I Just Wanted To Live but I Somehow Became Better Than the Protagonist

“I won’t let you succeed.” Lin Wei was a tough person, unwilling to be a burden to Ye Yong, and immediately prepared to end her own life. However, as her spiritual power became unmanageable, the strength in her body was rapidly drained, and soon she could barely support herself to sit.

“Don’t be foolish; this poison can take down even a Transformation God, let alone you, a mere Nascent Soul.” The maid approached Lin Wei, leaning down to look at her: “Don’t worry, we intend to invite you and your son as guests; we won’t harm you.”

Lin Wei could no longer speak, but just before losing consciousness, she shot a fierce glare at her captor.

“What a vengeful woman.” The maid lifted Lin Wei onto her back, masking their scent as they continued toward the northern city wall. Soon, she arrived at a side door that should have been tightly shut.

“So soon?” The guard was momentarily taken aback upon seeing the maid and the person on her back.

“I was still worried about what excuse to use to lure her away alone, but I didn’t expect her to come right to us,” the maid chuckled.

“Perfect. We’ve captured the mother of the Seer. When the time comes to attack the city, we can threaten him and keep him from interfering.”

There was no doubt that these people were undercover agents planted by the demon forces outside. If you were to ask what they feared most during the siege, it would undoubtedly be the Seer.

The city’s defensive formation could be breached with some time, but if the Seer released his words of power before that, it would strengthen the formation, making the siege even more difficult. Or, during the siege, if he were to release his blessings within the city, the strength of the demons inside would increase, raising the casualty rate of the forces outside.

As for how they knew that Ye Wu was Ye Yong and that Lin Wei was his mother, it was simple.

Some cultivators from the Kunlun realm were eager for Ye Yong to emerge. When the words of power were first spoken, they widely proclaimed that the Seer was Ye Yong. Seeing the Ye, Liang, and Qin families working hard to dispel the rumors, they secretly circulated Ye Yong’s portrait, which eventually spread to the Northern Cold Continent. The powerful demons, upon hearing the name Ye Yong, became familiar with his likeness.

However, this did not include the demons within Shilin City, as the city faced both external threats and internal strife this month, with many conflicts. The internal leadership had no time to concern themselves with the outside world, and coupled with the external forces deliberately obstructing and concealing information, the Seer’s portrait could not possibly circulate within Shilin City. Otherwise, the moment Lin Wei entered the city, she would have been heavily protected.

The first priority before the war was to create advantages for one’s side by exploiting information gaps as much as possible; the demons outside were seasoned veterans.

After Lin Wei was taken out, the guard firmly closed the side door. He eagerly anticipated whether the Seer would mistakenly believe that some high-ranking official was behind his mother’s disappearance in Shilin City, leading to a dispute.

The more chaotic Shilin City became, the more advantageous it would be for the siege from the outside.

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Xicheng District

Ye Qingwu received news from Manxiang and soon came to the entrance of the base to wait for Lin Wei. However, after more than an hour, there was still no sign of Lin Wei, and Ye Qingwu suddenly had a bad premonition.

Getting lost was absolutely impossible. Even if Lin Wei was alone, she could easily find her way to Xicheng District by simply asking for directions, not to mention that there were maids from the city government to guide her.

“Could it be that Kuang Po has made a move? But he hasn’t had any open conflict with Ye Yong, so what could he have against Lin Wei?” Ye Qingwu furrowed her brows slightly. The situation in Shilin City was worse than she had initially thought, especially with the internal conflicts.

“Miss, should we send someone to look for her?” Keke inquired.

“Absolutely not.” Baicui shook her head. “Only a small portion of the spies that infiltrated the city have been caught. Sending our demons out to search for her now would not only exacerbate the chaos within the city but could also lead us into a trap set by the spies, jeopardizing our relationship with Shilin City.”

“What should we do when that Ye Yong returns?” Although Keke didn’t like Ye Yong, she understood one thing: this guy was indeed very strange. Despite his low cultivation, he always seemed to grasp the thoughts of the powerful, which was no wonder why her mistress valued him so much.

“Tell him the truth. Until we clarify whether Lin Wei is alive and what her identity is, we must remain still.”

Baicui proved to be the brains among Ye Qingwu’s few maids. She was calm and her analysis was spot on, aligning closely with Ye Qingwu’s thoughts.

But Ye Qingwu had spent some time with Lin Wei and quite liked her. Rationality was one thing, but emotions were another. Moreover, she didn’t want Ye Yong to feel disappointed, thinking she was indifferent to his mother’s disappearance.

She had planned to wait for Ye Yong’s holy words, but now she had to deliver him bad news first.

“Except for Ye Yong, keep this matter confidential. If anyone asks, just say Lin Wei is resting with us. If someone insists on seeing her, it’s likely the mastermind behind the scenes trying to expose our lies and see us panic.” Ye Qingwu donned a veil. “Baicui, come with me to check the routes she might have taken for any clues.”

“Indeed.” Although Bai Cui is a flower spirit, she is naturally sensitive to scents and excels at tracking.

“Coco, you stay here. If Ye Yong returns while we are out, make sure to tell him not to worry too much.”

“Understood.”

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In the evening, Ye Yong and the others returned to Lion Forest City. With Dan Yu’s current cultivation, it was a piece of cake to conceal his presence from detection.

“It’s only been a month, and the city feels so lifeless. What happened? I haven’t seen anyone attacking Lion Forest City,” Song Song said, looking around in confusion. The area near the main gate used to be bustling with activity, with carriages coming and going, but now it was sparse, and there were hardly any people or vendors on the streets.

“The Eight Great Cities and those noble families have been fighting fiercely over territory, but they are worried about our Lion Forest City rising, so they had no choice but to join forces to eliminate the hidden threat. This doesn’t mean they’ve set aside their conflicts and hatred; they all have their own calculations, wanting to breach the city with the least expenditure,” Dan Yu said, using a spell to disguise his youthful appearance to look like he did before, lowering his voice to feign an aged, hoarse tone. “And attacking a city from within is the most lethal. As long as the hearts of the people are unstable and morale is low, the defenders won’t be able to exert their full strength.”

“Lord Dan Yu, with your current cultivation, you should be the strongest in the Northern Cold Continent, right? Why not go to the other Eight Great Cities and those noble families now, showcasing your power? Wouldn’t they retreat upon realizing the difficulty and stop their underhanded schemes?” Song Song found it hard to understand Dan Yu’s current approach; it seemed as if he was waiting for them to attack the city, rather than resolving the trouble without drawing weapons.

Dan Yu patiently explained, “Lion Forest City wasn’t as prosperous as it is now. It relied on the efforts of Hong Lian’s father to carve out a place, attracting many followers, which led to today’s great city. The problem is, the old city was the bond that maintained those followers. After he passed away, the internal structure of Lion Forest City became like scattered sand. If we do as you suggest, the crisis will indeed be resolved immediately, but the internal situation of Lion Forest City will remain unchanged. Given time, new crises will arise, and the contradictions will inevitably explode again.”

Hearing this, Song Song seemed to understand a bit: “So, Lord Dan Yu, you plan to take this opportunity to eliminate the unsteady ones and allow Lion Forest City to be reborn from the ashes?”

Dan Yu nodded: “Although this path will make Lion Forest City weaker, it is the only way to truly strengthen it.”