Chapter 1927: Strategist

Faced with Yan Xuemin's question, Zeng's Jindan asked back calmly: Do you know the principle of cross-territorial investigation?

There is a similar saying in Dongsheng Continent. In simple terms, it is a bit similar to the avoidance system of Blue Star.

However, here, there is only this saying, and it is not implemented very thoroughly.

Just like compared with local officials, the floating officials have no sense of belonging to the local area, which is easy to cause criticism.

But occasionally want to implement it, it is really no problem.

Zeng's Jindan even asked disdainfully: Even if the Li family of Cuiping Mountain has this idea, will they come to investigate?

In fact, this is also an open matter. Cuiping Mountain's best choice at present is to maintain the status quo as much as possible.

In its own area, there is a dormant dragon like Hongyeling, which is a headache for any force.

Yan Xuemin could barely accept this explanation. Thinking from the perspective of others, he also believed that Cuiping Mountain would not take any action.

So he reluctantly said that he could help pass the message, but he could not guarantee that the other party would respond.

Zeng's Jindan hesitated for a moment, then took out a jade slip with a Jindan-level secret technique on it, indicating that this was his own gift.

Yan Xuemin was a little speechless when he saw this: It would be great if he had this idea earlier, but he had to go around in circles, isn't this a disease?

The next day, Yan Xuemin brought two real people from the Zeng family to pay homage to the mountain and presented the jade slip.

Hua Xiezi took a look and found that it was about the restriction of the soul. He didn't ask Wu Laoliu to estimate the price at all, and directly summoned the boss.

Qu Jianlei floated in and flipped through it and found that it was a secret technique to prevent soul searching.

He had wanted this kind of thing for a long time, but it was a pity that he had never encountered 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 not very useful to the team.

Now this secret technique... Qu Jianlei's mind moved slightly, and then he nodded slowly, "Let them come in and talk."

The two Jindan of the Zeng family received the notice and looked at each other helplessly: If we had known that this would work, why would we have been busy for so long?

The two still saw Hua Xiezi and Xiangxue.

However, Qu Jianlei sat far away on the hillside and cast his consciousness down without any concealment.

Zeng's Jindan first expressed what he said yesterday, hoping to cooperate with Hongyeling to develop the fourth-level spiritual vein together.

Hua Xiezi refused without hesitation. She didn't think the Zeng family could provide any decent help.

The earth vein technique was already available on their side, and the Zeng family was too far away and was not a local force at all.

The Zeng family said that the head of our family was the deacon of the alliance and could provide as much convenience as possible.

If there were really new earth veins, they could sell them however they wanted, and the cultivator alliance could endorse them.

In particular, this was not the traditional sphere of influence of the Zeng family, so there were not too many taboos when operating these things.

Hua Xiezi had an instinctive aversion to power rent-seeking, but it was related to the future of the team, so she couldn't refuse it outright.

She felt that her brain was a little insufficient, so she gestured to Xiangxue.

Xiangxue said very straightforwardly: We don't want new practitioners to appear around us.

The reason is simple, we just want to be 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 still took the path of Monroe Doctrine."

But this is not uncommon at all. Even for lonely ghosts like Ke Liang Zhenxian, there is a buffer zone around the cave.

Hongyeling didn't care about the surrounding area before, because there were only scattered small forces, and they didn't want to be too high-profile.

Now the strength shown by our side does not allow us to be low-key, so we should frame a buffer zone.

If the force is large enough, it is not surprising to have such a demand, but it would be surprising if there is no such demand.

Zeng Family 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 will be practitioners around depends on the Yan family, what does it have to do with your Zeng family?

This is a lack of presence, do you have to find it?

She said very impolitely: If you have anything to say, just say it directly, don't beat around the bush.

Faced with her aggressive attitude, Zeng's Jindan suddenly said something shocking.

"Does fellow Daoist Xue know that Hongye Ridge is in danger?"

Oh my! Qu Jianlei couldn't help but pull the corner of his mouth: This episode... I know it well.

Aren't all the lobbyists in ancient Shenzhou the same? Once they open their mouths, they will say something shocking!

Xiangxue was a little confused. It's not that her IQ is not enough, but the current situation of the team is indeed a little delicate.

So she nodded, "I would like to hear more details. I hope that the dignified Zeng family will not just make empty threats!"

Zeng's Jindan's logic is very clear and well-structured, "First of all, you took in Wu Minxi, the wanted criminal of Baiyao Valley..."

This is a cliché, and he didn't say much, just saying that this person is not only involved in Baiyao Valley, but also Qixingmen.

This is the second of the five visits. Before that, they captured Li Yuqing in the market of Qingyangmen.

Although they sneaked in secretly and left quickly after succeeding, it is hard to say what Qingyangmen will 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 relationship with the independent cultivators. Xiaoyao Zhenxian is missing, and Zhenren is under a ban. What will other independent cultivators think?

Then there is this fourth-level spiritual vein. When Hongyeling bought it, it was obvious that it took advantage of a loophole.

If they hadn't offended so many major forces, with their strength, others would probably have turned a blind eye.

Of the twelve top forces, Hongyeling doesn't get along well with five, and a large number of independent cultivators don't stand on their side.

In this case, even if they paid the cost of purchasing the land, this fait accompli is not easy to be tacitly accepted.

As long as one family takes the lead, will the other families sit back and watch?

Hongyeling is indeed strong, but it also has a huge benefit, which is placed in front of the major forces: a fourth-level spiritual vein!

A mere spiritual vein is definitely not enough for five or even more top forces to share.

But... it can pay for other benefits, right? Just share it.

Xiangxue 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's Jindan said without hesitation.

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He believes that Cuiping Mountain cannot become a staunch supporter of Hongye Ridge, after all, the Lingyin lineage is also surnamed Li.

Before the two branches of the Li family have completely torn their faces, it is impossible to openly support the enemy of the family.

But the Zeng family is different. As long as the Zeng family is willing to support Hongye Ridge, other forces want to rush in, but they have to weigh it.

The Zeng family's Jindan said: In the face of the potential threat of the tiger people, the major forces will choose to wait and see first, rather than blindly follow the trend.

So at this juncture, the attitude of the Zeng family is very important.

He especially emphasized, "Among your potential opponents, Wushangmen accounts for three families. It is important to win the support of family forces."

There is no doubt that the Zeng family is one of the family forces that are qualified to join the game.

Xiangxue listened calmly, without any change in her expression.

But she was a little panicked in her heart. The other party's analysis was thorough and the information was basically correct.

The only difference was that the other party did not seem to grasp that she had reached a reconciliation with Ke Liang Zhenxian.

But this is not surprising. No one's intelligence can cover all aspects. It is normal to have some omissions.

Moreover, Ke Liang Zhenxian is only one of the six major independent cultivators. Xiaoyao is also one of the six major cultivators. I am afraid that he cannot affect the resistance of independent cultivators.

According to common sense, she should ask at this moment: Why can we trust your Zeng family?

However, Xiangxue has been in charge of the operation of Yunwu Mountain for many years after all, and she still understands the skills of negotiation.

Although she was a little confused and unsure of the other party's purpose, she was very sure that she could not ask this question at this moment.

The initiative of the negotiation must not be put in the hands of others.

So she nodded and asked calmly, "Why did you stay outside the mountain for a long time and not come to pay homage to the mountain directly?"

This is indeed a bit unreasonable. Since you want to cooperate, shouldn't you show your sincerity first?

However, the answer of the Zeng family's Jindan was very straightforward and utilitarian, "First, we need to determine whether the land vein is worth betting on."

"Secondly, since it is a negotiation, everyone wants to take the initiative, and you must be very clear about this."

Then you still want to send the jade slip? Xiangxue still didn't quite understand.

But the topic involved now has exceeded her authority, so she directly sent out her consciousness, "Boss?"

Alas, you are still not very knowledgeable... Qu Jianlei sighed secretly, and the other party frightened you with a few words.

But this is understandable. Not everyone is so sensitive to the overall situation.

At least in Qu Jianlei's opinion, other Jindan on his side may not be able to perceive the taste of it.

Since Yuanying has to come forward, it's 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 consciousness, "Does the Zeng family ultimately mean that we should give up protecting Wu Minxi?"

Did I say that? The Zeng family's Jindan who spoke was stunned. What's wrong with your brain?

But he had to admit that this was indeed a brilliant move to break the situation.

Once Hongyeling made contact with Wu Minxi, the grudges with Baiyao Valley and Qixingmen disappeared instantly, and they could also get a bounty.

Once the pressure from these two gates was gone, Hongyeling's chess game was completely alive.

The Qingyang Gate and the Nanwan Zhao family were very small conflicts, and the grudges with the Lingyin Li family were not that strong.

However, this was not the purpose of his visit, so he stood up and bowed respectfully.

"Hello, 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 really learned the essence of the Zongheng family.

"That's needless to say, I have no intention of handing over anyone in Hongyeling."

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