Rebirth: Living in Wilderness with My Superpower
Chapter 891: The Follow-up of Witch Ancestor Mountain

Chapter 891: Chapter 891: The Follow-up of Witch Ancestor Mountain

Logically speaking, even if the Ninth Prince encountered some delays, it shouldn’t have been for such a long time, leaving the County Magistrate utterly puzzled.

The Uncle Master reassured him, "Perhaps the Ninth Prince really got held up by something, or he might have already taken a detour elsewhere—our location here merely serving as a feint to deceive others."

After all, the Ninth Prince had only just taken control of Eastern Land; he had gained military power, but all the counties in Eastern Land were still provisionally managed by the original local officials.

The initial intention of the Ninth Prince was that as long as there was no rebellion, everyone could continue their lives as usual, and those who felt wronged in the past could seek justice, as he would send an imperial envoy to supervise the matter.

While this move won the hearts of the people, it was not good news for the officials, so many of them paid lip service while secretly plotting resistance. Therefore, it was not impossible for Yuwen Jun to fake a visit to Dai County and instead launch a surprise attack elsewhere when defenses were down.

The County Magistrate nodded repeatedly, patting the Uncle Master’s shoulder with esteem: "You’re the one with the strategic mind."

"..." Old Uncle Qiu helplessly glanced at the wonder before him; if Black Spider truly belongs to Yuwen Jun, it’s likely he will come sooner or later, and it’s always better to come earlier than later.

The later he arrives, the more thorough his plans become, which is not a good thing.

Hopefully, something up ahead really has held him up.

...

Speaking of Yuwen Jun, just as the Fat County Magistrate’s Uncle Master speculated, he had indeed been delayed by a matter.

And that matter was none other than the affairs of Witch Ancestor Mountain.

He had barely left Witch Ancestor Mountain when, not long after passing An County, he received news from a scout that Witch Ancestor Mountain was in chaos, with the Gu Master and many Gu People killed.

Upon hearing this news, Yuwen Jun, originally planning to go to Dai County, immediately turned back to Witch Ancestor Mountain.

However, with the back-and-forth journey, six days had passed since the day of the turmoil.

Now, at the Three-Branch Junction of Witch Ancestor Mountain, there was no one keeping watch; presumably, the guards had all retreated back into the depths of the mountain.

Seeing this, Yuwen Jun’s brows furrowed.

In the past, with Three-Branch Junction serving as a buffer zone for conflict, the three powers could hardly extend into each other’s camps. If this buffer was withdrawn, it meant that the three powers were no longer under control. Once that happens, the movements of Yuwen Luanfei or even Yuwen Song leading troops eastward would go unnoticed.

If the enemy simply follows the route from An County, through Dai County, they can swiftly advance upon Biluo.

Thinking of this possibility, Yuwen Jun’s frown deepened.

He instructed the accompanying Soldiers to keep watch in the shadows of Three-Branch Junction, while he himself braved the poison miasma alone.

Fortunately, with numerous Detoxification Pills given by his great aunt, Yuwen Jun quickly crossed the area. However, once he emerged from the mist, what faced him were not the tranquil Stilted Buildings of the residents, but a formidable array of Witch Ancestor Mountain Guards with hostile expressions.

Seeing an intruder, they readied their Gu insects, poised for attack.

Yuwen Jun calmly presented a Beast Bone Jade Pendant: "I am a friend of the Gu Master, Yuwen Jun, lord of the Eastern Land. Hearing about a sudden great upheaval within the mountain, I’ve hurried here. If you require my assistance, do not hesitate to command."

While Yuwen Jun introduced himself, everyone remained on guard, although he had certainly entered and exited Witch Ancestor Mountain in recent years. These guards, originally stationed at Three-Branch Junction, recognized Yuwen Jun.

Consequently, someone went to report to the Elder.

Meanwhile, Yuwen Jun stood there openly, the very picture of righteous determination.

At that moment, Yuwen Jun was also subtly observing the opposition; their expressions were grave and their eyes showed a hint of low morale, indicating that Witch Ancestor Mountain had likely suffered more devastating damage than he had anticipated.

While Yuwen Jun was deep in thought, a cold voice emanated from behind the crowd.

"Take him into custody!"