The Great General's Troubles

In the secluded pavilion of the Myriad Flower Pavilion, Yue Qianchou arrived, Hundred Charm Demoness tossed him a jade tablet. He scanned it with his Divine Sense and found it to be a topographical map, clearly indicating a deep mountain not far from Hundred Flower Valley. Yue Qianchou asked, "Master's wife, what is this?"

The Hundred Charm Demoness reclined languidly on the soft couch, her body curvaceous, one hand supporting her cheek as she chuckled, "There's a small village there, where the villagers live by hunting. There used to be a cave deep in the nearby mountains, but for some reason, it vanished into thin air over a decade ago. Then, on the day the Qingguang Sect was attacked, a villager accidentally discovered the cave had reappeared and saw hundreds of people enter. The villager found it strange and wanted to see who they were, but when he got closer, he found the cave had disappeared again. My men went and discovered that the cave had been sealed off with an array."

Yue Qianchou waved the jade tablet in his hand and said, "Is the small village that Master's wife mentioned here?" Hundred Charm Demoness nodded charmingly on the couch.

"Does Master's wife mean that the attack on the Qingguang Sect is related to Hundred Flower Valley?" Yue Qianchou frowned. Speaking of Hundred Flower Valley, he recalled the Xiao Xue's Four Treasures auctioned at the Wu family. That Yan Zhuixing is very mysterious!

"I don't know if it's related to Hundred Flower Valley, but the matter of the Qingguang Sect is probably inseparable from these hundreds of people. The jade slip you have has the location of that cave; you can check it yourself if you're interested," Hundred Charm Demoness said with a smile.

Yue Qianchou put away the jade tablet and clicked his tongue, saying, "My master's wife is indeed amazing; she can even know about something happening in a small secular village."

"Stop flattering me! You'd be better off massaging my legs with that flattery!" Hundred Charm Demoness chuckled, revealing a plump, white leg through her red veil. This utterly humiliated Yue Qianchou, who hastily made up an excuse and ran away. He was terrified of his master's wife; if things continued like this, she'd probably seduce him into a bestial act and commit adultery.

Two days later, Yue Qianchou sat in the main hall of the small courtyard in the back garden of the General's Mansion, tapping his fingers on the table to count the time. In just one more day, it would be the time for the 'Newcomer Tournament' to be held on Fu Xian Island, but the people who were supposed to come had not yet arrived!

Before they knew it, it was getting dark. Shi Xiaotian hurriedly walked in and said, "Boss, my father wants to see you."

Yue Qianchou sneered inwardly. "Trying to act high and mighty with me? I don't care what kind Great General you are." He then crossed his legs, leisurely shook his head, and said, "I'm not going."

Shi Xiaotian was taken aback, not expecting his boss to be so disrespectful, and was just about to ask him for help. Yue Qianchou waved his hand to interrupt, saying, "Don't say anything more. If your father really wants to see me, tell him to come in person. I don't want to get involved in his affairs. Seeing him is already giving you face."

"Boss, you... sigh!" Shi Xiaotian stamped his foot, turned around and left.

Not long after, Shi Xiaotian led in a burly middle-aged man, none other than Great General Shi Wenguang, the Pillar of State, who was dressed lightly except for his armor. Yue Qianchou remained seated, smiling as he sized up the newcomer. The Great General, though dressed in plain robes, couldn't conceal his imposing presence, especially his domineering aura—clearly honed by years of high office and brutal warfare. The two men sized each other up, and Shi Xiaotian, standing to the side, seemed somewhat embarrassed; the introductions had become rather superfluous.

Just then, a man slowly strolled out from behind the main hall. Wearing a blue hat and robe, with a robust build and a long sword at his waist, Guan Yu, exuding an extraordinary air, stood beside Yue Qianchou. Guan Yu stroked his long beard, his phoenix eyes coldly narrowing as he glanced at Shi Wenguang.

Guan Yu's magnanimity was already rare in the world, and coupled with his years of leading troops in Utopia, his temperament was beyond reproach. Shi Wenguang glanced at him and inwardly exclaimed, "What a great man!"

Shi Xiaotian felt that Guan Yu looked familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen him before. However, the tense atmosphere between his father and eldest son was making him uncomfortable. Yue Qianchou, on the other hand, was a little displeased with Shi Wenguang's dignified appearance, so he brought out the even more handsome Guan Yu to keep things under control.

Yue Qianchou glanced at the anxious Shi Xiaotian, and with a gesture of respect, stood up and bowed to Shi Wenguang, saying, "I have long admired the name of the Pillar Great General."

Shi Wenguang also clasped his hands and said, "I have long admired Mr. Yue's great name in the Cultivation World! I never expected to be a guest in my residence."

"Oh! Does the general also know about the Cultivation World?" Yue Qianchou was a little surprised. He glanced at Shi Xiaotian, who didn't seem to know much about his own affairs in the Cultivation World either.

"Sir, you saved my son at the Qingguang Sect, then went to Fu Xian Island. You attacked the direct grandson of the Qingguang Sect Master at Hundred Flower Valley Hat Island, and the direct son of the Daluo Sect Master Qingguang Sect Master Sect's leader and his grandson. Now you've been expelled from Fu Xian Island, causing a great upheaval between the Cultivation World Righteous and Demonic paths in the cultivation world. Some even suspect that you were responsible for the looting of the Spirit Stone mines of the Daluo Sect and Qingguang Sect, as well as the annihilation of the Qingguang Sect. Your deeds are well-known throughout the Cultivation World!" Shi Wenguang recounted Yue Qianchou's misdeeds in the Cultivation World as if they were his own treasures.

Yue Qianchou and Guan Yu exchanged a glance, clapped their hands and laughed, "Impressive! As expected of the Great General, even the affairs of the Cultivation World cannot be kept from you."

Shi Wenguang also laughed and said, "Sir, you are able to stroll leisurely while bounties are placed all over the Cultivation World, yet no one can do anything to you. I admire you very much."

Shi Xiaotian asked with a puzzled look, "Father, I didn't know any of these things. How did you find out?"

"Right after you joined the Cultivation World, I spent a lot of manpower and resources to finally get to know a few Rogue Cultivators, hoping to learn more about your situation. Who knew they were nothing special in the Cultivation World? But I did learn about Mr. Yue's great name from them. Although I don't know much about the Cultivation World, I can tell they have great respect for you. You seem to be a legendary figure in the Cultivation World," Shi Wenguang explained.

"They're just some bandit names, not worth mentioning." Yue Qianchou waved his hand and smiled bitterly, saying, "I wonder if the rogue Rogue Cultivators the general knows know about my activities at the General's Mansion?"

Shi Wenguang understood that he was afraid those Rogue Cultivators would reveal his secret in the general's mansion, so he immediately waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, sir. I understand some things. If your whereabouts are revealed, my Shi family will be dragged into the conflicts of the Cultivation World, which would be a disaster."

Seeing that he understood everything, Yue Qianchou smiled and said, "Let's get back to the main topic. General, what brings you to see me?"

"I, the general, command a large army, and some people are already filled with fear. I'm afraid a storm is brewing against me. You asked my son to pass on a message to me, sir. Don't you want to lend me a hand?" Shi Wenguang said calmly.

"It's so much easier talking to smart people." Yue Qianchou turned his head and asked, "General, how do you plan to conduct yourself?"

"Peace is established by generals, but generals are not allowed to see peace. Your words, sir, are incisive. My only mistake was that I shouldn't have pacified the six kingdoms in one fell swoop. As long as the war continues, my Shi family might be able to prosper for a long time. Now, I'm afraid I have to hand over military power. What's frightening is that some people will still not let my Shi family go even after I hand over military power. This is why I've been hesitant these past few days." Shi Wenguang's words were quite frank.

"Hehe! General, you must have made up your mind to come to me today. That's good! General, you are a smart man, so I won't beat around the bush." Yue Qianchou's face turned serious, and he said in a deep voice, "Military power is the foundation for your family's safety and survival. You must not hand it over. In short, General, you must maintain your military power. When the opportunity comes, you will directly replace the Li family dynasty."

Shi Xiaotian was dumbfounded. He saw his father frown and say, "It's not difficult, but the Li family has the support of Fu Xian Island in the Cultivation World. Do you have a way to resolve this general's worries?"

"The Cultivation World won't interfere in worldly affairs. General, you only need to conserve your energy and avoid provoking trouble. Fu Xian Island won't openly interfere in worldly affairs either, otherwise they won't be able to explain themselves to the Cultivation World. As for minor troubles, someone will handle them for you. When the opportunity arises, I will inform you to launch an attack," Yue Qianchou said with a smile.

"Sir, what is your true intention in helping the Shi family like this?" Shi Wenguang finally voiced his doubts.

"First, I won't ignore the troubles of the Xiaotian family. Second, Fu Xian Island has been sitting in the top position in the Cultivation World for long enough; it's time for someone else to take its place. Third, I want my mortal family to have a peaceful life." Yue Qianchou smiled and said, "Is this explanation satisfactory, General?"

Just then, Shi Youtian's voice suddenly rang out from outside. "Is Father here? The Imperial Preceptor has arrived..."

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