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Chapter 535: Chapter 258: Rebellion in the Su Kingdom (Please subscribe!)

They had always wanted an answer in their hearts, but they were somewhat afraid to directly ask the Dan Ding Dao.

Because according to the original inference, at this point, Lu Yuan should have already achieved the cultivation of condensing Qi, and in terms of strength, he was already no weaker than their own Dao master, and might even be stronger.

Moreover, he was a monarch of a country, holding hundreds of thousands of heroic soldiers, and also having an Inborn wife.

With all these factors combined, even the Dan Ding Dao could not ignore them.

They even had to treat him as an equal existence to themselves.

So, frankly, the Dan Ding Dao was somewhat afraid to directly inquire about Lu Yuan’s situation.

Otherwise, if the other party really had only a few good years left and then became desperate, thinking that all the current situation was caused by the Dan Ding Dao.

Then, they would come and kill them, wanting to drag those who caused them to die so early to their deaths as well. In that case, there would be nowhere to cry to.

This was entirely possible.

Don’t underestimate what crazy things a dying person might do.

When people are really desperate, with not many good days left, what else do they have to care about?

Especially heroic figures.

Their own lives are more important than anything else.

In their eyes, apart from themselves, everything else such as foundation, family, reputation, etc. can be sacrificed.

Because if the foundation is lost, it can be rebuilt. If their family is lost, they can find another. If their reputation is lost, someone will vindicate them after they have achieved greatness in the future.

So, in the end, the most important thing is still one’s own life.

Though the Dan Ding Dao was nearing ten thousand years of legacy, the records passed down within the sect contained many accounts of such events, so naturally, they had their guard up.

However, the Taiping Dao Book was really too important, relating to the future inheritance of the Dan Ding Dao, hence, even with many concerns and fears, they still had to make a trip to Lu Yuan’s side.

But going directly there would be too abrupt, and their intentions too obvious.

Both sides have had transactions before, and both understand the situation involving the Taiping Dao Book.

At this moment, if the Dan Ding Dao were to send someone, wouldn’t it be just to see when Lu Yuan would die?

Thus, it can be foreseen that Lu Yuan would definitely be unwelcoming to the Dan Ding Dao’s visit.

Moreover, the transactions between both parties had already ended, and at this point, neither owed the other anything, so there was actually no reason for them to visit Lu Yuan.

Especially after Lu Yuan had previously made it clear that he was unwelcoming.

As a result, after much deliberation, Lin Qingxuan, the Dao master of the Dan Ding Dao, made the final decision to send Anqiu True Person, a visit on the pretext of visiting an old friend.

Of course, he knew very well that there was no bond between Anqiu and Lu Yuan, and this was just an excuse.

The key lay in the gifts that Anqiu True Person brought when visiting.

Tens of millions of silver tales.

Weren’t you, the Chu State, planning on attacking Da Changhe Country?

The Dan Ding Dao, which had always been watching Lu Yuan’s actions with spies, were naturally very clear about Chu State’s intentions.

Thus, they knew that although the Chu State was recovering well now, its treasury was empty after years of war.

In recent years, they also undertook a large-scale immigration project, supporting over two hundred thousand soldiers in the country and now even training a navy.

Which of these things didn’t cost a lot of silver tales?

And with the territory of Chu State, just three counties and seventeen prefectures, could they really cope with these huge expenses?

Thus, the Dan Ding Dao determined that Chu State must be short of money now.

Otherwise, Da Changhe Country had been in chaos for two years, and it was so close to Chu State that it would be very convenient to attack.

But why hadn’t Lu Yuan taken any action so far?

Based on the information obtained from various details, Lin Qingxuan inferred that they must be lacking money.

Warfare is very costly.

Didn’t the Art of War mention it?

Ten thousand war chariots, a thousand chariots of hay and cloth, a hundred thousand armored soldiers, a thousand miles of supply lines: then, at a daily cost of a thousand taels of gold, the internal and external expenses, the cost of hosting guests, glue and lacquer materials, and the rewards for chariots and armor, can a hundred thousand army be assembled.

Just from the above examples, it can be seen how expensive it is for a large army to go to war.

Da Changhe is a large country, possessing two counties, thousands of miles of land, a population of millions, and hundreds of thousands of soldiers. Moreover, there are two Inborn Grandmasters in the country.

With such strength, for Chu State to attempt to conquer them, they would need at least a hundred thousand soldiers, and Lu Yuan himself would have to lead the team.

The expenses involved would not be small.

Since the Chu State couldn’t afford it, they could only watch the time pass and lose the opportunity.

Then, why not let the Dan Ding Dao send charcoal in the snow and give them another ten million silver tales to cover two years of military expenses?

Having given such a large amount of aid, Lu Yuan wouldn’t be able to shut the Dan Ding Dao’s people outside the door, right?

As long as they could see Lu Yuan and stay by his side for a few days.

Lin Qingxuan was confident that his disciple Anqiu’s cultivation and insight would have no problem in seeing through the true situation of the King of Chu.

At that time, it would be clear whether he had cultivated the Taiping Dao Book, how many years he had left if he had, and what his current realm was.

Considering they would obtain all that information, even if it cost tens of millions of silver tales, it would be worth it.

After all, the Dan Ding Dao had a great legacy of ten thousand years, and with the countless gold, silver, and jewels stored in the sect, this would only be a small portion of it.

We don’t lack money.

Thus, after discussing with the Dan Ding Dao practitioners, they soon approved the decision of the Dao master.

Subsequently, the Dan Ding Dao’s network of relationships was activated and began to prepare for the transfer of the ten million silver tales to Chu State as a gift, just like last time.

On the other hand, Anqiu True Person left the Mountain Gate early after the decision was passed and headed towards Chu State.