Every time Li Yingxuan is seen, there’s always a change about her, it seems both her cultivation base and strength have improved.

This doesn’t follow common logic.

After advancing to Master, the initial surge of strength will be rapid, but once the realm is stabilized, progressing further becomes extremely difficult.

The disparity in cultivation base and strength is mostly due to differences in cultivation skill and the magical treasure one holds.

Cases like hers, not only haven’t been seen, but neither heard of.

The vast, majestic aura rises and falls, pressing Fang Zheng to the point where he can hardly breathe.

It’s estimated that because her strength increased too quickly, she cannot control her cultivation base, causing aura leakage.

"The Nie Clan has acted unrighteously, deceiving and abandoning trust, disobeying orders, even killing Imperial Court officials..."

"They deserve execution!"

Li Yingxuan’s expression was cold and stern, her eyes exuding a murderous intent, and her clothes fluttered without wind, making her presence difficult to look at directly.

"Brother Fang."

She clasped her hands in salute, saying:

"For the livelihood of the people’s one prefecture, to maintain the upright path, please lend your hand and kill this villain!"

"After the deed is done, Yingxuan will definitely report to the Imperial Court, exempting Gu’an County from ten years of taxes, and request rewards and titles for Brother Fang."

Hmm...

Eradicate the Nie Clan, attack the Prefecture City.

Fang Zheng’s face showed signs of contemplation, the Celestial Secret Compass in his Sea of Consciousness spun furiously, beginning to deduce the forthcoming changes.

After a moment.

Spiritual Light descended, transforming into text.

"Go, great auspiciousness and great foreboding, auspicious for having the chance to attain the Dao, foreboding for the risk of death, success and failure all lie within a single thought."

Fang Zheng’s heart tightened.

This was his first encounter of such a situation.

The chance to attain the Dao?

Is it perhaps the opportunity to become a Rogue Immortal?

What opportunity does Zhaonan Prefecture have, to allow oneself to become a Rogue Immortal?

Back then, Master Jiuyuan explored countless Secret Realms and ancient ruins, only by a stroke of luck barely achieved being a Rogue Immortal.

Even so, he still had a gap compared to seniors like the Three Immortals Overseas and the Ten Great Celestial Demons who were renowned for centuries.

But now...

Such an opportunity was placed right before him!

Great auspiciousness!

If he can become a Rogue Immortal, no wonder it’s great auspiciousness.

Yet, it’s followed by great foreboding; within a thought, one can either ascend in a single step or die and vanish into nothingness.

"Not going, no disaster, no harm."

Mmm.

This seems very normal.

Gu’an County is not weak, when two sides are slaughtering each other, they probably won’t have the spare energy to trouble him.

Thus, naturally, there is no disaster or harm, but the opportunity is also lost.

"Commandery Princess."

After thinking for a while, Fang Zheng slowly spoke:

"The Nie family has been operating in Zhaonan Prefecture for decades, with over ten thousand Government Soldiers and Governmental Officials, also guarded by Magic Altars and Arrays."

"Additionally, the city has high walls and deep defenses, capturing it is by no means an easy task."

"Brother Fang." Aside from Princess Qingyuan Li Yingxuan, there was also Little Princess Li Shu whose beautiful eyes sparkled as she explained:

"I’ve spent several years in the Prefecture City, I’m somewhat familiar with Zhaonan Prefecture and know which places are easy to act upon."

"Besides..."

She glanced at her sister Li Yingxuan and said slowly:

"This time when we act, the people from Three Sages Manor will also send people to assist."

She bore hatred towards the Nie family down to the bones, the once respectfully serving servant suddenly revolted trapping her in the Commandery Princess’s Mansion.

Furthermore, if not for Li Yingxuan slaying the Celestial Spider Ascendant causing deterrence to the Nie family, it’s hard to say how things would have ended.

This enmity must, of course, be avenged!

Hmm?

Fang Zheng’s expression slightly changed.

Has Three Sages Manor allied with them?

Just recently were fighting to the death, Li Yingxuan even killed the Celestial Spider Ascendant, how can they still join forces?

Indeed,

in this world, there are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests.

"With the assistance from Three Sages Manor, and you two knowing the key points of the Prefecture City, capturing Zhaonan Prefecture should be easy."

Fang Zheng already made his decision, he opened his mouth to say:

"With or without Fang, it’s the same."

"Brother Fang." Li Yingxuan shook her head:

"The name of Gu’an County nowadays is renowned far and wide, who doesn’t know Brother Fang has raised thousands of elite soldiers."

"This power, no one dares to underestimate."

These words, both praised Fang Zheng for his exceptional tactics and warned him that hiding such strength is useless.

No matter who it is, their focus will be on Gu’an County.

Avoid the scenario where two sides tirelessly fight, emerging like a snipe and clam locked in combat, benefiting an outsider.

"Commandery Princess overpraises."

Fang Zheng feigned as if he hadn’t heard the implicit meaning in their words, saying:

"The private soldiers of Fang Mansion are good at defense but not offense, and I am merely a humble no-leak cultivator, indeed not daring to act rashly."

"Fang simply wishes to live quietly, seeking nothing more."

With a light laugh, he continued:

"You both know, the world is in chaos now, even in Martial Sect or among Masters, it’s hard to ensure their own peace, Fang is timid, so I won’t get involved."

?

Li Yingxuan slightly furrowed her brow.

She anticipated Fang Zheng’s refusal, yet didn’t expect him to refuse so frankly, even plainly stating he’s timid.

"Brother Fang..."

"Recently on Dingseng Mountain, the Celestial Cloud Flowers are blooming, the mountain shrouded in pure white, extremely beautiful." Fang Zheng interrupted the two ladies:

"Since the two Commandery Princesses are here, why not take a look around, as the host, I could provide an introduction."

"Heh..." Li Yingxuan chuckled lightly, shaking her head saying:

"With the world unsettled, people are in dire straits, Yingxuan indeed does not have the mood to admire flowers."

"Since Brother Fang is unwilling to deploy troops..."

"How about lending Yingxuan some silver taels?"

"Square Porcelain, Yunzhi are renowned treasures of Nine Provinces, and the wealth of Gu’an County surpasses Zhaonan Prefecture, Brother Fang should not say you don’t have any."

"Hmm..." Fang Zheng showed hesitance:

"How much does the Commandery Princess want to borrow?"

"Three hundred thousand taels!"

"Hiss..."

Fang Zheng sharply inhaled, shaking his head repeatedly:

"The Commandery Princess truly thinks highly of Fang, surely you’re aware of the recent market conditions, how could I possibly have so much?"

Even without discussing whether he can produce three hundred thousand taels of silver, even if he could, he certainly wouldn’t.

Though claiming to borrow, in all likelihood repayment won’t happen.

"Hmm?"

Li Yingxuan furrowed her brow slightly:

"How much can you produce?"

"Hmm..." Fang Zheng stroked his chin: