Chapter 409 Strategy

I tapped the table and said, "Besides martial arts, the sorcerers of Xiangxi are best at witchcraft, curses, and venomous poison."

"We currently have three masters of curses: myself, Hei Ye Xiao, and Wang Xiaohuan."

"We don't need to worry about the witchcraft for now; what we should be concerned about is how to deal with the poison."

"Right now, the only people who can deal with the poison are Yun Shang and Hei Ye Xiao."

"Therefore, they must travel separately."

I paused for a moment and said, "Ye Yang, Feng Ruoxing, you two will travel together, taking Hei Ye Xiao and Lin Zhao, to track down the Feng family."

"Wang Butcher, Wang Xiaohuan, Yun Shang, and I will travel together to track down Jiang Junci."

"Old Liu, you will travel alone, stationing yourself near Phoenix City, the entrance to the Miao region, to respond to various forces and support both of our groups."

"You and Chen Shuyu will take the remaining members of Liang Jie Tang to guard Phoenix City. Do you have enough manpower? If not, take the people from Dao Xian Men with you."

Old Liu pondered, "Master's arrangement is reasonable. However, the manpower on both sides still seems weak."

"My suggestion is that you should invite Commander Ling and Zang Tianji to help."

"Zang Tianji will travel with you, and Ling will follow Ye Yang. This way, we'll have enough manpower."

Old Liu's arrangement was indeed the strongest configuration Liang Jie Tang could currently muster.

However, Ling and Zang Tianji...

In a sense, the relationship between me and them had become somewhat delicate.

Ling and Zang Tianji were waiting for the return of the Emperor, but I had seized the Qi Luck of the Nine Sons of Yi Tian, making me the most likely person to replace the Emperor.

Would Ling and Zang Tianji still cooperate with Liang Jie Tang as seamlessly as before?

I didn't know why I suddenly had a feeling of anxiety.

Old Liu seemed to see through my thoughts: "Master, Commander Ling's eyes and ears are all over the world. Although the result of your battle at Xianyang River hasn't spread throughout the world of magic, it can't be hidden from Commander Ling!"

"Perhaps Commander Ling is waiting for you to seek her out?"

"Actually, you should talk to Commander Ling. Why not take this opportunity?"

I narrowed my eyes and looked at Old Liu: "I've never seen such a shameless person. You're dragging the two of them into a life-or-death situation and you want me to go and chat with them? I really..."

Old Liu smiled and said, "Master, famous people are like young women. You have to constantly tease them before they develop feelings of love, and then reluctantly give in until they are finally brought into your room!"

"That's true!" I casually replied before realizing, "Wait, something's not right with what you're saying!"

"What do you mean famous people are like young women? Are you telling me to act like a hooligan?"

"Spot on!" Wang Butcher said, "Ling is a famous person and a young woman, so that applies to her."

"But, you have to be careful."

"Don't go spouting out another Nile River. If you do, I'll strangle you!"

My face immediately darkened: "Let's talk about the Nile River later. When we get Jiang Junci back, I'll send him to the upper reaches of the Nile River. Now, let's get the troops ready to go."

"This needs to be done quickly, before it's too late. If Jiang Junci is taken care of by someone else, even if Badger brings him back, he'll be second-hand."

"Badger, don't worry. If Jiang Junci really gets taken care of by someone else, I'll definitely get you compensation for the depreciation."

Wang Butcher suddenly jumped up and kicked me in the butt with his big foot, sending me flying two or three meters: "If you can't speak properly, then don't speak!"

"Badger, don't worry. If Jiang Junci becomes second-hand, we'll definitely get compensation for depreciation, and the price can't be low."

Double standards!

It's okay for Wang Butcher to say it, but not for me? What's that about!

Wang Xiaohuan was on the verge of tears.

I suspected she was angered by Wang Butcher.

I packed my things and walked to the courtyard, lighting a cigarette. Ye Yang also came over: "What are your plans?"

I said in a deep voice, "This time, Liang Jie Tang is going all out. Either we succeed in one battle, or we'll be wiped out."

"If, and I mean if, Ling agrees to help us, let her follow you. You're missing someone who's good at planning."

"If Ling doesn't come, then let Old Liu follow you. Before the tribulation, we must be careful with every step we take and not make any mistakes."

I took a deep breath of the cigarette and said, "Leng Gou, don't you think life is interesting?"

"Sometimes, no matter how hard you try to pursue the things you want, you can't get them. Sometimes, the things you don't want, someone insists on stuffing into your hands."

"So, do you want to participate in the tribulation?" The sudden voice startled me: "Ling?"

When I turned around, I saw Ling and Zang Tianji standing side by side at the door.

I smiled: "What are you two doing here?"

Ling walked over: "Such a big thing has happened in the martial world, how could I not come and see?"

Zang Tianji also walked over and used her finger to lift my chin: "Let me see, do you look even more like a dog now?"

I gritted my teeth: "Do you want me to 'woof' for you?"

"Yes!" Zang Tianji said with a grin: "Hurry up and bark, and I'll give you a chicken leg."

My face twitched. Ling smiled: "Okay, enough joking, let's talk business."