Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains
Chapter 841 - 841: 368, Consecutive Conquest of 7 Cities, The Reality and Illusion of the Chan Sect (Part 2)_2

If Hou Yuxiao's aura is grand and domineering, then Yu Liuli is like a gentle spring breeze. He lightly stepped forward, first quietly dissolving the aura that enveloped Wu Yuan, and then, to the much younger Hou Yuxiao, he gently bowed and apologized...

A fleeting trace of admiration flashed in the depths of Hou Yuxiao's eyes, and he glanced at Wu Yuan hiding behind him, speaking softly: "In the future, think more before you speak; not everyone is as approachable as I am. Do you think that with a mere 300,000 Earthshade Monastic Soldiers from Pengkang County, you can preserve your dog life?"

In his last sentence, Hou Yuxiao deliberately infused a sliver of Martial Spirit shadow force, the oppressive aura of the Sub-saint Realm of Martial Arts instantly overwhelmed Wu Yuan, who had just been defiant, now hiding behind Yu Liuli, pale with fright.

Seeing Buddha Lord Yu Liuli in front of him, even slightly retreating under Hou Yuxiao's aura, Wu Yuan finally realized that not far away, Hou Yuxiao was not just someone who had faced Fahai World Honored One in battle; he was a genuine Sub-Saint of Martial Dao!

In all the world, only Saints stand above them, yet he, merely a Martial Artist of the Yinyang Boundary, spoke arrogantly to a top martial dao figure; such recklessness is surely the way to court death anywhere.

"Master of Hou Family, Hexi and my Leiyin Temple are neighbors; our development over the years is evident, but it's known that 'a tree that excels in the forest is sure to be shaken by the wind.' Although Hexi is strong, to the east is Wuwei King Hou Jing growing in wings, and to the west, Rakshasa Holy Sect bolstered by a strong army. We are caught in between and should help each other, defending against external enemies. Why engage in disputes like clams and sandpipers?"

Hou Yuxiao narrowed his eyes, looking at Yu Liuli, gradually smiling, clapping his hands, and nodding: "Not bad, you understand things clearly from both east and west, but you still left something unsaid, right?"

"I do not know, please enlighten me, Master of Hou Family."

"Now Shi Tian Buddha is seriously injured and not showing up, with the four Holy Land masters eyeing greedily. It's a time of internal strife and external threats; if not for this, would Hexi have managed to stay beside your Leiyin Temple for four years, right?"

Yu Liuli's pupils condensed sharply, though he tried to disguise it, the panic flashing across his face was clearly caught by Hou Yuxiao.

"Wuwei King's wings are growing, but he's focused on Xuzhou; Rakshasa Holy Sect is strong, yet most efforts are dedicated to Bingzhou. During your Leiyin Temple's time of internal and external distress, such a heaven-sent opportunity, if Mr. Hou doesn't seize it, wouldn't it be against divine justice!"

...

"Did you hear that?"

"Is the Buddha seriously injured, true or false?"

"The four Holy Land masters eyeing greedily, what does it mean..."

"Is what Hou Yuxiao said true?"

"If he can fight Fahai World Honored One, he probably wouldn't bother lying, right?"

"Look at the honored one's reaction, and you'll know."

...

Hearing the whispers of Earthshade Monastic Soldiers behind him, Yu Liuli suddenly woke and realized Hou Yuxiao's words were intentionally spoken for others to hear. He quickly reacted with anger, rebutting: "Hou Clan rose from obscurity, I initially thought Master of Hou Family was an upright person, yet didn't expect he would engage in such nonsense, using small tricks to confuse hearts."

"Buddha seriously injured, four Holy Land masters eyeing greedily, if it is true, then why is the Master of Hou still focusing on my Pengkang County, wouldn't leading troops directly to conquer Jianye Prefecture City be quicker?"

Hou Yuxiao's expression paused, staring at Yu Liuli for more than ten breaths, eventually saying nothing, merely snorting coldly and turned back to the camp.

Seeing his reaction, Yu Liuli's expression immediately relaxed significantly, turning to look at the soldiers on the city wall, lightly laughing, deliberately raising his voice: "To think about Hou Yuxiao, dignifiedly the Lord of Hexi, resorting to such underhanded tactics, is truly laughable. With all of you guarding, the Hexi army dreaming of conquering Pengkang County is pure fantasy!"

"Hahaha, indeed, mere Hexi, not worth fearing."

"Just wait for reinforcements to arrive, we will drive away these Hexi traitors!"

"With the honored one here, Pengkang is surely safe."

...…

Three miles from the East Gate, Hexi camp

Hou Yuxiao heard the sounds from outside, realizing the morale of the defending army was rising, and his expression gradually became somber.

Yu Liuli's last words accurately struck at his heart.

The reason why he's still here now, is simply because he's not sure inside.

From Yu Liuli's earlier reaction, he could basically confirm that five years ago at the Battle of Wanglong Mountain, Shi Tian was definitely hurt by Lin Xuangan's final move.

The issue is how badly hurt, he does not know.

Simply from the fact that the four Holy Land masters haven't yet taken action, it is certain Shi Tian isn't completely without counter power. This is a Martial Dao Saint, less than twenty can be found in all the world, even if gravely injured and dying, as long as the very last breath isn't drawn, perhaps, none would dare to be negligent.

"Family Head, why waste time here, with 300,000 Red Flame Army pressing on, and Family Head's divine might, taking Pengkang is no effort. I reckon it's better to start the siege directly and worry about it later!"

Though Hong Kui has broken the Boundary's cultivation, his strategic ability is lacking, with his words falling, the three brothers of the Gao Family inside the tent immediately shook their heads, evidently they perceived far more than Hong Kui.

"Senior Hong Kui, the Family Head with troops can break the city, you know it, I know it, presumably Buddha Lord Yu Liuli in Pengkang County knows it too, yet he still continues defending. I think Yu Liuli probably has something to rely on, rashly attacking the city, is unwise!"