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Cultivation: The Heaven's Fated Useless Genius-Chapter 78 – Malicious plan to cut off all ties!
Gu Feng didn't directly answer his question.
Instead, he handed a few beast hide scrolls to Ji Wenxuan, suggesting he take a look at the contents.
Ji Wenxuan accepted the scrolls and carefully flipped through them, discovering that they recorded information from his past military expeditions from years ago.
He remembered those times vividly; each battle was fraught with danger.
The leaders of the three major witch villages knew he led the troops and all wanted to capture him alive to use as leverage against the White Tiger Witch's Village, demanding benefits in return.
"Pardon my ignorance, but what do you mean by this, sir?" Ji Wenxuan asked, puzzled.
Gu Feng replied with a meaningful tone, "Can't you see the common thread in these reports, young master?"
"They're all records of my battles with other witch villages. If there's a commonality, it's that they were all extremely perilous."
Sighing inwardly, Gu Feng thought these witch cultivators were as dense as wood.
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In comparison, Ji Wenxuan was relatively enlightened, yet his thinking was still too slow.
Gu Feng felt a sense of frustration, like iron that couldn't be forged into steel.
Pointing to the scrolls, he said, "The cause behind these battles was always a major conflict of interest with other witch villages, and each time a battle was necessary, the military power was handed over to you."
Ji Wenxuan suddenly realized this and reviewed the scrolls again, confirming Gu Feng's words.
A natural Gu field of a hundred acres was discovered at the village border, and the Rosefinch Witch's Village sent five hundred troops to harass it. Third Young Master Ji Wenxuan led eight hundred witch soldiers to confront them...
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A Cave Heaven Blessed Land rich in spiritual energy appeared near the Yang Valley border, and the Basalt Witch's Village rushed hundreds of miles to seize it. Third Young Master Ji Wenxuan led five hundred witch soldiers to battle...
Since autumn, the Gu field at the border had a bountiful yield, and the Rosefinch Witch's Village led three thousand troops to plunder it. Third Young Master Ji Wenxuan led five thousand witch soldiers to resist...
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As he read through the scrolls, Ji Wenxuan's expression grew heavier. Over the years, he had rendered countless meritorious services for the White Tiger Witch's Village, but no one appreciated it!
Even his own father, the old village chief Ji Qin, merely saw him as a tool to resolve crises!
Ji Qin knew that Ji Xuanming and Ji Xuanyang were pampered and cowardly, useless in critical moments. Sending them would only result in losses!
But due to his status, no matter how well Ji Wenxuan performed or how capable he was, Ji Qin could never officially recognize him!
It was an unsolvable, bizarre loop.
Ji Wenxuan worked tirelessly, hoping to strengthen the White Tiger Witch's Village, yet there were always petty people undermining him, even wishing for his demise.
It was truly a case of risking one's life for others to enjoy the benefits, only to be discarded afterward, leaving one's fate in suspense.
Even the saying "when the rabbit dies, the dog is cooked; when the bird is gone, the bow is put away" wouldn't be as ruthless as this.
It was truly disheartening.
"Mr. Gu, what should I do? I will follow your arrangements!" Ji Wenxuan said with a grim face, secretly steeling his resolve.
Gu Feng nodded and continued, "You can send out information claiming that a rich Spirit Stone vein has been discovered at the White Tiger Witch's Village border!"
"What?!"
Ji Wenxuan was shocked. The Northern Wilderness was known for its barrenness, and the local Spirit Stone yield was extremely low. The value of a Spirit Stone vein was immeasurable.
He could imagine that if this news got out, it would immediately attract the attention of the other three major witch villages, inevitably causing chaos.
"Sir, this move might incite great chaos across the entire Northern Wilderness border!" Ji Wenxuan couldn't help but warn.
"Chaos is exactly what we want! The more chaotic, the better!"
With a slight smile, Gu Feng said, "Only in chaos will you have an opportunity!"
Ji Wenxuan, though somewhat slow, was not foolish. Had he been born in the Imperial City of the Eastern Region, his achievements would have been limitless. The environment of the witch village had shaped his rigid and inflexible nature.
In a moment, he understood that Gu Feng's plan was to make Ji Xuanming and Ji Xuanyang hesitant.
When the three major witch villages mobilized their armies due to the false Spirit Stone vein, they would either have to personally lead troops into battle or hand over all military power to Ji Wenxuan, as usual, to let him risk his life.
There was no third option.
Ji Wenxuan couldn't help but admire Gu Feng's ingenious mind.
After pondering for a while, Ji Wenxuan smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying, "The leaders of the three major witch villages are no fools; they might not believe in such baseless rumors."
If the three major witch villages, driven by greed, really sent troops, that would be fine. But if they adopted a wait-and-see approach, Gu Feng's plan couldn't proceed, which was his concern.
Gu Feng smiled slightly, turned around, and with a wave of his hand, a large pile of Spirit Stones appeared in the hall of the Diligence Palace.
Ji Wenxuan had never seen such a scene before. He struggled to control himself, gripping the armrests of his chair tightly, his palms sweaty.
"These Spirit Stones are my savings over the years, and I am willing to offer them to you to achieve great things!"
Pausing, Gu Feng continued, "You can use these Spirit Stones as bait to confuse the enemy, and you can also secretly recruit soldiers with them. How to use them is entirely up to you."
Ji Wenxuan was speechless with shock. Gu Feng was like a godsend, not only meticulous and resourceful but also willing to offer all his savings to support his cause. The two things he lacked most were talent and Spirit Stones!
With these Spirit Stones, there was no fear that the leaders of the three major witch villages wouldn't believe the rumor of a Spirit Stone vein. They would surely send troops to seize it.
At that time, he could not only naturally seize military power but also use these Spirit Stones to recruit and strengthen the witch soldiers of the witch village.
It was truly a win-win situation!
Thinking of this, Ji Wenxuan suddenly stood up and bowed deeply to Gu Feng, "With your help, Mr. Gu, when I unify the border, I will never forget your great kindness!"
"These are just worldly possessions, not worth mentioning!"
Gu Feng waved his hand generously, secretly amused. These Spirit Stones were not even a fraction of his total wealth; poverty indeed limited one's imagination.
Outwardly, he maintained a righteous demeanor, loudly declaring, "You have shown me great kindness, young master. As long as you can ascend to the position of village chief, not to mention these Spirit Stones, I would not hesitate to sacrifice myself!"
The two shook hands, Ji Wenxuan genuinely moved to tears, feeling he had found a kindred spirit. Gu Feng, on the other hand, used his True Core to stimulate a bit of "crocodile tears."
Pausing, Gu Feng reminded, "When you engage in battle with the three village armies, remember, only defend and hold, do not easily seek victory."
Ji Wenxuan was puzzled. He had led troops for years and had never heard of such a strategy. In battle, who doesn't want to win?
"Why shouldn't we seek victory?" Ji Wenxuan asked, confused.
Seeing his bewilderment, Gu Feng smiled slightly and uttered a phrase Ji Wenxuan would never forget.
"Raise bandits to strengthen oneself!"
Ji Wenxuan's face twitched with excitement. He felt full of confidence, looking up at Gu Feng, he asked, "Raise bandits to strengthen oneself... what do you mean, sir?"
Smiling, Gu Feng explained, "The old village chief is still holding on, but it's only a matter of time. If you crush the three village enemies with overwhelming force, the military power will surely be taken back by Ji Xuanming and his brother. So, just defend, don't fight! Make Ji Xuanming hesitate to withdraw your military power, and you can focus on recuperating and waiting for the right moment!"
Gu Feng gave a wicked smile and said sinisterly, "I will arrange for Tuoba to accompany you on the expedition. When the old village chief is on his deathbed, I will notify you with a flying kite. You can then lead your troops back to the witch village. At that time, with the army at your back, you can suppress Ji Xuanming and Ji Xuanyang, and smoothly seize the position of village chief!"
Ji Wenxuan suddenly realized and was completely in awe of Gu Feng!
Especially the phrase "raise bandits to strengthen oneself"!
It was a truly vicious plan!
At the same time, he was incredibly grateful that Gu Feng was on his side. If he had sided with Ji Xuanming, his life might have ended long ago!
"Good! Everything will proceed according to your plan, sir!" At this point, Ji Wenxuan had no hesitation.
Things had reached a point where brotherly feelings were no longer a consideration.
It was either you die, or I perish!