I am the villain in the book

Chapter 168: Releasing Lanterns After Five Days

Five days later.

With three days left until the "Great Decisive Battle", Wei Changtian finally rushed back from the Shiwan Mountains.

Qingxian finally agreed to help him this time, but the price was to release all the great demons in the Demon Suppression Prison that were over a hundred years old.

The Demon Suppression Prison, as the only place in the entire Da Ning Dynasty where demons could be legally kept, held nearly a thousand demons.

Although most were minor demons of only a few decades, there were also about several dozen great demons equivalent to humans in the Fourth Rank.

The consequences of such a "mass jailbreak" of demons were incalculable.

But Wei Changtian had no choice.

It wasn't that he didn't try to bargain, repeatedly emphasizing that he was doing this to save Yang Liushi, successfully changing the price from the initial "release all demons" to the current "release all demons with over a hundred years of cultivation".

However, Qingxian wouldn't agree to any further reductions.

Exchanging such a price for a demon king of Second Rank strength to take action once, it was hard to say whether Wei Changtian had gained or lost in this deal.

It could only be said that—

If he could kill Xiao Feng, then it would be a huge profit.

If he didn't kill Xiao Feng, but managed to save himself from dying, then it would still be okay.

If he died, then there would be no question of profit or loss.

Thinking about it like this... it seemed like this deal was quite a bargain!

Preparations continued.

Wei Changtian didn't know the situation on Xiao Feng's side, but he had done almost everything he could on his side.

He had settled the Heavenly Luo Sect, settled Qingxian, and Zhang San had already delivered the letter to Wei Xianzhis hands.

Of course, it was still unknown whether Wei Zhaohai would be willing to come, but Wei Changtian also understood that this was not something he could control.

Besides the above, there was only Liang Zhen left.

戌 Hour, the General's Residence.

After Wei Changtian's repeated polishing, this story had become increasingly rigorous and realistic, almost making him believe it himself.

"Alas, Uncle Liang, I didn't expect things to happen so suddenly."

Sighing, Wei Changtian said with a solemn expression: "I originally wanted to wait until I had figured out Xiao Feng's whereabouts before making plans, but I never expected him to launch an attack first."

"This..."

After calming down, Liang Zhen thought for a moment and analyzed seriously: "Since this Xiao Feng is using Miss Liushi as bait, wanting to lure you into a decisive battle, he must feel that he has a sure chance of winning."

"Changtian, in my opinion, it would be better for you to avoid his sharp edge this time and make plans in the long run."

"Uncle Liang is right, I have indeed thought about it like that."

Wei Changtian paused, his expression suddenly becoming serious: "But our battle for luck is being watched by immortals, I should have the awareness to sacrifice myself for righteousness!"

"If I retreat this step today, I'm afraid I will retreat again and again afterwards!"

"The brave wins when encountering on a narrow road, Uncle Liang, I am willing to fight!"

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Although this impassioned speech was illogical, it made Liang Zhen's blood boil.

The most important thing in a battle between two armies is to not lose in momentum. If the momentum is lost, this battle will be lost.

As a military general, Liang Zhen believed in this principle the most, so he didn't try to persuade him anymore, but slammed the table and stood up, expressing his heroic stance.

"Changtian, since you have made a decision, then I will do my best to help you!"

"Tonight, I will mobilize troops from the Green Robe Army to ambush around Yan Yun Mountain. At that time, no matter what conspiracies and tricks that Xiao Feng has, I don't believe he can escape from the midst of thousands of troops!"

Good fellow, directly besieging with troops is also possible.

Seeing that Liang Zhen had misunderstood, Xiao Feng quickly explained: "Uncle Liang, I didn't come here to borrow troops this time."

"Once the Green Robe Army is dispatched, Xiao Feng will definitely notice the movement. You must know that this son is extremely insidious and cunning, and he will definitely not abide by the ten-day agreement and turn around and run."

"If this is the case, I am afraid there will be endless troubles!"

"What you said also makes sense."

Liang Zhen nodded: "Since this is the case, then I will accompany you. When I see Xiao Feng, I will hide first, and then take action to kill this thief for you, nephew!"

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That's the plan, but aren't you underestimating Xiao Feng too much?

"Cough, Uncle Liang, I also plan to do so."

Wei Changtian coughed lightly and said frankly: "However, in order to ensure everything is foolproof, I have also invited several experts before, and they will go with us at that time."

"There are also experts?"

Liang Zhen pondered for a moment: "Well, that's good too. Although they may not be needed, it's better to have them than not to have them."

"Are these people reliable? What is their cultivation level?"

"Uh, reliability is definitely reliable, as for the cultivation level..."

Wei Changtian paused a little awkwardly.

Liang Zhen thought that the people Wei Changtian had found were not very high in realm and was embarrassed to say it, so he couldn't help but smile dumbly:

"Haha, nephew, don't worry, I have several Fourth Rank deputy generals, I will take them with me at that time!"

"Uncle Liang, let's forget about that."

Although he was a little reluctant, Wei Changtian still said truthfully: "Two Second Ranks, four Third Ranks, should be enough."

"Well, two Second..."

Liang Zhen suddenly froze, his eyes widened.

"What?! Four Third Ranks, two, two Second Ranks???"

"Yes, ah, no, that's not right..."

Wei Changtian corrected softly: "Including you, Uncle Liang, that would be five Third Ranks, and there may be another Second Rank expert."

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"Uncle Liang, what's wrong with you?"

"Changtian, you go out first, I want to be alone."

"Oh."

After bidding farewell to Liang Zhen, who was so inferior that he was somewhat autistic, Wei Changtian walked out of the study and saw Liang Qin, who was sitting under a big tree waiting for him.

"Brother Changtian!"

With a call, Liang Qin immediately ran over: "What did you say to Daddy? Why did I hear him shout just now?"

Wei Changtian shook his head: "It's nothing, you must have misheard."

"Oh."

Liang Qin didn't take it to heart, and while walking out with Wei Changtian, she asked: "Brother Changtian, when will Miss Liushi come back from Anzhou?"

Yang Liushi went to Anzhou to visit relatives, which was a reason Wei Changtian had made up before.

"Probably in three or four days..."

Wei Changtian's expression remained unchanged, and he looked up at the moon: "What's wrong?"

"Three or four days is just in time!"

Liang Qin said excitedly: "Five days later is Laba Festival, and the city will release lanterns!"

"Brother Changtian, will you and Miss Liushi accompany me to release them together, okay?"

Flying lanterns are what Kongming lanterns are called in this world.

Although life should have a sense of ritual, Wei Changtian, both in his previous and current life, didn't like to join in this kind of excitement.

Among so many festivals, what is the meaning of the others besides the ones that have holidays?

This year's Qixi couples may be holding someone else's hand next year, and this year's Mid-Autumn Festival reunion of relatives and friends may be separated by life and death next year...

So, what's the difference between celebrating or not?

"Brother Changtian..."

On the other side, seeing that Wei Changtian hadn't spoken for a long time, Liang Qin thought he hadn't heard, so she asked again.

"Tell me quickly, is it okay or not?"

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Wei Changtian looked away and nodded with a smile.

"Okay, five days later, the three of us will go to release flying lanterns together."