Chapter 723: Lord Dao's Abilities Are Immeasurable |
After suppressing the Beast Energy, the patterns on Yin Er's face gradually receded, and she awakened. Opening her eyes, she saw Niu You Dao. She immediately grabbed Niu You Dao's clothes and said, "Dao-Dao..." However, recalling something, she immediately sat up and discontentedly asked, "Who hit me?"
Niu You Dao immediately replied, "I hit you."
Yin Er's eyes widened: "Why?"
Niu You Dao: "Because you don't listen when I'm here!"
Yin Er pouted, saying discontentedly, "The food isn't tasty."
"Let's return to the residence first, then we can talk." Niu You Dao didn't want to argue with her right now. He called over Wu Lao Er to give this Beast Queen something to eat.
"What were you chatting about with that red-faced monkey?" Guan Fang Yi approached him and asked.
Niu You Dao casually asked, "Was I?"
"Yes! You were secretly talking about something." Su Zhao asked curiously, "I remember that in the Qi capital you showed me a portrait of the White Clouds Club's madam. Is this related to the monkey?"
"Ah?!" Guan Fang Yi was surprised. The skillful madam of the brothel in the Qi capital turned out to be the monkey's woman. It was hard to believe: "How is that possible? Isn't Su Zhao a member of the Morning Moon Palace?"
"That's precisely why the Morning Moon Palace hunted them. The lovers were fleeing, and that's how Su Zhao died at the hands of the Morning Moon Palace. The monkey personally buried her." Niu You Dao explained it to her so simply.
The tragic fate of lovers always tugs at a woman's heart. Guan Fang Yi sighed, "No wonder the monkey became so strange when he saw her."
Niu You Dao looked up at him and sighed, "Indeed, what a coincidence... I hope it's not ill fate."
Guan Fang Yi rolled her eyes: "I've had many men, good or bad, it didn't matter. I never grieved over them. After all, the relationship between a man and a woman is a beautiful thing. Why does it become ill fate in your mouth?"
Niu You Dao: "You don't understand. The monkey isn't someone who falls in love easily..."
Guan Fang Yi continued, "I think I understand you. He's as still as a mountain, but once he moves, there'll be an avalanche. Are you afraid he won't be able to control his feelings? Do you want to stop him? Feelings are something no one can control. If you wish him well, then my advice to you is not to interfere. The monkey has a mind of his own too."
Niu You Dao: "That's why I hoped this girl would have a simple background... It's truly an interesting coincidence. The moment he stepped out, he ran into her. Is that just a coincidence?"
Guan Fang Yi: "You're worried there's something more to this?"
Niu You Dao: "If it's not a coincidence, then it's a big problem."
Guan Fang Yi frowned, understanding him. If someone had truly orchestrated all of this, it meant someone knew their location. Someone among them was weaving insidious traps. Yuan Gang and Yin Er couldn't be involved. As for the others, only the people from Fufang Park were here. But more importantly, it was possible that someone knew the secret of Yuan Gang and Su Zhao. The thought alone was terrifying.
She said, doubting, "Perhaps you're overly worried. We arrived here suddenly. If someone wanted to arrange something, they wouldn't have had the time... You're the kind of person who immediately suspects something strange whenever you encounter it."
"I wish I were!" Niu You Dao nodded and said again, "Keep a secret eye on this."
"Mm." Guan Fang Yi nodded, understanding him. Vigilance was necessary in all strange matters. However, she looked at Niu You Dao quite oddly.
Niu You Dao, feeling her gaze, asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?"
Guan Fang Yi chuckled and asked, "I think you should also think about yourself."
Niu You Dao didn't understand: "What problems do I have?"
Guan Fang Yi: "I also hope that you don't plunge into the quagmire of love. After all, you're young, and in this world, there's definitely a girl who will make your heart skip a beat."
Niu You Dao smiled bitterly; both she and Hei Mudan kept asking him about this. He replied helplessly, "I won't just go with the flow. I'd rather stand by the shore and enjoy the beautiful scenery. I don't want to die from love for another person. Instead of fixating on others until death, I'd rather focus on myself. Unnecessary problems are not needed."
Guan Fang Yi said disdainfully, "Are you even speaking like a human? Are feelings between a man and a woman problems? I don't believe you'll be able to keep your emotions under control from beginning to end!"
Niu You Dao sighed, "Why are you redirecting the arrows at me? You're already an aging woman; is it even appropriate for you to talk about feelings now?"
"Nonsense! Who's old? Am I old? Do you believe I can make men bow before me with just a glance? Do you think everyone is cold and emotionless like you? You spend my money, you eat at my expense, you scoundrel..."
Calling her old, Guan Fang Yi was ignited, and it would be difficult to calm her down now.
The Song Kingdom Army pursued the Yan Kingdom Army. As soon as the Song Kingdom Army stopped to rest, the Yan Kingdom Army also halted.
When the commander-in-chief's tent was set up, Gong Ling Ze entered. He approached Meng Shan Min, who was seated in a wheelchair: "Marshal Meng, let's retreat!"
The wheelchair was turned, and Meng Shan Min replied, "Elder Gong, I've already made myself clear."
Gong Ling Ze: "I understand. But we can't just keep wasting time like this anymore. We can't afford to wander through the Song Kingdom for much longer. We don't have enough provisions. Luo Zhao will soon return with his army. If they combine their forces, it will be difficult for us to return. It's not even certain we'll make it back. If we do, at least we'll preserve some strength for the Yan Kingdom. And then we'll deal with other dangers. You must understand this yourself."
Meng Shan Min: "Have the three major sects not found a way to suppress the magic of the Ten-Thousand Beast Sect?"
At these words, Gong Ling Ze didn't know what to say: "This must be a secret technique of the Ten-Thousand Beast Sect. And the Ten-Thousand Beast Sect flatly refuses to admit their involvement. We can't immediately find any evidence. Without evidence, we have no reason to force them to answer. After all, the Ten-Thousand Beast Sect is no ordinary sect."
Meng Shan Min: "Given the influence of the three major sects, can't we ask them to secretly compromise?"
Gong Ling Ze shook his head: "The Ten-Thousand Beast Sect abides by the rules. They say they don't get involved in wars between kingdoms. And now it will be difficult for them to make concessions. We'll settle accounts with them later. For now, we need to resolve the immediate issue. Marshal Meng, withdraw the troops!"
Meng Shan Min: "We'll wait a little longer!"
Gong Ling Ze said displeased, "Marshal Meng, you said three days, and I gave you three days. Now three days have passed. And you still haven't found a way to defeat them. We must withdraw the troops now!"
Meng Shan Min calmly said, "We'll wait a little longer. There must be a method."
Gong Ling Ze lost his patience, turned, and shouted, "Come here!"
Immediately, several disciples of the Black Gold Cave rushed into the tent. Gong Ling Ze waved his hand: "First, escort Marshal Meng back to the Yan Kingdom!"
Swish! Luo Da An immediately drew his sword and blocked the path to the wheelchair, defending Meng Shan Min.
Gong Ling Ze frowned and said, "Since he's Marshal Meng's disciple, there's no need to offend him. Send them both!"
Several people were about to act when Meng Shan Min calmly said, "Stop!" He turned his head to Gong Ling Ze: "Elder Gong, I said to wait a little longer. There's a reason for this!"
Gong Ling Ze: "Marshal Meng, what's the point of dragging this out? We'll only miss the opportune moment to withdraw the troops. Do you really want to block Luo Zhao's path at the river?"
Meng Shan Min: "Lord Dao already knows our predicament. Lord Dao has found a way to solve our problem. How can we miss this opportunity?"
"Niu You Dao?" Gong Ling Ze asked skeptically.
Meng Shan Min nodded: "Yes!"
Gong Ling Ze: "Our three major sects couldn't do anything, what can Niu You Dao do?"
Meng Shan Min: "I don't know what method it is! But Lord Dao's abilities are immeasurable. If Lord Dao said there's a way, then there's a way. Lu Zheng has already entered negotiations, and we should have an answer soon!"
He had said he needed three days because Niu You Dao had told him to give three days for an answer. Within those three days, an answer had indeed come, stating that a method existed. However, the medicine required many materials that couldn't be found immediately, so more than three days would be needed. That's why Gong Ling Ze had lost his patience.
Meng Shan Min hadn't intended to reveal this initially. But Gong Ling Ze had come and forced him to say it.
He truly didn't know what Niu You Dao had planned. Niu You Dao couldn't tell him that Elder Chao Jing of the Myriad Beast Sect had given him a secret recipe.
Gong Ling Ze hesitated, wondering whether to wait or not. Just then, outside, the sound of horse hooves echoed, and another cart pulled up.
Then, footsteps sounded. Lu Zheng entered the tent. He saw the tense situation inside and froze.
Meng Shan Min said, "Everyone, disperse."
Gong Ling Ze waved his hand, signaling the disciples to withdraw. Lu Zheng looked around.
Meng Shan Min immediately asked, "How did it go?"
Lu Zheng: "The items from that side have been delivered. They're waiting outside."
"Let's go take a look." Meng Shan Min said, and Luo Da An, sheathing his sword, came up behind him. He began pushing the wheelchair out into the street. The group of people exited the tent.
Behind the tent stood a cart, filled with sacks.
Gong Ling Ze personally approached and opened a sack. Inside, he saw dark brown pills, emitting a pungent odor.
Lu Zheng leaned into Meng Shan Min and whispered, "Marshal Meng, that person said these pills need to be dissolved in warm water and added to the soldiers' food. Administer them secretly. Over three days, the medicine will seep into their bodies. After that, they will be like the Song Kingdom Army. Snakes, insects, and other creatures will no longer be able to touch them. The medicine is effective for one month. Within that month, there's no need to fear fighting the enemy. They also said they don't want this to be disclosed. They asked Marshal Meng to credit this achievement to the three major sects..."
Meng Shan Min listened and nodded. To himself, he sighed in relief. One month was enough for him. He could deal with Cheng Shao Tong and his disorganized rabble within a month. He could handle them by any means necessary!