The cooperation was finalized. In the end, Mi Xingli didn't feel guilty about it.

Mi Xingli propped up her chin, smiling as she looked at Ying Wuji, "The opportunity is right in front of you, but you don't know how to cherish it. When I become the Empress of Kingdom Chu in the future, don't regret it!"

Ying Wuji rolled his eyes.

It was clear that his help to Kingdom Chu this time had truly relieved the pressure. Mi Xingli was genuinely excited. But he had already invested money, so how could he invest people as well? Empress? It's not like he hasn't been with one before...

He impatiently waved his hand, "All talk. The Crown Prince of Kingdom Chu is still alive!"

Mi Xingli scoffed, "Enough! Although the Crown Prince is the legitimate eldest son, he only knows how to maintain the status quo. He has devoted his life to the so-called 'moderation' but has never understood the true meaning of 'moderation.' My father is wholeheartedly reforming, and the only person who can help him achieve this wish is me."

"Fine..."

Ying Wuji shrugged, "Then I'll wait for the Empress to take me flying. The court of Kingdom Chu is in chaos, and I don't want to get involved. You handle that, I just want to quietly be a great warrior!"

Mi Xingli blushed, lightly spat, and then sneaked out of the general's mansion after stealing a few jars of wine, saying she wanted to let her father taste it.

"Ha!" Ying Wuji took a sip of wine and lazily stretched.

This time, his identity was not that of a lowly son-in-law, but that of a powerful ally. The demands he made earlier had already shown his attitude. He could use the resources of the Bai family to help Kingdom Chu train civil and military officials. After all, the elite quality of the Bai family's army had already proven their ability to train experts. As a former Mohist priest of the Great Li Academy, he had a higher popularity than some Confucian scholars at the time, and had also taken away many students from the Bai family. In addition to his identity as a pioneer of Li Kingdom's reform, the King of Chu could not refuse this.

As for the Bai family entering the court, it was to provide the King of Chu with a tool to suppress the three families of Qu Jingzhao. Compared to the Bai family, the King of Chu had given far less.

Of course, he didn't consider himself at a loss. In the past, Li and Chu were the two largest countries in the world, both in terms of territory and population. The success of the country's reform was definitely a great thing.

In the past, when Gongsun Di was calculating, Kingdom Qian unified the world several times, but it quickly collapsed, largely due to the remnants of the nobles of various countries.

The reform of Kingdom Chu was definitely a great thing to solve future problems. And only in Kingdom Chu could his academy attract a large number of talents, achieving the same effect as Li Kingdom.

In addition, Mi Xingli brought a considerable amount of reform experience from Li Kingdom, whether in the official system or engineering drawings, which was definitely a huge help.

And on the way, Wu Qian received a letter saying that he couldn't stop Ji Tong from taking fifty percent of the craftsmen out of Li Kingdom, because Ji Tong's reason was irrefutable: there were so many places in the world that needed construction, and they were content to enjoy themselves in Li Kingdom?

As a result, fifty percent of the craftsmen wavered. Except for those who already held official positions or had important duties, most of them left.

Wu Qian saw that he couldn't stop them, so he left as well. However, he persuaded many Mohists on the way, saying that Kingdom Chu had just suffered from a demonic disaster and was now in dire straits, needing the care of the Mohists the most. This directly incited half of the craftsmen to come to Kingdom Chu via the Flame Kingdom.

Ying Wuji almost laughed out loud when he saw this letter.

Although Wu Qian was considered Ji Tong's subordinate, he had been leading the Li Kingdom branch for decades and had led all the craftsmen in the reform. His prestige was unbelievably high.

And Ji Tong wanted to maintain the image of a saint, so it was difficult to stop Wu Qian when he made such a statement.

Before long, thousands of Mohist craftsmen would arrive in Kingdom Chu, essentially moving the entire reform system of Li Kingdom. The rest would depend on Mi Xingli.

When he was in Li Kingdom, he was busy with many trivial matters, causing many of his own affairs to be neglected. If it weren't for his cultivation, he might have fallen behind. In Kingdom Chu, he wouldn't bother with the trivial matters of the court, focusing on cultivation and teaching his disciples.

Although his pseudo-saint cultivation had reached its current bottleneck, there was still a lot of room for improvement in his combat power. Although he felt extremely powerful in previous battles, it was mainly due to the terrifying conditions of his body and smashing his divine powers, almost entirely relying on pure luck.

Ying Wuji felt that he could completely achieve the same effect through cultivation, tactical thinking, and skill, without relying on luck.

"Wuji," a gentle voice sounded beside him.

Ying Wuji raised his head, smiling as he took Hua Chao's hand, "What's wrong, Sister Hua Chao?"

Hua Chao pursed her lips and smiled, "You really don't want to marry Xingli into the family? I think she has long been attracted to you."

Ying Wuji asserted, "Then you're mistaken."

Hua Chao asked again, "What about the child's wet nurse? Just fired like that?"

Ying Wuji: "..."

He rubbed his head. Before coming to Kingdom Chu, he could still be flirtatious, but after coming to Kingdom Chu, he seemed to have to be reserved. It was strange. But this state was the best, so let it be natural.

Give Kingdom Chu a stable development time. As for other countries, he had countless puppets and plenty of room to maneuver.

...

Kingdom Chu Palace.

Mi Duo was somewhat delighted, "Did Ying Wuji really say that?"

Mi Xingli nodded, "Yes!"

"This... makes me feel embarrassed for myself."

Mi Duo laughed heartily, downing a gulp of strong liquor, shaking with joy.

Talents, military power, and wealth.

Anything that Kingdom Chu lacked, Ying Wuji had made up for them all.

He had never seen anyone who would pay to work like this in his whole life.

Naturally, he would fully accept Ying Wuji's demands.Ying Wuji made it clear that he would focus on the Taoist temple and the academy. He had nothing to worry about. Even if his prestige among the students reached the level he had in the Great Li Academy, there were still half of the students who were nobles.

These students would undoubtedly become the backbone of the Chu Kingdom. Even if they admired Ying Wuji, they would not betray their country.

Moreover, Ying Wuji's current performance was basically living a good life in the Chu Kingdom. He didn't deeply involve himself in official matters, only responsible for fighting and teaching, with an air of being a wise and cautious person. It seems that the Great Li Kingdom had really left a shadow on him.

Mi Duo smiled and said, "As long as the marriage can be settled, then Wuji will be completely settled."

"..."

Mi Xingli paused and said with a smile, "The most urgent task now is to reform. Brother Wu has always been loyal and righteous. As long as we treat him well, he will not let us down. There's no need to rush the marriage, let's give him some time to get out of the shadow of the Great Li Kingdom."

Mi Duo raised his eyebrows, "Hey? You, little girl! Didn't you say that as long as he escaped to the Chu Kingdom, you would definitely be able to capture him? How come after a few years in the Great Li Kingdom, you haven't learned anything else, but have learned to talk big?"

Mi Xingli looked a little embarrassed, moved her lips, and didn't say anything.

Mi Duo didn't tease her anymore and asked, "The three families of Qu Jingzhao, as well as the wine and water, have you figured out how to solve them?"

Mi Xingli was confident, "Of course!"

"Good!"

Mi Duo nodded in satisfaction, "Go ahead and do it, don't worry too much. I will ask your brother to share some of the pressure for you in the court."

Mi Xingli nodded, "Okay!"

Mi Duo fell silent for a moment, "My requirements for you may be a bit high. This wine and water... must be raised enough to fight against Qian within half a year!"

With these words, the father and daughter both looked serious. Whether they could raise the military expenses at such a fast speed was just one aspect. The most important thing was whether the Chu Kingdom could withstand the attacks from both Qian and Qi at the same time. After all, the Chu Kingdom was recognized as the fattest piece of meat and bordered the two countries that could launch an attack at any time. Although Ying Wuji said that the Ji clan alliance had basically split, in the early stages of development, they might still join forces to resist the enemy.

In this case, wouldn't the Chu Kingdom be the only soft target left? After all, even if Ying Wuji was strong, it would be very difficult for him to fight in a quagmire. The only thing the father and daughter could do was to quickly solve the issue of military expenses.

...

Kingdom Qian.

The army returned in a grand manner.

Compared to the Zhou royal family, their losses were not as heavy, but they still lost five thousand elite soldiers. However, they also obtained a lot of blood crystals, enough to produce three thousand elite warhorses.

With the support of resources, the new forces of Kingdom Qian were emerging. Plus, with three thousand warhorses, they could definitely produce a batch of sharp cavalry.

In addition, they had indeed established their prestige this time, which was considered a great victory. After all, the other royal family that had established their prestige, the Zhou royal family, had now basically collapsed. Although the credit for the great victory was taken by Ying Wuji, they were not particularly wary of him.

Zhuan Xu's Blood Burning Technique, this kind of life-burning secret technique, could reach the top in the world. It burned the most life and erupted the strongest combat power. Ying Wuji did indeed perform like a god of war, but that was also under the condition that the elite soldiers of various countries obeyed his orders.

Moreover, what feelings did he have for the Chu Kingdom? Was he really willing to burn his life and fight for them?

Ying Yue looked calm and quietly looked at Ying Wuque, "Is this your analysis?"

Ying Wuque nodded calmly, "Yes!"

"Not bad!"

Ying Yue was quite satisfied because in his opinion, attacking the Chu Kingdom was the most sensible choice.

The decline of a country could definitely not be reversed by just a god of war.

However...

A touch of gloom flashed between Ying Yue's eyebrows, "This troublemaker actually became a slave of the Sanxing family!"

He was furious!

When Ying Wuji broke through the realm of a warrior that night, it caused quite a stir. At that time, the sourness in his heart had already reached its peak.

Unexpectedly, Ying Wuji not only broke through the realm of a warrior, but also cultivated several kinds of divine powers at the same time, becoming one of the rare pseudo-saints in the world. Even in his heyday, he might not be his opponent. Unfortunately...

Ying Yue was very sour. He also didn't understand why the body of the Emperor Zhuan Xu of the Ying clan had awakened in the Bai family. If it weren't for Ying Wuque also having great potential, at least he wouldn't be much inferior to Ying Wuji in terms of martial strength, otherwise, he would have doubted the meaning of life long ago.

"Father!"

Ying Wuque's voice suddenly lowered a bit, "I have a question to ask you!"

Ying Yue nodded slightly, "Go ahead!"

Ying Wuque took a deep breath, "During the battle against the demons, Ying Wuji once used the killing domain and the slaughter soul of our Qian royal family. I want to ask if these two divine powers are... from you?"

Ying Yue raised his eyebrows, "Oh? Do you think that Ying Wuji's actions in the Li Kingdom and the Chu Kingdom were all instructed by me?"

Ying Wuque took a deep breath, "Father, you are a great and wise ruler, a rare lord in the world. As a son, I would naturally submit to you. If those things before were all acted out by Wuji, it would be a great achievement for the Qian Kingdom."

"Acted out?"

Ying Yue frowned, "Who told you this inference? Do you think that the annihilation of the Li family was also acted out?"

Ying Wuque hurriedly said, "It should be my foolish words. I couldn't understand where he stole those two divine powers from..."

You can't understand, and I can't understand either!

Ying Yue said in a deep voice, "No matter how cautious you are, the most difficult thing to guard against is the person by your side. The Bai family has been scheming to help the orphan ascend to the throne, and it's not surprising that they have stolen things for decades. Not to mention the killing domain and the slaughter soul, even the South Palace family's scattering beans into soldiers, has been learned by him.

If you are really worried that you are not his opponent, you can take the initiative to give up.

There are also many young people in the royal family who want to meet Ying Wuji. Let them take his place!"

"Father, please calm down!"Ying Wuque hurriedly said, "I just couldn't figure it out for a while, but I have never had a trace of cowardice. In the next half year, I will definitely practice well. After half a year, I will first sweep the Chu Kingdom, then destroy the Ji family, and finally swallow the Qi Li, and unify the world!"

Ying Yue nodded slightly, "It's good that you have such ambition, but you can't be too one-sided. In the next half year, you must personally govern the country to establish prestige!"

"But..."

Ying Wuque was a little anxious, "If that's the case, when can I break through the realm of a warrior?"

Ying Yue snorted, "What? Even after I have given you guidance, you still can't break through the realm of a warrior in half a year? You are going to be the king of Da Qian, not just a general who is clueless when it comes to handling official documents on the battlefield! In terms of government affairs, there are a group of ministers led by Gongsun Di to assist you. You can't slack off either. Every seven days, I will check your progress! Understand?"

Ying Wuque felt a lot of pressure, but could only nod, "Understood!"

From childhood to adulthood, he originally thought that Lin Qing was strict enough with him. But since the Sword Immortal Conference, Ying Yue has been even stricter with him.

If it were just cultivation, it would be fine. His talent in government affairs was not high, and when he actually handled some affairs, it was completely different from theorizing on paper. It consumed a lot of mental energy every day. After exhausting himself, he would feel inadequate during cultivation. After all, the cultivation goal set by Ying Yue for him was unrealistically high, to break through the realm of a warrior within half a year...

But fortunately, Ying Yue could provide him with great help in his cultivation. First, he separated the Luoluo Sword from his body, incorporating some of its pure essence into himself, and then, with the help of Emperor Zhuanxu's corpse, he helped him advance his cultivation by one level.

Because of the nature of the unity of man and warrior in the realm of a warrior, when he separated the Luoluo Sword, he also separated a part of Ying Yue's spirit, which was slowly integrated into the Luoluo Sword. Sooner or later, it would become the spirit of the Luoluo Sword, and at that time, it was very likely to break through to the level of a divine weapon.

Ying Yue also developed a secret method of cultivation through the enlightenment from ancient scrolls. He and another expert from the Lusheng Tuhun Sect would help him break through the realm of a warrior, and it was very likely that a situation similar to Ying Wuji's would occur.

External incarnation, Lusheng Tuhun, the domain of killing. Directly leaping to the level of a pseudo-saint!

Although he seemed to have slightly less divine power than Ying Wuji, the basics of his killing power were already complete.

This was one of the reasons why Ying Wuque was not at all intimidated by Ying Wuji, even though he was so strong.

It could be said that Ying Yue had put in a lot of effort for his cultivation.

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So, even if Ying Yue made higher demands, he had no right to refuse.

Since that's the case, then let's go for it!

Ying Yue looked at him with a sincere attitude, and his expression finally relaxed a bit, "You've had a long day today. Go and rest well. From tomorrow onwards, you will have no right to slack off."

Ying Wuque nodded, "Yes! I will take my leave, father!"

After he left, someone came out from behind the screen. Ying Yue beckoned to her, and she sat beside him, leaning gently on his shoulder.

Lin Qing sighed softly, "Yue, Wuque has not been by your side since he was young, so it's inevitable that he has many flaws in his character. Fortunately, he is diligent enough, otherwise he wouldn't be able to meet your requirements."

Ying Yue smiled, "Wuque has already done very well! Qing, you have given birth to a good son for me!"

"But..."

Lin Qing had some doubts, "Is it too hasty to handle state affairs and cultivate at the same time?"

Ying Yue sighed lightly, "It has to be hasty! The future belongs to the younger generation. Although I am still considered a strong figure today, I am limited by the second-grade Ling Tai. Instead of being trampled on by those new generation geniuses, it's better to fulfill Wuque's potential. After melting and refining the Luoluo Sword, most of my essence has been refined by Wuque. With only a few years of life left, I must see Wuque grow up and ascend to the throne smoothly!

Alas! If there were only one Nangong Yu among the talents in the world, we wouldn't have to be in such a hurry. It's a pity... Ying Wuji is just too strong and has a mortal enemy with our Qian royal family. Otherwise, after Wuque has grown up, we could have lived in peace for a few more years."

Lin Qing's eyes moved slightly, and she hugged his arm with great reluctance.

Ying Yue suddenly asked, "By the way, how is that girl from the Li family doing?"

Lin Qing smiled, "I was just about to tell you! It has been determined through a secret technique that it is a male baby, faintly resembling the emperor's body. The fetal position is very stable, and as long as the resources and supplements are provided, the birth will be smooth!"

"Good! Good! Good!"

Ying Yue suddenly burst into laughter, "It's all thanks to you, Qing, otherwise, not to mention the emperor's body, our royal family might not even have descendants!"

He was genuinely happy. He was already old, and even after the curse of the Zhao bloodline was lifted, it was impossible for him to have another son. So when he saved Ying Wuque and found that he had lost interest in women, he felt like the sky was falling.

Several corrections had no effect at all.

Fortunately, Lin Qing was clever and suggested "if you can't stop it, then let it flow," and directly arranged a big show for Ying Wuque and Bai Jie. From then on, these two people were inseparable.

And then one day, a girl from the Li family, who was proficient in the art of transformation, transformed into the appearance of Bai Jie and gave Ying Wuque some wine...

A male baby, a stable fetal position, resembling the emperor's body.

Stable! Ying Yue's heart finally returned to his stomach.

Apart from the fact that this seedling with the qualifications of a divine general, Bai Jie, was ruined, there was no other loss.

But even if this incident hadn't happened, Bai Jie would have been ruined anyway. After the mission failed, his symptoms were just like Ying Wuque's right after the Sword Immortal Conference. He became timid and fearful, and if he couldn't rebuild his will, he would never become a qualified general.

And this process was very difficult. If he was ruined, then so be it!

...

"Phew..."Ying Wuque returned to his own mansion and lay directly on the bed. Thinking about the next six months, he felt immense pressure.

When people are under great pressure, they just want to vent.

He directly burned a piece of talisman paper, turning it into ashes and appearing out of thin air in another place, forming a line of small words: Come to my room, keep it secret.

Half an hour later.

A figure flashed in.

Ying Wuque impatiently said, "Why are you so slow?"

Bai Jie looked somewhat unnatural, "A few days ago, a friend from the Qi Kingdom bought a bottle of whale oil, very moisturizing..."

A quarter of an hour later, Bai Jie finally relaxed. This whale oil was indeed effective.

He pondered for a moment, "By the way, Your Highness, what did His Majesty say about the matter of the domain of slaughter and the slaughter of souls? The lack of this secret realm, even Zhao Ji, a ruthless person, cannot cultivate without it. Are you sure this thing can be stolen?"

Ying Wuque did not speak, but opened his eyes, his expression becoming serious.

Bai Jie continued, "And the Li family, why did Ying Wuji want to wipe out the entire Li family? Is it really because he is worried that the Qian Kingdom has been rising steadily? You saw the Nine Provinces Sacrificial Ceremony, this request from the Li Kingdom to the Zhou Emperor to grant titles to the Wei and Han families, what do you think that achieved?"

What did it achieve? Of course, it was to repay the Wei and Han families for their joint effort in wiping out the Li family! The price was not small, as it was just to wipe out one Li family. Was it worth it?

Ying Wuque frowned, "You tell me, why is that?"

Bai Jie looked serious, "The reason the Li family was able to come was because of whose absence?"

"Of course, it's the Bai family!"

"But now the Li family is completely wiped out!"

Bai Jie said in a deep voice, "This absence has opened up again. Who do you think His Majesty will let fill it?"

Ying Wuque's eyes twitched, "Are you saying that the King is planning to bring the Bai family back?"

Bai Jie asked, "Is it only the Bai family?"

Ying Wuque: "..."

His voice carried a hint of hostility, "And Ying Wuji? Don't try to sow discord. The King has long since severed ties with Ying Wuji and the Bai family..."

Bai Jie replied, "Times change, previously Ying Wuji was the son-in-law of the Li Kingdom, deeply favored by the King of Li. What about now? Your Highness, I have a few questions for you."

"Go ahead!"

"The King of Li severed ties with Ying Wuji, was it because of who?"

"The Bai family!"

"Who instructed me to be placed in the Li Kingdom?"

"..."

"Change the question, if you were Ying Wuji, where would you go after escaping from the Li Kingdom?"

"Definitely to collaborate with Ji Tong!"

"The quagmire of the Chu Kingdom happens to be one of the breakthrough points for our Qian Kingdom to the east. What is Ying Wuji planning, to actually go to the Chu Kingdom?"

"Definitely because of Mi Xingli..."

"Is the Chu King Mi Duo now Ying Wuji's father-in-law, or his adoptive father?"

"..."

Ying Wuque's face became increasingly ugly, his breathing becoming heavy. He had never been able to figure out two questions during the battle against the demons.

One, why was Ying Wuji able to walk out of the formation alive?

Two, how was he able to learn so many divine abilities?

Since returning from practicing beside the emperor's corpse, Ying Wuque had been trying his best to suppress the resentment in his heart. But at this moment, the resentment was uncontrollable, rushing straight to his head, unable to dissipate.

Bai Jie sighed lightly, "Your Highness, don't you feel that your position as the Crown Prince has come too easily?"

"!!!"

Indeed, it was too easy. Almost nothing was achieved, all thanks to Ying Yue's support.

Could it be that the Qian-Chu battle half a year later was the key to determining who would be the Crown Prince of the Qian Kingdom?

"No, it's not right!"

Ying Wuque shook his head, "This is not right! If that's the case, why would the King help me with my cultivation by consuming his own lifespan?"

Bai Jie sighed, "Of course, he hopes you will win!"

He didn't say much more, but Ying Wuque had already understood everything.

Because he was obedient. Because he ascended to the throne without the support of any powerful family. Good control! He could continue to walk the established path of the Qian Kingdom steadily.

But now, good control was no longer the only criterion.

In this era of great competition, it's not about who is stable, but about who is stronger!

Ying Wuji's performance was indeed much stronger than his own.

Although he was rebellious. Although he had the Bai family by his side. But at the same time, he also had a new path.

The King naturally hoped that the Qian Kingdom would follow the old path, but if the old path was not feasible, of course, he did not want the Qian Kingdom to decline.

In this battle, as long as he lost, Ying Wuji was very likely to lead the entire Bai family, as well as the blood sucked from the Li and Chu Kingdoms, to return in a strong position. By then...

For a moment, Ying Wuque's face had become extremely dark.

Father! So all my efforts were still unable to dispel your unrealistic ideas?

He looked at Bai Jie, "Are you suggesting..."

Bai Jie's gaze flickered, "I heard Your Highness say that His Majesty assisted you in your cultivation, consuming his own lifespan?"

"!!!"

The meaning was too obvious. In this battle for succession, Ying Yue was the judge.

As long as Ying Yue died...

In any case, the more Ying Yue sacrificed, the stronger he would become. In any case, he must win, and the position of the King of Qian was definitely his.

So...

Why should he care about whether Ying Yue lived or died? He was just a biological father who appeared halfway!

Ying Wuque had doubted Bai Jie's motives.

But upon careful consideration, what motives could he have? This person's hands were stained with the blood of the Bai family. His father Bai Qing was loyal to the Qian Kingdom. The father and son had no contact with foreign powers, they were just conquered. They were single-mindedly good to him!

The end.Everything he has done, who else could benefit from it besides me? Even if the wisest person in the world were consulted, they couldn't think of anyone else who stands to gain. It doesn't matter if my reasoning is sound or not, what if I'm wrong? As long as I break through, I can soar straight to the pseudo-saint realm. What need then is there for that person obstructing the throne to exist?

Me.

Ying Wuque.

Having lived in the wilderness since childhood, bearing humiliations and burdens for years to enter the palace of King Qian, diligently cultivating and learning statecraft.

Am I just here to be chosen by you? Right or wrong no longer matters. What's important is whether I need it to be right or wrong!

These risks, I do not wish to take.

Seeing him breathing heavily, Bai Jie couldn't help but ask, "Your Highness..."

Ying Wuque suddenly stood up, putting on his clothes, "You rest well, I need to step out!"

Moments later, he appeared outside Ying Yue's study.

"Father!"

"This son does not wish to rest!"

"I want to start cultivating tonight, please assist me, Father!"