Chapter 2527: Roaring Moon

Lu Ye, of course, wouldn't let his City Lord lose face in such a situation. Cupping his fists, he said, "Your decision is best, my lord; your subordinate will follow orders."

Yuan Xi pondered briefly, then looked at Luo Feng and asked, "If this succeeds, how will the profits be distributed?"

Luo Feng raised an eyebrow. "Naturally, it'll be an equal split."

"Agreed!" Yuan Xi readily assented.

With the agreement settled, the atmosphere immediately became much more harmonious. Yuan Xi then discussed some further details with Luo Feng before leading Lu Ye away.

As agreed, they were to rest here for a few days before setting off to find that Barren-grade Harmonization City.

"My lord... I'm afraid this equal split might not be easy to manage," Lu Ye said, his brow furrowed, on the way back to Yuan Xi City.

With his unique method, after breaching an enemy city, he could shatter their entire Harmonization Orb and claim it. However, if he were to cooperate with others, this method would be difficult to employ, as it was simply too astonishing and potentially alarming.

However, if they were to only share half of the usual proceeds, it would undoubtedly represent a significant loss for Yuan Xi City.

"Don't worry, when the time comes, I'll find an excuse not to let them enter the Central Hall. Afterward, when we give them their rightful share, they won't have any objections," Yuan Xi clearly had a plan.

This was indeed a viable solution. After breaching a Barren-grade Harmonization City, Luo Feng and his group would likely have a rough idea of how many Harmonization Orb fragments could be obtained. As long as Yuan Xi provided a sufficient share, there naturally wouldn't be any issues.

Several peaceful days passed, with everyone recuperating.

However, Luo Feng and Xiaoyue, the cultivation couple, paid a visit together on the second day after Yuan Xi returned with Lu Ye.

From their perspective, with the cooperation now confirmed, they were allies. Xiaoyue City's foundation had already been revealed, but they knew little about Yuan Xi City. Naturally, they came to investigate personally.

Yuan Xi had no reason to refuse.

Initially, they hadn't expected Yuan Xi City's grade to be very high, given its scale. But after entering, they realized that this small Harmonization City was actually Barren-grade, a level higher than their own Xiaoyue City.

However, its scale and population were truly too small, far from meeting the necessary foundation for a Barren-grade Harmonization City. This was a complete waste of resources. If Xiaoyue City could advance to Barren-grade, they would certainly continue to recruit personnel and enhance its foundation.

Yuan Xi didn't offer much hospitality. Allowing outsiders like Luo Feng and Xiaoyue into the city was already a testament to her generosity, so it was naturally out of the question for her to personally receive them.

She herself had no need to socialize with such Harmonizers.

On the other hand, Lu Ye felt that since they were already allies, they should at least maintain appearances. He could only greet them with You Die by his side.

Luo Feng and Xiaoyue didn't stay in the city for too long; they departed after about half an hour.

After seeing the two off, You Die suddenly exhaled near Lu Ye's ear: "Brother Ye, that woman is interested in you."

"Nonsense!" Lu Ye raised a hand and gently pushed You Die's small face away.

"Believe me!" You Die scoffed, "She's absolutely interested in you!"

Lu Ye frowned. "She's a Harmonizer, and I'm just a Fuser. What interest could she possibly have? Besides, she already has a cultivation partner. I can't tell what their relationship is like, but their Harmonization City is named Xiaoyue City!"

If Luo Feng was willing to name his Harmonization City after Xiaoyue, it indicated his deep affection for her.

Moreover, during this encounter, Lu Ye hadn't sensed anything unusual from Xiaoyue. He wondered where You Die had gotten such a judgment.

"You'll see," You Die said, lifting her smooth chin before turning to leave.

Lu Ye looked in the direction Luo Feng and Xiaoyue had departed, and couldn't help but recall the fleeting look Xiaoyue had given him during their first true encounter in Xiaoyue City.

He wondered if it was merely an illusion, but Lu Ye couldn't shake the feeling that it had been a very strange gaze.

But as for Xiaoyue having any interest in him, Lu Ye found it utterly impossible to believe.

Days later, Yuan Xi City drifted deeper into the snowfield, with Xiaoyue City trailing far behind.

According to the plan discussed by Yuan Xi and Luo Feng, this expedition against the Barren-grade Harmonization City would require a decoy.

Since Luo Feng only knew the enemy's approximate hiding range but not their precise location, the immediate priority was to find them.

Obviously, a blatant search was not as effective as luring the snake out of its hole.

Yuan Xi City's scale was deceptive enough, making it the perfect decoy. If such a Harmonization City were to pass before a hostile Barren-grade Harmonization City, anyone would surely be tempted to capture it.

And once the enemy revealed their whereabouts, the next phase of the plan could commence.

It was a simple and direct plan, but it yielded remarkable results.

After Yuan Xi City had followed the route provided by Luo Feng for less than half a day, You Die's voice immediately rang out within the city: "Enemies!"

Stationed in the Central Hall, she could instantly receive feedback from the Harmonization Orb's resonance mark. In that very moment, another Harmonization City was clearly using a resonance mark to ascertain Yuan Xi City's alignment.

Almost simultaneously with You Die's words, three figures burst forth from a hidden spot on a floating landmass, streaking directly towards Yuan Xi City.

Three Harmonizers appearing at once indicated at least a Celestial-grade Harmonization City level. While it was uncertain if they had found their target, even if not, this expedition would still yield some gains.

You Die immediately guided the Harmonization City away in the opposite direction, while simultaneously sending a message to Xiaoyue City, which was trailing far behind. Yuan Xi, as always, boldly met them alone.

A moment later, the Star Abyss energy surged, and Dao power fluctuated. Yuan Xi remained calm and composed, while her three opponents were filled with dread.

As soon as they clashed, Yuan Xi realized that none of the three Harmonizers were City Lords, as the strength they displayed was merely the standard level for ordinary Harmonizers, with no signs of amplification.

Presumably, from their perspective, three Harmonizers working together would have been sufficient to deal with a small city like Yuan Xi City. They hadn't expected Yuan Xi to give them such a huge surprise.

Furthermore, Yuan Xi also noticed that all three Harmonizers had sustained injuries of varying degrees. Although not severe, they were indeed wounded.

She immediately understood that they had found their target, because Luo Feng had previously mentioned that this Barren-grade Harmonization City had endured a fierce battle, suffering not only personnel losses but also leaving most of its surviving Harmonizers wounded. The current situation clearly matched that description.

Under normal circumstances, their response upon discovering Yuan Xi City would have been fine. But against Yuan Xi, such a response proved to be their biggest problem.

After just one clash, the three Harmonizers were pushed back by Yuan Xi, retreating steadily. Had they not worked together somewhat cohesively, casualties would likely have occurred within moments.

The Harmonization City Lord, who had been hiding in the shadows, saw this and was both shocked and enraged. Daring not to hesitate, he immediately flashed out and charged towards the battle.

At the same time, in the distance behind Yuan Xi, two streams of light rapidly approached. They were Luo Feng and Kakarot, who had received You Die's message and were rushing to provide support.

Both sides had reinforcements, but in terms of distance, the enemies were clearly closer, especially since the three Harmonizers were still retreating. Thus, the enemies would definitely arrive on the battlefield sooner.

When that happened, it would be one against four, with an enemy Barren-grade City Lord personally entering the fray. Even with Yuan Xi's formidable abilities, she couldn't possibly prevail.

Inside Yuan Xi City, Lu Ye clearly observed this, but in this situation, he had no good solution and could only wait and see how things unfolded.

He wasn't worried about Yuan Xi's safety; the woman was excessively powerful. Even if she couldn't win, she would certainly have no trouble protecting herself.

Once Luo Feng and Kakarot arrived, it would be three against four, and their side would likely still hold the advantage.

Just as he was thinking this, the Harmonization City Lord, who was preparing to enter the battle, suddenly roared, "So it's you!"

He looked in the direction of Luo Feng and Kakarot, his face contorted with rage. As he spoke, he unexpectedly changed his original intention, not going to aid his three subordinates, but instead charging directly towards Luo Feng and Kakarot.

Lu Ye couldn't help but narrow his eyes slightly...

Judging solely from the Harmonization City Lord's recent reaction, it seemed there was a deep-seated animosity between him and Xiaoyue City.

For a Harmonization City Lord to make such an irrational decision at this moment, the animosity must have been incredibly significant.

But why hadn't Luo Feng mentioned it at all before?

Was it a deliberate omission or unintentional?

The envisioned scenario of three against four did not materialize. Instead, seven Harmonizers split into two battle groups: Yuan Xi fought three, while Luo Feng and Kakarot faced one.

This Barren-grade Harmonization City Lord was undoubtedly very strong, displaying a demeanor quite similar to Yuan Xi's. He alone managed to push Luo Feng and Kakarot into a difficult position.

Lu Ye hadn't directly experienced how strong Luo Feng and Kakarot truly were, but from his previous distant observation, their strength wasn't weak. After all, just a few days ago, they had fought three opponents without falling into a disadvantage. Yet now, facing only one enemy, they appeared rather discomfited.

Lu Ye marveled secretly, realizing that in this realm, those who could become Barren-grade Harmonization City Lords were indeed not to be underestimated.

"What are you beasts plotting now?" the City Lord roared fiercely, while unleashing his Dao power.

Luo Feng and Kakarot simply engaged in battle, offering no response.

In a flash, Xiaoyue City arrived. Under Xiaoyue's command, the entire Harmonization City directly moored beside Yuan Xi City.

"Fellow Daoist You Die, I'll leave this side to you!" Xiaoyue's voice came from within the city, followed by her graceful figure emerging.

According to the original plan, while the various Harmonizers were engaged in fierce battle, she would lead the attack on the city. However, Xiaoyue City no longer had any other Harmonizers, so for defense, they would have to rely on Yuan Xi City, counting on You Die to help oversee things.

"Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Xiaoyue," You Die replied. Although she didn't genuinely like Xiaoyue and was almost certain the woman had some interest in Brother Ye, as it concerned the overall situation, she would still take it seriously.

"Follow me to attack the city!" Xiaoyue let out a low cry, taking the lead, with numerous Fusers from her city following closely behind.

Lu Ye also hurried after them.

Yuan Xi City's current situation was rather awkward in this regard: it was severely understaffed. With only a dozen or so Fusers in total, all had to stay behind to assist You Die in defending the city. None could be taken out, so he could only go alone to contribute.

Of course, his main motivation was to personally shatter the enemy's Harmonization Orb, as that was the only way to maximize their gains.