Published: March 7, 2025
CHAPTER 107: Make a Move! Chu Yang
“Sir’s intention, I don’t quite understand.” Among the six present, one spoke up, while the other five wore expressions of realization.
“Generally speaking, such officials should be promoted and rewarded. But this Chu King of Hell has seized this point. Not only does he know about such matters, but we also understand. So, we arranged our insiders to appear capable, loyal, and ungreedy, creating momentum to allow them to climb to high positions, thus maximizing our benefits!”
The one explaining was not Diwu Qingrou, but a person sitting beside him: “To be an insider, you must first work for the other party, gain their trust, and establish your own status with them. Only then can you play a crucial role at key moments. We thought this way and acted accordingly, but this Chu King of Hell thinks the same way.”
“So, the losses on our side in Iron Cloud have been so severe!” another person said heavily. This man’s face resembled a sharp blade, thin as a bamboo pole. Even while sitting, he looked like a slender stick!
“But if our people don’t do this, how can they gain promotion in Iron Cloud?” The earlier rough-looking man said urgently, “Isn’t that cutting off…”
“Not necessarily!” Another middle-aged scholar with a goatee smiled slightly, “Even if he can find out, he certainly won’t find them all. For some people, even if he suspects them, he wouldn’t dare to act.”
“He might not be afraid to act!” It was Diwu Qingrou speaking again, this heroic overlord of a generation now showing some worry on his face. He pondered deeply and said heavily, “This Chu King of Hell has struck once in the butian pavilion, killing nine insiders! He has acted six times in the Iron Cloud bureaucracy, with clear targets and ruthless methods, leaving no clues unchecked. This person… is the greatest threat to those in Iron Cloud!”
“Moreover, it is reported that during the cleanup in Iron Cloud’s butian pavilion, this Chu King of Hell once said a famous line.” Diwu Qingrou’s face revealed a hint of admiration: “I don’t need evidence, I just need suspicion to kill!”
“This person is decisive and cruel, and does not follow conventional methods, often taking unexpected paths. He should not be underestimated!” Diwu Qingrou concluded decisively, “The potential danger posed by this person may not be inferior to Tie Butian!”
Diwu Qingrou suddenly turned around, facing away from the others, and said solemnly, “Upon receiving this news, I had people prepare the invisible falcon to send message number one. If anything seems off, there’s no need to hold back, retreat immediately!”
“Ah?!” Everyone was shocked. Could things really be that serious? They had tried to consider the situation's severity, but they hadn’t expected Diwu Qingrou to react so sternly.
“Additionally, the Golden Horse Knights Hall will dispatch a throne knight, taking a few experts to Iron Cloud! If message number one is fine, then kill this Chu Yang and return. If message number one is in danger, then kill Chu Yang and bring message number one back! Order the Black Horse Knights and Iron Horse Knights in Iron Cloud to cooperate fully!”
“This plan will be called ‘Slaughter Yang’!” Diwu Qingrou gave a series of commands without hesitation, a glint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
Tie Butian, do you think this Chu King of Hell is helping you, allowing you to take wing? Just wait, I’ll take you, the King of Hell, down first!
“Lord Xiang, that took us thirteen years and a lot of resources to achieve… are we really going to give up just like that?” The middle-aged scholar with a goatee seemed reluctant.
“I hope I’m overthinking.” Diwu Qingrou’s face darkened and he said, “But now is not the time for you to question, act according to my orders immediately. At the same time, the five major northern legions will advance… one hundred miles!”
“One hundred miles?” Everyone was once again astonished. Does Lord Xiang intend to go to war? An advance of one hundred miles would mean encroaching on Iron Cloud territory! Although there are no villages or towns there, the Iron Cloud soldiers would absolutely not tolerate it.