"When will the championship be held?" Li Yu suddenly asked, his eyes sharp.
"According to the original plan, it will be after Zhongzhou has completely annexed the surrounding areas, which is next month." Jiang Feng replied, then paused abruptly.
Jiang Feng remembered that his Third Legion had been defeated and retreated, meaning the Japanese in the northern border were still there, and the threat had not been completely eliminated.
However, Zhongzhou did not only send three legions, but also prepared a backup plan.
Now that the main force of the Ninja Alliance has been defeated, it should not be difficult for them to continue sweeping and annexing the northern territory after the reinforcements arrive. Jiang Feng swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue and simply did not mention the matter.
"Next month? That's too soon!" Xiao Zhan frowned.
"Moreover, it's too risky. Within Jincheng, the forces associated with Zhou Zhenbei are deeply entrenched. This trip is no different from walking into a dragon's den or a tiger's lair. Although Zhou Zhenbei is nominally a general of Zhongzhou, he is actually very pro-foreign. If you go there, you'll be walking into a trap."
"Not necessarily." The golden light in Li Yu's eyes intensified, and a powerful confidence emanated from him.
"Sometimes, the best defense is offense. If I win the championship, no one in Zhongzhou will be able to question my status as the Lord of Kangcheng."
Although Li Yu was confident, she also knew Zhou Zhenbei's strength and background.
But he didn't say that Jin Cheng was going alone this time.
Jiang Feng said thoughtfully, "If you really want to go, I have a few suggestions."
First, do not go as the city lord of Kangcheng, but as a participant.
Secondly, once in Jincheng, one can first contact other Star Lords and their families for cooperation, since there are quite a few people in Jincheng who want to kill Zhou Zhenbei.
third......"
He paused, then lowered his voice:
“Be careful of the Vatican. The Jiang family had already received information that the Vatican would definitely send someone to participate in the competition in Zhongzhou. On the surface, it is for mutual exchange, but they may have other intentions.”
“That’s right,” Xiao Zhan replied.
“Even the North has spies from the Papacy, let alone the fact that the Central Plains’ plan to annex the continent directly conflicts with the Papacy’s interests. This competition for supremacy is unlikely to be peaceful.”
At this point, Xiao Zhan picked up the ice spear: "I'll go with you then!"
Jiang Feng immediately chimed in, "When the event is held, the Fourth Star Lord Jiang Yue will also be there. At that time, our Jiang family and those old families will definitely secretly give you their full support. But remember, the situation in Jincheng is complicated, and the Jiang family cannot openly favor you."
Hearing that various forces and other star lords would be gathering in Jincheng, Li Yu's eyes gleamed even brighter: "In that case, I have even less reason not to go."
The three exchanged glances, and each could see the determination in the other's eyes.
Li Yu turned her head to look into the distance, her gaze seemingly able to pierce through the heavy rain and mist, reaching the distant city of Jincheng:
"In that case, the arrangements for the ghosts will proceed as we just agreed."
With such a large army of ghosts guarding Kangcheng, it must be impregnable.
Xiao Zhan solemnly promised: "As long as the Northern Iron Cavalry still has a soul left, Kangcheng will not fall."
"The Third Legion will also defend this place to the death." Jiang Feng added, still somewhat worried, after saying this:
"However, if Zhou Zhenbei launches an attack beforehand and sends people..."
Li Yu sneered: "Then let him try."
The rain is getting heavier.
Thick fog billowed outside the city, lingering and refusing to dissipate.
Li Yu had just returned to the city with Xiao Zhan and Jiang Feng.
Suddenly, a familiar scent that had been 'missing' for a long time came from the street ahead.
When Li Yu realized that it was Xiao Hei who came out to greet her, she was surprised and even a little touched.
Since arriving in Kangcheng, this gluttonous fellow has been pampered with good food and drink every day. It only shows up when Fu Xiyao calls it, and it is usually nowhere to be found. Even Li Yu hasn't seen Xiao Hei for a long time.
Li Yu was somewhat surprised that Xiao Hei took the initiative to greet her today, and even felt a sense of warmth and intimacy.
I didn't expect that Xiao Hei would still remember its owner.
Li Yu smiled faintly and followed Xiao Hei's scent.
However, when he turned the corner and saw the scene before him, his face turned as black as the bottom of a pot, and he froze on the spot.
Xiao Zhan and Jiang Feng, who were behind them, were puzzled and hurriedly went forward to take a look.
A plump, strong black horse was circling around Xiao Zhan's black horse, Wuzhui, with a fawning expression, occasionally letting out a flattering neigh, and even trying to rub its head against Wuzhui's neck, completely unaware of its master's arrival.
"This is..." Xiao Zhan was taken aback at first, then recognized it as Li Yu's black horse, and couldn't help but burst into laughter:
"Good eye! My black horse is one in a million from the North. It seems your mount is quite pleased."
Xiao Zhan walked slowly forward and jokingly asked Xiao Hei, who was fawning over Wuzhui, "How is it? Isn't Wuzhui beautiful?"
Xiao Hei nodded its big head subconsciously, with an affirmative look on its face, expressing its deep agreement.
But then it suddenly realized something was wrong and was instantly terrified!
"Hiss—!"
Little Black let out a terrified screech and stared wide-eyed at Xiao Zhan in disbelief.
The human in front of them not only possessed an aura similar to Li Yu's, but also understood its meaning just like Li Yu!
"Could this be a human who can understand horse language?" Little Black muttered.
"That's right," Xiao Zhan suddenly replied seriously.
Xiao Hei's eyes widened instantly, and with a frantic kick of its hooves, it darted behind Li Yu. Its chubby body couldn't hide at all, and it only poked out half of its big head, watching Xiao Zhan warily.
It was clearly somewhat afraid of Xiao Zhan, who could understand its speech.
It's terrifying that Xiao Zhan, being human, could guess what it was thinking and understand what it was saying!
How can a person understand a horse's speech, not even its owner, Li Yu!
Xiao Hei stared at Xiao Zhan warily.
It wasn't until Xiao Zhan saw the black horse obediently walk to his side, and Xiao Zhan stroked the horse, that Xiao Hei suddenly realized:
The relationship between the black horse opposite and Xiao Zhan is the same as that between it and Li Yu!
Since he also had a horse as a companion, it was not surprising that Xiao Zhan could understand its meaning, nor was it that scary.
After figuring all this out, Xiao Hei's courage instantly grew.
It trotted forward again, continuing to fawn over the black horse.
Li Yu felt ashamed as he watched his own mount sneakily trying to flirt with the Uya horse.
He suddenly strode forward, and before Xiao Hei could react, he pulled out a huge crystal core, pried open Xiao Hei's mouth, and stuffed it inside. Then, he turned and left expressionlessly.
"Huh???"
Xiao Hei was both surprised and bewildered by the sudden burst of rich energy in its mouth.
"Hahaha..." Xiao Zhan and Jiang Feng couldn't help but laugh and followed after them.
Little Black was left standing there, cheeks puffed out, stunned.
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