Refining the Mountains and Rivers

either. 

Maintaining a neutral attitude and keeping the balance would be best for everyone. 

As he thought, the Marshal changed his mind and said slowly, “It is too late today.
Tomorrow morning, invite General Jinwu.”

“Yes Marshal!”

……

There was no difference between night and day in the army and they were always prepared to make a move. 

Even though they were a distance away from the frontline, they could occasionally sense the fighting.

It was filled with violence!

Qin Yu was able to rest well and started to carefully analyze what he knew about the situation. 

If he wanted to set the scene, he had to have a strong standing in the border army. 

There were many people that wished to make things difficult for him and prevent him from gaining anything as he was a chess piece of the Imperial Clan. 

They would not directly go against the king’s order but they would show him that he made the wrong decision.
‘Taking another path’ was probably Qin Yu’s only chance. 

But he had to wait. 

Especially since Qin Yu did not know much about the West Border Army.
He only trusted about seventy percent of what he had heard on the journey.
He had to confirm the rest himself. 

“General Jinwu Ning Qin, the Marshall invites you over!”

There was a shout from outside. 

Qin Yu stepped out and waved to stop the annoyed-looking Hundred Saint, “Lead the way.”

The minor general raised his brows slightly.
With a cold expression, he bowed and turned around. 

“General, they are too much.
With your status, for a minor general…”

Qin Yu cut Hundred Saint off, “We will talk about it when I am back.”

The minor general today was the same as the one from the previous day. 

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Qin Yu did not know who he was, but with his arrogance, he must have a special status. 

He guessed that he would get his answer very soon.
This minor general was a close subordinate of the Marshal which also meant he was one of the Marshal’s men. 

It was reasonable.
Unless the Marshal had expressed his stance, no one would dare to be so bold. 

The Marshal’s tent was huge.
It resembled a palace that could be moved around. 

The guards surrounding it looked solemn and Qin Yu could sense at least seven divine senses assessing him. 

Sharp and obscure!

Rulers.
There were two that were even peak Rulers. 

The army really had a lot of strong cultivators.
No wonder, they dared to protest in court to a certain extent. 

The minor general stopped and said in a low voice, “Marshal, General Jinwu Ning Qin has arrived!”

After a few moments, someone walked out of the marshal tent.
He looked calm and his eyes were bright.
He dressed like an advisor. 

Smiling as he bowed, he said, “General Jinwu, the Marshal invites you.”

Qin Yu nodded calmly as he waved, “Thank you.”

He stepped into the tent. 

The situation in the tent was different from what he had imagined.
Although there were many people, he was able to find the main person. 

Marshal!

It was not just because he sat in the middle but also because of his intimidating presence. 

His aura was intense, like a lion standing on top of the mountain, pressuring all directions. 

When his gaze fell, Qin Yu felt surrounded and there was a glimmer in his eyes. 

Like lightning tearing through the clouds, Qin Yu felt as if he had been completely seen through. 

He felt his heart freeze as he suppressed the unease he was feeling.
He stepped forward and bowed respectfully, “Greetings, Marshal.”

The slightly buzzing tent fell silent when he spoke.
Everyone looked over. 

Amidst the cold, he felt an intense pressure!

Qin Yu maintained his composure and did not move from the spot. 

The Marshal smiled and said, “Please rise and be comfortable.”

“Thank you Marshal.” Qin Yu got up, “Upon imperial order, the one hundred thousand-strong reserve army has arrived and settled yesterday.”

’

“Mmhm, I have been informed.” The Marshal gestured, “General Jinwu, please sit.”

There were six seats below him and the second one to the left was empty. 

This position was not low. 

Qin Yu put his hands together, “Thank you Marshal.”

He stepped forwards and sat. 

The gazes around him grew colder. 

But Qin Yu had no say in this so he remained silent. 

Disregard the previous day but high praise today.
Move after move…but not more than three.
If he continued, he would lose himself. 

The Marshal laughed, “I had urgent military matters and discussed with the generals until late at night.
It was too late and I did not want to disturb your rest.
Today, it is a good chance to introduce you to everyone.” 

This explanation was warm. 

Qin Yu looked around, “I am Ning Qin, nice to meet you generals.”

The first to reply was the one on the left of him, “I am Zhao Chong, nice to meet you General Jinwu.”

Zhao…

Qin Yu’s eyes flashed as he looked back.
He could sense a faint familiarity in the other party’s eyes. 

General Zhao must be related to the Eldest Princess.

A reward – his second one for being kind to others. 

Someone spoke, breaking the silence. 

“I am Jiang Chengzi.
General Ning Qin, we meet once again.” With grey hair and a grey moustache, an imposing elder general spoke. 

Qin Yu greeted with his hands placed together. 

“I am Ye Sangdu.” A voice suddenly spoke and the tent fell silent. 

Qin Yu looked over. 

Ye Sangdu looked calm, “I also have some history with General Ning Qin.
Ye Wangu was my nephew.
I heard that General Ningqin was the last one who saw him before he died.”

Right from the start, he was full of malice. 

With a single sentence, the number two most powerful member of the West Border Army had expressed his stance. 

He was extremely against General Jinwu Ning Qin!