Chapter 52 Life is like a play, it all depends on acting skills
"what?"

Jiang Wang was shocked when he heard this.

Before he left Zhen'e, he had indeed heard from his teacher Huo Zheng that the king had issued a decree, ordering them to go to the ancestral temple and ask for the three magic swords, Dragon Fang, Tiger Wing and Dog God, to ambush Cheng Tang on the way.

but……

He didn't know what happened next!

When he heard Han Yi say that Huo Zheng and his two other men were killed and injured, he suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart!

The teacher won't...

Jiang Wang shook his head, suppressed the uneasiness in his heart, looked at Han Yi with burning eyes, and asked: "How did the second young master know all this? What is the connection between this and the Chan Sect, the Jiuli, and the flying zombies?"

Han Yi explained, "I'm sure you've heard that the teachers of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors all came from the three sects of Xuanmen! Since the current Human King has violated the rule that 'the Human King cannot practice cultivation'! Those saints naturally intend to support Cheng Tang, overthrow the rule of the Xia Dynasty, and let him... become the new Human King!"

"However, with the national strength of the Shang Dynasty, it is naturally no match for the Xia Dynasty!"

"Therefore, those saintly disciples began to secretly support other princes, so that when Cheng Tang raised his army, they could get the response of other princes!"

"And Xuan State and Jiuli Tribe are all the plans of those powerful people!"

"If you don't believe me, you can go to Shang State to investigate. I believe it won't be difficult to find out that the elders of the Jiuli tribe have already presented the weapon refining technique to Cheng Tang!"

"As for the title of Marquis Xuanbo, it was just a deal between the Jiuli tribe, Cheng Tang, and the Chan sect!"

This matter naturally has nothing to do with the Chan Sect and Daoxing Tianzun. Instead, it is Han Yi who pinned the blame on Daoxing Tianzun for what he had done.

Anyway...

It is impossible for Jiang Wang to go to Jinting Mountain and find Daoxing Tianzun to verify it!
What he said was a mixture of truth and falsehood.

It is true that the Jiuli tribe contributed their military skills to help King Tang.

It is also true that the saint's disciples took action against Huo Zheng and others, preparing to make Cheng Tang the new human king.

He just... reversed the order, blurred cause and effect, and removed himself!
Han Yi didn't finish his words, but Jiang Wang had already formed a huge conspiracy in his mind.

The saints planned to support Cheng Tang to become the new king of men. In order to make things go smoothly, the saints' disciples entered the territory of Jiuzhou one after another, intending to use various means to make the princes get closer to Cheng Tang.

The Jiuli tribe was the first to surrender!
Afterwards, the disciples of the major sects began to take action against the Xuan State, which had a marriage relationship with the Jiuli tribe, and prepared to support Han Ren to become the Marquis of Xuanbo!
To this end, they used some means to first assassinate Han Bing and Han Ding, and then refined them into flying zombies to help Han Ren eliminate other competitors.

Right!
Everything is right!
However, there is still a hint of doubt in Jiang Wang’s heart!
He looked at Han Yi and asked, "Since Second Young Master knew about this, why didn't he stop it?"

"Prevent?"

Han Yi smiled bitterly and said, "With my limited cultivation, what can I do to stop it? If I play dumb, at least... I can save my life and that of my father, the Marquis."

Looking at Han Yi's helpless look, Jiang Wang felt that a huge net covering the sky and the sun had already enveloped Jiuzhou and the current Human King!

He sighed: "It's really like a storm is coming, and I can't help myself!"

Seeing this, Han Yi showed a sincere and somewhat helpless expression and said, "I have an unwelcome request, and I hope Brother Jiang will agree to it!"

"Speaking!"

Jiang Wang heard this and nodded.

Now, there was some pity in his eyes as he looked at Han Yi.

Although he knew the truth, he could only play dumb and watched his brother die in front of him, unable to control himself and continue to live.

"I know that Fellow Daoist Jiang is here to investigate the flying zombie!" Han Yi sighed, "But... Fellow Daoist, if you reveal the truth, you will surely be retaliated by the Chan Sect and the Jiuli Tribe! Fellow Daoist may not be afraid! But my father has no means to resist these practitioners!"

"Therefore, I would like to ask you, fellow Taoist, not to expose this matter in front of my father!"

"However, if you want to tell the Human King the truth of this matter, please make it clear in front of the Human King that our Xuan Kingdom does not have the strength to face the revenge of the Chan Sect and Jiuli. If the Human King can win the final victory in this game, Han Yi will naturally take action to eliminate the Xuanbo Marquis Mansion!"

"As for now..."

"Please pretend that you know nothing, so as not to drag my Xuanbo Marquis Mansion into an irretrievable situation!"

Life is like a play, it all depends on acting. Han Yi's heartfelt performance and his appearance of enduring humiliation and bearing heavy burdens immediately made Jiang Wang feel troubled and he couldn't help frowning.

With his strength, it is actually a very easy matter to restore order, capture Han Ren and Madam Jinhua, and return to Zhen'e to report to the King of Man!

but……

Just as Han Yi said, the masterminds behind this are actually the Chan Sect and the Jiuli Tribe, so it doesn't seem to make much sense to capture Han Ren.

On the contrary, it will bring huge trouble to the current Marquis Xuanbo!
Not worth the candle!

Moreover, if what Han Yi said was true, and Lugui violated the agreement between the Three Emperors and the Saints, he could not guarantee that he could continue to stay on the throne of the Human King!

just in case……

If Lugui loses the throne of the King of Men, doesn't that block his own escape route?

"Okay, I promise you!" Jiang Wang weighed the pros and cons again and again and decided to agree to Han Yi's request.

after all……

Xuan State is just a minor disease!

What really determines the situation in Jiuzhou and the fate of Xuan State is the game between the current human king, Cheng Tang, Shang State, Jiuli, and the sage's Taoist tradition.

Moreover, he also wanted to go back and ask his teacher and prime minister what decision to make!
Is it in accordance with the will of heaven?
Or will you join forces with the current Human King to fight against the trend of Heaven?

he does not know!

……

Jiang Wang is gone!

He wanted to return to Zhen'e to report to Lugui the news that Han Yi had said.

And Han Yi was also very satisfied with his plan to divert the trouble!
A dead Taoist friend is not a poor Taoist!
As long as we find a more threatening existence than Xuan State to divert Lugui's attention, I believe that with the other party's arrogance, they will immediately send a large number of troops to attack Cheng Tang and Jiuli!

after all……

As long as Cheng Tang is destroyed, Xuan State will not be able to make any waves!
As for if Lugui sent troops to attack the Shang Kingdom, whether Cheng Tang and Jiuli would be able to respond...that is not something Han Yi should consider!

"I would rather betray the world than be betrayed by the world!" Han Yi sneered and said, "Fight! Anyway, for me... the more chaotic the situation is, the better!"

chaos!
Only then will there be a chance to fish in troubled waters!
In the previous life, Lugui did not take the initiative to attack Cheng Tang, but instead asked the Ge and Gu states, which were adjacent to the Shang State, to implement a siege and blockade against him!

Han Yi also didn't know, under his instigation, would Lugui... take the initiative to attack Cheng Tang?

but……

The possibility is great!
Because Lugui was an autocratic, extremely conceited and arrogant emperor!

Not long after, Madam Jinhua came to the door and asked, "What kind of drug did you give Jiang Wang that made him leave Xuan State and give up the investigation of the truth behind Han Bing and others' deaths?"

Han Yi smiled mysteriously and said, "Why bother with so much! Isn't it good enough if the problem is solved?"

How could he possibly tell Lady Jinhua that he had sold out Jiuli and Cheng Tang and asked them to divert Lugui's hatred so that he would temporarily ignore Xuan State?
You know, the Jiuli tribe is Madam Jinhua’s maternal tribe!
Let them know!
Why don't you fight yourself to death?
"Humph!"

When Madam Jinhua saw Han Yi's mysterious look, she snorted coldly and left. However, she always felt that something bad was about to happen.

……

the other side.

Jiang Wang used his magical powers along the way and returned to Zhen'e in not much time.

only……

As soon as he returned, he heard the sad news that Huo Zheng had died!
"teacher!"

He was heartbroken, and then he remembered what Han Yi said, that Huo Zheng and his two companions went to kill Cheng Tang, but one died and two were injured, suffering heavy losses.

However, he never thought that the fallen person would be his teacher - Huo Zheng!
After all, among the many practitioners worshipped by the Xia Dynasty, Huo Zheng's strength can be said to be among the best, far surpassing Shui Zheng and Tao Zheng who are not good at attacking.

Moreover, Huo Zheng's escape technique is unique. According to Jiang Wang's understanding of his teacher, even if he cannot defeat him, he should be able to protect himself.

Can……

The one who died was his teacher!

Jiang Wang suppressed his grief and came to the palace, where he repeated Han Yi's exact words to Lugui, who was sitting on the throne.

After hearing this, Lugui sneered, "The Xia Dynasty has run out of luck and will lose the world. The black bird has flown into the sky, and the holy ruler has been born in the Shang land! I want to see if Cheng Tang has the ability! And the Jiuli tribe, I asked them for the art of refining weapons, but they kept shirking the responsibility, and they turned around and gave it to Cheng Tang! A bunch of traitors! And those practitioners of the Chan and Jie sects who claim to be masters from otherworldly places, I will make them pay the price sooner or later!"

Then, he looked at Xia Geng with an angry face and ordered, "Xia Qing, I order you to lead an army of 300,000 to go to war immediately. The many practitioners enshrined in the ancestral temple will also be dispatched by you. Invite the Wei and Gu countries to send troops to cooperate. We swear to bring back the head of the traitor Cheng Tang to me!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Xia Geng immediately accepted the order, but after accepting it, he said with some embarrassment: "Then your majesty, what about the food and military pay?"

If the soldiers and horses are not moving, the grain and grass will go first.

After successive expeditions against the Shi clan and the Min clan, the Xia Dynasty's treasury was almost empty and there was little food and grass left. It was really not a good time to send troops.

but……

Since Lugui has given the order, Xia Geng will lead his troops to the battle even if it means going against his will!
Upon hearing this, Lugui immediately looked at Zhao Liang and said, "Mr. Zhao, the logistics of the army is now in your hands! I don't care whether you increase taxes or rob people, you must ensure the army's food and grass supply!"

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Liang quickly responded.

He knew that Lugui was very angry and would never give up until he achieved his goal!
Therefore, he didn't dare to refuse!

(End of this chapter)