Deer wanders through the wild brambles
Phoenix Girl crossed her arms, glanced sideways at King Sen, and said in an unfriendly tone: "King Sen, didn't you say you were responsible for finding the young Dragon God? How much time has passed? That person is probably already in your stomach by now."
King Sen didn't take her rudeness to heart. He frowned deeply and muttered to himself, "This shouldn't be..."
That day, he did indeed detect the aura of the dragon clan at Lu Yixin's residence, but the closer he got, the fainter the aura became. By the time he approached Lu Yixin's courtyard, the aura had completely disappeared.
Xin Xin would never lie; she would never cover up for a stranger.
Which step went wrong?
Perhaps the young dragon god sensed their search and hid before them.
So he spread the news that the Phoenix Clan had returned in disappointment, all in order to lure out the young Dragon God.
When he has some free time, he wants to visit Lu Yixin again. However, with the ongoing internal turmoil within the Sen Clan, he really has very little free time.
"Your Majesty, a secret agent has reported."
A young guard knelt on one knee in front of the hall, placed his right hand on his heart, and bowed respectfully.
Senwang wearily waved his sleeve, indicating that he should just speak his mind.
"At 1:15 AM today, our spies embedded in the wolf clan delivered an urgent letter, stating that the wolf clan, in alliance with the tiger clan, will set off in three days to conquer the area north of Kongsang Mountain, attempting to take over the northern region in one fell swoop."
Kongsang Mountain is one of the highest mountains in Mitianze. To the north of Kongsang Mountain is a range of undulating mountains, where the most common inhabitants are the rock sheep and snow leopards.
The argali tribe belongs to the peace faction and has always opposed internal war. They have repeatedly petitioned to impeach the wolf and fox tribes, who are pro-war factions. The snow leopard tribe originally advocated neutrality, but under the increasing influence of the argali tribe, their focus has gradually shifted towards the peace faction. This is undoubtedly a good thing for the peace faction. The snow leopards are extremely ferocious, and if they join the pro-war faction, they will only pose a greater threat to the forest tribe.
The wolf clan is already brutal and ruthless, and with the addition of the tiger clan, the argali sheep are in big trouble this time.
It's unclear whether the snow leopard will lend a hand. If it does, the argali sheep, though not particularly aggressive, can still escape.
Suppressing his anger, King Sen roared, "The wolf clan is so openly provoking us! Do they think I'm dead?!"
The hall fell silent for a moment, everyone lowered their heads in fear, and no one dared to meet his gaze.
Lu Yixin came in at that moment.
She carried a small bamboo basket and had just stepped into the main hall when she instantly felt the deathly silence within. For a moment, she froze on the ground, unsure whether to come in or leave.
Everyone inside the hall breathed a sigh of relief.
The moment Lu Yixin appeared, the murderous aura surrounding the Forest King vanished instantly. He ordered everyone to retreat and summoned Lu Yixin over.
"Grandpa, has something happened in the clan again?"
Lu Yixin placed the bamboo basket on the table, then went around behind Sen Wang and massaged his shoulders.
She looked worried, fearing that the King of Sen would upset her.
King Sen sighed and told her everything that had just happened.
"How dare they be so rebellious!"
Lu Yixin slammed her hand on the table in anger, nearly knocking over the bamboo basket. "It's always the wolf clan that starts trouble first. Last time, in their battle with the fox clan, you severely injured the wolf clan leader on the spot as a warning. I thought they would restrain themselves, but who would have thought they would become even more aggressive? Where do they put you!"
"It seems they're going to confirm this charge of rebellion."
“Fortunately, we planted spies within the wolf clan after that incident,” Lu Yixin patted her chest. “Since we already knew about their plans, we might as well capture the two clan leaders before they set off. The rest of them won’t amount to much.”
“Grandpa thinks so too,” Senwang stroked his long beard, his aged eyes still clear. “But I’m afraid they will thoroughly investigate the clan afterward, so we should let that spy get away beforehand.”
"Let's not talk about that now," Lu Yixin said excitedly, pinching the corner of the white cloth covering the bamboo basket. "Grandpa, guess what delicious food Xinxin made today!"
"Grandpa can't guess, Xin Xin, tell Grandpa quickly." Sen Wang lovingly took her hand and made her sit next to him.
"It's red bean and milk crystal cake!" Lu Yixin lifted the white cloth, and a fragrant aroma wafted out. She picked up a small square cake and giggled, "Grandpa, you eat first!"
Sweet red bean and milk crystal cake, even the gods say it's delicious.
After chatting for a few more minutes, Lu Yixin finally left with reluctance.
The moment she closed the door, Sen Wang's expression instantly darkened.
Her body was once again filled with the aura of the dragon race.
—
Shen Qiexing knew something was wrong the moment he saw Lu Yixin's face.
"Little Deer Fairy, are you in a bad mood?"
Although Lu Yixin didn't show it, Shen Qiexing was a man who could see through the thoughts of a naive young girl like Lu Yixin at a glance.
If two months ago Lu Yixin was still adhering to the theory that family scandals should not be aired in public, this time, after the two had opened their hearts to each other, she had completely let down her guard and told Shen Qiexing everything in one go, like pouring beans from a bamboo tube.
“Brother Qiexing,” she said, slumped over the table, looking dejected, “I don’t like this.”
"Why must we fight each other? Grandpa is still in power. Do they think that if we fight to the death, Grandpa will pass on his divine position to the victor?"
"Grandpa wouldn't do that. No ruler would want his people to kill each other. Why can't they understand such a simple truth?"
But it was clearly her who couldn't understand.
Shen Qiexing sighed. Those people never intended to wait patiently for the King of Sen to pass on the throne; they wanted to force him to abdicate.
However... perhaps he could make good use of this to keep the already unstable Sen tribe in a state of rioting, ideally resulting in a lose-lose situation, so that he could reap the benefits.
Taking advantage of the Sen tribe's weakened state, he wiped them out in one fell swoop. He glanced sideways at Lu Yixin, concealing his smile in his eyes.
—
Yue Fuge whispered a few words to the person next to her, who nodded slightly and went to carry out the order.
"Chief, everything is ready with the Tiger Clan, and we can depart tomorrow."
"Okay, I understand."
Yue Fuge toyed with a white jade thumb ring, a slight smile playing on her lips, her eyes narrowed, her thoughts unreadable.
"Fuge, are you absolutely certain about tomorrow's journey?"
A woman in red walked gracefully over and nestled in the wolf chieftain's arms. She stroked his face with her fingers and breathed softly, "I'd rather not have you as that damned Forest King than have you get hurt."
"Don't worry, Yaohua," Yue Fuge pressed his finger to her lips, applying a little pressure to leave his mark on her lips, "A mere rock sheep is nothing to fear."
It's just unclear what the snow leopard's stance is...
A little girl, about five or six years old, crawled into the tent and reached out for a hug: "Mommy, I want to go to sleep."
Chiyo Yaohua picked up her daughter, pinched her chubby little face, and smiled, "We won't bother Daddy anymore. How about Mommy sleeps with you?"
Finally, she said softly, "Fuge, you should get some rest too, you have to get up early tomorrow."
It was almost 9 PM when Yue Fuge closed his desk and was about to turn off the lamp when the curtain was suddenly lifted. He immediately looked up and exclaimed, "Who is it!"
A young man in white gently lowered the curtain and strolled towards him. His blue eyes were full of mockery, and he raised an eyebrow slightly. "Yue Fuge, you don't need to look so apprehensive. I'm here to save your life."
"Who do you think you are? I am the leader of a clan. Do I need a nobody like you to save me?"
Yue Fuge snorted coldly, looking at him with suspicion, "Who are you? I don't think I've ever seen you before."
“Who I am is not important,” Shen Qiexing said, placing his hands on the table. “What is important is that the Forest King already knew your whereabouts in advance and will ambush you in front of the Kongsang Mountains tomorrow.”
Yue Fuge's expression finally changed, his pupils suddenly turning a dark yellow. He stepped forward from behind the desk, approaching Shen Qiexing, his tone sinister: "Are you here to trick me?"
Shen Qiexing spread his hands, "You don't have to believe me."
The man in front of me had a smile on his face and seemed very composed in his every move, but where did he get the information?
Can he be trusted?
But if what this person said is true, then the Forest King must have made ample preparations to surround him. In this situation, if he leads the Tiger Clan to charge forward, not only will he fail to take over the area north of Kongsang, but he may also be severely injured by the Forest King.
After a moment's thought, Yue Fuge quickly made his choice. He clasped his hands in a fist salute to Shen Qiexing, his voice gradually lowering, "May I ask how you are addressed?"
"Just call me 'Follow the Wind'."
"Brother Suifeng, where did you get such important information?" Yue Fuge narrowed his eyes. "And why are you telling me?"
"You don't need to know where I got it from. As for why I'm telling you, it's naturally because I want you to owe me a favor."
To counterbalance the Forest King in the future, the wolf clan's assistance will be needed.
“Alright,” Yue Fuge said, “Our wolf clan has always been clear about gratitude and resentment. Today, you have helped our wolf clan save us from death. If you need the wolf clan’s help in the future, I will never refuse.”
Shen Qiexing smiled and left the wolf camp.
Yue Fuge sat back in the main seat and suddenly called out, "Guards—"
A moment later, a man entered from outside, bowed, and said, "Your subordinate is here."
"Tell Xi Wu that tomorrow's operation is suspended. If he asks you why, tell him that I have made my own decision. Have him come over at 1:15 PM tomorrow, I have something to say to him."
"In addition, increase the number of patrol personnel tonight, and strictly enforce martial law. Do not let even a fly out."
He suspected that there was a spy for the Forest King in the team, otherwise how could the news of their conquest of the Kongsang Mountains have been leaked?
What happened before is fine, but tonight, everyone should stay obediently in the camp.
Even though the guard had some doubts, he still respectfully replied, "Yes, sir."
“Wait a minute,” Yue Fuge called him again, and said in a deep voice, “You go to the outside of Kongsang Mountain immediately and lie in ambush until the time we were supposed to set off tomorrow. During this time, pay attention to whether there are any other people lurking. If there are, come back an hour early. Be very careful and don’t get discovered.”
We shouldn't completely trust what Sui Feng says; it would be safer to send someone to investigate personally.
"Your subordinate obeys."
—
Lu Yixin was in a much better mood tonight. She peeled a crabapple and popped it into her mouth, saying indistinctly, "Tomorrow, Grandpa will be able to wipe out the wolf clan and the tiger clan in one fell swoop. We've finally caught those two scourges! Our forest clan can return to peace and tranquility, hehe."
"You should try some too, the crabapples are absolutely delicious!"
Shen Qiexing didn't respond to her words, but instead peeled a few more fruits for her, put them in a bowl, and smiled, saying, "That's enough for you."
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