Chapter 467: Ning Zuo, I Want to Cultivate with You

Seeing Ning Zhuo's reaction, Liu Er felt a surge of satisfaction in his heart,thinking to himself, "Indeed, I have seen through this young master, Ning Zhuo.These words have roused his righteous indignation and sense of justice!"

Ning Zhuo clenched his fist and immediately plotted for Liu Er:"For the General to seek marriage with General Mul Lan, he must contend with Sun Gan and Shuang Jing.""If this is the case, the Three Generals' Camp will likely face difficulties and suppression.""This is not even the worst of it.""Once our army is deployed to the front lines, Sun Gan and Shuang Jing hold positions much higher than ours.They are likely to use their authority from the upper ranks to issue us military ordersthat are difficult to disobey, yet extraordinarily challenging!""Furthermore, Generals Guan Hong and Zhang Hei are greatly displeased and resentfultowards the Red Blossom Camp for having shifted the enemy onto us previously."

Liu Er immediately waved his hand: "Matters concerning my two and third brothers,I shall handle myself.""Even if I face Shuang Jing and Sun Gan, I shall contend for her!"

Ning Zhuo's heart held a slight astonishment. He sensed Liu Er's confidence,which sparked a doubt within him."I did not expect Liu Er to also pursue Mul Lan.""What 'falling in love at first sight' and 'affectionate intent' -that's meant to fool ghosts!""He surely intends to covet the Supreme General's Seal!""It is just that his confidence is quite abundant. Why? What kind of trump card does he possess?"

Ning Zhuo's thoughts scattered, delving deeper and deeper.He even considered that the reason Liu Er chose to participate in the warat this moment and form an army, besides achieving merit and fame,might have another primary goal: to get close to Mul Lan."Liu Er has a trump card. If he had intended to approach Mul Lan from the start,he must have a force behind him, and this force is by no means simple.""Not long after I secretly discussed with Zhang Zhong Yi, Liu Er came to know of it.Perhaps the military camp is not secure, and Liu Er possesses some ability to acquire information?"

After conferring with Liu Er for a while, Ning Zhuo was entrusted with the missionof representing Liu Er to express his intentions to Mul Lan.As the situation was tense, Liu Er worried that Mul Lan might yield to pressureand agree to Shuang Jing or Sun Gan, thus Liu Er urged Ning Zhuo to act swiftly.

Ning Zhuo then left the Three Generals' Camp and headed towards the Red Blossom Camp.The situation had become complicated.Not only Ning Zhuo himself, but even Sun Gan, Shuang Jing, and even Liu Er,were all coveting the Supreme General's Seal."But there is a crucial issue here—""Even through dual cultivation with Mul Lan, acquiring the status of a Dao companiondoes not signify a marriage contract, much less the Supreme General's Seal.""Even the current Mul Lan, as the sole heir of the Supreme General's Estate,does not yet possess the Supreme General's Seal."

It was precisely for this reason that Ning Zhuo refused Zhang Zhong Yi's dual cultivation proposal.If he had at that time, seized the opportunity to propose Dao companion status,it would surely have aroused the displeasure of Zhang Zhong Yi and Mul Lan,who would deem him a despicable wretch taking advantage of their predicament."Therefore, this matter cannot be rushed.""Shuang Jing, Sun Gan, and also Liu Er, cannot be unaware of the difference betweendual cultivation and the Supreme General's Seal. Yet they still proceed in this manner,which can only indicate that they possess subsequent stratagems, able to leveragethe relationship with Mul Lan to further acquire the official positions they desire!"

While pondering, Ning Zhuo sent a flying letter to Zhang Zhong Yi.Upon receiving the letter, Zhang Zhong Yi also welcomed Ning Zhuo into the military camp.This time, within Zhang Zhong Yi's tent, he met Mul Lan directly.Mul Lan was currently healing.She looked at Ning Zhuo: "The family's inherited cultivation technique trulycannot be disclosed at will. But if you and I undergo dual cultivation and become Dao companions,this condition cannot take effect."

Ning Zhuo shook his head: "This matter, I have already explained clearly to Lord Zhang.""A man without trust cannot stand.""Moreover, General Mul Lan strives and toils for the Supreme General's Estate,and I, too, labor for my Ning family. My resolve, General Mul Lan should feel deeply."

Mul Lan snorted coldly.Anger gradually rose in her heart.Her appearance was certainly not poor, and she was born from the Supreme General's Estate.She herself possessed a Golden Core cultivation, a tiger daughter of a general's family,yet she was requesting a stranger to undergo dual cultivation, and repeatedly inviting him,only to be refused by the other party!This was a situation she had never imagined.

Mul Lan looked at Ning Zhuo with a poker face: "Young Master Ning, can your familycompare to my Supreme General's Estate?""If you and I become Dao companions, you can certainly relocate the Ning family to Liang Zhuo Country.""I believe that with the status of my Supreme General's Estate, it will surely bringmore convenience for your Ning family's development.""Rather than marrying a descendant of the Zhu family's imperial clan, it is betterto board the grand ship of the Supreme General's Estate. The difference between the twois quite evident, is it not?"

Ning Zhuo shook his head: "General Mul Lan's words are mistaken!"Presently, I invite you to come and see!"No matter how small the Ning family is, it is the place that birthed and raised me.""The insights and experiences of our Old Ancestor are far richer than mine,and the decision to relocate to Nan Dou Country was not solely the will ofmy family's Golden Core Old Ancestor.""When they passed through Liang Zhuo Country back then, and still decided to relocate to Nan Dou Country,there must have been a considerable number of considerations.""Currently, the Ning family has established a firm foothold in Fire Persimmon Immortal City,with excellent development momentum. How can I, for my personal reasons,implicate the family in another relocation, disrupting the family's good developmental momentum?""If I were to truly do so, how could I face the relatives who perished during the relocation,and the relatives who are desperately striving in Fire Persimmon Immortal City?"

Ning Zhuo shook his head: "I would have no face to meet them!"

Mul Lan fell into silence.Zhang Zhong Yi's gaze towards Ning Zhuo became increasingly appreciative,and he sincerely praised: "Young Master Ning Zhuo is indeed a dragon among men,a man of utmost integrity, and filial piety and loyalty both complete!"

Ning Zhuo cupped his hands: "Lord Zhang overpraises me. This junior's visitis under orders.""In fact, our Lord Liu, from the very first sight he beheld General Mul Lan, he already..."

Ning Zhuo conveyed Liu Er's words to Mul Lan and Zhang Zhong Yi.Mul Lan and Zhang Zhong Yi exchanged glances.Zhang Zhong Yi's expression was complicated, and he fell silent.Mul Lan, on the other hand, let out a cold laugh and said:"I did not expect that once I, Mul Lan, suffered a defeat, I would fall into sucha desolate state here, allowing the entire Supreme General's Estate to be greatlylooked down upon by others. Now, a mere half-human, half-demon dares to covetthe Supreme General's Seal!"

Ning Zhuo hurriedly stated that General Mul Lan had misunderstood. General Liu Erwas indeed truly sincere, and at present, could certainly be considered an excellent choice.These words indeed caused Mul Lan to fall into silence.According to her personality, she would naturally never submit to Sun Gan or Shuang Jing.Otherwise, it would be more straightforward to just kill her directly.However, Mul Lan's injuries had not yet recovered, and her personal combat strengthhad fallen to rock bottom. The Red Blossom Camp was even unable to protect itself,unable to provide assistance.Military provisions were gradually running out. Whether it was Mul Lan or this army,they were all forced towards a cliff. One more step forward was a bottomless abyss!From Mul Lan's internal feelings, Liu Er was indeed more pleasing to the eyethan Sun Gan and Shuang Jing.And more pleasing to the eye than these three was Ning Zhuo!Regrettably, Ning Zhuo had no such thoughts.

Mul Lan was not a person who gave up easily. She fixed her gaze on Ning Zhuo's eyes,raised her head slightly, and spoke in a forceful, domineering tone:"I would rather undergo dual cultivation with you! Whatever conditions you desire,feel free to propose them. My Supreme General's Estate still possesses its own foundation."