The golden light was getting closer and closer. Although he was a little frightened, Jiang Feng still tried his best to launch the headwind flying boat and jumped up to meet the oncoming ones. The semi-transparent shield of the formation was getting closer and closer, and Jiang Feng could see it clearly.
By.
It’s Tu Shan, the leader of the Luoying Sect!
On top of this huge flying sword, there is another monk who seems to have completed the foundation construction, but his face has never been seen before. Judging from his respectful attitude, he must be Tu Shan's subordinate.
"Headmaster Jiang, you are safe and well!"
"Senior Tu, I don't know what's going on?" Jiang Feng said hello, and when he saw the crowd gradually gathering near the sect leader's inner palace below from a distance, he couldn't help but ask in a low voice.
"I came in a hurry, so I was a little abrupt." Tu Shan only said politely. After all, he was flying in his sect. Although his cultivation was in line with the convention, it was not a friendly thing. "Withdraw the formation and find someone."
Let’s talk about it in detail somewhere.”
"good!"
Knowing that Tushan didn't have any ill intentions, and he couldn't defeat him if he had any ill intentions, Jiang Feng closed the large formation shield, and the two of them landed one after another in front of the leader's inner palace.
Wu Quanzhong, the foreign affairs elder, Wei Ruoguang, the power transfer elder, and Wang Xiandao, the law enforcement elder, felt that there was an abnormal force invading Luo Chuan. They had arrived in front of the sect leader's inner palace. However, they saw that Jiang Feng's expression was not abnormal. Although they were not talking or laughing, they
It didn't look like he was being detained, so he breathed a sigh of relief.
"The senior is Tu Shan, the leader of the Luoying Sect!" Jiang Feng introduced the three of them. Tu Shan is a strong man in the middle stage of the Golden Core. Although he is a human race, for the three of them, he is considered a senior.
The three people saluted together, but they had mixed feelings in their hearts. It was very rare for a human monk from the Qianshan Sect to reach such a level of cultivation. Jiang Feng also introduced the three people to Tushan one by one. Tushan nodded silently and turned around.
The monk introduced the three of them to Tu Jinwen, the elder of the Luoying Sect's foreign affairs. Judging from this surname, he should be from Tu Shan's family.
"Jinwen, you and Wu Quanzhong, fellow Taoist Wu, are discussing the opening of a Taoyuan City villa. You are in charge of the details. Leader Jiang and I have other matters to discuss."
"Yes, Master!"
Tu Jinwen looked quite young, but he had completed his foundation building and his face was glowing. He must be promising a great road. He did not look tired at all along the way. He raised his hand to signal that he would lead Wu Quanzhong aside. Unlike Tu Shan, he
The etiquette was thoughtful and Tushan had no intention of overshadowing the guest.
Jiang Feng gave Wei Ruoguang and Wang Xiandao a reassuring look, and led Tu Shan into the head's inner palace. Zhang Yang, the servant, presented the spiritual tea, and then Shi Ran withdrew, leaving only the two of them in the hall.
"I came here mainly because of the information you gave me last time." Tu Shan got straight to the point, "I have investigated clearly that there are more than one place where Chixiamen practices battle formations. In addition to the Yuanqiao Town you provided, there are also
There is an alternative, but it’s a little smaller.”
"Who is their purpose?"
"In all likelihood, they are from the Jincheng sect."
Sure enough, as Jiang Feng recently analyzed by compiling all kinds of intelligence, Chixia Sect's target this time is probably the Jincheng Sect, the largest demon sect in the Seven Alliances, and perhaps the Biyun Sect in alliance with it.
"The Biyun Sect is also among the allies of the Chixia Sect." Sure enough, before Jiang Feng could tell this guess, Tu Shan named the Biyun Sect, "They are still preparing. If what I expected is good,
, will start next fall.”
"Will Luoyingmen join the war?"
"certainly."
Tu Shan was not sloppy. In fact, Tu Shan was the most decisive sect leader Jiang Feng had ever encountered. "We have to take action. You should know about the changes in Yufeng Sect." : :
"Know something." Jiang Feng didn't know what Tu Shan was referring to, but it was obviously impossible to say that he had no knowledge at all. "I know that you seem to have participated in the containment of the Yufeng Sect's trade route. I wonder if it is true or not?"
Tu Shan's expression changed slightly. Apparently, he thought Jiang Feng didn't know about this matter yet. It had only been a few days since he reached an agreement with Ruijinmen.
"That's right. It seems that I underestimated your intelligence capabilities." Tu Shan's words were always straightforward.
Yes, Jiang Feng thought secretly in his heart, you still don’t know that I have reached a cooperation agreement with Yufeng Sect. Of course, you will know soon. Helping Yufeng Sect act as middlemen, as long as the other sects are not stupid, this
Something will come to light soon.
"Senior, that's ridiculous. We just feel the same. The goods transported from the Yufeng Sect to the Qianshan Sect have been slightly more recently." Jiang Feng has not seen this in person, but it is conceivable that although the Yufeng Sect wants to integrate the Chamber of Commerce and the Qianshan Sect,
However, before specific docking, trade will not be cut off, but will increase due to restrictions in other directions.
"I have to do this, otherwise I will lack foreign aid." Tu Shan showed a helpless look for the first time, "Yufeng Sect and Chixia Sect have formed an alliance, you should know about this, right?"
"No...don't know."
Jiang Feng really didn't know about it. In fact, he was extremely shocked about this matter. The two had actually formed an alliance. This... if their interests were really closely related, then he really shouldn't have signed those contracts with Yufeng Sect.
But even if it were to happen again, Jiang Feng, who was photographed with the strength of the Yufeng Sect, would definitely sign again. After all, the entire northern part of the Qianshan Sect was exposed to the pressure of the Yufeng Sect's military front. The Hanshan Sect, which could act as a buffer,
It has become a story.
"There is Yufeng Sect in the north, Chixia Gate in the south, and Tianli Gate in the east. Luoying Gate is in a very bad situation now, so I need your help."
"My help?"
Jiang Feng was a little confused. By the way, boss, what do you need me to do? How can I help you with my little Xuan level? Although he complained in his heart, he still had to be more careful with his words, "I'd like to hear the details."
"Here!" Tu Shan threw out a paper scroll and spread it out flat. Jiang Feng saw that it was a map of the surrounding areas of the Seven Leagues. Tu Shan drew a circle on it, exactly where Beimu County was located, "Here.
, attack Chixiamen and establish a common area where surrounding sects can trade freely."
"Beimu Special Area?"
Jiang Feng instantly understood what Tu Shan was referring to, and carefully checked the other party's divisions, which included not only Qianshan Sect Dayi County, but also Xinde Town and Yinshui Town adjacent to Jincheng Sect in the south, and Lang in the west of Chixiamen.
Gu Town, Xifeng Town, Zhijiang Town of the Jincheng Sect, and Songyang Town at the westernmost edge of Luoyingmen. The latter two are places that Jiang Feng has never been to, but it seems that the combination of these people can
Let Luoyingmen successfully break through the encirclement of the surrounding sects, and re-open the trade route through the Qianshan Sect and extend to other sects.
When did the Qianshan Sect become so important? For a moment, Jiang Feng felt a little complacent, even swollen, but he soon came to his senses.
Does this mean Chixiamen is made of mud?
One of the most important gains for Chixiamen in the last Seven Alliance War was the successful annexation of most of the territory in Yanqiling, completely surrounding Luoyingmen from the south and west, and sooner or later it became a sect.
Food, how could they give up the benefits so easily?
It is true that Tu Shan's personal strength is there, but he obviously cannot conquer a sect by himself. Jiang Feng does not know much about the situation of Luoying Sect, but the number of Jindan monks is admittedly not large, and he cannot do it just by relying on his strength.
The high-level monks can manipulate Chixiamen at will. Judging from the contact between the two, Tu Shan became very nervous after learning that Chixiamen was practicing monk battle formations. Even after arriving at Snow Island, even the boat
He returned directly without leaving, which shows that there may still be some gap between the real strength of Luoyingmen and what he imagined.
And yes, it is weaker than imagined.
"This involves the interests of all parties." Jiang Feng did not express his refusal clearly. With the details unclear, it is not yet known whether this enlarged "Beimu Special Zone" will be beneficial or harmful to the Asayama Sect.
"Besides, all the industries in Beimu County that are related to the interests of the monks have been assigned to the Lingcong Chamber of Commerce." Jiang Feng added that if Tu Shan's vision is to be realized, the Lingcong Chamber of Commerce cannot avoid it.
"I have made an appointment with Qiu Nanjia, the left envoy of Lingcong Chamber of Commerce. She will arrive later." Tu Shan suddenly said something shocking.
this……
As soon as he finished speaking, he sensed an earth-level aura that was getting closer and closer. While feeling surprised, Jiang Feng could only leave Tu Shan in the hall and go to the door to greet Qiu Nanjia alone. What was going on?
Did Luochuan become your meeting place? Have you discussed it with me, the master?
The feeling of swelling just now dissipated instantly.
Law enforcement elder Wang Xiandao hadn't gone far when he saw another blue light escaping shadow fall directly to the ground. When the person came closer, it turned out to be a black-haired woman with a cold face. Who was this? Before he could warn, Jiang Feng also
Coming closer.
"this way please!"
Although he was a little reluctant, after all, the visitor was not the guest he invited, but Jiang Feng still extended his hand politely to indicate that as an indispensable partner now and in the future, etiquette must be in place.
"Someone else is coming, but he won't arrive until tonight."
Qiu Nanjia glanced at Wang Xiandao out of the corner of her eyes, not paying attention to the other's scrutinizing and suspicious eyes. She turned to Jiang Feng and told Jiang Feng, "Thank you for your hard work, Master Jiang."
In front of the crowd, Qiu Nanjia decided to give Jiang Feng some thin noodles.
Okay... After all, Jiang Feng understood that he had given himself some face in public. He thought to himself that you really treat this place as a venue, but I can't afford to offend any of you. He felt much calmer in his heart and gave Wang Xiandao another "Don't worry, I
"Nothing happened" in his eyes attracted Qiu Nanjia into the hall.
"There is another person, who is it?" When the two of them sat down, Jiang Feng was the first to ask.
"Leng Tingtao, you know him."
It's acquaintance...
Jiang Feng originally thought that they were going to invite Su Liqing. After all, they wanted help from the Jincheng faction, and there was no way around this leader Su. But why did they invite Leng Tingtao? Could it be that Leng Tingtao, who is the lord of Lelin City, could do it?
Making the decision? Jiang Feng, who had a certain understanding of the Jincheng Sect, didn't think so. He carefully chatted with the two of them who didn't talk much. It was just getting dark when Leng Tingtao arrived alone.
Jiang Feng, who was mentally prepared, didn't even bother to activate the mountain protection formation. He personally filled up the spiritual tea for several people and ordered Jiang Hai to guard the outside. He was vaguely aware that tonight's meeting must contain a special secret, and he accidentally did so.
It is obviously impossible for the Asayama Sect to avoid being counted as the "host".
…………
Wei State, Xiushui City.
The city lord Wu Xuangang and several nearby city lords have reviewed the recent situation in detail. It must be said that the situation has become so bad that people are almost desperate and at a loss what to do.
Since the war between Wei State and Yefan State, Wei State has suffered more defeats and fewer victories, and the taxes each city has to pay have only increased. As a city lord who "loves his people as his own children", Wu Xuan feels the same way about this.
There is an urgent order full of red letters on the desk. It is in the name of the current King of Wei and the three sects of Tianluomen, Leiyin Temple and Jinguang Pavilion. It orders each city to pay taxes for the next year according to past history to cope with the anxiety on the front line.
fighting.
Next year?
It's really a distant thing. The problem is that next year's taxes have just been prepaid in less than a month.
Just now, some of the city lords have boldly said that the King of Wei is no longer alive and died on the front line of the battle with Yefan Kingdom. So in whose name was this recruitment order issued? There are even more well-informed people,
It is said that the three major sects are preparing to follow the example of other normal sects and divide the Wei Kingdom into three parts, and are arguing over the division of territory.
Various rumors were flying around, and Wu Xuan, as the city lord of the small town, was at a loss as to what to do. Wu Xuan was worried and sent all the city lords away, but he did not expect that after half a stick of incense, the city lord of Beikui City left in vain and returned.
"Why are you back?" Bai Xin, an old man, is not very familiar with Wu Xuan. Beigui City is located in the north of Xiushui City. Two hundred miles further north is the boundary of the Demon Sect's Heishui Gate. Because there is no trade, the situation in Beigui City is...
Worse than Xiushui City.
"I got news that the Black Water Gate has been swallowed up by the Jincheng Sect."
"Swallowed?" Wu Xuan knew that Black Water Gate was a foreign vassal of the Wei Kingdom, but he had never been there. His biggest interaction with the demon clan was when he went deep into Stormrage Canyon.
"That's right, the situation has changed. Just now Li? Pu Lumu Aolu? Tao Zhuosi Chujun?
"No," Li Pu's voice was jumbled and confused.
"He encouraged everyone to go to Leiyin Temple. I also heard that the three major sects are temporarily divided into territories. The west belongs to Jinguang Pavilion, ours is the middle part, belongs to Leiyin Temple, and the east belongs to Tianluomen. It's just because He Ye
Fan Guo’s cession of territory has not yet been confirmed, so it has not been finalized.”
"Then what should I do? Is there a way for you to defect?" Wu Xuan felt that the other party could not have the wrong target. The two of them had a brief conversation, and the other party must have a purpose for telling him this.
"I'm not optimistic about Leiyin Temple. Think about it for yourself. How many foundation-building city lords like you and me can the Great Wei Kingdom have?"
"There may not be many city lords, but there are probably a thousand foundation-building monks."
"That's it. Do you think providing help in times of need is valued, or is it just the icing on the cake?"
"Of course it's a timely help." Although he knew that Bai Xin was deliberately guiding him, Wu Xuan still made the natural choice.
"I have a good path, are you willing to join me? If it works, it shouldn't be difficult to achieve the golden elixir." Bai Xin lowered his voice and said.
"oh?"
Wu Xuan looked at Bai Xin in disbelief. This guy's path was harder than his own. You know, after returning from Stormrage Canyon, he had already realized something. His cultivation level had increased by two levels, reaching the seventh level of Foundation Establishment. And the other party,
Still lingering on the fifth level of foundation building.
"It's just that the other party is a demon clan. Are you willing to accept him as your master?"
…………
It wasn't until late at night, when the moon reached its peak, that Jiang Feng saw off his three "seniors", and then calmed down and carefully sorted out everything he had accomplished today.
The Beimu Special Zone, as a plan that will benefit all parties, has finally been implemented. Of course, there are many problems in it. First, for such a big move, Qiu Nanjia cannot be the leader of the Lingcong Chamber of Commerce. He must wait.
The chief's approval; both, Leng Tingtao is actually not qualified to sit in this game. He is now just the lord of a city. Of course, this is the main reason why he agreed to join the game.
The Jincheng faction is going to be in chaos.
The four of them made a soul oath to keep this matter secret. All they have to wait for is the coming of a new war, for which each side needs to prepare in advance.
For Luo Yingmen, they must cooperate with the independent Leng Tingtao in a timely manner and find ways to help him obtain the "canonization documents" from the Jiulao Association. This is not an easy task. For the Lingcong Chamber of Commerce, they must be dispatched at the critical moment.
A sufficient number of prefecture-level or golden elixir monks are secretly coordinating the effort. As for Leng Tingtao, it is necessary to eradicate dissidents in the territory as soon as possible without triggering a backlash from Su Liqing of the Jincheng faction before the war comes.
Jiang Feng and the Qianshan Sect could not sit back and wait for things to happen. In the preliminary draft, the Qianshan Sect seemed to be the winner, and actually paid for the land of three towns. Although the three towns of other sects were involved, the only one near the junction of Beimu County was
One side of Qianshanzong has a relatively wide flat valley, while the other three towns are all steep mountains and cannot accommodate too many business travelers.
In other words, the remaining sects are just trade routes for business travel. In the draft, the original full share of the Lingcong Chamber of Commerce was divided into five, two, two, one and four parts, and the Qianshan Sect only occupied one share. If
If the secular property is still owned by the Qianshan Sect, then the gains outweigh the losses.
"If you don't contribute directly, there will be nothing to talk about." He remembered the undeniable words of Tu Shan, the head of the Luoying Sect. Although it was reasonable, it still felt like being forced to submit. The agreement reached with the Yufeng Sect
Comparatively, they are on par.
If you are not strong enough, you have no right to speak, Jiang Feng once again lamented. With Jiang Feng's full persistence, the Qianshan Sect can protect itself wisely in future wars, without sending any monks to participate in the war, and can avoid losing the protection of the patriarchal system. This is the only
A place worth gratifying.
Furthermore, there is still an additional variable.
Leng Tingtao promised that if Jiang Feng could persuade Su Liqing to open a trade route from the northern part of the Qianshan Sect to Lelin City before the war came, then he would be willing to give Jiang Feng an extra five points of his share. Obviously, the complex terrain and obstruction in the north would
This restricted Leng Tingtao's planning, making it more difficult to make adequate preparations for this war. If Leng Tingtao proposed this trade route himself, it would only arouse Su Liqing's greater vigilance.
At this point, Jiang Feng has not yet found any suitable excuse to allow Su Liqing to accept the expansion of the northern trade road with peace of mind. Judging from the natural conditions, this trade road is rugged and consumes a lot of money, and in Su Liqing's view
Zhizhong was not in line with his philosophy of suppressing Leng Tingtao and other city lords.
Combined with Qiu Zhenzhen's previous report and the visit of Leng Tingtao's subordinate Li Rulin, Jiang Feng thought that Leng Tingtao might want to imitate Mu Qianxue and dismember the Jincheng sect. However, compared to Mu Qianxue, he seemed to have more
Waiting for Su Liqing's attitude, he would not completely break with her unless absolutely necessary.
After putting away the secret agreement, Jiang Feng thought for a moment and felt that the agreement reached with Yufeng Sect was not a serious conflict. After all, Tu Shan did not ask himself to join the alliance to besiege Yufeng Sect.
However, what reasons should be used to convince Su Liqing, the leader of the Jincheng Sect, is a difficult question.