Chapter 1208: The Smoke of War Rises 19

ully investigated my mother's case, but I believe you all understand the situation. Do you truly believe she betrayed the clan, or was it someone else who orchestrated this You know better than anyone...What means

Feng Lingxi lowered her head and asked, but she didn't stop her movements.

Carefully examine the body to determine that the time of death was within an hour, and the poison is likely arsenic or a similar highly toxic substance.

"Your Highness, please look at Du Yu's leg yourself."

Ye Xi secretly glanced at the king. Thankfully, he wasn't angry; he just frowned. However, what he said was the truth, and the king wouldn't be angry.

Feng Ling Xi only then discovered that Du Yue's legs and arms were severely injured. Looking at the wounds, it seemed like something had been stabbed into them with great force, and there was even a follow-up strike.

What are you doing

Feng Lingxi asked Dugu Cheng, but seeing him frown and avert his eyes, she left.

"You sure went all out there, what did he do to you"

"This Du Yue is lying, and so are these people. They spread false rumors to us, angering the prince, which is why they are treated this way. I intended to scare them, but who knew they were so easily frightened."

Ye Xi timidly glanced at the King. The King's ferocity this morning had truly scared him.

"This kind of person is truly incorrigible."

Feng Lingxi rose to her feet, looking at Dugu City, "Take the bodies out and burn them all."

Du Gucheng raised his hand and watched as the soldiers carried the bodies out. He then said, "There's still one bandit alive, but I'm afraid he has no hope of returning."

"My lord, do you think Zhou Mu would kill him"

Who is Zhou Mu

Feng Lingxi was full of doubts, and Ye Xi hurriedly said, "It's the military advisor in the village. Today, Yu Feng led the way. He talked about the situation in the village. The lord told him to go back and report, saying that Zhou Mu should meet the princess. Now all these people are dead. My subordinate is worried that Yu Feng will also be killed by Zhou Mu."

Then what are we waiting for, let's take our troops and go. This Zhou Mu should be seen, even if he can't be seen, he must be eradicated.

This is getting late, they'll probably all be gone soon.

"Assemble thirty thousand troops to besiege."

Feng Yu Mo hurriedly responded, only then did Dugu Cheng look at Feng Ling Xi.

"Xi'er, do you think Zhou Mu would come to see you for the sake of the villagers in the village"

"According to what Yu Feng said, it's possible Zhou Mu will see me, but there's also a chance that this week Zhou Mu will kill Yu Feng. Strengthen your guard, let's go. I don't think he'll leave the village easily."

The location of that counterfeit was very well-hidden, and it was also located in the mountains, making it difficult to attack. Coupled with this week's weapons developed by Zhou Mu, I fear that a strong assault would result in heavy losses for us.

"Firearms are the most ruthless, with great power. If this really came to blows, we would definitely be at a disadvantage."

Dugu City nodded, "First, surround the village. We'll see Zhou Mu's reaction then."

Thirty thousand troops were quickly assembled. Dugu City and Feng Lingxi went together to the location of the mountain stronghold, stationed around it without any intention of attacking.

In the counterfeit market.

Zhou Mu learned about Yu Feng's situation, Wu Luo was planning to evacuate. Zhou Mu disagreed. After all, his things were here. If they left, it would be like giving everything they had to Du Gucheng. He wasn't willing to do that.

"Big brother, this battle may not be unwinnable."

Zhou Mu opened her mouth, her pretty face radiating confidence between her brows.

Although Dugu City has 500,000 soldiers at his command, the weapons we have in our hands can level Linxi County if we fight.

"If we really came to blows, it would be tantamount to violence against our purpose. Five hundred thousand troops, not five thousand." Their forces combined were less than ten thousand, how could they possibly win against Dugu City's massive army They had only been preparing for such a short time.

"So, what you're saying is that you don't want to fight"

Of course not, we can't just go head-to-head.

Ulo got up and paced anxiously.

"Report, soldiers were found at the mountain pass, about fifty thousand of them."

Upon hearing of an army of fifty thousand, Wu Luo's face paled.

"Yu Feng, you go for a run and see what this Dugu City means"

Zhou Mugang had just opened his mouth when Wu Luo stopped him, "Second brother, are you really going to meet Dugu City I heard that this person is very difficult to deal with. Back then, when he quelled the bandits around here, he was extremely ruthless."

"He didn't say it was Yu Feng who came to find us, but that his princess wanted to see us Then we should meet her. Maybe things aren't as bad as we imagine."

Zhou Mu's answer left Ulu hesitating. He looked at the other two heads of the house and asked, "Third brother, Fourth brother, what do you think"

"Just do as Second Brother said, he's right. If we leave now, we'll lose too much. It's not worth it. Let's first check the situation and see what they want. Maybe we can avoid fighting altogether."

Wu Luo nodded, "Okay, let Yu Feng go ask."

Even though things have gotten this bad, let's take a look first.

"Big brother, I'm going to the lab to get some things ready."

Zhou Mu left, and Ulu hurriedly instructed others to strengthen their defenses, keeping a close eye on Dugu City's army and reporting any developments immediately.

"Do you think Muzhen will really kill Yufeng this week"

Dugu Cheng suddenly asked, looking at Xi'er staring at the location of the mountain fortress. As she said, she was really too worried.

These things, he could just do them, but Xi'er insisted on doing them herself.

“This is hard to say, it depends on Zhou Mu's own thoughts. If we fight, we may not be able to beat him, but there’s also a possibility he will fear the gunpowder in my hands. If I were to blow up his base, then if we really did fight, they would become sitting ducks.”

"My Lord, Yu Feng has arrived."

Ye Xi saw Yu Feng's figure and hurriedly reported. When the soldiers saw Yu Feng who suddenly appeared, they immediately drew their swords and pointed at him. Yu Feng was frightened and his face turned pale. He hurriedly shouted, "I... I'm here to deliver a message."

"Let him come over."

Dugu City opened his mouth, and Feng Jing was frightened to walk in front of Dugu City. Looking at the situation in front of him, he swallowed again and again.

"Prince Chen, my second master asked me to ask you, what are your intentions"

"Upon seeing Zhou Mu, we had a detailed discussion."

Dugu City looked at Yu Feng's timid gaze, "Didn't I already tell you, how come, didn't you tell them"

"I told them, but the head honcho and the second-in-command insisted I come ask you myself. I have no choice, so here I am."

"Tell Zhou Mu that we wish to see him, and have him come here to meet with me."

Yu Feng hurriedly responded and ran back to the mountain stronghold.

"Master, the Prince of Chen said to send the second-in-command to see him. They came here to see the second-in-command."

"Are you really coming for me"

Zhou Mu cupped the tea and took a sip, carefully considering it for a moment, then rose to his feet.

"Big brother, I'm going to take a look."

Wu hurried forward to stop him, “Big brother, are you really going What if this is a trap What should we do”

Since they want to see me, they wouldn't kill me just before a meeting.

Zhou Mu had someone get him a bomb, and he put it on. If this really came to blows, he would detonate the bomb, taking Dugu City down with him. He wouldn't be at fault either way.

"Big brother, if you hear the sound of an explosion, take your brothers and leave. That means I've already met my end, so protecting your brothers' lives is most important."

"What If that's really the case, I'll fight them to the death with my brothers." outside the door. Feng Lingxi opened her eyes, and Wan'er was also awakened."Wan'er, be good."Feng Lingxi soothed her, patted her, and told her not to be afraid.Wan'er was just a child, nestled in Fe...