In the main hall, In response to Ning Chen's question, Zhang Liao said, "Your Highness, Dinghai Tower is a Jianghu force and has never been subject to the constraints of the court. If Dinghai Tower is willing to cooperate, it's fine. If not, Lord Lu and I can't do anything about it.""From what you said, Dinghai Tower is unwilling to assist you and deliberately allows those bandits to cause chaos in Shanhai City?" Ning Chen stared at Zhang Liao. Zhang Liao said, "I guess so. The main reason is that those bandits know that Dinghai Tower is not easy to mess with, so they never mess with it. Dinghai Tower has no interests damaged, so they don't bother with anything." "After all, this is still a matter for the imperial court. Now that the Ninth Prince has come, he will definitely be able to pacify the bandits in Shanhai City." Ning Chen stared at Zhang Liao with a frown in silence, but this Zhang Liao was good at talking. It is indeed the court's responsibility to eliminate the bandits. Dinghai Tower is just a gang force. If you want to cooperate, you can cooperate. If you don’t want to cooperate, that’s your duty. He pondered for a moment, and suddenly an idea flashed upon him. Since he was recognized by Dinghai Tower, he would secretly set up a branch of the Martial Arts Alliance under the pretext of eliminating the Lizhou bandits. "My father sent me to Lizhou to eliminate the bandit threat. Once I have found out everything, I will start. Lord Lu and Zhang Sizheng, go back and prepare." "Yes, Your Highness. I'll take my leave." Lu Fei hurriedly bowed and slowly left the hall. Only after they left the Su family did Lu Fei and his companion breathe a sigh of relief.

They were not afraid of Ning Chen, but the powerful man in the Wanxiang Realm beside Ning Chen must be the commander of the imperial guards in the palace. in the hall. Yan Conglong looked at Ning Chen, his eyes flickering and no one knew what he was thinking. Ning Chen said, "Commander Yan, I asked you to investigate the bandits in Qingmang Mountain. How is the investigation going?" Yan Conglong said calmly, "Sir, Cao and Zhang haven't come back yet, they should be here soon." Ning Chen waved his hand and said, "Forget it. If I can't hide my identity, then I won't hide it. Remember, I'm here to suppress bandits." Yan Conglong nodded: "I understand, but I want to remind Your Highness that the name of suppressing bandits can indeed divert the attention of those forces, but if Your Highness does not take action, those forces will also be suspicious. If Your Highness takes action, I am afraid it will be very dangerous." The main purpose of Emperor Ning sending the Ninth Prince to Lizhou was to secretly establish a branch of the Martial Arts Alliance, gradually send martial arts talents to the training camp, and eventually organize it into an army. Suppressing bandits is something you can do or not. If you do it, it will make a big noise and require a large army to be dispatched. Relying on the large army in the Lizhou military camp, I'm afraid it will not be possible to wipe out all the bandits in Lizhou, otherwise Nie Yongxuan would have done it long ago. If he doesn't do it, Prince Ning Chen's identity will be leaked and he will be suspected by many forces. They will definitely monitor the Ninth Prince secretly, and the branch of the Martial Arts Alliance will be exposed sooner or later. "Okay, His Majesty only sent me to protect the Ninth Prince, but the Ninth Prince insisted on suppressing the bandits, so he can't blame me if he dies." Yan Conglong thought to himself. He would of course do his best to protect Ning Chen, but he would also find a way to accomplish what the eldest prince had secretly instructed him to do. Originally, he had not figured out how to put Ning Chen in danger, but he didn't expect that Ning Chen had already figured it out. From the information he had gathered, the biggest bandit in Lizhou was not from Qingmang Mountain, but from Kunlong Mountain. The boss of Kunlong Mountain is very mysterious, and his cultivation strength should be quite strong. Ning Chen will definitely go to Kunlong Mountain under the pretext of suppressing bandits. If the leader of Kunlong Mountain was stronger than him, it would be reasonable for him to be unable to protect Ning Chen's safety. …… Dinghai Mountain is a hundred miles southeast of Shanhai City.

Dinghai Tower, the second largest sect in Lizhou, is located here. Dinghai Mountain is steep, and the dozens of surrounding peaks are all under the influence of Dinghai Tower. Various attics are built on the peaks, and disciples of Dinghai Tower are practicing martial arts and swordsmanship in various squares. After Lu Fei left the Su family, he returned to the City Lord's Mansion and sent people to Dinghai Tower. Led by a disciple of Dinghai Tower, a man in black soon met Yu Chunlei, the inner sect elder of Dinghai Tower. Yu Chunlei did not ask any questions. He took the man in black to a building called Yunhai Pavilion and bowed, saying, "Miss, the City Lord's Mansion has replied." "Let him in." Wang Jing's voice came from the attic. The man in black carefully pushed the door open and walked in. Wang Jing was bent over the table practicing calligraphy. When the man in black came up, she didn't dare to look up: "Hello, Miss Wang." "What did Lu Fei find out?" Wang Jing said coldly without looking up. "Miss Wang, the Lord said that the Ninth Prince came to Lizhou to investigate the bandit problem. He will also clear out the bandits later. Let Dinghai Tower be mentally prepared." Wang Jing sneered after hearing this: "The bandit problem in Lizhou has existed for decades. It became serious ten years ago. Nie Yongxuan was influenced by Dinghai Tower, the Zhuang family, and Kunlong Mountain, and he never dared to report the truth. Now there are 200 to 300 mountain strongholds in Lizhou, large and small. How can a little prince like him clear them out?" The man in black lowered his head and said nothing. Wang Jing then put down the jade brush in her hand, raised her head and glanced at the man in black coldly: "Go back and tell Lu Fei that since the Ninth Prince wants to play, you should play with him well." "Yes." The man in black bowed and slowly retreated. "Suppressing bandits? How funny!" Wang Jing sneered. The number of bandits in Lizhou ranges from over 300 to more than 300. The largest number is in Kunlong Mountain, with nearly 20,000 bandits, and the number of bandits in Qingmang Mountain also reaches 10,000. In total, there are nearly 300,000 bandits, all of whom are martial artists. If the imperial court wants to wipe them out, it will need to dispatch twice as many troops. That would require an elite army of more than 600,000. Relying on the 200,000 reserve troops in the Lizhou military camp, we can wipe out the mountain strongholds one by one. The mountain stronghold had spies planted in the city. Even if they didn't, the army's deployment would still alert the bandits in the stronghold. When they saw they couldn't win, they all fled. After the army left, the bandits ran back. This repeated behavior also caused losses to the Lizhou military camp. Therefore, if one wants to completely wipe out the Lizhou bandits, there are two ways to go. One is to join forces with the major sects and families in Lizhou, and the other is to attack the largest mountain strongholds in Lizhou, such as Kunlong Mountain, Qingmang Mountain, Heixiong Mountain and other mountain strongholds with relatively large forces. It would be much easier if we could appease some of them and use their combat characteristics to deal with the bandits. But if the emperor issued an amnesty, he would have to deal with the bandits in the mountain strongholds and give them official positions and generous salaries. The key point is whether the bandits in Kunlong Mountain, Qingmang Mountain, Heixiong Mountain and other places are willing to surrender. If the bandits are unwilling to be amnestyed, it will be more difficult for the imperial court to eliminate them.

That's why Wang Jing sneered. In short, it is impossible for the imperial court to wipe out all the bandits in Lizhou without spending a huge price. It is useless to just talk about it and think about it. …… Two days passed in a flash, and it was July 14th, and the sun was scorching hot. All of the Su family’s businesses in Shanhai City have been transferred at a low level. The Su family members had also packed up and were ready to set off for Fulong City, but there was no news of Su Jingyi's return yet, so everyone was waiting. In addition, Feng Shaoshan from the Feng family was also waiting. "It's been three days, and Feng Kui hasn't come back yet?" Feng Shaoshan asked Feng Yuanling. He sent Feng Kui to hunt down Su Jingyi. He has been sending them out for three days, but none of the five men have returned yet. He can no longer sit still. Feng Yuanling shook his head: "Grandpa, I have sent people to look for Brother Kui and the others, but there is still no news. Could something have happened?" Feng Shaoshan's face was gloomy. Feng Kui and his five companions are all at the Spirit Infant Realm. They are the backbone of the Feng family. How could they not be able to kill Su Jingyi, who has reached the Perfect Jade Pill stage? "Su Jingyi has only reached the Perfect Jade Pill stage. Even if he can kill an entry-level Spirit Infant master, he certainly can't kill your brother Kui. He is a highly accomplished Spirit Infant. Keep looking for him." Feng Shaoshan shouted. These days, the Su family has gathered all their businesses back home, and all family members are hiding in the clan and rarely come out. Even the Ninth Prince and his entourage are in the Su family, so his Feng family did not suppress the Su family, but were waiting for Feng Kui to come back with the secret letter. Feng Yuanling went away as requested. …… In a courtyard of the Su family. Ning Chen listened to Cao Chong and Zhang Xing reporting on the situation in Qingmang Mountain. "Your Highness, the total number of people in Qingmang Mountain is more than 13,600. The exact number is unclear. The head of Qingmang Mountain calls himself Qinglong, and his cultivation is the ninth level of Wanxiang. He has a total of six Wanxiang masters under his command, fifteen people in the Tiangang realm, fifty-four people in the Lingying realm, two hundred and seventy people in the Yudan realm, and more than one thousand and one hundred people in the Lingkong realm..." As Ning Chen listened, his expression turned grim. With so many powerful martial arts masters gathered together, it is no wonder that Lu Fei and Zhang Liao did not dare to provoke Qingmang Mountain. Even Dinghai Tower did not think of destroying Qingmang Mountain. More than 10,000 people were all martial artists, and the lowest level of cultivation was to reach the Yuan realm. Qingmang Mountain would not accept martial artists below the Yuan realm. With such a powerful force, not to mention the Shanhai City Lord's Mansion and the Demon Suppression Division, even Lizhou's Nie Yongxuan and Luo Kang could only watch. If an army of 100,000 is sent to encircle and suppress Qingmang Mountain, it is estimated that the bandits in Qingmang Mountain will not even try to escape and will directly confront the Lizhou army head-on. The leader of Qingmang Mountain, Qinglong, alone can stop an army of 100,000. "You have such a powerful cultivation, why don't you do something else? Why do you have to become a bandit?" Ning Chen's face was solemn. With the strength of Qinglong, the leader of Qingmang Mountain, wouldn't it be good for him to become a general if he entered the Lizhou military camp and command the regular army of the court? Isn't it good to have both face and be respected by the people of Lizhou? Ning Chen looked at Yan Conglong: "Can Wanxiang Jiuchong deal with it?" Yan Conglong said expressionlessly: "Your Highness, I am at the sixth level of cultivation. I can fight against a ninth level cultivator, but I may not be able to win." Ning Chen didn't say anything else. Wanxiang ninth level cultivation was indeed strong. If it is accumulated over many years, it will be stronger and there will be more means. Just wait.

…… July 16th. Su Jingyi rushed to Fulong City day and night. The 17,000-mile journey from the South City of Luozhou to Fulong City was too difficult to travel. He was also injured, so the flying speed was even slower. When he arrived in the South City, he rented a fast horse to save a lot of energy. The key point is that the official road leading to Fulong City has not been built yet, and it is very troublesome even if you ride a fast horse. "That's Fulong City?" Su Jingyi pulled the reins of his horse and looked towards the mountains. He was a little shocked to see the Fulong City, which had already taken shape and was located on flat land. He had been to Lizhou City, which was somewhat inferior to Fulong City. If Fulong City is well built, it should be comparable to the three major cities of Fengtian City, Kyoto City, and Zhenwu City. "Stop anyone who comes." Before Su Jingyi could get close to Fulong City on his horse, he was stopped by the soldiers of the Demon-Suppression Army. "I am Su Jingyi from the Su family in Shanhai City, Lizhou. I have important matters to discuss with Lord Chen." Su Jingyi said hurriedly. The two demon-suppressing soldiers were at the Lingkong Realm. When they discovered that Su Jingyi had the aura of the Yudan Realm, one of them immediately turned around and reported to Cheng Feng. Cheng Feng had already achieved minor spiritual success. When he heard that someone was looking for Chen Xian, he rode over on his horse. "The Su family from Shanhai City, Lizhou?" Cheng Feng, wearing dark gold armor, stared at Su Jingyi: "What's the important matter with Lord Chen?" Su Jingyi took out a letter from his body and said, "Someone asked me to personally hand this secret letter to Lord Chen. Please lead the way, General." Cheng Feng stared at Su Jingyi's face for a while, "Come with me." Chen Xian has been in Fulong City for nearly a month. He inspects the construction progress in the city every day, and spends more time practicing in his mansion. Su Jingyi followed Cheng Feng into Fulong City. There were many demon-suppressing soldiers in the city helping with construction, as well as many young and strong people. The city, which is two thousand miles long and wide, has a wall that is ten feet high. The thickness of the city wall foundation reached a hundred feet, which shocked Su Jingyi. Half an hour later, Su Jingyi and Cheng Feng arrived at the gate of Chen's house. There were two guards at the door, who were brought by Chen Xian from Fengtian Realm. Report immediately. Chen Xian was studying the formations recorded in the Zhenwu Xuanling Sutra in the main hall. The Zhenwu Taoist sect was famous in the world for its sword skills, talismans, and formations. Many formations in the Daning Dynasty originated from the Zhenwu Taoist Sect. Including the Xingtian Formation in Kyoto City. After Fulong City was built, Chen Xian also planned to go to Zhenwu Taoist Sect in person and ask Li Daozhen to help set up a large offensive and defensive formation, so that Fulong City could rest assured. "The Su family of Lizhou?" Chen Xian frowned. After the previous battle with the old Martial Emperor Ji Changfeng, he was taken to Lizhou by a drunkard. Apart from that, he had never been there before, so he naturally didn't know any family members of the Su family.

"Let him in!" Chen Xian said to the guard. Not long after, Cheng Feng appeared in the hall with Su Jingyi. Various battle formations were placed on the floor of the hall. A young man in a loose robe was lying on the ground, holding a brush in his hand and drawing on paper, and also making some marks. It’s Marquis Chen. Lord Chen was famous throughout the world, and Su Jingyi had seen him from afar and recognized him at the first sight. "I am Su Jingyi, a commoner, and I am here to pay my respects to the Marquis." Su Jingyi stepped forward and was about to kneel down to pay his respects, but he found that he could not kneel down at all. There was a force supporting him, but Chen Xian did not look up. Su Jingyi was shocked. Is this young marquis so terrifying? "What's the matter? Tell me." Chen Xian put down the brush in his hand, looked up at Su Jingyi, his eyes calm. Su Jingyi glanced at Cheng Feng, then cautiously stepped forward and handed the secret letter to Chen Xian. Chen Xian took the secret letter and took a look at it. It was written by him personally, and the handwriting looked like Ning Chen's. His eyes flickered slightly, and he remembered that the ninth prince Ning Chen's mother's family was surnamed Su, and he suddenly realized. "Cheng Feng, you go." "It's the Prince Consort." Cheng Feng turned and left. There is no way a person at the Jade Dan Realm could hurt Chen Xian. Chen Xian didn't even read the letter. He stared at Su Jingyi and asked, "Did the Ninth Prince go to Lizhou?" If Ning Chen had not gone to Lizhou, Su Jingyi would not have been able to get Ning Chen's secret letter. "My Lord, the Ninth Prince is currently in my Su family in Shanhai City, Lizhou. I don't know the content of the secret letter, so please take a look at it." Su Jingyi said. "You sit down and rest first." Chen Xian waved his hand and said. A maid brought a cup of tea and placed it in front of Su Jingyi. Su Jingyi sat down carefully and looked at the legendary marquis from a close distance. Chen Xian opened the secret letter and read it carefully, without any expression on his face. He read the contents of the secret letter from beginning to end without missing a word. The flame in his palm flickered and burned the secret letter into ashes. He looked up at Su Jingyi and said, "Go back and tell His Majesty the Ninth Prince four words: make a big fuss in Lizhou. The bigger the better." Su Jingyi was stunned for a moment. He didn't read the secret letter and didn't know what was written in it, but the Ninth Prince obviously didn't have the strength to cause a big fuss in Lizhou, otherwise he wouldn't have asked him to send a secret letter to Chen Xian for help. "Go back, someone will help him." Chen Xian said. In fact, he had already received the news that Ning Chen had left Kyoto City, but he would not discuss who gave him the news for now. He is unable to leave Fulong City now, but he has already arranged for someone to go there, and he believes that person has already arrived in Lizhou. "My Lord, the Ninth Prince told me to stay in Fulong City. My Su family was suppressed in Lizhou Shanhai City, and the clan leader decided to move out and settle down in Fulong City." "Oh?" Chen Xian immediately became interested and said with a smile: "Fulong City welcomes you." What Fulong City lacks is people. If someone is willing to settle down in Fulong City, he will definitely welcome him.

"Thank you, Lord Marquis." Su Jingyi said respectfully. Chen Xian called Wang Yan. "Brother Xian, what's the matter?" A voice came before Wang Yan entered the hall. Seeing that there was a person sitting in the hall, whom he did not recognize, he could not help but change the subject and said, "My Lord Marquis, you have something to tell me." Chen Xian said: "You take a thousand demon-suppressing soldiers and rush to the Su family in Shanhai City, Lizhou, to pick up the Su family members. By the way, tell His Highness the Ninth Prince four words: make a big fuss in Lizhou, the bigger the better." Wang Yan was slightly stunned, but without asking any more questions, he turned around and prepared to leave. Chen Xian thought for a moment and said, "Wait a moment." He wrote a letter quickly and handed it to Wang Yandao, saying, "Deliver the letter to His Highness personally." "It's an adult." Wang Yan turned around and left to select a thousand demon-suppressing soldiers, all of whom were above the Jade Sea Realm. They rode on wind-thunder horses and rushed to Lizhou like thunder. (End of this chapter)