Chapter 16: Bribery

"Wu Liang initiated the attack in Dong'a, and moved on to Dingtao, smashing the Summer Army twice. Liu Yu then beheaded the Summer General Chen You, dismissing the strength of the Summer and growing arrogant."

Liu Yu advised Wu Liang, 'Victory in battle can make soldiers arrogant and lazy, leading to defeat. Now the soldiers exhibit slight laziness, and the Summer troops increase daily. I fear for your rule.' Wu Liang paid no heed to his advice, and instead sent Liu Yu off to Cai Land…"

In the Temple of the City God, Shen Zhui was residing in the courtyard.

Shen Zhui was pacing around the courtyard, absorbed in a book he was clutching. Threads of golden light were circling around him. Golden characters would occasionally lift off from the pages, floating like fishes before swimming into Shen Zhui's mind.

Shen Zhui had a carefree expression, completely engrossed in reciting the sacred scriptures.