Origin Paradise!

As her figure gradually moved away from the ground, her pair of blood-red wings trembled incessantly. Jiang He arrived beneath the clouds and activated her All-Seeing Eye.

This skill has been enhanced to the highest level by the title of Silver Elite, allowing you to see everything within a 12-kilometer radius. The Hunting Eye skill of the Perfect Set - Divine Hunter can distinguish the value of objects in your field of vision.

A dark red light hovered over Yizhou. Jiang He surveyed the province, its twelve prefectures, and ninety-six counties. His vision became a kaleidoscope of colors: red, orange, green, blue, indigo, and violet, each displayed in his eyes according to its value. Minable gold mines, usually located tens to thousands of meters underground, were now shimmering with a blue light.

Over two full days, Jiang He surveyed the entire territory of Yizhou, discovering 62 small gold mines with gold content ranging from one to five tons, 37 medium-sized gold mines, and 9 large gold mines. All the exploitable gold mines that should have been considered "historical treasures" were now exposed.

"The largest gold mine is in the Jianchi Mountains."

"All the gold mines are expected to produce 2400 tons of gold, enough to create 240000 vicious soldiers."

"Let's mine the silver-iron ore while we're at it."

Jiang He uploaded the results to the Shuguang Intelligent Hub. This exploration was equivalent to exhausting all the mineral resources of Yizhou.

Once the message transmission was complete, he immediately activated his final position-swapping skill and headed towards the three thousand cavalrymen.

At the same time, Wuhe decisively ordered the conscription of 120,000 laborers to establish a Mining Bureau under the Gold and Silver Bureau, which carried out comprehensive and precise mining of mineral resources within the territory. Gold was used to make vicious soldiers, silver was used to regulate the economy and purchase food and fodder, and iron ore was used to forge military equipment. Everything was in full swing.

……

Wangshu City.

Three thousand elite cavalrymen arrived outside the city gate after a two-day march.

Inside the luxurious and exquisite carriage, the air was filled with the scent of sandalwood. Madam Hong looked anxiously out the window, her brow furrowed with worry.

A moment later, a young woman who appeared to be a maid but actually possessed the cultivation of a mid-level martial artist entered the carriage and cautiously handed over a secret letter.

“Miss Hong, the survival of the family rests on your shoulders. The army of the Duke of Yan will soon be threatening the outskirts of Wangshu City. The instructions of the old patriarch are all in the letter. Please consider this carefully.”

Madam Hong opened the secret letter with trembling hands, and after glancing at a few lines, her face turned pale.

The young woman lowered her head and remained silent.

Because of the power of the Martial Sect, all three sects of Yizhou were forced to submit. As its power spread rapidly, the Hong family's influence in the martial arts world waned day by day, until they had reached a point where they had nowhere to retreat.

Old Ancestor Hong's marriage of his daughter was merely a delaying tactic; in reality, he had conspired with the remaining forces, including the Lord of Misty Rain Pavilion, to deliver a fatal blow.

With the army besieging them and the experts waiting for their chance, the young woman was full of confidence and immediately said, "Now everything is ready except for the east wind. I have a packet of rare poison on me called Bone-Melting and Tendon-Softening Powder, which comes from the secret teachings of the Grand Master of the Imperial Palace. Even the leader of the Demonic Sect would lose all his power. Miss Hong can seduce the Marquis of Pingluan to take it when you serve him in bed."

Madam Hong said with difficulty, "But the Marquis has not touched me yet."

The young woman calmly replied, "Miss is a renowned beauty, with a slender waist and a light touch. As long as you flatter her sincerely, I believe this matter will not be difficult."

After pondering for a long time, a ruthless glint flashed in Madam Hong's eyes.

"I have failed to repay your kindness, Lord Marquis, and I have no other choice."

The young woman smiled without saying a word.

At the same time, three thousand cavalrymen entered the city.

Wangshu City was once guarded by the royal family's retainers, with a garrison of 3,600 men, but now it is guarded by the Shuguang people.

Inside the carriage at the front of the cavalry formation, a blood-stained spear vanished, and Jiang He suddenly appeared inside.

With Zhuang Ya absent, the head of the guards was temporarily replaced by the Fiend Knight, who immediately entered the carriage to report.

"Your Majesty, the Duke of Yan's 120,000-strong army is expected to arrive outside the city tomorrow morning. Master Yanyu and others have already infiltrated the city."

"Understood, everything remains the same."

"clear."

Jiang He pulled back the carriage curtain. In fact, he could handle the 120,000 elite troops by himself. The mission of the 3,000 elite cavalry accompanying him was actually to clean up the battlefield.

The queue suddenly slowed down.

On the street leading to the city lord's mansion, an old man stood with his spear across his body. He was tall and strong, but extremely thin. His face was wrinkled like tree bark, and his white hair was unusually dry. Clearly, he was nearing the end of his life and was about to decay.

"Halt!" Gun King San roared angrily.

Jiang He stepped out of the carriage, dressed in a brocade red robe, and said with a calm expression, "Senior, why are you blocking my way?"

Gun King San looked at the young man in front of him with great complexity. He had regarded him as the successor of the art of spearmanship. He was extremely gratified and grateful for the young man's achievements in suppressing the rebellion, killing the Dragon City, turning the tide of the war in Yizhou, breaking through the ancestral court of the Northern Barbarians, and defeating the main force of the Barbarians.

Marquises who establish their own mansions, seize land and become kings, privately appoint subordinates and usurp the command of large armies—these are all capital offenses for traitors and rebels. Such people would be a great scourge to the Great Qian Dynasty.

Gun King San calmed himself down and sneered, "I am not worthy to be a senior of a Grandmaster. Others say that you broke through the walls of Daming City with one palm, but that is a rumor. I know your talent. Today, let's fight to the death and leave our fates to fate."

The evil army watched coldly, while countless eyes from the city turned to them.

No one believed that Gun King San could defeat the number one in the world who killed Longcheng, especially since, judging from his words, Pingluanhou had already advanced to the Grandmaster level and become one of the transcendent beings.

This once-renowned master of spear techniques, who dominated the martial arts world of China, looks more like he's courting death.

Jiang He, unusually patient, said, "Senior, when the emperor loses his deer, the whole world chases after it; this is not an uncommon occurrence in ancient history..."

"Enough! I am a citizen of the Great Qian Dynasty!" Gun King San angrily drew his gun, his speed and ferocity undiminished.

Jiang He remained silent. The two sides had different positions, and in the other's eyes, the greater good outweighed the personal feelings of passing on the spear technique.

boom!

The carriage exploded, sending debris flying everywhere.

Jiang He instantly appeared in front of Gun King San. The difference in strength across an entire era made the battle a foregone conclusion. He pointed a finger at the opponent's brow, and the force swept over his entire body, causing Gun King San to faint instantly.

Clouds in the blue sky, water in the bottle—the sealing technique from the True Scripture of Clouds and Water sealed away the true essence and power of Spear King San. This grandmaster's technique is natural in its essence and full of the meaning of returning to simplicity.

"Someone, escort the senior down to recuperate."

Ten fierce knights stepped forward and helped Gun King Three away.

Jiang He rode his horse straight to the city lord's mansion.

In the shadows of a street corner, the Master of Misty Rain stared intently at the figure's back, his back soaked with cold sweat. The speed displayed by the Marquis of Pingluan was beyond his comprehension.

"A direct assassination would mean certain death."

"We can only wait until Lady Hong succeeds."

"He is definitely a grandmaster."

The Master of Misty Rain muttered to himself. As for how far the other party had progressed on the path to becoming a Grandmaster, he was not at the same level and could not give an accurate judgment.

……

That night, a banquet was held at the city lord's mansion.

The garrison commander of Shuguang, the civil official prefect, and the fierce deputy commander-in-chief leading three thousand cavalry were all present.

When the banquet ended and Jiang He left for the backyard, she happened to see a beautiful woman dancing gracefully in the garden.

With a slender waist, delicate white feet, and wide sleeves fluttering in the wind, Ms. Hong possessed a graceful and charming demeanor, as agile and cunning as a raccoon.

"My lord~"

Upon seeing the newcomer, the woman surnamed Hong was startled and immediately lost her footing, falling into his arms. Her delicate body was as soft as if it had no bones.

Jiang He knew that the other party's appearance here was no accident. The Dawn People and the Evil Fiends now occupy major military and political positions. Due to the problem of numbers, it is difficult to include positions such as servants and maids. The Marquis's Mansion has only recently risen to prominence, so it is inevitable that outsiders will take advantage of the situation.

May Your Excellency enjoy boundless blessings and peace.

"Go to bed."

Hong blushed and carefully examined the Marquis's appearance, her heart suddenly wavering.

Jiang He gently pushed the beauty in his arms a few steps away. He was still waiting to assassinate her. If she changed her mind, he estimated that he would have to run all over the city chasing after her minions. It wasn't a matter of being tired or not, but mainly because a group of bronze-level beings were really not worth it.

A hint of disappointment flashed in Lady Hong's eyes, but she looked up and smiled charmingly, "My lord, you may lie quietly tonight and let me serve you, shall I?"

"It's impossible."

With the fierce knights leading the way, the two entered the inner courtyard of the city lord's mansion. Hong danced lightly for two moments, and then pushed someone onto the bed, causing their light gauze robes to fall to the ground.

……

midnight.

The Lord of Misty Rain met with the three Grandmasters from Qingzhou. The orphan of the He family and the young master of the Bian family gathered over a hundred armored soldiers, and the group assembled at the councilor's residence in Wangshu City.

This place is only two streets away from the city lord's mansion.

"The Hong family's daughter should be close to succeeding. The Duke of Yan's army will arrive tomorrow, and the Marquis of Pingluan still has the leisure to hold a banquet tonight. I think this man is about to die," the He family's orphan said bitterly.

The young master of the Bian family said solemnly, "Our forces are spread throughout the city. Once the fireworks are lit, the other families that have suffered will mobilize all their forces to finish the job in one battle. I hope that you will not have any intention of backing down. When the Duke of Yan arrives tomorrow, we will seize the city and hand it over to him. The restoration of Yizhou will be just around the corner."

The Lord of Misty Rain stroked the unsheathed sword in his hand, and the smiles and frowns of his former lover flashed before his eyes. His mind became calmer and calmer, and silver light flickered in his eyes. This was a sign that the Silver Will was about to be born.

Half an hour passed quietly.

Bang!

A firework shot straight into the sky, sparks flying everywhere.

"Do it!"

The three men led over a hundred armored soldiers out from the side gate. The armor plates rubbed together, producing a cold, cracking sound. The night was cool and still, but the air was thick with killing intent.

At the same time, within the jurisdiction of the Wangshu County government in the city.

A group of men in black entered through the window, their swords gleaming. Most of them were skilled in martial arts. The only son of Hong Zhou, originally the seventh-ranked master in the world, led the way, displaying the majesty of a grandmaster.

Everyone stared at the county magistrate at the table, who usually called himself a member of the Shuguang Township, their eyes filled with malice.

"Thieves dare to usurp the position of Marquis of Baili! They shall be executed!"

Hong Zhou's only son raised his sword and slashed. The master's true essence filled the sword, and the secret technique, Hundred-Pound Sword, was activated, with great force and weight.

boom!

Suddenly, a shadowy figure darted out from the corner of the room, delivering a straightforward punch that smashed Hong Zhou's only son's chest.

The newcomer threw punches with incredible speed, the shadows of his fists covering the surroundings. The fierce wind blew the tables and chairs inside the room into disarray, and immediately more than a dozen people died, their bodies left in pieces.

Seeing this, the man in black panicked and retreated, only to find that the doors and windows were blocked by the vicious knights and martial arts masters.

"Anyone who dares to show mercy tonight will be buried with them tomorrow morning."

Ah Er surveyed his surroundings with disdain. There were thousands of enemies gathered in Wangshu City, and none of them would survive tonight. Commander Wu's Flying Bird Legion had already obtained the clues and was just waiting for this moment to close the net.

"Kill!" The sect leader of the Great Ming Sect took the lead. Ever since he had humbly entered the mountaintop hall that day, he had no way to retreat.

As the smoke and fire in the city dissipated, the sounds of fighting and shouting filled the air. The remaining forces of Yizhou launched attacks in more than a dozen locations, but now they were met with a full-scale counterattack and suffered heavy losses.

Chapter 346 Siege

City Lord's Mansion.

Jiang He, resting on the embroidered pillow with mandarin ducks, saw the woman surnamed Hong swaying and reached out to support her waist.

"Your Excellency is mighty..." Lady Hong said with difficulty.

She bit her tongue hard to avoid fainting and ruining everything.

After a half-hour struggle, the opponent remained unmoved, his physique truly like cast iron, causing the opponent a splitting headache.

After another exchange, fireworks lit up the sky outside the window. Hong had no choice but to kneel down and surrender, bowing to her opponent's chest. After resting for a while, she reached for the herbal medicine on the nearby cabinet.

"My lord, please rest for a moment and have some soup."

"Drink together."

Jiang He looked at the medicinal soup in front of him. As a master of poisons, he could easily smell the seasonings inside.

"My lord~"

Lady Hong said coquettishly, "My lord doesn't seem to care about me. If I work so hard and still achieve nothing, I might as well die. This is a fertility soup from my family, a token of their goodwill. If I'm lying, may I be torn to pieces and struck by lightning."

puff.

A faint, almost imperceptible chuckle rang out.

One of the watching deities couldn't help but laugh out loud. Such an oath was tantamount to admitting guilt without being asked. The woman of the Hong family had been busy until now, and was clearly out of her mind and her thinking had gone blank.

Jiang He calmly picked up the bowl and drank it all in one gulp.

Overjoyed, Ms. Hong immediately resumed her efforts.

"Without this bowl of soup, your fate would only be imprisonment."

"But since things have come to this, prepare to hang yourself with a white silk ribbon."

A few seconds passed after he finished speaking.