amaotonovel Chapter 922: Everyone Has a Chance to Shine; Intelligence from the Locals!
Chapter 922: Everyone Has a Chance to Shine; Intelligence from the Locals!
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What I didn't expect was that Lu Ding had now beaten him to the punch by bringing up information about the Mad God.
However, Zhan Tingzhou felt this seemed normal too.
The situation in the new city in this life had changed too much.
Many people who shouldn't have died were dead, while those who should have died were still alive.
Of course, this 'should or shouldn't' wasn't determined by their good deeds or their sins.
Zhan Tingzhou had lived for so long in his previous life and was fundamentally a person of gray morality. Unless it was particularly heinous and harmed nature and reason, in his view, it was just everyone relying on their own abilities.
If you win, you can be proud; if you lose, don't whine.
Even in his previous life, one of the peerless geniuses who should have become the special envoy at the Mouth of the Evil Prison, Qing Jiusi, had also transformed into Ren Yi Yang Tian, the demon gourmet, Ying Gou.
Of course, this isn't to say Ying Gou couldn't compare to Qing Jiusi.According to Zhan Tingzhou's judgment, Ying Gou was even more formidable than Qing Jiusi, even terrifying one could say.
Comparable to the current Lu Ding.
This kind of evaluation was enough to prove its weight.
Of course, only comparable.
But in his previous life, Ying Gou hadn't come, looking down on the place.
Later, because his actions were too arrogant and cruel, he died under the scheming siege of multiple demons, evil cults, and hostile forces.
Just like how Lu Ding was besieged by Wuwang back then and is targeted by multiple parties now.
Geniuses of this kind are never lacking at any time. What's lacking are geniuses who can survive, or those who understand how to hide their light and bide their time.
Ying Gou didn't understand, so he died in his previous life.
Lu Ding doesn't understand, but Zhan Tingzhou absolutely will not let him die!
His thoughts were chaotic. After sorting them out, Zhan Tingzhou spoke, "Then you've asked the right person."
"As a local, and a local who loved reading and studying since childhood, I do actually know a little about the Mad God."
"According to legend, back when the Yellow Heaven Sect's Dharma Protector, the Mad God, was severely wounded by Great Han's experts, the Yellow Heaven Sect did have arrangements in the new city."
"Especially later, after the new city came under Great Han's control, with the Mouth of the Evil Prison being a major axis of the western region, the Yellow Heaven Sect also participated in that meat-grinding melee of that year."
"Later, there were rumors that the Yellow Heaven Sect wanted to use the flesh, blood, and soldierly baleful aura from the battle to restore the Mad God's injuries, because the Mad God was right at the Mouth of the Evil Prison."
"But this is just a legend. How credible it is, I don't know."
"However, I think the Three Reefs at Sea at the Mouth of the Evil Prison are a bit problematic."
Hearing him get to this point, Lu Ding immediately asked curiously, "What's the problem?"
Zhan Tingzhou dipped his finger in tea and drew the rough outline of the Mouth of the Evil Prison on the table. "I (in my previous life) once accidentally learned a geomancy technique."
"This Mouth of the Evil Prison, if it weren't for the Three Reefs at Sea, in ordinary geomancy techniques, this would just be an ordinary 'poisonous flood dragon entering the sea,' harming others to benefit oneself. Simply put, venomous snakes all have triangular heads, right?"
"Placed in this location, the explanation is that the Mouth of the Evil Prison, as a port, can make money from outsiders and strengthen the western region."
"But in the geomancy technique I learned."
"The river entering the sea at the Mouth of the Evil Prison is turbid and yellow, with severe sand movement. This is a 'mud dragon entering the sea, washing away the worldly glamour.' This place, the Mouth of the Evil Prison, could not only strengthen the western region, it could even boost the new city's economy."
"But there are these Three Reefs at Sea. The three reefs split the flow, like three nails hammered into the head: Heaven, Earth, and Man; Essence, Energy, and Spirit."
"In principle, once nailed down, this place is definitely going to have problems. The accumulated worldly glamour would surely erupt. But the Mouth of the Evil Prison has never had any major incidents."
"At most, there's a snake demon at the God Ascension, Ninth Restriction. So where did all this accumulated glamour go?"
Lu Ding suddenly asked, "There's a snake demon at God Ascension, Ninth Restriction at the Mouth of the Evil Prison!!?"
Zhan Tingzhou: ........
He fell silent, because this snake demon probably hadn't revealed itself yet.
Zhan Tingzhou said, "That's not the point."
Lu Ding said, "How come I didn't know."
Zhan Tingzhou said, "I heard about it."
Lu Ding asked, "Where is it located?"
Zhan Tingzhou said, "I really only heard about it, just rumors. Let's talk about the Mad God first. I'll take you to look for it later."
Lu Ding felt satisfied, "Okay, okay, you continue."
After organizing his thoughts, Zhan Tingzhou continued, "If the legend about the Mad God is true, then it must be at the Three Reefs at Sea. It's basically impossible anywhere else."
Although Lu Ding already knew the information about the Mad God and the bargaining chip gemstone for dealing with the Yellow Heaven Sect hypocritically from Yuwen Longyuan, knowing the exact location in advance would allow for more planning.
Hearing this, Lu Ding immediately took out his phone.
He sent a message to Old Long, who was currently Fu Xinghe's master and had come with them.
[Old Long, pick some investigators, the good ones, go to the Three Reefs at Sea at the Mouth of the Evil Prison and set up an ambush in advance. Do not alert anyone. You must be on high alert, expand the perimeter while laying down our Bureau's most comprehensive Inescapable Net. Bring all kinds of equipment and devices. Wait for my notification, then we'll wrap them up like dumplings!]
In the novels Lu Ding had read, it was common for the protagonist to get good stuff from a secret realm and then still manage to escape right on the enemy's home turf?
That's a classic case of insufficient preparation.
Since we have the home-field advantage.
Then we must utilize it thoroughly and wrap them all up completely.
Although the Mouth of the Evil Prison isn't Lu Ding's territory yet, it doesn't matter.
It will be sooner or later.
A reply came from Old Long.
[Grand Duke Lu, you've finally thought of me. I guarantee the completion of the mission.]
These past few days, having done nothing but watch the house, Old Long felt like he had just changed locations to continue doing the same job.
Before, he watched the library at the 749 Reserve University; now, he's come to the new city to watch the crystal...
Who understands, folks?
In his seventies and eighties, it's precisely the age to strive. He doesn't allow himself to be this comfortable!!
After sending the message, Lu Ding handed his phone with the chat to Zhan Tingzhou to see, "Do you have anything to add?"
Zhan Tingzhou thought for a moment and said, "Remember to bring the Reshaper. The 'mud dragon entering the sea' configuration has been nailed down for so long. If it's true, once released, the resentment will definitely be significant, and the shackles will have deepened."
"Relying on itself, it will be very difficult to enter the sea. We need to help it while also stabilizing the coastline, otherwise we'll get flooded."
"But there are these Three Reefs at Sea. The three reefs split the flow, like three nails hammered into the head: Heaven, Earth, and Man; Essence, Energy, and Spirit."
Lu Ding nodded silently.
See, this is a 'local.'
As the saying goes, a good fighter needs three helpers. No matter how awesome you are, you can't achieve absolute perfection. Yuwen Longyuan provides intelligence and bargaining chips, Zhan Tingzhou supplements details and information. They're all fucking useful talents.
And Lu Ding provides the field control.
With help from multiple parties, this is absolute perfection.
Everyone has the opportunity to shine and contribute.
New city, big stage, if you have dreams, come here. This place doesn't lack opportunities, only talent.
Lu Ding, who is himself a thousand-mile steed, even more possesses the eyes of a talent scout.
After arranging everything, Lu Ding stood up.
"Let's go, we're going to retrieve the items, and while we're at it, go to the 749 Bureau at the Mouth of the Evil Prison to chat with the special envoy there. After I unify the western region, I want to see just where these rats can hide!!!"
"We'll find them slowly then."