Xin Youtao had a habit of not expressing his true thoughts in front of outsiders. After Yang Qingyin, Chen Hao and others went out, he called Mu Xingqiu.

There was a hint of blame in his friendly eyes, and he said, "You, you are really a powerful general, and you are moving forward bravely on the battlefield, but when you encounter something unpredictable, you will fall into a trap without realizing it."

"What did I do wrong again?" Mu Xingqiu asked with a smile. He wanted to know Xin Youtao's view on the current situation.

Xin Youtao thought for a while, "Help is a science. It is too difficult to say it, as if it is ruling, which will make the other party unhappy; it is too easy to say it, and people think it is a mere effort and there is no need to repay it."

"It's too easy for me to promise? But no one asked me for help."

"Ask for help is also a science. A stupid person says things as important as his capital and life. He is simply forcing the other party to speak out. A smart person tries to make things simple and treat help and repayment as a very ordinary deal. Zuo Liuying is a genius, he is really a genius. He has obviously helped you a big favor, but it seems to give you a huge honor."

Mu Xingqiu smiled, "The Patriarch Tower is in danger, and the Nine Daotongs are full of fog. The Grandmaster refuses to show up. Zuo Liuying asked me, a Taoist priest, to make a decision for him - you are right, I did help him a lot. No matter what decision I make, he has room for maneuver."

Xin Youtao kept shaking his fingers, "Yes, Zuo Liuying claimed that he was concentrating on restoring the Patriarch's Tower and pushing you, a low-level Taoist priest, was an extremely clever trick. Your decision was correct and his credit. Your decision was incorrect. He could correct it at any time and take back the power."

"I still have value in Zuo Liuying's eyes."

"That's because you like to meddle in other people's business the most." Xin Youtao curled his lips, "I am the prince of Xijie. I will go to the Longbin Club of Huangjing sooner or later, so it is impossible to work hard for Pangshan; I am not good at doing things, but I have more than enough to make trouble; Chen Hao has no prestige, let alone others. Only you, Zuo Liuying, sees you through, so he will use you as a shield."

"I am a disciple of Pangshan. I must be a shield when I need it."

Xin Youtao shrugged his shoulders, "Anyway, I just feel worthless for you. You should take the opportunity to put forward some conditions to Zuo Liuying. If you want to go further on the road of cultivation, the help of the first seat is essential. And you have to think about it. This shield is not easy to be a demon army, and behind it is the Nine Daotong. The Grandmaster and other Taoist priests of Pangshan must have been trapped in Luanjing Mountain. This is undoubtedly the situation set up by several Taoist corps. They did not come to publicly seize the Patriarch Tower, but they were considering the Face and Zuo Liuying. They were waiting, and when Zuo Liuying was desperate, they took the initiative to deliver it to their door. Just watch it. We are destined to be isolated and helpless."

"Zuo Liuying will have a solution." Mu Xingqiu was full of confidence.

"What's the solution?"

"I don't know, but he will definitely not let the Patriarch Tower fall into the hands of others, and will not let the Pangshan Taoist Orthodox disappear." With a brief understanding of the head of the Forbidden Secret Department, Mu Xingqiu believed that he would never surrender easily.

"But if necessary, Zuo Liuying will let you disappear without hesitation." Xin Youtao felt that Mu Xingqiu still didn't understand the key to the problem.

A soldier came in outside and said that the city guard had invited His Highness the Prince. "New news has been heard from the capital."

Xin Youtao's face changed slightly. It was almost impossible for good news to come from the capital at this time. He walked towards the door and suddenly stopped and said, "You are so meddling in other people's business, come and take care of Xijieguo's affairs - go with me to meet Chen Zhiwei. He is a slippery man and is difficult to deal with."

Mu Xingqiu agreed happily, and when he left together, he said, "Are you a smart person looking for help? He asked me to help but deliberately said the matter very little."

The two laughed together. "I'm just taking it upon myself." Xin Youtao said.

Yang Qingyin and others were practicing archery with long bows of talismans outside. The Taoist priests had too much strength and each arrow could shoot through the target, which attracted a loud shout from the soldiers of the Xuanfu Army. They only wondered one thing, why the female generals from the capital were stronger than the male generals.

Yang Qingyin didn't care about the cheers at all. Seeing Mu Xingqiu and Xin Youtao walking out talking and laughing, she asked loudly: "How to fight in the next battle? Have you thought about it?"

Before the Grandmaster Ning Qiwei sent a messenger, they still had to prepare to fight against the demon soldiers normally. Although the first group of demon soldiers were all killed, Shen Jiyi's use of magic will still spread, and the next group of demon soldiers will inevitably increase their strength.

"With Qilin, everyone try it to see who can ride on the last one." Mu Xingqiu also replied loudly, unless there is no other way, he still has to restrict everyone from using spells.

"Then can I join the war?" Yang Qingyin was most concerned about this issue.

"able."

The cheers in the barracks were louder, and the confidence consolidated by a victory in the morning increased a little more. "We have another immortal to help, right, General Mu?"

Mu Xingqiu smiled but said nothing. The immortal in the eyes of the soldiers was Shen Jiyi. It is hard to say whether this Taoist priest of Yashan would be willing to stay for help, but he is indeed a powerful helper. Even if Pangshan disciples can use spells at will, they still need a commander. Shen Jiyi is the most suitable candidate.

It was already late at night when the two of them arrived at the city guard house. Chen Zhiwei stood at the gate to greet him. He was frightened these days and had eaten a few hard meals before he recovered. His round belly became a little more attractive.

Seeing Chen Zhiwei at the gate from afar, Xin Youtao whispered: "Old sling is going to run away."

"How do you know?" Mu Xingqiu was a little surprised. Lord Chengshou looked good and had a calm smile, and it seemed that he had good news to report.

"Stand at the gate is to welcome you General Mu, the etiquette. He should stand at the intersection of the street to welcome the prince, so...huh."

There is a reason behind the inappropriate etiquette of the city guard.

In the lobby, Chen Zhiwei sat in the main seat with a little humility, took out a letter from his cuff, "The capital is almost the same as this morning."

The talisman message transmission between the cities of the vassal states has different levels. The higher the level, the faster the speed. The capital city is 1,700 miles away from Duanliu City, and the letter will be sent in six or seven hours, indicating that this is the highest level of urgent letter.

Xin Youtao had expected that the capital defenders were no match for the demon clan a few days ago, so he was very calm at this time. He took the letter and read it quickly and handed it to Mu Xingqiu.

The content of the letter is very simple. It only says that the capital is lost and requires officials from all cities to act according to the opportunity and accept the summons from King Xijie at any time to recover the homeland.

The royal family is still there, and the letter does not disclose whereabouts.

"What are your plans for Lord Chen?" Xin Youtao asked in a harmonious voice.

"Of course, the lower official is following His Highness. His Highness talks about war, and his lower official blood sprinkles on the battlefield. His Highness talks about retreating, and his lower official saddles are in front of his horse."

Chen Zhiwei spoke with righteousness, and Xin Youtao seemed a little moved, "Mr. Chen is loyal and patriotic. I know very well, but you are the guardian of this city, so you still have to come up with your idea."

The two of them were humble to each other, loyalty and trust were the themes of each sentence. Finally, Chen Zhiwei surrendered and sighed, "Since your highness insisted on letting the officials make an idea, the officials would dare to say a few words."

"Please say it."

"Duanliu City cannot be defended." Chen Zhiwei's expression was both serious and sad. "General Mu fought a victory today. This is a great contribution, but Duanliu City is too small and there are not many soldiers. The demon clan is from heaven and underground. When the army arrives, we will definitely not be able to defend."

As soon as Lord Chengshou opened his mouth, Xin Youtao began to nod, and he was still nodding after the other party finished speaking. "Mr. Chen means retreating, where do you retreat?"

His Highness the Prince seemed to object unintentionally, and Chen Zhiwei's eyes lit up. "Half of Xijieguo has fallen, and other cities probably can't be defended for long. We should take all our troops and supplies to Dongjieguo, and use the river to block the demon army, and may have a chance of victory."

"The relationship between Tokisukeguo and Nishisukeguo is not very good. Will he accept us?"

"Tōsukeguo accepted the fugitive people, what reason does he have not accepted His Highness the Prince? But after all, the situation is different, and His Highness may need to make a little... expression."

"You mean to bow to Tosukeko's knees and ask for help?"

"It can't be considered a 'knee'. This is just a transaction between the royal family and the royal family. As for how it is more beneficial to Nishisuke, it depends on your highness."

Xin Youtao glanced at Mu Xingqiu, smiled and said to Chen Zhiwei, "Okay, I've decided."

Chen Zhiwei showed joy on his face, "The dragon is still dormant, and today's weakness must be the strength of the future, Your Highness..."

Xin Youtao interrupted Chen Zhiwei's flattery, "I decided to remove your position as a guardian in the city."

"Ah?" Chen Zhiwei was stunned and almost choked by the words he didn't say.

"In this way, you can escape to Dongjieguo as a commoner. When the peace here comes, you can return to your office and restore your old position."

Chen Zhiwei's face turned red and pale, and suddenly changed his tone, "Your Highness wants to remove the official position. Of course, it is possible, but my city guard was personally granted by the king. It is not covered with the king's seal. I dare not leave the post without disobeying the king's order. I beg your Highness to ask me for a royal decree."

"The whereabouts of my father are unknown. I will be regent from today. Let me tell me later on how you negotiated with Hiroshiro in secret."

Chen Zhiwei was angry and stood up, his stomach was raised higher, "Your Highness wants to be regent, but you are not the only one who can say. Don't think I don't know. The king had already deposed you and was going to make the second prince a crown prince. And—" Chen Zhiwei sneered, "You haven't returned to the capital at all. You are all fish from Pangshan Daotong. You fled to Duanliu City in a hurry to take refuge, and you actually negotiated with me. To be honest, Dongjieguo is preparing to destroy the bridge, but he will not have a chance to escape. If your Highness is willing to offer sacrifices to the country, you can stay away from the demon soldiers and enjoy wealth, otherwise please guard the empty city alone. I will cross the river tomorrow, and the city will be left for you. I will take all the Xuanfu Army and the materials in the city."

Xin Youtao also stood up and shook his head, "Since you know that we are Taoist priests Pangshan, do you still want to take everything away?"

"Haha, I not only know that you are Pangshan's remaining soldiers, but also know that you are just a group of little Taoists in the breathing realm. The Xuan Fu Army does not have good talismans, but it does not mean that there is no Duanliu City, nor does it mean that I can't use it."

With a bang, two slender flower snakes suddenly appeared on the ground, and in a blink of an eye, two Pangshan disciples were entangled.
Chapter completed!