Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains
Chapter 935 - 935: 406, release the eagle at the sight of the rabbit, extremely cautious

The figures of the Hou Clan bowing their heads were conspicuously visible at the port, not only to the three people flying over but also to the numerous Great Jin troops. Many of the front-line commanders could see them clearly.

Even without raising his head, Hou Yuxiao could easily guess that many Great Jin commanders' faces must be filled with disdain and contempt at this moment. They likely believed that although Hexi had been renowned over the past two years, it still had to bow down and pay tribute to the iron hooves of the Great Jin. Despite Hou Yuxiao being a dignified Sub-Saint of Martial Dao and the Lord of Hexi, he still had to bow his head when encountering the Great Jin.

The reality was quite similar to what he imagined. The commanders in the front rows of the Great Jin military were looking at him and the Hou Clan members, their faces either mocking and contemptuous or exuding an attitude of arrogant indifference. Only a very few high-level officers displayed no emotion on their faces.

"Master of Hou Family, please rise quickly!"

Tuoba Zun's voice was very deep, just as Hou Yuxiao's impression of the high officials of the Great Jin. When Tuoba Zun spoke, although very polite, there was an undisputed dominance.

This domineering trait seemed to be present in all the Great Jin's high-ranking officials.

Tuoba Zun was very thin, and to put it unkindly, he had a sharp chin and monkey-like features. His stature was not tall, and wearing armor looked somewhat comical, appearing somewhat out of place with his aristocratic status as one of the three emperors of the Great Jin.

While Hou Yuxiao was observing him, he also noticed the Yunting King, Wanyan Kai, and the Xikang King, Helian Chang, standing behind him. The two of them were also dressed in full armor like him, but with their burly figures, they looked much more imposing. They smiled slightly, acknowledging Hou Yuxiao's gaze.

"Mr. Hou learned that the Youye Emperor's army would arrive today and has positioned the entire Hou Clan's army in Xingnan Prefecture, ready to join forces with your army to annihilate the Hedong Alliance Army upon the arrival of the Great Jin's iron hooves."

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Tuoba Zun's pupils flashed a trace of deep thought, and he asked with a light smile, "Master of Hou Family, do you mean that the Hou Clan of Hexi intends to join my Great Jin?"

"The Great Jin has a strong and valiant army, unifying the eight desolations and sweeping the six directions is inevitable. I, Mr. Hou, possess this little insight. The five holy lands held a meeting in Yangzhou, trying to persuade me to join the Anti-Jin Alliance. Such a suicidal act, I, Mr. Hou, decisively refused without any thought. Today, I lead my Hou Clan's five hundred thousand troops here to await respectfully. Lord Tuoba, will you not trust me?"

Hou Yuxiao appeared solemn, his tone sincere, entirely unfazed by the fact that he had just sent Hou Yuduan to Si Shui County to inform the River Lord of the Hou Clan's intention to side with the Anti-Jin Alliance.

Fortunately, Hou Yujie and Hou Yuduan maintained a bent posture, for if they were standing upright, Tuoba Zun would have seen their expressions turn exceedingly strange upon hearing Hou Yuxiao's words.

Many in the Great Jin involuntarily showed a proud smile upon hearing Hou Yuxiao's words, apparently quite flattered. However, Tuoba Zun was different from them. He looked at Hou Yuxiao, his expression unchanged, and simply asked, "Why have I heard that the Hedong Alliance Army seems to have already stationed themselves in Zhaoyang Prefecture City? If Hexi were genuinely inclined to join us, why is there no resistance against them at all? Master of Hou Family, are these not insincere words?"

Hou Yuxiao's expression faltered, seemingly shocked that Tuoba Zun was aware of this information, and then appeared to be contemplating something, biting his lip, and said with a bitter expression, "Lord Tuoba is insightful. The Hedong Alliance used demons to cause over twenty days of rain on Hexi's eastern side, flooding Longxiang County, and directly landed troops. I, Mr. Hou, wanted to resist, but the allied army numbers seven million, all elite holy land forces. I have no power to resist even if I exhaust Hexi's strength. To be honest with Lord Tuoba, it was precisely because of the allied army's seven million soldiers that I was afraid, and thus relocated the entire Hou Clan's army to Xingnan Prefecture to avoid conflict temporarily..."

At this point, he paused before continuing loudly, "Now that the Great Jin's mighty army has arrived, I feel more assured. I implore Lord Tuoba to lead the troops to Jianye Prefecture. My Hexi's five hundred thousand troops are all willing to await the Great Jin's orders!"

Five hundred thousand troops, ready to serve...

Many within the Great Jin immediately displayed expressions of amazement and delight.

Naturally, Tuoba Zun, as well as Wanyan Kai and Helian Chang behind him, maintained calm expressions, clearly seeing far more than the others.

"Master of Hou Family, do you mean for my army to directly station in Xingnan Prefecture and combine forces with Hexi to jointly attack the alliance army?"

"That should be the case. Although Hexi has five hundred thousand troops, only two hundred thousand are elite. They are worlds apart from the alliance's seven million army. To fight against the alliance army alone would be like striking a stone with an egg. Only by combining forces can we have a chance of victory, which is why I am here waiting for Lord Tuoba."

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"Master of Hou Family is considerate. As the alliance army has yet to make a move, there's no rush for coalition actions. We need to deliberate further. How about letting my army station in Jianye Prefecture first?"

Hou Yuxiao's expression was somewhat perplexed, clearly not expecting Tuoba Zun to opt not to go to Xingnan Prefecture but to propose entering Jianye Prefecture instead, his face turning slightly unpleasant.

He opened his mouth to persuade further, but raising his head, he saw Tuoba Zun's face full of indisputable authority. Instantly, his expression darkened, realizing he couldn't refuse and responded in a deep voice, "Since Lord Tuoba has arranged it this way, I shall comply wisely. I will immediately send people to escort you all to Jianye Prefecture City, please..."

Hou Yuxiao did not continue to prattle on, directly leading Hou Yujie, Hou Yuduan, and others to clear the way ahead, leading the troops behind towards Jianye Prefecture City.