"I see, then you can keep your gold mines . I am going to take a nap . " Fang Zhengzhi waved them off and leaned back .
"Fang Zhengzhi!" Princess Shan Yu raged .
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"Is there anything else, Princess?"
"Okay, I agree to your terms . Can you tell us the plan now?" Princess Shan Yu's eyes glimmered .
"Your Highness, you can't!"
"You can't give the life source of the Southern Region to such a thief!"
"Your highness!"
All of the generals pleaded when they heard what Princess Shan Yu said .
"Shut up!" Princess Shan Yu bellowed and beamed at Fang Zhengzhi . "Fang Zhengzhi, I promise to give you the 10 biggest gold mines . Are you happy now? Tell us your plan!"
"Okay then, let's sign the paperwork!" Fang Zhengzhi's eyes glimmered when he heard this .
"Get someone to draft the agreement for the gold mines . " Princess Shan Yu turned and ordered one of the generals . "Any other issues?"
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"None!"
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"Then tell us the plan?"
"I will after we sign the deal . "
"Fang Zhengzhi, don't try to push your luck . I have already agreed to your terms . Do you really think that I won't honor my word?" Princess Shan Yu raged .
"Do you dare to swear on your G.o.ds?" Fang Zhengzhi looked at the princess with scorn and shook his head .
Does this chick . . .
Really think that I am stupid?
"You, you . . . Fang Zhengzhi, ask me for anything else and I will definitely give it to you!" Princess Shan Yu's face was flushed .
"Your Highness, did you forget what you just said? You just called me a greedy mercenary . I don't want anything other than the gold mines . " Fang Zhengzhi replied .
He did not really think that he would be able to get those gold mines .
After all, Princess Shan Yu did not rule the Southern Region .
There was still the King and the Crown Prince . Even if Princess Shan Yu agreed to the terms, they may not be fulfilled .
However, he needed Princess Shan Yu to make this decision . That was the only way the had any chance of success .
Of course . . .
If they really became his . . .
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10 gold mines!
What a windfall that would be .
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Even if they only gave him a single gold mine, he would be able to live in luxury for many lifetimes .
Men need to be ambitious .
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Without ambitions . . .
They would have nothing to work towards . Even if the ambition borders on the impossible . . .
"Fang Zhengzhi, are you not afraid that I will just kill you right now?" Princess Shan Yu's body glowed with red cloud patterns . It was clear that she was losing control over her emotions .
"I am . . . but, are you not afraid?" Fang Zhengzhi replied .
"What?!" Princess Shan Yu bellowed, the red light enveloping her body like an inferno .
Fang Zhengzhi was shocked by this .
All of the generals instinctively took a step back, horror and terror written all over their faces .
The tension in the tent could be cut with a knife .
The red light continued to swirl around Princess Shan Yu .
"Fine, I agree to your terms!"
After a whole 15 minutes, Princess Shan Yu finally spoke . However, this time, her tone was calm .
After she said this, all of the light dissipated instantly .
Fang Zhengzhi did not reply immediately . He pushed an exquisite leather parchment to Princess Shan Yu .
This was the second time Princess Shan Yu had agreed to the terms . But this time, Fang Zhengzhi knew that she had made up her mind .
Princess Shan Yu did not hesitate either . She walked to the table, bent over and signed the agreement .
Then, she took out a green stamp and stamped the agreement . Finally, she bit her finger and dripped a drop of her blood onto the parchment .
After she was done, she pa.s.sed the agreement back to Fang Zhengzhi .
Fang Zhengzhi looked through the agreement . The names and locations of the gold mines were clearly written . Furthermore, the lease was . . .
Freehold!
Fang Zhengzhi's eyelids twitched and he kept the agreement . Then, he waved Princess Shan Yu over .
Princess Shan Yu frowned but decided to lean in .
Fang Zhengzhi could feel the inexplicable aura emanating from Princess Shan Yu's body . He felt as though he was in a furnace .
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His heart fluttered .
But he quickly calmed himself down .
He did not announce the plan for fear of spies within the ranks . When facing the Demons, he had to take precautions . The plan can only be heard by the commander .
"Actually, I was just kidding when I asked you to send 80,000 troops to Nan Ling . . . " Fang Zhengzhi whispered .
"You . . . " Princess Shan Yu shuddered . She had no idea if this was because she was angered by what she heard or if it was a reaction to Fang Zhengzhi's breath at her ear .
"I am quite sure that the Demons from the Blood Shadow City have already taken Nan Ling Settlement . As such, the best option now is to send a party of elite soldiers to set up an ambush between Nan Ling and Iron Hill . This will buy us some time . The rest of the army will reinforce the Iron Hill Settlement!"
"Elite soldiers?"
"Yes, the fastest ones! I think that there is no better candidate than your 3000 silver horned wolves!" Fang Zhengzhi added .
"You want me to commit my 3000 silver horned wolves and the 80,000 select soldiers? Then what about the Sagely Mountain City?" Princess Shan Yu whispered .
"I will go!" Fang Zhengzhi replied without hesitation .
"You will go to the Sagely Mountain City?" Princess Shan Yu asked doubtfully .
"Of course . " Fang Zhengzhi nodded . He wasn't trying to be a hero, but he was keenly aware of something else .
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The Great Xia army would never stay in the Icy Monkey Settlement for long .
They would go out!
As quickly as possible!
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That was their only option .
As such, the Great Xia army should have already begun marching towards the Sagely Mountain City . Furthermore, they would be fine as long as the Demons from the Blood Shadow City didn't reach the Sagely Mountain City .
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He could ensure his own safety and be a hero at the same time .
Fang Zhengzhi was extremely proud of his plan .
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"I don't like the idea of you going alone!" Princess Shan Yu shook her head instinctively . Then, she realized that what she just said could be easily misunderstood . She quickly added, "I don't like the idea of placing the fate of the Sagely Mountain City, the King, and my Third Brother in your hands!"
"Oh . . . " Fang Zhengzhi nodded, then looked at Princess Shan Yu . . .
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The night was ice cold .
The day of fighting had caused the air around the Sagely Mountain City to be filled with the stench of blood .
Bodies lay in piles outside the imperial palace . The blood formed streams and puddles around the bodies .
Cries could be heard throughout the night . They were the cries of the elderly, the children, the wives . . . yet, there were no sounds of soldiers .
The entire capital was deathly silent .
Heavily armored soldiers guarded the walls of the imperial palace . Each of them carried a black spear in their hands .
They were the imperial guard, a group of elite soldiers loyal only to the royal family . Despite the stench of blood and the chilly air, they continued to stand tall .
Their only mission . . .
Guard the palace!
They were to guard this sacred ground, the most important land in all the Southern Region .
Two black figures appeared under the moonlight . Then, they quickly disappeared into the darkness, almost as if they were never there to begin with .
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"Enter the city!"
"No, no we can't!"
Two voices whispered in the dark .
One voice was from a lady . Her tone was urgent . The second was male, and his tone was equally urgent .
There was no doubt . . .
The voices were from Princess Shan Yu and Fang Zhengzhi .
Princess Shan Yu was worried about the King and her brother . She wanted to enter the city to check on them . However, Fang Zhengzhi was in no hurry to do that .
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He was panicking because . . .
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d.a.m.n it!
Where is the Great Xia army?
He had already stalled for time, choosing to scale the city walls after dark . Yet, he still did not see a single Great Xia soldier .
There was no trace of them!
Fang Zhengzhi's plan was simple . He was sure that the Great Xia would take this opportunity to launch an attack on the Sagely Mountain City .
The plan was simple .
He would have Princess Shan Yu order the Southern Region soldiers to take over the empty Icy Monkey Settlement . Then, they would join forces with the Great Xia and devour the Demons .
But what now?
There wasn't any movement!
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The plan . . .
Seemed to be going wrong!
Chapter 416 NothingTranslator Sparrow Translations Editor Sparrow Translations I see, then you can keep your gold mines . I am going to take a nap . Fang Zhengzhi waved them off and leaned back . Fang Zhengzhi Princess Shan Yu raged . Is there anything else, Princess Okay, I agree to your terms . Can you tell us the plan now Princess Shan Yu s eyes glimmered . Your Highness, you can t You can t give the life source of the Southern Region to such a thief Your highness All of the generals pleaded when they heard what Princess Shan Yu said . Shut up Princess Shan Yu bellowed and beamed at Fang Zhengzhi . Fang Zhengzhi, I promise to give you the 10 biggest gold mines . Are you happy now Tell us your plan Okay then, let s sign the paperwork Fang Zhengzhi s eyes glimmered when he heard this . Get someone to draft the agreement for the gold mines . Princess Shan Yu turned and ordered one of the generals . Any other issues None Then tell us the plan I will after we sign the deal . Fang Zhengzhi, don t try to push your luck . I have already agreed to your terms . Do you really think that I won t honor my word Princess Shan Yu raged . Do you dare to swear on your G.o.ds Fang Zhengzhi looked at the princess with scorn and shook his head . Does this chick . . . Really think that I am stupid You, you . . . Fang Zhengzhi, ask me for anything else and I will definitely give it to you Princess Shan Yu s face was flushed . Your Highness, did you forget what you just said You just called me a greedy mercenary . I don t want anything other than the gold mines . Fang Zhengzhi replied . He did not really think that he would be able to get those gold mines . After all, Princess Shan Yu did not rule the Southern Region . There was still the King and the Crown Prince . Even if Princess Shan Yu agreed to the terms, they may not be fulfilled . However, he needed Princess Shan Yu to make this decision . That was the only way the had any chance of success . Of course . . . If they really became his . . . 10 gold mines What a windfall that would be . Even if they only gave him a single gold mine, he would be able to live in luxury for many lifetimes . Men need to be ambitious . Without ambitions . . . They would have nothing to work towards . Even if the ambition borders on the impossible . . . Fang Zhengzhi, are you not afraid that I will just kill you right now Princess Shan Yu s body glowed with red cloud patterns . It was clear that she was losing control over her emotions . I am . . . but, are you not afraid Fang Zhengzhi replied . What Princess Shan Yu bellowed, the red light enveloping her body like an inferno . Fang Zhengzhi was shocked by this . All of the generals instinctively took a step back, horror and terror written all over their faces . The tension in the tent could be cut with a knife . The red light continued to swirl around Princess Shan Yu . Fine, I agree to your terms After a whole 15 minutes, Princess Shan Yu finally spoke . However, this time, her tone was calm . After she said this, all of the light dissipated instantly . Fang Zhengzhi did not reply immediately . He pushed an exquisite leather parchment to Princess Shan Yu . This was the second time Princess Shan Yu had agreed to the terms . But this time, Fang Zhengzhi knew that she had made up her mind . Princess Shan Yu did not hesitate either . She walked to the table, bent over and signed the agreement . Then, she took out a green stamp and stamped the agreement . Finally, she bit her finger and dripped a drop of her blood onto the parchment . After she was done, she pa.s.sed the agreement back to Fang Zhengzhi . Fang Zhengzhi looked through the agreement . The names and locations of the gold mines were clearly written . Furthermore, the lease was . . . Freehold Fang Zhengzhi s eyelids twitched and he kept the agreement . Then, he waved Princess Shan Yu over . Princess Shan Yu frowned but decided to lean in . Fang Zhengzhi could feel the inexplicable aura emanating from Princess Shan Yu s body . He felt as though he was in a furnace . His heart fluttered . But he quickly calmed himself down . He did not announce the plan for fear of spies within the ranks . When facing the Demons, he had to take precautions . The plan can only be heard by the commander . Actually, I was just kidding when I asked you to send 80,000 troops to Nan Ling . . . Fang Zhengzhi whispered . You . . . Princess Shan Yu shuddered . She had no idea if this was because she was angered by what she heard or if it was a reaction to Fang Zhengzhi s breath at her ear . I am quite sure that the Demons from the Blood Shadow City have already taken Nan Ling Settlement . As such, the best option now is to send a party of elite soldiers to set up an ambush between Nan Ling and Iron Hill . This will buy us some time . The rest of the army will reinforce the Iron Hill Settlement Elite soldiers Yes, the fastest ones I think that there is no better candidate than your 3000 silver horned wolves Fang Zhengzhi added . You want me to commit my 3000 silver horned wolves and the 80,000 select soldiers Then what about the Sagely Mountain City Princess Shan Yu whispered . I will go Fang Zhengzhi replied without hesitation . You will go to the Sagely Mountain City Princess Shan Yu asked doubtfully . Of course . Fang Zhengzhi nodded . He wasn t trying to be a hero, but he was keenly aware of something else . The Great Xia army would never stay in the Icy Monkey Settlement for long . They would go out As quickly as possible That was their only option . As such, the Great Xia army should have already begun marching towards the Sagely Mountain City . Furthermore, they would be fine as long as the Demons from the Blood Shadow City didn t reach the Sagely Mountain City . He could ensure his own safety and be a hero at the same time . Fang Zhengzhi was extremely proud of his plan . I don t like the idea of you going alone Princess Shan Yu shook her head instinctively . Then, she realized that what she just said could be easily misunderstood . She quickly added, I don t like the idea of placing the fate of the Sagely Mountain City, the King, and my Third Brother in your hands Oh . . . Fang Zhengzhi nodded, then looked at Princess Shan Yu . . . . . . The night was ice cold . The day of fighting had caused the air around the Sagely Mountain City to be filled with the stench of blood . Bodies lay in piles outside the imperial palace . The blood formed streams and puddles around the bodies . Cries could be heard throughout the night . They were the cries of the elderly, the children, the wives . . . yet, there were no sounds of soldiers . The entire capital was deathly silent . Heavily armored soldiers guarded the walls of the imperial palace . Each of them carried a black spear in their hands . They were the imperial guard, a group of elite soldiers loyal only to the royal family . Despite the stench of blood and the chilly air, they continued to stand tall . Their only mission . . . Guard the palace They were to guard this sacred ground, the most important land in all the Southern Region . Two black figures appeared under the moonlight . Then, they quickly disappeared into the darkness, almost as if they were never there to begin with . Enter the city No, no we can t Two voices whispered in the dark . One voice was from a lady . Her tone was urgent . The second was male, and his tone was equally urgent . There was no doubt . . . The voices were from Princess Shan Yu and Fang Zhengzhi . Princess Shan Yu was worried about the King and her brother . She wanted to enter the city to check on them . However, Fang Zhengzhi was in no hurry to do that . He was panicking because . . . d.a.m.n it Where is the Great Xia army He had already stalled for time, choosing to scale the city walls after dark . Yet, he still did not see a single Great Xia soldier . There was no trace of them Fang Zhengzhi s plan was simple . He was sure that the Great Xia would take this opportunity to launch an attack on the Sagely Mountain City . The plan was simple . He would have Princess Shan Yu order the Southern Region soldiers to take over the empty Icy Monkey Settlement . Then, they would join forces with the Great Xia and devour the Demons . But what now There wasn t any movement The plan . . . Seemed to be going wrong