Chapter 2223 Heavily guarded The three of them entered the city, and in order not to attract attention, they strolled through the busy streets like ordinary people and bought some medicinal herbs, etc, then went to an inn to stay. Once inside the room, Sima You Yue set up a spirit barrier that prevented their voices from being heard outside. “It’s really heavily guarded here. I’ve never seen soldiers patrolling a city before.” Sima You Yue thought of the several waves of soldiers patrolling on the street. Their strength was not low either, and there was also a divine sense that swept through the city. She knew that this was a tough situation to crack. “Not only that, the guards here are the best I’ve ever seen. When so many people were attacking them earlier, their Protective Array didn’t even move.” Black Jade said, “It’s because of this Protective Array that our talents return in low spirits every time.” The Protective Array had kept Wu Lingyu’s people outside, even if they were unable to beat them, they would still be able to withstand their attack until reinforcements arrived. “The Protective Array…” Sima You Yue smiled faintly, “Perhaps we can start with this.” “Are you going to break their Protective Array? That’s easier said than done!” Hua Xiu and the others had seen the Protective Array before. There were so many of them breaking the Protective Array together but to no avail. It really wasn’t easy for them to break it. “The two of you haven’t really come here alone have you? Aren’t there still your people here? Maybe you can get in touch with someone?” Sima You Yue asked. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖 When Hua Xiu and Black Jade heard her words, they looked at each other and nodded. “We left some people behind, but they are not very strong.” Hua Xiu said. “Me too.” Black Jade said, “But I know that some of the King’s people haven’t withdrawn, and their strength is acceptable.” “Acceptable?” Sima You Yue touched her nose, “Will they listen to you?” Black Jade and Hua Xiu shook their heads. They weren’t their subordinates, of course they wouldn’t listen to them. “You Yue, what do you intend to do?” The Protective Array couldn’t be broken by having some people attacking it, so what was the use? So, she definitely didn’t have this idea in mind. “I don’t want them to destroy the Protective Array, I want to see what the Protective Array looks like first.” Sima You Yue said, “It’s not been revealed at the moment so I can’t see what the situation of the Protective Array looks like.” “You want to start with the Protective Array? You know about arrays?” Hua Xiu asked. “As long as the Protective Array is activated, I can study its pattern.” Sima You Yue said with confidence. She had always been quite accomplished in arrays, and she had also learnt so much in the Ghost Realm’s Hidden Sect. She had even researched Ancient Arrays, she had confidence in this area. However, that old man from the Devil Sky Wolf Clan wouldn’t trigger the Protective Array for ordinary people. She had some Ancient Battle Souls in her hand, but once they appeared, she would be exposed, and then Wu Lingyu would receive the news of her coming here. If he left behind all his duties and came to her, and disrupted his own plans as a result, she would be doing him a disservice. Black Jade and Hua Xiu pondered for a while, then said: “I’m afraid it won’t be easy if you want them to trigger the Protective Array. Even if we contacted those people, with their strength, it wouldn’t be necessary to trigger the Protective Array.” “Let’s think of another way.” If there was no other way, she would have to let the Ancient Battle Souls come out. “Yue Yue, I have a plan.” Little Dream in the Spirit Pagoda said. Sima You Yue called her out and said: “What is it?” “I can control a group of people and make them attack Frost Moon City.” Little Dream said, “With my current strength, it won’t be a problem controlling some powerful people. If they cooperate with the people outside, it will make them think that an army is approaching and trigger the Protective Array.” Sima You Yue looked at Black Jade and Hua Xiu, the premise of this plan would require the help of their people. “Well… We will think of a way!” Hua Xiu gritted his teeth. If they could break the Protective Array, they wouldn’t have to worry about taking over this place. Therefore, even if they would be punished when they returned, they still had to find a way to try. “Then I will leave it to you.” Sima You Yue smiled: “Be careful when you leave and enter the city.” “Hehe, actually we don’t have to leave. We have someone on the inside. We just hadn’t planned to contact them.” Hua Xiu said, “Let’s go now.” Hua Xiu and Black Jade went out while Sima You Yue waited in the inn. She released some scarlett bees to see if she could gather any useful information. Soon, Hua Xiu and Black Jade came back, their heads hung low and there was another person behind them. “You Yue, this is General Ji. He is in charge of Frost Moon City’s affairs. Those people will obey his orders.” Hua Xiu said. When Sima You Yue saw their expressions, she knew that they hadn’t managed to convince this person. “My name is Ji Ze, may I ask who you are?” General Ji was sizing up Sima You Yue from the moment he walked in. Although she looked similar to Hua Xiu, he didn’t think that just anyone would be able to mobilise Hua Xiu. Sima You Yue realised that Hua Xiu and Black Jade hadn’t revealed her identity. She wanted to say that she was Wu Lingyu’s subordinate. However, she realised that since General Ji was in charge of such an important matter in Frost Moon City, and was able to put Hua Xiu and Black Jade in such low spirits, his status under Wu Lingyu must be quite high. Therefore, how would he not know who Wu Lingyu’s people were? “I am a friend of Ba Jia Zi. She told me that the Protective Array here is difficult to break and it has been a problem for you, so I came to help her. You can call me Si Yue.” Sima You Yue said. “That plan is not feasible.” General Ji refused without considering it. Hua Xiu and Ba Jia Zi were both anxious, but they were also afraid of him, hence, they kept quiet. However, Sima You Yue wasn’t anxious, instead, she smiled faintly: “No, you don’t think that this plan won’t work, otherwise, you wouldn’t have come with them to see me. You came to see who is the person who suggested this plan to them, whether I really have the ability to break the Protective Array, or whether I am just exaggerating. Am I right?” Ji Ze stared at her without answering. Sima You Yue didn’t mind, and she continued speaking: “Actually, you don’t have to worry about whether I have been sent here by the other party. The main driving force behind this plan is my Underworld Beast. Your men only need to pretend to be the reinforcements. Even if the plan doesn’t work, your men won’t be hurt.” “This is no ordinary favour. Why are you helping us?” Ji Ze didn’t believe her. “Because Ba Jia Zi promised to take me to see your King once this is over.” Sima You Yue gave him a reason. However, Ji Ze didn’t think this was so. What was the motive of a woman who wanted to see his King? In his heart, Sima You Yue had the intention of trying to get close to the King. He raised his head and looked at Ba Jia Zi, and he saw her nodding and indicating that this was true. She was their Queen after all, and after this matter was over, she was indeed going to see their King, that much was true!