1706 Ambush, fully utilized
Is Xuan Yue Palace also coming for the Kyushu map?
This was the only piece of news Ling Mo brought back. Ling Mo did not find out that his aunt was the eldest princess of the previous dynasty, but with this news, Ling Mo's trip was not in vain.
"Does Xuan Yue Palace also have the Jiuzhou map?" Feng Qingchen asked after Ling Mo left.
"It's hard to say. The aunt Lan Jingyang mentioned must be a descendant of the royal family of the previous dynasty. It's not surprising that she knows the existence of the Kyushu map." If Lian Cheng could tell him the news about the Kyushu map, how could he not tell Lan Jingyang?
At this time, the Ninth Prince was extremely grateful that he had not told the people of Liancheng about the map of Kyushu. The people of Liancheng still didn't know whether he had the map of Kyushu.
"You're right. If they had the map of Kyushu, it would save us a lot of trouble." We can just snatch it directly from Xuan Yue Palace.
The Ninth Prince nodded in agreement. Although Xuan Yue Palace was full of experts and had the involvement of forces from the previous dynasty, it did not mean that he was afraid.
Upon learning that the Lord of Xuanyue Palace came to the territory of Tianqiong Castle and did not come to see him first but to visit the Ninth Uncle, Lord Ling of the Castle finally could not sit still anymore and decided to humble himself and go to Qiyun Villa to meet the Ninth Uncle in person.
You have to know that the status of Xuanyue Palace and Xuanxiao Palace in the martial arts world is not comparable to that of Tianqiong Fort. The reason why Tianqiong Fort can be what it is today is because Xuanxiao Palace and Xuanyue Palace have never liked to meddle in the affairs of the martial arts world, which gave Tianqiong Fort the opportunity to take advantage of it.
If these two palaces were to join forces with the imperial court and interfere in the affairs of the martial arts world, there would be no chance for Tianqiong Fort.
Although he was anxious, Lord Ling did not want to see it. It was only on the third day after the visit of Palace Master Xuan Yue that Lord Ling brought Ling Tian to visit leisurely.
The Ninth Prince Uncle was not a stingy person, so he naturally would not be like Lord Ling who was sick and avoided people. The first time he saw Lord Ling, the Ninth Prince Uncle understood why Zhezhe's aunt would disregard the family and the world's opinions for this man, and was even willing to hand over her son to him.
It goes without saying that Lord Lingbao was a famous handsome man in the martial arts world in his early years. The most important thing was his temperament. Although he was a warrior, he was as elegant as a scholar, and at the same time he had the bearing and domineering of a martial arts master. Even with a stern face, he exuded sincerity and justice.
People always say that appearance reflects the heart. Just based on Lord Ling's face, people will involuntarily believe that he is a good person and will never think that he is a wicked villain.
The Ninth Prince shook his head secretly, and when he thought of Qingchen's slightly gorgeous face, a smile flashed in his eyes, and this smile reduced the coldness around him a little.
Fort Ling was secretly delighted upon seeing this, thinking that the Ninth Uncle was still afraid of the power of Sky Dome Fort. Although he was friendly when talking to the Ninth Uncle, he could not help being a bit assertive. He even asked to change the conditions that Ling Tian and the Ninth Uncle had agreed upon, on the grounds that Ling Tian was young and ignorant.
The Ninth Prince did not say anything, but just glanced at Ling Tian. In Ling Tian's opinion, this glance contained too much profound meaning. Ling Tian turned his face away in annoyance, and felt even more dissatisfied with his father.
He was most reluctant to admit defeat in front of someone stronger than himself, but his father disregarded his own reputation for the benefit of Skydome Castle.
My father rejected the contract I had negotiated. Who would believe him in the future? How could he maintain his dignity as the young master of Sky Dome Castle?
The Ninth Prince neither agreed nor rejected the proposal made by Lord Ling to change the terms of cooperation, but only said that he would consider it.
Lord Ling left with satisfaction. Before leaving, he once again solemnly invited Uncle Nine to attend the martial arts conference to be held in Tianqiong Mountain three days later. He also kindly reminded Uncle Nine that the way up the mountain was difficult to walk on, and if he needed help, Tianqiong Castle would be at his beck and call.
"No need." The Ninth Prince refused indifferently, and his disgust for Lord Lingbao increased a little more.
It seems like they are helping out with good intentions, but in fact they are setting traps everywhere. If you want to participate in the martial arts conference, you must climb Tianqiong Mountain in person. This is a rule known to everyone in the martial arts world. Those who don't have the strength to climb the mountain are naturally not qualified to participate in or even watch the martial arts conference.
If the Ninth Prince accepted the help of Lord Lingbao, he would be despised by the people in the martial arts world. Even if Dongling’s army was powerful, those martial arts masters would not take the Ninth Prince seriously.
The Ninth Prince told Feng Qingchen about this, and Feng Qingchen sneered angrily: "Fort Ling is too contemptuous. Tianqiong Mountain is so great, but if you make me angry, I will raze Tianqiong Mountain to the ground."
"Okay." Ling Mo, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up, startling Feng Qingchen: "I'm talking to Uncle Nine about serious matters, why are you joining in the fun?"
Not just joining in the fun.
Ling Mo looked at Feng Qingchen seriously. He was going to destroy everything related to Sky Dome Castle.
The Ninth Prince and Feng Qingchen were silent, and they both thought in their hearts at the same time: He is worthy of being Zhezhe's cousin, and he has a destructive nature in his bones.
Ling Mo didn't get angry even though he didn't get an answer from the Ninth Uncle and Feng Qingchen. He silently handed the note in his hand to Feng Qingchen.
The news came from Lu Qing. She had already found out the whereabouts of the map, but she had no way to get it.
"It seems that Lord Ling also knows the importance of the map." Feng Qingchen couldn't help but admire him for hiding the map in a hairpin.
With Fort Ling's level of cultivation, no one could easily get close to him, let alone take the hairpin he used to tie his hair.
"Take his life." The Ninth Prince gave the simplest plan, but it was not so easy to execute. Just when Feng Qingchen was thinking about how to start, Ling Mo spoke again: "I."
There was only one word, but it was enough for Feng Qingchen to understand his meaning. Feng Qingchen did not answer again, and said to the Ninth Uncle: "The best time to take action is the day when the martial arts conference ends."
"That day, Nanling Jinfan will also take action." The Ninth Prince thought of the latest intelligence and his brain started working rapidly.
There are countless sects of all sizes in the martial arts world. If all these scattered sects were united, their power would be no less than that of a small country. This is what Ling Tian wanted to do, but Nanling Jinfan was one step faster than him.
If Nanling Jinfan's conspiracy succeeds, Nanling Jinfan will become a rookie in the martial arts world. At that time... even for him, it will not be easy to deal with Nanling Jinfan.
"Black Cavalry...how can we get in?" The Ninth Prince seemed to be talking to himself, but he was actually asking Ling Mo.
To stop Nanling Jinfan's plan, ordinary soldiers alone are absolutely not enough. Only the well-equipped and highly skilled Black Cavalry have this ability.
"People?" Ling Mo was definitely a smart man, so smart that even the Ninth Prince had to praise him.
"One thousand people." The Ninth Prince reported a number. Ling Mo frowned and shook his head: There are too many people.
This is not a military camp. The sudden appearance of a thousand people will attract attention even if it is done secretly.
"One hundred." It can't be any less. After all, the Black Knights are not martial arts masters. With too few people, the Black Knights can't play any role at all.
Ling Mo pondered for a moment and nodded heavily: He will arrange the people.
After saying this, he disappeared in front of the Ninth Uncle and Feng Qingchen.
After Ling Mo left, Feng Qingchen rolled her eyes at the Ninth Prince in annoyance: "You really take advantage of everyone." Even her was not spared.
"I am willing." The Ninth Prince narrowed his eyes slightly, hiding the gleam in his eyes.
He never concealed his calculating nature. When a person is not even worth being calculated, what use is he?