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Chapter 1077: Beyond the Domain (2)
Chapter 1077: Beyond the Domain (2)
September 25, 2017
Youzhou, Lingzhi City, City Governor's Mansion.
After Zhang Yan concluded her terrifying description, she exchanged a few more words with Lu Haikong before departing, thus ending their discussion about the realm beyond the domain.
However, Zhang Yan didn't leave Lingzhi City; instead, she left the Governor's Mansion. For the next period, Zhang Yan would likely remain in Lingzhi City, as her task of analyzing the undead required her presence there.
Unless something unexpected happened, Lu Haikong and Zhang Yan would continue their collaboration for some time.
On the other side, after Zhang Yan's departure, Lu Haikong watched her retreating figure, deep in thought.
He wasn't shaken by the news Zhang Yan had revealed; instead, he pondered what information she had shared and what she might have concealed.
Despite Zhang Yan's apparent openness during their conversation, Lu Haikong was certain she hadn't disclosed all the intelligence she possessed about the realm beyond the domain. This woman held too many secrets.
For instance, during their previous conversation, Lu Haikong had asked why Cheng Yaojin and the others knew about strength values and the concepts of historical generals and props.
Zhang Yan had only given him a vague answer to this question.
There were other details she hadn't clarified, and Lu Haikong couldn't rule out the possibility that she genuinely lacked knowledge about certain matters. Still, he remained convinced that there were more secrets regarding the realm beyond the domain, and Zhang Yan was withholding information.
In this situation, Lu Haikong instinctively refrained from sharing information about the city beyond the domain. He once again kept his trump card close to his chest.
After ruling for so long, Lu Haikong found it challenging to trust anyone completely. Even though Zhang Yan seemed like an ally, he preferred to keep his guard up and wait for her next move.
Regardless of Zhang Yan's secrets or intentions, Lu Haikong knew it was always wise to exercise caution.
After observing Zhang Yan's retreating figure for a while, Lu Haikong finally averted his gaze and began to act.
His first action was to remotely contact Zhang Daoyi, instructing him to gather all the intelligence he could about the realm beyond the domain. Simultaneously, he contacted Xun You, urging him to set out for Lingzhi City as soon as possible.
Lu Haikong's urgency in summoning Xun You had twofold reasons. Firstly, he needed intelligence from Cheng Yaojin's group regarding the realm beyond the domain. Lu Haikong wouldn't rely solely on Zhang Yan's information; he required additional sources for reference. In this situation, no intelligence could be more comprehensive and reliable than that from Cheng Yaojin's group.
Secondly, and more importantly, Lu Haikong needed Xun You's assistance. Facing a formidable opponent like the Sui Tang Realm, it was unwise to proceed without a top-tier strategist.
The Sui Tang era was renowned for its balance of military and intellectual prowess. A simple search would reveal numerous generals with terrifying strength and strategists with extraordinary talents. While Lu Haikong was confident in his military capabilities, he was wary of the strategic challenges that might arise.
After spending several years in this world, Lu Haikong was well aware of the cunning nature of strategists. If the Sui Tang Realm possessed a strategist on par with Xun You, Lu Haikong knew he would have his hands full, even with his own formidable abilities.
As for whether the Sui Tang Realm had a strategist of Xun You's caliber, Lu Haikong could only respond with a wry smile.
At Lu Haikong's urging, Xun You hastened his journey to Lingzhi City, although it would still take some time due to the distance.
Of course, Lu Haikong wouldn't idly wait for Xun You's arrival. Despite having capable generals like Zhang Man Cheng and Chen Yi handling military affairs, there were still matters that required his personal attention.
In addition to handling affairs related to Liu Yu's faction, Lu Haikong needed to assist Zhang Yan, who was currently in Lingzhi City researching the undead virus. He would provide her with undead samples and other necessary resources.
Amid these mundane tasks, Lu Haikong had a more significant endeavor in mind—opening treasure chests, an activity he greatly enjoyed.
Upon reflection, Lu Haikong realized he hadn't opened any treasure chests since the ones he acquired from the Three Heroes Besieging One Overlord event. Recently, he had encountered numerous events and received various rewards, resulting in an astonishing accumulation of treasure chests.
A rough calculation revealed the following:
- Chen Ping, Wang Jun, and Xin Ping's advancements had granted Lu Haikong three Legendary Treasure Chests.
- The Human Emperor Cauldron task had earned him two Mythic Treasure Chests and one special task reward.
- On his wedding day, Lu Haikong captured a Malevolent Spirit and opened a Mysterious Gateway, earning him one Mythic Treasure Chest, one Legendary Treasure Chest, and an enigmatic 'Heaven and Earth Blessing.'
This was already an impressive haul, but there was more.
Lu Haikong had also opened three unsealed Mysterious Gateways, yielding three additional Mythic Treasure Chests. Lastly, there was his recent battle below Lingzhi City.
- Below Lingzhi City, Lu Haikong's victory over the Necroarmy earned him one Mythic Treasure Chest.
- Capturing Cheng Yaojin brought him another Mythic Treasure Chest.
- Additionally, there was the Legendary Treasure Chest from the scholar.
As Lu Haikong took inventory, he was astonished to find that he now possessed eight Mythic Treasure Chests, five Legendary Treasure Chests, a special task reward, and a Heaven and Earth Blessing—an incredible collection!
However, there was a slight excess in his rewards. Lu Haikong felt a tinge of regret that Elder Gongsun's three master blacksmiths hadn't advanced despite his completion of the Human Emperor Cauldron. If they had, they would have contributed at least three Mythic Treasure Chests to Lu Haikong's collection, bringing his total to eleven instead of eight.
Observing his greedy expression, one might say that this was the mark of a true powerhouse.
Chapter end
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