Creation Color Master

The next day, the sun was shining brightly and the breeze was blowing. Chu Mo and others left Qingzhao Temple and headed towards the next destination, Wanyue County.

Last night, Yao Guangxiao brought Li Yinzhi to see Chu Mo and told him his thoughts one by one.

Chu Mo now has someone by his side who can give him advice, and Yang Jiye and Sarliang to protect him. It can be said that the lineup is perfect.

Even if Li Yinzhi stayed by Chu Mo's side, he would not be able to play a big role. Now, all the high-level figures of Qingzhao Temple were dead, and the low-level figures had fled in all directions, and it became a completely empty temple.

In addition, its remote location makes it an excellent place to accumulate strength.

So he found Li Yinzhi and asked him to stay in Qingzhao Temple as the abbot. He also secretly had Du Mo in charge and sent five people, namely Shi Zuqin, Shi Miaolun, Shi Shouyuan, Shi Zonggao and Shi Shiguan, to provide help.

With such a lineup, even if the previous Dang Kang Shen Shi comes back, he can be guaranteed to return empty-handed.

In addition, the damage to Qingzhao Temple was not serious, so it could absorb monks again and lay a hidden plan for the future.

Yao Guangxiao knew clearly that if there were any changes in the world in the future, Chu Mo, who now completely occupied Haozhou, would only have two directions to expand outward.

Because Haozhou is adjacent to the ancient barbarian dynasty to the west, this road is completely blocked; the only two options left are Dengzhou in the northeast and Luzhou in the southeast.

Both states border Haozhou. If we go out from the southeast and take Dengzhou, we can then take Suzhou after a little repair and completely occupy the three western states with a thunderous force.

The southeastern direction is to capture Luzhou, but Luzhou is one of the five southern states, and this place is mostly mountainous. Taking it can use the natural barrier to block the troops of other southern states, which can be said to be offensive when advancing and defensive when retreating.

Using this as a springboard, we can hang the sword high over the remaining four states in the south and slowly take our actions within the four states.

Once the entire southern region is occupied, they can truly occupy half of the country, and then reorganize the troops and plan to dominate the world.

This is the strategic goal that Yao Guangxiao set for Chu Mo.

Although Chu Mo knew that talking about this matter was a capital crime, there were more and more powerful forces gathering around him. If such a day really came, he might be able to compete for the Central Plains and dominate the world.

Leaving Li Yinzhi and others here was to prepare for future plans to take over Luzhou.

After leaving Qingzhao Temple, Chu Mo's current target is Wanyue County.

Wanyue County is located in the westernmost part of Luzhou, and is also the place that actually borders Haozhou. According to Yao Guangxiao's plan, Wanyue County is a place he must occupy.

We moved forward along the mountain paths, which were rugged and sparsely populated. Even towns were sometimes far apart.

Chu Mo and his companions traveled on horseback, and after five days of sleeping in the open air, they finally found a populated place called Qingmu Village.

Qingmu Village is the most remote village in Wanyue County, with only more than fifty households.

Chu Mo and his three companions were standing at the entrance of the village when they happened to meet an old man wearing a cloth shirt, with his trouser legs half rolled up, and leading a buffalo out of the village.

The old man was startled when he saw someone, then he looked at everyone carefully with his cloudy eyes, and then asked: "Young man, you look unfamiliar. Where are you from? What are you doing in my Qingmu Village?"

Chu Mo clasped his fists and said politely, "Hello, old man. We came here from the neighboring Tiansuo County. The whole way we walked was through the ancient mountain forests. Now we finally see people, so we want to rest in the village."

Hearing this, the old man looked a little unbelievable, then looked at everyone again, and then slowly said: "The two counties are separated by mountains and steep ridges. It must be very difficult to travel all the way here, right?"

Chu Mo smiled and answered truthfully: "I was attacked by monsters along the way, but with these two guards, I was able to keep myself safe."

The old man looked at Yang Jiye and Sarliang, who seemed to be very brave, and nodded, saying, "They look quite capable."

"Oh, we can't chat anymore. I almost forgot that there is still work to do in the fields."

Then he did not leave in a hurry, but pointed to a tall elm tree at the entrance of the village and said: "Young man, see this tree, there is a family living under the tree, they moved some time ago, if you don't mind, you can go there to do some repairs."

"The door is not locked, the yard is clean, and everything has been taken away. You need to figure out a way yourself."

After the old man finished speaking, he led the cow slowly away along the path at the entrance of the village.

Even if Chu Mo thanked you, the old man would continue walking as if he heard nothing.

As soon as Chu Mo entered the village, he saw the courtyard the old man had mentioned. Since he had the old man's consent, it didn't count as trespassing.

When Chu Mo entered the courtyard, he didn't expect that the news that he would fail would become known to everyone.

In the village, a group of women brought stools and gathered together, chatting and doing needlework.

At this time, a child holding a wooden toy in his hand ran over and circled around a woman.

"Mother, someone has moved into Dazhu's home at the entrance of the village. There are four people, one of whom is a bald monk."

The woman seemed to be used to this, and her needlework did not stop at all. She responded, "When did the people move in? Does the village chief know about this?"

As soon as the news came out, all the women stopped their needlework and the scene suddenly became tense.

The child didn't understand, but continued to smile and turn around, saying, "The village chief knows. I even saw him talking to that person."

Everyone's expressions relaxed immediately.

The woman looked at her naughty son and urged him, "Go, go, go play somewhere else. Stay away from Dazhu's house. We don't know who they are. Be careful that they might catch you."

The child held the toy high and jumped away.

In the evening, Chu Mo was making a new leather puppet and preparing various materials needed for the puppet. At this time, a cough was heard outside the door.

Chu Mo looked up and saw the old man he met in the morning standing at the door.

Chu Mo quickly stood up, invited the old man in, picked up a cup of tea from the makeshift stone table and handed it to the old man.

The old man looked at it carefully and said, "You are well prepared. You even built the stove."

Chu Mo smiled and said, "It's also for a hot meal. If you don't mind, you can stay and eat with us."

The old man waved his hand, took a sip of hot tea, and said, "Don't bother. I just came here after dinner. I was in a hurry this morning and forgot to tell you something. I came here to tell you."

Seeing that the old man had something to tell him, Chu Mo immediately said modestly, "Please speak, old man."

"Young man, this location is close to the entrance of the village. Our place is different from other places. There are always mysterious soldiers passing by here at night. You have to be smart."

"If you hear any noise at night, stay indoors and don't go out to check. Otherwise, you might lose your life."

"Understand?"

Chu Mo nodded and understood.