Nine Princes Struggle for the Throne: The Mad Prince

Chapter 120 Poison Doctor Valley Submits, Concubine Jordan Xue

"Valley Master, another letter has arrived from outside the city."

A young man strode into the study, holding an arrow in his hand.

A letter was tied to the arrow.

"bring here."

Jordan Snow spoke.

The young man handed the arrow to Jordan Snow.

Jordan took the letter and opened it.

He finished reading the letter in just a few breaths.

The letter still demanded that they surrender the city.

The letter also gave them a time limit.

"Look at it!"

After reading the letter, Jordan Xue handed it to the general.

The general took the letter and read it in a few breaths.

"Valley Master, my opinion remains unchanged: we cannot confront the Divine Martial King head-on. Even if we surrender and join Eastern Qin, it won't have a significant impact on us. At worst, we'll just have to be more careful in the future."

"If we were to confront the Divine Martial King head-on, even if we were to inflict significant losses on him, our Poison Doctor Valley would likely be destroyed."

“The Divine Martial King will absolutely not give us any way out. In the future, we, the Poison Doctor Valley, will probably be constantly hunted down by the Divine Martial King.”

The general maintained his original stance; he did not want to fight against the Divine Martial King.

After Eastern Qin launched its attack on Southern Qi, he sent people to conduct a detailed investigation of the entire Eastern Qin region.

He knew Shenwu Wang's character very well; he was definitely a vengeful person. If you offended him, he wouldn't let you off even if you were a member of the royal family.

He didn't want to be targeted by the Divine Martial King.

After listening to the general's words, Jordan Xue fell into deep thought.

As the master of Poison Doctor Valley, she had too many things to consider, and she was responsible for all the disciples of Poison Doctor Valley.

After a cup of tea.

"Come with me to see the Divine Martial King!"

Jordan Xue still planned to meet with Qin Wu first before making a decision.

"it is good."

The generals knew that this was the choice made by their valley master.

The two soon arrived at the encampment of the Great Snow Dragon Cavalry.

"Your Highness, there are two people outside who claim to be Poison Doctor Gu Qiao Danxue and wish to see you."

A guard quickly approached Qin Wu and reported to him.

"Bring them over here!"

Upon hearing Qiao Danxue's name, Qin Wu knew who had arrived.

He also wanted to meet this legendary woman, the only female Grandmaster in the four kingdoms.

Soon, the guards brought Jordan Xue and another person in.

Qin Wu then saw a mature, sophisticated woman walking towards him.

This was the first time Qin Wu had ever seen a woman like this, and it immediately caught his eye.

"Qiao Danxue from Poison Doctor Valley pays respects to the Divine Martial King."

Jordan Xue came to Qin Wu and bowed in greeting.

She adopted a very humble posture, after all, the Divine Martial King in front of her, despite being dressed in armor, was sitting on the ground like an ordinary soldier.

But this person's power is beyond doubt.

After all, among the four kingdoms, he is the only one who has single-handedly killed three Grandmaster-level experts.

Although she was a Grandmaster, she was only at the early stage of Grandmaster. Compared to the three people killed by Qin Wu, she was much weaker.

Moreover, she is not good at fighting; her strengths lie in her poison and medical skills.

Qin Wu did not speak, but carefully examined this legendary woman.

After a dozen breaths.

"No gift."

"Will you accept my decree, or not?"

Qin Wu said forcefully.

Based on his observation, he knew that this legendary woman was only at the early stage of the Grandmaster realm.

They couldn't even withstand a single move from him.

However, such a person with exceptional medical and toxicological skills is exactly the kind of talent he needs right now.

If we can be used by him, that would be the best outcome.

If they cannot be used by him, he doesn't mind ruthlessly destroying them.

Qiao Danxue did not expect Qin Wu to be so domineering and forceful, not even giving her a chance to discuss things with him.

“Divine Martial King, I would like to know how Dong Qin will treat our Poison Doctor Valley after we surrender? After all, I know that Dong Qin seems to be very unfriendly to the martial arts world.”

After calming herself down, Jordan asked a question.

She had learned some information about the situation in Dongqin from the commander of the Poison Doctor Army on her way there.

They knew that the royal family of Eastern Qin had a very unfriendly attitude towards the Jianghu forces.

"Martial arts factions? I've heard that your Poison Doctor Valley is unparalleled in both medicine and poison. I think joining the Imperial Medical Academy would be quite feasible."

"What do you think?"

Qin Wu said with a smile.

The Poison Doctor Valley, if used properly, can be far more useful than other martial arts factions.

"Furthermore, my royal palace also needs a physician. If Poison Doctor Valley is willing, I wouldn't mind taking you in."

Qin Wu paused for a moment before speaking again.

This was his real purpose; along the way, he learned a lot about the Poison Doctor Valley.

If this force were brought under his control, it would make up for the deficiencies in his existing power.

After all, there are very few good doctors and poison doctors, and he is in dire need of such talent.

After hearing Qin Wu's words, Qiao Danxue understood that Qin Wu wanted her to pledge allegiance to him, not to Dong Qin.

This means that once they surrender, they will belong to Qin Wu's forces and will be required to obey Qin Wu in the future.

However, the Poison Doctor Valley has always disliked participating in any battles, which is contrary to their sect's rules.

"Divine Martial King, we can cede Poison Doctor City, and I will also bring the people of Poison Doctor Valley back to Poison Doctor Valley. Is that alright?"

After thinking for a moment, Jordan Xue shared her thoughts.

She really didn't want to bring Poison Doctor Valley into any faction, especially a prince's faction like Qin Wu's.

After all, such a force will inevitably be embroiled in the struggle for imperial power in the future, and if it makes a wrong move in the struggle for imperial power, it will be in danger of its clan being destroyed.

She didn't want to lead the sect into such a dangerous situation.

"can."

"However, from this day forward, Poison Doctor Valley will withdraw from the territory of the four kingdoms."

Qin Wu said with a smile.

Qiao Danxue was initially pleased when Qin Wu agreed, but his next sentence instantly shattered her joy.

Let her lead the Poison Doctor Valley out of the four kingdoms' territory, wouldn't that be forcing them to their deaths?

Although there are other countries besides the four kingdoms, migrating there is extremely difficult.

Other nations may not be as powerful as the four, but they cannot allow other powers to divide up their resources.

If you don't go to other countries, you can go to sea, but the sea is even more dangerous. There are also many sects and forces overseas, and those forces that can gain a foothold overseas are not to be trifled with.

If their Poison Doctor Valley were to venture overseas, they would likely be destroyed or enslaved before long.

These are things they cannot accept.

"Godly Martial King, is there really no other choice?"

Jordan Xue was somewhat unwilling.

"The unification of the four kingdoms is an unstoppable trend. Even if you leave today and go into seclusion, you will still be within the territory of my Eastern Qin."

"As for the Eastern Qin, you must know our attitude toward the Jianghu forces. We will settle accounts with them sooner or later. Why not just leave the territory of the four kingdoms? Do you think you have any other options?"

Qin Wu sneered.

As for the Poison Doctor Valley, they either submit to him or perish; he will not give them a second choice.

If such a force is not used for one's own benefit, it may be recruited by other forces and become an enemy force.

Even if he remains neutral, it is still a potential threat to him.

His attitude towards potential problems has always been to nip them in the bud.

Jordan Xue fell silent after hearing Qin Wu's words.

She knew very well that Qin Wu was right; of the four states in the Central Plains, apart from Eastern Qin, the other three were already in chaos.

The unification of the four kingdoms is inevitable; it's only a matter of time.

Once the four kingdoms are unified, given the Eastern Qin's attitude towards the martial arts world, there will inevitably be a bloody purge, and their Poison Doctor Valley will likely not escape the calamity.

"I can submit to the Divine Martial King, but I need the Divine Martial King to grant me one condition."

After a period of internal struggle, Jordan Xue finally made a decision.

"Tell me."

Qin Wu looked at Qiao Danxue with great interest, wanting to see what conditions she would propose.

"I want the Divine Martial King to appoint me as a concubine in the Divine Martial King's Palace."

Jordan gritted her teeth and stated her conditions.

In order to prevent the Poison Doctor Valley from being purged, she had to find a powerful backer for it.

Otherwise, if she brings the Poison Doctor Valley to surrender now, and if the Eastern Qin Dynasty were to unify the country and settle scores with them, they would be powerless to resist.

Qin Wu had not expected that Qiao Danxue would make such a condition.

I was momentarily stunned, but only for a moment.

"Haha, you're very smart."

Qin Wu laughed heartily, having to accept Qiao Danxue's terms.

This binds Poison Doctor Valley to him, so even if Eastern Qin were to purge the martial arts world in the future, he would never lay a hand on his woman.

It must be said that Jordan Xue is very smart.

"Very well, I agree to your terms."

Qin Wu readily agreed to Qiao Danxue's conditions.

This way, he can better utilize the Poison Doctor Valley and won't have to worry about them being outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant.

He has no reason not to agree to something that benefits him.

"I pay my respects to the prince."

Seeing that Qin Wu had agreed, Jordan Xue did not hesitate any longer and immediately knelt down to Qin Wu.

From this day forward, she will be Qin Wu's concubine, the woman of the Divine Martial King.

She no longer needs to worry about the destruction of the Poison Doctor Valley's lineage.

"No need for formalities. Go and make your preparations. You will accompany me on the expedition tomorrow."

Qin Wu got up and helped Qiao Danxue up.

His greatest gain recently was gaining the allegiance of a grandmaster.

"Yes, Your Highness, I will go back immediately to prepare and welcome you into the city."

Jordan Xue bowed to Qin Wu again.

He then took his leave.

She had to go back to prepare to welcome Qin Wu and his army into the city.

Qin Wu hadn't expected that he could subdue the Poison Doctor Valley so easily.