Chapter 2212

Lu Family Fortress is the horse farm closest to Stone Spring City; originally a wasteland, in recent years the water and soil have gradually improved, and it has also become a good place for raising horses. The Red General likes fine horses, and there are usually seven or eight good steeds kept in the rear courtyard for easy rotation.

"Any recent deployment orders?"

Zhong Shengguang shook his head.

"If I were Lady Lady Lady Mitian, it would be best for the true form to descend while taking advantage of chaos, to strike Panlongcheng unawares. Then, He would first need a disturbance." But Stone Spring City is now peaceful and prosperous, stable and secure—what kind of disturbance could arise?

"I originally thought that, having commanded troops for years, the Red General would not change countenance even if Dashan collapsed before her. To shake her Dao-heart, unless some major upheaval occurred nearby." He Lingchuan clapped his hands and sighed, "But now, considering the upheaval in Xiluo State, this might truly be Lady Lady Lady Mitian's doing! Do you also think so?"

"Yes." Zhong Shengguang furrowed two vertical lines between his brows, "The Xiluo king's favorite consort has been behaving oddly, but if attributed to a fanatic or someone bewitched by divine arts, it would not be so strange. Lady Lady Lady Mitian has many followers in the mortal realm, not only in the Panlong Wasteland."

He Lingchuan nodded, recalling the moon goddess statue he had seen before in the demon lair marsh. That powerful tribe also worshipped Lady Lady Lady Mitian, but there Lady Lady Lady Mitian was revered as the "Moon God."

"He designed to kill the Xiluo king and his two sons; Xiluo will inevitably fall into internal strife and then collapse." Zhong Shengguang let out a long sigh, "These past days, the Panlong people's enthusiasm for Xiluo has reached unprecedented heights, with countless people asking when we will dispatch troops. They cannot bear to see their homeland occupied by others, and Lady Lady Lady Mitian calculated this point precisely, choosing the moment to kill the Xiluo king."

He Lingchuan followed the thought: "The significance of the eastern campaign against Xiluo is extraordinary; we are likely to face the Bekaa army head-on again, so the Red General must inevitably go to war. This is exactly what Lady Lady Lady Mitian wants—'troops in panic, horses in disorder'!"

The significance of the Red General's deployment even surpasses her performance on the battlefield itself.

She is the war god, she is also the war soul.

As long as she appears on the battlefield, even without lifting a hand, the morale of the Panlong army will rise.

Therefore, Zhong Shengguang could not possibly keep stopping her from leading troops into battle.

"When the time comes, battles will follow one after another, and Lady Lady Lady Mitian can descend to the mortal realm at any moment!"

War is Lady Lady Lady Mitian's best camouflage.

Obviously, Shi Shichu also clearly understood Zhong Shengguang's difficulty, and only then expressed opposition in the Armory Hall.

"Conquering Xiluo is the people's will; I cannot oppose it for too long." Zhong Shengguang shook his head, "Lady Lady Lady Mitian knows the Red General will eventually go east on campaign; He only needs to wait!"

Waiting for the best opportunity.

Anything can happen on the battlefield.

At this moment, He Lingchuan truly came to understand Zhong Shengguang's difficulty.

He knows Lady Lady Lady Mitian is likely preparing to descend in true form when the Red General goes east on campaign, yet he cannot speak frankly to the subordinates in the Armory Hall.

What if Lady Lady Lady Mitian does not do this—would Panlongcheng then miss the great opportunity to take Xiluo?

On one side is the homeland dear to people's hearts; on the other is his beloved daughter, whom he has felt guilty toward for many years—Zhong Shengguang's heart is nearly torn in two.

"I will surely stand by the Red General's side." He Lingchuan gave his most solemn vow, "Help her resist Lady Lady Lady Mitian!"

"You must ensure……" With Zhong Shengguang's firmness, he momentarily choked up, "……ensure that the bright lamp summons the dragon god at the right moment—neither too early nor too late, but just right!"

Too early, too late, and it will bring great disaster!

"You can rest assured!" He Lingchuan clenched his right fist and heavily struck his chest, "I will surely protect her with my life!"

"Good, good!" Zhong Shengguang did not hide the relief in his eyes.

This is the foremost matter of Panlongcheng, which should have been personally carried out by him. But now, he has found a better choice.

Over these years, the Tiger Wing General has grown extremely rapidly, far exceeding his expectations; moreover, it is rare to find both literary and military strategy, loyal will—none of which is not the best!

Especially his ability to adapt on the spot, his grasp of timing and situation—even the Red General praises him without end.

Zhong Shengguang observed him for so long before finally making up his mind.

Compared to himself, he actually feels more at ease entrusting He Lingchuan.

At this very moment, he entrusted his daughter, the future of Panlongcheng, and the hope of this world to He Lingchuan, whom he trusts most.

He believes this young man will not disappoint his expectations.

Words end here.

Stepping out of the official residence, the crowds on Red Cloud Street bustled to and fro, filled with the smoke and fire of daily life.

No one knows that the shadow lurking darkly above Panlong Territory has been growing thicker and heavier.

Zhong Shengguang finally laid bare the secrets of Panlongcheng without reservation. He Lingchuan walked back home through the market streets, his heart also surging with emotion.

The enmity between Panlongcheng and Lady Lady Lady Mitian is one of the two most important events in Panlong history, and he is about to witness it firsthand.

When returning home, the sky had already darkened, and fluorescent spore lamps lit up the roadside—only his own courtyard remained pitch black.

He Lingchuan casually pushed the door, which creaked open.

His footsteps suddenly stopped, for there was indeed a human shadow hidden in the corner of the courtyard!

His new residence in Stone Spring City is twice the size of his Panlongcheng dwelling—not grand, but standard for a well-off family. Other commanders would leave guards and personal attendants to watch the house, but He Lingchuan's actual residence already has too many people; in the Panlong world he sought a secluded, quiet place to be alone, and since Master Sun often visits, he has never kept a third party in the home.

Now, however, a shadow has appeared beneath the osmanthus tree in his courtyard.

Most strangely, given his keen senses, he had not detected the other's presence outside the door.

Upon hearing the door open, that person slowly turned around.

"Red……"

Dressed entirely in dark, tight-fitting attire, only the hairband binding the hair was red.

Of course, he had seen the evil dragon mask she wore many times before, so he recognized her at a glance.

This is the Red General.

He backhandedly closed the door, set up a barrier, and said, "How did you come here?"

"Did you and Commander Zhong hold a closed-door discussion?"

As soon as the Red General spoke, He Lingchuan understood she not only knew the military had already held a war council, but also guessed Zhong Shengguang's purpose in seeking him out.

"Lord Zhong summoned me to give instructions on preparations before the eastern campaign, and then……added a few more words."

Both of them knew the emphasis of his words lay in the latter part.

What exactly did Zhong Shengguang privately entrust to He Lingchuan?

The Red General seemed to smile: "No need to spell it out; I also don't want to know."

"Good."

He Lingchuan nodded decisively. Zhong Shengguang had said, for insurance's sake, he had never told his daughter about his and the dragon god's plan. But the Red General is what manner of person, and understands Zhong Shengguang so well, that of course she could guess Zhong Shengguang was secretly plotting against Lady Lady Lady Mitian's true descent.

But she didn't want to know the details.

After all, after Lady Lady Lady Mitian's divine descent, they would share a sea of consciousness.

Moreover, she could feel Lady Lady Lady Mitian's emotions—could Lady Lady Lady Mitian not sense the rebellious intent of Panlongcheng?

Therefore, as the party involved, the Red General, it was better to know less.