Chapter 575: Chapter 574: Never Intended to Win
Unexpectedly, Lu Zixun had been so openly disrespectful to Qing Yuanyang, his smile now even broader by threefold.
"Lord Xun, we are now allies, and we should present a united front," Qing said. "Since the people under Crimson are lacking in discipline, it’s only right for you to teach them a lesson. My sudden intrusion was a mistake."
With a respectful bow, Qing Yuanyang immediately left, heading towards Crimson’s command tower.
After storing the Night Evil Sword back into its talisman, Lu Zixun watched Qing Yuanyang’s retreating figure, eyes filled with contemplation.
This must be the Crimson commander Ge Changming mentioned, capable of advancing or retreating, vengeful for every grievance.
Seems like by not releasing the prisoners today, I’ve offended Qing Yuanyang, but what of it? Lu Zixun’s face held an air of indifference.
"Now, how has Elder Wang changed into such a mercenary figure? The man he used to be..."
While finishing the Transmission Talisman, Lin Siyin couldn’t help but sigh repeatedly as they sat eating in the room.
Lu Zixun truly didn’t know how to answer this question.
Why Wang Duli had changed so much was something Lu Zixun couldn’t figure out either.
After a while, Lu Zixun shook his head and said, "Perhaps everyone makes their own choices and ends up becoming the person they detest the most. Wang Duli is no exception."
"Oh..."
Looking down, Lin Siyin moved some vegetables onto Lu Zixun’s plate and said softly, "Da Ju, don’t you think Crimson is very strange?"
Without changing his expression, Lu Zixun put the vegetables back into Siyin’s bowl, arms crossed: "Whether Crimson is strange or not, I wouldn’t know, but you’re going to eat all of these vegetables today."
"Tch."
Lin Siyin, failing to distract, pouted unwillingly.
After finishing lunch, Lin Siyin suddenly turned to Lu Zixun: "Why are you here? Didn’t you tell me you were busy with something today?"
"Yep, and that business was to come and see you," Lu Zixun’s mouth curled into a slight smile. "To seek out my Siyin is the greatest task of all, just happened to run into some rather displeasing individuals."
"Don’t worry too much about those things."
Shaking her head, Lin Siyin walked in front of Lu Zixun hands behind her back: "Though I didn’t understand at first, after coming to the Crimson Land, I often found an answer."
Following behind Lin Siyin, Lu Zixun’s face revealed a puzzled look: "Hmm?"
"To become a Spiritual Ability User, one undoubtedly needs a lot of resources," Siyin turned and smiled sweetly at Zixun. "Making some distasteful changes for those resources is inevitable, as is the desire to become stronger. However, I never went through those troubles. Indeed, Da Ju, you are the lucky star in my life."
Seeing Lin Siyin like this, Lu Zixun swallowed his words, took her into his arms, and silently sighed.
Regarding making Siyin a Spiritual Ability User, Lu Zixun was still doubtful if it was the right thing to do, even to this day.
He himself didn’t know whether it was a good or bad thing.
...
"The defensive wall has been erected, but we still need to add some talismans on it. Little Yin will have to stay here for the next couple of days."
Wang Linfan smiled at Lu Zixun: "With me here, you don’t have to worry too much about safety, Da Ju."
Since Wang Linfan said so, Lu Zixun naturally couldn’t insist on taking Lin Siyin away, his face showing a genial smile: "Then I’ll leave her in your care, Brother-in-law... Oh, by the way, Brother-in-law, where is Xiong Kang lately?"
"Kang Ning has recently been undergoing devilish training at the Kang Family home. He’ll probably come over tomorrow, serving as Crimson’s deputy commander in charge of the Insect Slaying Zone C."
Wang Linfan thought for a while: "You should be able to see him every day then. That kid’s been lazy for too long, let’s see how he handles boredom this time."
Zone C...
Lu Zixun looked up toward the furthest left side of the Insect Slaying Zone and memorized the position.
Lu Zixun slightly nodded: "Then, Brother-in-law, if Crimson Academy needs to support the Insect Slaying Zone, where would the portal be placed?"
"Central zone, Zone B."
Wang Linfan pointed in a direction: "Not only can Crimson Academy come through there, but other Spiritual Ability Users can also use the portal. Being in the central area, it allows for rapid reinforcement of Zones A and C."
After learning some information about the Insect Slaying Zone, Lu Zixun frowned and asked.
"Just one wall, without subsequent buffer defenses or offensive preparations means if this wall is breached, the Insect Clan could just march straight in, couldn’t they?"
To Lu Zixun’s question, Wang Linfan’s face showed surprise.
After a moment of thought, he bowed his head: "You’re right, the strength of the Insect Clan might not be weaker than Crimson’s; relying solely on this wall seems quite insecure. I’ll go to the command tower and mention this."
Watching Wang Linfan’s retreating figure, Lu Zixun sighed silently to himself. He had more to say, but kept it unsaid.
These defensive talismans were all inscribed on the outside of the wall.
Meaning the inside of the wall was extremely vulnerable. If the Insect Clan or a hostile Spiritual Ability User intended harm, they could easily breach it.
Furthermore, the issues with the Insect Slaying Zone weren’t just that. The arrangement of personnel and staff rotation also had problems.
In the short term, these issues might remain hidden.
But the Insect Breeding Ground wouldn’t retreat in the near future.
When these issues eventually came to light, it would be like a mighty dike destroyed by an ant’s nest.
Lu Zixun didn’t believe Crimson was unaware of this problem, yet they still went ahead with their plans.
So there was only one possibility, they were looking to capitalize on this issue to push the Genetic Optimization Formula.
After all, with a formidable enemy at the gates, leaving behind the elite for the sake of future generations of stronger humans.
Adopting the Genetic Optimization Formula was seen as humanity’s only hope for a turnaround.
At this moment, Lu Zixun finally understood Si Keke’s divination result.
Crimson was indeed playing a long game; they were not intent on winning this war.
It seemed time to investigate the real reason Crimson was so intent on promoting the Genetic Optimization Formula.
But Lu Zixun was puzzled, if Crimson didn’t want to win, why had they formed an alliance with the Demon Country?
...
"Da Ju, I’ve raised the point you mentioned just now; we’ll be building a second wall soon to protect against the first wall’s potential fall."
Wang Linfan returned, removed his coat and set it aside: "Moreover, Crimson has unanimously expressed its hope for you to serve as the deputy commander of Zone A."
"Oh?"
Lu Zixun’s voice lingered, his eyes revealing deep thought.
After a while, he looked up at Wang Linfan: "Brother-in-law, may I ask why?"