Chapter 666 - 474: Turmoil Across the Land (Part 2)

If there are still no results, I’m afraid none of the people handling this matter will meet a good end.

So, regardless of whether it’s true or not, this time they could not return empty-handed.

Since the army arrived at the mines, the choices for these people are self-evident.

Consider others by oneself, if Zheng Yi were to handle this, he would also make the mines his first target.

After all, such a large mine is the easiest place to hide corpses.

"Immortal, what should we do now? We can’t just sit here and wait for death, can we?"

Zheng Yi sighed helplessly, "Although keeping a low profile is important, unfortunately, conditions do not allow it."

"So, are we really going to rebel?" Zhao Tianming asked nervously.

A strange smile appeared on Zheng Yi’s face, "Rebellion is unnecessary, but the Imperial Court’s army might be destroyed by the rebels who truly want to start an uprising; it’s not impossible, don’t you think?"

Zhao Tianming inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief, even though he was now completely on the pirate ship.

However, if he really had to rebel with these rebels, he was still somewhat resistant.

After all, he was once a good youth who swore to serve the Imperial Court.

"As long as the Immortal has preparations, it’s good, I knew nothing could trouble you." Zhao Tianming rubbed his hands somewhat awkwardly in flattery.

"Do you know?" Zheng Yi looked at the sky outside the window, seeming to be speaking to Zhao Tianming, or perhaps talking to himself.

"The smart people in this world are not only you, hiding one’s abilities is indeed a very useful means, but sometimes overdoing it might backfire."

With a swipe, Zhao Tianming’s back was already soaked with sweat.

Just like Zheng Yi said, he was indeed hiding his abilities now.

He didn’t want to collude with Zheng Yi and these rebels, but Zhao Tianming simply couldn’t find a way to extricate himself cleanly.

After all, as long as Zheng Yi and the others raise the flag for rebellion, he, as the Mine Master, couldn’t possibly wash his hands clean of it.

Even though Zhao Tianming was completely disillusioned with the Zhao Family, he didn’t really want to walk down the dark path with Zheng Yi and them.

Thinking over it, Zhao Tianming decided to continue pretending to be incompetent; as long as he acted like a useless fool, at least Zheng Yi wouldn’t put him to crucial use.

But Zhao Tianming never expected that he would be exposed so easily.

Just from looking at his expression, Zheng Yi could guess Zhao Tianming’s thoughts mostly correctly.

It must be said, these guys from the Cultivation World are sometimes adorably naive.

To think such clumsy means could fool him?

The whole Cangyan Realm is under the Zhao Family’s control, how could someone like Zhao Tianming, who is not a servant but bestowed the Zhao Family name, possibly be a useless fool?

Not to mention, Zheng Yi lacked this type of person with experience in handling affairs, it was impossible to let such talent go.

Even if Zhao Tianming wasn’t extraordinary, Zheng Yi would still make full use of him until the end.

Still pretending?

This guy is really worrying needlessly.

"I’ve always thought of you as a talent, stop wasting your abilities in those chaotic places in the future."

"After all, we need talent, not useless wastes."

"What do you think would happen to those useless people in the Zhao Family?"

Zheng Yi was already giving Zhao Tianming face, not mentioning him directly in every sentence.

But Zhao Tianming felt, his whole body was now drenched in cold sweat.

His clothes were almost completely soaked through.

"The Immortal is right, it’s better to be a useful person. Ha... ha ha!"

He didn’t know how terrifying his smile was at that moment.

But then, Zhao Tianming heard another piece of news that made his heart race.

Zheng Yi pointed at an envelope on the desk of his study, "This is a letter your mother wrote to you."

"Nowadays, the efficiency of the official postal service is getting worse. Not only is the delivery speed very slow, but they often lose the letters being delivered."

"Minister Zhao is very kind to our Ten Thousand Immortals Sect, so we thought of a way to take over this task."

"In the future, correspondence at home can entirely rely on our Ten Thousand Immortals Sect’s channels."

"If anything happens in the future, our people from the Ten Thousand Immortals Sect will also strive to protect the safety of your family."

Zhao Tianming, who was a bit fearful, suddenly narrowed his eyes, "What do you mean, Immortal, I’m not quite sure."

Saying he didn’t understand the meaning, but Zhao Tianming knew very well, this was a blatant threat.

The other side could easily obtain the family letter written by his mother, naturally, they could...

Zheng Yi just waved his hand, "I said, this is protection. As long as no one’s life is threatened, no matter what happens they won’t act recklessly."

"This is my promise to you."

Zhao Tianming didn’t know whether he could believe him.

After all, no matter how you look at it, this was essentially threatening his family’s life.

But based on Zhao Tianming’s understanding of Zheng Yi, this guy truly wasn’t that kind of person.

If the opposite side really wanted to control him, there were countless ways, it was entirely unnecessary to threaten with family.

"You know you don’t believe." Zheng Yi slightly raised the corners of his mouth, "If you insist on seeing this as a threat, it doesn’t matter."

"In the end, the result is exactly the same."

Zheng Yi wasn’t deceiving Zhao Tianming, his words were indeed not a threat.

Of course, it can’t be said to have no meaning of that at all. Otherwise, Zheng Yi wouldn’t need to bring this up.

It’s just, even if Zhao Tianming wasn’t threatened, and even publicly opposed them, Zheng Yi wouldn’t harm Zhao Tianming’s family.

It’s not out of some Holy Mother intent, just that Zheng Yi clearly understands one thing.

Covert means aren’t completely out of the picture, but many times, being upright is more effective.

After sending away Zhao Tianming, Zheng Yi gathered all his subordinates.

Announced to them the special mission officer’s imminent arrival, and that a large military force was also brought along.

"Master, these guys are clearly targeting us, right?" Zhou Kunshan immediately said, "Instead of waiting for them to act, shouldn’t we act first?"

"Wipe them out directly, then rise up immediately, I don’t believe that with the incompetent Dog Court they can really oppose our Rebel Army."

Feng Haitao also agreed, "Master, although the timing is still a bit off, we have no other choice now, do we?"

However, Zhou Ming opposed, "Why don’t we think of another way to handle this first?"

"Those people just want credit, so why not just send them some credit?"

"After all, for them, just having a reason to report back is enough. As for who the real killer is, I don’t think they care."

Zhou Kunshan immediately opposed, "How can this be? Those from the Zhao Family are not fools, if we really did this, they would immediately know this has something to do with us."

Feng Haitao was also puzzled, "Uncle Zhou, didn’t you always hope to avenge those sect members killed by the Dog Court? Now is the best opportunity."

Zhou Ming explained, "It’s true, but compared to overthrowing the Dog Court, revenge isn’t urgent."

"If we can maintain the status quo for a year... No! Just eight or nine months, our sect members in the Ten Thousand Immortals Sect from the Eastern State will more than double."

"I can even guarantee, at least more than half of the populace in the Eastern State will have become our sect members."

"By that time, seeking revenge against the Dog Court will be a piece of cake."

Zheng Yi nodded slightly, this Zhou Ming was increasingly gaining a broader perspective.

Perhaps serving as Sect Leader naturally raised his horizons.

In contrast, Zhou Kunshan and Feng Haitao’s vision wasn’t what it used to be.

But they couldn’t be blamed, as all their energy was focused on cultivation and managing the mine.

They hadn’t yet had the opportunity to truly lead and gain effective experience.