The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron
Chapter 1239 - Chapter 1239 Chapter 1238 Zhou Mengs Plan

Chapter 1239: Chapter 1238: Zhou Meng’s Plan Chapter 1239: Chapter 1238: Zhou Meng’s Plan Han Luoyun could tell that among the Spirit Source experts Fang Lin had brought, others were acceptable, but the one named Zhou Meng, a third-level Spirit Source expert, was obviously reluctant to be commanded by Fang Lin. His expression even conveyed sheer indifference towards Fang Lin.

Upon hearing Han Luoyun’s comment, Fang Lin nodded, “Indeed, they are not easy to command, but the Sect Master need not worry, I have my own ways to handle these fellows.”

Han Luoyun hummed in response, “Since you say so, I won’t say much more.”

Fang Lin suddenly remembered he had not seen Han Yinyue and Han Xiaoxing among the people from Purple Mist Sect who had come to welcome them, so he asked directly, “Why haven’t I seen Yinyue and Xiaoxing girls?”

Han Luoyun answered, “I’ve already sent them away from Qian Country. They will only return after the situation between the two fronts becomes clearer.”

Fang Lin was not too surprised by this. If he were Han Luoyun, he would also have sent Han Yinyue and Han Xiaoxing away from Qian Country. If they stayed, and the Seven Seas and the three sect attacked, anything could happen.

Afterward, Han Luoyun and Fang Lin entered Qian Capital, where Yang Jianye was already hosting a banquet for Zhou Meng and the other five Spirit Source experts.

However, Yang Jianye’s face was rather grim. As emperor, he toasted Zhou Meng and exchanged pleasantries, only to be snubbed by Zhou Meng, who sat there drinking on his own, causing Yang Jianye great embarrassment.

The many strong members of the royal family also looked angry, but they dared not act rashly. After all, Zhou Meng was a Spirit Source expert and not someone they could afford to offend.

Yang Jianye also knew that his status as emperor meant nothing in the eyes of these experts. Spirit Source experts had their pride and dignity, and it was improbable they would lower themselves to engage in empty pleasantries with him.

Yang Jianye took a deep breath and held back, but it made the atmosphere of the banquet somewhat awkward.

When Fang Lin and Han Luoyun arrived, they immediately sensed something was off inside the room and, seeing the grim expressions on Yang Jianye and the royal family strongmen, they guessed some of what had happened.

Fang Lin glanced at Zhou Meng sitting there drinking and said nothing further, seating himself with Han Luoyun.

“Your Majesty, may I ask if you’ve been in contact with Yun Country and Meng Kingdom?” Fang Lin asked Yang Jianye.

Yang Jianye nodded, “We’ve already made contact. The royal families of both Yun Country and Meng Kingdom stated they would advance and retreat together with Qian Country.”

Fang Lin slightly frowned, “Have the experts from the Upper Three Countries already reached Yun Country and Meng Kingdom?”

Yang Jianye said, “It seems they have not yet arrived.”

Fang Lin inwardly sighed. It seemed his guess was indeed correct.

On his way to Qian Country, Fang Lin had already speculated that he was in charge of defending Qian Country, while Qing Nation and Yuan Country had both promised to send people to defend the other two countries.

But now Fang Lin had arrived, and the people from Qing Nation and Yuan Country were still not here.

Logically speaking, since his journey from the Ancient Pill Court was the farthest, the experts from Qing Nation and Yuan Country should have arrived in Yun and Meng Kingdoms much earlier.

However, the absence of the experts from Qing Nation and Yuan Country indicated that these nations didn’t place much importance on this matter. The experts they promised to send might arrive at any uncertain time.

No one knew when the Seven Seas and the three sect would attack the Lower Three Kingdoms. What if they attacked in the next few days? If the experts from Yun Country and Meng Kingdom hadn’t arrived, how would they withstand the assault?

And once Yun Country and Meng Kingdom fell, even if Qian Country had Fang Lin and these Spirit Source experts to defend it, they would be hard-pressed to hold their ground and would likely face the most difficult situation.

“I can only hope that the experts from Yuan Country and Qing Nation arrive soon,” Fang Lin thought to himself. With the limited manpower he had, he could barely manage to defend Qian Country, and he was powerless to help the other two countries.

Just then, Zhou Meng suddenly said, “Lord Fang, I have a suggestion.”

Fang Lin responded with a smile, “Elder Zhou, please speak your mind.”

Zhou Meng then said, “Since the experts from Yuan Country and Qing Nation have not arrived yet, why not concentrate all the Martial Artists above the Spirit Vein level from Yun Country and Meng Kingdom in Qian Country, abandon Yun and Meng Kingdoms, and merely defend Qian Country.”

Upon hearing this, many present furrowed their brows.

Without changing his expression, Fang Lin asked, “Elder Zhou, I’m afraid such an action might cause dissatisfaction in Meng and Yun Countries.”

Zhou Meng snorted lightly, “So what if they are dissatisfied? The Lower Three Kingdoms are nothing more than a superfluous existence. When it’s time to abandon them, they should be abandoned. I suspect that the experts from Yuan Country and Qing Nation will not go to Yun Country and Meng Kingdom. Those two countries have indeed been given up by the Upper Three Countries. Instead of letting the Spirit Vein experts from those countries go to waste, we should gather them here and let us command and direct them. At least, we can ensure that Qian Country doesn’t run into any major problems.”

As he spoke, the expressions of the Qian Country Martial Artists, including Han Luoyun, became quite unhappy. Zhou Meng was too blunt, outright stating that the Lower Three Kingdoms were disposable, and his words made the people of Qian Country uncomfortable. Simply because they were born in the Lower Three Kingdoms, should they be considered expendable? Why should they accept that?

Fang Lin remained silent, pondering over Zhou Meng’s words.

If one disregards other factors, Zhou Meng’s suggestion is indeed feasible, and it even seems like a good idea.

If Yuan Country and Qing Nation really hadn’t sent anyone, then Yun Country and Meng Kingdom would definitely not hold.

Rather than letting the Spirit Vein experts of these two countries suffer losses in vain, it’s better to bring them to Qian Country to strengthen its defenses.

However, by doing so, it would mean giving up Yun and Meng Kingdoms entirely, leaving the remaining people there as lambs to the slaughter in the hands of the Seven Seas and the three sect, to be dealt with as they please.

Although the Seven Seas and the three sect might not go so far as to kill everyone in those countries, massive casualties would certainly be inevitable.

“Lord Fang, I have another thing to say, but I fear it might put you in a difficult position,” Zhou Meng added, noticing Fang Lin’s silence.

“If it’s going to make things difficult for me, then perhaps you shouldn’t say it, Elder Zhou,” Fang Lin said, his tone neutral.

Zhou Meng narrowed his eyes but seemingly ignored Fang Lin’s last remark, standing up to say, “Instead of wasting resources on these useless Lower Three Kingdoms, Lord Fang might want to consider collecting all materials from Yun, Meng, and Qian Kingdoms and take them back to the Ancient Pill Court to hand over to the Pill Alliance, thus minimizing losses. In addition to resources, weapons, treasures, and anything of value must be taken away and absolutely not left for the Seven Seas and three sect.”

Fang Lin’s face revealed a cold smile, while the others from Qian Country, including Han Luoyun, had their expressions turn dark.

What was this all for? The people from the Seven Seas and the three sect hadn’t even arrived yet, and this old fellow was already thinking about gathering the materials and treasures of Yun, Meng, and Qian Kingdoms? Were you here to defend the Lower Three Kingdoms or to plunder them?