LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 198 Of Course, That's Not What I Meant
Ye Feng had just stepped out of the council hall when the notoriously hot-tempered Sima Zhantian couldn't hold back any longer, and asked, "My Lord, why didn't you let me take action just now to eliminate that Lord of the Coastal Ridge, and those two members of the Sky Eagle Sect behind him? I get angry just looking at their arrogant demeanor."
Ye Feng shook his head with a smile and said, "This place is, after all, the Base Camp of the Old Eastern King. If the Old Eastern King were not present, it would be another matter, but since he still holds sway over the Eastern Border, we should show him some courtesy. The Old Eastern King has a deep friendship with our Old Northern King, after all."
Upon hearing this, Sima Zhantian immediately fell silent. It was probably more than a decade ago when the Old Northern King was still alive, and the Old Eastern King was that brave warrior who, with a sword in the left hand and a horse's reins in the right, often visited the Northern Upper Territory to discuss the great trends of the world with the Old Northern King.
It was during that time that Sima Zhantian and Xiao Chuanqi, among others, spoke of the influence of the Old Eastern King. After the death of the Old Northern King, combined with the Old Eastern King's advanced age, the interactions between the Northern and Eastern Borders gradually became less frequent.
Xiao Chuanqi asked, "May I ask, my Lord, regarding East Pole Island in the Outer Sea of the Eastern Border, are we truly going to stand by and do nothing, allowing that Coastal Ridge and the Sky Eagle Sect to act recklessly and uncontrollably?"
Ye Feng turned to glance at the Base Camp behind him, then sighed, "Rest assured, as long as the Old Eastern King is not completely senile, he will surely know how to make a decision. You need not say more. Given the temperament of the Old Eastern King, I fear that the results may only be known by early morning tomorrow."
Having said this, Ye Feng quickened his pace and headed briskly toward the accommodations on the left.
Sima Zhantian and Xiao Chuanqi exchanged glances, then shook their heads and hurried to follow him, with Xia Lengchan and Li Jingang closely behind.
The night grew deeper, and the Eastern Border's winter was rainy. In the second half of the night, a light, drizzling rain started to fall, occasionally mixed with bits of ice.
Although it didn't snow in the winter of the Eastern Border, once it rained, it was always freezing rain. This kind of freezing rain was extremely cold and damp, making one feel miserably uncomfortable without reason.
Of course, this severe cold was nothing to Ye Feng; he spent almost the entire night sitting cross-legged on the bed, his hands forming a strange Dharma Seal, constantly practicing his Breathing Technique. It was uncertain how many Grand Circulations his Qi Force had completed in his body.
It was not until dawn was breaking that Hong Qingyan came to knock on the door. Ye Feng still hadn't managed to open a single Acupoint. After reaching the status of a High-Level Martial King, especially after surpassing a hundred Acupoints, each additional Acupoint became increasingly difficult to penetrate.
Ye Feng shook his head, and then called out, "Come in!"
Hong Qingyan entered slowly, carrying a basin of steaming hot water, which sent up rolling wisps of steam.
Seeing her struggle, Ye Feng shook his head and said, "Qingyan, you really don't need to do these things every day. You could have the servants handle it."
Hong Qingyan immediately hung her head, her voice low, "Does Big Brother Ye think I'm not doing a good job?"
With a wry smile, Ye Feng said, "Of course that's not what I mean. I just feel that it might be too much for you to do this every day, and I don't want you to feel wronged."
"Not at all wronged!"
Hong Qingyan immediately lifted her head, her face blooming with a radiant smile as bright as fresh flowers, "Actually, I don't have much to do every day. I can only try to look after Big Brother Ye's washing and such. Besides, I can't really help with anything else. Also, I've gotten used to it over these past few months."
Ye Feng nodded, not saying anything more. After a quick wash, he took Hong Qingyan by the hand and walked out to the dining hall.
Just as the two were about to have breakfast, a guardian from the Eastern Border hurried in, bowed, and said, "Greetings, Northern King. My Lord invites you to the Base Camp council hall."
Ye Feng nodded and said, "Understood. Go back and tell the Old Eastern King that after I've had breakfast, I'll come over."
"Yes!" The guard bowed once more and then withdrew.
The breakfast was simple and light, prepared by Hong Qingyan. Ye Feng had gotten used to it. After he finished eating, he took Xiao Chuanqi and four others along a small path on the left, heading to the grand courtyard before the Base Camp, and then entered the meeting hall.
"Younger Brother Ye, you've finally arrived," Muu Tianye, the Old Eastern King, said as soon as he saw Ye Feng walk in, immediately stepping forward to grab his hand.
Ye Feng smiled and said, "Seeing the Old Eastern King this way, it seems like you didn't sleep well last night."
"Indeed, I pondered the entire night. How could I have possibly slept well?" the Old Eastern King replied, rolling his eyes.
"But Old Eastern King, have you thought of a solution now?" Ye Feng asked with a smile.
"Naturally, or else I wouldn't have troubled Younger Brother Ye by asking you to come early in the morning."
As Muu Tianye, the Old Eastern King, said this, he coughed out of habit and then said solemnly, "After pondering the whole night, I finally came up with a perfect plan. The plan to eradicate East Pole Island in two days remains unchanged. As for the allies, Younger Brother Ye, you naturally must go, and I have already agreed about the Sky Eagle Sect as well."
A look of 'as expected' appeared on Ye Feng's face. Based on his understanding of the Old Eastern King, he had already guessed that the latter would make such a choice.
Sima Zhantian couldn't help but ask, "May I ask what you mean, Eastern King? Surely you're not suggesting we both serve as allies simultaneously?"
"Exactly, that is what I mean," replied the Old Eastern King.
The Old Eastern King chuckled and remarked, "This East Pole Island of the Outer Sea is said to have five Island Masters, each a Top-Level Grandmaster. They're truly not easy to deal with. So, to be cautious, I invited both parties. Of course, the conditions previously promised to you will need to be adjusted somewhat."
"What sort of adjustments?" Xiao Chuanqi asked.
"Quite simple," said the Old Eastern King. "It will be determined by your contributions. For example, if one of you manages to slay one of the five Island Masters of East Pole Island, then I agree to let either the Martial Alliance or the Sky Eagle Sect develop in one of the ridges. If two are slain, then there are two ridge regions available, and so on.
If Younger Brother Ye and your group can eliminate the five Island Masters of East Pole Island, then the Martial Alliance can fully proceed to develop in five ridges within the Eastern Border. As for the Sky Eagle Sect, they can get lost."
Having said this, Muu Tianye, the Old Eastern King, turned to look at Ye Feng and smiled, "Younger Brother Ye, what do you think?"
Ye Feng replied with a slight smile, "I naturally have no problem. How about the Sky Eagle Sect?"
The Old Eastern King said, "The Sky Eagle Sect certainly wouldn't dare to dissent. They've already replied a moment ago, and they have agreed. Since Younger Brother Ye also has no issues, then it's decided. In two days' time, we set sail together to eradicate East Pole Island and purge the Eastern Border's scourge to the benefit of the people!"
"Eradicate East Pole Island, purge the Eastern Border of its scourge for the good of the people!" echoed through the meeting hall as several commanders and deputy commanders raised their voices in support, all appearing passionate and determined.
Ye Feng just smiled, then bowed and said, "In that case, we shall take our leave for now and set out together in two days!"