CHAPTER 661: CHAPTER 411 CONSPIRE!

"Martial arts training is not easy."

"Innate is even harder."

Yan Chuan looked at Wang Zhengyi: "You have such an opportunity, you should seize it well."

"That’s right."

Wang Zhengyi agreed.

Others without an Alien Beast Avatar have no idea of the appetite of his ’Alligator Beast Avatar’. Even before reaching the Innate level, it was already staggering. Who can imagine how much more resources will be needed after further transformation, advancing to Innate, and evolving?

Resources!

The more, the better!

"Like this—"

Yan Chuan thought of a way: "I have a connection with one of the Du Heads of the two hundred Black Dragon Heavy Cavalry. Do you remember Fu Zhe who once invited me? He’s one of the two Du Heads. I’ll go see him."

Having an acquaintance makes breakthroughs easier.

Over at the Jiujiang Institute, Cheng Fengxiao is new and might not have much influence.

But Fu Zhe, as a member of one of the Four Families and a Du Head of the Black Dragon Heavy Cavalry, has considerable background and real power. Additionally, the two share a bond, which should warrant a discussion.

If negotiations break down—

"Then they break!"

Yan Chuan and Wang Zhengyi exchanged a knowing smile: "Since our foundation is in Tan Valley Royal City, we can negotiate and stay here if possible. If things don’t work out, we’ll start anew elsewhere. It’s only a matter of half a year or a year’s time."

The two quickly reached an agreement.

As for Chen Ze, he follows Yan Chuan’s lead.

...

"Brother Shangguan!"

That evening, when the Black Dragon Heavy Cavalry and the elites of the Jiujiang Institute gathered, Fu Zhe saw Shangguan Ji and others returning empty-handed, knowing that the day had been wasted.

Shangguan Ji’s face was solemn as he looked at Fu Zhe and Feng Jin, asking without pleasantries: "How many Iron-Armed Monkeys have the Black Dragon Heavy Cavalry caught?"

"Counting today, exactly one hundred."

Fu Zhe remembered clearly.

Even with two hundred Black Dragon Heavy Cavalry, strong and numerous as they were, navigating such a complex terrain like Nanyue Lake was no easy task. Capturing an Iron-Arm Monkey Group on each mountain wasn’t that simple.

As for Iron Arm Monkey Mountain, it’s the base of the Iron-Arm Monkey Group. The waterfalls and cliffs are unsuitable for the Black Dragon Colts, severely reducing the strength of the Black Dragon Heavy Cavalry. Conversely, the Iron-Arm Monkey Group uses geographical and numerical advantages to pose a significant threat to them.

Therefore, Fu Zhe and Feng Jin had been reluctant to launch an offensive on Iron Arm Monkey Mountain, continuing to clear out different hills and gather intelligence.

Iron-Arm Monkey Group!

That’s the mission target of the Black Dragon Heavy Cavalry.

As for the elites of the Jiujiang Institute, their mission was the Shui Clan in the Nanyue Lake waters, separate from the Black Dragon Heavy Cavalry’s task. Encountering the Iron-Armed Monkey King was purely accidental.

However—

"There’s an unexpected situation now."

Shangguan Ji had told Fu Zhe and Feng Jin about the Innate appearing to rescue the Iron-Armed Monkey King, then said solemnly: "An Innate has appeared, interfering in Nanyue Lake. The situation is different now."

"Innate?"

"Innate Divine General conspiring with the Iron-Armed Monkey King?"

Fu Zhe also adopted a serious expression.

He initially speculated that the Iron-Arm Monkey Group’s ’Monkey Form’ was taught by Yan Chuan and that Yan Chuan was behind the Iron-Arm Monkey Group’s operations in Nanyue Lake. But now it seemed—

"Either it has nothing to do with Yan Chuan."

"Or someone is supporting Yan Chuan from the shadows!"

As for Yan Chuan being that Innate Divine General?

Impossible!

Fu Zhe didn’t consider it.

Meanwhile,

Feng Jin pondered for a moment, quickly clarifying the situation based on the current circumstances: "Next, two plans—"

"One is to take away or kill the captured Iron-Armed Monkeys and retreat from Nanyue Lake to request support from King City."

"The second is to request support from the Divine General in Nanxiong City."

Both plans are about asking for support.

The difference between the two is purely due to the proximity of Nanxiong City to Nanyue Lake, raising concerns of possible collusion, a scenario not unfamiliar in the dossiers of the Black Dragon Heavy Cavalry, calling for some precautions.

As for holding the position and resisting head-on—

"Although that Divine General hasn’t killed or stolen, since his origin is unknown, and with his connection to the Monkey King, having captured over a hundred Iron-Armed Monkeys, many injured or crippled, we’ve probably accrued some hatred!"

Feng Jin was clear in his explanation.

Fu Zhe agreed: "We mustn’t delay, we should withdraw quickly!"

Immediately.

The two Du Heads issued the order, and the entire army retreated!

However, they were still too late.

Fu Zhe, Feng Jin, Shangguan Ji, and others had just left the camp when they saw two people and a monkey blocking the road ahead—

"Damn!"

Shangguan Ji’s hairs stood on end!

Feng Jin’s heart sank to the bottom!

Only Fu Zhe stared at one of them in shock—

"It’s you?!"

...

"General Fu, we meet again."

Reunions with old acquaintances are always joyful. Yan Chuan smiled at Fu Zhe, then greeted Li Hang and Hu Yanmo behind him: "Two gentlemen, long time no see."

During his stay in Nanxiong City, Yan Chuan and Li Hang, Hu Yanmo had been like brothers, drinking and chatting, with a certain friendship.

A year later.

Following Fu Zhe, the two had risen, though still Centurions, their ranks had increased, they enjoyed favorable treatment, equivalent to vice chiefs, with a bright future.

Now, looking at the person greeting them in front, they were both dumbfounded.

Fu Zhe, from a historical family, quickly regained his composure, smiled bitterly: "I had my suspicions when Brother Shangguan mentioned it earlier, but I didn’t expect it to really be you."

Fu Zhe let out a bitter laugh, then clasped his fists and bowed respectfully, saying: "Fu Zhe, Du Head of the Black Dragon Heavy Cavalry’s Second Camp in the Southern Garrison, greets the Divine General!"

Nearby.

Feng Jin followed with a salute, "Feng Jin, Du Head of the Black Dragon Heavy Cavalry’s First Camp in the Southern Garrison, greets the Divine General!"

Seeing that Fu Zhe seemed to know this Divine General, Shangguan Ji’s heart eased a bit, and he also greeted: "Shangguan Ji, personal disciple of Elder Zhou Shun of the Lishan Sect’s Jiujiang Institute, greets the Divine General!"

With the three taking the lead, Li Hang, Hu Yanmo, Pang Ping, and others also bowed in unison: "Greetings, Divine General!"

This included Cheng Fengxiao as well.

"We are all acquaintances, there’s no need for formalities."

Yan Chuan glanced around, not lingering on his master, but a moment of eye contact between master and disciple connected their hearts, and both could feel the joy in each other’s hearts.