Chapter 299 Chapter 299: EvildoerTranslator: Sparrow Translations Editor: Sparrow TranslationsHalf a month later, Quicksand Island . A stockaded village was on fire and thick clouds of black smoke billowed towards the skies . Xu Ting gazed at the refugees under his charge and singled out the strong men before rearranging them into new groups . He was satisfied with how it all went smoothly . With Lu Jia, the spy, by his side, Xu Ting led a sweeping operation across the surrounding islands . There was an overwhelming amount of gold and silver . Most importantly, the ex-pirates of Heiguan Island clashed with members of their old brethren in a bid to prove their new loyalties . To date, the refugees numbered 2,000 with more than 300 able-bodied men among them . These men were not in the best of shapes but they were fearless . With enough food and the right amount of training, they could become a formidable force . Also, having killed a few rebellious refugee leaders, Xu Ting had managed to inspire fear among the men . They would not cause any trouble for now . "My lord…"Guo Kuixing stood behind him and spoke gingerly . "My lord is merciful for sparing the refugees . But we do not have enough supplies to support all of them!""I know!"Xu Ting nodded to himself . He understood that things had reached a limit . It was indeed a large burden for the Golden Lake Prefecture to support thousands more . Besides, the goods offered by Lu Jia and his surrendered band of pirate leaders were running out too . The pirate headquarters was a location of utmost importance . The pirates would not give it up so easily . Also, the pirates might relocate their headquarters if they receive news of the army invasion . This would make things even more troublesome . "This operation to wipe out the pirates of the Golden Court Lake might be tedious, but I see it as an opportunity to train my soldiers!"Xu Ting was exhausted but there was fire in his eyes . "I am the only commander in this vast lake . I call the shots . I get to decide who lives and who dies… . when the purge is complete, my reputation will reach new heights . "Of course, at this point, both the men and equipment were at their breaking points . They all needed rest . Thus, Xu Ting spoke to his second-in-command . "Don't worry, I understand the gravity of the situation . Tell the boats to retreat!"Xu Ting's forces had seized many boats and he had to send them in batches, but the distance they had to travel was not too far . It was all manageable . Xu Ting noticed that his subordinates still looked worried . " . . . Father promised me that he would give us land, housing and supplies . I think it will be enough to help all these people settle down!"Having heard that the arrangements had received the blessings of the Prefecture Minister, the men were somewhat a.s.suaged . Who knew that Xu Ting was, in fact, laughing coldly to himself . The families of the surrendered pirates were going to be hostages . He would never have to worry about them going against him . This military operation had given him a better understanding of the situation . He had also become more well-versed in naval warfare . The next time, he would definitely put in more effort and request for reinforcements from his clan . He would have to win a watershed victory and gain unparalleled influence in the area!"Time waits for no man indeed…"Xu Ting gave a deep sigh and gazed at the setting sun . . . . In the capital city of Da Chu . An imperial manor . This was not a prince's manor, but its gates were large and imposing, its gardens vast and deep . Guards patrolled the manor grounds in a solemn manner . It was comparable to any of the princes' manors . In the whole of Da Chu, only one clan wielded such power . It was the family of the Prime Minister of Chu, w.a.n.g Qiao . w.a.n.g Qiao was born to a prominent clan and was bright from a young age . He had joined the civil service as a junior official and in the span of 20 years, rose to his position as the premier official . The late emperor had been a despot who immersed himself in wine and woman . He had died at a relatively young age, and w.a.n.g Qiao became the regent for his successor . w.a.n.g Qiao dropped his image as a loyal subject when he ascended to the regency and had built up a court faction loyal to himself . He had also colluded with the corrupt eunuchs and ladies of the harem so as to secure his grip on power . At the beginning of the year, the royal court had decreed that w.a.n.g Qiao was exempt from the full rites of greeting the emperor and could carry a sword to court . This was an exceptional privilege and was a testament to his unparalleled influence . "Haha . . . drink up beauty!"In the back garden, a band was playing a soothing melody . A lady with skin as fair as white jade and a slim waist was performing a song and dance . It was a very precious sight indeed . She was draped in only translucent silk, which accentuated her perfect figure . Her features conveyed various expressions of love and longing . Even the serving ladies standing around were intoxicated . w.a.n.g Qiao sat in the prime seat and raised a wine cup . He looked to be in his fifties and had a graceful and unusual aura about him . His eyes were lit up as he watched the performance . "Thank you, My Lord!"The beauty stepped forward elegantly and received the cup with her slender fingers . She then drained the cup in a swift movement . Some of the wine escaped her lips and formed a t.i.tillating streak by her mouth . w.a.n.g Qiao was enthralled . "My life becomes much more colourful with such a beauty like you by my side, Beauty She!"w.a.n.g Qiao was about to continue with his frivolous activities when his housekeeper rushed in . "My lord!"Seeing that w.a.n.g Qiao's expression had turned unpleasant, the housekeeper fell to the floor in a hurry . "Sorry for dampening your spirits, My Lord, but there is something very important that I need to report!"The housekeeper produced a written report . As w.a.n.g Qiao read it, his face turned a turbulent shade and he slammed a fist on the table . "How dare this Imperial Censor!"The Imperial Censors had supervisory roles and could report directly to the emperor . The role was officially not a high-ranking one, but in truth, the Imperial Censors had much authority . This particular Imperial Censor was named Hai Qing and had submitted a report detailing the eight major crimes of w.a.n.g Qiao . The accusations were very well substantiated and w.a.n.g Qiao was actually afraid . His fear quickly turned into rage . However, the report would never reach the emperor because w.a.n.g Qiao had intercepted it . w.a.n.g Qiao was angry indeed and he thirsted for blood . w.a.n.g Qiao might not be a king, but his wrath was a thing to behold . The servants all fell to the ground and prostrated before him . Even Beauty She was trembling . "Hehe . . . Hai Qing? An eloquent writer indeed!"As w.a.n.g Qiao calmed himself down, he broke out into a laugh . "Men, send my personal guards to detain him and throw him into prison . Cut out his ligaments and tear out his tongue…""My Lord!"The housekeeper was shaken . He was a loyal and fairly capable adviser to w.a.n.g Qiao and spoke up . "Throughout history, the Imperial Censors have never been punished for their reports . If you want to deal with him, you should grant him another appointment and relocate him so that he will no longer enjoy the immunity of his position . When the time comes, you can deal with him any way you want!""You have a point, but am I to listen to you?"w.a.n.g Qiao knew that his previous order was an impulsive one and he had intended to correct it . However, hearing the housekeeper offer him the exact plan he had in mind, and being under the gaze of the various ladies surrounding him, he was not about to back down . The housekeeper broke out into a cold sweat . "No My Lord! I will carry out your orders!"'This housekeeper thinks that I will tolerate his insolence just because he is old…'As he watched the housekeeper retreat into the distance, an idea came into w.a.n.g Qiao's mind . 'I could use take this chance to test the waters . I want to know how many would dare to cross me!"In Fang Yuan's previous life, there was the famous Zhao Gao incident of fact distortion . Throughout history, the strategies of power consolidation remained largely similar to each other . w.a.n.g Qiao was planning to use an old trick from the book as well . After receiving the report, w.a.n.g Qiao was no longer in the mood for merrymaking, and he retired to his study . The musicians had already disbanded and went their separate ways, but Beauty She continued to stroll in the garden . Before long, she arrived at the edge of a lonely bamboo forest . There was a pavilion made entirely out of bamboo stalks . The workmans.h.i.+p was extremely fine and the pavilion remained cool even with the heat of summer . However, at this point, the pavilion was cold, and there was no one else in the surrounding area . Beauty She talked to the air . Her behaviour was secretive . "You are bold to sneak in here . . . are you not afraid of the repercussions from people dao and fate energy?"A soft ghostly voice broke out from nowhere . "Hehe . . . w.a.n.g Qiao is an unscrupulous person who is running out of luck . Why would I be afraid of him?"Beauty She laughed when she heard the reply . "What a stubborn person . If you are not afraid, why don't you reveal yourself?"The presence in the air was silent for a moment . "The rise of people dao is a major development . The holy beings of the demon race are beginning to understand the thread of thought . . . this is why you demons can reincarnate at the cost of their powers and longevity, and infiltrate the countries of men . This is to bring about the fall of humanity and prevent them from taking up the heaven's mandate . ""The previous mission involving the late emperor was a job well done . What about w.a.n.g Qiao this time?"Beauty She replied with a serious look . "For the sake of the demon race, I am willing to do anything . w.a.n.g Qiao is obsessed with wine and women . I think he will end up like the late emperor . . . it's funny how he isn't content with me alone and went to hook up with the empress . . . her race is well known for their cosmetics skills and even I am in awe of it!""Excellent, but he is still useful and you should keep him alive for now…"The voice in thin air continued to speak . "Now we should focus our efforts on goading w.a.n.g Qiao to usurp the throne . This would definitely trigger a huge civil war in Chu and lead to the destruction of humanity!!""Yes, I know!"There was a shudder in the air, and the presence was gone . Beauty She sighed in relief . These days, heaven's will had become more obvious . The tribulations of the demon race had increased, and the thunderclaps from the skies had grown more powerful . A band of G.o.ds from people dao and some traitorous demons were in collusion . It was a difficult time . The holy beings of the demon race had tried to read the fates and decided that it was unwise to go against them . Resistance was futile . Thus, the beings had come up with this plan to create internal conflict and destroy humanity from within . When demons reincarnated, they could become human . However, this came at the cost of half their cultivation and they would lose their demonic magic . Their longevity would also suffer . To achieve their goals and hide from their destiny, even the holy beings from the demon race had sacrificed much of their cultivation . This was the true master plan of the demon race . Not only in Chu, but Qi and Liang as well!
Chapter 299 EvildoerTranslator Sparrow Translations Editor Sparrow TranslationsHalf a month later, Quicksand Island . A stockaded village was on fire and thick clouds of black smoke billowed towards the skies . Xu Ting gazed at the refugees under his charge and singled out the strong men before rearranging them into new groups . He was satisfied with how it all went smoothly . With Lu Jia, the spy, by his side, Xu Ting led a sweeping operation across the surrounding islands . There was an overwhelming amount of gold and silver . Most importantly, the ex pirates of Heiguan Island clashed with members of their old brethren in a bid to prove their new loyalties . To date, the refugees numbered 2,000 with more than 300 able bodied men among them . These men were not in the best of shapes but they were fearless . With enough food and the right amount of training, they could become a formidable force . Also, having killed a few rebellious refugee leaders, Xu Ting had managed to inspire fear among the men . They would not cause any trouble for now . My lord Guo Kuixing stood behind him and spoke gingerly . My lord is merciful for sparing the refugees . But we do not have enough supplies to support all of them I know Xu Ting nodded to himself . He understood that things had reached a limit . It was indeed a large burden for the Golden Lake Prefecture to support thousands more . Besides, the goods offered by Lu Jia and his surrendered band of pirate leaders were running out too . The pirate headquarters was a location of utmost importance . The pirates would not give it up so easily . Also, the pirates might relocate their headquarters if they receive news of the army invasion . This would make things even more troublesome . This operation to wipe out the pirates of the Golden Court Lake might be tedious, but I see it as an opportunity to train my soldiers Xu Ting was exhausted but there was fire in his eyes . I am the only commander in this vast lake . I call the shots . I get to decide who lives and who dies . when the purge is complete, my reputation will reach new heights . Of course, at this point, both the men and equipment were at their breaking points . They all needed rest . Thus, Xu Ting spoke to his second in command . Don t worry, I understand the gravity of the situation . Tell the boats to retreat Xu Ting s forces had seized many boats and he had to send them in batches, but the distance they had to travel was not too far . It was all manageable . Xu Ting noticed that his subordinates still looked worried . . . . Father promised me that he would give us land, housing and supplies . I think it will be enough to help all these people settle down Having heard that the arrangements had received the blessings of the Prefecture Minister, the men were somewhat a.s.suaged . Who knew that Xu Ting was, in fact, laughing coldly to himself . The families of the surrendered pirates were going to be hostages . He would never have to worry about them going against him . This military operation had given him a better understanding of the situation . He had also become more well versed in naval warfare . The next time, he would definitely put in more effort and request for reinforcements from his clan . He would have to win a watershed victory and gain unparalleled influence in the area Time waits for no man indeed Xu Ting gave a deep sigh and gazed at the setting sun . . . . In the capital city of Da Chu . An imperial manor . This was not a prince s manor, but its gates were large and imposing, its gardens vast and deep . Guards patrolled the manor grounds in a solemn manner . It was comparable to any of the princes manors . In the whole of Da Chu, only one clan wielded such power . It was the family of the Prime Minister of Chu, w.a.n.g Qiao . w.a.n.g Qiao was born to a prominent clan and was bright from a young age . He had joined the civil service as a junior official and in the span of 20 years, rose to his position as the premier official . The late emperor had been a despot who immersed himself in wine and woman . He had died at a relatively young age, and w.a.n.g Qiao became the regent for his successor . w.a.n.g Qiao dropped his image as a loyal subject when he ascended to the regency and had built up a court faction loyal to himself . He had also colluded with the corrupt eunuchs and ladies of the harem so as to secure his grip on power . At the beginning of the year, the royal court had decreed that w.a.n.g Qiao was exempt from the full rites of greeting the emperor and could carry a sword to court . This was an exceptional privilege and was a testament to his unparalleled influence . Haha . . . drink up beauty In the back garden, a band was playing a soothing melody . A lady with skin as fair as white jade and a slim waist was performing a song and dance . It was a very precious sight indeed . She was draped in only translucent silk, which accentuated her perfect figure . Her features conveyed various expressions of love and longing . Even the serving ladies standing around were intoxicated . w.a.n.g Qiao sat in the prime seat and raised a wine cup . He looked to be in his fifties and had a graceful and unusual aura about him . His eyes were lit up as he watched the performance . Thank you, My Lord The beauty stepped forward elegantly and received the cup with her slender fingers . She then drained the cup in a swift movement . Some of the wine escaped her lips and formed a t.i.tillating streak by her mouth . w.a.n.g Qiao was enthralled . My life becomes much more colourful with such a beauty like you by my side, Beauty She w.a.n.g Qiao was about to continue with his frivolous activities when his housekeeper rushed in . My lord Seeing that w.a.n.g Qiao s expression had turned unpleasant, the housekeeper fell to the floor in a hurry . Sorry for dampening your spirits, My Lord, but there is something very important that I need to report The housekeeper produced a written report . As w.a.n.g Qiao read it, his face turned a turbulent shade and he slammed a fist on the table . How dare this Imperial Censor The Imperial Censors had supervisory roles and could report directly to the emperor . The role was officially not a high ranking one, but in truth, the Imperial Censors had much authority . This particular Imperial Censor was named Hai Qing and had submitted a report detailing the eight major crimes of w.a.n.g Qiao . The accusations were very well substantiated and w.a.n.g Qiao was actually afraid . His fear quickly turned into rage . However, the report would never reach the emperor because w.a.n.g Qiao had intercepted it . w.a.n.g Qiao was angry indeed and he thirsted for blood . w.a.n.g Qiao might not be a king, but his wrath was a thing to behold . The servants all fell to the ground and prostrated before him . Even Beauty She was trembling . Hehe . . . Hai Qing An eloquent writer indeed As w.a.n.g Qiao calmed himself down, he broke out into a laugh . Men, send my personal guards to detain him and throw him into prison . Cut out his ligaments and tear out his tongue My Lord The housekeeper was shaken . He was a loyal and fairly capable adviser to w.a.n.g Qiao and spoke up . Throughout history, the Imperial Censors have never been punished for their reports . If you want to deal with him, you should grant him another appointment and relocate him so that he will no longer enjoy the immunity of his position . When the time comes, you can deal with him any way you want You have a point, but am I to listen to you w.a.n.g Qiao knew that his previous order was an impulsive one and he had intended to correct it . However, hearing the housekeeper offer him the exact plan he had in mind, and being under the gaze of the various ladies surrounding him, he was not about to back down . The housekeeper broke out into a cold sweat . No My Lord I will carry out your orders This housekeeper thinks that I will tolerate his insolence just because he is old As he watched the housekeeper retreat into the distance, an idea came into w.a.n.g Qiao s mind . I could use take this chance to test the waters . I want to know how many would dare to cross me In Fang Yuan s previous life, there was the famous Zhao Gao incident of fact distortion . Throughout history, the strategies of power consolidation remained largely similar to each other . w.a.n.g Qiao was planning to use an old trick from the book as well . After receiving the report, w.a.n.g Qiao was no longer in the mood for merrymaking, and he retired to his study . The musicians had already disbanded and went their separate ways, but Beauty She continued to stroll in the garden . Before long, she arrived at the edge of a lonely bamboo forest . There was a pavilion made entirely out of bamboo stalks . The workmans.h.i.+p was extremely fine and the pavilion remained cool even with the heat of summer . However, at this point, the pavilion was cold, and there was no one else in the surrounding area . Beauty She talked to the air . Her behaviour was secretive . You are bold to sneak in here . . . are you not afraid of the repercussions from people dao and fate energy A soft ghostly voice broke out from nowhere . Hehe . . . w.a.n.g Qiao is an unscrupulous person who is running out of luck . Why would I be afraid of him Beauty She laughed when she heard the reply . What a stubborn person . If you are not afraid, why don t you reveal yourself The presence in the air was silent for a moment . The rise of people dao is a major development . The holy beings of the demon race are beginning to understand the thread of thought . . . this is why you demons can reincarnate at the cost of their powers and longevity, and infiltrate the countries of men . This is to bring about the fall of humanity and prevent them from taking up the heaven s mandate . The previous mission involving the late emperor was a job well done . What about w.a.n.g Qiao this time Beauty She replied with a serious look . For the sake of the demon race, I am willing to do anything . w.a.n.g Qiao is obsessed with wine and women . I think he will end up like the late emperor . . . it s funny how he isn t content with me alone and went to hook up with the empress . . . her race is well known for their cosmetics skills and even I am in awe of it Excellent, but he is still useful and you should keep him alive for now The voice in thin air continued to speak . Now we should focus our efforts on goading w.a.n.g Qiao to usurp the throne . This would definitely trigger a huge civil war in Chu and lead to the destruction of humanity Yes, I know There was a shudder in the air, and the presence was gone . Beauty She sighed in relief . These days, heaven s will had become more obvious . The tribulations of the demon race had increased, and the thunderclaps from the skies had grown more powerful . A band of G.o.ds from people dao and some traitorous demons were in collusion . It was a difficult time . The holy beings of the demon race had tried to read the fates and decided that it was unwise to go against them . Resistance was futile . Thus, the beings had come up with this plan to create internal conflict and destroy humanity from within . When demons reincarnated, they could become human . However, this came at the cost of half their cultivation and they would lose their demonic magic . Their longevity would also suffer . To achieve their goals and hide from their destiny, even the holy beings from the demon race had sacrificed much of their cultivation . This was the true master plan of the demon race . Not only in Chu, but Qi and Liang as well
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