20demayo Chapter 140 The Zhang Family
Chapter 140 The Zhang Family
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Lu Yuan was unaware of the subsequent impact of this battle.
He has now opened the system panel.
Name: Lu Yuan
Age: 19
[Cultivation Technique: Rank 6 Cultivation Technique "Heavenly Gang Blazing Sun Blade" (1827/1000 Minor Success, Breakthrough?)]
[Fourth-grade martial art, "Primordial Qi Gong," for controlling the void (29381/30000, perfected)]
[Sixth-Rank Cultivation Technique "Formless Golden Bell" (1617/1000 Minor Success, Breakthrough Possible?)]
[Fourth-grade formation "Shocking God Floating Pagoda Formation" (10283/10000 Great Completion, Breakthrough?) Additional effects: Doubled defense, doubled speed. In large-scale battles, it can have a deterrent effect, lowering the enemy's morale.]
【Third-Rank Kung Fu Technique: Breaking the Barrier Arrow Technique (47182/50000 Entry Stance)】
[Fourth-grade martial art "Heart-Shattering Fist" (48018/50000 entry stance)]
After glancing at the system data, a smile appeared on Lu Yuan's lips.
All of them have made considerable progress, which means that Lu Yuan's combat power has reached a new level.
Then, without any hesitation, he chose to break through.
Then, a large number of insights into sword techniques flooded his mind, and the "Heavenly Gang Blazing Sun Blade" instantly reached a new level. Things that were difficult to understand in the past, he now felt he could execute in one go.
[Cultivation Technique: Rank 6 Cultivation Technique "Heavenly Gang Blazing Sun Blade" (827/10000 Great Success)]
At the same time, the physical body also began to change, emitting a large amount of divine light, which is the feeling of divine essence radiating outward.
Even a powerful expert who has reached the Divine Essence level cannot do this.
This can be considered another unknown realm.
However, no one has ever been able to achieve this before.
[Sixth-Rank Kung Fu Technique: Formless Golden Bell (617/10000 Great Success)]
"call!"
Lu Yuan let out a long breath; his cultivation had reached its end at this point.
When he opened his eyes and looked outside...
It was already getting dark.
He turned his head and found Xiao Hua sitting right next to him.
She stared at him, only realizing what was happening at that moment, and a blush appeared on her face.
Then she asked softly, "Have you finished cultivating?"
"Hmm, almost there. Has Xiao He arrived yet?"
"He arrived a long time ago and is waiting outside the tent. He wouldn't dare come in without your permission," Xiao Hua said, covering her mouth with a laugh.
Now, after this battle, Lu Yuan is renowned for his power and prestige, at least in the Northern Barbarian lands.
These past few days, many people have been inquiring about his specific situation.
I've heard that many powerful families want to marry their daughters to Lu Yuan, and they've even said that they'd be happy as long as their daughters become his concubines.
After all, many people have already noticed the relationship between Lu Yuan and Xiao Hua.
The position of the principal wife was something I never even dared to dream of.
But being a concubine isn't bad either; she'll still have a distinguished status in the future.
This made Xiao Hua, while pleased that Lu Yuan had successfully established his authority, also wary.
She had always known that Lu Yuan had a good relationship with his former superior, Zhou Hongling.
He could barely accept the other person, but he was somewhat reluctant to add another person to the group.
Of course, she dared not say these words to Lu Yuan.
I don't want to give the other person the impression of jealousy.
Lu Yuan was unaware of Xiao Hua's thoughts. Upon learning of Xiao He's arrival, he said, "Let him in."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao He, who had been waiting outside, hurriedly came in.
There was a lot of snow on the armor, so it was obviously snowing outside again.
In the northernmost part of the Northern Barbarian lands, it has always been like this: as soon as autumn arrives, it snows.
It will remain warm until the following summer.
Therefore, the people here live in relatively difficult circumstances.
Once winter arrives, even True Essence Realm experts find it difficult to stay outdoors for extended periods.
Lu Yuan looked at Xiao He, who was covered in snow and wind, and said, "Sit down and let's talk. How is Sheng Man's situation?"
Then, Xiao Hua unfolded the map, preparing to study how to attack.
Xiao He hesitated and said, "Your Highness, the barbarian army broke camp this afternoon, and they left in a hurry, without having time to take many things."
The scouts have been following us, and now they have retreated another hundred miles.
Because you are engaged in spiritual practice, I dare not arbitrarily deploy troops to pursue you.
If we try to catch up now, it will probably be difficult.
Judging from their appearance, they'll be traveling through the night.
After she finished speaking, she looked up at Lu Yuan cautiously, worried that he might be angry.
However, to his surprise, Lu Yuan smiled and looked at Xiao He, saying, "Since they retreated on their own, it saves us the trouble."
With the assistance of the three ministries, plus the troops stationed on the border, the barbarians should not dare to make a move this winter.
Since that's the case, I'll go back tomorrow. You can take care of things here for now.
The imperial decree should arrive in a few days.
"Yes, sir!" Xiao He replied hastily.
In fact, he was already prepared to die fighting this time when facing the barbarian army. Now, Lu Yuan can be said to have turned the tide, and not only is he safe, but he is also safe.
Judging from the prince's tone, he might even be promoted to a higher position.
How could I not be happy?
Lu Yuan smiled broadly and said, "Come sit down and let's talk. Let's have a drink today."
He still had a rather favorable impression of Xiao He.
Putting aside ability, at the very least, he must be loyal.
During this period, it was evident that Xiao He was utterly loyal to the Northern Barbarians.
If that's the case, then we can use it.
After all, for those in power, when choosing a person, loyalty is the first priority, and everything else comes second.
Upon hearing the order, Xiao He naturally dared not say anything more. After sitting down, he took the initiative to fill a jar of wine for Lu Yuan and then filled his own jar as well.
Xiao Hua simply listened quietly to the two chatting, and then silently served food to Lu Yuan.
This scene made Xiao He break out in a cold sweat.
He became increasingly nervous, mainly because Xiao Hua's status was too high; this was the first time he had ever dined with someone like her.
Xiao He was already a little drunk before the meal had lasted long, mainly because he was too excited that night.
Therefore, it had to be ended hastily.
Then they all went back to rest.
Nothing happened that night. Early the next morning, Lu Yuan and Xiao Hua led their personal guards out of the camp.
Xiao He stood aside and carefully saw them off.
They only breathed a sigh of relief after Lu Yuan and his group left.
Now, in front of Lu Yuan, he felt as if he were a junior, hesitant and timid.
At this moment, Xiao Hua turned her head and looked at Lu Yuan on the road and said, "I didn't expect it to be resolved so quickly. Brother Yuan is really amazing, and you even seized so much."
Even if you lose money in Nancheng this time, it won't bankrupt the Prince's Mansion.
He seemed to breathe a sigh of relief as he spoke.
During this time, she had actually been worrying about Lu Yuan.
He even considered borrowing money from the royal family.
If it were the Northern Barbarians at their peak, they could naturally afford tens of millions of taels of silver, but now they are really struggling to make ends meet.
Lu Yuan turned to look at her and said, "Are you so sure I'll pay?"
"Even the Prime Minister couldn't do anything about Nancheng, so it's no wonder you made money. I admit you have a great talent for cultivation and battle formations."
"But making money this way is different from other things. Even the imperial court is helpless, let alone you alone," Xiao Hua said softly.
Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow and said, "Shall we make a bet?"
"Okay, let's bet. If you can sell the house, I'll grant you one request," Xiao Hua said softly.
"Anything is fine?" Lu Yuan asked, his eyes fixed on the other person as he spoke.
This girl has truly grown up.
Not only her looks, but her figure is also top-notch.
Xiao Hua met Lu Yuan's gaze, and as if she had thought of something, a blush rose on her face.
But then she raised her head, revealing her snow-white neck: "Of course, I mean what I say, I'll agree to any conditions, but it's the same if you lose."
"Alright, I'll have people start selling it as soon as I get back this time. Just wait and see."
"I don't believe it. Houses are hard to sell even after they're built, let alone now that they're probably not even finished," Xiao Hua's clear voice rang out.
"Haha, we'll see then." Lu Yuan spoke even faster.
Xiao Hua followed closely behind.
More than ten days passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, Lu Yuan and his group finally returned to the imperial city.
By this time, winter had fully arrived.
Inside the palace of the Yong Emperor, the Yong Emperor invited Grand Commandant Chang Dao to sit for a while. Looking at the snowy scenery outside, he said, "My dear minister, what do you think is the best way for us to start a war now, and who should we attack?"
"The Northern Barbarians, the thirteen vassal states, are disobedient. The government has just changed hands, and the new emperor's foundation is unstable. It may be difficult to wipe them out, but if we plunder their pastures, it should be no problem," Chang Dao said softly.
"Then, my dear minister, when do you think is the most opportune time to make your move?"
"Two years from now, the agreement we signed back then will also be due to expire. We should try our best to stabilize the Western Rong region during this period."
"Actually, now would be the most opportune time, but things are unstable in the Western Rong region, so we have to postpone it for a while longer," Chang Dao said softly.
Emperor Yong nodded: "Alright, then let's make it two years. Let's begin preparations for war tomorrow."