Chapter 2479: Unclear Intent

For the princes of the Holy Land Dynasty, the more things they encounter, the more correct decisions they can make, aligning with the Holy King's will.

Xiao Muan thus realized that the Holy Land Dynasty was indeed under great pressure facing the Foreign Tribe this time.

Although they had also made thorough preparations, the Foreign Tribe clearly came prepared as well.

Even if Satellite Island were doubled in size, it could only station four to five million soldiers, still far short of the Foreign Tribe.

After returning to his residence, Xiao Muan immediately contacted Ye Liuyun and told him all of this.

"What do you mean by telling me this?"

Ye Liuyun was somewhat doubtful of his intention.

He had already sensed Xiao Muan's distinctiveness.

He neither babbled nor beat around the bush, yet could convey battlefield information to him.

Though he still did not know whether it was true.

But from the deployment, if the Foreign Tribe truly launched an attack of such magnitude, the Holy Land Dynasty was indeed in danger this time.

Xiao Muan did not reply; he simply asked, "Under what conditions would you be able to dispatch troops?"

"Sincere cooperation!"

Ye Liuyun said simply four words.

"That alone doesn't count! How about we make a deal: I give you two hidden treasure sites, and you send Hawks to intercept the Foreign Tribe's fleet, okay?"

Xiao Muan suggested.

"Again trying to set a Secret Realm trap for me?"

Upon hearing that, Ye Liuyun asked directly.

"I'm not like them!"

Xiao Muan gave a brief explanation and directly told Ye Liuyun the two hidden treasure locations.

He added, "These two hidden treasure sites are Xiao Muhong's private hoards; they may not be many, but enough for you to send Hawks to intercept some of the Foreign Tribe's warships' consumption."

"Whether I'm deceiving you, you'll know once you try."

"After you retrieve the treasures, I hope you keep your promise."

"Otherwise, the Foreign Tribe may strike the Holy Land's homeland this time."

"If they reach the homeland, Corpse Demons will surge dramatically."

"Then trying to drive them out later will be troublesome."

Ye Liuyun noted the two treasure sites and said nothing more to Xiao Muan, instead pondering his meaning.

Xiao Muan thereafter made no further moves and did not urge Ye Liuyun for a reply.

"Is this a princely succession dispute?"

"Probably not; Xiao Muan is clearly far more capable than Xiao Muhong, and dealing with Xiao Muhong shouldn't involve me."

"Luring me to act?"

"If it's just sending Hawks to intercept warships, there's no danger! Does he really want me to act?"

"But this doesn't seem like the Holy Land Dynasty's style!"

Ye Liuyun was also baffled by Xiao Muan's series of actions.

"This person is indeed a worthy opponent! Xiao Muhong appears steady, but his methods are far inferior!"

Ye Liuyun had to admit that Xiao Muan was indeed harder to handle than Xiao Muhong.

Mainly because he still couldn't guess Xiao Muan's true intention.

Though he currently lacks no resources, the lure of those two treasure sites and his curiosity about Xiao Muan's purpose made him want to check them out.

After analyzing, he decided to go see the situation first.

He even suspected that Xiao Muan might have secretly allied with Black Kill.

Black Kill has been quiet for so long, he also had to be cautious.

However, according to Black Kill's reply, they have not sent any experts out, and Xiao Qiwu is now at headquarters.

So he went to the treasure sites and looked around; although each site had some natural or artificial barriers and mechanisms, and some dangers, overall they were still conquerable.

Ye Liuyun carefully tried each one, and indeed finally obtained the treasures.

At the same time he did not lose a single Hawk, incurring no loss.

"Really, nothing at all!"

After obtaining the resources, Ye Liuyun couldn't help but feel a bit surprised...

"Now that the resources are in hand, we should consider whether to keep the agreement. If Xiao Muan truly wants to cooperate,"

"It would be hard to explain if I didn't go."

"Even if he has other motives, I must act, otherwise his next move will be hard to manage."

Thinking this, Ye Liuyun ordered all Hawks to prepare for battle, and he rode the Nine-Head Demon Dragon into Xingkong to ready to intercept the Foreign Tribe fleet.

In the stretch of Xingkong between the Holy Land and Satellite Island, many small Flying Boats patrolled.

Even if they saw Ye Liuyun's massive Nine-Head Demon Dragon, they dared not intervene.

Ye Liuyun, cloaked in an Invisibility Cloak, sat atop it, invisible to them.

Yet the news reached the Holy Land Dynasty, and they still guessed that Ye Liuyun had acted.

The Holy King summoned Xiao Muan to confirm with him.

When Ye Liuyun obtained the treasures, Xiao Muan was already monitoring Xiao Muhong; seeing Xiao Muhong hurriedly lead Martial Cultivators out of the Royal Palace, he had already guessed Ye Liuyun's move.

So when the Holy King asked Xiao Muan, he directly admitted it.

"He will send a Hawk squadron to intercept the Foreign Tribe's warships; I have already informed President Leader Liu Kui and dispatched people to monitor how many Hawks he has."

Xiao Muan replied.

"Hmm, well done! But you didn't let Liu Kui take the opportunity to capture his Hawk?"

Xiao Qitian saw that Xiao Muan's plan had entered the fight, and that Ye Liuyun could help take down some Foreign Tribe, and he was naturally satisfied.

But he still hadn't forgotten the Hawk Battleship issue.

"I think, the Flying Swallow that's even inferior to the Hawk we can't replicate, so this Hawk must be even more difficult."

"When that time comes, not only will we fail to replicate it, but he'll also see our intent, making it not worth the loss."

"Better to continue letting him relax his vigilance."

"As long as he continues to take part in the fight, we won't lack chances to acquire his gear."

"Hmm, you really thought it through!"

Xiao Qitian also let out a sigh of admiration.

"But how did you get him to go into battle?"

Xiao Qitian asked again.

"Fishing requires bait.

I made a deal with him, and told him the location of the elder brother's hidden treasure."

Xiao Muan also didn't hide it, saying calmly.

"Nonsense!"

Xiao Qitian, hearing that, grew displeased: "This will continue to stoke his greedy aura!"

"Father King, cease your anger.

I have spoken with Leader Liu Kui; this time the Foreign Tribe's massive army is too large.

If we don't give Ye Liuyun a little incentive, and he doesn't act, Leader Liu Kui also can't be confident of stopping the Foreign Tribe on Satellite Island.

By allocating a small amount of resources, we can both bait Ye Liuyun and help Leader Liu Kui reduce his pressure.

"From this view, we still make a profit!"

Xiao Qitian, hearing that, also found some logic and didn't feel like getting angry with him again.

He simply said, "I understand.

In the future, if this happens again, give me a heads‑up, and prepare some more resources; don't plot against your brothers!"

In theory, Xiao Muan's handling is far more effective than Xiao Muhong's.

But Xiao Muan's demeanor when speaking with him is always very calm.

To Xiao Qitian, this seems like a sign of insufficient respect toward him, but he can't articulate anything.

Thus, regarding this prince, he doesn't particularly like him.

He always feels his gaze is somewhat cold.

"Yes!"

Xiao Muan calmly replied with a single "Yes" and then retreated from the Royal Palace.