Niu Yuxian spent half the night stealing a bunch of tools from the ascetic workshop.

It is said to be a pile, and all the instruments are put in a box. Niu Yuxian can carry it alone. This is the foundation of the Mohist practice of asceticism.

"Zhiqiong, I didn't come back alone. Two brothers are also back. It's up to you to decide whether to take them with me or not."

This is Niu Yuxian's style. Brotherhood must be taken into consideration, but the rules must not be ignored.

"Which two people?"

"Chu He and Wu Shanxing."

Chu He returned to the Northern Territory. Since there was no battle to fight and no one to kill, his cultivation level of killing had stopped at the eighth level.

Wu Shanxing's situation was better. He fought two battles with Tunu and his military skill reached the upper level of the eighth level, but he has not improved since then.

The two of them returned to the capital to rest for a few days before doing business. Xu Zhiqiong thought for a moment and decided to take them both with him.

The eighth-grade cultivation level is a bit low, but these two brothers are reliable.

Xu Zhiqiong will not treat them badly. They must earn enough money and cultivate enough cultivation skills.

After a good discussion, Xu Zhiqiong asked Han Chen and Tong Qingqiu to take the three brothers to Cong'an County in Yu Xianguo.

Xu Zhiqiong bought a bunch of paper figures and took Yang Wu, Chang Decai and Liang Zhenjie back to the Marquis Mansion of Yu Xianguo.

Before the fierce battle, some preparations had to be made. Liang Zhenjie laid out the tactical details to Yang Wu and Chang Decai, while Xu Zhiqiong had other important matters to deal with.

…

In the Yanghuan Palace, Princess Yanghuan didn't want to drink tea or eat. She sat in her bedroom in a daze all day long.

She has always believed that with her intelligence and her brother's ambition, she would be able to achieve great things.

She also firmly believes that one day, when the country is unified, Dayu will regain its former glory and become a great country that can rival Xuan Kingdom and Fanxiao.

She had thought countless times about the grand scene of congratulations from various clans in the royal capital.

There is only one thing she can think about now.

After Wansheng City was captured, where should the royal family flee?

She has seen clearly the courage of the emperor's brother.

It is impossible to defend the city and fight until there is only one soldier left.

If Yan Huan loses his army, her royal brother will immediately flee, but there is no question as to whether he can take other members of the royal family with him.

Where can I escape?

Go north to Xuanguo?

The emperor's brother captured Xu Zhiqiong. Xuanguo will never let go of this hatred. Xuanguo will probably not have a place for them.

Go west to the Fanxiao Kingdom?

Let’s not talk about whether the friendship between Fanxiao Kingdom and Dayu is true or false. There is a boundary between the Gu tribe and the entire royal family that cannot escape.

Go south, go to small countries such as Boye, Tugan and Luoyan to stay temporarily?

These small countries have received a lot of favors from Da Yu, so they should be able to tolerate them for a while.

But it must be only for a while.

These countries are too weak, and if the Gu clan is slightly intimidated, they will sell out the Dayu royal family.

Going east to sea?

Where do you go after going to sea?

Yelang country?

Yelang Kingdom is a good place to go. It is said that my brother and the King of Yelang Kingdom often exchange letters.

But no matter which country I go to, I can only live in fear and linger in this life.

The king's plans for hegemony have become a dream since then, and he is as panic-stricken as a bereaved dog.

There may still be some hope, maybe Juliang can get some reinforcements from Fanxiao Kingdom...

Thinking of this, Yang Huan suddenly slapped himself hard.

At this time, I'm still daydreaming!

Ju Liang is a member of the Nufu Sect! The Nufu Sect is the actual controller of the Gu clan.

Ju Liang is Dayu’s enemy!

Dayu's current break with Xuanguo was all caused by this thief. How could he go to Fanxiao to ask for reinforcements? He couldn't wait to wait for Dayu to perish!

Yang Huan slapped herself again.

If you had some courage, you would have to expose him even if you risked your life!

If he is exposed, at least he will not break with Xuan Guo, and Dayu Jiangshan can still be saved!

Is it still too late to go to the emperor brother and explain it clearly?

Yang Huan still hesitated and couldn't help but slap herself again.

At this point, why are you still hesitating?

She stood up and was about to leave when she heard someone shout: "The beating is light."

Yang Huan suddenly turned around and saw Xu Zhiqiong standing behind him.

In shock, Yang Huan wanted to call the maid, Xu Zhiqiong raised his eyebrows: "How dare you!"

Yang Huan didn't dare to move.

Xu Zhiqiong said: "Didn't you hear what I just said? I said you hit me lightly. If you can't do it, I will hit you for you!"

"You, where are you from? You, aren't you already? Where did you start saying this..."

"It was you who said that if I couldn't persuade your imperial brother, you could become a maid for me. Now I'm going to use my family's methods on you, but you just gave me a few gentle blows!"

Yang Huan was silent for a moment, then raised his hand and slapped himself in the face. It was crisp and loud, leaving a row of fingerprints.

Xu Zhiqiong held back his laughter.

Yang Huan resisted crying.

This princess is much stronger than her royal brother. In a life-or-death situation, she is willing to sacrifice herself.

Xu Zhiqiong looked straight and said: "Servant, do you know that you are wrong?"

Yang Huan nodded with tears in his eyes.

"Do you still want to save you Da Yu?"

"think!"

Yang Huan's voice was trembling.

"Do you think Da Yu can be saved?"

"There is hope!" Yang Huan raised his head, his eyes flashing, "As long as Da Xuan is willing to send troops, I, Da Yu, can still be saved."

"How can Daxuan send troops? Your imperial brother won't allow it at all!"

"I'm going to persuade the emperor brother. I'm going to the palace now. I will definitely be able to..."

"Don't say those useless stupid things!"

Yang Huan lowered his head and couldn't hold back the tears anymore.

What Xu Zhiqiong said was right, it was just a stupid thing to say. She could not persuade the emperor at all. She could do nothing now except plead with Xu Zhiqiong.

"Marquis Yun, as long as there is a way to save me, Da Yu, I will agree to anything. Not to mention being a slave, even being a cow or a horse, I am willing to do it!"

Xu Zhiqiong sighed and said, "Tell me first, how many third-grade cultivators are there in Yuxian?"

Yang Huan raised his head and said: "Does the third grade among the Gu tribe's rebels count?"

Xu Zhiqiong frowned and said: "That's the enemy's third grade, what do you think it's for?"

Yang Huan sighed and said: "There are only two third-level cultivators in Da Yu in Da Yu, and the highest cultivators in other Tao sects are only sixth-level."

Xu Zhiqiong lowered his face and said: "Are you lying to me again? Yu Xian is an orthodox person under the True God Suzaku, and there is no bloodline restriction in the cultivation of Shengdao. How can there be only two third-level people?"

Yang Huan said: "This is my big Yu's rule. There cannot be more than two third-grade Taoist cultivators, otherwise it will be suspected of treason."

"If someone reaches the third level of cultivation, how can you still kill him?"

Yang Huan shook his head and said: "No one can cultivate it. To advance from the fourth grade to the third grade, there must be another third grade cultivator to lead the way. Without the emperor's order, a third grade cultivator must not lead the way for other cultivators, otherwise it will be treated as treason."

"Why can't other sects pass the sixth level?"

Yang Huan said: "This is a rule set since the rebellion of the Gu tribe. The Gu tribe was originally a branch of the True God Suzaku. However, because there were too many high-level cultivators, it led to rebellion.

From then on, Dayu has strictly controlled the cultivation of each Tao. If anyone exceeds the sixth level, he will be expelled from the country immediately. Anyone who conceals and refuses to report will be killed without mercy."

What kind of weird idea is this?

There are already many high-level cultivators in the Gu clan, but Yu Xian is still here, degrading his martial arts.
To be continued...