Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 1223 - 1223 1183 Coma in Bed

1223: Chapter 1183: Coma in Bed 1223: Chapter 1183: Coma in Bed Lu Chuan once again arrived at the City Lord’s Mansion.

Inside the Council Hall, Lord Wu Tongwei faced a gathering of subordinates, his face full of worry.

“Currently, the army dispatched by the Lu family has already approached the outskirts of the city.”

“Early this morning, they sent a message demanding our surrender, to completely submit to the Lu family’s control.”

“For me, this is absolutely unacceptable, but if we engage them in battle.”

“The outcome won’t be good either, we will suffer many losses.”

“But with the enemy pressing in this close, if we don’t retaliate, it would make us seem too weak.”

“So, listen up everyone, starting now, we’re in a wartime state; we must give our all to prepare for war – everything we do is for the upcoming battle!”

He surveyed the crowd and distributed tasks to each department, instructing them to begin preparations.

Especially for conscription, he emphasized the need to significantly increase manpower.

The meeting ended, and people gradually left.

When most were gone, Lu Chuan walked in.

“Lord Wu, what is the situation now?”

Lu Chuan slowly entered.

Lord Wu Tongwei turned back to Lu Chuan and, with a smile, said: “Young Master Lu, the situation remains unchanged; they’re still out there, eyeing us like tigers, ready to move on us at any moment.”

“I have no choice but to resist to the end; the terms they offer leave me no way out.”

Lu Chuan walked over, pulled up a chair, and sat down.

Lord Wu Tongwei quickly took a seat as well.

“Tell me, how many of them are there, and how strong are they?”

“We only have a rough estimate of their numbers, and we’re unaware of their actual strength.”

“According to the reports from our scouts, their numbers are roughly ten to twenty thousand.”

“This figure is significant, and they are not just a ragtag bunch.”

“So, if it comes to a real fight, the pressure will be immense, not to mention, we don’t know the strength of the general leading their troops.”

Lu Chuan nodded slightly, “It seems we still know too little about the enemy.”

“Are you prepared?”

Lord Wu Tongwei smiled confidently, “Of course, preparations are underway, and once we have sufficient manpower gathered, we will go to war with them!”

“They have even encamped around the area, preparing for a protracted war with us.

As you know, they’ve been attacking our strongholds, and when the time is right, they will advance all at once!”

Lu Chuan looked seriously at Lord Wu Tongwei, “I need you to delay as much as possible.

It doesn’t matter if we can’t win, just as long as we can buy time, that’s enough.

Once my breakthrough is complete, I will wipe them all out.”

“Really?

If you complete your breakthrough, you can turn the tide of battle?”

Lu Chuan nodded, “Of course, but I need time, so it’s up to you to delay.

I believe you have the strength to do so.”

“This is my territory after all, and I’m the defender of the city.

Delaying for some time is definitely not a problem for me!”

“Good, then it’s up to you.

Wait for my word.

Once I have results, I will come to your aid.”

Lu Chuan’s current Divine Fire of the Sun is powerful but has limited coverage.

To clear out a large attacking force, its effect wouldn’t be too strong.

If he could enhance the power or increase its range after the breakthrough, it would give Lu Chuan more ability to confront the enemy.

Lu Chuan stood up to leave, “Before I go, let me regrow your son’s other leg as well.”

“Sure, no problem!”

Lu Chuan followed him and saw his son, helping to plant the seed of fire in his other leg.

After finishing, Lord Wu Tongwei was immensely grateful to Lu Chuan.

“Thank you so much, these Uncanny Fires you wield are incredibly effective.

Without you, my son would have been crippled for life.”

As the two men walked down the corridor, Lord Wu Tongwei respectfully said, maintaining a very favorable attitude towards Lu Chuan.

At that moment, someone hurried over.

“Honorable City Lord, something has happened!”

“One of our mines has been attacked!”

Lord Wu Tongwei furrowed his brows and quickly inquired, “When did this happen?

Which mine?”

“It’s the mine we entrusted to the Liu Family to operate.”

“Just this morning, everyone at the mine was killed, the Liu Family is completely engulfed in sorrow and drowning in pain.”

Lu Chuan looked at Lord Wu Tongwei, “Is this Liu Family an ally of yours?”

“Sort of.

I don’t have the energy to manage so many industries, so I lease them out to other families to run and produce, while at the same time, this helps bring them to our side.”

“The Liu Family is just one example; their family power is extensive, and they rank quite high in the city.”

“It’s a pity, this loss will certainly be significant for them.”

“Moreover, the Liu Family is populous.”

“In addition to their own family members, the people they employ number in the several tens of thousands!”

“All things considered, we have a good relationship with the Liu Family; they are powerful, and their suffering is a considerable loss to me as well.”

Lu Chuan’s brows knitted tight, “If that’s the case, let’s go check on the Liu Family situation; this loss must be severe.”

“No problem, let’s go take a look!”

Lord Wu Tongwei walked out quickly, both men mounted horses along with some attendants, and headed to the Liu Mansion.

Soon, the two arrived at the entrance of the Liu Mansion.

Seeing that the Honorable City Lord had personally arrived, the gate guard immediately knelt on one knee.

“Welcome to the Liu Family, Honorable City Lord!”

Lord Wu Tongwei dismounted and approached, “Are your family members all gathered inside?”

“Yes, after the enemy attack, we called back all the important family members!”

Lord Wu Tongwei nodded slightly and then looked at Lu Chuan, “Let’s go in and take a look.”

Both men entered the Liu Mansion together.

As soon as they entered, they saw that a memorial hall had been set up in the front courtyard.

Many of the Liu Family were wearing mourning clothes, kneeling in front of the memorial hall, wiping their tears.

Lord Wu Tongwei stepped forward quickly.

“Who has died?”

He asked urgently.

Everyone quickly turned their heads to look.

“Lord City Lord, you’ve arrived.

It’s Liu Xu.

He is currently unconscious, with a faint pulse, on the brink of death, and Master Liu’s younger son Liu Sheng has died in the mine, with only an arm retrieved.”

Lord Wu Tongwei took a deep breath and continued to inquire, “Where is Liu Xu?

Where is he lying?”

“In that room; we’ve called every famous doctor in the city, to no avail!”

“After we hold the funeral for Liu Sheng, his will be next.”

With that, the man resumed sobbing.

Lord Wu Tongwei looked at Lu Chuan and said, “Let’s go have a look.”

“Let’s go and see the situation.”

Together, they headed towards the sick room.

After pushing open the door, they saw a group of people surrounding the bed.