Chapter 98: Borrowing Strength
Jiang Ni pouted and glanced at Zhao Mu.

Is this guy trying to tease a fool?

But Helian Ba ​​knew nothing about this, which was really pitiful.

"Where is Guan Yutian now?"

"Of course he is hiding in the dark. His idea now should be the same as mine! Waiting for others to collect the key to unlock the secret treasure, and then he will jump out and snatch it!"

"So, the reason why Ren Qianxing knelt so smoothly was probably because he received instructions from Guan Yutian!"

When Jiang Ni heard this, she suddenly felt that her brain was not enough.

"It's so complicated!" Jiang Ni shook her head, looking confused.

Seeing this, Zhao Mu hugged him in his arms and said softly.

"You don't have to think so much. I'll take care of everything. You just need to be a good queen in the future!"

Jiang Ni nodded silently.

"So are we going to Sword Forging City next?"

Zhao Mu nodded.

……

The Sword-Forging City is located in the southwest of Shu. This place was originally inhabited by the Yi people. The mountains are high and the forests are dense, the roads are rugged, and there are countless poisonous insects and ferocious beasts.

But the barbarians are naturally good at fighting and have great strength.

After Western Chu conquered this place, it discovered that there were minerals here, so it built a city here and established a factory to manufacture weapons and armor specifically for the royal family.

After the fall of Western Chu, Xu Xiao also wanted to occupy this place, but was hindered by the terrain and failed early.

Later, when the Sui Dynasty was established, it was still unable to take control of this place.

Over the years, Sword Forging City has become an ownerless land, and the descendants of the former Industrial Manufacturing Bureau have become the real owners of Sword Forging City.

In recent years, Sword Forging City still makes a living by forging weapons and has trade relations with all the major dynasties in Kyushu.

In terms of strength, they may not be worth mentioning, but in terms of financial resources, they can be regarded as the undisputed number one in Shu.

Relying on the money in his hands, Jian Zun also has thousands of soldiers under his command. Compared with the major forces in the martial arts world, these people may be nothing.

But here, they are invincible.

Because of the natural terrain here, they are invincible.

In the City Lord's Mansion, Sword Master received Zhao Mu and the others with a kind face.

Putting aside Jiang Ni's identity, Zhao Mu and the others saved his life and helped him detoxify. This was a great favor, and he naturally could not forget it.

So after hearing that Zhao Mu had arrived, Jian Zun immediately took people out to greet him, which was a great honor for him.

"I am honored to have your presence here, Princess. If I have been inconsiderate, please forgive me!"

Sword Master stood respectfully aside, looking like a subordinate.

"Senior Sword Master, there is no need to be so restrained!" Zhao Mu said softly.

"The two of us are here for the Lingshuang Sword. This is an urgent matter, so let's not be formal!"

Upon hearing this, Sword Master’s expression turned grim.

"Some time ago, I also heard about Guan Yutian being killed by Helian Ba. I think someone has set their sights on the secret treasure!"

"However, please rest assured, Princess. With my subordinates here, this secret treasure will never fall into the hands of outsiders!"

Sword Master said this sincerely.

"I believe in the character of Senior Sword Master, but right now, there may be unrest in Shu. I have discussed with the princess that it is time to retrieve the secret treasure! I also need your help in coming here this time!"

"The princess has ordered, and I dare not disobey!"

The Sword Master hurriedly bowed.

"On my way here, I heard that Helian Ba ​​had gone to Sixinmen. I think he has found out the whereabouts of Qianling Chess Manual. Once he gets it, he will definitely come here!"

"When the time comes, I will need you to cooperate with me and get the Qianling chess manual from him!"

"What does the prince consort need to do?" Jian Zun looked up and glanced at Zhao Mu, then asked.

"I will contact him first and say that I can bring you together. When he takes out the Qianling chess manual, you will kill him!" "This is a great plan. I am willing to cooperate!"

Sword Master quickly nodded in agreement.

Afterwards, he arranged for people to treat Zhao Mu and the others with delicious food and drinks, and waited for Helian Ba ​​to come.

In the blink of an eye, half a month passed.

As expected, Helian Ba ​​brought his men here.

"I lived up to your trust and got the Qianling chess manual, but that Sixin Nun was not cooperative and has been killed by me!"

When Helian Ba ​​saw Zhao Mu, he hurriedly began to explain.

Zhao Mu was not surprised at all to hear the news.

This is consistent with Helian Ba's character. This guy will not allow any accidents to happen.

"It doesn't matter. Since they have already disowned the royal family of Western Chu, they are traitors to Western Chu and deserve to die!"

"You did very well!"

Zhao Mu patted Helian Ba's shoulder gently and continued.

"Now, there is only one last step left!"

"I came to the Sword Forging City in advance and have already contacted the Sword Master. He promised to take out the Lingshuang Sword!"

"However, I am worried that something unexpected may happen. At that time, I will need your help!"

Helian Ba ​​was overjoyed when he heard this. Zhao Mu really helped him solve a big problem.

Whether it is Guan Yutian or Nun Sixin, he has ways to deal with them.

But he was really helpless against the Sword Master.

The mountains here are high and the forests are dense, so he cannot attack the Sword Forging City at all. If he can convince the Sword Master to cooperate actively, that would naturally be the best choice.

"Please rest assured, Prince Consort. I will definitely protect the two of you!"

Helian Ba ​​bowed and spoke, but in his heart he was thinking that if Sword Master really wanted to take action, he could just sit back and watch the fight and reap the benefits.

After making all the arrangements, Zhao Mu brought Helian Ba ​​to the City Lord's Mansion.

As mentioned before, Jian Zun and Helian Ba ​​were both trying hard to cooperate with him, and things were going smoothly.

But when talking about Guan Yutian, Zhao Mu was reserved.

The news that Guan Yutian is still alive must never be leaked out.

That is a variable and also the key to balancing the two.

Of course, the most important thing is that Zhao Mu doesn't want to leave a hidden danger for himself.

Now that Guan Yutian is hiding in the dark, he must take advantage of this opportunity to bring Guan Yutian out.

Therefore, as long as these two people let down their guard, it will be the best time for Guan Yutianxia to take action.

"I have spent decades in Sword Forging City on the Lingshuang Sword. Now, I just lack the last bit of Ying Shuntian's bloodline. But I heard that Guan Yutian is already dead. What should I do about this?"

"Don't worry, City Lord. Although Guan Yutian is dead, I have captured his son!"

Helian Ba ​​heard this, glanced at Zhao Mu, and spoke.

"That boy is under my command now. Using his blood will do the same thing!"

Hearing this, Sword Master finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's great. Let's set out tomorrow to complete this final step, and then everything will be done!"

After a pleasant dinner, Sword Master settled everyone in the City Lord's Mansion.

The next morning, the Sword Master announced to the whole city that the Sword Pool would be opened today.

This is a big day for Sword Forging City, and outsiders are not restricted from entering.

Of course, this was also Zhao Mu's deliberate arrangement in order to lure Guan Yutian to show up!

(End of this chapter)