61: Borrow troops

Hearing this, murmurs immediately broke out in the main hall.

“What alliance? I think it’s a plea for help!”

“I heard that Dayan Kingdom has been crippled, and its royal city is under siege. Lu Xingchen is here to ask for reinforcements!”

“If it’s just Fengming Kingdom, then after negotiating terms, it’s not impossible to help. But Tianhui Kingdom is backing them! How dare our Yunyin Kingdom, a low-tier country, challenge Tianhui Kingdom?”

“We can’t help, there’s really nothing we can do.”

Su Xinghe said with an apologetic expression, “Lu Xingchen, I am truly grateful for your escort. But with Tianhui Kingdom supporting Fengming Kingdom, I absolutely cannot form an alliance with you. As the ruler, I must consider all the citizens of the country.”

Lu Xingchen was not discouraged.

It was normal for Yunyin Kingdom to have concerns; what he needed to do was dispel them.

Lu Xingchen loudly declared, “Fengming Kingdom has backing, and I, Lu Xingchen, also have backing! I have already entrusted someone to pressure Tianhui Kingdom, and they will no longer send troops to aid Fengming Kingdom.”

“The upcoming battle will be very fair for both our countries.”

Hearing this, Su Xinghe was greatly astonished.

“Young Friend Lu, is that true? Where does your backing come from?”

Lu Xingchen said in a deep voice, “That is my secret. But the ruler should understand that I would not joke about the survival of Dayan Kingdom.”

Su Xinghe nodded slightly, then said, “But even so, Fengming Kingdom’s national strength is superior to both our countries. A direct confrontation would bring no benefit to our Yunyin Kingdom.”

“The ruler wants benefits, right? This time, I’m not only returning to revive Dayan Kingdom but also to annihilate Fengming Kingdom. At that time, we can divide Fengming Kingdom’s land equally between our two countries. What do you think, ruler?”

Su Xinghe was even more surprised.

He hadn’t expected Lu Xingchen’s ambition to be so great, not only wanting to reclaim lost territory but even wanting to devour Fengming Kingdom.

What gave him the confidence?

Su Xinghe asked in a deep voice, “Young Friend Lu, what confidence do you have to defeat Fengming Kingdom? I cannot gamble with the lives of my soldiers.”

Lu Xingchen smiled slightly, activating his fighting Qi, and his strength as a Great Martial Master was displayed.

His mere aura made the civil officials gasp for breath.

Li Mi, who was nearby, immediately activated his fighting Qi to protect Su Xinghe.

Su Xinghe exclaimed, “Young Friend Lu has broken through to the Grand Martial Master Realm? You’re not even 20 yet, are you?”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “I apologize, I am only 18 years old.”

“Ruler, with my Cultivation speed, as long as I don’t die young, breaking through to Martial Spirit, or even Martial King, will be effortless.”

“A small Fengming Kingdom is nothing in my eyes. If you ally with me, Yunyin Kingdom will gain not only land but also the protection of a future top-tier expert.”

“I wonder if this level of strength satisfies the ruler?”

Hearing this, Su Xinghe frowned deeply and fell into contemplation.

The civil and military officials in the hall were also discussing animatedly.

“No way? An 18-year-old Great Martial Master! A Martial Dao Genius!”

“Lu Xingchen’s potential is so high, it’s worth taking a gamble. If he proves his Dao in the future, our Yunyin Kingdom, as an ally, could also profit greatly.”

“I still think it’s better not to take risks. Tianyuan Continent has no shortage of Geniuses, and the possibility of Lu Xingchen dying young is too great. We can’t put all our chips on him.”

“Opportunities to change one’s destiny in life are few, and it’s the same for a country. I think we can take a gamble.”

Seeing that Su Xinghe didn’t respond, Lu Xingchen took out a Medicinal Pill and handed it to Su Xinghe.

“Ruler, this Medicinal Pill is called a third-grade spirit ascension pill. After consumption, it can elevate a Great Martial Master Realm Expert by a minor Realm, and it is one of the most difficult third-rank pills to refine.”

“Now I offer it as a Meeting gift to Yunyin Kingdom. After the war ends, I will give you three more third-grade spirit ascension pills.”

Hearing this, a look of joy appeared on Li Mi’s face, who was nearby.

He happened to have a use for this third-grade spirit ascension pill.

He was old, his Qi and blood were declining, and he hadn’t made any progress for many years.

This third-grade spirit ascension pill could directly elevate one’s Realm; it was simply a treasure.

Moreover, he was the Grand Consecrator, so if the ruler accepted the Medicinal Pill, this third-grade spirit ascension pill would most likely fall into his hands.

For a moment, he was tempted.

Su Xinghe did not take the Medicinal Pill, only looking a bit puzzled.

“Alchemists are the noblest profession on Tianyuan Continent. Our Yunyin Kingdom doesn’t even have a First-Rank Alchemist, let alone a Third-Rank Alchemist. Lu Xingchen, where did you get this Medicinal Pill?”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “I refined it myself. It only took half an hour.”

Instantly, the hall fell into an eerie silence.

Everyone stared intently at Lu Xingchen, their eyes filled with awe and fervor.

Su Xinghe also took a while to recover from his shock.

“You? You are a Third-Rank Alchemist?”

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly, “That’s right. If the ruler doesn’t believe me, I can refine a third-rank pill for you on the spot.”

After receiving the affirmative answer, a fierce uproar immediately broke out throughout the hall.

“Holy crap, a Third-Rank Alchemist? Is it real or fake?”

“I think it’s most likely real. Lu Xingchen has the guts to refine Medicinal Pills on the spot.”

“He has no need to lie, otherwise, he would be exposed very quickly. Lying makes no sense.”

“An 18-year-old youth, proficient in both Martial Dao and Alchemy, a heaven-sent Genius!”

“A Third-Rank Alchemist is enough to win over a large number of Great Martial Master Realm Experts. No wonder Lu Xingchen dared to dream of counterattacking Fengming Kingdom; so that’s where his confidence comes from!”

After a long while, Su Xinghe finally recovered.

“No need, I believe Young Friend Lu would not deceive me. Since Lu has explained the pros and cons so clearly, not accepting would make me seem ignorant. My Yunyin Kingdom is willing to ally with you and help you reclaim your lost territory!”

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen breathed a sigh of relief and chuckled, “Since that’s the case, then the ruler should accept this third-grade spirit ascension pill. Here’s to our pleasant cooperation!”

Su Xinghe put away the Medicinal Pill and said in a deep voice, “May I ask what Young Friend Lu needs our Yunyin Kingdom to do?”

Lu Xingchen said in a deep voice, “I need Yunyin Kingdom to provide grain and military equipment for my country in the upcoming battles to ensure our logistical support. Also, I would like to borrow fifty thousand elite soldiers from the ruler to reclaim lost territory.”

Hearing this, the assembled officials in the hall once again erupted in an uproar.

“Providing logistical aid is acceptable, but borrowing troops is a bit excessive, isn’t it? Our Yunyin Kingdom only has a total of one hundred thousand soldiers. Lu Xingchen asks for half of them right away. What about our country’s safety?”

“Exactly, exactly! What if Dayan Kingdom takes advantage of the chaos and invades? How would we resist?”

“Ruler, you absolutely must not agree!”

“Lu Xingchen’s request is too outrageous. Although he is worth investing in, there must be a bottom line. We must first ensure the interests of our country.”

Su Xinghe also frowned deeply, hesitated for a moment, and then said in a deep voice, “I’m sorry, Young Friend Lu, I’m afraid I cannot agree to the matter of borrowing troops.”