Chapter 674

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Main Character:

Shen Yao

"As expected, cats are born spies."

Shen Yao spoke, while the System hid to the side playing mute.

No matter how much it prayed in its heart, it was useless; in the face of iron-clad facts, the System lost utterly and completely.

System: ……

These two generals personally appointed by the Emperor were very cautious, every step taken with extreme care, but they simply could not withstand those inhuman attacks.

Right now, a group of little fairies sneaking over first released their self-produced poison gas, then in pairs carried away all the people at the relay station.

"Host, are we not moving?" Just watching them transport people right from under our eyelids?

"No rush, we must first figure out whose idea this is," Da Hei said it was related to enemy state spies, but there are so many enemy spies, specifically which ones?

Shen Yao expressed that she would absolutely not randomly wrongly accuse anyone, even if they were spies; if they didn't fall into her hands, she wouldn't pursue it to the end.

That's right, she is just such a person who judges matters on their merits, impartial and with principles and a bottom line.

System: …… Isn't this because spies being discovered can instead be exploited in turn? At least it's much better than disposing of them and letting the other side send new spies.

Ignoring the System's overly blunt complaining, Shen Yao continued hiding in the dark observing these little fairies; don't look at how each one appears quite pocket-sized and mini, their own abilities are not small at all — just the poison gas released, let alone humans, even ordinary demons couldn't withstand it.

"Host, they're leaving, leaving!" Those little fairies actually even dug an escape secret passage in advance.

The System was dumbfounded; so they even know how to use human schemes. Seeing this, Shen Yao merely raised her hand slightly, and in an instant moved over there.

Those little fairies remained ignorant and unaware, continuing to carry people through the pitch-black dark secret passage.

Soon, the System reminded again; their position was slowly drawing near to Seven Star City.

"There are enemy state spies there; these little fairies are clearly doing a paid job."

They definitely have to deliver the goods to receive the final payment; fairies aren't stupid either.

"Host, what do you think those spies want to do? Going to such lengths to abduct people to Seven Star City," you must know these two generals' original plan was also to go to Seven Star City to rest first, then rush to the front line to rendezvous with Lin Xingzhi and the others.

Why not wait until the people arrived at Seven Star City to act? So much extra trouble.

"Seven Star City is strictly guarded; plus the events in the city during this period, you tell me why they would go to such great lengths?" Is it because they're bored? It's just that after weighing things they found their chances of success acting in Seven Star City weren't high.

No longer paying attention to the brainless System, Shen Yao stared at the little fairies ahead, watching them turn left and right in the secret passage walking in a mess, until finally when they emerged they had arrived at the back of a small hillside outside Seven Star City.

There were already people waiting for them; only to see both sides exchange a few contact signals, then this group of little fairies once again lifted the people they had gathered from the relay station and entered the city through the side gate.

Side gate?

"Look, there's never a shortage of traitors at any time," I've used every means during this period, Seven Star City has been swept through again and again, yet even the main gates of Seven Star City aren't safe — truly disheartening.

"These enemy state spies are omnipresent," mutually infiltrating for decades, you in me, me in you.

The night streets were empty and desolate with nothing at all; after Shen Yao concealed her figure, she was even less afraid of being discovered.

"Next time still have to come out at night; look, these fairies are clearly more willing to show their faces," in daytime each one wishes they could hide from me; caught, they cry for father and mother; at night they're spirited and vigorous, open mouth to eat people, shut mouth to scold demons, tsk tsk tsk, tiny little fairies, yet have two faces.

System: ……

The System was scared into a cold shiver; although as an artificial intelligence it shouldn't be like this, it really couldn't withstand its own Host being a bit terrifying.

Especially that kind of speaking words with profound implication while carrying a smile, hiss~

This group of little fairies finally entered a high-gated mansion.

"This" isn't an official's mansion?

The System had previously watched many backyard women's household struggle dramas here; beautiful as can be yet hearts like snakes and scorpions, just like beautiful woman snakes that eat people without blinking.

"Should be going to the backyard; sometimes, the honey trap has the best cost performance," because power requires real tangible payment, but a beauty only needs a pretty skin bag.

Sure enough, in the backyard Shen Yao saw those little fairies' transaction counterpart.

A beauty of quite exotic charm, beside her stood several assassins in night attire; between both sides swords were drawn and bows bent.

"Hmph! You humans don't keep your word," actually even deceived fairies.

The beauty lightly parted her sandalwood mouth, stating they were conducting proper business, don't falsely accuse without cause; "Hurry up and take the things and leave quickly; stay any longer, and that group of cat demons will come knocking."

Sure enough, cat demons that naturally restrain rodents merely appearing can play a deterrent effect.

This group of little fairies unsurprisingly became somewhat afraid; their neat formation grew increasingly chaotic.

The beauty thus became even more arrogant, simultaneously having the assassins beside her step forward a few paces, just waiting for these little fairies to leave, then resolve the two generals who rushed from the capital right on the spot.

"The National Preceptor ordered: not see them alive, not see their corpses dead; our purpose is to make Li Guo panic, not dare to send people to Seven Star City to die anymore."

As long as Seven Star City remains a leaderless mob, no matter how many garrison troops, they can't do anything to them.

The beauty's voice fell, only to hear another unfamiliar female voice appear behind her, "Originally so; I still thought you wanted to take the opportunity to counterattack Li Guo, capture Seven Star City and the surrounding domain; unexpectedly your thinking is" this simple, can even be called cowardly.

"Who are you? Why appear in the Chief Clerk's backyard?" The beauty spoke while rapidly retreating backward, while the several black-clad assassins beside her directly activated their techniques and killed forward.

Freeze!

Shen Yao merely waved her hand, effortlessly freezing several assassins in mid-air.

Beauty:?!!!!

The beauty stared with her pair of beautiful pupils; her heart rapidly flashed through various schemes; facing such overpowering and irresistible ability, it seems there wasn't much to do.

"Not knowing Immortal Venerable graced us with your presence, failed to welcome from afar," the beauty slightly drooped her eyes, scared into a full body cold sweat.

Shen Yao still preferred that unruly and untamable appearance of hers just now; now she's a bit too tactful.

Footsteps landing, slowly walking to the beauty's front, "Your Yan State is but a tiny speck of land; truly want to fight to the death with this colossal giant Li Guo?"

Hearing this, the beauty subconsciously glared in anger; by the time she realized it was wrong, she couldn't take it back.

Shen Yao pursed her lips and laughed lightly, raised her hand and lightly patted the beauty's shoulder.

Can't move anymore!

The Beauty panicked inside; she couldn't even lift a finger. Stepping past the Beauty and continuing a few steps forward, Shen Yao arrived before that group of Little Fairies, and before she could speak she was met with their kowtowing pleas for mercy.

After all, fairies have no integrity — whoever is strong, they listen to; it's just that simple and unadorned.

The Little Fairies' plea was simple: first, although they had made a transaction they hadn't yet received payment; second, they fairies counted as neither Yan State nor Li Guo, so they begged Shen Yao to spare their lives, and they were willing to pay a price for it.

"Get up. Who sent for you? When did you plan this matter? Tell me clearly from start to finish, and I won't hold it against you."

Shen Yao waved her hand lightly, casually pointing at a fairy who had knelt the fastest — one look and you could tell it was a clever fairy, one who knew what to say.

The Beauty, fixed in place, could only watch as the fairies who should have been fair trading partners frantically shifted the blame; regardless of whether it was Yan State's fault, in the end it all became Yan State's fault.

Beauty: …… Utterly shameless, bullying too far!

Seeing the timing was about right, Shen Yao secretly released part of the Beauty's bindings, letting her speak freely.

The scene turned from one side's words into a two-sided confrontation, mixed with a large amount of mutual attacks.

In the very end, Shen Yao raised a hand and pointed; her ears instantly fell much quieter.

Phew—

"You did it on purpose!" Deliberately guiding both sides to attack and leak information, because whether human or fairy, when emotions run high they can't restrain themselves and easily blurt out things that shouldn't be said.

"So what if I did? So what if I didn't?" A prisoner at the foot of the steps still dares to be this arrogant; she, Shen Yao, is not someone who cherishes fragrance and jade.

Compared to the angry Enemy State Spies, the Little Fairies very much looked the part of prisoners — their sycophantic appearance was unbearable to watch.

Shen Yao fulfilled her promise and let this group of Little Fairies leave, but temporarily forbade them from leaving Qixing Cheng, and even made them move next door to the Cat Demons.

Little Fairies: ……

This group of Little Fairies ran off with wailing faces to serve as hostages, praying in their hearts that the Cat Demons would eat their fill every day and never treat them as food.

On the other side, Shen Yao didn't want to say more either; she waved her hand and selectively erased the parts of their memories involving her, then gathered all the high-ranking officials remaining in Qixing Cheng by airdrop, then woke the two Generals and attendants that the Little Fairies had brought, and once again hid herself in invisibility.

System: ……

【Hush, don't speak. Watch them. Tell me if there's any result.】

Confirming the two Generals and attendants woke first, Shen Yao returned to the residence to rest a step ahead.

By the time she woke from a full sleep, refreshed and clear-headed, she heard the System say that this time most of the remaining officials in Qixing Cheng would probably be dismissed.

【Those two Generals are furious. People were unknowingly sent to Qixing Cheng and left without any guard in the Seven Star City Rear Courtyard.】 The System knew how severe a General's rage could be; on the spot several heads were chopped off.

【How many days will Qixing Cheng be under martial law?】 Shen Yao stood up and came to sit before the dressing table, facing the mirror-bright Copper Mirror and seriously dressing herself up.

【Three to five days, Host. The two Generals are not incompetent; they clearly have the confidence to purge Qixing Cheng's problems.】 Then our group can also leave as soon as possible.

【Right, get it done quickly.】 Shen Yao inserted the pretty Gold Hairpin in her hand into her hair, while also tidying the tassels hanging down.

She stood, called out to the Servants waiting outside the door, and Shen Yao once again resumed the dignified and noble bearing of the Jing Wang Fei, having no connection whatsoever with the Qixing Cheng officials.

Dining, strolling the streets, sightseeing, resting.

Shen Yao's life was leisurely, carefree, and richly regular, until Lin Xingzhi appeared outside the residence — only then did the family of five truly breathe a sigh of relief.

Lin Xingzhi reported that the front line had been taken over by General Cheng; he had held the post for several months and finally achieved success and retired.

"Changsheng Daozhang still has some matters to handle and will return a few days later."

The enemy state also has a National Preceptor (wandering Daoist); Changsheng Daozhang staying at the front line was not only deterrence but also a warning — with both sides mutually restrained, neither would lightly use spell techniques.

Shen Yao took the opportunity to think back and discovered that among the attendants who came with the two Generals there seemed to be traces of a Daoist.

It appears Changsheng Daozhang knew well that staying long in Qixing Cheng was not a long-term plan and had called for reinforcements in advance.

Just whether these reinforcements have even half of Changsheng Daozhang's ability to handle Qixing Cheng's troubles… Shen Yao holds no hope for that.

Because that night the two Generals were saved by her own hand; the attendants were background props the whole way. Changsheng Daozhang, your mission is arduous.

Indeed.

Changsheng Daozhang felt his life was bitter; never mind the rest — how was the Dao Guan arranged? They dispatched a few greenhorns who understand nothing; is this deliberately making trouble for him?

Jingcheng Dao Guan: ……

Wronged!

They arranged the most talented disciples of the new generation, whose daily performance was quite outstanding; it's just that Changsheng Daozhang's own talent is too monstrous, so he subconsciously compares against himself — who could measure up?

"Uncle Master"

Several Dao Guan disciples hung their heads dejectedly, clearly aware that their earlier matter was humiliating; if not for a High Person's help, they'd probably have gone to meet the Patriarch.

"Dao methods, dao methods — look at yourselves! How can you stay in Qixing Cheng!"

Changsheng Daozhang blew his beard and glared, thinking that if so he would have to stay temporarily, until the Dao Guan sends Daoists who can shoulder the burden.

"Go back and cultivate. Without permission you may not rest."

Driving away these disciples who could anger one to death, Changsheng Daozhang raised a hand to stroke his beard, but in the end still sent a letter to the Jingcheng's Dao Guan.

Daoist Master acts as he pleases; lodging complaints is no exception. He criticized the several disciples as utterly worthless and strongly demanded the Dao Guan send new Daoists.

However these disciples need not return immediately; they can stay by his side and temper themselves slowly, and when their dao methods advance, be dispatched to handle affairs and gain experience.

And so, the disciples who had rushed the whole way without much rest began their miserable daily life.

Lin Chengjing looked at her own Master, then at the several Senior Brothers being reprimanded; her little head truly couldn't understand why.

"Jing'er need not fear. They merely lack skill in their art, hmph!" Face-losing things; those people at the Dao Guan are still far too lenient.

In Changsheng Daozhang's view, one should strictly demand this disciple cultivate earnestly; otherwise, when she goes out to train in the future and encounters ferocious and evil fairies, what will she do? Not all fairies fear the Dao Guan's reputation; some fairies even specially seek out Dao Guan disciples for trouble.

Hearing this, Lin Chengjing blinked her eyes, expressing that she would certainly cultivate dao methods earnestly in the future and not let her Master get angry.

Changsheng Daozhang nodded in satisfaction, saying that with his own good disciple's comprehension and talent, where would she make him angry? He couldn't be happier.

Master and disciple meeting once is not easy; don't look at Lin Chengjing's young age, but this child is born knowing how to be endearing, more talented than Lin Chengyan and Lin Chengjue.

Laughing heartily, she accompanied Changsheng Daozhang for several days; when Lin Chengjing was sent back carrying large and small bundles, Shen Yao knew Changsheng Daozhang had spent quite a sum again — looks like raising a disciple is no easy matter; the purse at the waist must not be the least bit slack.