Chapter 987: Calculating Separately

Yu Zecheng also bloomed a trace of a smile: "He Xiao, go busy, don't worry about me." That bit of tension immediately dissipated.

He Lingchuan led a large group of people to send Yu Zecheng and others back to their residence, fulfilling the etiquette and giving enough face, and then went back to work.

Yu Zecheng returned to the room, drank the whole bowl of tea in one gulp, and wanted to smash the tea bowl with one hand.

But he endured it and didn't smash it out.

Finally, he threw the tea bowl back to the table and let out a long breath.

The guard behind him said: "My lord, is the one surnamed He singing a double act with the spider demon?"

Yu Zecheng said coldly: "What do you think?"

The guard didn't dare to speak.

He Xiao was quite polite to them, but that politeness lacked awe. Yu Zecheng said to himself:

"This kid, why is he fearless?"

Saying that the spider demon has kindness to him, even if it is true, in the face of his own life and death, why can't kindness be betrayed? The guard said: "Perhaps, he relies on his good friendship with the Chiyan Crown Prince Yue?"

"He should be very clear that Crown Prince Yue cannot control us." Yu Zecheng's tone was flat but did not hide his pride, "The Black Tiger Army doesn't need to sell Chiyan's face."

But the mission to track Zhu Erniang cannot just be like this, otherwise the Frost Leaf National Teacher will definitely blame him.

"He Xiao refuses to hand over the spider demon, so the contradiction is concentrated on him, which is the so-called not seeing the coffin and not shedding tears." Yu Zecheng casually set up a barrier, "Only by taking him down and helping him recognize reality can we deal with Zhu Erniang."

Up to now, he only said "take down," not kill.

In fact, Yu Zecheng also has concerns.

The Elixir of Immortality case involves many upper-level figures in Lingxu City, and He Xiao was once a Chiyan special envoy. Being able to survive in Lingxu City and still be able to retreat, does he also have relationships and foundations in Beijia?

With the situation in Lingxu City at that time, if He Xiao didn't have a powerful backer—at least stronger than the Chiyan Crown Prince—the Qingyang National Teacher could crush him with a little finger.

Now if he kills He Xiao, will he offend some big man in Lingxu City?

He pressed his forehead, sighed, and pulled his attention back to the archipelago in front of him.

The environment of the Yangshan Archipelago is very favorable to the burrow spider, and based on his understanding of Zhu Erniang, this great demon began to camp as soon as it lived on the island, building its cave like an iron bucket.

They also sent eyes to see, the island as a whole is full of holes, simply like a tailor-made for the burrow spider. The most complex terrain is probably underground and underwater, and it is impossible to explore the truth by just looking at the outside.

That place is both a maze and a fortress.

They don't even know which cave Zhu Erniang lives in, how to surprise attack?

It is not impossible to act forcibly. They are quite prepared to deal with the burrow spider and Zhu Erniang, but the final victory is unpredictable.

However, once the Island Master leans towards them, it is immediately an advantage.

The home field advantage is so effective.

The key to dealing with Zhu Erniang now lies in He Xiao's attitude.

To reverse this person's attitude, persuasion is useless.

The guard reminded in a low voice: "My lord, this He Xiao shouldn't be a simple character, and he has the advantage of the terrain here."

"Do you think He Xiao is easy to deal with, or Zhu Erniang is easy to deal with?"

The guard immediately said: "He Xiao."

Not to mention the number of burrow spiders, Zhu Erniang can restore the power of an ancient demon immortal when forced. And the burrow spider's nest... absolutely makes people have a headache.

This was also the reason why Yu Zecheng adopted wolf-pack tactics rather than confronting this prehistoric great demon head-on.

From the perspective of martial power alone, and looking at combat experience, there is no doubt that He Xiao is easier to deal with.

Between two evils, choose the lesser; even if He Xiao is not simple, Yu Zecheng will choose him.

Besides, is He Xiao really that powerful?

The guard said again: "But, but our manpower is configured to deal with the spider demon..."

They have been chasing Zhu Erniang for half a year, and the manpower and materials transferred from the front line are also targeted.

Yu Zecheng smiled but not smiled: "The configuration to deal with Zhu Erniang can't deal with He Xiao?"

The guard lowered his head and said nothing.

"Returning to Lingxu City once at the beginning of this year, when I met the National Teacher, he talked about the Elixir of Immortality case and spoke highly of this He Xiao." Yu Zecheng said slowly, "But when the Elixir of Immortality case was brought into Lingxu City by the White Commissioner for investigation, He Xiao was no longer an important figure, and the focus of the competition among all parties was not on him, and there was the protection of the Chiyan Crown Prince. His ability to retreat safely is actually not a difficult thing, mostly because of caution, and because of the mutual checks and balances of all parties."

He is analyzing, and also comforting himself.

"His brilliance might be in the Chiyan territory dealing with Cen Poqing?" Yu Zecheng didn't say one thing, Beijia never lacks stunning characters, but the Frost Leaf National Teacher rarely praises them.

Now He Xiao is obstructing Beijia from chasing fugitives, which shows that he does not really know how to judge the situation. With the Frost Leaf National Teacher's vision, the high regard for He Xiao is truly a favor.

He pondered: "He Xiao should be very wary of us, and there are a few elites around him, so it is not easy for us to start on the island."

The guard said: "Then wait for him to land at Blade Edge Port?"

As soon as the voice fell, the white bird flew in from the window and landed on the table.

"Any new news from the port?" Yu Zecheng left two people at Blade Edge Port.

"Several cargo ships were sunk by the Earthly Yin Qi recently. The streets are heatedly discussing this matter, saying that those ships actually belong to Commissioner Wu of the Blade Edge Port Shipping Department."

Yu Zecheng raised his eyebrows: "Is it rare for the Earthly Yin Qi to sink cargo ships?"

"When those ships had an accident, they were not in the Yangshan waters. Usually, the Earthly Yin Qi is active in the depths of the archipelago, and will not leave the Yangshan waters to hurt people."

"But they came out this time, and only hurt Commissioner Wu's ships?"

"Yes. They only caught Commissioner Wu's ships for several consecutive days, and they didn't even pay attention to other ships passing by them." The white bird only transmitted words, "This matter is spreading like wildfire in Blade Edge Port, because there was a rumor earlier that the new owner of the Yangshan Archipelago subdued the Earthly Yin Qi. Everyone speculated that the two sides are at odds, and the Yangshan Archipelago is giving Commissioner Wu a little color to see."

Yu Zecheng tapped the table with his finger: "Since he is the commissioner responsible for Blade Edge Port, did he eat, take, card, or ask for it?"

They are all people in the officialdom, and none of them are good men and women.

"Ye Qing also found out one thing." Ye Qing is one of the guards left at Blade Edge Port, "In the past few days, Commissioner Wu's ships have sailed as usual, and the Earthly Yin Qi has not intercepted them again."

"It seems that he and He Xiao have negotiated conditions." Otherwise, how dare he send ships out? "Not only that. The sailors on Commissioner Wu's ships also said that they now take fixed routes in and out of Blade Edge Port, and they will definitely not be attacked." The white bird said, "Now the ships entering and leaving Blade Edge Port are following suit and changing to that route."

Sea people are superstitious, and they definitely won't do things that are taboo.

Yu Zecheng understood: "Fixed route? Is it a must-pass for this Suoding Island?"

"Yes."

Yu Zecheng patted the table: "Good kid, turning disaster into blessing, quick-witted." No wonder this Suoding Island, although the facilities are simple, has many sea ships docked.

"This Commissioner Wu suffered a muffled loss in He Xiao's hands, and had to divert traffic for others, his heart must be stifled." Yu Zecheng said to the white bird, "Let Ye Qing test him, it is best to become our help. Then you go back to Suoding Island and keep an eye on He Xiao for me."

"Yes!" The white bird flapped its wings and left.

No one noticed that the white bird's coming and going were all seen by the spider on the big tree outside the house.

This is Suoding Island, He Lingchuan's territory, who cares if there are a few bugs on the tree?

The mirror also asked He Lingchuan: "Do you think Mr. Yu will just let it go?"

"How is that possible? Today's meeting is just a formality." He Lingchuan said lightly, "Without getting the answer he wanted, Beijia will not give up. Mr. Yu at least has to try, otherwise he can't explain it when he goes back."

Chasing Zhu Erniang for half a year with hard work, and then going back without even trying, how can anyone be a subordinate like that?

When reporting to the superior, at least say, the subordinate tried his best, but it was really impossible to do.

"Based on the temperament of these Beijia people, if the literary test doesn't work, I'm afraid it will be a martial test later."

Since he accepted the spider demon sisters, he also had to accept their trouble.

Evasion, lying, and playing smart are all useless.

From now on, Yu Zecheng's pursuit of Zhu Erniang will become a problem between him and He Lingchuan and Beijia.

What should come will come, and what should be faced cannot be avoided.

"What do you plan to do?"

"Keep an eye on Yu Zecheng, he must have actions in private."

The mirror gave a snort: "He won't be stupid enough to do it himself, right?"

"He only followed two people. Chasing a great demon like Zhu Erniang, how could he only bring two people? I'm afraid other Beijia people are hidden in the dark." He Lingchuan's gaze flickered, "Zhu Erniang is also an ancient demon immortal, Yu Zecheng dares to chase here, he must have reliance. Let's figure out how many people he brought first."

He Lingchuan patted the mirror: "I refuse to hand over Zhu Erniang, he will definitely suspect me. You be careful later, whoever is watching me, whether it is supernatural power or eyes, leave it to you."

The Pan Si Island waters were completely blocked by the Earthly Yin Qi, and Yu Zecheng could still find the burrow spider on the island, indicating that he at least had the advantage of aerial reconnaissance. He Lingchuan didn't want his every move to be watched by eyes in the sky.

"Leave it to me." The mirror gave a guarantee casually, and asked again, "Don't you want to kill Mr. Yu?"

"Of course not, definitely not! We can't be enemies with Beijia now, at least we can't let Beijia lose face." The majesty of a great country cannot be provoked, He Lingchuan thought very clearly, "Fortunately, he has a superior. When he encounters difficulties, he must report upwards."

"Frost Leaf National Teacher?"

"Exactly."

Blade Edge Port, Shipping Department.

Commissioner Zhao just handed Commissioner Wu a maintenance report for the shipyard, and a small official ran over to report: "A guest is asking to see you, saying... coming from Lingxu City."

Commissioner Wu raised his eyes: "Oh? Bring him in."

Hearing that a guest from Lingxu came, he was not as surprised as other Qing Kingdom officials. Blade Edge Port is a natural port with a huge throughput, accepting sea guests from all directions, and guests from the Mou Kingdom and Beijia have never been few.

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