Chapter 413: The Demons’ Plan
Translator: Sparrow Translations Editor: Sparrow Translations
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Fang Zhengzhi wasn't actually to blame.
He didn't know what Princess Shan Yu was thinking. That being said, would anyone not open their eyes when a blade was pressed to their neck?
It was a reflex.
One would look towards the aggressor.
This would have been a very normal reaction. However, Princess Shan Yu had planted a leg on his chest.
The angle...
Was perfect.
All this while, Fang Zhengzhi had wondered what the Southern Region ladies wore under their clothes.
Now, his question had been answered.
However, he could not say it out loud. The generals in the room were just waiting for a reason to take his head.
Even though Princess Shan Yu was hot and beautiful, she was too barbaric. Nothing could make Fang Zhengzhi forget that.
Having the lady on top...
Was too restrictive.
As such, Fang Zhengzhi did not say anything. He did not want Princess Shan Yu or the surrounding generals to misunderstand.
He really wanted to remind Princess Shan Yu of something...
"You're not wearing anything underneath!"
But, the blade at his throat was too sharp. He could barely even breath, much less talk. Any movement would have killed him.
Furthermore, he was surrounded by so many generals. If he had told the entire tent he saw the Princess' privates...
It would be akin to courting his own death.
As such, the only thing Fang Zhengzhi could do was blink. He kept blinking at Princess Shan Yu and looking down to hint at her...
It was obvious.
"You are not wearing anything underneath, change a position! This is not good!"
This was what Fang Zhengzhi was thinking. However, to Princess Shan Yu, Fang Zhengzhi's actions...
Only meant one thing...
Fang Zhengzhi was turned on by what he saw...
Having been raised in the Southern Region, Princess Shan Yu was much more liberal than her Great Xia counterparts. She was not ashamed to confess to the warriors she liked.
She also didn't mind being intimate before marriage.
However...
That did not mean that she could remain stoic whilst a man looked at her privates.
Furthermore, this was a man who had despised her for being barbaric, uncouth, and not gentle enough...
How dare he look at my privates so audaciously?! How shameless!
Princess Shan Yu wanted to dig Fang Zhengzhi's eyes out and drink them in wine. However, she could not realize this wish.
Because...
She was faced with a difficult situation which she could not find a way out of. She needed a second opinion so that she can make an informed decision.
"Fang Zhengzhi, if you cannot come out with a satisfactory idea, you can forget about leaving this tent!" Princess Shan Yu grit her teeth and sheathed her blade as she stood up.
The pressure on Fang Zhengzhi's chest was relieved.
Fang Zhengzhi heaved a sigh of relief but that was all that he could do. He was still wrapped up like a dumpling.
He had fainted on the cliff in Feng Su.
Why was he in Princess Shan Yu's administrative tent?
Fang Zhengzhi had no idea what happened, but he could guess. Teng Shisheng must have brought him here.
Princess Shan Yu had given him command of Teng Shisheng and his squad. That was the only way she could keep tabs on him. He had known this all along.
Princess Shan Yu had given him the 500 Silver Horned Wolves to participate in the examinations so that she knew what was happening in the court examinations.
That way, she would have all the intel she needed.
As for the secondary motives and reasons...
Fang Zhengzhi did not bother with them.
He had bigger problems to deal with now. He had to find a way to get out of here alive.
Inside the tent...
All of the other generals looked at Fang Zhengzhi. Princess Shan Yu had made her point very clear. As such, they wanted to know what this bloody kid could come up with that was better than their war-hardened brains could come up with.
All of them stared at Fang Zhengzhi.
Fang Zhengzhi felt the pressure on him increase. His throat began to itch, a sign that his wound was healing.
"Can you release the string tying me down first?"
"String?! This is the thousand-year-old "Beast Containment Lock". Even a Rebirth State cultivator could not break it!"
The general who proposed using the lock was furious. His favorite treasure had just been dismissed as a string!!
But, he couldn't do anything about it.
After all...
There were dozens of generals around to protect the Princess. As such, there was no need for the lock.
Fang Zhengzhi was released.
"Even a Rebirth State cultivator would be trapped? How powerful!" Fang Zhengzhi took the lock in his hand and kept it.
"That is mine!" The general's expression changed when he saw Fang Zhengzhi's actions.
"What? How is that possible? It was just restraining me moments ago!" Fang Zhengzhi explained innocently.
"You... this was a gift from me to the Princess..."
"Enough!" Princess Shan Yu interrupted the general and turned to look at Fang Zhengzhi. "Fang Zhengzhi, the lock has been broken, tell us your opinion!"
"Aren't we going to agree on the terms first?" Fang Zhengzhi wanted to know his incentives before he even said anything.
Of course...
Fang Zhengzhi was also buying time for himself.
He had heard it all.
He had heard everything clearly.
"The Sagely Mountain City was besieged by 50,000 Demons. The Crown Prince of the Southern Region had given the order for Princess Shan Yu to rescue the city!"
What else was there to say?
She had to go!
If Fang Zhengzhi was in her position, he would give the order without hesitation. "Brothers, it is time for us to protect our country, charge! Fight it out with the Demons!"
But he could not say that.
Firstly, he was not in her position. Secondly, this opinion had been raised by all of the generals present.
How could he say something like that?
Princess Shan Yu wanted a satisfactory answer. That meant that all the opinions that had been voiced were unsatisfactory.
Okay then...
The order was for you to reinforce the city. All of the generals have already shown a willingness to fight. Why the f*ck are you still hesitating?
Fang Zhengzhi had tried so hard to feign being in a coma because he had no better opinion.
But, he couldn't admit to this either.
How tedious!
Fang Zhengzhi did not like this at all. He had to think too much. His opinion was simple, just follow the order.
But Princess Shan Yu did not want that.
As such, he had to keep this opinion to himself and think of another one.
Don't fight?
Then run!
If the Demons are attacking the Sagely Mountain City, then you can turn around and attack the Blood Shadow City! You could basically swap capitals!
How perfect was that plan?
Hang on!
Blood Shadow City?!
A thought flashed through Fang Zhengzhi's head. It was a weird thought, but...
He began to sweat profusely.
"Fang Zhengzhi, this is an urgent matter! You still have the mood to discuss terms with me? Fine... tell me what you want!"
Princess Shan Yu was furious when she heard what Fang Zhengzhi said. However, she had no choice. Fang Zhengzhi would continue to remain silent otherwise.
Of course...
As a princess...
She had a million ways to satisfy Fang Zhengzhi. As long as Fang Zhengzhi's terms were reasonable, she could grant them.
Even if they were unreasonable...
She could agree to them now...
Then renege on her word after all was said and done.
When dealing with a shameless person...
One had to be even more shameless.
Of course, Fang Zhengzhi had to be able to see through the Demon's plan. Furthermore, he had to come up with a plan that would get them out of this situation.
Princess Shan Yu made up her mind.
However, it was almost as if Fang Zhengzhi had not heard what she said. He stood in his spot, sweat pouring from his forehead.
"Come on, tell us what your terms are!" Princess Shan Yu pressed impatiently.
"Oh no... oh no oh no... we are in deep trouble. The Southern Region is dead, no... it's not just the Southern Region. This is a war between the Demons and the Great Xia!" Fang Zhengzhi screamed, almost as if he never head what Princess Shan Yu said.