Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 1743: Chapter 135: Burning, Killing, Plundering! The Path to Sudden Wealth – 4

“Good!” Princess Jia Bao’s expression softened considerably, “Brother Yuanmo, this time you’ve truly made me see you in a new light.”

“Not at all, not at all, this is merely my duty,” Luqiu Yuanmo replied. Then he looked around, took Princess Jia Bao aside, and whispered, “Daoyu, I have a plan that might turn the tide, would you like to hear it?”

“Speak quickly, no need to beat around the bush,” Princess Jia Bao raised her delicate brows, “You know I can’t stand long-windedness.”

“My idea is, rather than defending the city to the death, we should organize the remaining elite and launch a surprise attack on the bandit army outside the city!” Luqiu Yuanmo said with a serious expression.

“What? Are you out of your mind?” Princess Jia Bao’s face changed, “Those two bandit armies bear banners clearly from the Frost Moon Immortal Dynasty, they are the elite among elites, with several cultivators of the Divine Power territory among them. Moreover, they have already depleted the top quality spirit veins of the Ten Thousand Spirit Emperor’s Manor, indicating a Transcendent Void Realm is shadowing them.”

“Confronting such formidable bandit forces, we can only rely on the city walls’ defensive formations, with the assistance of [Kui Bull Old Ancestor] to barely hold Xiang Ancient City. Meeting them outside the city is playing right into the enemy’s hands, isn’t it?”

Facing Princess Jia Bao’s barrage of doubts, Luqiu Yuanmo remained unflustered, saying, “In recent days, I’ve also sent people to gather intelligence from various channels and even entrusted the Old Ancestor to sneak out of the city to scout the defeated forces’ news. By analyzing all the information, I discovered an astonishing fact.”

“What astonishing fact?” Princess Jia Bao’s demeanor shifted to seriousness at once.

“The two bandit army commanders are actually two teenagers, one boy and one girl,” Luqiu Yuanmo explained, “Daoyu, just think about it, those two bandit armies are either under the banner of a prominent family of the Immortal Dynasty or the King of the North’s Mansion, what kind of children are capable of commanding them?”

Princess Jia Bao furrowed her elegant brows, “The boy I can’t say, but the teenage girl, could she be Yun Mengyu, the daughter of Bright Pearl Princess who married into the King of the North’s Mansion?”

“Bright Pearl Princess hails from the lineage of the Zhenyang Prince of North Liang. It wouldn’t be surprising for her to come to support North Liang during a crisis. Besides Yun Mengyu, there’s probably no one else qualified to command such a strong army at such a young age,” excitement flickered in Luqiu Yuanmo’s eyes.

“But even if Yun Mengyu is the daughter of Bright Pearl Princess, she can’t command an army, can she? She’s too young, how could she gain everyone’s respect?” Princess Jia Bao was still doubtful.

“Daoyu, you are always indifferent to worldly affairs, so you might not know about this. I’ve heard that Yun Mengyu has already been conferred the title of [Princess] in the Frost Moon Immortal Dynasty, ranked as the fourth Little Princess,” Luqiu Yuanmo remarked, “Being an Immortal Dynasty’s Little Princess, who wouldn’t obey her when she leads even a small battalion?”

“An Immortal Dynasty Princess?” Princess Jia Bao was shocked beyond measure. She understood the weight of an Immortal Dynasty Princess, her expression suddenly enlightened, “In that case, everything makes sense. It seems that boy must also be of remarkable origin. No wonder there’s even a Transcendent Void Realm accompanying those two armies.”

“Most likely, even if the boy’s pedigree isn’t quite on par with Yun Mengyu, it can’t be far behind, perhaps a secret inheritor of the Immortal Palace,” Luqiu Yuanmo’s face was alight with excitement, “Daoyu, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! If we can capture Yun Mengyu and that boy, not only can we secure Xiang Ancient City and nearby industries, but perhaps we could also reverse the crisis plaguing the entire nation.”

“Then, we would have a significant bargaining chip, forcing the Emperor of Liang Country to relinquish everything he has swallowed!”

Princess Jia Bao was equally excited, “The only issue at hand is that they have numerous cultivators of the Divine Power territory and a Transcendent Void Realm for protection. The Divine Power territory is still manageable; though Ancient Elephant City is currently depleted, we can still summon a few retired princes and ancestors. But the Transcendent Void Realm…”

“Then we’ll have to trouble Old Ancestor Qiu Kui. Though he’s only at Peak Level Ten, with the addition of another Dao-level Item from the Imperial Household, he could still entangle a Transcendent Void Realm for a short while,” Luqiu Yuanmo said fervently, “Once we seize the perfect opportunity to launch an attack, capturing those two teenage kids won’t be a challenge at all!”

“If she truly is the Immortal Dynasty’s Little Princess, it’s worth the risk,” Princess Jia Bao, however, regained some composure, noting, “However, this matter demands utmost caution. Yuanmo, send someone to gather more intelligence, while I coordinate with the old princes, charge kings, and ancestors of various prominent families.”

“As you command, Princess,” Luqiu Yuanmo saluted.

“Don’t speak nonsense, I’m not a princess,” Princess Jia Bao chided.

“Isn’t it just a matter of time?” Luqiu Yuanmo chuckled as he retreated.

…

Not long after.

The “bandit group” led by Wang Fugui and Yun Mengyu captured yet another wealthy manor. It’s reported to have been the Lvqiu Clan’s Spirit Medicine Manor, and after a rampant looting, the valuables were taken away, while the pointless items were packed for the slave army.

What’s left, they set ablaze within the Lvqiu Clan Manor, with years of accumulation reduced to ashes in the raging fire.

“Despicable!”

From afar, hidden in the dense forest of a secluded valley, Princess Jia Bao watched this spectacle, her eyes reddened with anger.

The raging fires in the distance, coupled with the gratuitous laughter of the looters, deeply provoked her, igniting a fire within her heart that only continued to intensify.

She tightened her grip on the whip in her hand, shouting angrily, “We cannot afford to wait any longer. If we continue to allow the bandit army free rein, the losses for Dayan will be too enormous.”

“Please calm down, Princess,” Luqiu Yuanmo quickly urged. Though it pained him to see his profitable Spirit Medicine Manor ransacked and burned, he remained composed as he advised, “Let’s wait a bit more, until they grow more complacent, and until nightfall.”

The more lax the enemy’s defense, the greater their chances of success.

Yet at this moment.

A furious shout erupted within the bandit army, “Wu Zhode, you damned dog, how dare you steal my millennia-old Purple Primordial Crow, don’t think I fear you!”

“Wu Zhode, what are you yelling for? Haven’t you taken enough from our King of the North’s Mansion with your buddy Rich backing you?” The Divine Power Territory commander from the King of the North’s Mansion, Ying Kaicheng, was also “hopping mad,” bellowing, “Do you really think our fourth Little Princess is just for display?”

Neither yielded to the other, their quarrel escalating until they finally began to fight, sparking a brawl among the brothers in their respective camps.

“Wang Fugui, control your men!” Observing the situation spiraling out of control, Yun Mengyu’s furious voice rang out, “Or else don’t blame this Princess for turning hostile!”

“Yun Mengyu, I’ve tolerated you long enough,” Wang Fugui shouted back, “You constantly exploit your princess status to seize more benefits, today if you don’t hand over that millennia-old Purple Primordial Crow, we’ll part ways!”

“Parting ways it is!”

Listening to this succession of developments from afar and sensing the aftermath of the distant clash, Luqiu Yuanmo and Princess Jia Bao were filled with unrestrained joy.

This commotion not only confirmed that the opposing commanders were indeed the fourth Little Princess Yun Mengyu and that fellow Rich, but also revealed internal strife between them.

Most importantly, from the direction of Yun Mengyu’s and Wang Fugui’s voices, they could pinpoint their exact locations!

Seize the opportunity while it lasts!

“Attack!”

“Kill them!”

Luqiu Yuanmo and Princess Jia Bao exchanged a glance, and almost simultaneously launched their assault!

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