Inside the Lingxi Villa.
The wind howled.
Not far away, in front of Mo Yuan's stone road, there is a flawless starlight shadow wall, and the flowing water is caressing it, making a splashing sound.
"Senior brother, there are some words...you must be careful."
After they all spoke in unison, the scene suddenly fell silent.
After a while of silence, Lin Mo slowly spoke out.
He is not a novice now, so he naturally knows the current situation in Huaizhou.
Like Taizhou, it is also a three-legged pillar, but it is somewhat different.
Zhou Mu and Yuhou Mansion have already communicated with each other and can be regarded as one family.
The other two families were Zhou Shengjun, who was in alliance with the sects headed by Lingtai and Qianshan sects.
The strongest among them is naturally Yuhou Mansion. It is said that there are countless Tianzihao and Dizihao in it, and there are as many powerful people as a forest.
Next is the sect alliance.
There are more top experts in the alliance, but although they are temporarily united, after all, the sects are different and they cannot truly work together.
The last one is Zhou Shengjun.
The leader of Zhou Shengjun in Huaizhou was shocked thousands of miles away. Zhou Puyi was a collateral member of the royal family. Seriously, he was the cousin of the current emperor within the fifth service. At the youngest, he was the prince's companion. He was a royalist through and through.
It's just that the sky is high and the emperor is far away. Zhou Shengjun's middle-level combat power is not lacking, but there is not much top-level combat power, so the force is weak.
But not long ago, I heard that the Ministry of Military Industry had developed a so-called weapon, Dao Bing.
With strong soldiers and weapons, forming an army formation, and combining the strength of everyone, they can attack against all odds.
A few months ago, a battalion of iron troops was sent to cut down the mountains and destroy temples, wiping out the Chang family of Changhe City who had hundreds of years of history.
It's enough to see how terrifying it is.
In short, on the so-called Tianguan, among these three forces, no one is easy to mess with.
Even the Lingtai Sect must treat each other with caution.
Hearing this, Qingye also looked solemn, hesitated for a while, and nodded:
"I naturally knew about this, so I didn't tell anyone else."
"The departure of Master Song Du that day seemed normal at first, but now that I think about it, when he stepped forward, people from the Thousand Feather Realm suddenly attacked and killed him, and several layers of warnings failed to respond at all. How could it be such a coincidence?
Moreover, when that spot appeared, there were a total of five people who witnessed it that day. Three days ago, according to the poor monk's inquiry, two people have now disappeared without any reason.
You must know that our identity information and temporary military status are only stored at the Tianguan Military Aircraft Department. "
At the end, Aoba's tone was clear and calm.
But in the calmness, if you listen carefully, you will feel a nameless palpitating feeling.
Lin Mo was silent and tapped his fingers on the table.
"You mean, the Black Buddhism wants that spot?"
Aoba nodded.
"Xiaodian is a nascent realm, not to mention the rich resources ore veins. As a portal, it is what surrender factions like Black Buddhism are chasing after.
It is rumored that Qianyu Realm will give great rewards to those people even if they just find the portal information. "
he sighed.
Eat yellow rice and raise hundreds of people. When the realm comes, some people die generously in order to ensure the integrity of the realm. Some people obey the destiny and survive despite changes in their minds.
Naturally, there are also people who want to do what the Yue princes did in the past, and they want to put themselves to death and survive.
"Xiaodian, ore vein, do you mean that there will be a yang*) surge by then?"
Lin Mo's expression moved slightly, and he narrowed his eyes slightly and said softly.
Qingye was startled and didn't understand what Lin Mo meant, but he still nodded.
"Xiaodian is a nascent realm. When it was first formed, there was naturally a tide of vitality, which could even cause a tide of beasts.
If there is no expert and big boss to block it, eventually a portal will be formed due to the conflict of vitality. "
"Vitality, Yang Chao."
Lin Mo murmured a few words in his heart.
If what Aoba said is true, it may be a big opportunity for him.
He has not forgotten that his group at the Ice and Fire Lake in Sangyuan Mountain in Qingfeng County accumulated nearly one-fifth of the happiness in their talent beads just by experiencing a few waves of Yangtide.
If one experiences a complete Yang Chao, even today's third-level talent beads can be accumulated into tens of percent.
Not to mention there are Yuanshi veins and other heavenly materials and earthly treasures...
"Junior brother, how do you think we should deal with ourselves now?"
Aoba asked softly.
Although he is older and has more experience, Lin Mo is obviously stronger than him, and his status in the Lingtai Sect is much higher than him. It is natural to ask about important decisions.
"Senior Brother, how long does it take before the Xia Point is shattered and transformed into a gate? Where is the Xia Point?"
Lin Mo asked in a deep voice.
"According to our observation and the estimation of the people in the Chadi Division that day, it should be half a month away. At the beginning of the year, the location was near a Buddhist cave. You need to check the map for the specific location."
"Half Moon..., Buddha's Cave..." Lin Mo looked calm and thoughtful, "Now let's pass the news back to the sect and let Tianzun discuss it. As for the future,
Find the free spot and leave it to me. "
A major matter like this naturally needs to be reported to the sect for discussion by the top brass.
After all, if the sky falls, a tall man will hold it up.
Qingye didn't dare to say it clearly before because he was afraid of risking his own death and injuring others.
But he is different.
He is no better now than he was then.
Knowing that breaking the leisure point requires a great master, the true king is intimidated by his strength.
He has no regard for ordinary grandmasters at all. Even if it is a great grandmaster, there should be no problem if he calculates mentally but not intentionally.
Not to mention that he was about to break through to the master realm.
When the evildoer really comes to attack, it's time for him to see how hard the opponent's bones are and whether he can withstand the torture.
As for any high-ranking person you may encounter, no matter who he is, if you have great righteousness, fight first and then talk about it.
If someone is really unwilling and wants revenge, Li Shenxiu will be the one to respond.
Lin Mo has great confidence in Li Shenxiu.
At that time, I observed with my martial arts eyes.
As for other abbots, Taoist masters are stronger than others, but they have limits after all.
In front of him, Li Shenxiu looked like a normal person.
Like the deep sea, it is impossible to fathom.
"This..." Qingye frowned slightly.
He somewhat understood Lin Mo's thoughts, and he should be interested in Xian Dian Yang Chao.
To be honest, it seemed a bit risky to him.
But thinking that Lin Mo was not a reckless person, and because of his status, he might even be dispatched by Li Shenxiu's secret order alone, he was unwilling to speak evil words.
Nod immediately.
"I'll write a letter right away, then check the map and figure out the specific location first.
Although there are many places for Buddhist caves, they all have different characteristics. If you investigate carefully, you should be able to gain something soon. "
"Then there's Senior Brother Lao Qingye."
Lin Mo said with a solemn expression.
Not long after, Xue Rui and others also came.
Several people belong to the same family, and he actually knows Qingye, and the conversation is surprisingly speculative.
However, during the conversation, Xue Rui accidentally learned that Lin Mo was now the abbot of Qingliang Temple, but his attitude became slightly different from before.
Although he is still bold, he is a little more restrained than before, making him a little boring.
The conversation lasted only for a cup of tea, and Lin Mo felt really awkward. After a few brief remarks, he finally excused himself and left.
After rushing to Qingye's aid, the sect's mission had been completed. Next, it was time to put an end to the Blue Split Whale matter.
Maybe give it a different name?
It might as well stop some people's thoughts.
It just so happens that now with his status and strength, he can stand in front of the stage with dignity.
There is nothing to taboo about.
…
Two days later.
Taihuai Ferry.
As the New Year approaches, all walks of life have begun to decorate with lanterns and streamers to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.
Nowadays, Blue Split Whale, as one of the Cao gang forces at the two poles of the Taihuai Ferry, is naturally no exception.
In addition to implementing annual festivals for the surrounding fishermen, which slowed down the corresponding fishing harvest, it also gave many discounts to the fleets that came and went.
For a time, the ferry became more lively, and the blue whales became more and more recognized.
At this time, it was the annual celebration of the Blue Split Whale Trading Company, and people from all over the street were sitting outside the station.
They were all members of the Chamber of Commerce and their families.
Red lanterns hang high on the street, the aroma of vegetables and wine overflows, and there are people shouting and urging people to drink, making it extremely lively.
The innermost palace houses people with high status and power in the city.
The recorder at the door and the boy singing the lyrics have never stopped writing and speaking since the beginning.
There are always guests coming and going.
Such a lively appearance is completely different from the Blue Split Whale back then.
The inner hall of the mansion.
In the commercial bank, except for the steward who was in charge of duty today and did not come because he had something to do, everyone else came.
Including the Wang, Qian, Sun, and Chen families behind the Chamber of Commerce, each of them sent senior members of their clan to participate in the annual meeting after the celebration.
As the chief executive of the Chamber of Commerce, Xiao Zhengyang naturally has a lot of affairs. Every time a person of high status comes, he has to come forward to exchange feelings.
But even though he was tired, he didn't feel bored at all.
Power and strength complement each other, he has the strength to break through the master, and as one of the two poles, the Blue Split Whale Chief Steward, he also has power.
Why not pay a little price for this?
The only thing I'm bored of is...
Xiao Zhengyang glanced at the other side. He was holding a wine glass and was chatting and joking with middle-level chamber of commerce figures and powerful outsiders, a man and a woman.
The man is about forty years old, his temples are a little frosty, but his face is well maintained, and he can see the handsomeness of his youth.
His frame is also strong, his bearing is extraordinary, and his strength is obviously not weak.
The woman is only in her early twenties, wearing a light green skirt, her hair is tied with a hosta, and she has a beautiful face.
The accessories on her body are all exquisite, reflecting the noble and noble temperament of the woman, and it can be seen that she has a high status.
Among them, the man's name is Shi Ziyi, a master of the Yuzhou headquarters of Blue Split Whale.
The woman's name is Ao Minrou, and the elder in the family is Ao Tianxiao, the leader of the Blue Whale Gang.
That's right.
The two of them were members of the Blue Split Whale headquarters who came from Yuzhou.
A second generation paired with a master, the purpose is naturally to pick fruits.
After all, after the Taizhou Incident, the branch of the commercial bank there has almost collapsed, and the Blue Split Whale Chamber of Commerce can be said to have been severely damaged.
At this time, the Huaizhou Blue Split Whale was getting better and better, even stronger than the Yuzhou headquarters, which naturally aroused people's jealousy.
Xiao Zhengyang, who had already expected this, was actually ready to fall out.
But what surprised him was that Ao Minrou and Shi Ziyi didn't have any overreaction when they came, and they didn't even ask for any rights.
I just wanted a sinecure as a third-in-command.
In addition to making friends with middle- and high-level personnel from the chamber of commerce and figures from the four major families throughout the day, he also made random promises and took advantage of small things.
It wasn't cheap, and there were no drastic measures. It looked hateful, but it completely left Xiao Zhengyang with no reason to take action.
After all, he and Ao Tianxiao had known each other since they were young. They had conquered the world together for decades and watched Ao Minrou grow up.
Being punished with a drink can make him angry, but calling Uncle Xiao one after another and forcing him to give him a toast only made him in a dilemma and found it difficult to make a move.
It's just that before, it was okay to delay like this, but now...
Xiao Zhengyang thought of the letters on the table two days ago, sighed softly, and shook his head.
I hope my niece Ao can understand her interests, otherwise...
He laughed to himself and thought no more.
…
At this time, the other side.
"There is no need for Master Guo to say this. At home, you rely on your family, and when you go out, you rely on your friends. How can a few benefits be as valuable as friends?"
"This... Guo Guo is not interested in doing this. If he does this again, he will no longer regard Mr. Shi as a friend."
"It's easy to talk about. There will definitely be places where Guo Guo's help is needed in the future. I hope that when the time comes, Guo Guo won't think that Mr. Shi is too meddlesome."
"…………"
After sending the tall man in smart clothes away, Shi Ziyi turned around and looked at Ao Minrou, who had a serious look on his face, and the smile disappeared from his face.
"The Xiangxiang Martial Arts School where Guo Demeng belongs is not very strong. The strongest person is only half a master, but it should not be underestimated because he has a son who is practicing martial arts in the Qianshan Sect. It is said that he will soon break through to the master level. It can be said that The future is promising.”
Shi Ziyi said softly.
Ao Minrou nodded knowingly.
Bet early, invest in others, and reap the benefits.
In fact, this was Ao Tianxiao's consistent approach in the past.
Back then, with his bold work style and many years of management, Ao Tianxiao even gained the reputation of Yuzhou Timely Rain, and had an excellent reputation in the Yuzhou martial arts world.
Coupled with the fact that he also funded several masters and strong men, the Blue Split Whale Chamber of Commerce across three states was established.
"It's just Uncle Shi. The Chamber of Commerce now stipulates that the trade discount given to non-grandmaster forces must not exceed 15%. I will reduce it by 20% this time. This is already a discount for the master forces. Will they not be held accountable?"
Ao Minrou frowned slightly and asked without thinking.
Blue Split Whale's current main business is river trade toll collection.
In fact, it is similar to protection fees.
As long as you cross the river, you have to pay.
Of course, after paying the money, you will also get trade protection, and you don't have to worry about river bandits and plunder, which can be considered a gain and a loss.
The vast and boundless Taihuai River has thousands of sailboats and hundreds of boats vying for its flow every day. Naturally, the benefits are huge.
However, in fact, this huge benefit is not exclusively enjoyed by Blue Split Whale. It is equivalent to a piece of cake, and all parties will share the profits.
Including the officials in the city, the major family forces, and the big bandits on the river.
So naturally there will be favors and offers.
Among them, the preferential treatment is based on the division of power and strength.
"Minrou, you are still young. Rules are dead but people are alive. There is a huge difference between a master and a half-step master. Jianghu is not just about fighting and killing, but also about human relations.
However, by sacrificing some interests of the Chamber of Commerce, you can keep the favor on yourself. This is the way to deal with things. "
Shi Ziyi explained softly.
He had already thought it through during this period.
It is basically impossible to seize the current fruits of Blue Split Whale.
But it is naturally feasible to use it as a basis to run your own network of relationships in Huaizhou.
Although the interests of many chambers of commerce will inevitably be harmed in the process, so what?
Anyway, with Ao Minrou's identity, Xiao Zhengyang did not dare to say anything under the righteousness.
And in fact, in his opinion, the current situation of Blue Split Whale is not due to the solid foundation of the original Blue Split Whale.
Speaking of which, this huge blue whale should have been named Ao.
Now it's just a dove occupying a magpie's nest.
"At the annual meeting later, I will propose that you serve as the second manager of the Chamber of Commerce. You still do not hold a real position. With the relationship you have built during this period, there should be no problem.
At that time, the status will be higher and it will be easier to deal with things. Shi Ziyi said softly.
Hearing this, Ao Min's pretty face showed joy, but she frowned again after hearing this.
"Still not occupying actual positions? Is there really no way for us to get back control of the Chamber of Commerce?"
She really wanted to prove herself. If she could win the Huaizhou Blue Split Whale, Ao Tianxiao, who was far away in Yuzhou, would naturally be proud of her.
"This..." Shi Ziyi was slightly silent.
"It's not impossible. Although the Chamber of Commerce is strong now, the four major families, Wang, Qian, Sun, and Chen, dominate.
If we can get its support, things will be simple. "
"This... Minrou will work hard."
Ao Minrou frowned when he heard this and nodded.
"I believe Minrou can do it."
Shi Ziyi looked at Ao Minrou, who was waving her pink fists and looking determined, and couldn't help but smile and encouraged.
In fact, according to his inquiries, there was a mysterious master named Qinglong King in the Blue Split Whale Trading Company.
It can be said that he has a great reputation, and he can be regarded as a real soul figure.
However, during this period of careful investigation, no such person was found.
Therefore, he suspected that this so-called troublemaking was fabricated by the four major families in order to be feared by others.
This method is not uncommon in Yuzhou amid chaos.
It's nothing more than pulling the tiger's skin and pulling the banner.
Therefore, if you want to truly control the Blue Split Whale, the hard core lies in the four major families.
And as long as we are human, we have weaknesses.
He believed that his niece, who was naturally easy to like, could conquer her and become one of his own.
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