Chaotic World Book

Among these women, all top-notch talents of the era, each has her own personality and thoughts, and none depends on another for survival. Expecting these women to have no disputes and be harmonious, even rearranging themselves to form towers with you, is a dream even novels wouldn't dare of these days.

Even among those masters and apprentices who've stacked together, behind closed doors, they still call each other "stupid apprentice, little waste" and "old woman, so drab."

Don't be fooled by Sisi, the alien clan demoness, who seems particularly free-spirited about this matter. She's proactive only because it's Yue Hongling she's dealing with. If it were someone unfamiliar, Zhao Changhe would even fear she might cast a spell, for the alien clan's open-mindedness isn't all in the good aspects...

Zhao Changhe still doesn't dare declare who the main wife is, fearing it might ignite a world war. He hopes to feign ignorance about it, ambiguously treating them all equally.

Despite their moods, none are unreasonable enough to cause a scene without considering the situation. With Zhao Changhe's skillful handling, he's managed to gather women from three different factions for a New Year dinner peacefully for the first time.

The people weren't all there, but it was a rare rehearsal.

When Xia Chichi called for dinner, she herself never anticipated such a scene. She imagined there would be some sarcasm and teasing first, then peace for "his sake," possibly escalating into disputes. However, it was surprisingly uneventful.

His control is strong now, and even his martial prowess is likely reaching the top. At this rate, maybe one day he'll be able to unite everyone under him.

Dishes were brought out in a stream, and Zhao Changhe was giving Bao Qin food while using a wet napkin to wipe her face, smiling, "Little dummy."

Bao Qin snapped out of her daze, baring her teeth, "You're the dummy."

Zhao Changhe laughed heartily, "Good, keep up the output, don't switch to the fifth position."

Bao Qin: "?"

Zhao Changhe turned to give Xia Chichi a bite, casually asking, "What you mentioned earlier seemed to lack the two most important military pieces of information?"

Xia Chichi came to her senses, "You mean the news from uncle-master's side?"

"Yes, also Hangu Pass, and Yangyang's side."

"No changes on either side. Originally, Ba Tu was rescued by uncle-master, leading his remaining forces to flee west, and Tie Muer had a hard time eliminating them. They chose isolation instead, trying to make Ba Tu die from starvation and cold in the wilderness during winter. But uncle-master, being from the Bandit Brothers, connected directly with Ying Wu. With Ying Wu's assistance, Ba Tu managed to survive." Xia Chichi smiled, "Turns out hardship does refine people. When Ba Tu was doing well previously, his cultivation showed little progress, but this time he advanced rapidly, uncle-master says he's reached the first layer of Secret Treasure."

Yue Hongling said, "Ba Tu reached Secret Treasure too... Speaking of the Hidden Dragon, quite a few emerged back then, Chaotic World Book never lied."

Although for these people, the first layer of Secret Treasure now seems novice, it's still rare in the world and not easy to achieve. Those recorded by Hidden Dragon List seldom were subpar, even that young master was good, highlighting the blind one's keen insight.

However, some sharp individuals noticed issues with the Chaotic World List over the years. Tang Wanju mentioned, "Since Cui Yuanyang entered the list, the last addition to Hidden Dragon was Ji Chengkong, and there's been no new Hidden Dragon for about a year and a half since then. Previously, the intervals weren't this long; historically, the longest was less than a year. Is this due to younger generations generally not catching Heavenly Book's eye, or is there an issue with the Heavenly Book itself..."

Zhao Changhe silently shouted inside, "Blind, my wife is concerned if you're sick."

A profoundly distant thought resonated in his mind, "You already know the Heavenly Book is becoming more complete, universal cultivation progress cannot be based on old standards for potential anymore. I intend to observe the performance of young ones over these few months, with at least thirty candidates in mind, no need for you commoners to worry."

Knowing full well the voice was distant and the blind was definitely doing something else at the moment, Zhao Changhe deliberately said, "I don't believe you, you definitely have eyes for me, following me every day, no time for others."

"Get lost."

"Don't act like I don't know you, you're definitely boasting, show me a list if you dare."

Quickly, a list of names surfaced in his mind.

Zhao Changhe directly reported at the table, "Lin Yongle from Lin Family in Fujian, Zhang Ziyun from Dragon Tiger Mountain, Zhong Pei from Foshan... Oh, Yang Buzui, younger sister of Yang Bugui from the Capital, Wei Zhijie from the Wei Family in Capital..."

A group of women listened in stunned silence, "Where did you get these names?"

Zhao Changhe grinned, "Trust me, send someone to check their character, recruit those suitable quickly... Ouch, damn..."

Everyone watched him jump up while clutching his butt, bewildered.

In the void, the blind withdrew her little foot, disappeared, feeling annoyed. You're asking for radar service, then scouting service too? Are your deepest desires just for cheating?

Xia Chichi, realizing, immediately instructed the surrounding palace maids, "Quick, jot down King Zhao's list just now."

The maids hurriedly noted, and a group of women stared at Zhao Changhe, each with a bizarre look, possibly considering asking him to speak nicely to Heavenly Book next time, to show themselves in better light.

Claims that Heavenly Book has nothing to do with you, no wonder you're the top river braggart. Doesn't matter if Book Spirit is male or female, if it's female, perhaps she's bragged elsewhere too... Unexpectedly, in this life, they might end up being sister to a book, expressions at the table were simply colorful.

The blind saw their expressions and knew what they were thinking, comic and colorful.

Zhao Changhe said, "What's with your expressions, it's just information I've gathered roaming the Worldly Society..."

As he spoke, realizing deceiving wouldn't work and changed the topic immediately, "We mentioned Ba Tu made it through, meaning he can coordinate in deployment?"

"Yes, he can, but their tribe currently lacks strength. Attacking covertly is possible, but don't expect them to be main forces and flank like before." Xia Chichi said, "Our main forces must be ourselves this time."

"How many troops do we have?"

"Troops aren't lacking; Langya surrendered soldiers, Hebei troops, Central Plains troops, now all in training, including the former Capital Army, totaling about 150,000. With the forces from Yanmen added, troops break 200,000. As Jianghuai and Jiangnan troops might not adjust to the environment outside the border, I haven't brought them here. Instead, drawing on Central Plains forces, I'm sending them to support Hangu Pass."

"Is this also to make room for Cui Yang's power?"

"That's partly it, of course. After you all worked on Guanglong like this, I think Li Boping might not have the will to fight, but being prepared is wise." Xia Chichi ate casually, "And the Northern Hu hasn't moved, based on intelligence and analysis, it might not be purely waiting for the snow to stop; there might be internal issues."

Tang Wanju continued, "Previously, the Chaotic World Book played a trick, putting Tie Muer above Bo'e..."

She glanced at Zhao Changhe again, pretending not to understand. Tang Wanju smiled and continued, "Bo'e originally held significant standing in Northern Hu, Tie Muer had to respect Divine Hall's opinions. Such a thing as infiltrating Chang'an, shouldn't require Bo'e personally. Since he is involved, it seems there truly are issues, perhaps he's fighting for his power."

Xia Chichi nodded, "Meaning there's internal unrest in the Hu side, so instead of waiting for them to head south, if conditions permit, perhaps we should consider taking the initiative to sortie. Troops can split into two, one led by General Huangfu from Yanmen, another we consider to bypass out from Beimang. Maybe you can lead the troops and be assisted by Cui Yuanyong, Huangfu Shaozong, and Langya surrender generals who've fought before, what do you think?"

Zhao Changhe's hands moved almost like shadows, "I can't lead troops, who assists doesn't matter, this is not to be joked about. Better others lead and let me assist."

Xia Chichi said, "No one qualifies to be assisted by you, the atmosphere in the army would be strange. Moreover, their cultivation hasn't kept pace; you won't be acting as a guard, right? That's ridiculous. You could take the title of chief commander, but let others arrange the marching formations."

Zhao Changhe glanced at others for opinion. He saw Huangfu Qing slowly eating, seemingly in a trance.

Zhao Changhe had an epiphany, "Qing'er."

Huangfu Qing came to, smiling, "What is it?"

"You've been so silent, why aren't you talking?"

"Nothing much, I just returned outside with you, I'm not familiar with various issues here, so I'm listening first."

"If I remember correctly, when young, you trained in your father's army, and you're a tigress from a general's family, learned military strategies from youth."

"Yes."

"Ever thought about being a chief commander, leading troops to battle? I could assist you. A Vermilion Bird Venerable should soar the skies, not be trapped in a palace?"

Everyone froze slightly, and Huangfu Qing's eyes sparkled.