To those who are interested, although the inside and outside of the castle may seem lively and noisy, as if the situation is good, in fact, the surging undercurrent is not difficult to detect if you feel carefully.
Especially Jiang Yue, a caring person, he is observing the movements of all parties almost every moment. Cen Qi and Duo Ye are fine here. Their ideas are relatively simple and they just want to promote cooperation. And they gradually reached a tacit understanding. In order to avoid irritating Master Hu and Butler Lao Zhu, they also deliberately refrained from touching the remaining thousands of acres of spiritual land for the time being.
Butler Lao Zhu obviously felt that the time was not ripe yet and made no next move. They decided to get to know Duo Ye of the Baoshu Clan first and explore his tone. If Master Duo shows that talking to Cen Qi is the same as talking to them, no matter who comes to talk, then Butler Lao Zhu will not hesitate to drag Cen Qi down and replace him.
Master Hu is obsessed with seizing people's inheritance and is making intensive plans for this. Send people to scout the castle's strength, find the castle's defense weaknesses, and formulate an attack plan.
Of course, there is a prerequisite for doing all this, and that is to ensure that the transplantation plan is completed, that all the elixirs are successfully planted on the new spiritual land, and that they are watched over by their own hands.
In this way, you will have no worries.
Although Jiang Yue is also a member of the pharmaceutical industry, he has a good relationship with Qian Ye and is an out-and-out well-connected person, so he is qualified to fish.
Qian Ye obviously also intends to promote Jiang Yue and let Jiang Yue be his deputy, responsible for overall control and guiding the elixir transplantation as a manager.
This undoubtedly gave Jiang Yue a lot of freedom, and also made it easier for Jiang Yue to observe the reactions of all parties.
Even the few people sent by Master Hu, although they avoided everyone's eyes and ears, were caught by Jiang Yue's borrowing skills.
These people were obviously going to explore the road.
Jiang Yue knew that once they found out the authenticity of the castle, Master Hu would definitely launch a thunderous strike to seize the castle.
Now, it depends on how Butler Lao Zhu responds.
Cen Qi, the owner of the village, is most likely just a decoration. He could not command the armed troops in the castle. Not every combatant in the castle may be a traitor, but the leader's mission is to obey Butler Lao Zhu. Even if those ordinary combatants want to be loyal to the owner, there is nothing they can do.
The elixir transplantation plan is proceeding in an orderly manner. In less than two days, more than 90% of the elixirs had been transplanted.
There is also some loss in the middle, about 2%. This ratio is still within the acceptable range of Duo Ye and Hu Ye.
When they prepare this batch of elixirs, 10-15% of them are extra, just to prepare for losses. 2% loss is completely acceptable, and can even be said to be very satisfactory.
Even if there are some losses later, overall it is far from reaching the danger line.
When the elixir transplantation project was completed, Mr. Duo breathed a sigh of relief.
Cen Qi was also very happy and once again proposed to hold a banquet to entertain the distinguished guests Duo Ye and Hu Ye.
Duoye put his worries aside and naturally agreed happily.
Master Hu was happy to observe the situation inside the castle again, and had no reason to refuse.
Butler Lao Zhu didn't seem to intend to be this evil person, and he was a servant after all. It was impossible to refute his master's face on such a trivial matter before he fell out.
In this way, the reception was held in a pleasant atmosphere.
Of course, those who can participate in this banquet are basically prominent figures. And the main team brought by Mr. Hu is naturally not among them.
The total number of people who can attend is only thirty or fifty people.
Cen Qi obviously wanted to show off the strength of the castle, and the standards of this banquet were also very high.
Jiang Yue and others are now following Qian Ye, and they have also joined the invited group.
A banquet lasted for two or three hours, but both the guests and the host were happy and the atmosphere was lively.
Owner Cen Qi is undoubtedly the most satisfied. This cooperation has given him an unprecedented sense of accomplishment, as if his waist has become much stronger.
Fifty thousand silver coins actually came into his hands, which made him full of longing for the future.
Cen Qi is a smart man, he knows who he needs to please. There is no doubt that it is Duo Ye, the boss of the Baoshu clan.
As long as you hold on to the Baoshu tribe, you won't have to worry about having no future.
Even if Butler Lao Zhu wants to make a mistake, with the blessing of Cen Qi from the Baoshu Clan, Butler Lao Zhu still has to think carefully.
Therefore, Cen Qi really flattered Duo Ye in every possible way and tried to please him. He almost revolves around Mr. Duo and feels very comfortable serving Mr. Duo.
Of course, as Duo Ye's confidant, A Qian also received Cen Qi's win over and flattery.
For this cooperation to be achieved, Cen Qi felt that the person he should be most grateful to was Qian Ye. If Qian Ye hadn't argued hard and persisted, he, Cen Qi, might have given up long ago. Where could this collaboration take place?
Butler Lao Zhu also obviously lacked confidence in front of Master Qian. Being scolded by Master Qian was an uncomfortable feeling for Cen Qi.
Cen Qi knew that he not only had to curry favor with Master Haoduo, the talker, but also had to serve Master Haoqian, the executor.
Qian Ye has a lot of say in front of Duo Ye, and his power is huge. To please Master Qian is basically the same as to please Master Duo.
In this regard, Cen Qi is really unambiguous at all.
On the contrary, because of Mr. Hu's status as an outsider, although Cen Qi was polite, his politeness was obviously superficial and just superficial. In the final analysis, it still implies a bit of alienation and a respectful distance.
Obviously, Cen Qi also knows very well who can bring him long-term benefits, who is a threat, and who is trouble.
Cen Qi was instinctively resistant to outsiders like Mr. Hu. Who knows what ambitions these people have behind them?
Even if he has no ambitions, for Cen Qi, Master Hu is also his business rival.
For such people, as a landlord, they only need to be polite on the surface, but there is no need to be too diligent and eager.
How could Mr. Hu not know what Cen Qi was thinking, but he was very smart and did not show any displeasure. Jiang Yue secretly admired this magnanimity.
This Mr. Tiger is really not simple, he can keep his composure.
Butler Lao Zhu also showed up at the banquet. After toasting a few glasses of wine as a simple courtesy, he left the banquet on the excuse of being busy with mundane affairs.
Jiang Yue's borrowing skills kept observing Butler Lao Zhu, and found that Butler Lao Zhu was not busy with anything else, but arranged manpower to guard key points throughout the castle.
Obviously, Butler Lao Zhu is not at ease with Master Hu.
Especially when he learned that Mr. Hu's men actually numbered one or two thousand, Lao Zhu couldn't sit still.
Although more than half of these troops are tool men who transplant elixirs, half are truly powerful elite combat teams.
Hundreds of thousands of fighting troops, all like wolves and tigers, were stationed not far from the castle. It was as if there was a sharp blade hanging above their heads, which could be cut down at any time.
It is impossible for Butler Lao Zhu to say that he is not worried at all.
For him, although he is always ready to usurp power and replace Cen Qi. But this does not affect his respect for Mr. Hu.
It's really because Butler Lao Zhu regards the castle as his own private territory, so he pays special attention to it and doesn't want others to stare at this piece of fat.
You know, the number of armed troops in the castle is less than 500. And most of them have not experienced any serious battles for a long time.
Usually the team also has some training, but they all practice in the nearby area. The biggest threats they encounter are just some thieves, some unruly people, and the ferocious beasts and birds that appear nearby.
Such a team is obviously not good enough compared to Master Hu's elite men who are like wolves and tigers.
Not only is the quality not superior to others, but the quantity is also clearly at a disadvantage.
Therefore, Butler Lao Zhu was secretly anxious and worried, his lips blistered.
Fortunately, they are not without some advantages. At least there is no problem with the castle's defense. This castle has been passed down for hundreds of thousands of years, and almost all the loopholes have been filled. If the enemy wants to attack from the outside, there is almost no other way except scaling the tall city walls.
With the help of geographical advantages, even if their team does not have particularly strong combat effectiveness, it is still capable of fighting. The opponent has a numerical advantage of three to five hundred people, so it is not easy to capture this castle.
If we really want to take it by force, it will definitely be a lose-lose situation in the end.
Therefore, Butler Lao Zhu must show a tough side, properly display his fangs, and let the other party know that he is not completely defenseless and cannot be manipulated at will.
If you want to eat us, you have to pay a huge price, which may not be something you can afford.
It is best to ask the other party to give up the idea of losing both sides and not to start a fight rashly.
The banquet was still going on. Under Cen Qi's flattery, Qian Ye inevitably drank a few more drinks and was already in a tipsy state.
Jiang Yue, a small mushroom man, is actually the calmest, and there are not many people who come to persuade him to drink, which gives him enough energy to observe the situation.
As the banquet progressed, Jiang Yue discovered that the people on Master Hu's side went to the toilet more and more frequently, and several of Master Hu's elite generals left the banquet one after another.
Jiang Yue was stunned and immediately judged that Master Hu was planning to take action tonight.
Good guy, Jiang Yue thought that Mr. Hu would at least wait a little longer until the time was more mature. Unexpectedly, he couldn't wait even one day.
After the elixir was successfully transplanted, he planned to launch an attack.
I have to say that this timing was very appropriate. At the banquet, everyone was drunk and drunk. When they were most unprepared, it was easy to be caught off guard by making a sudden attack.
Fortunately, Butler Lao Zhu on the castle side seemed to have taken precautions a long time ago and did not participate in the entire banquet, but only accompanied him with a few glasses of wine as a token gesture.
And he has been emphasizing the security of the castle. Every fortress position is closely monitored by manpower, and they are not allowed to relax for a second.
In the current situation, although Jiang Yue has been observing the movements of all parties, he cannot tell which side will win in this conflict.
But for Master Duo, Jiang Yue obviously didn't want anything to happen to them.
Jiang Yue also pointed to Duoye's line to approach the Baoshu clan and deal with the Baoshu clan from the ground up. How can we allow Duoye to be affected by this conflict?
Although it is impossible for Master Hu to dare to attack Master Duo, after all, Master Duo's safety must be taken into consideration.
Jiang Yue saw Qian Ye drinking happily and was already slightly drunk, but this was a good excuse.
"Master Duo, Master Qian is already a little drunk. Why don't you take him to rest first?"
Duoye glanced at Qianye, then looked at the messy cups and plates at the banquet. The banquet seemed to be coming to an end, and he immediately said: "Master Cenqi, we have enough wine and enough rice. How about we call it a day?"
Cen Qi still wanted to persuade him to stay, but seeing Master Qian's state, he knew it was almost time.
"Master Duo, Master Qian, our castle has prepared good guest rooms, and we would like to invite Master Duo and Master Qian to stay."
Duoye chuckled: "Forget it, forget it. We want to cooperate for a long time, and we still have to follow the rules. We have to take care of the elixir, and we must not be greedy for the living conditions in the castle."
Cen Qi actually really wanted to stay in the castle with Master Duo. He wanted to hug this thigh tightly at all times.
"Master Duo, you are a nobleman of the Baoshu clan. The conditions of my castle are simple. It is my honor for you to patronize me. To take care of the elixir, I don't need Master Duo to keep an eye on it myself, right?"
"I understand the owner's kindness. If we have to deal with each other for a long time, I can't live in the castle. If I live outside, we can live in peace."
Duoye didn't have any other thoughts. He simply didn't want to live in the castle, nor did he want to be wrapped up in Cen Qi's sugar-coated bullets.
Seeing that Master Duo insisted on leaving, Cen Qi had no choice but to obey.
As for Mr. Hu, everyone seemed to be a little drunk and staggering. But Jiang Yue's sharp eyes had already seen that at least a dozen people from Master Hu's side were no longer at the scene.
Cen Qi didn't think much at all. He enthusiastically took Duo Ye's hand and walked all the way to the castle gate.
"Master Duo, everything is easy to discuss about the cooperation between you and me. I only want Master Duo to support me, and I am willing to distribute the benefits with Master Duo."
This was what Cen Qi whispered to Duo Ye, but he did not hide it from the mushroom men Qian Ye and Jiang Yue.
Duo Ye chuckled: "Master, you can rest assured about cooperation. Our Baoshu clan has always been very particular about what we do, so you don't have to worry."
Cen Qi said: "Of course I trust the Baoshu tribe, and I also want to make friends with Mr. Duo. I often listen to Mr. Duo's advice."
The attitude is really very humble.
While talking, Cen Qi had already sent Duoye and the others to the door.
But the group of people on Mr. Hu's side were staggering, swaying around after walking a few steps, as if they were too drunk, and they were obviously lagging behind.
Duoye had already walked outside the castle gate and said to Cen Qi: "The owner of the village will stay here and we will go back to the camp. We will discuss the remaining cooperation in detail another day."
As he said that, Mr. Duo glanced at Mr. Hu and others in the distance, frowning slightly. Apparently he felt that it was a bit embarrassing for Mr. Hu and others to be so drunk.
Of course, Mr. Hu is just a partner and is not under Mr. Duo's control, so he can't say much.
Out of sight is out of mind. Anyway, Mr. Hu’s people will not let Mr. Hu lie down on the roadside for the night.
"Let's go first." Duo Ye waved his hand and took Qian Ye, Jiang Yue and others back to the camp under the cover of night.
When Mr. Duo walked away, Mr. Hu and the others seemed to have sobered up. Their eyes showed fierceness, they took out their personal weapons, and directly slashed at the guards at the city gate.
(End of chapter)
