"But thank you anyway, Master, for your special concern. It's the first time I've heard you call me 'outer disciple' on your own initiative. It's not easy," He Yunxiao said with emotion.
Qing Yuzi was holding her breath. She had only meant well by showing concern for him, and this guy had the nerve to tease her.
“Master, let’s get serious. The fighting has been fierce these past few days, and the Yan army has suffered heavy casualties as well. Mr. Fan estimates that if the Yan army doesn’t intend to fight to the death, they will retreat further west until they return to Luoyue Pass.”
When Qing Yuzi heard "Luoyue Pass", she could vaguely sense what He Yunxiao wanted to say.
He Yunxiao continued, "Between Qi and Yan, if they don't fight to the death, they will definitely negotiate peace. If Luoyue Pass is in the hands of the Yan army, we will be at a disadvantage during the negotiations; if it is in our hands, Yan will be at a disadvantage during the negotiations."
"This pass is easy to defend but difficult to attack. The previous breach was made by a Grandmaster of Yan who violated regulations. It is conceivable that once the Yan army retreats into Luoyue Pass, the Qi army will not be able to break through without a Grandmaster or with several Grandmasters fighting desperately.
"Master, if the Yan Kingdom were to take the initiative to negotiate peace and allow Luoyue Pass to be in their hands, what would be the safest course of action?"
Qing Yuzi said softly, "You mean, that grandmaster who broke through Luoyue Pass is very likely still inside Luoyue Pass?"
“That’s right. Very likely.” He Yunxiao nodded. “The only way to lure that Grandmaster of Yan out is to break through his cultivation barrier.”
"You want me to help you break through the barrier?"
"Yes. But I'll have Xiaoxiao go with Master, just to be on the safe side."
“No.” Qing Yuzi shook his head. “The Taixu Sect has a rule: martial artists above the Grandmaster level are not allowed to interfere with the laws of the secular world.”
“Master, we’re only attempting to break through the pass. The Qi army won’t attack the city.” He Yunxiao explained, “An attack would inevitably force the Yan army to defend to the death, resulting in hundreds of thousands of casualties, which is unnecessary. We just need to prove to the Yan Kingdom that we also have the ability to break through the pass without suffering any casualties, forcing them to cede Luoyue Pass in negotiations. If we don’t help the Qi army break through the pass, then we’re not involved in worldly affairs, right?”
"I, the Daoist, have broken through this barrier all by myself," Qingyuzi said.
“Let Xiaoxiao come along,” He Yunxiao said.
"No, I alone will break through the barrier."
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