novelapdf Chapter 98 West Maiden Manor
Chapter 98 West Maiden Manor
Chapter 98 West Maiden Manor
Xigu Mountain Villa, a rural area in Quanzhou.
In the front courtyard of the manor, several stoves were burning fiercely, the firewood crackling and popping, and the leaping flames reflected the faces with different expressions.
Dongying Gang, Chiyan Cave, Ziyuan Cave, Coconut Flower Island —
A group of eighty people from six caves and three islands were selected to stay at the mountain resort.
Those gathered here are all trusted disciples from various caves and islands, and are the most skilled martial artists in their respective sects. They represent all the elite forces that Gao Yuan can currently mobilize.
Including Wang Weizhi, Qin Yufeng, An Xinchan, Li Wan, and nine other leaders.
With such a lineup, wiping out a small to medium-sized gang in Quanzhou and Fujian would be more than enough.
But this time, their opponents are the Zoroastrianism and the Penglai Sect, both of which are extremely powerful.
Gao Yuan would not engage in a direct confrontation with the Mo Xia forces.
The purpose of careful selection is to ensure efficient action and flexible relocation.
The number of people was kept to within 100 in order to better conceal their whereabouts.
Firstly, it was an opportunity to eliminate the Zoroastrian secrets around Quanzhou and remove the spies left by Penglai in Quanzhou.
Secondly, the goal is to completely escalate the conflict between the two sides, so that the Zoroastrianism and Penglai will fight to the death, resulting in mutual destruction.
The advantages of lying in wait in the shadows are obvious: when still, one can observe the tigers fighting from the mountain; when in motion, one can be like a sparrow catching a mantis, seizing the initiative at all times.
The Lingjiu Palace commands a wide array of unorthodox and unorthodox groups.
Needless to say, its traces can be found not only along the coasts of the East China Sea and the Yellow Sea in the Central Plains, but also as far as the Kunlun Mountains and the deep mountains of the Western Regions.
These forces vary in size and strength, and are scattered across the country.
Aside from the time when they are on duty to offer sacrifices, they rarely gather together unless there are special circumstances.
The six caves and three islands participating in the offering can meet twice a year, which is truly the first time in twenty years.
Everyone felt a surge of excitement that was completely different from when they carried out orders from Lingjiu Palace in the past.
Therefore.
The cave masters and island lords gathered at Xigu Mountain Villa looked at the young man in the main seat with a light in their eyes that was even more intense than the flames in the furnace.
The envoy and the lord are completely different.
As long as he does his job well, he sees all the hard work everyone puts in.
This is a great opportunity to show my loyalty for the first time!
They are not afraid of the Zoroastrianism and the Penglai sect having a large number of followers; they are only afraid that their own swords are not sharp enough.
Let alone others.
Duanmu Yuan, whose martial arts skills had been crippled, received news of Ziyuan Cave and shamelessly brought his closed-door disciples to the scene.
His attitude was extremely upright.
Gao Yuan felt somewhat gratified.
It was worth it for me to give them guidance in Rongzhou some time ago.
Regardless of whether Duanmu Yuan and the others submitted to Lingjiu Palace voluntarily or out of necessity.
But Grandma's physical prowess was real.
Putting everything else aside, anyone would feel a sense of honor to serve under Grandma.
It wasn't that none of them didn't want to follow Lingjiu Palace properly.
Unfortunately, Grandma didn't treat them like human beings at all.
Caught between coldness and fear, his heart naturally turned to ashes, and he was filled with resentment towards Lingjiu Palace.
But now, they suddenly realize...
Lingjiu Palace changed its attitude towards everyone and began to treat them as human beings. With a new goal in mind, they naturally focused their attention on Gao Yuan.
Don't be fooled by the fact that this group of six caves and three islands only accounts for one-eighth of the people under the command of Lingjiu Palace.
But Gao Yuan dared to speak out.
The people here are absolutely the most united, loyal, and righteous indignation among all the people.
Grandma used her violent and intimidating power to suppress all disturbances like Mount Tai.
Gao Yuan guided them with a balance between "righteousness" and "gratitude," giving them respect and transforming fear into fierce enthusiasm.
An old man and a young man, using both kindness and severity.
Just like iron bones wrapped in cotton, sooner or later they will twist the scattered sands under the command of Lingjiu Palace into a steel cable.
He felt incredibly spirited and exhilarated.
"Your Excellency, everything is ready!"
Duanmu Yuan, who had taken on the miscellaneous tasks, came to report with two trusted disciples, carrying several large bags of night-clothes.
"good!"
"Distribute these to all cave masters and have them all put on."
As Gao Yuan spoke, he picked out a night-clothes outfit.
With him taking the lead, Wang Weizhi, Qin Yufeng, and others also went to make their selections.
To Gao Yuan's surprise, everyone else was more skilled at choosing and putting on clothes than he was, clearly demonstrating their extensive experience.
"Cover your face completely! Choose something that fits well, otherwise it'll be baggy and snag at the grass and trees. Tie your hair up properly, don't let it flutter or expose you!"
Duanmu Yuan gave the order in a loud, efficient voice.
Gao Yuan's lips twitched involuntarily upon hearing this.
An Xinchan, the master of Xuanming Cave, wrapped the iron ruler at his waist with three layers of coarse cloth.
The disciples of Coconut Flower Island stuffed their hidden weapon pouches into their clothes, and even the heaviest ghost-head sabers had their scabbards wrapped in soft leather, so that there was not a sound of knocking when they moved.
even.
One of the disciples of Ziyuan Cave found the boots too stiff, so he simply stuffed a wad of soft cotton wool into them, making him feel as light as a cat when he stepped on the stone slabs.
The most speechless thing is...
They actually distributed a bag of lime powder to each of them!
Gao Yuan looked at the scene before him and muttered to himself.
If it were just a matter of wearing night clothes and launching sneak attacks, even someone as talented as myself probably wouldn't dare to compete with them.
Grandma, what kind of people have you hired?!
In less than a moment, everyone had finished getting ready, prompting Gao Yuan to exclaim, "Professional!"
At this moment, Gao Yuan, also dressed in black and masked, had a smile in his eyes and was about to speak.
But then Li Wan suddenly apologized.
Then she came to him.
She gently lifted her wrist, her slender white fingers pinching his mask and pulling it up to his eyes, saying it was slightly crooked.
Li Suo was dressed in a tight-fitting night outfit, her figure perfectly proportioned, with only her almond-shaped eyes showing above her upper body.
The cave owners all gave each other an "I see" look.
If his face hadn't been covered, his expression would probably have been quite intriguing.
Li Wan glared fiercely at the group.
Duanmu Yuan, the most mischievous of them all, was about to tease Li Wan when he suddenly saw the envoy's gaze sweep over him, and his eyes instantly became crystal clear.
Gao Yuan didn't think as much as they did. He thanked Li Wan with his eyes, then said loudly, "The bandits in Quanzhou are rampant, the Zoroastrians have been causing trouble for a long time, and Penglai is no better. This time we will wipe out both groups together and get justice for the people of Quanzhou. This is a great thing to do."
"Killing one more person means accumulating one more good deed."
"If we encounter members of the Zoroastrian sect, we should all call ourselves disciples of Penglai. This is a scheme devised by Sect Leader Lingxuzi. We are merely acting on behalf of Heaven."
"If you encounter people from Penglai, you should claim to be a disciple of the Zoroastrianism and clear obstacles for the Holy Sect to pacify the sacred mountain."
"Why should we seek fame when we do good deeds?"
Although the expressions on the faces of the men in black were unreadable, their eyes held different views, clearly indicating that they had gained a new understanding of the envoy's "style".
But it must be said that this kind of behavior of doing good deeds anonymously and then blaming others has inexplicably excited the public.
Many people even felt a strange sense of familiarity with this esteemed envoy!
As soon as the words were spoken, everyone bowed in unison and acknowledged, saying they understood.
Gao Yuan gathered several cave leaders and, using the terrain around Dayunming Temple as a basis, explained the details of their actions more clearly.
"Swords and blades have no eyes; do not be impatient for quick success."
Gao Yuan said sincerely, "Life is the most important thing. You are all part of my Lingjiu Palace. We cannot do without any of you."
Such words naturally warm people's hearts.
After discussing the trivial details of the arrangements, Gao Yuan said, "It's been said that Grandma is ruthless and cold-hearted in all the caves and islands, but you don't know the hardships she endured. She manages such a huge Lingjiu Palace all by herself. If she didn't have some ruthless methods, she naturally wouldn't be able to win people's hearts. Don't resent her."
"When the lord of Zhuyai Island was killed by his enemies, Grandma angrily destroyed the One-Word Wisdom Sword Sect. Wasn't that a form of revenge for him?"
Gao Yuan began to promise: "Grandma has entrusted me with all matters concerning Quanzhou. As long as I handle them well, although I cannot guarantee that I will give you the antidote immediately, I will exempt you from the crimes of initiating disputes privately and failing to make offerings. There will be no problem at all."
"Once this matter is settled, I will decide on the best course of action for the cave lords and island lords present. This year, as an exception, each of them will receive an extra Life-Saving Talisman and pain-relieving medicine."
His words resonated deeply.
Upon hearing this, Wang Wei and the other ten were overjoyed and immediately shouted in unison, "We will obey your orders, Your Excellency!"
They had to take it one step at a time. They didn't expect to find a cure with just one thing, but at least, their hope was growing.
Get an extra year's worth of painkillers.
This was something we wouldn't have dared to even imagine before!