Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 179 - 146: Breaking the Formation (Two-in-One)

Chapter 179: Chapter 146: Breaking the Formation (Two-in-One)

Xu Yuan looked at the man kneeling before him and used the power of the Saint’s Remnant Soul to lift him up:

"Colonel Wang, I am not a noble person, I did only what I could."

Seeing the other party raise himself, a Fourth Grade Integration Body, from the ground without touching him, Colonel Wang’s pupils slightly contracted, but soon he smiled in resignation:

"You exaggerate, Master Zhou. You have no ties with Shengshan County, and if it weren’t for your special effort to come and warn us, I might still be in the dark, and I might never have guessed that the Myriad Manifestation Sect was behind this even when the city fell.

"Just willing to try to help Shengshan County is enough for me."

Information that some people routinely dismiss as worthless could be worth its weight in gold to others.

Xu Yuan did not exchange pleasantries with Colonel Wang, but spoke directly:

"What I just described is the best-case scenario. You had better prepare for the worst, Colonel Wang."

As he spoke, Xu Yuan pointed to the Grand Illusory Fog Formation on the ceiling:

"If I cannot find the control point after breaking the Formation, or if after finding it, the control point is destroyed by someone from the Myriad Manifestation Sect, it is highly likely that the Formation will continue to be out of control."

Colonel Wang was silent for two seconds, then a wry smile appeared on his lips:

"Master Zhou, we can only do our humanly best and leave the rest to fate."

Xu Yuan saw the deep helplessness in the other’s eyes, pondered for a moment, and then said in a low voice:

"When the Demonic Beasts attacked, did you notify the surrounding counties?"

Colonel Wang hesitated for a moment and then nodded:

"Of course, we did. Are you thinking of asking for help, Master Zhou?"

Xu Yuan replied as if it was only natural:

"If we cannot control this Grand Illusory Fog Formation, we will have to seek help from the surrounding counties, as with your current military strength, it is impossible to defend against such a large horde of Demonic Beasts."

There was a moment of silence,

Colonel Wang’s gaze became complex, and he said:

"Master Zhou, asking for help is useless."

"Why?"

"Every spring, during the Demonic Beast tide, aside from certain key strongholds, each border city is barely able to protect itself—it’s hardly possible for them to send troops to rescue us."

Xu Yuan negated Colonel Wang’s judgment:

"Colonel Wang, let me give you another piece of information.

"The total number of Demonic Beasts that attack each spring is almost fixed. If there are more Demonic Beasts in Shengshan County this year, then the number attacking the surrounding towns will naturally decrease."

Every year, tens of thousands of soldiers fall on the ten-thousand-mile-long defense line of the Wanxing Mountain Range, and hundreds of thousands of various Demonic Beasts are slain.

After each battle, every border town reports the specific data, and the Prime Minister’s Mansion easily comes to a conclusion after compiling these reports—that aside from some exceptional years, the total number of beasts in the tide is almost the same every year.

"But what if the Myriad Manifestation Sect is in collusion with the Demon Race?" Colonel Wang had stopped doubting how low the Myriad Manifestation Sect could stoop.

Xu Yuan shook his head:

"That would be evidence of their own destruction; as long as they’re not fools, they would never hand such things over to the Demon Race. At most, they could use things like ’Beast Luring Incense’ to change the direction of the Demonic Beast tide along the way."

"Colonel Wang, I need your token to ask for help."

Colonel Wang hesitated briefly, then reached into his bosom and took out a token engraved with the image of a lion-hearted tiger, offering it to Xu Yuan with both hands.

Xu Yuan glanced at it. The token was imbued with a trace of spiritual energy and bore the name ’Shengshan’ on its surface. At a glance, it was clearly no ordinary object, but he did not accept it;

"What’s this, Colonel Wang?"

A Military Dispatch Tiger Talisman, is this something you can just hand out?

Colonel Wang smiled faintly and said in a low voice:

"A mere letter might not convince the other counties to believe in the plight of Shengshan County. Seeing this Tiger Talisman, the local county governor will naturally understand the severity, and moreover, if you fail, this talisman will naturally be of no use."

After a moment’s hesitation, Xu Yuan chose to accept the Talisman:

"I also need a letter from you."

"Of course," said Colonel Wang with a light smile, and then he bowed slightly to Xu Yuan:

"Is there any other way the Shengshan Border Army can be of service to you, Master Zhou?"

"Help me?" Xu Yuan was surprised.

Colonel Wang smiled faintly, "Shengshan County naturally cannot just take your kindness for granted."

As he said himself, the Master Zhou before him had no familial or obligation ties with the Shengshan Border Army, and his willingness to help was considered a favor.

Owing this great favor, whether or not the crisis was averted, it must be repaid.

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan instinctively wanted to refuse, because he did not think there would be anything he needed in such a remote border county town. However, in the end, he said softly:

"I stopped in Shengshan County to purchase medicinal materials, I wonder if your Shengshan Border Army has any soul-related medicinal materials?"

"Soul-related medicinal materials?" Colonel Wang raised an eyebrow.

"If not, then never mind," said Xu Yuan, not holding much hope.

"We do," said Colonel Wang with a grin.

With that, he whispered a few words to his adjutant, who immediately flew off towards the city’s armory.

Watching the adjutant’s figure disappear into the darkness, Colonel Wang smiled at Xu Yuan:

"I’ve sent the adjutant to fetch it; please wait a moment, Master Zhou."

Xu Yuan glanced at the commercial district within the city and asked, "But I noticed that there are no such medicinal materials for sale in the shops here?"

Colonel Wang smiled helplessly:

"It’s indeed rare in shops. We in the Shengshan Border Army have a supply because we acquired them opportunistically."

"Opportunistically?" inquired Xu Yuan.

Colonel Wang explained in a low voice:

"If you really want to sell a rare medicinal material, it’s best not to go to shops; you should look at the street stalls.

"Many low-rank martial disciples and Xia Groups can’t recognize the real value, and it’s not uncommon to find people who sell something as valuable as Dragon’s Gullet Ginseng as if it were common ginseng. Many of the precious medicinal materials we in the Shengshan Border Army have are obtained from these clueless sellers."