CHAPTER 1482: CHAPTER 1482: RECRUITING A TOP STUDENT

Compared to Guo Xiang, Guo Cunyi is obviously much more modest.

He waved his hand, smiled at Long Fei and Chu Feng, and said, "You two, don’t listen to my sister’s nonsense. It’s just some minor skirmishes, hardly something to be called a military genius."

Long Fei’s eyes lit up. Currently, their South Yangtze Prefecture lacks someone with the talent to lead the entire situation.

If Guo Cunyi truly has some skills, it might be worth considering recruiting him into the South Yangtze Prefecture.

He curiously asked Guo Cunyi, "What is Brother Guo’s view on the current situation?"

Guo Cunyi replied, "All the major forces in North Yangtze have pledged their loyalty to the New Emperor. A few days ago, at the enthronement ceremony in Chang’an City, all the lords of North Yangtze came to offer their congratulations. Not a single person from South Yangtze was present; they are still observing. In my view, currently, Southern Ridge County, Shu State County, Jingzhou Prefecture, and South Yangtze Prefecture need to establish a tri-polar stance with North Yangtze. The Imperial Court’s strategy might be to conquer them one by one, first taking South Yangtze Prefecture and Jingzhou Prefecture, and then Shu State County and Southern Ridge County."

Chu Feng was surprised, "The enthronement ceremony has already been held?"

"Indeed!"

Guo Cunyi took a sip of wine, smiled, and said, "You two have been in South Yangtze this whole time and haven’t visited Chang’an City. On the day of the enthronement, Chang’an City was bustling. Not only were there people from our Great Xia Country, but also Extraterritorial Cultivators. It was truly a grand spectacle with thousands of nations paying homage."

Seeing that her brother hadn’t mentioned her affairs for a long time, Guo Xiang poked him with her finger, made a face at him, and murmured softly, "Brother, I brought you here to support me, not to drink."

Long Fei and Chu Feng both heard and laughed at Guo Xiang.

Long Fei clasped his fist and said, "Regarding Miss Xiang’s matter, I apologize to your Guo Family. Some things were not intentional, it was merely borrowing strength to further our plans."

He poured wine for himself and Chu Feng, and they together toasted Guo Xiang and Guo Cunyi with a cup.

Guo Cunyi also raised his cup and said, "Brother Long, no need to be polite. In the past, we were not acquainted; whatever you did, I understand. Today, with this cup of wine, we are friends. Past grievances are thus erased."

"Well said!"

"Brother Guo is magnanimous!"

Long Fei and Chu Feng both admired his straightforwardness, and together they laughed and drank a cup.

Guo Xiang pursed her lips, staring at her brother speechless.

She came to seek revenge, but he ended up making two friends.

Long Fei put down his cup and, with interest, asked Guo Cunyi, "In Brother Guo’s view, who can have the last laugh in Great Xia Country?"

Guo Cunyi furrowed his brow and said, "War serves politics. No matter who wins in the end, it is the common people who suffer, and it is Great Xia Country’s vitality that is harmed. Currently, various interests are intricate and cannot be balanced politically, so they can only be resolved through war. Speaking as a scholar, everyone is a loser, and those who have the last laugh are the Demons who watch coldly from the shadows!"

Long Fei, finding a kindred spirit, was pleased to find there was still a clear-headed young man within the Human Race.

He asked Guo Cunyi, "How much does Brother Guo know about the Demon Race?"

Guo Cunyi took out a hand-drawn map from his arms, spread it out, and pointed to it with Long Fei, "Over the years, I have been investigating the Demon Race. Not only in South Yangtze, but also in North Yangtze, the grasslands, deserts, and even the oceans, there are traces of the Demon Race. You could say they are everywhere, intertwined among us. I observe the current heavenly phenomena, the return of Spiritual Energy, indicating signs of the Demon Race’s emergence. The peaceful environment the Human Race enjoys will not last for many years."

Long Fei and Chu Feng knew some of the sealing locations of the Demon Race, but not as detailed as Guo Cunyi.

Looking at the map now, they were indeed startled.

Unexpectedly, right under their noses in South Yangtze Prefecture there was a sealing location of the Demon Race.

These things appeared to be like malignant tumors, making people apprehensive.

Chu Feng inquired, "Is this map of Brother Guo’s genuine?"

Guo Cunyi replied, "It’s about eighty to ninety percent accurate. Every sealing location of the Demon Race shows signs of withering flora. They are already absorbing the Essential Qi from all directions even before their emergence."

Long Fei asked Guo Cunyi, "Could Brother Guo gift us this map?"

"Of course, I have already memorized this map. If Brother Long finds it useful, feel free to take it!"

Guo Cunyi nodded generously.

Long Fei took the map, planning to first check out the sealing site of the Demon Race in South Yangtze Prefecture.

If possible, to first remove these malignant tumors.

He asked Guo Cunyi, "Let’s not talk about distant matters, but the current military situation. Does Brother Guo think the Imperial Court’s army can cross the Great River?"

Guo Cunyi frowned and said, "The situation is grim. Before I left, I heard from my teacher that the Imperial Court may have reached some kind of agreement with Extraterritorial Cultivators. If Extraterritorial Cultivators support them, the defenses of South Yangtze Prefecture and Jingzhou Prefecture are in danger. I have traveled across various Star Domains, and while their cultivation is similar to ours, some of their spiritual civilizations far exceed us."

"You can travel across Star Domains?"

Long Fei and Chu Feng widened their eyes; it had always been their dream, but they never had the means.

Thinking about looting things in other Star Domains made their blood flow faster.

Guo Xiang chimed in from the side, "What’s so surprising? My brother is an exchange student between the Star Domains. They send disciples here to study, and my brother goes there to study; there is an opportunity every year."

Guo Cunyi smiled without speaking, letting his sister blow his horn.

Long Fei and Chu Feng finally understood that the young man before them was a top student from Chang’an Academy.

No matter the world, top students have privileges.

The more Long Fei looked at Guo Cunyi, the more satisfied he became.

He took the initiative to recruit him, "Has Brother Guo graduated yet? Do you have a position?"

Guo Cunyi smiled and said, "A commoner, just graduated from Chang’an Academy, still groping in the dark."

Chu Feng patted his shoulder, happily saying, "What are you waiting for? You and us hit it off at first sight, sworn brothers, join us!"

Long Fei smiled and seriously told Guo Cunyi, "To be honest, Brother Guo, our South Yangtze Prefecture is in need of talents like you to take charge. And you know the situation in South Yangtze Prefecture, mostly young people in charge. Although lacking much experience, they are absolutely full of energy. If Brother Guo is not averse, we could work together."

Guo Cunyi also, having bonded with Long Fei and Chu Feng, was especially moved by hearing Long Fei and Zhong Zhengyang’s conversation on East Lake, which stirred the heroic chord in his heart daring to be the first in the world and save the world.

Long Fei and Chu Feng had extended a direct invitation, and to refuse further would seem pretentious.

Guo Cunyi stood up, cupped his hands, bowed deeply to Long Fei, and said, "If the Imperial Son-in-law does not disdain my humble self, I am willing to accompany you. For the rest of my life, through thick and thin!"

"Good, let’s drink!"

Chu Feng stood up laughing, promptly filling everyone’s cups.

Long Fei also stood up, raised Guo Cunyi with both hands, handed him a cup, and they drank together, laughing happily, "Living honestly and helping the world!"

Guo Xiang watched from the side, feeling dazed, not understanding how this group of men thought, speaking a few words and acting as if in a romantic relationship, ready to hug one another.

She shook her head, thinking that revenge was no longer achievable.