Immortality Cultivation: I Can increase My Stats Using Clansmen's Qi-Blood

At this moment, Feng Wumian slightly squinted his eyes.

In those half-closed eyes of his,

it seemed as if a myriad of thoughts and a trace of cold expression were incessantly churning.

Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family.

This was merely a sharp dagger in his hand.

A sharp dagger aimed at the Luo Family.

Just a tool that could be discarded at will once used.

And now, such a tool,

had come to ask him such a question.

This caused Feng Wumian’s mood to suddenly become somewhat less than pleasant.

"Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family came to inquire."

"So, have you given an answer?"

Feng Wumian silently observed Zhong Yu, who stood before him with a bent waist, lowered head, and a face full of respectful expression.

His expression was calm as he asked in a low voice.

Inside the grand hall, Zhong Yu quickly shook his head: "Your Majesty has not yet spoken, so this subject doesn’t dare to respond rashly..."

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on that unchanging calm face of Feng Wumian’s,

gradually there appeared a hint of a quite satisfied smile.

"Then how do you think..."

"I should answer to be better?"

"How should I answer to make the Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family serve me more diligently?"

Regarding this question,

Zhong Yu couldn’t help but be stunned.

At this moment, he still bent his waist, bowing his own head.

But his brows, at this moment, had already deeply furrowed.

Everyone says that serving a monarch is like being close to a tiger.

Others may not have a profound understanding of this saying,

merely knowing the meaning behind the words.

But Zhong Yu, at this very moment, could experience very clearly the true meaning of the saying.

...

Inside the grand hall,

as the conversation between Feng Wumian and Zhong Yu gradually ensued,

the matters concerning the move against the Luo Family

were, bit by bit, deliberated and refined.

And as the two finished their thorough discussion,

Zhong Yu gradually left the grand hall, which had an incredibly oppressive atmosphere, made one feel somewhat uncomfortable, and even breathing seemed somewhat labored.

"Xunyang Prefecture, Ke Family?"

"Mutual trade?"

Inside the grand hall,

the New Emperor, Feng Wumian, sitting atop the primary seat,

could not help but let out a laugh at this time.

Given the current situation,

where did the Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family seem to have any choice?

With White Lotus Prefecture’s White Brahma Temple constantly threatening the Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family’s living space,

and on the other side, the Luo Family, which now governed the territory of four prefectures,

also threatening the Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family’s living space.

So, the current situation is less about partnership or cooperation, and more about charity and manipulation.

He was able to make such a proposal to the Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family at this time,

which was already a great act of charity and kindness.

Yet the Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family still fancied that he would send troops faster to threaten the Luo Family.

Is that not a bit too much like dreaming?

The Luo Family poses a threat, but does the Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family not?

Initially, he had allowed the Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family to take over Changli Prefecture to check the Luo Family.

The withdrawal from Jiangnan Prefecture was somewhat unexpected,

but after hearing the news, Feng Wumian found he no longer had the time or capacity to stop it.

Now, with such a good opportunity,

Feng Wumian certainly intended to weaken the Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family’s strength somewhat.

Why would he follow through as previously agreed?

He restrained the Luo Family, while the Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family took down the territory of the Wan Shan Prefecture Xu Family.

Both sides being injured, that’s the best situation.

As the New Emperor of the Da Feng Dynasty, with the legitimate status that Feng Wumian possesses, he naturally wouldn’t want to see the rise of another power whose comprehensive strength exceeds that of the Luo Family.

...

The Da Feng Dynasty, Changqing Prefecture, a palace that Feng Wuhen had built at a massive cost and after a great deal of time.

It is akin to another Imperial Palace inside the Zijin Prefecture.

It now stands in the very center of Changqing Prefecture.

And located within this palace, in a somewhat quiet hall,

The man who now controls the territories of three prefectures,

Whose comprehensive strength could contend with that of his own elder brother,

Feng Wuhen, is currently sitting calmly in the host’s seat.

He appears to be having a casual conversation with a youth dressed in a scholar’s robe,

Who looks somewhat young and naive, but whose eyes are exceptionally bright and intelligent.

"What do you think, how is the Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family thinking?"

"To suddenly make a move on the Wan Shan Prefecture Xu Family?"

"Could it be that the Ke Family thinks the Luo Family won’t get involved?"

"But, that logic seems somewhat unreasonable..."

"The Wan Shan Prefecture Xu Family has already publicly declared its alliance with the Luo Family."

"That is to say, the territory of Wan Shan Prefecture."

"Has almost, already fallen into the hands of the Luo Family."

"Under such circumstances, the Luo Family would surely not watch idly as the Wan Shan Prefecture’s territory is taken by the Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family."

"But why then did the Ke Family choose to act at this time?"

"Could it be..."

While speaking, Feng Wuhen, who sits over the territories of three prefectures, suddenly thought of a possibility.

A possibility that could explain why the Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family made a move on the Wan Shan Prefecture Xu Family.

"Yes, it’s probably what you’re thinking."

Inside the hall,

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The young scholar-robed Ling Ye, looking somewhat naive, spoke softly with a slight smile after his words.

Upon hearing this, Feng Wuhen also silently nodded, "If that’s the case, then this matter seems more reasonable. But will my elder brother really do as I think, helping the Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family take down the territory of Wan Shan Prefecture? And he himself, not gaining even the slightest benefit?"

Inside the hall, Ling Ye silently turned around.

He narrowed his eyes slightly.

Looking out of the hall, towards the direction where the Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family was located.

"No..."

After a moment of silence, Ling Ye shook his head and said in a low voice, "Your elder brother probably just wanted to give the Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family a reason to act..."

Feng Wuhen didn’t quite understand.

He furrowed his brows slightly.

"A reason to act?"

"What do you mean?"

After composing his thoughts, Ling Ye responded softly, "The Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family, although they now control the territories of three prefectures and their overall power has greatly increased, if one observes carefully, it can be seen that their current situation is somewhat similar to that of Qingcheng Prefecture in the past, with the White Lotus Prefecture’s White Brahma Temple behind them, and in front, the Luo Family that controls the territories of four prefectures."

"At this stage, perhaps the Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family can still remain safe and sound."

"But as time passes,

"The situation of the Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family will only get worse."

"If the time comes when the White Brahma Temple of the White Lotus Prefecture wants to extend its reach outward,

"The Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family’s situation will become dire."

"Therefore, if the Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family wishes to continue surviving and thriving in the Da Feng Dynasty, they must find the key to break the predicament."

"And that key is the Luo Family."

"Coincidentally, at this time, your elder brother has made a series of promises to the Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family."

"What do you think, if you were the current Family Head of the Ke Family,

"What would you do???"

...

Ling Ye’s voice gradually echoed in the empty hall,

Leaving Feng Wuhen, who sat in the host’s seat, unable to recover his senses for a long time.

"So you’re saying...

"That the Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family no longer has any choice?"

"Even if my elder brother does nothing,

"The Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family, in their desperation to find a way out, would still attack the Luo Family."

"And my elder brother is just accelerating the process?"

Inside the hall, Ling Ye quietly nodded.

Then he turned back,

Looking at Feng Wuhen beside him, he spoke softly, "So, in such a situation, what do you plan to do?"