Chapter 286 - Deployment of Forces (1/2)
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Whoosh!
On the stone table of the courtyard, a map with precise description and appropriate details was spread out.
Lin Xun drew a red circle in the position of Mist City with pen. Then he looked carefully on the map.
Lin Xun bought this map from a bookstore selling all kinds of geomantic books after leaving the Commune of Spiritual Tattooists. It had the terrains of the whole empire’s 34 provinces.
Shue Jin came over and grabbed the pen from Lin Xun’s hand with a glance. He drew three zigzag lines on the map. They all started from Mist City to the Forbidden City, the core of the north.
“They are the three routes to Mist City. The westernmost route goes through 37 cities and hundreds of mountains, including some dangerous terrains. If you choose to go to the Forbidden City down this road, it is easy to meet some unforeseen accidents.”
Shue Jin analyzed with deep voice, “On the easternmost route, you need to travel from the Soul Oblivion Sea, which is the safest way in the past, but not now. Every year in this season, the Soul Oblivion Sea meets its turbulent period with raging storms and frequent tsunamis. What’s more, there are many fierce animals in the sea. No one dares to go to the Soul Oblivion Sea at this time.” From those word, it could be seen that the particulars were so familiar to him.
Lin Xun’s eyes fell on the middle route and asked, “This seems to be the shortest route to the Forbidden City.”
Shue Jin nodded and continued, “Although there are some dangerous places on this road, you can go through them freely in spirit shuttle or battleship.”
Speaking of this, Shue Jin looked up at Lin Xun, “But I don’t suggest you to take this way because the enemy will certainly send massive soldiers to guard along the way.
Lin Xun was silent.
Shue Jin kept on, “Boy, I suggest you taking the west road. Although the road is long and winding, and there are many dangerous places, you may encounter less attacks from enemy.”
Lin Xun finally shook his head and refused. He pointed to the road in the middle of the map and decided, “I’ll go in this way to the Forbidden City. Unless the enemy sends tens of thousands of elite practitioners, it’s impossible to control all the places along the way since it was million meters way.”
Shue Jin frowned, “Do you think the most dangerous place is the safest one?”
Lin Xun shook his head and said, “I have a premonition that no matter which way I go, I will inevitably encounter the forces sent by the enemy. In this case, why not choose the most direct way. What’s more, they have already shown that they won’t send the strong beyond the Gang Spirit Ream. I don’t have to be afraid of these practitioners.”
Shue Jin was silent for a moment and asked, “So you’ve decided?”
Lin Xun nodded his head.
Shue Jin didn’t try to persuade him any more but asked, “How will you go to Forbidden City?”
Lin Xun said casually, “Didn’t you say that only the spirit shuttle can pass through the dangerous places along the way? Then I take the spirit shuttle to there.”
Speaking of this, Lin Xun put the map away and hid it on his body carefully. Then he said, “Old Jin, please help me to get the certificate of Province Test in two days. I need to prepare some gadgets with all my strength these two days.”
“Gadget?”
Shue Jin doubted.
Lin Xun laughed, “Yes, some killing gadgets. Although it wouldn’t affect bigwigs like you, but it should have some miraculous effects on my enemy this time.”
With that, he turned around and walked into the house.
When Lin Xun returned back this time, he not only bought maps outside, but also a large number of spiritual materials and medicines. Over ten thousand gold coins he had saved were completely spent.
In order to enter the Forbidden City this time, Lin Xun spent all his costs.
Was this kid going to make some powerful crossbows?
Shue Jin thought about what things Lin Xun would make. As Lin Xun was a master of spiritual tattoos, he might make some powerful crossbows.
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Forbidden City.
A thousand-year mansion.
“Dude, this time we gather here for one thing that is to stop a young man named Lin Xun from entering the Forbidden City.”
The eyes of Chi Cangmei were fierce; she scanned all the people around and commanded, gentle but mighty.
Although Chi Cangmei was a young girl, her eyes were as sharp as electricity and she had an awe-inspiring momentum, which allowed no disobedience.
In fact, she had the asset to be arrogant. She was the eldest daughter of Chi’s lineal descent, which was one of the seven top aristocratic family in the Forbidden City. She had a very prominent identity and reached the Sea Spirit Realm at the age of 17. So she was known as the Pearl of the younger generation of the Chi family.
There were five young people standing beside Chi Cangmei. They were all dignified and extraordinary. At first sight, people knew they were noble sons.
However, in the face of Chi Cangmei, these young people subconsciously restrained their pride and became extremely submissive.
Whoosh!
Chi Cangmei spread out a map that had been outlined with many symbols. It was obvious that she had studied it for a long time.