Chapter 179: 122, I insist on pestering you_2
Chapter 179: 122, I insist on pestering you_2
Amid his excitement, Hou Yucheng did not forget the matter at hand, and hurriedly said, "Big brother, the city has now stabilized. Chen Yuhe, Liu Fufeng, Tong Hu, along with four other martial artists in the Dan Embracing Phase, a total of seven people, have all been captured alive. I have sealed the Dantian of all seven. How should we deal with them?"
Hou Yuxiao glanced at his own merit points, a hint of contemplation appearing in his eyes, and spoke softly, "First, have someone spread the news about tonight's incident in the city, saying that it was the Third Dragon Head of the Qinglong Association, Fang Jinghong, who did it, and also claim that I was captured as well. Fang Jinghong has announced that he will execute all eight people publicly on the day of the Rakshasa Festival!"
Hou Yucheng, upon hearing this, was startled at first, then after pondering for a moment, came to a realization, and his eyes lit up as he nodded in agreement.
The four martial artists in the Dan Embracing Phase were merely leaders of a third-rate force in Wanyang County, not worth fearing, but Tong Hu was the young master of the Tianding Sect, Liu Fufeng was a clan retainer of the Guangling Liu Family, and although Chen Yuhe's origins were unclear, he was at least a Grandmaster, which meant he might also have other connections.
All seven incidents occurred in Zhaoyang; if they did not pin it on the Qinglong Association, the Hou Clan would immediately become the target of public anger.
Now that the Master of the Hou Clan has also been captured, and the Qinglong Association has even announced that they will execute all these people publicly on the day of the Rakshasa Festival, then the spearhead will definitely turn towards the Qinglong Association, and their search will lead them to Tongling County.
"Just like that, the day of the Rakshasa Festival will be even livelier in Tongling County!"
Hearing Second Elder's words, Hou Yuxiao nodded lightly and said, "Not just lively, the situation is now more chaotic. On the day of the Rakshasa Festival, Tongling County will certainly be fraught with danger. After you return tonight, start to reorganize our clan's forces, and put up a front as if searching for me, the family head. Bring all our martial artists to Tongling County!"
"All of them?" Hou Yucheng asked in a slightly surprised tone, "Big brother, the number of martial artists in our clan has now passed two thousand. Mobilizing all of them is no small matter; could it attract unwanted attention?"
"Just dispatch them in batches. Today is the sixteenth of July; over the next ten days, arrange for more than a hundred people each day, approaching the city from three different directions: Baiye, Yulin, and Zhaoyang. But remember, have them carry the Hou Clan's token."
Tongling County is currently blocked by demons, and weaker martial artists have no chance of entering the city. With Maiden Hong's order, the Hou Clan's token has instead become the credential for entry.
"By the way, I have taken a disciple in Wanyang County named Wan Xiaolou. After you return, have Su Li take his Geng Division troops and infiltrate Wanyang County, following Xiaolou's orders to establish a sub-branch of the Qinglong Association there!"
Su Li, now also a martial artist in the Gang Qi Realm, along with thirty martial artists of the Seventh Level of Body Opening in the Geng Division, should have no problem setting up a sub-branch of the Qinglong Association.
"Alright, I will take care of it immediately upon my return, big brother. And you, what are your plans..." Hou Yucheng nodded in compliance, glanced at Zhao Qingxue who was lying on the ground, and asked.
Hou Yuxiao also looked down at Zhao Qingxue and spoke softly, "Once the news is out, 'I' will be considered as captured by the Qinglong Association, and can no longer appear in my own identity. I will act under the identity of Fang Jinghong during this period.
The Rakshasa Festival is not far off. I will first visit Fourth Elder and Old Fifth in the county, and also start preparing for the matter of the Qinglong Token. After you have arranged everything in the clan, come find me with Third Elder!"
"Alright, I'll start preparing now. Big brother, take care on your journey." Hou Yucheng bowed with a fist, then turned and headed back to Zhaoyang.
With no one around, Hou Yuxiao first disposed of Gu Chenfeng's corpse, then picked up the damaged Ape Demon Staff, and wrapped it in oilcloth, reverting to his aged appearance as Ren Feng.
Looking down at Zhao Qingxue on the ground, after a moment of hesitation, Hou Yuxiao still lifted her onto the horse. As he walked towards Tongling County, he pondered how to speak with her once she woke up.
From Zhaoyang to Tongling, with Hou Yuxiao's Grandmaster strength, if he pressed on at full speed, it would take less than three hours. However, leading the horse while carrying an unconscious Zhao Qingxue would slow him down significantly. Since he was not in a hurry and had many things to consider, Hou Yuxiao slowed his pace, thinking as he walked.
Hou Yuxiao did not notice that the moment Zhao Qingxue was placed on the horseback, her eyes opened very slightly, and a cunning smile appeared at the corners of her mouth.
Zhao Qingxue just sneaked a glance at Ren Feng, then immediately closed her eyes, introspecting her own Sea of Consciousness. She saw an orange talisman hovering at the top of her Sea of Consciousness, blocking the attack of a transparent Gu insect, and immediately showed a relieved expression.
"Fortunately, the Master left a Spirit Talisman in my Sea of Consciousness, otherwise that scoundrel Gu Chenfeng would have succeeded. If the Infatuation Gu or such external influences had affected me, my Taishang Forget Love Dao would have been ruined. The Wanjian Holy Sect dares to deceive me this way; I must have my master help me seek revenge!"
She is a direct disciple of Moxuzi, an elder of the Forget Love lineage of the Taishang Dao Lineage.
Although her master is an elder, in a few years, he will compete for the position of head of the Taishang Dao Lineage. The position of the elder of the Forget Love lineage is almost certainly Zhao Qingxue's for the taking.
When she travels, how could her master not be cautious? Before he left, he went to the Grandmasters of the Heavenly Venerable Sect's Dao Lineage of Spirit Talismans and borrowed a protective Spirit Talisman to place in her Sea of Consciousness, fearing she might be targeted by malicious people, jeopardizing her chance to embark on the Dao.
Zhao Qingxue glanced at Hou Yuxiao leading the horse ahead, her cheeks flushed slightly, and her body, lying on the horseback, involuntarily twisted a bit.