Food System in Cultivation World-Chapter 489 - 452

The sun began to slant in the hour of Shen.

Chen Xu, Feng Yuanbai, and Wu Zhengze had been discussing matters in the small living room of a wooden house for two full hours.

Of course, while two hours seemed "long," when it came to the gigantic affair they were deliberating over, it was honestly too short.

A world-changing decision was comprehensively planned out with just two hours of discussion.

Was this arrogance or recklessness?

Wu Zhengze once suggested that Chen Xu should stay longer in Xiaowan Village, at least until the news of Chen Xu’s return had yet to spread extensively, giving him and Feng Yuanbai some time to leverage their connections and mobilize forces.

To break through this situation, it mustn’t rely solely on the strength of one or a few individuals.

Regarding this, Feng Yuanbai held a similar view and said:

"Exactly, Xu, you have not avoided people upon returning home; even if they want to make a move against you, they’ll have to bide their time.

You can also come to Yunjiang Prefecture, appear publicly, socialize with friends.

You can visit your mentors, such as Prefect Ding or Educational Director Su... or local celebrities like Master Shu Yun.

Study, compose poems, hold literary gatherings, delay as much time as possible.

We should take this opportunity to contact various levels; first and foremost, we must find Wen the Great Scholar to clarify the ruler’s side and rescue him, using this legitimacy as our banner.

Xu, with your current reputation, as soon as you stand up, you will be the greatest support.

Led by you and Li Yanqing, Li the Great Scholar will surface, along with contacts from Ziwei Academy and scholars from various places...

Also, as I know, Grand General Dou Yufeng of the Western Army once received significant favors from Wen the Great Scholar.

Grand General Guo Hanyang, who guards the Merfolk Abyss, has a deep grudge with Liu Shao; West King Su State’s successor, Princess Yuyang, harbors resentment towards Your Majesty..."

Feng Yuanbai detailed the influential figures across the realm, disclosing many secrets as if listing a treasure trove.

Which individuals could be persuaded, which ones should be avoided, and which must be striven for, he described crystal clearly.

Listening till this point, Wu Zhengze’s gaze at him turned a bit uncertain.

When Feng Yuanbai finally finished speaking, Wu Zhengze couldn’t help but ask:

"Lord Feng, you wouldn’t have been harboring rebellious thoughts all along, would you?"

Feng Yuanbai laughed heartily and drank another cup of Intoxicated Spirit Wine.

Today, he drank excessively, making his face glow red, sweat layering his forehead.

Yet, his eyes shone bright like the spark on a barren field; he drunkenly glanced sideways and sipped wine, saying:

"Instructor Wu, you’ve really got it wrong.

What do you mean by harboring rebellious thoughts?

Not at all, this is merely complying with destiny! Hahaha..."

"Complying with destiny," indeed, a splendid remark.

Wu Zhengze laughed once more, pouring himself another drink, joining Feng Yuanbai in a toast.

Then Chen Xu spoke: "Since we comply with destiny, I shall head straight to the Jade Capital."

"Xu!" Feng and Wu exclaimed in surprise.

Under Feng Yuanbai and Wu Zhengze’s astonished and disapproving stares, Chen Xu also poured a drink.

He said: "I understand Brother Feng’s wish for me to visit friends in Yunjiang Prefecture.

First, it is to delay time, second, is to draw attention, naturally also partly to safeguard me.

After all, in Yunjiang Prefecture, it would be harder for any outsiders to take action against me than elsewhere.

But if attention is what we seek, what place could be better than the Jade Capital Celestial City?"

He sighed softly: "Yunjiang Prefecture, ultimately, is just too remote."

"But heading to the Jade Capital Celestial City, wouldn’t that be walking into a trap?" Wu Zhengze promptly replied.

Chen Xu chuckled: "Walking into a trap is exactly what I intend!

Master, I’m not afraid to face certain people; I’m only afraid of those who don’t come at all.

If they act with extreme caution, unwilling to make a move directly, I would find it burdensome to even know where to find them."

Then he turned to Feng Yuanbai and said:

"Brother Feng, in warfare, swiftness is crucial; success comes from secrecy.

’Tis true, failure to act reveals one’s vulnerabilities."

Indeed, swiftness is crucial, and he spoke not a word wrong.

However, all this has a prerequisite.

Feng Yuanbai looked at Chen Xu with eyes as complicated as starlight.

He spoke solemnly: "Xu, you speak no false words.

One consideration: entering Jade Capital personally, drawing the world’s eyes, provoking your opponents’ actions, must be done with a force strong enough to overturn all.

Otherwise..."

Chen Xu smiled faintly: "Brother Feng, Master, on the Yuan Cang River, I once subdued dragons and reversed waves."

During that time, he relied on the power of the Dragon Soaring Pill.

Though now he’s without the Dragon Soaring Pill, his cultivation has rapidly progressed.

Another time, he may yet replicate that same divine power.

Feng Yuanbai’s hand paused slightly in its rubbing of a wine cup.

Chen Xu regarded him, raising his cup towards him:

"Brother Feng came seeking me, already calculating my battle prowess, waiting for these words from me.

Brother Feng, is this not so?"

Feng Yuanbai fell silent again.

Certain matters, Chen Xu might express or initiate, but as a close friend, even with deep bonds, Feng Yuanbai dared not mention.

Thus, Feng Yuanbai could only take care multiple times, probing gradually.

Indeed, he bore no malice towards Chen Xu.

He meticulously probed, aiming to understand Chen Xu’s intentions while solidifying his own resolve.