Chapter 1438: This person can be used

Sun Fuling smiled faintly: "What I think is not important. I am just a commoner, not a decision-maker." "You are a great hermit hiding in the city, Master." He Lingchuan knew she was intentionally retreating by saying this. He looked down at her fair palms and rosy fingernails, "The Martial Arts Hall is right ahead. There is no one there at night; shall we sneak in and spar a few rounds?"

He was not dead set on giving up, still thinking of testing her.

"Still thinking of fighting with me?" Sun Fuling pouted slightly, "Why don't you go find Xin Yi to fight? Aren't you wanting to test him?"

He Lingchuan was startled.

That was true; he could use an excuse to probe the true strength of Xin Yi's subordinates.

"Do you think he can beat me?"

Master Sun chuckled: "Hard to say. Do you think you can beat him?"

What should one do when their girlfriend favors outsiders? "So little confidence in me? Xin Yi doesn't seem to be known for his martial prowess."

Sun Fuling said leisurely: "When you take off your military uniform and wear casual clothes, you don't look like a famous general on the battlefield either."

He looked at Master Sun and smiled knowingly: "That won't hinder anything; I'll go find him later. Let's test each other first!"

Sun Fuling rolled her eyes at him: "How do you want to fight?"

"Anything, you choose."

"You've got a big mouth." Sun Fuling's gaze shifted slightly, "Then..."

Before she could finish, the sound of flapping wings came from overhead. A goshawk flew down and landed at the alley entrance, "General He, the Armory needs you to rush over to sign some documents."

At a time like this? Sun Fuling smiled very brightly, and He Lingchuan sighed:

"Understood, I'm going now."

The Tiger Wing Army was to set off for Yuheng City the day after tomorrow. Time was tight, and the Armory could only allocate supplies overnight.

"Go on with your work." Sun Fuling waved at him, relaxed and comfortable, "I'm heading home now."

Watching the beauty's back as she left, He Lingchuan turned and walked toward the government office.

Verifying quantities, signing, and stamping—this whole process was quick.

Just as He Lingchuan was about to leave after finishing, he ran into Zhong Shengguang at the corner.

The vertical line between Commander Zhong's brows seemed deeper, and there was more frost at his temples, but his gaze remained sharp.

Beyond his handsome composure, he had gained a bit more vicissitude.

When Zhong Shengguang saw him, his eyes lit up and he said, "You came just in time," then beckoned him into his study.

"Close the door."

He Lingchuan turned and closed the door.

Zhong Shengguang stood with his hands behind his back in front of the window: "Now that you've received the transfer order, you understand what's going on, right?"

"Yes," He Lingchuan replied, "The battle is about to begin."

The rolling dark clouds of war once again pressed down over the Panlong Wasteland, pressing down on everyone's heads! No one could avoid it, no one could hide from it.

"Lingshan sent me intelligence that Beijia has just dispatched two armies, preparing to take a detour into Baling. If we wait for them to reach Baling, the situation will change again." Zhong Shengguang stared at the bright hibiscus flowers in the corridor, "The arrow is on the string and can be released."

He Lingchuan knew that when he said this, it meant Panlongcheng was basically prepared for battle.

"I await Commander Zhong's orders!"

"Once we start fighting here, the pressure on the eastern front of Yuheng City will definitely increase; you must hold your ground." This was not a request; it was a death order.

He Lingchuan also said solemnly: "I will."

"How have the people sent by Lingshan been performing in your army recently?"

"Their combat power is quite good. In the early stages of enlistment, the integration was a bit awkward, but with Sha Wei taking the lead these past few days, they have gradually become harmonious with the veteran soldiers."

He Lingchuan had his own methods. Sha Wei hadn't caused less trouble or fighting in the army these past few days, but compared to his initial arrogance, he had restrained himself much more and was also very respectful to He Lingchuan. He was the leader of that large group of people; once He Lingchuan subdued him, the other cultivators became much more obedient: "As long as they fight a few more battles, they will be as close as brothers."

"The other dozens of demon soldiers also look very robust."

Zhong Shengguang nodded: "That's good. Lingshan has been a great help to us; the combat power they sent can be elite if polished."

Panlongcheng was no longer the sparsely populated remote town it was ten years ago. After its rise, especially after it made Xianyou and Baling howl in pain, forces, populations, and demon clans from all directions came to join. Especially with Lingshan planting its flag here, even more cultivators gathered here.

This was the benefit of playing with open cards; those who follow the Dao receive much help.

Panlongcheng currently did not lack soldiers, but it lacked elites. Lingshan had its own energy, and Panlongcheng particularly welcomed the many experts it sent to the army.

He Lingchuan hesitated for a moment, but decided to ask: "Does Lord Zhong appreciate Xin Yi very much?"

"This person can be used." Zhong Shenghuan paced a few steps. "Although Mr. Lu has left, he still wrote me a letter before he went. In the letter, he specifically mentioned that Xin Yi is a pivotal figure in Lingshan. The Elder Council will also consider and adopt his opinions. His observations and assessments of Panlongcheng will directly influence Lingshan's investment in Panlongcheng. As it happens, Xin Yi is a man of profound knowledge, and he is also helpful to Panlongcheng. For instance, the day before yesterday, he even helped the army complete their advanced techniques."

"..." Had Xin Yi's hand already reached this far? Seeing the strange look on his face, Zhong Shengguang patted his shoulder: "What is your opinion of him?"

He Lingchuan said in a low voice: "I heard that you told him the function of the Black Flood Dragon mark and even entrusted him with full authority to study it."

"Lingshan is very interested in this mark, and I couldn't stop them." Zhong Shengguang didn't mind; he had too many urgent matters to deal with right now, and he put aside any events unrelated to the war.

"Besides, if he can figure out some clues, it will be a blessing for the world." He said slowly, "Through these few contacts, I have discovered that Lingshan is very eager to become an independent nation in the human world and build its own stable power."

"Just like Beijia?"

"Correct."

Although the Heavenly God could not come in person, he fostered a northern demon nation in the human world, and the benefits were truly obvious. Once their own powerful authority and army were established, there would be many things they could do. Lingshan had been watching from the sidelines for years; wouldn't they be jealous? "Unfortunately, despite many attempts, it has failed to establish a powerful human nation and is always wiped out by Beijia in time." In this current world, if one cannot become a nation, one has no foundation for power; what could they use to compete with the Heavenly God behind Beijia? Up until now, Lingshan remained as ethereal as it had always been. This had become its disadvantage.

He Lingchuan could only shake his head. The Heavenly Demon was blocked outside the heavens and could not come to the human world in person, yet it had built a powerful terrestrial nation; Lingshan had never left, yet it was so alienated from the human world that they seemed like two different worlds.

"Does the Commander hope that Panlongcheng can rely on Lingshan's power to become a second Beijia?"

"If we hit it off and each gets what they need, that is not impossible." Zhong Shengguang said softly, "After all, Lingshan's power is also very strong."

He Lingchuan understood his subtext: relying solely on Panlongcheng's power to resist the entire Beijia was too difficult.

Who doesn't crave help? The enemy of an enemy is naturally more likely to become a friend.

(End of chapter)