Chapter 2049 - 2048: A Temporary Measure

Chapter 2049: Chapter 2048: A Temporary Measure

Wanyan Xiu listened to the Grand Steward’s question but shook his head secretly: "Previously not killing was due to unclear circumstances, inappropriate to kill. Now not killing is because it cannot be killed."

"At least not openly and with great fanfare, understand?"

The Grand Steward nodded thoughtfully after listening. The meaning of the Lion Commander was simple: previously not killing was due to unclear situations, and the opponent appearing with the identity of the Fire Phoenix Clan inevitably made the Lion Commander wary and apprehensive.

Moreover, at that time, Feng Yang wasn’t considered a major threat, and eliminating him was just a matter of raising a hand.

But now, wanting to kill Feng Yang has become a more complex situation.

Not to mention how many among the three clans have had their bloodline refined by Feng Yang, currently the hundred thousand demon clan members rallying around Feng Yang would not be a trivial matter. Furthermore, Feng Yang just had a major battle with the garrison at First Line Pass today.

Killing him at this time would lack justification.

Although it is said that in the Demon Country, strength is respected and it’s a place without order, for someone of his stature as the Lion Commander to want to kill someone should not require a reason.

However, that is not the case.

The establishment of the Demon Country signifies the formation of some sort of order. Forcefully killing Feng Yang is not impossible, but it would lead to unnecessary turmoil.

At least the hundred thousand demon clan members bewitched by Feng Yang might cause unrest, and with a great battle imminent, forcefully killing Feng Yang, a hero of the battle at First Line Pass, would undoubtedly provoke countless demon clans’ discontent, which would be the most foolish decision.

As one of the top ten demon generals in the Demon Country, how can one only use brute force? That would be no different from a brainless brute.

Those Demon Kings can be brainless, but as a demon general, one certainly cannot be without brains.

As the holder of the command over a million-strong demon army, if Wanyan Xiu really acts recklessly and relies solely on brute force, he wouldn’t be worthy of the name Lion Commander.

"I understand." The Grand Steward realized, if it can’t be done openly, then do it quietly.

"But today’s news about the Fox Clan’s movements being leaked, will it affect our plan to break the pass?"

The Grand Steward asked.

Wanyan Xiu chuckled lightly: "I already know his identity is unclear, yet I still allowed the Holy Daughter of the Fox Clan to appear here, naturally having calculated these matters long ago."

"Even if Feng Yang reports the news to First Line Pass, it won’t stop this plan. Instead, it may facilitate our Demon Country’s operation this time. If he doesn’t disseminate the news, it also won’t affect the overall situation. In any case, within three days, First Line Pass will fall."

"This plan was the result of days of deliberation between us and the Fox Clan. Although not without flaws, it considers every possible card Ancestor Dragon City can play."

"This battle, surely victorious."

Li Feng was still unaware that his identity was about to be exposed. Although Wanyan Xiu could not fully confirm Li Feng’s origins, sometimes, mere suspicion is enough.

Li Feng returned to his own encampment. Though not as grand as the marshals’ camps, it still stood as an independent entity, yet its core was but a central plot.

Just as Li Feng returned, he encountered Lei Ba, who was patrolling outside. Upon seeing Li Feng, Lei Ba hurriedly stepped forward: "Young Master, Miss Sikong has come again and is now in your tent."

Li Feng gave an ’oh’ and then quickly walked towards his tent.

As Li Feng lifted the tent flap and entered, Sikong Yu, sitting inside, lifted her eyes to look at Li Feng: "You’re back."

Li Feng looked at Sikong Yu, who stood to greet him, and nodded: "You shouldn’t have come at this time."

However, Sikong Yu raised her delicate face and looked Li Feng in the eye: "Is it that I shouldn’t have come, or is it that you don’t want me to interfere with your affairs?"

"Li Feng, do you realize that you’re straying further away, as you continue like this, do you think you can still return to Ancestor Dragon City?"

"You came because of my fight with Guardian Ouyang today?"

"Mm-hmm, Uncle Ouyang told me that you have no intention of returning at all."

Sikong Yu stared at Li Feng.

Li Feng bypassed Sikong Yu and seated himself on a beast-skin chair behind the desk, looking up at Sikong Yu.

"What he said is true, I indeed have no intention of returning to Ancestor Dragon."

Sikong Yu, hearing this, became a bit agitated: "Why, just because you were suppressed in Ancestor Dragon City?"

Li Feng, surprisingly calm, looked at Sikong Yu and said, "Isn’t that reason enough?"

Sikong Yu was chilled by Li Feng’s cold response, taking a deep breath to calm herself.

"I know what you’re worried about. If you’re worried that you’ll not be reused upon return and still be suppressed, I can assure you, I’ll persuade my father to have the Sikong family fully support you."

"Even, revive the Vermilion Bird Guard, with you as the commander."

Li Feng looked at the earnest Sikong Yu: "Provided that I marry into your Sikong family?"

Sikong Yu, despite the implied mockery in Li Feng’s words, wasn’t annoyed. Instead, she walked to Li Feng’s side: "Li Feng, my Sikong family needs a reason, but I can assure you, marrying in is merely a formality."

"As long as this great battle ends, as long as Ancestor Dragon City stands, and you and I survive, it won’t be you marrying in, but me marrying into the Li Family."

Li Feng looked at the serious Sikong Yu and suddenly rose close to her, causing Sikong Yu to be startled by his abrupt action, but she did not avoid and met Li Feng’s gaze.

"An expedient measure?"

"Yes, an expedient measure."

"As they say, a true man can adapt flexibly. Even Han Xin once suffered humiliation under someone’s crotch, yet it didn’t affect the fact that he became a military genius."

Li Feng scrutinized Sikong Yu’s pretty face: "Your expedient measure sounds indeed tempting, winning you, the beauty, and getting the full support of your first-class family, the Sikong family, this future is indeed limitless."

"But, you overlook one thing, your father isn’t you, and the Sikong family won’t have the same mind as you. I, an outsider, and a son-in-law, how could I command respect? Even if I, with your so-called Vermilion Bird Guard, accomplish unprecedented achievements, they won’t be credited to me."

"That would just be achievements attributed to the Sikong family."

"Even your father may not be able to go against the will of the entire family."

As Li Feng spoke, Sikong Yu’s face grew colder because she knew that what Li Feng said wasn’t impossible.

"So, are you planning not to return?"

Li Feng said indifferently: "I just don’t want to live under someone else’s shelter. What I, Li Feng, want, I will fight for myself, not rely on others’ charity, understand?"

"Moreover, you better return to First Line Pass immediately."

Sikong Yu looked coldly at Li Feng: "I won’t go back, I must stay and see how you achieve your so-called goals."

Li Feng looked at the obstinate Sikong Yu: "You won’t go back?"

"Not going back is fine too, after all, the Fox Clan showed up at the Demon Clan camp, and that Lion Commander even made a wild declaration today that they would break the pass in three days, I suppose they are just bluffing."

"What did you say?"

Sure enough, upon hearing what Li Feng said, Sikong Yu immediately threw her previous little temper behind her.