Chapter 820: Army Camp
Zhang Yuelu’s figure appeared on the light screen.
Judging from the background, she seemed to be aboard a flying ship, likely not an ordinary one, but the Yinglong Warship.
They skipped formalities. Zhang Yuelu asked directly, “How’s the situation on your end?”
Qi Xuansu gave her a brief recount of his experiences.
Zhang Yuelu’s first reaction mirrored Qi Xuansu’s. “Are you incompatible with flying ships or what?”
Having weathered too many storms, both were numb to such minor misfortunes. There was no relief in surviving and no lingering fear, just more stories to tell.
“I really think so,” Qi Xuansu replied.
Zhang Yuelu’s second reaction also aligned with his. “Why would the flying ship take a route through Izumo Province? There’s definitely something off here.”
Qi Xuansu said, “I thought the same and already discussed it with Li Changge. He was very clear in denying the Li family’s involvement. What do you think?”
Zhang Yuelu paused to ponder before replying, “I agree. The Taiping Sect, or rather, the Li family, lacks motive. If anything, the Zhang family has more reason to sabotage the campaign. My granduncles aren’t exactly benevolent elders. Being forced to back down this time may well push them to strike back. I alone already pose a threat to the main branch of the Zhang family, let alone adding you to the picture. So I suppose eliminating one of us will be the safer bet.
“There’s also the Yao family. Madam Qi is the seventh sibling, while the Earthly Preceptor is the oldest sibling. There are still five other siblings who have either died or retired. But their children are all in their prime and by no means mediocre. Many of them are Sages. How would they view you? They might think you’re taking what should’ve been theirs. After all, the Yao family has limited resources, so what you take only means that much less for others. Yao Pei might not be lacking anything, but whether the rest can get their fill is another matter.
“Not to mention, you’ve clashed with a fair share of scions—the Qi family from Shuzhou, the Wang family from Borneo, and the Yan family from Wuzhou. Once things escalate, the original cause of conflict becomes irrelevant. What matters is the size of the threat. As you grow in power, you pose more of a threat to them, and they will become potential enemies with clear motives.”