Chapter 210: Yun Yangs Weakness

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Shui Wuyin gave his thorough analysis in an unhurried manner.

"According to what young master has described, Mi Kongquns ability should be above the eighth peak, just short of reaching the ninth peak. If he has gone to ninth peak, hed have fully recovered by now, and he wouldn't have been injured from the simultaneous attacks of the four noble young masters experts. If hes any lower than the eighth peak, he would have fallen in his previous battles long ago. This subordinate guesses that this persons real ability should be somewhere between eighth peak intermediate and ace. The slight deviation wont be significant."

Yun Yang nodded.

As he listened to Shui Wuyins analysis with full concentration, he had the intention to find out the difference between his and Shui Wuyins trains of thoughts.

His plan would only grow more solid if he patiently listened to constructive opinions which could offset his weaknesses. Besides, Shui Wuyin was no fool. Although his intricate web of thoughts could not compare to Yun Yangs spontaneous reflexes to the ever-changing warfare, his penetrating insights and thoroughness still trumped that of Yun Yang!

"Also, Mi Kongqun was deeply wounded by Ling Xiaozui. His injury was severe, I heard that he was still healing from it up until now. According to my experience, a normal eighth peak ace expert could recover within a month despite an extremely serious internal injury given their personal healing speed in addition to treasured gems, resources, and medicines. Mi Kongquns injury, however, came from Ling Xiaozui. It was intentional too. This subordinate thinks that it must be very limiting for Mi Kongqun even if he had already stumbled across them.."

"I even suspect that even Mi Kongqun probably could entirely squash Ling Xiaozuis sword air!"

"Therefore, his best state right now will only be at the seventh peak aces level. It would be Impossible to be any higher. If Ling Xiaozuis sword air remains, it can even inhibit him even more. An unintentional strike can worsen his injuries and crush his combat ability."

"Speaking of which, if young master strikes at the right time by shapeshifting to kill him, the percentage to end him when he doesnt notice is as high as ninety-percent!!"

Shui Wuyin continued, "This target no longer needs our worry with the assured ninety percent of winning chances. Its only a matter of time and a little patience before hes entirely gone."

Yun Yang nodded softly.

Shui Wuyins decision and his expectation were almost entirely similar regarding Mi Kongquns case. The only difference was that Shui Wuyin analyzed from each direction and concluded after sifting through them, showing a more meticulous side to him.

"The second target is the aide of the crown princes residence, Han Wufei. Hes a confirmed target but this subordinate still thinks that assassinating him would be overkill. Han Wufei can only be considered a tiny pawn; theres nothing beneficial to the bigger picture by killing him but instead, it might alert our real target. After all, our main aim is He Hanqing and as for him we can't-do anything to him as of now. Its best to save him for last."

"As for the third target young master mentioned, influential generals of the military. The range is blurry for this. If a thorough confirmation is needed, young master will have to grant me the authority to get in touch with all the powerful generals who fit the described physique and temper The possibility of confirmation can only come after searching for their doubtful points. There isnt any concrete analysis now so its difficult to identify them. We can only tackle it at a later stage."

"The two targets in the military According to young masters suspicions, youve ruled out the eastern troop Tie Zhengs troop. This subordinate thinks that his troop should not be excluded!"

Shui Wuyins voice was raspy but each word of his was enunciated with much confidence and stability.

Yun Yangs gaze gleamed.

"We can't say for sure there aren't any spies in the internal ranks of the eastern troop. The war the other day saw Tie Zheng being attacked from both front and back, pushed to a corner. If young master didnt rush to assist and salvage the situation with your might, there might not even be an eastern troop today. Yet the decisive moment of victory and defeat that day was Han Sanhes cavalry troop outflanking them from the rear that formed attacking wedges from both sides. This was so bizarre that its illogical. Even when the Residence of East Defense Protector took the blame afterward, I can't believe that the East Defense Protector was the only one who perpetuated this."

Shui Wuyin looked at Yun Yang and said slowly, "Its only logical and reasonable, with the addition of a general whos familiar with the assignment and division of the military situation exposing the whereabouts and defensive loopholes of our troop"

With a jerk, Yun Yangs head raised slowly to stare at Shui Wuyin. His eyes were filled with wonder.

"Also, even if there were spies in the eastern troop and were sure of who they are we cant be sure that the rest of the army , including the Board of War, no longer has the infiltration of the Four Seasons Tower."

"All these need to be checked carefully. We might need a thorough restart of the investigation," Shui Wuyin said.

Yun Yang only nodded his head silently.

"Furthermore" Shui Wuyin continued, "Young master, its not impossible that the Four Seasons Tower would still have people planted among the commonfolk in Tiantang City or the civil officials in the imperial court."

"This will need to be verified and filtered meticulously too." Shui Wuyin said, "Heres also an excessive reminder of mine to young master He Hanqing, as the Four Seasons Towers Supreme Lord Spring Frost, possesses utter respect and influence; he has only one above him and millions under him yet hes stayed in Tiantang City for so many years, serving three generations of the emperors. Why is that?"

"It completely shows that Tiantang City is Supreme Lord Spring Frosts base camp! It is the Hall of Springs headquarter! Since its where the headquarter is theres a huge possibility that at least more than half of the Hall of Springs powers are situated within the Empire of Yutang while Tiantang City is where it matters the most. If there were eighty Hall of Springs people in the Empire of Yutang, there will at least be nothing less than fifty women in Tiantang City."

"That would explain why He Hanqing has stayed put here for so many years!"

"This also indirectly explains why He Hanqing didnt plan to move away even when hes been exposed by Ling Xiaozui and is rendered to danger anytime. Thats because he believes that no one can do much to him here!"

"As for the reason He Hanqing can be so confident, this means that he has sufficiently intimidating power that lies in Tiantang City."

"Such intimidating power could only mean a mass of experts. That, or a web of connection thats intricately woven and exceptionally strong."

"Since He Hanqing is Supreme Lord Spring Frost, an expert who stood off the Four Seasons Towers Hall of Spring staying in Tiantang City definitely wont be a small number. To the very least, it has to be over thirty to forty people. As for young masters targets, there is only a handful of men. The numbers are hardly tallied."

"In addition, unexpected circumstances will happen anytime if our vision is set too narrowly. Our capability right now cant afford to let that to happen; once it does, well be rendered into an unprecedented passivity."

"Therefore, I conclude that there are at least thirty people in the Hall of Spring from Four Seasons Tower. Young master has mentioned that the eunuch youve killed is from The Hall of Autumn This also means that while most of Hall of Springs men are here, there are also hints of Hall of Autumns influence. Combining both sides the number of Four Seasons Towers manpower will have to increase even more."

"In a nutshell, Tiantang Citys battle will be truly tricky. The difficulty is tremendous."

Shui Wuyin came to the conclusion after narrating his thorough analysis; Yun Yang nodded slowly with a grim expression.

"Uh There are also two mistakes in the direction of young masters previous decision orientation." Shui Wuyin sucked in a breath, seemingly hesitant but finally saying out loud in courage.

Yun Yang said thoughtfully, "Do speak."

"There seem to be two aspects that young master has never paid attention to!"

Since Shui Wuyin had started to speak, the hesitation earlier was gone.

"One of it is women! As of now, the Four Seasons Towers people whom young master has met are all male but that doesnt mean that Four Seasons Tower doesnt have any females or one dit

. In spite of it, young master has subconsciously excluded all women in young masters direction of target choice. Young masters been in the military all year long so its always men where the eyes see, even the enemies are men, so its only subconscious that young master rules out women. Although its reasonable, its a big loophole."

"Four Seasons Towers influence is massive. Its imaginable that the spies or intel they planted wont ignore the presence of women. There are a lot of circumstances, places, and things that only women can enter or accomplish. After all, women possess some innate advantages that men do not."

"So we should reevaluate information regarding this aspect of the work, recheck and refilter what we have. We have to treat both male and female equally in."

Yun Yang sighed and said, "Correct. Ive indeed missed this point Wuyin, if you didnt remind me, I might go on like this until I suffer a loss."

"This is my mistake, a grave one at that." Yun Yang acknowledged somberly.

A flash of admiration came through Shui Wuyins gaze. It was a precious characteristic that surpassed most ordinary people to be able to acknowledge and correct ones mistakes immediately.

"What about the second mistake?" Yun Yang asked humbly, his tone tinged with a sense of consultation.

"Young masters second mistake is" Shui Wuyin mulled over his words and said, "Young masters sight is a little too high. Its always set on the top and never towards the bottom"

Yun Yang frowned and asked, "Towards the bottom what do you mean?"

"The people in the palace, in the Residence of Crown Prince, the generals, Supreme Lord Spring Frost, even the mastermind of Four Seasons Tower Mr. Nian"

"Chu Tianlyn! As well as the blacksmith, Chu Tianlang, and President of Censorate whom the young master killed"

Shui Wuyin commented, "These people are higher up in an ordinary persons eyes They possess the authority to command changes and stir unrest Its also why theyve been noticed by young master. On the other hand, young master has never set sight on the street thugs or even ordinary citizens."

"There are a lot of things that dont necessarily require the involvement of significant characters."