Transformation Diagram: Starting as a Skinny Dog-Chapter 491 - 318: The True Power of Magical Treasures
Silent courtyard.
Chen Ku slowly walked in from the main entrance, looking at the courtyard which still appeared as before. By the window of one room’s entrance, a pair of Hu Zi’s yellow tiger-head shoes were still hanging.
The traces of people were there, but the people were gone.
Only he was left, sitting in front of the stone table in the courtyard, feeling a bit empty inside.
Although last time Chen Xin had expressed his wish to have his family moved to his place, Chen Ku had vaguely prepared himself mentally, but truly separating from family he’d lived with for over a year still made him feel a sense of loss.
"In these chaotic times, things do not go as one wishes..."
Chen Ku clenched his fist.
If he possessed strength beyond Hero King Pei Dongliu, having cultivated to the Fifteenth Realm or beyond, perhaps, he wouldn’t feel this helplessness, wouldn’t worry about changes in the living environment every day, wouldn’t fear significant upheavals in life, and could fully enjoy a peaceful tranquil life.
Immediately, he murmured in his heart:
"Black Wind Cliff, Seventh Realm cultivation, I must step into it early."
But before that happens.
He still needed to inform Ji Country about Yuan Country’s troop gathering matter. He didn’t place much hope in influencing things greatly, just hoping that before his strength advances, Ji Country could prepare its military early, so as not to be caught off guard and lose several state prefectures in a single day.
However, to whom he should report this needed careful consideration.
If Tan Chongrui had not been rescued, he probably would have first reported to the Martial Temple. After all, it was the part of the Imperial Court with which he had the best relationship and also had a voice in Qiu Dragon Mansion to convey information to the State Martial Temple.
But now that Tan Chongrui was rescued, and considering he came from the Capital with backing from the Pure Stream, the Hanlin Academy, and a Cabinet Minister, it was naturally most appropriate to inform him.
Immediately, he went to the Qiu Dragon Martial Meeting.
Nowadays, the Qiu Dragon Martial Meeting had completely become his private force, especially after all the Twelve Guardians had witnessed his battle with Prince Yang Xi, they were all wholeheartedly convinced by Chen Ku.
The combat power Yang Xi displayed, wielding the Immortal Weapon Moon Repairing Axe, seemingly surpassed their master Qin Yuxian.
Yet he could actually be disabled by the junior uncle.
This was enough to show that their junior uncle was now likely a scary expert whose strength surpassed their master Qin Yuxian.
Meanwhile, Tan Chongrui was still recuperating.
But hearing of Chen Ku’s arrival, he immediately came out from his room, saluted Chen Ku:
"Brother Chen, I haven’t formally thanked you for the life-saving grace, please accept a bow from Tan Chongrui."
Saying this, he was about to give a deep salute to Chen Ku.
Having been detained at the Marquis Shou’s Mansion for several months, if not for Chen Ku maneuvering and rescuing him, he was afraid he would have been silenced by the Old Marquis by now.
Chen Ku immediately stepped forward to support Tan Chongrui, still holding admiration for the passionate and ambitious imperial envoy: "My Lord, please don’t over-invest in me, Senior Brother Qin protected you, as his junior brother, it was my duty to rescue you."
Tan Chongrui immediately asked: "Where is Brother Qin now?"
"Senior brother is currently in retreat and temporarily cannot come out to meet people."
Chen Ku said straightforwardly, with a serious tone:
"Actually, I came this time to discuss a major matter with you, something about my discovering a significant issue while rescuing you, when I once entered Two Realms Mountain before..."
He immediately relayed what he found in Yuan Country’s territory beyond Two Realms Mountain, about the presence of many Yuan Country sect Qi Cultivators.
He didn’t specify the exact number of a hundred thousand alliance troops, only mentioning discovering a large number of Yuan Country sect Qi Cultivators in the border mountains, as someone from the capital, Tan Chongrui naturally understood what that implied.
"What? A large number of Yuan Country sect Qi Cultivators, and reportedly a Thirteenth Realm Qi Cultivator appearing at the border?"
As expected, Tan Chongrui’s face changed immediately, saying:
"This... this, Brother Chen, have you reported this to the Prefecture Yamen?"
Chen Ku shook his head: "Not yet, I was about to, but considering it’s a significant matter, I’m afraid even the Prefecture Yamen can’t decide, so I came to inform you first, to see if you want to directly write to the Ministry of War in the capital. I... can’t help but feel Yuan Country harbors big plans."
"This indeed is a major affair!"
Tan Chongrui immediately said:
"I need to go to the Prefecture Yamen right away, and through the Martial Temple, report it to the Ministry of War, informing the Cabinet Ministers."
Saying so, without even donning his outer garment, he rushed towards the Prefecture Yamen.
"Lord Tan, your clothes." Feng Buping, responsible for taking care of Tan Chongrui, quickly grabbed a piece of clothing and chased after him. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞
Watching Tan Chongrui’s rushing figure.
Chen Ku thought: "The military intelligence has been reported, whether the Daji Dynasty could respond in time, deploying troops from the central areas to support the southwest, depends on the operation of those bureaucrats on the court."
According to his knowledge, there were also five thousand border army troops in the border area between Ji Country and Yuan Country, Brother-in-law Li Yuancheng also originated from this border army.
However...
Based on the intelligence from Chen Xin and the Six-Eared Macaque, this time Yuan Country had a hundred thousand sect alliance army, along with a Thirteenth Realm Mahayana Qi Cultivator as a major killing force leading the army, those five thousand border army troops could certainly not stop them...
As for how much reinforcement the Daji Dynasty could promptly dispatch, and at what point the war flames could be halted, it’d depend on the capability of the Ji Dynasty people.
Almost forgot, there was also Peace Path in Baojiao County.
What about the Marquis of Han Shou’s twenty thousand troops then?
Would they abandon Baojiao County and rush to the front line to fight against Yuan Country, or remain in Baojiao County to eradicate bandits?
