Chapter 404 Seeking the Skin of a Tiger

Everyone's eyes focused on Jiang Qian.

As Jiang Qian said, the Shenshan Organization is facing unprecedented internal and external troubles. Although the internal troubles are currently on hold, the pressure from lawful officials is imminent.

"The existence and actions of the Shenshan Organization have been brought to the surface. Once the officials decide to take action, they will not stop in vain. I think everyone who devoted themselves to this naturally thought that such a day would come."

Jiang Qian stated a fact: The existence of the Shenshan Organization is not a secret. Now that the official has taken action, it means that the problem is "already very serious." If you want peace, you will inevitably pay a corresponding price.

The crowd, which had just stabilized from the riot, once again broke out into a new round of emotional catharsis, vividly demonstrating its strong resentment against the lawful authorities:

"What are you afraid of? In the worst case, we will fight them to the end!"

"I've had enough of those sanctimonious hypocrites! So what if we fight them to the death?"

"Going into a head-on confrontation with the authorities? You can imagine that."

"Huh, this is our territory after all. If we can't play Yang, why can't we play Yin? I don't believe they can get in and get out..."

"Those people have no chance of returning home. Do we have any good fruits to eat?!"

Discussions and arguments arose everywhere, and the Shenshan tribesmen, who had just been confused by internal conflicts, finally returned to the united front and began to think about facing threats from the authorities.

Jiang Qian waited patiently for everyone's reaction, showing amazing determination.

This is a good opportunity for him to observe the people in Shenshan. The more crisis is present, the more he can see a person's character.

Of course, there are still some information gaps worth paying attention to: the Shenshan tribe's understanding of the current main contradiction, and their cognitive bias towards the "ancestral gods".

For example, for the old official department headed by the Crazy Python Old Woman, the conflicts between them and the official were more complicated than those who joined the Holy Mountain Organization in the later period; while the conflicts between the members who joined the Holy Mountain Organization later and the official could be Simple attribution: the general antagonism between lawful cardholders and mutants.

The same goes for the understanding of the "Ancestral God". Members who joined the Holy Mountain Organization in the later period will regard the "Ancestral God" as a supreme existence due to its religious rendering, and regard the "power of the Ancestral God" as a special power unique to the Holy Mountain. Source, powerful symbol;

Only the old official department, headed by the Crazy Python Old Woman, would define "the ancestor gods and their power" as the source of the disaster.

Jiang Qian believes that the reason why they concealed the "truth" from latecomers may be to more easily unite people's hearts and avoid causing panic and turmoil within the organization.

After all, according to the records in the archives, every member who was developed to join the Holy Mountain had been infected by the power of the ancestor gods to varying degrees when he was young. Keeping these potentially dangerous elements within sight is the meaning of the existence of the Holy Mountain organization. Namely: the agreement between the Holy Mother White Snake and her father Jiang Xuesong.

However, based on the above cognitive bias, members of the Holy Mountain Organization will make completely different choices when faced with the lawful official's invasion of the city.

This cracked joint of interests is an opportunity for Jiang Qian to take advantage of.

When the ineffective discussions died down and everyone once again focused their eager or curious eyes on Jiang Qian, the opportunity appeared.

He logically said what most people, that is, the members who later joined the Holy Mountain Organization, felt like:

"I know that when you embarked on this road, you were already determined to die at any time. No one standing here is greedy for life and afraid of death. But meaningless sacrifices are not necessary. What I want to do, It is to preserve the strength of the Holy Mountain Organization as much as possible under limited conditions.”

Jiang Qian stood completely from the perspective of everyone, affirming their fighting spirit and spirit, and while weighing the pros and cons, he proposed his own plan appropriately:

"Now that the official army is approaching the city, the Holy Mother's magic weapon can block it for a while, but it is difficult to block the opponent's desperate move. And the power I gained in the competition for the prince will take time to be fully utilized if I want to fully utilize it."

"Therefore, there is only one way to minimize the crisis and preserve the strength of the sacred mountain to the maximum extent."

Everyone couldn't help but hold their breath and concentrate.

Even the crazy python old woman regained her concentration, pushed away the support from both sides, and focused entirely on Jiang Qian.

"Give them what they want."

Jiang Qian said bluntly: "Make a deal with the lawful official."

As soon as these words came out, there was a brief silence in the temple!

Then, the waves started again:

"make a deal?!"

"What's the deal? Aren't they going to pay us off?"

Most of the members of the Holy Mountain were at a loss regarding this proposal. Only the elders such as the Crazy Python Old Woman and Centipede understood Jiang Qian's true intention!

The crazy old woman staggered back two steps and almost lost her balance. Fortunately, she was supported by the people on her left and right.

But she still suppressed her anger and continued to ask:

"What is it that you want to trade with the authorities?"

After hearing this, everyone stopped talking and focused on the core of the problem.

Jiang Qian bent down, picked up Shuizao by the lapel of her clothes, and said to the people in Shenshan:

"To be honest with you, I have also participated in the Shenshan project, and I know a little bit about the investigation motivations of the case. As far as I know, the official reason for taking action against the Shenshan organization is mainly due to the infiltration of overseas disorderly organizations into the west."

"The official operation of the Orderly is not aimed at clearing the entire Shenshan Mountain. Their target is an overseas organization, that is, the traitor we just found."

"If you have no objection..."

Jiang Qian was about to continue speaking, but was interrupted by someone in the crowd-

"Hey! Did you hear that? He said he also participated in the special investigation against us!"

Then, people responded one after another:

"Yes, Qianlong Wuyong is also an official member. Can his words really be trusted..."

"Qianlong Wuyong! Why should we believe you?"

"Which side are you on now?!"

The sharp question was directed at Jiang Qian.

This question is difficult to answer.

Wangge and Shajin, who gathered beside Jiang Qian, looked at each other, frowned slightly, and were ready to take action at any time.

At this time, a familiar and calm voice came from behind the two:

"If I intended to frame you, I could have opened the door an hour ago and let the official troops in. Why bother talking here?"

This is a fact, so it has a certain effect of calming people's hearts.

Everyone thought that this was indeed the case: if Jiang Qian put the official will first, the temple would probably be in the official's pocket now; being able to activate the mechanism to intercept the official troops outside the temple already meant a certain statement.

"What is your relationship with the official now?" Someone still refused to let go of this position issue.

Jiang Qian thought about it and said, "A relationship that can be negotiated."

The man suddenly stopped moving.

The cleverness of this answer is that it only highlights the part related to the actual interests of the current Shenshan Organization.

If Jiang Qian really wants to promise in front of everyone to draw a clear line with the official? That is meaningless.

A person who considers the interests of the Shenshan Organization and can sit at the table to negotiate with the lawful official is the candidate needed in the current situation. This is not a simple question of standing in line.

The old woman of the Crazy Python took this opportunity to attack again:

"Qianlong Wuyong, you said that you accepted the instructions of the Holy Mother, so you should be very clear about the mission and significance of the existence of the Shenshan Organization - the secrets of the Shenshan and the existence of the ancestral gods must not be made public, especially to the lawful officials!"

"Now, you are going to hand these two people over to the officials... Have you ever thought about how many unknown secrets of the Shenshan Organization they have known during their years in Shenshan? Let them contact the officials like this, do you think the secrets of Shenshan can still be hidden?"

In fact, only Jiang Qian and the elders of the Shenshan Organization can fully understand these words.

Their dilemma, including the mission of the Shenshan Organization, will inevitably be exposed with the progress of the transaction. In that way, the past of Shenshan will be fully revealed.

"Do you really think they know nothing?!"

It was the bound centipede who spoke before Jiang Qian.

His rebuttal surprised the old woman of the Crazy Python.

The old woman laughed in anger: "You traitor, what qualifications do you have to speak so arrogantly here... Could it be you! Not only did you betray the Holy Mother, but you also colluded with the authorities in private?"

"Hahaha... colluded with the authorities..."

Centipede Gong put on a broken pot look, and sneered coldly:

"Who do you think was the first person who wanted to confront the authorities?"

The old woman's face froze.

And most people don't actually understand what the serious differences between the two sides are.

The cruel truth that is about to be revealed makes the old woman uneasy: In fact, she has noticed that during the period when the seal appeared to be in danger, the White Snake Holy Mother, who was under pressure, had revealed relevant signs... Asking for help from those hypocritical and dangerous elements! Handing over the Shenshan organization that has been painstakingly managed for many years!

Once doing so, it will be tantamount to betraying all the veteran colleagues.

Therefore, when the old woman realized this, she instantly figured out the reason why Centipede Gong betrayed the Holy Mother.

So she subconsciously pushed aside the colleagues who were supporting her on both sides and walked towards Centipede...

But Jiang Qian had already stood in front of Centipede, and also blocked the steps of the old woman of the crazy python.

"This topic ends here."

It is meaningless to continue to entangle with personal obsessions.

In the face of the crisis, the most important thing is to lead each member of the organization who carries the power of the ancestor god to make a choice that is in line with Jiang Qian's interests.

The old woman of the crazy python mechanically stopped her steps, still staring at Centipede fiercely.

Jiang Qian also cleverly changed the topic and refocused on the current way out for Shenshan:

"Now, as the heir appointed by the Holy Mother, I ask you to make a choice: agree with my proposal and hand over the traitor to the lawful official for disposal. I will fight for the interests of the Shenshan organization based on this in the negotiation, with the goal of retaining your identity freedom to the maximum extent."

"Or, reject my proposal and withdraw from the Shenshan organization."

Jiang Qian carefully chose his words and said word by word:

"At the same time, return the power of the ancestor god!"

At the moment, the Beidou button camera that was always in Jiang Qian's hand began to vibrate.

That was the prop left for the single-line communication with Ji Ming.

One hour was up, and the decision was imminent.

Jiang Qian suppressed the prop and stayed focused: he looked at the Shenshan tribe and predicted the price to be paid from the attitude of everyone.

The Shenshan elders, led by the old woman of the crazy python, were the most anxious. They had understood Jiang Qian's subtext: He had taken the first seat in Shenshan! Either obey or get out.

As for "returning the power of the ancestral gods", it is just a polite and euphemistic way of saying it.

Another way to understand this sentence is: You can leave, but you can leave your life behind!

Because no one can clearly explain how to "return the power of the ancestor god"...

Just when everyone thought that Jiang Qian was going to have a "one-man show", he gave the crucial third path, a compromise choice:

"Or, you don't agree with me, but keep your opinions and go out as part of the Shenshan Organization. You can enjoy the rights and interests I have fought for the Shenshan Organization, but you don't need to serve me. All you need to do is to protect yourself and don't cause me trouble. Otherwise..."

Jiang Qian said, raising the Mu Mu Wang Gu in his hand:

"If I move my fingers, I can make any of you disappear from this world."

Everyone looked at Jiang Qian, and seemed to be trying to sort out their thoughts under the impact of these words.

"Then, start making a choice! I hope you all have listened to my advice."

After speaking, Jiang Qian stepped back, handed the situation to Sha Jin, Wange and others, and began to try to re-contact Ji Ming.

All the work so far is to achieve the current Shenshan Organization members' choice of "destiny".

Their choice will determine Jiang Qian's deployment of troops against Shenshan: with the Saint Envoy and Saintess who have reached a contract as the core, those who are willing to support and follow him will become the main force facing the authorities; and for those who are not so determined, Jiang Qian gives them time to wait and see, and undertakes another important obligation: to support.

In this way, they are divided into two, both offensive and defensive, and they will not be forced into a desperate situation no matter what happens.

Since he has accepted the entrustment of the Holy Mother of Shenshan, it is related to the legacy of his late father, and he thinks that he has done his best to do so.

The Beidou button continues to flash in his hand.

There is no response from Ji Ming.

Behind him, the Shenshan tribesmen have been led by Sha Jin and Wange, and they are divided into two sides. One side is the members who agree and are willing to follow Jiang Qian, and the other side is the elders headed by the old woman of the crazy python who reserve their opinions and maintain independence.

As expected, no one chooses to "leave" because it is impossible to return the power of the ancestor god...

Answer the phone... Jiang Qian stroked the button and sighed inwardly.

An ominous premonition was arising spontaneously.

"No, it's bad! Lord Protector!"

A person rushed in from outside, obviously a member of the Shenshan tribe who obeyed the orders of the old woman of the crazy python, and hurriedly reported: "The lawful officials, the lawful officials are attacking from the south and the north!"

"What?!"

As everyone was panicking, the Beidou button in Jiang Qian's hand was finally connected!

Ji Ming's almost gloomy questioning came from the opposite side: "Jiang Qian, what are you doing?"

"The matter here is clear, and the person is caught red-handed. We can meet and talk!" Jiang Qian said simply.

However, Ji Ming sighed: "Too late!"

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"The plan has changed. The elders of the Tree Clan have joined forces with the elders of the Feather Clan to break the restrictions of the fog and attack the temple in two directions!"

Jiming's voice was rarely filled with suppressed anger:

"I am traveling with the Tree Clan. Princess Senxi is also in the team. I need to ensure her safety."

I didn't stop her... Jiang Qian quickly said: "Thank you, Minister, for buying time! But you can't get any closer. The mechanism set up outside the temple is extremely dangerous. I'm afraid it will hurt Princess Senxi."

Before he finished speaking, Jiang Qian heard the heavy breathing from Ji Ming, which showed that the other party was in a bad mood.

But he continued: "The intelligence is of great importance. I can only contact the Minister and Mr. Lan alone."

...

Jiming closed the Beidou button and glanced at Senxi behind him:

"Did you hear it?"

The two were riding on the back of Ji Ming's beast king griffin at this time, soaring in the endless black fog.

"Well, I can rest assured. Thank you, Minister Ji."

Princess Senxi smiled and immediately ordered Elder Xiangyang and Yu Teng: "Let's retreat."

"But...?" Yu Teng of the Tree Clan hesitated.

"It's okay. I already know that the benefactor is fine. This matter should be handed over to Minister Ji Ming for dispatch."