School flower's personal master

Chapter 12796

Otherwise, if Lin Yi misunderstands that he and Xiao Guichen have an ambiguous relationship, that would be a real problem.

Given Lin Yi's current status in Tianjun, it is no exaggeration to say that he can elevate a top-tier family with a single word, or destroy it with the same word.

Despite the close relationship between the Cao family father and son and Lin Yi, the closer they are, the more cautious they should be.

In short, serving a ruler is like serving a tiger.

On the other side, without Lin Yi's instructions, Zhang Baiyu had already taken the initiative to track down Xiao Guichen.

Anyone with eyes to see can see that this matter concerns the Demon Extermination Army, and it will not be left to rest so easily.

If not handled properly, the entire Tianjun County might be thrown into chaos.

For a time, everyone was filled with anxiety.

Late at night, at the Xiao family home.

Xiao Guichen sat in his dilapidated study, a map of Tianjun spread out before him, lost in thought, his expression shifting between light and shadow.

"Our Demon-Slaying Army has guarded the border for generations. Why should we be allowed to ride roughshod over by an outsider?"

He grabbed the wine jar and took a big gulp. The strong liquor went down his throat, but instead of extinguishing his anger, it only intensified it.

Xiao Guichen slammed the wine jar onto the table, his face full of resentment.

Just then, a gentle breeze came from the doorway, causing the candlelight to flicker.

A phantom image quietly appeared.

Xiao Guichen looked up alertly, his hand on the hilt of his knife.

The illusory figure chuckled softly, as gentle as a spring breeze: "Brother Guichen, there's no need to be nervous, it's me."

"Brother Qingfan?"

Xiao Guichen was taken aback when he saw the person's appearance, but then breathed a sigh of relief.

The person who arrived was none other than Di Qingfan.

The two were old friends, having traveled together in their youth until he joined the Demon Extermination Army, at which point their contact ceased.

Upon seeing Di Qingfan's condition, Xiao Guichen frowned: "Brother Di, what happened to you?"

At this moment, Di Qingfan's figure was ethereal, not a physical body, but some kind of energy entity.

At first glance, it looks almost like a ghost.

"It's a long story."

Di Qingfan gave a bitter smile: "Brother Guichen, I've heard about what happened to you. That Lin Yi is really going too far. It's one thing for him to bully someone like me, but he doesn't even spare a meritorious person like you, Brother Guichen. It's really too much!"

Xiao Guichen sneered, "I'll make him pay a hundredfold for this insult today!"

Unbeknownst to him, at the very moment he spoke, Di Qingfan quietly raised his hand, and a seed of ultimate intent immediately entered the deepest part of his consciousness.

Then it bloomed quickly.

Xiao Guichen's eyes glazed over for a moment before returning to their clear state.

But deep in his eyes, there was a subtle, almost imperceptible, obsession.

With his strength, and especially the willpower honed by a century of fighting on the front lines, it would have been no easy task for Emperor Qingfan, the Supreme Emperor, to interfere with him.

However, after today's series of setbacks, his mentality has already become unbalanced.

Di Qingfan only needed to go with the flow, and it was an easy task.

Di Qingfan persuaded patiently, his voice possessing a seductive magic:

"Brother Guichen, your Demon-Slaying Army has made great contributions, yet you have been forgotten on the border. Today, you have been openly humiliated by a petty man like Lin Yi. It is truly unfair!"

"This world shouldn't be like this."

Xiao Guichen nodded repeatedly, slamming his hand on the table and standing up: "That's right! This world is wrong! We, the meritorious officials, should not be let down like this!"

Di Qingfan said quietly, "They have let you down because the peace that your Demon-Slaying Army bought with blood has become commonplace for them."

“You have protected them so well that they have begun to doubt the purpose of your Demon Extermination Army.”

"Brother Guichen, if I may say something I shouldn't, you have an obligation to let the people of Tianjun know your importance!"

Xiao Guichen's eyes lit up: "Not bad! Brother Qingfan is indeed my confidant. It's a pity that there are not many clear-headed people like you in Tianjun."

Di Qingfan urged, "So you need to think of a way to wake up more people, so that one day, Tianjun will not be led into an abyss by those incompetent fools!"

Xiao Guichen wholeheartedly agreed, but then scratched his head: "That's true, but the question is, what should I do?"

Di Qingfan pointed to the map of Tianjun on the table:

"Brother Guichen, look! Under the protection of your Demon-Slaying Army, the border is as solid as a rock!"

"But precisely because it is so impregnable, no one knows your contributions. They think that the peace and prosperity of Tianjun is all thanks to Lin Yi."

He paused, then lowered his voice and said, "There is only one way to awaken them: let them experience the terror of demons once again."

Xiao Guichen's eyelids twitched: "What do you mean?"

Di Qingfan looked at him: "Today's vulture demon has had some effect, but it's not enough. We need to let more demons in."

"That won't work!"

Xiao Guichen reacted suddenly.

At this moment, under the influence of the Seed of Ultimate Intent, although his subconscious has been affected, as the deputy commander of the Demon Extermination Army, some deeply ingrained things are not so easily shaken.

For a moment, even the way he looked at Di Qingfan became more instinctively wary.

Di Qingfan chuckled softly, “Brother Guichen, there’s no need to be nervous. Tianjun is also my home. Everything I do is for the good of Tianjun, just like everything you do.”

Xiao Guichen frowned: "Then why did you say you were letting evil spirits in? Isn't that like inviting a wolf into the house?"

Di Qingfan shook his head and said, "It's not about letting all the demons in, but letting in a small group of demons, three or five of them will be enough."

"That way, everything is under control, which can bring everyone back to their senses without causing any real casualties."

"Brother Guichen, the only thing you need to do is to open a small crack in the border crossing."

Xiao Guichen stared at the border defense line on the map, his breathing gradually becoming heavy.

"Only three to five?"

Xiao Guichen's voice carried a hint of struggle.

Di Qingfan nodded: "Only three or five, Brother Guichen, you can handle them with ease. Even if there are any unexpected changes, it will be perfect to make those people beg you to come back!"

He paused, his tone becoming even more sincere:

“Brother Guichen, this is not for yourself, but to vindicate the Demon Extermination Army.”

"Those heroes who sacrificed their lives in the battle should not be treated like this."

“Tianjun shouldn’t be like this. Remember, we are saving Tianjun.”

Xiao Guichen remained silent for a long time.

In an instant, the seed of ultimate intent within the sea of ​​consciousness took root, sprouted, and grew into a towering tree.

Finally, he reached out and picked up the map of Tianjun.

A triumphant smile curled at the corner of Di Qingfan's lips as his figure slowly dissipated into the darkness.

Xiao Guichen was left alone in the room, staring at a certain node on the map for a long time without moving.

Border Void Rift.

A fierce wind howled, whipping up clouds of yellow sand.

This is the very edge of Tianjun, separated from the front-line battlefield where the Demon Extermination Army is stationed by only a thin line.

However, for the vast majority of people, they will never cross this line in their lifetime. In fact, unless they are insiders, they may not even realize that this is the edge of Tianjun.

Under the cover of night, Xiao Guichen looked around. (End of Chapter)