Chapter 863: Chapter 295: The Final Battle Approaches_2
“Hahaha, this City Lord is quite perceptive, excellent, Little Zhuo!” Sun Lingtong observed everything from a distance using the Life Hanging Thread.
At this moment, he was very pleased, secretly congratulating Ning Zhuo.
However, Ning Zhuo was very calm, quietly analyzing the situation: “Indeed, the White Paper City Lord’s political tactics are formidable!”
“She has already begun to lay the groundwork for the future ecology of the Immortal City.”
Currently, Ning Zhuo, the savior, is inclined towards the Myriad Images Sect.
The White Paper Immortal City desperately needs the renewed assistance from the Myriad Images Sect to overcome the present crisis.
Before Ning Zhuo officially joined the Myriad Images Sect, the White Paper City Lord directly made efforts to win Ning Zhuo over with heavy investments.
She might be planning for Ning Zhuo to be the Deputy City Lord in the future, serving as the bridge for communication between the White Paper Immortal City and the Myriad Images Sect.
In other words, the White Paper City Lord is vying for Ning Zhuo, and also for the future mediator in the interests game between the White Paper Immortal City and the Myriad Images Sect.
“Let’s not worry about these things now, the future is the future, dealing with the present is the most critical.” Ning Zhuo noticed the White Paper City Lord’s strategic moves for the future, and while being wary, he greatly admired her.
After all, she truly exhibits generosity and indeed makes substantial efforts to win Ning Zhuo over!
Ning Zhuo first thanked the City Lord for the commendation, then steered the conversation back: “Since the City Lord has awoken, let’s first sign the Divine Contract and then discuss what’s next.”
Yang Sanyan looked at Ning Zhuo, marveling at the latter’s composed nature, meticulous and prudent actions.
The City Lord’s true form nodded slightly: “Yes.”
Yang Sanyan then took out a Divine Decree.
The Divine Decree scroll was unfurled, with the image of the Heavenly God Contract on the back.
He had the face of a jade crown and a third eye opened on his forehead. Holding the Cause Illuminating Mirror in one hand and the Consequence Contract Gold Certificate in the other. Wearing a moon-white celestial robe woven with cloud patterns, with a black dragon-shaped jade stone hanging from his waist, stepping on boots that symbolize mountains and rivers. Beneath him rode a Three-legged Cyan Sound Crane.
The crane’s feathers faintly showed maxims of the Dao, scattering golden contract papers with every wing of flap.
On the front of the scroll was the full content of the contract.
Ning Zhuo and others scrutinized the contract content and offered their opinions.
Yang Sanyan immediately revised the content, and after ensuring it was correct, promptly used this Divine Decree.
Utilizing the power of the Heavenly God Contract, it was agreed that the participants and the mysterious organization, if having close ties with Zheng Shoumo, would be pursued by the Heavenly God Contract, resulting in death and dissolution.
The Divine Contract was fulfilled, and everyone present was safe and sound.
Yang Sanyan and others let out a sigh of relief collectively, significantly easing the atmosphere.
The City Lord’s avatar spoke: “Please employ the Dual Cultivation method again, Ning Zhuo.”
Ning Zhuo coughed and quickly corrected: “Just some minor matters of Yin Yang Fusion, not really Dual Cultivation.”
“However, before this, I have a small request.”
The City Lord’s avatar: “Please speak.”
Ning Zhuo said: “Previously, you kindly concerned yourself and bestowed three Talisman Papers upon me, I would like you to take them back.”
These three Talisman Papers directly entered Ning Zhuo’s three major Dantians, suppressed by three sect techniques respectively.
Ning Zhuo and Sun Lingtong had long planned to use the Stealing Technique to retrieve these papers. After all, human hearts are hard to discern, and these are hidden thunders.
But whether the Stealing Technique would work, neither Sun Ning had confidence.
If the City Lord’s avatar personally retrieved them, that would be the best.
The City Lord’s avatar was hesitant: “Is that okay? I granted you these three Talisman Papers which could save your life thrice. You now portray Jiao Ma, and being exposed you could become a target. If not only Zheng Shoumo is the traitor targeting you, how would you handle it?”
Ning Zhuo subconsciously touched the Mechanical Ring, bluntly saying to the City Lord’s avatar to take them back as he had his own methods for protection.
Seeing Ning Zhuo’s firm attitude, the City Lord’s avatar did not insist and directly reached out to retrieve the three Talisman Papers.
Only then did Ning Zhuo take action again to release Yang Energy, supplying the White Paper City Lord.
The White Paper City Lord closed her eyes slowly, remaining silent for a moment as if in quiet enjoyment.
Moments later, she opened her eyes again, expressing with her gaze: Why stopped again?
Ning Zhuo chuckled weakly, saying: “The senior’s power is vast as the sea and mountain, a mere small Foundation Establishment cultivator like me has reached the limit. Continuing like this might affect my vitality.”
“I need to rest for a period to gather such Yang Energy again.”
Of course, this was not the truth.
There remained thirty percent Yang Energy in the Yin Yang Qi Pot. Ning Zhuo had only released seventy percent just now.
The White Paper City Lord quietly watched Ning Zhuo.
Ning Zhuo gazed back without any fear, honestly.
The White Paper City Lord’s true form spoke coldly: “I wonder what this medical technique is called, Ning Zhuo, do you intend to sell it?”
Ning Zhuo immediately shook his head and refused.
Seeing the atmosphere growing tense, Wen Ruanyu quickly congratulated the City Lord, alleviating the situation.
The City Lord’s true form nodded slightly: “With this, I can at least temporarily depart from the deep well, having strength to fight during urgent crises.”
“But it’s only temporary.”
“The actual situation is clear to all of you. Without my personal suppression, the White Paper Immortal City will inevitably be overwhelmed by the immense Yin Qi, leading to the city’s destruction and people’s demise!”
Wen Ruanyu hurriedly spoke, praising the White Paper City Lord’s noble character and her many hidden sacrifices for countless people.
“Regarding specific city defense, you may consult with my avatar directly.” The City Lord’s true form issued a subtle warning.
Yang Wenning had no choice but to bid farewell.
After the Magic Array Space closed, they moved to a reception hall, calling Tie Guzheng for a half-hour secret discussion, reaching preliminary agreements on many aspects.
That night, Ning Zhuo hosted, inviting Yang Sanyan and Wen Ruanyu to dinner.
Ning Zhuo showcased some belongings left by his mother to Wen Ruanyu.
This evidence convinced Wen Ruanyu of Ning Zhuo’s identity, bringing tears to her eyes at the dining table.
She directly assured Ning Zhuo: “Little Zhuo, feel free to come to me for help whenever you face challenges, I will do my best to assist!”
Yang Sanyan said to Wen Ruanyu: “Ning Zhuo is exceptionally talented and possesses extraordinary methods. This session of the Feiyun Gathering is an excellent opportunity; he will surely soar high.”
“In the future, it might be you who needs him to step in and resolve your difficulties.”
Although Yang Sanyan just met Ning Zhuo, this brief shared experience had already changed his perception entirely about Ning Zhuo!
Wen Ruanyu expressed approval of Yang Sanyan’s remarks.
Ning Zhuo waved dismissively, humbly, yet with confidence and composure.
The next day.
Early in the morning, Qing Chi came looking for Ning Zhuo.
“I heard you entered the City Lord’s Mansion yesterday and met the City Lord’s true form? You also dined with Yang Sanyan last night; he didn’t give you a hard time, did he?”
Qing Chi had been seized by Yang Sanyan and held no goodwill towards him.
Ning Zhuo shook his head, informing Qing Chi that he had resolved the challenges and attained certain support from Yang Sanyan, planning to join the Myriad Images Sect in the future, reassuring Qing Chi not to worry.
Qing Chi’s eyes brimmed with tears: “Little Ma, I know, you sacrificed so much for me. To satisfy Yang Sanyan, you sold yourself, to the Myriad Images Sect!”
“Yang Sanyan surely must have been after your potential, his capture of me was merely to force you to comply…”
In Qing Chi’s eyes, Jiao Ma was a rare treasure in the world, desired by everyone.
So did the White Paper City Lord and Yang Sanyan.
Ning Zhuo was speechless, having no choice but to comfort Qing Chi, emphasizing a brighter future joining the Myriad Images Sect.
Qing Chi expressed immediately that she wanted to attend the Feiyun Gathering with Jiao Ma for joint cultivation.
Ning Zhuo felt his scalp tingle, naturally hesitant about spending future days with Qing Chi, hence he redirected the conversation decisively: “By the way, Qing Chi, any recent military insights from studying Military Books?”
Ning Zhuo inquired casually, unexpectedly Qing Chi tilted her head proudly, announcing to Ning Zhuo: “Ah, you noticed, I’ve comprehended another military principle.”
Ning Zhuo was delighted, probing further.
Qing Chi then touched her nose bridge, and replied: “I realized our army’s expenses are excessively high, causing much thought, leading me to comprehend a military principle called ‘One Phase of Army, Decade of Accumulation’…”
Qing Chi elaborately explained, making Ning Zhuo marvel internally.
“Qing Chi seems exceptionally gifted in Military Art!”
Comparing himself, Ning Zhuo had yet not comprehended even a single military principle.
While Qing Chi had already comprehended two.
Good news followed a piece of bad news.
Sun Lingtong reported military news using Life Hanging Thread: “Little Zhuo, the situation isn’t promising!”
“The Yin Soldiers are making a big move, the decisive battle seems imminent.”