Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey! Chapter 1661 - 383: Li Siqi: Ruyang King, Is It True You’re Going to Be Chen 94’s Father-in-law? (Part 4)

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Previously on Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey!...
Li Siqi provoked the Ruyang King by suggesting his daughter, the Commandery Princess, had eloped with Chen Jiusi from Huangzhou Prefecture. Enraged, the Ruyang King attacked Li Siqi with his Crescent Warblade, but Boluo Timur intervened with his spear to halt the clash. Amid the fury and denials, Prime Minister Tuotuo silenced the vassal kings, redirecting their focus to locating the missing princess and confronting the Bright Peak threat.

Boluo Timur declared, "Lord Prime Minister speaks truly."

Ruyang King along with Li Siqi nodded in agreement as well.

Right then, Tuotuo lifted his eyes toward the misty Bright Peak ahead and announced, "This peak is full of perils. All of you, get ready; the assault begins now."

"The Zoroastrian Sect's Five Elements Flag isn't something to take lightly; we can't afford carelessness."

Tuotuo declared firmly.

Hearing those words, Commander of the Treasure Elephant Army Boluo Timur snorted, "Hmph, we've faced them before. I'm fully aware of the Five Elements Flag's capabilities."

Li Siqi chimed in too, "Without Han Shantong leading them, can they still claim to be the mighty Five Elements Flag? I plan to probe their true strength."

Meanwhile, Ruyang King stayed quiet, his mind fixed on his relative Yaya's situation.

Tuotuo then commanded, "All of you, make your preparations within thirty minutes. Once that time passes, the Treasure Elephant Army strikes straight ahead, flanked by the White Deer Army on the left and the Grey Wolf Army on the right. The main charge cannot falter."

"Yes."

At Tuotuo's order, the group swiftly replied in unison.

The trio bowed hastily and withdrew, while Tuotuo eyed Ruyang King's departing form with a sharp gaze. He was aware of Zhao Ya's circumstances and questioned whether simple bandits would boldly challenge the imperial troops.

Something secretive must be at play here.

Yet as a shrewd politician, uncovering the facts mattered less than calculating the gains and losses.

Right now, the top priority lay not in finding Zhao Ya, but in conquering Bright Peak—the rebels' central stronghold throughout the realm. Taking it would strike a heavy blow against insurgents everywhere.

This held vital weight for the dynasty's grand strategy.

Whatever elopement or incident befell Zhao Ya held little consequence; after handling these grand affairs, dealing with Zhao Ya would prove a trivial matter.

In truth, Tuotuo resembled Mr. Guan, both favoring the broader view over the imperial clan's protection.

People like them earn praise for their worldly insight or scorn as traitors with hidden schemes against the Sovereign.

With his plans set, Tuotuo received word from an aide who reported, "Lord Prime Minister, the Six Great Sects are here."

Tuotuo responded promptly, "Invite them in."

The aide assented at once, and soon a delegation arrived.

This assembly split clearly into six factions, standing in order, and upon spotting Tuotuo, they bowed together, proclaiming, "Greetings, Lord Prime Minister."

Tuotuo scanned the assembly.

Leading them stood a band of monks from Shaolin, under Master Kong Wen—a martial powerhouse of notable fame in Jianghu. Trailing him came Master Kong Xiang, Arhat Hall's chief, disciple to the Shaolin Kudu Master, fifth on the Heavenly List, with Shaolin disciples in tow.

Next to Shaolin stood Wudang, guided by Senior Brother Song Yuanqiao, joined by Zhang CuiShan, Yin Liting, Mo Shenggu, and fellow Wudang disciples.

Adjacent was Emei, commanded by Sect Leader Master Jue Mie and her numerous disciples.

Flanking Emei was the Tang Sect, featuring Second Master Tang Feng and rising leader Ming Yuzhen.

Close by Emei appeared Kunlun, headed by Sect Leader Chang Xuzi alongside the two civil and martial elders.

Bringing up the rear were the Five Mountains Sword Sects, led by Huashan Sect Leader Zuo Buqun!

As the gathering settled into position, Tuotuo grinned and asked, "I've been expecting you all for some time. Are preparations complete?"

The Six Great Sects chorused back, "Ready."

Tuotuo instructed, "I'll count on your efforts. When fighting erupts, infiltrate Bright Peak via the back mountain. Seize the chief immediately—nab Little Ming King above all else. Will you succeed?"

Hearing this, the assembly pounded fists and vowed, "Rest assured, we shall not disappoint!"

Tuotuo nodded approvingly, declaring, "I place my trust in you all!"