EFB Chapter 2292 A Different Perspective
Chapter 2292 A Different Perspective
Chapter 2292 Saying the Opinion
"Oh, this vain fellow!" Blood Demon muttered to himself, "He's trying to outshine you by dressing up in fine clothes in the middle of nowhere at a construction site."
He Lingchuan smiled as well: "Fifteen years have passed, and the Imperial Preceptor Shuangye is as radiant as ever."
The last time he met Shuangye was at the viewing area outside the border of Lingxu City. At that time, Shuangye was also dressed in brocade robes and looked radiant. The Lingxu nobles who came to watch the competition gathered in the valley, and every family was powerful and wealthy, but only Shuangye's imposing presence made everyone else pale in comparison.
His flamboyance and assertiveness are just as they always have been.
Blood Demon glanced at the other person, then at this one, and felt that both of them were hiding daggers behind their smiles.
He Lingchuan reached out, and a cold light flashed from under his sleeve!
Shuangye saw it clearly, yet he remained motionless, letting the cold light turn his face white.
Sure enough, the cold light spun around in front of him, flattening the top of the rugged boulder on the side.
The cut was flat and even, without any stone powder. The Nine Nether Emperor's casual strike was as easy as cutting a piece of tofu.
He Lingchuan strolled over to the newly carved stone bed, sat down, and gestured, "Please sit."
Shuangye smiled, lifted the hem of her dress, and sat down gracefully, her back ramrod straight.
"Under the moon and before the mountain, all that's missing is a pot of good wine."
As soon as he finished speaking, He Lingchuan took out a gold goblet inlaid with rubies and two gold cups from his bosom.
"When friends come from afar, how can we be without wine?" He poured two cups for himself. "This wine was brewed by the monkeys behind the Chixiao Golden Palace. It has a unique flavor."
Shuangye smiled and took the word "friend" to heart. She raised her cup and took a sip: "Good wine. Even the monkeys in the palace are so capable."
He was neither afraid nor convinced that He Lingchuan had poisoned the wine.
"Why didn't you send an official letter when Shuangye came today?" He Lingchuan took a sip of wine himself. "Cangyan could have welcomed him with state honors to avoid being impolite."
These words sound nice, but they are actually a veiled criticism of Shuangye for being rude and secretly infiltrating Cangyan to do something unspeakable.
Shuangye said leisurely, "Among the Three Kingdoms, Cang Yan came later and surpassed the others. I have long admired him and am determined to travel incognito to learn about the local customs and culture. It is said that seeing is believing, and the ancients were right."
He Lingchuan clearly knew why he had come, and he also knew why He Lingchuan was asking, but he just didn't say a word about it.
"Oh?" He Lingchuan looked intrigued and refilled his cup. "The Frost Leaf Grand Preceptor has a keen eye and extraordinary methods. He will surely gain something in Cangyan. There's no time like the present. Come, give us your opinion on Cangyan."
The phrase “必有获得” is a double entendre.
He knew that someone like Shuangye wouldn't have traveled all the way to Cangyan just to get a gold core. Stirring up trouble and creating chaos along the way to understand how the country was functioning was probably also an important part of Shuangye's mission.
A country's emergency response methods and capabilities often directly reflect its problem-solving mindset and system. For example, after He Lingchuan's rampage in the Heavenly Palace, he meticulously observed Bei Jia's various reactions.
Now, he wanted to see what secrets Shuangye could come up with.
"Then I'll speak my mind, and Jiuyou may listen." Since Jiuyou wanted to hear, he would say a few words. Shuangye sat up straight and deliberately cleared his throat. "As I traveled, I saw quiet mountains and prosperous cities, and people living in peace and contentment. These are similar to those in Beijia, so I won't elaborate. But the clear distinction between immortals and mortals in Cangyan, where they do not disturb each other, surprised me somewhat. This time, when Qixia Sect caused trouble and Weian City quelled the rebellion, even foolish mortals dared to roam the mountains and fields looking for the entrance to the mountain gate, disregarding their own safety. This shows the loyalty of the common people to their country. This is what it means to have the people's hearts at heart, which is rare among nations."
The people of Wei'an City helping the authorities search for the entrance to the Qixia Sect's mountain gate was not an isolated case; it was a common practice involving hundreds or thousands of people.
Is it because they didn't know the immortals were powerful, or that this journey was dangerous?
The people are not fools; their actions stem from their resentment towards the oppressors and their trust in the city-state.
He Lingchuan said calmly, "It's obvious."
These are all things that are on the table and can be seen by everyone. So what profound theories does the Imperial Preceptor Shuangye have?
That was all he said; the Nine Nether Emperor was certainly not satisfied. Frost Leaf smiled.
"With the support of the people, I see that the Cangyan military and political system, established by Jiuyou, is centered on Yuan power, unlike the Bejia and Mou Kingdoms which are centered on powerful beings. As a result, it is innovative in strategy and tactics, and is flexible and efficient. What is most valuable is that the unity between the military and the people that you have guided can truly maximize the power of mortals, allowing them to find their place in this era of great strife, and no longer be reduced to cattle and horses in the workshop or fish on the chopping block. If Jiuyou can go a step further and enable them to play a role in the battle of the extraordinary, that would be a blessing for all living beings."
Frosty leaves gaze at the moon, filled with praise:
"When I first met Jiuyou, I knew your future was limitless."
That's why I wanted to recruit them as subordinates.
"But I still underestimated you. You have unparalleled talent, and your strength, courage, charm, and luck are all top-notch, which is why you have achieved what you have today!"
"What a compliment! So cheesy!" Blood Demon chuckled in surprise from He Lingchuan's back. "This Frost Leaf is truly talented; he speaks so sweetly."
He Lingchuan's hand, which was holding up a glass, also paused.
He stared at the frosty leaves for a long while, then chuckled.
"As expected of Shuangye. Her role as the Imperial Preceptor for over a hundred years has truly been worthwhile."
Shuangye swirled the wine in her cup: "You flatter me. At most, I am just a national advisor. How can I compare to He Xiao, who has transformed himself and ascended to the throne? Come, let me toast Jiuyou."
He looked at He Lingchuan's eyes, then at He Lingchuan's smile, and knew that the man had understood.
The two understood each other perfectly and drank it all in one gulp.
He Lingchuan knew that Shuangye's words sounded like flattery, but in fact, every single one of them was ironic. If the audience were a little dim-witted, they might actually think he was praising them.
To truly understand what Shuangye is saying, we need to work backward and listen to the opposite perspective.
He openly praised Cangyan's military and political system for being centered on Yuanli rather than powerful figures, but in reality, he was saying that Cangyan simply didn't have that many powerful figures, and its weak foundation prevented it from attracting experts. This was a last resort.
He openly praised Cang Yan's strategies and tactics as flexible and efficient. Why? Because lacking absolute power, he could only try to break the deadlock with skill.
One force can overcome ten techniques; true strength is enough to sweep away everything. Vega himself is the best example of this saying.
He praised Cang Yan for his skillful use of mortal power, which proved effective in the battle against the Qixia Sect. But what about beyond that? What could Cang Yan possibly use to fight against the extraordinary powers that were far more powerful than those of the Qixia Sect? Could it be that he would still rely on mortal power?
Mortals are just mortals, with very limited potential, which also resulted in Cang Yan having a very limited potential.
You, the Great Emperor of the Nine Netherworlds, wanted to hear what I had to say, didn't you? Then I'll speak properly.
Every sentence is praise, but every word is criticism.
Overtly, there are only praises; covertly, there are only doubts.
(End of this chapter)