Chapter 751 - 343: Utopia Mountain Treasure

Chapter 751: Chapter 343: Utopia Mountain Treasure

In fact, Li Xin had another feeling, which was that what he was currently speculating was not the whole story, because the more powerful an existence, the more worried they are about attrition. If the situation escalates to this level, what price has to be paid?

Returning to the room, Ma Liu had already cleaned up the dining table.

"Where is Dalivin now, and what’s the situation?" Li Xin asked, "How can we find him?"

"He was taken to Dragon City by the singer Porcelain Doll of the Song of Hell to disguise as a Blood Demon warrior. I don’t know where he is now, and he dared not send any more messages," Ma Liu said. "He said we don’t need to find him; he will come to us."

"The Black Iron Guard has settled in Dragon City, so he is most likely at the residence of the Knight Order," Li Xin pondered, "Is Porcelain Doll very powerful?"

"Extremely, extremely terrifying!" Ma Liu thought for a moment, "Once, when Dragon Mother was drunk, she mentioned that the twelve singers of the Song of Hell are monsters on their respective paths. Among them, if the seventh to twelfth seats are still growing, the first to sixth seats are already close to or fully matured, and Porcelain Doll is the sixth seat."

"Do you know anyone among the others?"

"There is also the Creator at the second seat, who can create cultivators on the special path. Dalivin and the Doctor were all created by him," Ma Liu said. "Dragon Mother is also very wary of the Creator; this person acts without principles and boundaries."

"Why did Dragon Mother join the Song of Hell, or why would Dragon Mother’s alternate personality join the Song of Hell?"

"I’m not very clear on that. Dragon Mother likely has her own difficulties," Ma Liu said.

The Ancient Dragon Race is extremely special, and Dragon Mother’s situation probably holds its own secrets, the situation is what it is.

Dalivin has already done a great deal by delivering the message under such circumstances, the rest must be resolved on our own.

***

Qi Badao arranged to meet Jian Lezhi at a secret safe house of the Shadow Owl, although it was urgent, Jian Lezhi still came.

"What does Captain Li want with me?" Jian Lezhi’s expression was heavy, clearly indicating he had an idea of the situation.

"Hall Master Jian, Dragon City has reached its most dangerous point, let’s be straightforward," Li Xin said.

Jian Lezhi looked at Li Xin, the intelligence within the Inner Hall of the Hundred Martial Hall is very powerful, especially in Dragon City, "Does Captain Li know something?"

"Ye Shidao is the Sect Hierarch of the Blood Origin Cult and has disguised Blood Demon warriors as Black Iron Guards to enter the city. The commander of the Black Iron Guard has been controlled, the Song of Hell is involved, and it has reached an agreement with the Royal Family, while the Church Court will not interfere." Li Xin said.

These words left Jian Lezhi utterly stunned. The intelligence network of the Inner Hall of the Hundred Martial Hall keeps track of all the developments, with the Outer and Inner Halls currently divided into two factions, the Outer holding the name, while the Inner holds the core power. She knew the Outer Hall was collaborating with Ye Shidao and knew about the Song of Hell’s involvement. Although the comprehensive power of the Hundred Martial Hall is not weak, and they even have reserved angels, they are still somewhat inadequate compared to the Song of Hell. This is why the Hundred Martial Hall, despite its scale, lacks influence, but she never imagined Ye Shidao would be the Sect Hierarch of the Blood Origin Cult, nor would she have imagined that the Royal Family was cooperating with Ye Shidao, and the Church Court would stand by.

Seeing Jian Lezhi’s expression, Li Xin knew she sensed the danger but didn’t expect the situation to be this severe.

"Ye Shidao’s actions won’t delay much longer, it’s highly likely they will launch in the next few days, the Outer Hall of the Hundred Martial Hall should cooperate with the operation."

"It’s probably the night of Saturday three days from now," Jian Lezhi frowned, "The three Elders have gathered all disciples to announce important matters, does Ye Shidao want to become Emperor?"

"Not that directly, the conditions don’t allow it. Currently, what I know is that they intend to restore the Ji Family’s rule, dissolve the Council, and Ye Shidao will become the Regent King," Li Xin said.

This is a coup, which is nothing new in Dragon City. There have been many such events in Dragon City’s history, Luthor’s own ascension was the most famous.

"Do you want to stop it?" Jian Lezhi asked.

"Blood Demon warriors are monsters created through a retrogade path, bloodthirsty and murderous. They are currently in a sealed state, but once unsealed, these ten thousand Blood Demon warriors in the city will turn Dragon City into hell," Li Xin said.

The Council system is deeply rooted, especially since the power balance is more evenly distributed than before, making it much harder for Ye Shidao to control the military completely. Regular Knight Orders don’t hold that much power, but Blood Demon warriors are different. However, these monsters, once unsealed, will not sheathe their swords without slaughter and feeding.

The coup itself, neither Li Xin nor the Inner Hall of the Hundred Martial Hall has enough leverage to change anything. If it weren’t for the Blood Origin Cult, Li Xin wouldn’t have intervened at all. Having been on the Dao Yuan Continent for so long, he has no illusions about cultivators on the retrogade path, which inherently belongs to the dark attribute. Ye Shidao is certainly more ruthless than expected.

"What do you plan to do?" Jian Lezhi asked.

"Old Fang has prepared for so long; he must have some plans, right?" Li Xin said, suspecting that Old Fang, who hides behind the scenes, has some preparation, given that he is a Life Master, but they cannot find him now.

"I can’t guess the Master’s plans, but we can control the Outer Hall," Jian Lezhi said. The power accumulated by the Inner Hall over the years is definitely not something the Outer Hall can match, but taking action means completely turning against them, and the Inner Hall would have to formally step into the light to take over the Hundred Martial Hall.

"I plan to figure out a way to lead the citizens out of the city," Li Xin nodded. He doesn’t know how to directly confront them, but if he can move the people out of the city, no matter the outcome of the coup, at least it will reduce the harm to innocent citizens.

"Do you have a plan?" Jian Lezhi asked Li Xin curiously, "If you catch Ye Shidao’s attention, it won’t succeed. During this special period, as long as the Church Court doesn’t intervene, Ye Shidao can do as he pleases in Dragon City."

The liberal faction will cooperate with Ye Shidao during this time to avoid risk; the "pause" in the Council is indeed much stronger than a "cease."

When people have a retreat and hope, they won’t consider mutual destruction, not realizing that Ye Shidao is exploiting this very point.

"It’s up to us to make it happen, Hall Master Jian, let’s act as soon as possible."

Jian Lezhi, knowing the urgency, quickly returned to the Inner Hall. Seeing Qi Badao, he smiled, "Brother Qi, the Inner Hall always has a place for you."

"Hall Master Jian, I am now the Silver Owl of Shadow Owl," Qi Badao said.

"Qi Silver Owl, doesn’t sound as good as Hall Master Qi."

Jian Lezhi left, and Li Xin and Qi Badao headed to another safe house where Lin Fei and Wusu had been waiting for a long time, feeling restless. As a veteran Night Patrolman, Wusu understood that something major must have happened.

When Li Xin and Qi Badao walked in, Wusu immediately stood up, "Captain."

"Aunt Fei, Old Wu, there’s a very tricky situation right now," Li Xin briefly explained the current situation in Dragon City, leaving the two stunned, especially Wusu whose eyes were bulging.

"What’s going on? It’s even more terrifying than Hedan’s coup."

"Beijing people seem gentle, but their customs are the harshest," Qi Badao said. Compared to the history of Beijing people, other nations’ coups are minor, in Moncalleta, they follow orders mostly, and at most use the wheel, whereas Beijing people often resort to exterminating nine or ten clans completely.

"Ah Xin, do you want the Freedom Daily to expose the conspiracy?" Lin Fei asked.

All three looked at Li Xin, who shook his head, "No, even if people don’t believe it, once the printing starts, it won’t be contained, and we’d be finished before it’s out."

This is why Li Xin summoned Lin Fei and Wusu to the safe house instead of at the Freedom Daily office. Though he has a good relationship with Jina, it doesn’t ensure she’d oppose the Ji Family on such matters—once leaked, the consequences would be disastrous.

"The intel I received says it’s on Saturday night. I have an idea for the Freedom Daily to publish a message, saying on Friday, the Utopia Mountain author parachutes at Taiyin Mountain to share the secrets of the Utopia Mountain treasure," Li Xin proposed, "Taiyin Mountain is just south of the city, close to the most populated South District, making it easier for people to exit the city. The North District is close to the Underground City, so if anything happens people can escape underground, while the East and West Districts are groups both the Royal Family and Ye Shidao would vie for, so they won’t go overboard."

This is the best solution Li Xin can think of.

"I think it’s feasible, it won’t draw too much enemy attention. We’ve held many similar events before at the Freedom Daily, though on a smaller scale. Holding a big one now is normal, with Utopia Mountain’s reputation and the approach of the Spring Festival, most workshops are semi-idle and it should attract many people, we can add some appeal like a bonfire night," Wusu suggested.

Li Xin nodded, "You’re good at organizing events, I’m just offering an idea, there are many gaps in it, you fill them up. As long as people leave, just try to delay it."

"Time is tight, let’s act separately then."

"Aunt Fei, as soon as it’s done, take Xueyin away first," Li Xin said, "If Xueyin doesn’t want to go, that’s fine too, with two Grand Scholars at Celestial Principle Academy, there should be no big issue."

"Alright, you be careful too," Lin Fei responded decisively, not the type to hesitate, knowing the best way to help is not to be a burden.

Having settled everything, Li Xin headed to Miss Aries’s residence.