Qiu, just say what you need. Our Li family fully supports Zhao Zheng."
"Thank you for your trust, Ancestor."
Li Baiqiu first bowed to the ancestor to express his gratitude, then his expression turned serious, and he adopted the demeanor of the head of the Li family.
"Now our lord's forces have occupied three million li of the Central Plains, but the group of scholars under our lord's command is very homogeneous, making it difficult for our lord to trust them. Therefore, our first goal is to take a piece of the flesh from the group of scholars under our lord's command, so as to form a balance of power with the group of scholars. Therefore, I need a large number of the clan's members to go to the Central Plains."
Secondly, our lord's forces are currently blocked outside the Xia Kingdom. I need someone to persuade Li Yuanhuai, the former prime minister of Xia, to join our ranks and help our lord conquer Xia.
Li Baiqiu directed the operation methodically.
The Li family patriarch nodded in approval, and some elders also showed satisfaction upon seeing Li Baiqiu's appearance.
Just as Li Baiqiu was mobilizing the entire Li family's power, Zhao Zheng walked into the Northern You Imperial Palace with a hint of confusion.
The rebellion had just been quelled, and the Northern Empress was still seriously injured. Her summons of Zhao Zheng at this moment left Zhao Zheng somewhat puzzled.
"Father-in-law."
When Zhao Zheng arrived at the palace gate, he saw a eunuch at the entrance and immediately greeted him respectfully.
Although the old eunuch was slowly sweeping the floor with a broom, Zhao Zheng knew very well that this was the current leader of the Luo Wang organization.
The fierce battle of last night was still deeply etched in Zhao Zheng's mind.
"Greetings, Your Highness."
The old eunuch stopped sweeping and slowly bowed to Zhao Zheng.
However, the old eunuch's movements made him look very frail, as if he didn't have much time left.
"Your Highness, His Majesty has been waiting for you for a long time. Please come and see His Majesty soon."
At this moment, a young eunuch stepped between the two and urged Zhao Zheng to hurry up.
Seeing this, Zhao Zheng had no choice but to follow behind the young eunuch and be the first to meet Her Majesty the Empress.
However, in Zhao Zheng's mind, he asked with some confusion.
"Ancestor, why would Her Majesty the Empress allow a half-step Supreme expert to sweep the gate?"
"Hahaha, that's because that bitch is blind. The reason why Luo Wang can easily blend into the masses is because it has an invincible ability to hide. Although that bitch has seen this person once, she is very arrogant and unwilling to investigate further. In addition, with Luo Wang's secret techniques, Luo Wang remains hidden in the dark."
Ye Yi said proudly, "Clearly, he also contributed to the establishment of the Luo Net."
Upon hearing Ye Yi's words, Zhao Zheng's eyes lit up instantly. Originally, Zhao Zheng thought that after the Luo Wang was exposed, it would lose a great help, but now it seems that it can still be used.
"Ancestor, then can I also command the Net?"
Zhao Zheng said with some excitement.
"That's right, as long as you have that token, but don't be too happy yet. The power of the Luo Wang is not as strong as you believe. They suffered heavy losses in this rebellion."
Ye Yi reminded him.
"Haha, it's alright. At least there's a half-step Supreme expert in the Luo Wang, that's enough."
Zhao Zheng said with some joy.
"You're dreaming. This contemporary weaver of the Net is nearing the end of his life. If you force him to fight, he will definitely die in battle. So the Net isn't as powerful as you think."
Ye Yi suddenly said with a chuckle.
"Well."
Zhao Zheng was stunned. He had thought he would gain a decent force, but when he heard Ye Yi say that, he felt a chill in his heart.
"Ancestor, do you have any means to extend the lifespan of the current Net Weavers?"
"You overestimate me. This lifespan path was personally severed by the Jade Emperor. Tell me, what right do I have to extend their lifespan? However, I do know a piece of information that might allow this Net Weaver to live a little longer."
The first part of what he said had completely chilled Zhao Zheng's heart, but the second part rekindled his passion.
"What news?"
Zhao Zheng seemed very impatient.
"Cangyan Daoist's Zixiao Pavilion contains treasures that can prolong life. If you can obtain them, they will definitely add a top-tier combat power to your own."
Ye Yi said with a look of schadenfreude.
"Ah, but I've heard that Daoist Cangyan's lifespan is also running out. It seems he has encountered a great misfortune, causing a significant loss of his lifespan."
Zhao Zheng said.
"Then there's nothing I can do."
Ye Yi shrugged, indicating that he had no other options.
"Your Highness, His Majesty is already inside."
The young eunuch bowed respectfully.
"Thank you, sir."
Zhao Zheng snapped out of his daze and bowed in gratitude.
"Not at all, Your Highness is too kind, Your Highness is too kind."
The young eunuch was clearly at a loss, as it was the first time he had ever met such a polite and distinguished person.
As the palace doors were slowly pushed open, Zhao Zheng walked into the palace with his head held high and chest out.
When Zhao Zheng saw the Northern Empress sitting gracefully on the throne, he slowly bowed and clasped his hands in greeting.
"Greetings, Your Majesty the Empress."
"Um."
The Empress responded with a nasal sound.
"You must be the son of the Prince of Yan."
Just as Zhao Zheng was becoming even more confused, the Empress suddenly asked a question.
"Yes, the Prince of Yan is my father."
"Alas, now only your father, the King of Yan, and the King of Chu in the south remain as kings of the Northern You clan. Tell me, why would my own kinsmen rebel against me?"
The Northern Netherworld Empress spoke in a low, melancholic voice.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Zheng's legs immediately went weak, and he knelt on the ground, then respectfully said...
"Your Highness, please understand that my father has absolutely no intention of rebelling."
"I know. And you?"
The Empress's voice instantly turned serious, and as soon as she finished speaking, an overwhelming aura pressed down on Zhao Zheng.
Zhao Zheng lowered his head even further.
"Your subject dares not."
After a long while, the Empress finally uttered a single word.
"good."
Only after the Empress finished speaking did Zhao Zheng breathe a sigh of relief.
"Very good. I will soon be preparing for the southern expedition. Are you willing to help me organize the southern army and prepare for the expedition?"
Zhao Zheng's eyes lit up, and he immediately spoke respectfully.
"I am willing to serve Your Highness with utmost loyalty and dedication, even unto death."
"Very well, I will order you to be appointed as the garrison commander of Nanya Pass and the governor of Nanjun, leading a total of 100,000 troops to Nanya Pass. When the southern expedition comes, I want to see 100,000 elite troops. Can you guarantee that?"
"If I cannot do it, I will offer my head as a gift."
Zhao Zheng immediately and loudly promised.
"Alright, you may step down now. Prepare to take up your post in Nanjun."
"Yes, ma'am."
After watching Zhao Zheng slowly leave the palace, the Empress, whose face had been rosy, instantly turned deathly pale.
It was clear that her injuries were still quite serious, but she still spoke with an air of authority.
"What do you think of this kid?"
The palace was empty, and the Empress spoke as if she were talking to herself.
But soon, a voice rang out from inside the palace.
"This kid is something else, he's got real talent."
"I know he is a talented person, and I hope he will not disappoint my expectations."
After hearing such a meaningless remark, the Empress sighed helplessly. In fact, she had already guessed that he would answer like that.
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After leaving the palace, Zhao Zheng took a deep look at the palace gate.
He spoke in a voice only he could hear.
"Next time we meet, I won't have to be so humble."
"Haha, who knows, next time you come here, that bitch might kneel at your feet and show her submission."
Ye Yi was also in Zhao Zheng's mind, and he smiled.
"Ancestor, should we subdue the Bai family or the Ma family next?"
"Hehe, think about it yourself. But you don't have much time left in the capital."
This time, Ye Yi didn't offer his own advice, but instead gave a silent reminder.
Zhao Zheng immediately fell into deep thought.
Because he understood that the Ma family was easier to subdue than the Bai family.
However, the Ma family was not as useful to Zhao Zheng as the Bai family.
The Ma family's strength lies in its cavalry, but now Zhao Zheng has Li Ge under his command, who can rival the Northern You Wolf Cavalry, so expectations for cavalry generals are not so high.
Zhao Zheng is currently lacking a renowned infantry general.
The Bai family's once formidable army was the renowned God of Slaughter Legion.
When this army existed, it was known as the number one infantry corps in the world, and it could even hold its own against the Great Victory Wolf Cavalry.
This gives you an idea of how terrifying this army must have been.
After all, it is extremely rare on this continent for infantry to fight against cavalry without being at a disadvantage.
However, with the disappearance of the God of Slaughter Bai Qi, this army of God of Slaughter has long since vanished under the wheels of history.
Currently, only the Bai family has the shadow of the Killing God Legion within their army, so Zhao Zheng truly covets the Bai family.
Before he knew it, Zhao Zheng had returned to the outside of the Prince of Yan's mansion. As soon as he arrived at the gate, he saw Li Baiqiu already waiting for him outside.
"Bai Qiu, you've been waiting here for a long time, haven't you?"
Zhao Zheng immediately asked.
"Not long ago, my lord, I just arrived as well."
"Oh, so late, is there something you need from me?"
Zhao Zheng was somewhat confused.
"My lord, let's go inside and talk about it."
Li Baiqiu looked around uneasily, then spoke to Zhao Zheng.
"That's true. Haha, Bai Qiu, please come in."
After Zhao Zheng finished speaking, he took the lead and walked into the Prince of Yan's residence, with Li Baiqiu following slowly behind him.
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