The Inner Factory.
After listening to the reports from all sides through his Communication Talisman Disc, Eunuch Lu sent a message to Cha Fuli, instructing him to deal with the Tree-Horn King affair.
Then he sat in silence, smiling only after a long while.
"Li Qingxian really is extraordinary."
"Father, what happened?" Lu Han asked.
"Li Qingxian first used Devilish Poison to obstruct the Deer King Army, then built a city right where he stood."
"Hm? Did he secretly bring several upper-rank puppet cultivators? Hm? Built a city? I see, my Heaven-and-Earth Ring..." Lu Han instantly understood what had happened, his gaze turning dark.
Eunuch Lu continued slowly, "Taigu City has made its move."
Lu Han sneered. "That Du Bo really is no easy customer. Back then, he used his reputation as Lord Jie's friend to rake in resources for himself. Now that his wings have hardened, he even dares to ignore Jie Linfu's orders. Still, even cavalry would need a long time to get from Taigu City to Li Qingxian's current location. He's worked out a clever little scheme, offending neither the chief minister nor the assistant chancellor. If Chief Minister Zhao asks, he'll say he went to help but couldn't arrive in time. If Assistant Chancellor Jie asks, he'll say he was only going through the motions-see, he didn't save him anyway."
Lu Liangsheng sighed softly. "Du Bo didn't go to rescue Li Qingxian."
"Hm?"
"He led his army out of the city and headed straight for the Elephant King Army's main camp."
"How is that possible..." Lu Han stared at Lu Liangsheng, his eyes wide.
Lu Liangsheng was about to continue when he suddenly took out his Communication Talisman Disc.
After listening, he narrowed his eyes and said slowly, "Master Wu refused again. Han, tell me: Master