World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 607 - 306: Gui Qinshao’s Destiny! (Important, Must Subscribe)_3

Chapter 607: 306: Gui Qinshao’s Destiny! (Important, Must Subscribe)_3

Gui Xingfu said, "Last time, the fire didn’t just destroy our fleet, but also Suo Lun’s fleet. And our defeat was entirely due to Suo Lun’s successful deception. Now with Suo Lun dead, Tianshui City is without a leader and will surely fall without a doubt."

Ling Ao asked, "Then where will our ships and navy come from?"

Gui Xingfu replied, "Luan Yang City, although the last great fire burned most of the Luan Yang City Fleet, assembling a hundred ships and ten thousand sailors is still not a problem. Zhi Li His Highness can intervene and borrow ten thousand sailors and a hundred ships from the Hai Family. Other coastal lords and cities, in order to curry favor with Zhi Li His Highness, will also lend some soldiers and ships—putting together more than thirty thousand sailors and three hundred ships in total. That will be more than enough to take back the Chaos Stone Island Salt Fields."

A wave of sorrow suddenly overwhelmed Ling Ao.

It was as if Luan Yang City had nothing to do with the recovery of the Chaos Stone Island Salt Fields. Tuli Yang, blinded by love, was utterly submissive to Turing Duo, complying with every wish. By waging war on the Chaos Stone Salt Field, Luan Yang City was once again made the scapegoat.

However, with over thirty thousand sailors and three hundred ships to take just the Chaos Stone Salt Field, victory was certain. After all, the previous naval battle’s defeat was entirely due to Suo Lun’s cunning trap, not a lack of strength.

"When do we strike?" Ling Ao inquired.

"After your wedding is over, start to assemble the forces to attack the Chaos Stone Salt Field and test the reactions of Zhi Yan and the King," Gui Xingfu explained. "If Zhi Yan and the King show no resistance, then gather an army of over a hundred thousand to flatten Tianshui City, exterminate the Suo Clan, and utterly extinguish Zhi Yan’s hopes."

There was silence for a moment before Gui Xingfu continued, "After eliminating the Suo Clan, Tianshui City will be divided in two. The northern three hundred miles will belong entirely to Linhai City. The southern two hundred miles, establish a Southern Expedition Camp."

Linhai trembled inwardly.

The northern three hundred miles falling under Linhai City meant that the territory of Linhai City would expand by more than sixty percent at a stroke.

"Not only that," Gui Xingfu went on, "you will also join the Southern Expedition Camp. In the future campaigns against the Barbaric Wilderness Continent, you will become one of the main generals. How Turing Tuo rose before is how you will rise now."

Ling Ao stood there, stunned.

Gui Xingfu stepped forward a few paces, gently stroking Ling Ao’s head, and asked, "Ao, what kind of man do you think I am?"

Ling Ao responded, "My father-in-law is the most incredible person in the world, even more so than Turing Tuo and Suo Long."

Gui Xingfu sighed, "Then what do you think of the relationship between your mother-in-law and me?"

"Utterly devoted," Ling Ao said. "They are the model for me and Xia Shu in the future."

Gui Xingfu revealed, "Let me tell you a secret, a secret no one knows. Before marrying me, your mother-in-law had an affair with the current King Zhi Bian, and everything that could’ve happened did happen. Even moments before our marriage ceremony, she met with him secretly, and I could still smell the scent of a man on her."

Upon saying this, Gui Xingfu closed his eyes, his face trembling with anguish.

"On the day of our wedding, I was cuckolded," Gui Xingfu said. "But I pretended not to know anything, and after our marriage, I used my tenderness and forbearance to completely capture your mother-in-law’s heart. Only then did she commit to me wholeheartedly and love me."

Ling Ao gazed at Gui Xingfu in utter disbelief, never imagining this loving couple could have such a past.

Gui Xingfu continued, "Xiao Ao, you are already much luckier than me, at least Xia Shu isn’t doing it willingly. As men, for our families, for our great cause, sometimes we must endure, and there are things we need to be confused about!"

"But!" Ling Ao felt immense pain.

"If Xia Shu’s purity is sullied by Zhi Li, are you going to despise her for it?" Gui Xingfu questioned.

"No, I won’t..." Ling Ao replied.

"Is the three hundred miles of land and your future position as marshal more important, or is a romantic affair more vital? The campaign against Chaos Stone Island, the campaign against Tianshui City is imminent—these are all matters of national importance. Are you going to delay all these major concerns over a mere personal affair?" Gui Xingfu asked.

Ling Ao found himself unable to speak.

"If you offend Zhi Li, then the alliance between the royal family, the Gui Clan, and the Turing Clan will utterly collapse. Can we afford such consequences? You need to understand that it is we who need Zhi Li, not he us. His ascension to the throne is already a foregone conclusion; no one can stop it," Gui Xingfu continued.

Ling Ao dejectedly lowered his head, tears streaming down as he said, "Yes, father-in-law, I understand what I must do."

Gui Xingfu patted his shoulder, "If you feel that Qin Shu has been wronged, then treat her even better afterward. Besides, it wasn’t her choice, so she hasn’t betrayed you. Let’s just think of it as giving a piece of meat to the royal family—your mother gave a piece to Zhi Bian, and Qin Shu will give a piece to Zhi Li."

"Yes!" Ling Ao burst into tears, collapsing to the ground.

Gui Qinshao had cut ties with Suo Lun’s love and committed herself wholly to marrying Ling Ao, even beginning to refocus her mind for her father and family’s sake.

Now, her father, for the sake of benefits, had sacrificed her without any hesitation.

What profound sorrow!

Just as Suo Lun had said, Gui Xingfu’s love for his daughter wasn’t as profound as it seemed!

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