Chapter 347: Whimper

"Have you been waiting long?" Tian Lao, hunched over, said lightly. His voice was slightly hoarse and very unpleasant.

After speaking, Tian Lao leaned on his strange cane and slowly walked outside, looking at the vast white mist before him.

Seeing Tian Lao's demeanor, Da Xuan Wang did not mind, nor did the others.

Da Xuan Wang and Fan Yipin followed closely behind, while the charming little girl quickly ran to Tian Lao's side.

"Tian Lao, let me help you!" the little girl said sweetly.

"Whimper, don't be presumptuous!" Da Xuan Wang said in a deep voice.

"Hehe! It's fine!" Tian Lao said. His voice was very hoarse and unpleasant.

But the girl named Whimper stuck her tongue out at Da Xuan Wang, her eyes bright with a triumphant look.

Seeing Whimper's satisfaction, instead of getting angry, Da Xuan Wang revealed a barely perceptible smile.

"Your Majesty, the princess is also concerned about Tian Lao!" Fan Yipin interjected with a smile.

"Yes, Father, why would Tian Lao blame me? Tian Lao has already taught me a lot of geomancy. From now on, I am his disciple!" Whimper immediately said mischievously.

As soon as Whimper finished speaking, Tian Lao, with his hoarse voice, said, "I never agreed to take you!"

"You said that before, right?" Whimper immediately acted spoiled.

"I said that you have the constitution for practicing geomancy, but I didn't say I would definitely take you," Tian Lao shook his head.

"Tian Lao, are you saying that Whimper, like Qianyou, also has the conditions to practice geomancy?" Da Xuan Wang's eyes lit up.

"Yes," Tian Lao said lightly.

Upon hearing what Tian Lao said, Da Xuan Wang was pleased, but didn't say much, just nodded.

"What kind of great array is this? It's so big!" Whimper looked at the distant great array with astonishment.

Fan Yipin immediately explained, "This geomantic array is very peculiar. It doesn't have much attacking power, but once you enter it, the sense of direction for anyone below the Emperor Realm will be disrupted."

"This is a geomantic array, but to set up such a large geomantic array, there must have been a significant investment," Tian Lao said lightly.

"This white mist covers sixty-four cities!" Fan Yipin explained again.

"Sixty-four? The person arranging the cities must be a formidable geomancer. It seems this visit was not in vain!" Tian Lao sighed softly.

"Then what is this geomantic array called?" Whimper asked as she supported Tian Lao.

"I'm not sure. We'll know when we see the array!" Tian Lao shook his head.

"Isn't the array in front of us?" Whimper asked in confusion.

"The one who arranged the array is a master. This white mist is not the geomantic array itself; it's just an accompanying effect of the geomantic array," Tian Lao explained.

"Tian Lao, are you saying that inside this white mist, somewhere, there is a real geomantic array?" Fan Yipin frowned and asked.

"Yes, that's where the real geomantic array is. This white mist is already formidable enough; once inside, no one can escape!" Tian Lao shook his head.

"Really can't get out?" Whimper frowned, incredulous.

"Yes, Princess, no one has escaped from the inside so far. Once you enter, you can never leave!" Fan Yipin said to Whimper with a smile.

"Oooooooo..."

It seemed like a joke played by the heavens itself. Just when Tian Lao and Fan Yipin declared it impossible, a long howl suddenly echoed from the edge of the white mist-covered world.

"Oooooooo..."

"Oooooooo..."

...The howls continued, one after another, echoing through the air. A pack of wild wolves swiftly emerged from the edge, accompanied by a figure that suddenly appeared before everyone.

Zhongshan, with a hint of excitement, looked up at the sky.

The outside world was truly wonderful! Bright sunlight, cloudless skies! This was the real beauty of the world.

Fan Yipin blushed, Tian Lao faltered slightly, Da Xuan Wang smiled, while Whimper stared at Fan Yipin intently.

"Someone's come out?" Zhongshan's appearance seemed like a slap in the face to everyone. Such discontent!

After Zhongshan emerged, he spotted a large army in the distance, but the banners bore the mark of 'Xuan'. Da Xuan Wang's troops!

No problem! They're our own people!

With a wave of his hand, Zhongshan saw Princess Qianyou, Ada, Zhihuo, A'er, Zhao Chuan, and others stepping forward. Initially, Fan Yipin thought it was just a sarcastic remark, as there are always unexpected events. But then, more people emerged. This made Fan Yipin feel inexplicably frustrated.

As more and more people came out at Zhao Chuan's command, so did the wolves.

In a vast and imposing manner, nearly a million people emerged.

It was like karma in action, leaving Fan Yipin speechless as he stepped back!

"They're out!" Princess Qianyou exclaimed with a sigh of relief.

"Yes, General, the feeling outside is really great. Inside is like a ghost domain. During this time, the soldiers were going crazy! One of our brothers even cried for his mother in the middle of the night," Shui Wuheng laughed.

"Hahaha..."

The laughter echoed from the troops behind.

Instead of getting angry at Shui Wuheng's teasing, the soldiers showed a proud and joyful expression.

Zhongshan looked satisfiedly at Shui Wuheng. Shui Wuheng was becoming more and more adept at rallying the troops.

"Zhihuo, thanks to you, those wild wolves were allowed to leave. You are our hero, don't let others slaughter you here," Zhongshan said.

"Yes!" Zhihuo immediately responded.

"Wooooooo..."

Zhihuo let out a loud shout, and the pack of wild wolves scattered and disappeared in an instant.

The million-strong army headed towards Da Xuan Wang's camp.

"Shui Wuheng, organize the troops. When Da Xuan Wang's people arrive, set up camp and wait!" Zhongshan ordered.

"Yes!" Shui Wuheng responded promptly.

Zhongshan could already see the palace at the central camp from a distance.

Zhongshan, Qianyou, Ada, A'er, Zhihuo, the five of them flew towards the central palace. Along the way, no one intercepted them. Obviously, orders had been given earlier not to stop Zhongshan and the others from coming.

"Zhongshan, greetings to His Majesty, and to Mr. Fan!" Zhongshan landed in the square and greeted.

Zhongshan didn't recognize the other two people and didn't bother with more formalities.

"Uncle Two!" Princess Qianyou smiled.

"Tian Lao, I knew you would come!" Princess Qianyou immediately turned to the shrunken old man and said.

"Tian Lao?" Zhongshan turned his head to look.

"Greetings, senior!" Zhongshan said respectfully.

"Little guy, not bad!" Tian Lao's voice was hoarse as he spoke.

"Yes, it's unexpected. The Duke of the East actually managed to come out from this formation. I admire you, Master Fan!" Fan Yipin spoke immediately.

"Oh, it's just luck. We captured an enemy soldier and learned the way out from him!" Zhongshan modestly replied.

"Enemy soldier?" Da Xuan Wang raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Inside, the Da Guang army is rampant, while our army has been scattered and trapped by chance. Now, I fear that most of the internal cities have been captured by the Da Guang Empire!" Zhongshan explained promptly.

Taking a deep breath, Da Xuan Wang furrowed his brow slightly and then looked towards Tian Lao.

"Tian Lao, what do you see?" Da Xuan Wang asked.

"Don't worry, tomorrow I will meet that Feng Shui master!" Tian Lao replied calmly.

"Thank you for your trouble," Da Xuan Wang said.

"I want to go too! Tian Lao, take me with you!" Yinging immediately called out, grabbing Tian Lao's sleeve and shaking it!

Tian Lao glanced at Yinging, slightly indulgent, "Alright, stick close to me then."

"Great! I definitely will!" Yinging exclaimed excitedly, while Da Xuan Wang smiled with satisfaction.

"Qianyou, you should go too," Tian Lao turned to Princess Qianyou and said.

"Yes!" Qianyou responded promptly.

Tian Lao's direct invitation to Qianyou made Yinging pout unhappily, showing clear dislike. However, Da Xuan Wang remained composed, showing no particular reaction.

"Elder, may I enter to observe?" Zhongshan stared at Tian Lao and asked.

Tian Lao turned to look at Zhongshan. Through Tian Lao's cloudy eyes, Zhongshan felt as though he was seen as a chess piece, as if everything in the world was just pieces in his game.

"Since the little guy could come out, there's no harm in going back in. Tomorrow at dawn," Tian Lao said.

"Thank you, Elder!" Zhongshan responded promptly.

Feng Shui techniques? Zhongshan had encountered them a long time ago, a very mystical field. Feng Shui practitioners were exceedingly rare, so it was quite a treat to encounter one. Now, it was a showdown between two Feng Shui masters. Moreover, Hong Luan Fen Lian had not changed color all along, indicating he was safe. In such a major battle, how could he let it pass?

"I'll go prepare something. Don't disturb me!" Tian Lao said.

With that, Tian Lao's figure flickered and disappeared on the spot! After soothing Zhongshan, Da Xuan Wang brought Fan Yipin into the grand hall.

"Sister Qianyou, Yinging missed you a lot in the ancient holy city!" Yinging immediately grabbed Princess Qianyou's arm.

"Yinging, what are you doing here?" Princess Qianyou asked in confusion.

"Tian Lao said I have the same constitution as you and was preparing to accept me as a disciple, so he let me come along. But, Sister Qianyou, why did you fall out with my brother?" Yinging said immediately.

Hearing Yinging's words, Zhongshan silently exclaimed that this girl was quite cunning! There was more to her words!

"The Duke of Qi entered the ancient holy city?" Princess Qianyou looked at Zhongshan and then at Yinging.

"Yes, that crazy woman has been chasing my brother. My brother escaped into the ancient holy city, and she tried to break in. She was slapped out of the city by the Grand Preceptor and later sent many people to search but couldn't find him. Sister Qianyou, did you have a falling out with my brother? My brother is like that; please don't mind. In the ancient holy city, everyone knows you two are naturally a pair, starting from childhood." Yinging continued.

"Yinging, listen carefully. There is no relationship between me and the Duke of Qi. Don't bring up this topic again," Princess Qianyou raised an eyebrow.

"Oh, okay, got it. So, this is the legendary Duke of the East, Zhongshan? No wonder Sister Qianyou gave up my brother for him," Yinging stared at Zhongshan again.

Earlier, she deliberately ignored Zhongshan, pretending not to know about the conflict between Gu Lin and Zhongshan. Now, she suddenly knew. This Yinging was indeed quite a handful.