thefictionvixens Chapter 1927 Strategist
Chapter 1927 Strategist
Chapter 1927 Strategist
In response to Yan Xuemin's question, Zeng Jiajindan asked calmly: Do you know the principle of cross-territorial investigation?
There is actually a similar saying in Dongsheng Continent. To put it simply, it is somewhat similar to the avoidance system of Blue Star.
But here, it's just a saying, and it's not implemented very thoroughly.
Just as compared to local officials, itinerant officials have little sense of belonging to the local area and are prone to criticism.
But if you want to do it occasionally, that's fine.
Zeng family's Jindan even asked with disdain: Even if Cuiping Mountain Li family has this idea, will they come to investigate?
In fact, this is something that is obvious. The best option for Cuiping Mountain at present is to maintain the status quo as much as possible.
Having a dormant dragon like Hongyeling lurking in one's own territory is a headache for any force.
Yan Xuemin could barely accept this explanation. Putting himself in the other person's shoes, he also believed that Cuiping Mountain would not take any action.
So he reluctantly said that he could help pass the message, but there was no guarantee that the other party would respond.
Zeng Jiajindan hesitated for a moment, then took out a jade slip with a Jindan-level secret technique on it, indicating that this was a gift from his family.
Yan Xuemin was a little speechless when he saw this: It would have been great if you had this idea earlier, but you had to go around in circles, isn't this crazy?
The next day, Yan Xuemin brought two real people from the Zeng family to pay homage to the mountain and presented the jade slips.
Hua Xiezi took a look and found that it was about the restriction of the soul. He did not ask Wu Laoliu to estimate the price and directly summoned the boss.
Qu Jianlei came over, took a look and found that it was a secret technique to prevent soul searching.
He had wanted this kind of thing for a long time, but unfortunately he had never come across it after acquiring secret techniques for many years.
Wu Laoliu had received a similar fragment in the past, but it was only limited to the foundation-building stage and was of little use to the team.
Now this secret technique... Qu Jianlei's mind moved slightly, and then he nodded slowly, "Let them come in and talk."
After receiving the notice, the two Jindan of the Zeng family looked at each other helplessly: If we had known that this would work, why would we have been busy for so long?
The two men still met Hua Xiezi and Xiang Xue.
However, Qu Jianlei sat far away halfway up the mountain and projected his spiritual sense down without any concealment.
Zeng Jia Jindan first expressed what he had said yesterday, hoping to cooperate with Hongyeling to jointly develop the fourth-level spiritual vein.
Hua Xiezi refused without hesitation. She didn't think the Zeng family could provide any decent help.
We already have the art of earth veins, and the Zeng family is too far away and is not a local force at all.
The Zeng family said that the head of our family is the deacon of the alliance and can provide as many conveniences as possible.
If there really is a new land vein, we can sell it however we want, and it can be endorsed by the Cultivator Alliance.
In particular, this place is not the Zeng family's traditional sphere of influence, so there are not too many taboos when doing these things.
Scorpion has an instinctive aversion to rent-seeking, but since it concerns the future of the team, she cannot refuse it outright.
She felt that her brain was not enough, so she gestured to Xiangxue.
Xiangxue said very straightforwardly: We don’t want new practitioners to appear around us.
The reason is simple, I just want some peace and quiet. If it weren't for the jade slip, I wouldn't bother to tell you.
Qu Jianlei nodded slightly when he heard this, "Sure enough, in the end, they took the path of the Monroe Doctrine."
But this is not uncommon at all. Even for a lonely ghost like the Immortal Ke Liang, there is a buffer zone around the cave.
Previously, Hongyeling did not pay attention to the surrounding areas because there were only scattered small forces and they did not want to be too high-profile.
The strength we have demonstrated now does not allow us to be low-key, so we should set up a buffer zone.
If the power is strong enough, it is not surprising to have such demands, and it would be surprising if there are no such demands.
Zeng Jia Jindan made a new suggestion: Then, you can buy them all at a very low price.
Xiangxue was also puzzled when she heard this - whether there would be cultivators around depends on the Yan family, what does it have to do with your Zeng family?
This thing has no sense of existence, do you really have to look for it?
She said rudely: If you have something to say, just say it directly, don't beat around the bush.
Faced with her aggressive attitude, Zeng family's Jindan suddenly said something shocking.
"Does Fellow Daoist Xue know that Red Leaf Ridge is in imminent danger?"
Oh my god! Qu Jianlei couldn't help but twitch his lips: This episode... I know it well.
Isn't that the tone of all the lobbyists in ancient China? Once they open their mouths, they will say something shocking!
Xiangxue was a little confused. It was not that her IQ was not high, but the team’s current situation was indeed a bit delicate.
So she nodded, "I'd like to hear the details. I hope the great Zeng family won't just make empty threats!"
Zeng Jia Jindan's logic was very clear and well-organized. "First of all, you took in Wu Minxi, the wanted criminal from Baiyao Valley..."
This was a cliché, and he did not say much, except to say that this person was not only involved in the Hundred Medicine Valley, but also the Seven Stars Gate.
This was the second of the five visits. Before that, they captured Li Yuqing in the market town of Qingyang Gate.
Although they sneaked in secretly and left quickly after succeeding, it is hard to say what the Qingyang Sect would think.
Afterwards, Hongyeling demanded compensation from the Li family and challenged them to a fight, which obviously offended the Lingyin Li family.
In addition, the relationship between the Nanwan Zhao family and Hongyeling is not very friendly.
There is also the issue of the relationship with the independent cultivators. The Immortal Xiaoyao is missing, and another immortal has been placed under restrictions. What will the other independent cultivators think?
The other thing is this fourth-level spiritual vein. Hongye Ling obviously took advantage of a loophole when he bought it.
If they hadn't offended so many powerful forces, given their strength, others would probably have turned a blind eye.
Among the twelve top forces, Hongyeling does not get along well with five of them, and the large number of independent cultivators do not stand on their side.
In this case, even if they have paid the cost of purchasing the land, this fait accompli is not easy to be accepted.
As long as one company takes the lead, will the others just sit back and watch?
Hongye Ridge is indeed quite powerful, but it also has a huge advantage that lies before all major forces: a fourth-tier spiritual vein!
A mere spiritual vein is definitely not enough for five or even more top forces to share.
But... can't we pay for other benefits? We can just share it.
Xiang Xue was silent after hearing this, and asked after a while, "So, if we cooperate with your Zeng family, we will not be in danger?"
"The Zeng family can become an ally of Hongyeling," Zeng Jia Jindan said without hesitation.
He believed that Cuiping Mountain could not become a staunch supporter of Hongye Ridge, after all, the Lingyin lineage also had the surname Li.
Before the two branches of the Li family have completely fallen out, it is impossible for them to openly support their own family's enemies.
But the Zeng family is different. As long as the Zeng family is willing to support Hongyeling, other forces will have to think twice before rushing in.
Zeng family's Jindan said: In the face of the potential threat from the tiger people, all major forces will choose to wait and see rather than blindly follow the trend.
So at this critical juncture, the Zeng family’s attitude is very important.
He especially emphasized, "Among your potential opponents, three are from the Wushang family, so it is important to win the support of family forces."
There is no doubt that the Zeng family is one of the families that is qualified to join.
Xiangxue listened calmly, without any change in expression.
But she was already a little panicked in her heart, because the other party's analysis was very detailed and the information was basically correct.
The only discrepancy was that the other party did not seem to have grasped the fact that we had reached a reconciliation with Immortal Ke Liang.
But this is not surprising. No one's intelligence can cover all aspects, so it is normal to have some omissions.
Moreover, Immortal Ke Liang is only one of the six great independent cultivators, and Xiaoyao is also one of the six. I am afraid that this cannot affect the resistance of the independent cultivators.
According to common sense, she should ask at this moment: Why can we trust your Zeng family?
However, Xiangxue had been in charge of the operation of Yunwu Mountain for many years, so she still understood the negotiation skills.
Although she was a little confused after hearing what he said and was not sure what the other party's purpose was, she was very sure that she could not ask this question at this moment.
Never let others take the initiative in negotiations.
So she nodded and asked calmly, "Then why did you stay outside the mountain for so long and not come directly to worship the mountain?"
This is indeed a bit unreasonable. If you want to cooperate, shouldn’t you show your sincerity first?
However, Zeng Jia Jindan's answer was very straightforward and utilitarian, "First we need to determine whether the land vein is worth betting on."
"Secondly, since this is a negotiation, everyone wants to take the initiative. I'm sure you are well aware of this."
So you guys are still trying to give me the jade slip? Xiangxue still didn't quite understand.
But the topic involved now was beyond her authority, so she sent out her spiritual sense directly, "Boss?"
Alas, you still have little experience... Qu Jianlei sighed secretly. The other party was frightened by just a few words.
But this is understandable, not everyone is so sensitive to the overall situation.
At least in Qu Jianlei's opinion, the other golden elixirs on his side might not be able to taste the flavor.
Since Yuanying has to come forward, it would be better for him to do it himself. Although Duo Gan and Jia Shuiqing are also very smart, they may not have a strong sense of the overall situation.
So Qu Jianlei sent out his divine consciousness, "Does the Zeng family ultimately want us to give up protecting Wu Minxi?"
Did I say that? The Zeng family's Jindan was stunned. What's wrong with your brain?
But he also had to admit that this was indeed a brilliant move to break the deadlock.
Once Hongyeling made contact with Wu Minxi, the grudges with Baiyao Valley and Qixingmen instantly disappeared, and they could also get a bounty.
Once the pressure from these two points was removed, the chess game of Hongyeling came alive completely.
The conflicts between Qingyang Sect and Nanwan Zhao Family are very minor, and the grudges between Lingyin Li Family are not that strong either.
However, this was not the purpose of his visit, so he stood up and bowed respectfully.
"Greetings, Immortal. The Zeng family has no intention of making such a suggestion, but if we really do so, it will indeed help ease the situation."
This guy is really difficult to fight. Qu Jianlei nodded secretly in his heart. He has indeed learned the essence of the strategist.
"Then there's no need to say anything. I, Hongyeling, have no intention of handing anyone over."
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