Chapter 333: A bet, the stake is half of Lu Yuan's family fortune?

Seeing everyone's confusion, Gu Qingwan whispered reassuringly: "Not only will they turn into monsters that eat human flesh and blood."

They will also lose control; the gu insects need to be controlled, they must obey their master—but what if these gu insects refuse to listen to their masters?

Su Liyan heard it and at once slapped the table, her face lighting up with realization.

Everyone???

No need to slap the table—they can understand.

That's reasonable—if these bugs keep getting benefits long-term, why would they still need controlling? Besides, as things stand, these people keep wandering about, attacking other soldiers.

If this goes on long-term, they will surely lose control—then… wouldn't the battlefield be…?

Gu Qingwan???

Su Liyan, your brain is so stupid—how did you even become Sect Leader?

Gu Qingwan rubbed her forehead, yet she still put on a serious expression as she explained.

Nonsense—Su Liyan is her relative.

If she doesn't treat her well, who does she treat well—Lu Yuan?

Forget Lu Yuan—sisterly affection is better.

Lu Yuan? What wind made you choose to abandon me?

I see! It's the wind of love?!

Actually, that's not the case—think about it, raising gu insects is a hassle.

They wouldn't pick the battlefield over the gu insects.

"Makes sense." Su Liyan nodded: "Then no wonder Xiao Yinghua attacks so swiftly—ending the battlefield quickly brings benefits to the gu tribe and to them as well."

In the rear, Li Shi suddenly spoke: "If that's the case, why not attack the city directly?"

Attack the city?

They won't.

Gu Qingwan put down the picture she was holding, stood up, walked to the long table, and sat on the opposite side.

She is tall and slender, especially in a cheongsam, which accentuates her perfect figure.

That figure ratio is maddening.

It's completely a perfect state.

Even Su Liyan feels a little envious.

If they attack the city, let's not mention losses for now.

First, consider the cultivators in the city—if they really attack the city, would these people still be able to protect themselves?

If the state is gone, how could they not go to war? By then, not only would their gu insects suffer losses.

Even the people themselves couldn't protect themselves.

Everyone hearing this nodded in agreement.

Yeah, if they really attacked the city, they'd have already broken in.

How could they just let that wobbly city hold out this long?

But for now, our soldiers can't easily go out to fight.

If this goes on, I'm afraid the Great Qin Dynasty will fall apart from within.

Li Shi spoke, his voice full of regret.

The generals behind him also spoke up, expressing agreement.

They had long heard of the state of the Great Qin Dynasty.

This clearly is a rhythm of constant collapse.

Collapse is definitely collapse.

After all, Li Shi himself is quite collapsed.

Since hearing that the gu insects had appeared, he's always felt things were amiss.

It's not that he's worried he'll come to harm.

But rather, on the battlefield.

On the battlefield, things change in an instant; with the gu tribe present, it's certainly not a good thing.

Moreover, it seems the gu tribe's appearance is also one of Xiao Yinghua's tactics.

What's there to worry about? Lu Yuan has already entered the battlefield—he'll surely help settle some things.

At least he can check Xiao Yinghua's retreat, or force a withdrawal.

Everyone???

No, Lu Yuan is just an ordinary person, right?

How?

No matter how Xiao Yinghua puts it, she has the gu tribe and powerful weapons at her side.

Moreover… Lu Yuan is just an ordinary person, right? He doesn't even have a bit of Bai Yi's ability.

Trying to overturn Xiao Yinghua's attack would be overestimating him, wouldn't it?

It's not us saying it—no matter how Xiao Yinghua puts it, she's still a state; relying on just one person to withdraw troops would be…

Gao Ci furrowed his brow, looking at Su Liyan not far away.

Su Liyan slightly frowned, "Good grief, what do you mean? Are you looking down on my husband?"

Good grief, the person Su Liyan has taken a liking to—how could he be a novice?

She might not even be able to beat him.

Indeed, by common sense, Lu Yuan really isn't suited to go alone.

Su Liyan???

No, Gu Sis, how are you undermining him?

Good fellow, she feels her face burning with pain.

Su Liyan wanted to speak.

But Gu Qingwan forcibly interrupted, saying: "However... since it's someone chosen by me and Sect Leader Su, they certainly aren't ordinary."

'Believe that you all will be able to see results in ten days.'

'Ten days?'

The crowd again exchanged glances.

It's not that they don't believe, but ten days is not a small number.

The battlefield changes in an instant; who knows, in ten days other forces might reach the battlefield.

By then, let alone them.

Even the Great Qin Dynasty would likely need to mobilize the whole nation to resist.

'It's not that we don't trust the Sect Leader and the Imperial Uncle, but this is no small matter; entrusting everything to Lu Yuan really makes us uneasy.'

Others seemed to have made up their minds, finally speaking what was in their hearts.

Yes, they don't trust Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan is just an ordinary person.

How could he possibly bear such a heavy responsibility?

'Oh? Then we'll hand over full authority of the plan to you? Let you arrange it, how about that?'

Su Liyan raised her eyebrows, the laziness and contempt in her voice now emanating from within her.

Especially her aura, already full of a superior's presence, makes it impossible for people to look away.

Nor do they dare to meet her gaze directly.

'We don't mean that.'

'Isn't that so? Li Shi, you tell us—if Lu Yuan doesn't go, do you have any other plans?'

Li Shi???

What the heck, when you talk, don't drag him into it.

He's just someone who came over to repeat the question.

How to say it. It feels like being shot all over no matter how you say it.

'We...'

At the critical moment, a general beside Li Shi suddenly spoke up.

'In that case, we want to be better than Lu Yuan.'

'Compared to Lu Yuan, please believe in us!'

'Even without a plan, we can do better than Lu Yuan!'

'Oh?' Su Liyan propped her chin, gazing curiously at everyone before her, finally settling on the speaking general.

She didn't speak, just let out a sigh, waiting for that person to continue.

Seeing Su Liyan not refute, he assumed she agreed with him and hurriedly began to talk to himself.

'If the Sect Leader doesn't believe us, we can make a bet with you.'

'If we succeed, don't take Lu Yuan as the main; listen more to our words.'

'Moreover, Lu Yuan's position should be transferred to us, including the resources in his hands.'

'Of course, the specifics depend on what the Imperial Uncle gives us.'

'Resources?' Su Liyan, upon hearing this, immediately let out a pleasant laugh.

The laughter held no emotion, calm, like an omen before a storm.

'I see, you've had your eyes on Lu Yuan's resources all along, right?'

'It's just today's matter, to give you a heads-up.'

'That's ridiculous; why should I listen to you?'

Su Liyan lightly tapped the table, her words still calm, but the meaning behind them was not……(end of chapter).