"Wuji, Zhao Ling, what are you doing?"

Shang Mo Bookstore.

The scene was once very quiet.

The two of them didn't hug or get too close, but from most angles, it was no different from hugging and nibbling on each other's ears.

Upon hearing Hua Chao's voice, the two quickly separated.

They each looked up, tilting their heads forty-five degrees to look at the sky.

"Ah, ah, Hua Chao girl!"

Zhao Ning stammered for a moment, quickly finding an excuse, "His Majesty asked me to discuss important matters with Brother Ying and make sure to inform him of some important things. If you have anything to say, please say it first. I'll wait for you at the carriage outside the gate."

After speaking, he quickly escaped from the backyard.

Ying Wuji chuckled, "Hua Chao, why are you up so early?"

Hua Chao sighed lightly, "It's nothing! I waited for you for a long time last night before you came back. Zhai Yun and the others also pulled you aside to discuss matters. I wanted to ask you if there was anything important after they left, but you were already asleep, and you've been asleep until now."

Ying Wuji looked at her slightly tired face and couldn't help but soften his heart, whispering, "Go back and rest. I'll explain the situation of the tomb to you after we finish the important matters. Don't worry, I'm not injured at all!"

"Okay!"

Hua Chao nodded, then suddenly asked, "By the way, where is Bai Zhi? Didn't she come back with you?"

Ying Wuji casually explained, "She had some insights in the tomb and is currently in seclusion!"

"Oh..."

Hua Chao seemed lost in thought, then smiled, "Hurry up and get on the carriage, don't keep His Majesty waiting!"

"Alright!"

"And..."

"What?"

Hua Chao pursed her lips and smiled, "The Prince's Mansion is magnificent!"

Ying Wuji was lost in thought for a moment, then nodded, "Yes!"

He waved at her and walked straight out of the backyard.

Hua Chao sighed lightly.

This little girl.

She hasn't even done anything important yet, why did she go into seclusion?

Wuji's condition seems to be getting worse.

I wonder when the little girl will come out of seclusion.

I need to treat him soon.

...

The sky was pale white, tinged with the morning sun.

The carriage rumbled forward.

There was silence in the carriage for a while before Zhao Ning asked softly, "Is there really no affection between you and Hua Chao?"

"I..."

Ying Wuji's lips moved, and after organizing his words, he was about to speak.

But Zhao Ning interrupted him, "Actually, there's no need to say more. Anyone with eyes can see it. You don't have to rush to deny it. I just want to tell you that I have no intention of interfering in your relationship. But someone is unwilling. At least until I ascend the throne, you two can restrain yourselves. It's good for you and it's a form of protection for her."

Ying Wuji understood her meaning.

Zhao Ji's reaction last night was very generous, truly the most generous in the Great Li.

But the meaning was clear.

He hoped that Wuji would have at most two sons, one with Zhao Ning was necessary, and whether or not there was one with Tang Tang, if there was, it had to be raised in the name of the Great Li's son.

Only by fulfilling these two conditions could he truly integrate into the Li Kingdom's royal family.

Any child left with someone else would be a serious offense to this agreement.

To be honest.

The conditions were very generous.

Ying Wuji was tempted, but he wasn't the only one, so it would be extremely irresponsible to only consider his own feelings.

Until the matter with the Demon Race was resolved, he didn't dare to have any relationship with Hua Chao.

Zhao Ning's suggestion actually had no impact.

She could think for herself.

Ying Wuji was very happy.

But the attitude conveyed was something he didn't like.

Hua Chao had no cultivation and was no longer a little girl. Zhao Ji was still ten years younger than the average age of the Li King. This...

It seems that he needs to become stronger as soon as possible.

Ying Wuji frowned for a moment, then quickly relaxed, and smiled, "Don't worry! It won't happen!"

Zhao Ning understood him too well. Even though his tone was relaxed and firm, she could sense the rebellious emotions between the lines.

She wanted to explain something.

But after thinking about it, she gave up.

Zhao Ji only had three years left, not ten.

But this secret, except for their family of three, no one else could know.

Zhao Ning quickly changed the topic, "If everything goes as expected, the wedding date will be in the next few days."

"Huh?"

Ying Wuji was surprised, "Is it arranged so soon? Isn't it too rushed?"

Zhao Ning shook her head, "It's not rushed. Mainly..."

Ying Wuji asked, "Do we have to go through the entire process of the wedding?"

Zhao Ning choked for a moment, and her cheeks suddenly became hot, "Wuji! Are you asking this too eagerly?"

Seeing Ying Wuji's disappointed expression.

She quickly explained, "Mainly, I haven't established a firm foothold in the Great Li yet. If I go into seclusion for ten months rashly, it will have a big impact on the situation. Moreover, this time I will lead the troops to attack the Kingdom Di!"

"What!"

Ying Wuji was surprised, he could understand not going into seclusion rashly.

But leading the troops... with her current cultivation and identity as the Crown Prince, it was too radical.

Unless...

He looked up and down at Zhao Ning, activating all his senses, and then realized that there seemed to be an incredibly terrifying energy in her seemingly ordinary body.

This feeling was even more suffocating than facing the Red Dust in the tomb.

Ying Wuji asked, "Have you made a breakthrough?"

Zhao Ning smiled and nodded, "Thanks to Brother Ying, I have reached the First Grade Spirit Embryo!"

Tsk tsk!

Sure enough!After entering the stage of rebirth, it is a complete transformation. With a drop of Emperor Zhuanxu's blood, her current strength and potential are probably enough to surpass all the older generation of the same age, including Lao Bi Deng and Nangong Ling.

Based on the current information, only Ying Wuque, after breaking through the stage of rebirth, can be comparable to her.

Moreover, according to Zhao Ji, she has already arranged a divine weapon that is even more terrifying than the Martial King Sword for her to integrate with.

As long as some time passes and the fusion between her and the weapon is complete, as long as she and Ying Wuque have not broken through, she will undoubtedly be the number one under the Soldier Realm.

Damn it!

The effect of rebirth is really tempting!

But she is also close. The fox clan scholar has given her a hundred thousand dream realms.

Isn't it easy to manipulate emotions in dreams?

Originally, she had to wait for a big event.

But now...

It won't be long before she breaks through the stage of rebirth with a cultivation level of Triple Thirteen.

"Congratulations!"

Ying Wuji smiled and said, "It seems that the betrothal gift I gave was useful. Betrothal gifts cannot be returned, and people cannot be returned, haha!"

Zhao Ning felt a burning sensation on her face under his gaze, but she remained composed and said, "Rest assured! A gentleman's words are hard to chase after."

Ying Wuji: "..."

He sighed and rubbed his forehead.

He was speechless.

Is this a trial of love before marriage, or a brotherhood oath like in Liangshan?

His empress-to-be is still a bit clueless about romance at the moment. But thinking about it, she has been surrounded by political affairs since childhood, and she has the heavy burden of her father on her shoulders. It's not surprising that she doesn't understand romance.

He really worries about the day of their wedding night when she might say to him, "Brother Ying! Don't worry about me. I don't mind sacrificing a little for the future of Li Kingdom. I won't shed tears even if I bleed."

Isn't that too much?

"By the way, Brother Ying!"

"What's the matter?"

"I asked you earlier about the matter of Li Qianguan. It seems like you have something to say!"

"Well..."

Ying Wuji frowned and started to feel annoyed. "Did you feel that my good father left the closed-door cultivation place yesterday?"

Zhao Ning nodded, "Yes!"

With her strength, she definitely wouldn't have noticed.

But it would be difficult to hide it from Zhao Ji's ears. After all, they were discussing a major event yesterday, and he was on high alert the whole time, not allowing anyone to overhear the secrets of the Li royal family.

Such a major event.

It's normal to find their young master in advance.

But from Ying Wuji's appearance, it seems like it's not good news.

She asked softly, "What did he want from you?"

Ying Wuji's eyes were bloodshot with anger. "Naturally, it's about business. He wants me to help Kingdom Qian gain dominance. Otherwise, otherwise my mother's clan... sigh!"

There's no need to say it. His mother's clan will definitely be suppressed like crazy.

Now that Ying Wuque's faction is thriving, Ying Wuji is being assassinated, but there is no movement from his mother's clan. They are completely suppressed.

Unexpectedly, Ying Yue's thoughts are all about using his mother's clan to blackmail Ying Wuji.

Isn't this poking at the soft spot of the morning person?

Zhao Ning gritted her teeth and said, "This is too much!"

Ying Wuji sighed helplessly and said, "I can only do my best to fight for the interests of our Li Kingdom."

Zhao Ning couldn't say anything even if she had something to say.

She could only nod forcefully and say, "Yes!"

Ying Wuji thought to himself.

This business deal will undoubtedly become an important source of wealth for Kingdoms Qian and Li in the future.

Anyone would want to control this source of wealth.

If he wants to gain dominance, he can only deceive both sides.

...

After a while.

The carriage stopped, and under the guidance of the eunuch on duty, the two of them arrived at a side hall of Chongli Palace.

At this moment.

The two kings of Kingdoms Qian and Li were toasting each other.

Their drinking was quite bold, and although they were just bragging, it gave people a sense of grandeur as if they were discussing the world.

"You said Ying Yue is really despicable. He harmed so many young girls back then, but he doesn't plan to bring any of them back to Kingdom Qian?"

"They weren't trapped, so how can it be considered harm? Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. You just want to hold onto a few more children and tie me up when I go back. I treated you as a brother, but you were always thinking of how to scheme against me."

"You can't say that. I'm just a puppet in the royal family. I have no choice. But you didn't fall for it. You even sent the children over and became my son-in-law!"

"Tsk tsk tsk..."

Ying Yue cursed and then picked up the wine jar to drink.

That year, he had just seized the throne in Kingdom Qian, and the Rongdi invaded in the blink of an eye. The situation was critical.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have sent Ying Wuji as a hostage to exchange for military support from Li Kingdom.

This matter has always been a shame to him.

This old guy always brings up painful memories.

When Zhao Ji saw the two of them arrive, he waved at Ying Wuji and said, "Wuji, come over here."

"Coming!"

Ying Wuji walked in with big strides, while Zhao Ning quietly left the side hall.

"Father!"

"Father!"

Ying Wuji smiled and raised a glass of wine to each of them.

The two of them had the same title, which made Ying Yue roll his eyes. He glanced at Zhao Ji, who was smiling, and had no choice but to accept it.

He waved at Ying Wuji and said, "Today is a family banquet, no need for formalities. Come! Sit next to me!"

"Okay!"

Ying Wuji nodded and sat down next to Ying Yue.

Ying Yue still had a calm expression on his face, but when he saw the slightly forced smile on Ying Wuji's face, he couldn't help but feel a little suspicious.He remained calm, his voice becoming cold as he asked, "Has Kingdom Li been pressuring you again? If so, raise one finger. If not, raise two fingers."

Ying Wuji's face stiffened.

After hesitating for a moment, he extended two fingers from his left hand, which was placed on his knee under the table.

But after biting his lip, he retracted one finger.

Ying Yue's gaze immediately turned cold.

He looked at Zhao Ji across from him, feeling even more annoyed.

Zhao Ji, you're quite something!

I knew you sent someone to bring Wuji back for no good reason.

You dare to threaten my son over a mere business deal.

Look how wronged Wuji is!

He smiled and said, "Brother Zhao! This is the first time I've seen my son in a while, and I haven't had much chance to talk to Wuji. Since your princess isn't here either, let's excuse ourselves for now!"

As he spoke, he pulled Wuji's arm and went behind a pillar in the palace.

He gave Wuji a signal.

Wuji sighed and took out a soundproof talisman. "Father..."

Ying Yue's expression became serious. "What did they threaten you with?"

"Nothing much."

Wuji shook his head. "Father, have you heard of Emperor's Blood from Zhuanxu?"

"Hmm!"

Ying Yue was taken aback. Of course he had heard of it. It was the essence of life that congealed after the awakening of Zhuanxu's bloodline, capable of greatly enhancing one's physical condition after reaching the Transcendence Realm. Ying Wuque was able to congeal it within his body. If it weren't for the fact that taking it would harm his origin, Ying Yue would have ordered Ying Wuque to have many children by now.

Wuji nodded. "They have a few drops in stock. This time, I earned them a great deal of credit, so I received one drop. I can use it on the first son between me and the Li Kingdom princess."

"That's great!"

Ying Yue's eyes lit up. Although it was not as good as the real Emperor's Body, it was still an extremely rare treasure.

"But they demand that I take control of the business for the Li Kingdom. If I can do that, our child will have the Ying surname. If not, the child will be adopted into the Li royal family and have the Zhao surname!"

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

Ying Yue's face immediately filled with anger. How could the descendants of our old Ying family have the Zhao surname?

Wuji sighed. "Father! We're under their roof..."

Ying Yue furrowed his brows.

If it were just an ordinary child, whether they had the Ying or Zhao surname wouldn't matter much to him.

But... Emperor's Blood!

He furrowed his brows slightly, looking at Wuji with some suspicion. "The last time Zhuanxu's Emperor's Body appeared, Ying Zhao hadn't split from our family yet. Where did they get Emperor's Blood? You wouldn't be tricking me, would you?"

"I wouldn't dare trick you!"

Wuji gritted his teeth and directly drew a drop of blood from his dantian. "If you don't believe me, take a look!"

Ying Yue felt the vigorous bloodline power in the blood and his pupils contracted.

His expression became somewhat ferocious.

Zhao Ji, you've really hit our old Ying family's sore spot, haven't you?

Wuji said in a low voice, "Father, what should we do?"

Ying Yue gritted his teeth. "The child must have the Ying surname! We must also take control of the business!"

"But..."

"Let's negotiate!"

"How?"

"Leave it to me!"

Ying Yue directly removed the soundproof talisman and his face already had a smile on it.

With Wuji, he returned to his seat.

At this time, there was already another person beside Zhao Ji at the dining table.

She had a lazy temperament.

Her appearance was sweet.

She was the object of the marriage alliance with Kingdom Qian this time—the Yuanyang Princess.

However, it was actually Zhao Ning in disguise.

Zhao Ji smiled faintly. "You father and son sure talk fast."

He had a warm smile on his face.

But he was secretly sneering.

Zhao Ning had just told him everything that happened on the carriage.

This heartless killer actually thought of using his mother's family to threaten Wuji.

Isn't this poking at my son-in-law's sore spot?

Truly foolish.

He didn't even realize that he was pushing Wuji further away.

In this case.

This flaw made him think of a countermeasure.

Ying Yue didn't answer, he just looked at Zhao Ning with a smile. "This is my future daughter-in-law, right? It's our first meeting, and I didn't know what to give, so here's the gift list prepared by our family for the wedding. Take a look, you'll be part of our Ying family from now on."

Part of the Ying family?

Your son has married into our family.

Is it worth fighting over these empty titles?

Zhao Ji rolled his eyes and couldn't be bothered to argue with this old man.

Zhao Ning took the gift list and remained calm when he saw the first page. After all, he had experienced many storms. But the more he flipped through, the more surprised he became. After finishing reading, he couldn't help but bow respectfully. "Father, you've gone to great lengths!"

So many betrothal gifts!

How much does Kingdom Qian value Ying Wuji?

Looking at the thick gift list, Wuji couldn't help but secretly laugh. This was the private treasury of his mother, Lao Bi Deng, and Lin Guifei. How could it not be generous?

Ying Yue laughed heartily. "As long as you're not dissatisfied!"

Zhao Ji smiled faintly. "Our Zhao family has also given quite a lot, in-law! If there's nothing else, let's quickly set the wedding date. You have a good understanding of the calendar and have also read the Ancient Calendar of Zhuanxu. You can decide on the date, preferably within ten days!"

"Are you in such a hurry?"

Ying Yue was surprised by the speed of the process and said directly, "Then the day after tomorrow!"

Zhao Ji: "..."

Zhao Ning: "..."

Wuji: "..."

Is my brother getting married in two days?Zhao Ji couldn't help but stroke his beard and laugh heartily, "Good! Good! Good! Then it will be the day after tomorrow, don't worry! Everything is ready, and there won't be any shortage of proper etiquette. It seems like you can't wait any longer, my dear in-law!"

Ying Yue nodded, "The sooner the better for such a good day. They say that starting a family before starting a career is beneficial. Fortunately, Wuji has a natural talent for business, so we, as his fathers, don't have to worry about his career."

However, even though his career is in Kingdom Qian, it is still doing business on the land of Kingdom Li. We can't just take everything without giving anything to our friendly neighbor. What do you think, my dear in-law?

Kingdom Qian gets nine, and Kingdom Li gets one! How does that sound to you?"

Zhao Ji: "???"

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Ying Yue, you dare to ask for that much! He stroked his beard and laughed, "My dear in-law, you're just joking. The people of Kingdom Qian don't have the business acumen. Wuji can do well in business because of the land of Kingdom Li. But after all, he is your own son, so Kingdom Li gets eight and Kingdom Qian gets two, no more!"

Ying Yue was about to burst into laughter, "We people from Kingdom Qian are just more inclined towards practical matters. Who says we don't have business acumen? Besides, without the commercial seal from our embassy, can Wuji's business thrive? Currently, all the commercial seals of Kingdom Qian abroad are in Wuji's hands. This is the foundation of his business!

Kingdom Qian gets seven, and Kingdom Li gets three! Don't argue with me anymore!"

"My dear in-law, please stop!" Zhao Ji was amused, "Others might not know about the commercial guild of Kingdom Qian, but I do. So many commercial seals given to Wuji, are you sure it's to pave the way for him and not to help him alleviate poverty? Kingdom Li gets six, and Kingdom Qian gets four! If you lower the price again, my dear, I will turn against you!"

Ying Yue was a little angry, "*&&￥%……blah blah blah! Kingdom Qian gets six, and Kingdom Li gets four! This is the bottom line!"

...

The two kings argued back and forth, their momentum strong. But listening to their bickering, it felt no different from haggling at a vegetable stall. The more they argued, the more they got into it, and both of them firmly held onto the "six-four split" bottom line. Neither of them wanted to give in, and there was even an air of "if you push me too far, I'll fight you."

The more they talked, the angrier they got.

Finally, both of them looked at Ying Wuji.

Ying Yue raised his voice, "This is your business, you decide! Who gets six and who gets four!"

Ying Wuji's face turned slightly pale, looking indecisive, "How can I dare to say?"

Zhao Ji was dissatisfied, "Why are you shouting so loudly? You were such a dignified young man, and now you've been shouted at like this? It's not a solution to keep arguing like this. How about this, my foolish brother has a suggestion, listen and see if you can accept it!"

Ying Yue narrowed his eyes, not knowing what kind of bad idea Zhao Ji was brewing this time.

He didn't want to listen to this suggestion.

But for the sake of appearances, he had to listen.

After listening, he rejected it completely.

And then he put forward his own idea.

He said lightly, "You say!"

Zhao Ji narrowed his eyes, "Kingdom Qian gets four, Kingdom Li gets four, and Wuji gets two! None of us can interfere with Wuji's share. He can handle it however he wants."

"Hmm?"

Ying Yue was taken aback for a moment, then a hint of delight appeared on his face.

They actually wanted to split it together, this was exactly what he wanted!

Now Wuji's career relies entirely on Kingdom Qian, and in the future, even the people of Kingdom Qian will be sent to cultivate the land for him. Did they really think Wuji considers himself a person of Kingdom Li just because his surname is Ying?

This suggestion is good for Kingdom Qian, it's settled!

But he still made a hesitant expression and argued with Zhao Ji about the details for a while, although his momentum had weakened significantly.

Finally.

He reluctantly nodded, "Alright! Let's go with your suggestion! None of us will interfere with Wuji's share. But since Wuji lives in Kingdom Li and will definitely spend money there, you are benefiting from it."

Finally, a smile appeared on Zhao Ji's face, "Good! It's settled then!"

The plan succeeded.

This heartless killer, Ying Wuji, doesn't understand himself at all. By threatening Wuji like this, he has completely pushed him to their side. Did he really think Wuji considers himself a person of Kingdom Qian just because his surname is Ying?

This result is good for Kingdom Li, it's settled!

"Hoo..."

Ying Wuji laughed in his heart, but let out a long sigh, as if he had survived a disaster. There was a hint of fear in his smile, "Peace brings wealth, peace brings wealth! And the business I want to do is just to make money. It's better to make a quick profit while the technology and craftsmanship haven't been leaked yet. There's no need to ruin the peace..."

Technology?

Craftsmanship?

Both of them suddenly felt a sense of unease. How could they let others benefit from this kind of business?

"So naive!"

"So naive!"

Two stern shouts.

Ying Wuji fell silent.

Ying Yue and Zhao Ji glanced at each other and walked to the side where the map was.

"Wuji, come over here too!"

"Okay!"

Ying Wuji chuckled secretly and followed them.

Zhao Ji snorted, feeling a bit frustrated, "With the protection of both Kingdom Qian and Kingdom Li, how could this technology be leaked? We will be doing this business for a long time!"

Ying Yue stared at the spot where Kingdom Qian and Kingdom Li met on the map, his face becoming serious, "Let's choose a location!"

Ying Wuji: "..."

Another round of hidden struggles began.

Finally, both sides reached a consensus.

They would build a small city a hundred miles northwest of Anyi, a city on the border of Kingdom Qian and Kingdom Li.Another two hundred households from Kingdom Qian and Kingdom Li were settled in, all engaged in the production of jade soap. They were required to sign a contract and receive generous wages in exchange for not leaving the city for fifteen years. After fifteen years, they could continue to stay or leave with the money.

However, the original people of Kingdom Qian needed to settle in Kingdom Li.

The original people of Kingdom Li needed to settle in Kingdom Qian.

The guards in the city were jointly responsible by both countries.

Both sides supervised each other.

Anyone who leaked secrets, whether they were soldiers or civilians, would be mercilessly killed.

If Ying Wuji had similar business in the future, they would all move into this small city.

Ying Wuji's inner thoughts: Wonderful!

Zhao Ji's inner thoughts: Wonderful!

Ying Yue's inner thoughts: Wonderful!

Zhao Ning glanced at Ying Wuji and felt that there was something wrong with this matter.

But for now, it was indeed the best decision for Kingdom Li.

After all, it was almost impossible for Ying Wuji to obtain the formula without any precautions.

The core formula was still in Ying Wuji's hands, so it was acceptable.

Now that both of Ying Wuji's wives were in Kingdom Li and his mother's clan was oppressed in Kingdom Qian, if the relationship between Kingdom Qian and Kingdom Li broke down one day, Ying Wuji would not hesitate to stand on the side of Kingdom Li, even if he had grievances about the matter concerning his child.

Zhao Ning couldn't figure out what benefits Kingdom Qian could offer that would entice Ying Wuji.

Continue to threaten his mother's clan?

It would only push him further away!

This mutually beneficial result made everyone feel a little relieved.

However, Zhao Ji and Ying Yue had a look of being at a great disadvantage on their faces.

Only Ying Wuji was happily filled with the joy of surviving a disaster.

Ying Yue's inner thoughts: Zhao Ji is so cunning, using the child to threaten us. See how he bullies Wuji.

Zhao Ji's inner thoughts: Ying Yue is so ruthless, using the mother's clan to threaten Wuji. See how he bullies the child.

"There is one more thing!"

Zhao Ji's expression became serious: "After the grand court meeting, I will bring up the matter of reform, my in-law..."

"Military exercise, right?"

Ying Yue smiled: "No problem! But this year, Kingdom Li needs to export three times the amount of cultivation resources as in previous years, and it needs to be settled immediately!"

Zhao Ji narrowed his eyes. This old friend of his really understood him.

Just based on this little clue, he could judge what he wanted to do.

Three times the export volume.

Indeed, it could enrich the middle-level power of Kingdom Qian, but without large-scale springs, everything was rootless.

Compared to the benefits of the reform in the Great Li, it was not worth mentioning at all.

It was an old trick for Kingdom Li to use the export of cultivation resources to suppress the Kingdom of Rong and the Kingdom of Di.

And with the secret factory now, Kingdom Qian could not make any rash moves. It was impossible for them to take advantage of the military exercise to seize the land of Kingdom Li. The Weiwu troops of the Kingdom of Wei were not to be trifled with.

"Cultivation resources are not a problem!"

Zhao Ji stood up with a smile: "After the court meeting, I will settle with you immediately. Within two hours, I will be able to set off back to Kingdom Qian with the resources."

"Great!"

"Wuji, you escort Yuanyang back to her residence. Then wait in the side hall with the Crown Prince. After the court meeting, we will discuss matters!"

"Yes!"

Ying Wuji finally showed a smile.

When Kingdom Qian and Kingdom Li were in harmony, I can rely on these two sources of income with peace of mind.

When Kingdom Qian and Kingdom Li are in conflict, the decision-making power in my hands seems to be only twenty percent, but in fact, it is one hundred percent!

This wave, I finally succeeded.

...

Today's court meeting in Kingdom Li started later than usual.

But it lasted twice as long as usual.

And it was intense throughout!

One heavy news after another made all the noble families feel dizzy.

The King of Li decided to march north to Kingdom Di, and the Zhao clan dispatched two hundred thousand elites to seek new territories for the new policy!

And they also requested the Wei and Han clans to contribute fifty thousand elites each to join the expedition.

The one leading the troops in three days would be Zhao Ning, who had been in seclusion for a long time.

When Zhao Ning appeared in front of the courtiers again, he no longer concealed his cultivation. The sharpness of a First Grade Spirit Embryo completely shocked the entire court.

It should be noted that a First Grade Spirit Embryo had not appeared in over a hundred years.

Nangong Ling had raised a son who had the potential to break through to the First Grade Spirit Embryo, making all the lords of the world fearful.

But they never expected that Zhao Ning would be the first to break through the Embryonic Transformation Realm with a First Grade Spirit Embryo.

What was even more terrifying was that Zhao Ning also obtained the recognition of the ancestral sword of the Zhao clan.

With this divine weapon no less inferior to the Sword of Martial Spirit King, and her talent, she would break through to the Soldier Realm in no more than five years.

The Crown Prince personally leading the troops!

Made everyone feel Zhao Ji's determination.

Made the Wei and Han clans tremble with fear. They hurriedly left the court and rushed back home to discuss matters.

In addition.

The Crown Prince Zhao Ning also announced a major event.

Because the members of the Zhao clan openly violated the king's orders within the ancestral tomb, all those who violated the king's orders should be punished according to the national law.

But considering that they were about to follow the army, they could be exempted from corporal punishment and only needed to be displayed at the city gate for a day.

Only one person needed to be subjected to corporal punishment and displayed at the city gate.

This person was the Changping Marquis who instigated the members of the clan to violate the king's orders.

But considering that the Marquis of Changping was already old, he could be pardoned outside the law, and his two sons could act as substitutes for their father.

Even though they were his two sons, they were still influential figures in the clan.

Zhao Ji's move was quite ruthless, humiliating them in front of the royal family.

But combined with the great victory of the royal family in the Hundred Schools Gathering, the Crown Prince's strong breakthrough to the First Grade Spirit Embryo, it completely shocked the entire clan.

It made everyone in other families feel insecure.At this time, Zhao Ji proposed that all families could exchange their official positions on their own fiefdoms for the quota of core disciples in the academy, thus obtaining the opportunity to become officials in the new land.

This made countless small aristocratic families excited.

With so much important news, the grand and extravagant wedding of Ying Wuji and Princess Yuanyang was no longer as prominent.

After the court meeting.

The entire Jiangcheng, and even the entire Kingdom Li, was in an uproar.

...

Zuixian Tower.

There were three familiar old acquaintances.

Wei Huan and Han Zhe looked at Pingling Jun, their disgust on their faces was no longer concealed.

And it was this cunning Zhao Qi again.

Nothing good would come out of having any relationship with him.

So when they received Zhao Qi's invitation this time, their first reaction was to refuse.

But after careful consideration, they still chose to accept the invitation.

There was no other way.

The pressure from the Zhao family was too great.

The flaws exposed by the Zhao family were also too great.

This timing!

It must be seized fiercely!

Wei Huan coldly snorted, "Zhao Qi! During this tomb raid, our Wei family's elite youth suffered a loss of thirty percent. Don't you think you need to give an explanation?"

"Hmm?"

Han Zhe also looked at Zhao Qi.

"Wei Yushi! Han Weiwei!"

Zhao Qi also had a headache. He didn't know why, but he kept messing up one thing after another, even though he was working so hard on his career.

Why was the heavens so unfair?

The old man Zhao Ji couldn't see my efforts.

Can't you see them either?

He took a deep breath and slowly said, "No one expected such a thing to happen. Now our Zhou royal family is the one suffering the most losses. What we should consider is how to turn the tide. It is not wise to blame each other after the war.

Although the tomb raid is now out of the control of the Nangong family, as long as there is pressure from all sides, we still have a chance to enter.

Jiang Taiyuan is now infamous, and the only ones who know how to use the Muye Monument are the Zhou royal family.

As long as the Muye Monument stands, the alliance of the Ji clan still has a chance to survive.

So why do we need to argue and ruin the harmony among us?"

Wei Huan: "Heh..."

Han Zhe: "Heh..."

Although they expressed disdain.

But now the pressure from the Zhao family was too great, and they couldn't completely give up the Ji clan alliance.

Zhao Qi took a deep breath. "How do you two view the matter of the Northern Expedition to Kingdom Di by His Majesty?"

Han Zhe looked Zhao Qi up and down.

He felt somewhat disrespectful to discuss such a big matter with him.

They accepted the invitation just to see the attitude of the Zhou royal family.

He snorted lightly, "Pingling Jun, just say what you have to say!"

Zhao Qi took a deep breath. "Since the battle with Kingdom Qian, Kingdom Di has been completely weakened and cannot withstand the advance of the Zhao army. If the Wei and Han families sit idly by, it will only allow the Zhao family to grow stronger. When the new land in the north stabilizes, the Wei and Han families will have no hope of turning the tide."

"Hmm?"

"Hmm?"

Wei and Han both hummed, appearing somewhat sarcastic.

It was a situation that any normal person could see clearly, and they didn't understand why Zhao Qi had to put on a wise appearance.

This kind of look that made him seem like a fool.

Made Zhao Qi feel a burning sensation on his face.

He felt suffocated.

But he could only pretend not to see it and continue to calmly analyze, "I don't know what you two think, but I can only tell you that as long as the two families take action, I am confident that I can persuade the Ji clan countries to send troops to assist. At that time, we can completely destroy the Li royal family in one fell swoop. The Ji clan alliance will be led by the two of you, and nearly half of the Zhao family's old land will be divided between the Wei and Han families. I will lead the royal family to establish a new country in the new land of the Great Li."

"Chuckle!"

"Chuckle!"

The two couldn't hold back anymore.

Zhao Qi couldn't hold back either, and his voice carried a hidden anger, "What are you two laughing at?"

What are they laughing at?

You are confident that you can persuade the Ji clan countries? How many cities do we have to cede to them?

And leading the royal family to establish a new country in the new land of the Great Li? Do the Zhao family's royal members know about this?

How shameless!

Han Zhe looked at him like he was looking at a clown, but he tried to salvage the situation, "I remembered something happy!"

Wei Huan said indifferently, "There's no need for Pingling Jun to bother. If there really is a war, the Wei and Han families will take action on their own. We don't need the Ji clan countries to share the spoils. It's already a blessing that they don't take advantage of us while we're in trouble.

Please don't trouble yourself, Pingling Jun, and tell the other countries not to have any crooked ideas!

Otherwise, the Ji clan alliance will completely lose its chance of survival!

Thank you!

Goodbye!"

After speaking, he stood up directly and walked outside.

Han Zhe also casually arched his hand at Zhao Qi and turned to follow.

What a joke.

The Ji clan alliance, the Wei, Han, and Yan families are the main force.

Kingdom Wu, which was originally weak, and Kingdom Flame, which suffered a major blow to its vitality.

If they come to help, what's the difference with begging for food?

And they also want a share of the spoils?

As for taking advantage of the situation?

Even with ten times the courage, they wouldn't dare to take advantage of the situation.

Only the Yan family...

This jumping clown Zhao Qi should also play his remaining value. With the support of the Zhou royal family, persuading the Yan family to remain calm should not be a problem.

He thought the Zhou royal family would show some attitude, but this?

"Han Weiwei!"

Zhao Qi suddenly stood up.

Han Zhe turned around and smiled, "Pingling Jun, is there anything else?"

Zhao Qi knew that he couldn't keep them here. He had already used all his strength, but he still couldn't keep them, which meant that today's matter had come to an end.

But he still had one more thing to do.

Something that he must do to vent his anger.He looked at Han Zhe: "The Muye Stele is a divine object in the world. Ordinary weapons cannot harm it at all. Han Weiwei, you can go home and check your son's sword!"

Han Zhe's smile on his face suddenly stopped, and then became extremely gloomy: "No need to bother, Lord Pingling!"

After speaking, he turned and left directly.

After going downstairs, the Wei family's carriage had not left yet.

Wei Huan opened the curtain of the carriage: "Han Weiwei, get in the car and talk!"

"Wei Yushi has been waiting for a long time!"

Han Zhe smiled faintly and got into the carriage.

Wei Huan's gaze turned cold. Until now, he still held a grudge against Wei Teng's matter.

But now, it was obviously not the time to care about personal grievances.

He directly got to the point: "After the Zhao army goes north, the Wei family will send troops!"

"So will the Han family!"

Han Zhe's gaze was calm, without any doubt.

Since the reform, the conflicts between the Zhao, Han, and Wei families have reached their peak.

Reform.

It was a battle of life and death.

This was Zhao's opportunity, and also their most dangerous time.

The Wei and Han families must seize this opportunity.

If they didn't seize it, it would be a slow death.

Han Zhe's expression became solemn: "If I'm not mistaken, Yuzao is most likely Ying Wuji's industry. Now that Ying Yue is in Li, will they choose to send troops to deter under Ying Wuji's mediation? The border between Han and Kingdom Qian is not much, and your Wei..."

To overthrow the Zhao family, Wei and Han must take action together.

Once Kingdom Qian takes action and restrains the forces of Wei and Han, then I'm afraid...

Wei Huan's expression became extremely serious: "Kingdom Qian has been seeking to expand eastward for hundreds of years, and Wei has a not-so-small spring. Seeing this opportunity, it is impossible for them not to be tempted. But before the court meeting, Zhao Ji and Ying Yue probably discussed a lot under the pretext of discussing marriage."

Zhao Ji couldn't possibly not know Kingdom Qian's ambition to expand eastward. Kingdom Qian taking a risk is also something he doesn't want to see.

Now that Zhao Ji dares to send troops, it is probably because he made concessions in the Yuzao business, dispelling Ying Yue's idea of expanding eastward.

So this time, Kingdom Qian can at most send troops to deter."

"But deterrence can turn into an attack!"

Han Zhe's gaze turned gloomy, and he added, "Ying Yue is very greedy!"

Wei Huan snorted coldly, "I can't control that much. Even if they dare to send troops, I dare to exchange land with the Zhao family. As long as the spring is not lost, everything can be accepted!"

"Hmm..."

This Wei Huan was truly ruthless.

Han Zhe shook his head, "But caution is always the best. Brother Wei, have you ever thought about what if this war doesn't happen?"

"Even if the war doesn't happen, their reform strategy will definitely be stillborn!"

"Oh? I'd like to hear Brother Wei's opinion!"

"To establish new land, a large number of people are needed. Ever since I heard about the reform, Wei has implemented strict martial law and prohibited all refugees from leaving."

"What if they leave? Kill them?"

"No, otherwise there will be a rebellion."

"Then..."

"These ignorant people may not even have the opportunity to enter a city in their lifetime, so how can they travel long distances to escape elsewhere? I don't believe that they can become experts in finding their way overnight! When the time comes, Zhao will have new land, but no farmers to cultivate it. Let's see how they can hold onto this land! Even if we have to guard against thieves for a thousand days, I can afford it!"

"Brother Wei has a good point! The Nine Provinces Copybook is ultimately just a hollow thing. It overlooked heroes like Brother Wei. No wonder you can deduce the success of the reform!"

"Wei just wants to warn Brother Han that now the Wei and Han families are on the same boat, and we must not have any other intentions. If the Wei family sends troops, the Han family must not be late. If Wei guards its own land and farmers, the Han family should follow suit!"

"Hahaha!"

Han Zhe laughed and arched his hand, "Brother Wei, rest assured! The Han family will definitely advance and retreat together with the Wei family this time! Han takes his leave!"

"No need to see me off!"

He got off the carriage.

A smile appeared at the corner of Han Zhe's mouth. Wei Huan's attitude was exactly what he wanted.

When the enemy is crazy!

I am greedy!

Everyone thinks that the Zhao family will definitely succeed this time.

But he just felt that this was the true path to death.

They underestimated Wei Huan's ruthlessness.

Let's say, even if this war really doesn't happen.

Why does the Zhao family think that the new land can absorb so many refugees?

Could it be that people can become experts in finding their way overnight?

Impossible!

Impossible!

...

Night fell.

In every corner of Kingdom Li, one hundred thousand young people fell asleep at the same time.

【Essence】: +1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1...

【Energy】: +1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1...

【Spirit】: +1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1...

"The benefits of migrating to new land, this deity won't say much!"

In the dream, a huge butterfly was flapping its wings in the sky.

Everyone looked up at it with reverence.

They didn't know why.

They had just received the order to migrate in the morning.

In the afternoon, the order was confiscated by the soldiers of the big family.

And now, they dreamt of a divine butterfly, which made them yearn for migration.

In the dream, there was no reason, no judgment.

Only an inexplicable trust in this butterfly.

But... how could they escape?

"Now that this deity has appeared, there is a way to help you leave."

The butterfly flapped its wings.

In the next moment, everyone's vision underwent a tremendous change.

They overlooked every part of Kingdom Li on the map.

Ying Wuji smiled faintly.

Since the end of the court meeting today, they had been studying ways to promote the migration of refugees.

The heads of countless small clans had already been successfully persuaded.

Because the lands of Wei and Han had long been under martial law, and they were threatened to cooperate and hold their ground.

But this kind of coercion made them think about offering their lands in exchange for official positions.

By then, their territories would become channels for the Zhao to suck blood.

But even so, it was not enough.

The efficiency of blood-sucking was still a problem.

The biggest problem was how to get these common people, who had a hard time entering the city once in their lifetime, to successfully escape to the new land.

For this, Ying Wuji memorized the detailed map of the entire Kingdom Li.

And he used the "Mohist Deduction Technique" to repeatedly deduce the escape routes in various places.

Because the method he thought of was...

Online classes!

The Zhao family would not send troops until three days later, and it would take at least two months to conquer the desired territory.

So, he had two months to conduct online classes to help them escape to the new land.

And he could brainwash and select a large number of people.

These people were divided into groups and given customized cultivation courses.

With his own cultivation reserves and the deduction ability of the "Mohist Deduction Technique", each person was considered a disciple of a famous school.

By then!

The new land of Kingdom Li would produce countless young talents.

In the mountain valleys of the northwest of New Li, there would also be many unparalleled monsters.

And he himself.

Would be their god!

This wave!

This wave is called "Becoming a God Starts with Online Classes".

The stronger Li is.

The stronger I, Brother Wuji, will be.

As long as these people rise up, whether they step onto the stage or live in seclusion with their wives and children, they can be stable.

Just as the first online class ended.

【Essence】: Thirteen layers of Essence Refining

【Energy】: Thirteen layers of Energy Condensation

【Spirit】: Thirteen layers of Spirit Gathering

【Prompt】: Essence, Energy, and Spirit have all reached the upper limit, the attribute drop mechanism is temporarily sealed.

Ying Wuji: "......"

Did I... break through?

He looked up at the sky.

A hundred thousand stars were incredibly brilliant.

Oh my god.

So, online classes are the correct way to unlock the golden finger?

All I can say is that the fox clan's maternal family is awesome!

Feeling the surging essence, energy, and spirit within his body.

He couldn't help but take a deep breath.

Did this day come so suddenly?

I thought it would be a long time before this day came.

I didn't expect it to come so quickly.

It's as if... there are invisible hands pushing me forward.

Tomorrow!

I'll ask my father-in-law to protect the law.

Breakthrough!

(End of the chapter)