After the fairy disappeared

Chapter 1372 New Action Location
Fan Shuang was puzzled: "What is Coco?"

"Oh, that's what you call Xiangle beans." He Lingchuan corrected, "Cocoa is what people call it outside."

The Yao people call cocoa "fragrant beans" because the food made from it has a strong and unique aroma, which makes people feel satisfied and happy when drinking it. From He Lingchuan's observation, the local production, processing and preparation of cocoa are quite mature, and even used in pastries.

When merchant ships entering and leaving the Golden Plains docked at the Yangshan Islands, He Lingchuan had also seen this kind of "Xiangle Bean" product. It was expensive, but it was said that the supply could not meet the demand. It was deeply loved by the upper-class nobles in Mou and Ya countries.

Since he had come to Zhuowei, He Lingchuan would definitely not miss this good thing. The high unit price, small size, and high consumption made it the most popular product for ocean-going merchants.

“Is this also produced outside?”

He Lingchuan smiled and said, "It's very far away."

He felt a little emotional in his heart. The prosperity and happiness of Yao Kingdom was already a bit like Lingxu City.

At night, Dong Rui sneaked to find him.

Wang Fubao and other guards went to wait outside the door. They seemed to be enjoying the cool air in groups of three or four, but they were actually guarding the door to prevent strangers from approaching.

Dong Rui closed the doors and windows, and He Lingchuan used the soul-catching mirror to scan the house and make sure the surroundings were safe before setting up a soundproof barrier.

"You have a plan, right?" Dong Rui asked him, "Are we really going to implement it in Zhuowei?"

"Yes." He Lingchuan dipped his finger in the tea and drew a simple map on the table. "I originally planned several locations for the action. Mangzhou is the second-best choice, but now that we have come here, there is no better choice."

"Taoshui is the first choice?"

"Yes, but something happened to the Feng family in Taoshui, which disrupted our plan." He Lingchuan always made several plans when planning big things, so as to avoid complications and confusion. "Mangzhou is also possible, but the risk is greater."

"From the sand table, Zhuowei is about 40 miles away from Mangzhou. The actual distance is 70 miles, which is a good distance for snail toads." He continued, "This area also welcomes the rainy season, so the soil is moist, which helps us come and go without a trace."

"But if we go further east, the plains end and we enter the mountains. It's no longer a terrain with a network of rivers. If it doesn't rain there, the snail toad won't be able to escape more than five or six miles." He Lingchuan said seriously, "Besides Mangzhou, there is actually one last place to start. However, we must leave room for error and try to avoid the 'last choice'."

The final choice is that there is no choice but to go ahead.

If they miss Mangzhou, they may only have one last chance, so they will inevitably become impatient and worried about gains and losses.

You can't be impatient when dealing with an opponent like Xue Zongwu.

"On the night of the action, we will stay in Zhuowei, under the eyes of Fan Shuang and the royal guards." He drew a circle on the table, "Xue Zongwu's death has nothing to do with us. They are all our alibis."

"Xue Zongwu married his mentor's daughter. The Taoist sect Qingnei Mountain where he learned his art is very famous in the central part of the Shining Gold Plain. His master and father-in-law Qi Yunsheng was born in a traditional wealthy family in Yao Country and was once the chief elder of Qingnei Mountain. He was very successful when he was young, but I heard that he was also ruthless. Several unsolved cases in Yao Country were related to him, including disputes between clans. It seems that Xue Zongwu is like a younger version of Qi Yunsheng. But this elder Qi retired a few years ago and moved back to Mangzhou to live."

"Wow, his father-in-law's resume is also very impressive."

Ever since He Lingchuan decided on the Black Armor Army plan, he had been thinking about Xue Zongwu, the big target, and spent a lot of effort to get all the information about him. Oh, it would be great if there was an informant who knew everything.

Lingshan finally recommended a candidate to him, Tu Yuanhong, but he was killed by Xue Zongwu.

"So Xue Zongwu has to come to Mangzhou to visit his father-in-law?"

"Yes. Although Qi Yunsheng is well-fed, he still has a wide network of contacts in the court of Yao State and Qingnei Mountain. It is said that the wealth he has accumulated is also quite astonishing. He and Xue Zongwu are a powerful combination as the father-in-law and son-in-law. Without the financial resources, reputation, connections and guidance of his father-in-law, Xue Zongwu would not be able to act so recklessly. Therefore, when Xue Zongwu passes by Mangzhou, it is reasonable for him to go there."

"Recently, many dignitaries have passed through Mangzhou, and they will all go to visit Qi Yunsheng, so the whole Mangzhou will definitely be bustling by then."

He Lingchuan zoomed in on Mangzhou on the sand table: "Qi Yunsheng's villa is located on Xiaotao Mountain in Mangzhou. It should have been crowded with people at that time, and there were also many dignitaries. When Xue Zongwu went to visit his father-in-law, he couldn't bring all 200 elite soldiers into the mansion, otherwise it would not be a visit from the younger generation, but a show of force."

"So, he had the fewest guards around him at that time?"

"That's right. But his father-in-law is no pushover either. Even though the chief elder of Qingnei Mountain is over sixty years old, his cultivation is still profound."

"Xue Zongwu is a tough nut to crack, and with the addition of the chief elder of Qingnei Mountain, Mangzhou is his territory." Dong Rui raised his fingers and gestured, "Why not just forget it and change the target."

He Lingchuan smiled and said, "When we caused chaos in the Heavenly Palace, do you know why Fang Canran and Lingshan had to get involved?"

“Because it works so well?”

"Because the burning of Zhaixing Tower by Zhuoju and the destruction of Lingxu City by Lingshan were both brilliant achievements, and both had shocking effects!" He Lingchuan said softly, "Fang Canran told me that since then, the number of forces moving closer to Lingshan has skyrocketed. In just two years, it has exceeded the past fifty years! Even the several small countries under Beijia's control have wavered and are trying to make inroads."

You are famous and have raised the banner of anti-Bejia, so there will naturally be like-minded people joining you.

"The same applies to killing Xue Zongwu. I can't do without the effect of shocking the Yao Kingdom and announcing Shanjin!" If the great evil of the Yao Kingdom is not slain and the real tough bones are not tackled, Emperor Jiuyou cannot truly represent "justice" and the image of the Black Armor Army cannot truly be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

Killing Xue Zongwu as a sacrifice to the gods is an important part of He Lingchuan's plan to win the gold.

In response, Dong Rui only asked: "Where to start?"

"Do you remember Huang Shen? Fan Shuang said that his father was originally the governor of Tianshui City, and was imprisoned and beheaded four or five months ago." He Lingchuan smiled, "In fact, according to the explanation of Manager Qian Yu, Governor Huang was the middleman for several secret transactions of Xue Zongwu. The amount involved... is huge!"

Qian Yu was in charge of the core accounts for Xue Zongwu, and Huang Liushou's name appeared several times, and he even withdrew a lot of money from Xue Zongwu. The two sides had close contacts, and Qian Yu remembered everything.

Dong Rui said in a strange voice: "General Xue is really a big businessman."

(End of this chapter)