Chapter 1723 - 546: Qinghua City Headquarters_2
Chapter 1723: Chapter 546: Qinghua City Headquarters_2
"Uncle He, you have many children at home, and Xing’er knows what happened back then perfectly well. If we were blaming you, we wouldn’t have sent such a large batch of supplies..."
Su Xing’er smiled faintly. Su He had reasons for refusing to adopt the four of them. She hadn’t been bothered by it and, looking back now, she should feel grateful. If Su He hadn’t refused, how could she have later met her master?
After pondering for a moment, she looked up and continued: "My three brothers and I indeed became disciples of a notable figure. This return was arranged by our master for us to accomplish certain tasks..."
As Su Xing’er disclosed her purpose, the excitement faded from Su He’s face, replaced by shock, and finally, horror. By the time Su Xing’er finished speaking, he was completely stunned.
Su Xing’er was patient, giving him ample time to react. Once Su He’s expression gradually settled, she slowly spoke again: "Grandfather Su Lie secretly joined the Frost Ash Association long ago. Branch leaders have been secretly organizing the rebel army among the laborer teams. But the problem is, Cai Qiu’s southern advance army is far too large, with a force of two hundred thousand while the rebels barely number forty thousand. I’m worried they won’t suffice, so I’ve ordered Wu Heng to employ some tactics to push Cai Qiu to continue conscripting able-bodied youths..."
She paused before continuing: "Green Jade Valley is the last stop before Cai Qiu’s army enters the Bone-Eroding Path. The army will arrive tonight. Our plan is, on the morning of the third day, as they enter Bone-Eroding Path, the rebel army will secretly mobilize from behind and blockade the entrance."
"Xing’er, this... this... Cai Qiu’s army of two hundred thousand soldiers, all of them at the Cold Resistance Level. Even if you amass a million-person rebel army from the laborers, what good will it do?"
Su He couldn’t suppress the horror in his heart and interrupted Su Xing’er.
To everyone in Evergreen Valley, Cai Qiu’s army was indistinguishable from Heavenly Soldiers and Generals. Take Qingtan Village, for example, with only thirteen Cold Resistance Level members, whereas even the most ordinary soldier in Cai Qiu’s army is at the Cold Resistance Level. How can this be comparable?
There are only 1.2 million people in Evergreen Valley. According to Su Xinger’s plan, if Cai Qiu continues to conscript laborers and the number reaches 400,000, even with half willing to rebel, that’s just 200,000 people.
Though it seems close to Cai Qiu’s numbers, the problem is how many possess Cold Resistance Level? It is estimated that more than ninety percent are merely at the Earth Digging Realm or Logging Realm. Judging by tonight’s conscription at Qingtan Village, even Earth Digging Realm might only account for one to two percent.
Several thousand at Cold Resistance Level, over ten thousand at Earth Digging Realm, and 180,000 at Logging Realm. What use are they against Cai Qiu’s army?
Su He was actually aware of the Frost Ash Association. His father Su Lie had told him two years ago when he joined. Initially, Su He was scared, but later discovered that Frost Ash not only didn’t demand anything from them but also regularly distributed cultivation resources, which eased his concerns somewhat.
Of course, Su He wasn’t foolish; Frost Ash was clearly a rebellious force, making such investments surely meant they’d require something from them eventually.
He’s been curious about when Frost Ash would finally call upon them.
Now, the time has come. Upon hearing such an astonishing revelation, while he felt uneasy at heart, he also felt a mysterious excitement, even quickly assisting Su Xing’er in contemplating and deducing the low probability of success.
"Uncle He, dealing with Cai Qiu’s army doesn’t rely solely on our rebel army!"
Su Xing’er, however, was evidently well-prepared.
She smiled after speaking, her eyes revealing a chill as she said: "Cai Qiu’s 200,000 soldiers advancing south are to confront our master. The rebel army is just a backup; the main force positioned on the opposite end of Bone-Eroding Path under Master’s command will be the key to confronting Cai Qiu’s army!"
Upon hearing this, Su He’s eyes slightly quivered, feeling both astonished and curious about the master Su Xing’er spoke of.
Commanding an army, he must be a lord. To directly confront something as powerful as Cai Qiu’s feudal town, could it be that Su Xinger’s master is also a Lord of the Feudal Town?
Su Xing’er actually managed to become a disciple of a Landgrave?
Gulp...
The dense envy suddenly surged in Su He’s pupils, even fostering a touch of jealousy in his heart.
But he quickly suppressed the unwarranted emotion, tightly clenching his fist, and solemnly said: "If that’s the case, then I have nothing more to say. Xing’er, tell me, what do you need me to do?"
Although Su Lie joined the Frost Ash Association only a year ago, he wholeheartedly agreed with their ideals, influencing Su He to feel the same. He had little fondness for Cai Qiu, particularly amidst the conscription turmoil causing unrest in the village, leaving him with resentment.
His father Su Lie was part of Frost Ash, and with such matters having widespread impact, Su Xinger’s formidable identity was clear, personally bringing this many people to his doorstep; he had no room to refuse.
Most importantly, Su Xinger’s current identity is different from before, specifically seeking him out at Qingtan Village, demonstrating he’s still of use. This possibly concerns the future of Qingtan Village.
If indeed Su Xinger has become a disciple of a Landgrave, then regardless of the battle outcome, she surely won’t come to harm, and protecting Qingtan Village would be effortlessly easy.
If the battle is victorious, Qingtan Village might find a prosperous path with su Xing’er and her brothers leading the way!