Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 569 - Three Hundred and Sixty-One: Creating a God

Chapter 569: Chapter Three Hundred and Sixty-One: Creating a God

Accompanied by the echoing footsteps in the dimly lit lower levels of the attic, Xu Yuan alone walked unhurriedly towards the upper floors.

When the mysterious veil of the unknown is lifted, there is little left that can truly inspire fear.

Having heard Lou Ji’s and Luo Xiran’s analyses, he naturally was no longer as concerned about the epidemic concocted by Wanyao Valley as he had been before.

Once the disease spread, if there were only mortals in this world, it could have been a calamity sweeping across the land, but as long as cultivators were involved, these things would hardly cause any disturbance.

Compared to the strange specters of a millennium ago, this disease was akin to a mere toy.

Humans are considered the foremost of all creatures because they possess intellect, are capable of thought, and understand restraint.

Yet those afflicted by the disease, though still possessing intellect, do not understand forbearance; they only indulge in pleasures and revel in revelry.

He, Xu Yuan, would like to call it the ’Joyous Epidemic’.

The only noteworthy aspect was the strange route of transmission through the permeation of bodily fluids.

But even this point, for a cultivator who is prepared, is not particularly difficult to guard against.

One can use Origin Qi, cultivation techniques, or even don protective armor.

And heavy armor, in Dayan, is hardly considered expensive.

Even the likes of the Shengshan Border Army, a second-tier military force, is fully equipped with heavy armor, including gorgets for neck protection, not to mention the elite troops like the Black Scale Army or the Northern Border Army.

Besides being armed to the teeth with formation-patterned armor, they even had iron masks to protect their faces.

At this thought, Xu Yuan’s steps faltered slightly as a hint of peculiarity flashed in his eyes.

Wanyao Valley, as the excavator of the multitude and creator of the strange epidemic, surely could not have been unaware of this aspect.

If it were conventional warfare, the Northern Border Sects might cause some trouble for the Imperial Court’s elite forces, but if it were those joy-infected individuals... it would be tantamount to giving away military achievements.

The doubt in his heart furrowed his brows, but Xu Yuan soon let out a soft sigh.

"Changtian,"

Before his breath had settled, a slightly teasing male voice echoed: "Sighing often is not a good habit, you know~"

"...."

Xu Yuan remained silent as he raised his eyes.

He saw a man dressed in a white python robe with golden trim, backlit by the light, leaning at the end of the spiral staircase, arms crossed over his chest and holding an exquisitely expensive folding fan of unknown provenance between his fingers.

The Third Prince.

Xu Yuan diverted his gaze and continued to ascend while speaking softly, "Why have you come out?"

Li Yunqing curled the corner of his lips, whispering, "It would be difficult not to come out, given the commotion your two beauties made when they took action."

As he spoke,

he walked towards Xu Yuan, drawing close with a conspiratorial tone, "Changtian... Based on the features of that palace-dressed girl, she seems to be the Jiatiange Saintess? Can you teach me how you managed to keep such a woman of stature by your side?"

Xu Yuan glanced at him and chuckled, "That’s not difficult, but your face is unlikely to accomplish that in a lifetime."

"...."

Li Yunqing smacked his lips, not at all embarrassed but rather following Xu Yuan’s pace, he whispered, "Then forget it, such an exalted beauty is too much for this Prince’s status. But Changtian, was your sigh because of that odd epidemic in the Northern Frontier?"

"...."

Xu Yuan glanced at the Third Prince, slightly surprised by his knowledge.

Noticing this look, Li Yunqing grinned, flipping open the folding fan in his hand with a "snap" and giving it a wave.

A gentle breeze fluttered his long hair and the hem of that gold-edged white python robe, exuding an air of elegance.

"Though the Northern Border Army and your Black Scale Guards have sealed off the news, I still command a fraction of the Shadow Guard, so I’m somewhat aware of the situation in the Northern Frontier."

Fixated on the pricy folding fan in his hand, Xu Yuan expressed his doubt, "Oh? Have you planted a spy in our Black Scale Guards?"

Li Yunqing did not deny it but chuckled and said:

"Understand this, Chief Lou also has her own share of spies in my Imperial Guards."

"You’re quite straightforward."

"After all, we are half-brothers from different fathers, when speaking with you, there’s no need for this prince to hide anything."

"...."

Xu Yuan once again inwardly sighed at the audacity while pointing at the "thud, thud" sounds echoing from above:

"Alright, just say what you need to say."

In the midst of their conversation, the two had already reached the entrance of the third floor.

The previously dim and cramped surroundings changed in an instant, becoming bright and luxurious.

Upon hearing this, Li Yunqing directly changed his address, and hey hey chuckled:

"Older brother... does Chief Lou have a way to deal with this thing?"

Xu Yuan scoffed and did not answer directly:

"You... why do you care about this?"

Li Yunqing changed his address again, carefully probing:

"Brother, you should have been able to guess this, right?

"Using such a disease, The Sect Alliance can’t actually affect the elite troops that our Imperial Court has in the Northern Frontier. Compared to the regular Northern Border Sects dealing with those infected, our Imperial Court’s army would even suffer less loss."

The Sect Alliance...

It seemed that Li Yunqing didn’t know the medicine originated from Wanyao Valley, and it had nothing to do with The Sect Alliance.

With this thought in mind, Xu Yuan walked on the soft animal hide carpet and casually responded:

"Indeed, a well-disciplined iron army fighting against those disorganized cultivators would naturally be a one-sided slaughter."

As he said that,

Xu Yuan seemed to realize something, and suddenly chuckled lowly:

"Oh, so Yunqing, you’re worried that The Sect Alliance is deliberately giving your second brother military exploits to solidify his status?"

"...."

Li Yunqing, after being exposed, showed a hint of embarrassment, then cleared his throat and quickly added, "Cough, of course not, what concerns me the most is the Northern Border Sects’ industries being completely destroyed by those infected with this plague.

"Moreover, under such devastating strategies of The Sect Alliance, if someone stands out, they would be credited as the biggest hero of the Northern Frontier."

"......"

Hearing that, Xu Yuan glanced sidelong at Li Yunqing with a thoughtful look in his eyes.

Indeed, as Li Yunqing said,

although such a disease wouldn’t affect the Imperial Court’s army, once Wanyao Valley used it on a large scale, the Northern Frontier would directly become a hell on earth.

And, in such moments, whoever stepped forward would be the savior.

In a moment of information seclusion, Xu Yuan’s eyes narrowed.

He suddenly realized what Li Zhaoyuan and Wanyao Valley intended to do.

A great game of chess...

Had he not possessed the memories of his previous life, even if Lou Ji discovered the connection between the Yuzi people’s plague and Wanyao Valley, uncovering the secrets of Wanyao Valley would definitely take a considerable amount of time.

Moreover, due to the lack of sufficient information, the investigation might be cut short.

In the previous life in "Cangyuan Chronicles," when players investigated the numerous secrets of Wanyao Valley, there were significant gaps in the clues.

If not for the reminder of key information from a "high-ranking insider with a conscience," even players with a godlike view would have a hard time locating the den of the ten thousand.

And if Lou Ji couldn’t trace the origin of the Yuzi people’s plague before the situation in the Northern Frontier concluded, the schemes between Li Zhaoyuan and Wanyao Valley would most likely succeed.

Staving disaster at the brink of catastrophe, propping up an edifice on the verge of collapse.

They were attempting to engineer a deity.

The entire Northern Frontier, regardless of Sects or commoners, were bait for their god-making plan!