Demoness, where are you Fleeing to?
Chapter 300 - 255: Shaobao of the Jin Dynasty_1

Chapter 300: Chapter 255: Shaobao of the Jin Dynasty_1

"Uncle, are you trying to kill me with kindness?"

Li Xuan smiled slyly, giving a bow, "I’m grateful for all the effort and fantastic feasts you have provided me during these two months, and I am more than enamored of the many demon cores and delicacies. It’s an honor for me to give you some benefits and advise you."

Inwardly, he gave a sigh of relief. Finally, the debt of gratitude was repaid and he didn’t have to face Lady Jiang and Jiang Hanyun with a feeling of indebtedness.

"Xuan, you needn’t be modest. I acknowledge that without your advice, I may never have broken through to the heavenly level. My chances of defeating Li Zhetian are slim to none."

Jiang Yunqi shook his head but didn’t say anything else - he was a man of action rather than words.

In ancient times, anyone who helped others achieve Dao was revered like a parent. Such a favor should be remembered, not just voiced.

"Dear wife, later, fetch the stored Kuiniu from our treasure trove. We shall prepare a feast for Xuan and Hanyun in the next few days."

At these words, Lady Jiang froze. The 350-year-old Kuiniu, which Jiang Yunqi had caught from Nanjiang and kept for his last Blood Secret, was a valuable sacrificial offering.

However, she soon realized that since Jiang Yunqi had achieved the blending of ice and thunder, the Kuiniu was no longer needed.

"I will send people to get it right away."

The look in Lady Jiang’s eyes became more complicated.

Never had she thought Jiang Yunqi would offer even this rare divine beast to acknowledge the immense help offered by Li Xuan.

It was, of course, wonderful that Jiang Yunqi broke through to the heavenly level, yet she originally planned to offer Li Xuan nutrition and favours to keep him indebted.

Now, it seemed that they were the ones owing a favor.

Jiang Hanyun, however, was oblivious to her mother’s sentiments. She patted Li Xuan’s shoulder and curiously asked, "Father, when will you break through to the heavenly level?"

She knew that Jiang Yunqi had just achieved the blending of ice and thunder and was a hair away from the heavenly level.

"In a few days, my brother-in-law will refine a magical instrument for me for assistance."

Jiang Yunqi stroked his beard, looking to be in high spirits, "Yet, even at this stage, I am beyond the reach of most of the heavenly level masters in the world. Oh, and another thing—"

He then looked at Li Xuan, "You wanted me to fetch mercury and lead. As you said, can these two materials achieve the superconductivity you mentioned?"

"There are many materials that can achieve superconductivity, and these two are just examples."

To Li Xuan’s knowledge, by his era, there were twenty-eight elements and thousands of synthetic materials that could achieve superconductivity. Yet, what piqued his interest was the magical instrument Jiang Yunqi mentioned, "Forgive my impertinence, is this magical instrument you mentioned related to superconductivity?"

Seeing Jiang Yunqi nod, Li Xuan’s eyes lit up, "Could I trouble you to make another one for me? I’ve collected a lot of materials recently."

Most of them had been collected by Li Dalu on his behalf as he was too busy.

Jiang Yunqi burst out laughing upon hearing this, "It’s not a big deal, why do you need to pay? I will cover all the costs and any required materials."

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At dawn, ’Shaobao and the Minister of War’ Yu Jie and his entourage, astride Earth Dragons, thundered into the city from the southern gate of northern fortress, Xuanfu.

Upon entering the city, Yu Jie took to the skies, soaring a thousand feet in the air to the northern city wall.

First, he surveyed the city wall defences, finding them in order and the soldiers alert. He gave a satisfied nod.

"How are things?"

His question was directed at Xuanfu Zongbing, Zhu Guoneng, whose expression was rather severe, "Just yesterday, our external sentry stations spotted twenty-two groups of Mongolian cavalrymen. With fifty men in each group, the furthest one got as far as Huailai."

Yu Jie’s eyebrows furrowed slightly, "In case Yexian leads the Iron Cavalry and launches a big invasion from the south, can Xuanfu hold out for three months?"

"We can manage for three months. The only shortage we have is food, arrows, and we need at least two heavenly level experts to guard Xuanfu to ensure its safety."

Zhu paused in thought, "Right, about the Mongolian Shaman, Abas. I heard that he has already left seclusion. He is formidable. We cannot handle him. He could cast a spell and destroy Xuanfu’s city walls."

"Let me deal with him. If he dares to attack Xuanfu, I will destroy their Yin Mountain Wolf Altar."

Yu Jie stood, hands behind his back, his gaze casual, "I’ll stationed in Huailai in the next two months, overseeing the forces of Xuanfu and Datong, until we are certain that there won’t be a boundary dispute this year."

"Then there won’t be a problem. The morale of the Xuanfu army is high, and as long as there is enough food and military equipment, we can defend for not just three months, but even five months."

After Zhu had finished speaking, he asked doubtfully, "Is the situation really that dire? Isn’t it said that Yexian has started a quarrel with Totaabuqa Khan? The Mongols would not willingly be puppets. And it’s already late autumn."

"You’re really well-informed."

Yu Jie glanced at him, "But others aren’t stupid. They wouldn’t create internal strife. The Central Plains are wealthy, like a toothless tiger. It’s making a meal without effort. Why should they take internal conflicts seriously?"