The poorest member of the Imperial Guard, the Empress begged me to embezzle.

"Reporting to the Marquis, the Xiao family of Yangzhou should have no other trump cards left."

"Perhaps the Xiao family of Yangzhou back then had it."

"However, since the Yan Kingdom was destroyed by the founding emperor of our Great Zhou Dynasty, the Xiao family of Yangzhou, which was just one branch of the royal family of the Yan Kingdom, has no trump cards left."

"At most, the Xiao family of Yangzhou only retained a portion of their resources."

"And these resources can only be used to train the masters of the Xiao family in Yangzhou."

"Now, it is even more likely that they have already used them all to forge the lifeless ghost soldiers and lifeless ghost generals of the Maitreya Sect."

Ying Taotie hesitated for a moment, then said to Chu Xiu, "This is also why the Xiao family of Yangzhou chose to merge with the Maitreya Sect, and why Xiao Yu, the head of the Xiao family of Yangzhou, became the leader of the Maitreya Sect, while his only daughter, Xiao Baihua, became the holy maiden of the Maitreya Sect."

"I see."

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiu's face showed a thoughtful expression.

This makes sense.

Even if the founding emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty was broad-minded, he would not have gone so far as to completely eradicate the former royal family, such as the Xiao family of Yangzhou.

However, it certainly wouldn't be possible for the Xiao family of Yangzhou to possess too much power.

Although the Xiao family of Yangzhou today may only be a branch of the royal family, and may not even be the direct line.

However, it's also impossible for them to possess too much strength.

From the Xiao family of Yangzhou, we can know that the seven major royal families of the previous dynasty, like the Xiao family of Yangzhou, should all be roughly the same.

"Ying Taotie, at all costs, find out whether the Wusheng Ghost Soldiers and Wusheng Ghost Generals of the Maitreya Sect have been born."

A murderous glint flashed in Chu Xiu's eyes as he said with chilling killing intent, "If the Unborn Ghost Soldiers and Unborn Ghost Generals have not yet been born, then we must suppress the Xiao family of Yangzhou and the Maitreya Sect before the Unborn Ghost Soldiers and Unborn Ghost Generals of the Maitreya Sect are born."

We can't give them any chance!

"If the Unborn Ghost Soldiers and Unborn Ghost Generals have already been born, it won't be an easy task for us to take back Yangzhou."

"Yes, Your Excellency obeys!"

Ying Taotie's expression turned solemn, and he spoke in a firm and powerful voice.

"Is there anything else?"

Chu Xiu looked at Ying Taotie and asked.

"Reporting to the Marquis, our Shadow Guards may not be able to investigate this matter thoroughly in three days."

"After all, the matter of the Unborn Ghost Soldiers and Unborn Ghost Generals is a top secret even within the Xiao family of Yangzhou and the Maitreya Sect."

"Even the elders of the Xiao family in Yangzhou and the Dharma King of the Maitreya Sect might not know this."

Ying Taotie gritted her teeth and said to Chu Xiu.

"It's alright. I'm not going to storm into Yangzhou right away to reclaim the entire Yangzhou territory for our Great Zhou Dynasty."

"We'll take action when you've completed your investigation."

Chu Xiu smiled calmly and said.

Although he said he would lead the elite Imperial Guards to attack Yangzhou three days later.

However, that was without knowing the true nature of the Maitreya sect.

Now we know that the Maitreya sect has such a trump card.

He certainly wouldn't risk the lives of the elite Imperial Guards.

He couldn't afford to spend the time and resources to rebuild such an elite force.

The Great Zhou Dynasty couldn't afford to waste time either.

Therefore, he cannot afford to lose this elite force of the Embroidered Uniform Guard!

At least before the Great Warring States Period truly begins, this is a force that the Five Clans and Seven Noble Families, as well as the major top holy lands, dare not easily provoke!

"Yes, I understand."

"Please rest assured, Your Excellency, I will never fail to live up to your expectations."

Ying Taotie breathed a sigh of relief and bowed to Chu Xiu with tears of gratitude.

He was worried that Chu Xiuqiang had ordered him to investigate the matter thoroughly within three days.

Even shadow guards couldn't guarantee they could complete the mission in such a short time.

Chu Xiu smiled and waved his sleeve at Ying Taotie.

Ying Taotie bowed and disappeared from the spot.

"The Maitreya sect?"

"The Xiao family of Yangzhou?"

"Unborn Ghost Soldiers, Unborn Ghost Generals?"

Chu Xiu looked toward the Yangzhou Prefectural Governor's residence and said calmly.

Daxiangguo Temple.

A middle-aged monk dressed in a gray robe, with a kind and honest face, came to the outside of a meditation room deep in the Luohan Courtyard of Daxiangguo Temple and said respectfully, "Reporting to the Master, Xiao Yu, the head of the Xiao family of Yangzhou and the leader of the Maitreya Sect, has sent a secret letter to our Wanfo Temple."

Because this secret letter was extremely important, it was delivered to the disciple.

"I have received the secret letter and have come to see my master."

This middle-aged monk is none other than Master Zhikong, a hidden disciple of Wanfo Temple!

He is also an elder of the Daxiangguo Temple.

squeak...

The door to the meditation room slowly opened.

A gaunt, withered-faced old monk emerged from the meditation room, a hint of doubt on his face, and asked, "Xiao Yu?"

This old monk is the abbot of the Luohan Courtyard of Daxiangguo Temple, Abbot Jingwu.

Throughout the entire Xiangguo Temple, their status and position were extremely revered.

"Reporting to Master, it is indeed Xiao Yu."

"This disciple suspects that it is related to Chu Xiu's killing of the Xiao family of Yangzhou and a group of experts from the Maitreya Sect, as well as the slaughter of 100,000 Yangzhou soldiers."

Master Zhikong pondered for a moment, then spoke to Abbot Jingwu.

"Take it and take a look."

"It seems that Xiao Yu hopes that our Wanfo Temple can take action and help him eliminate Chu Xiu."

Master Jingwu said calmly, as if his heart had never wavered.

Indeed, the Great Xiangguo Temple is the head of a dignified academy, and it is such an important place as the Arhat Academy.

The head of the temple was not from Daxiangguo Temple, but from Wanfo Temple.

This alone is enough to show just how terrifying Wanfo Temple is.

Not only did they leave a spy in Wanfo Temple, but they also enabled this spy to grow into the head of the entire Daxiangguo Temple!

If the Great Xiangguo Temple were to find out about this, the entire temple would probably be shaken!

It's important to know that Daxiangguo Temple is not just an ordinary Buddhist temple.

Not only the state temple of the Great Zhou Dynasty, but also the abbots of the temples throughout history were granted titles by the emperors of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

The hidden strength of the entire Xiangguo Temple is even more terrifying, and it is definitely no weaker than the four holy sites of Buddhism!

"Master, should we intervene?"

Master Zhikong took out a secret letter from his sleeve and handed it to Abbot Jingwu.

Abbot Jingwu took the secret letter, tore it open, took out a piece of paper, glanced at it, and the secret letter and envelope in his hand turned to dust. He put his hands together, and said with a compassionate expression, "Amitabha, well done, well done."

"Master, are you going to take action personally?"

Master Zhikong asked cautiously.

"It's time to deal with Chu Xiu."

"We haven't made a move yet, which has allowed Chu Xiu to grow stronger and stronger."

"Now, thanks to the Jinyiwei Killing Blade Formation, he has already reached the peak of the ninth level of the Heavenly Immortal Realm."

“We cannot let it continue to grow; it would not be a good thing for Wanfo Temple.”

"This is a great opportunity."

"Xiao Yu certainly wouldn't just invite Wanfo Temple alone."

"He will definitely invite the Five Clans and Seven Noble Families, as well as other top sects."

"The Yellow Heaven Sect of Jizhou will definitely make a move as well."

Abbot Jingwu nodded slightly and said with compassion, "Whether for the sake of our Wanfo Temple or for the sake of all living beings, this child must die."

If I don’t go to hell, who will!

"Pass down the order that this old monk is going into seclusion for a period of time and will not see anyone."

"Disciple understands."

Master Zhikong said respectfully.

With one step, Abbot Jingwu vanished from Master Zhikong's sight.