Lin Xiaodong smiled: "Palace Master Chen is overly worried. When the Taiping Order was first established, it was for self-protection and had no intention of external expansion."
Chen Zhenfang asked: "Then why did Anshan Dao join in midway?"
Lin Xiaodong said: "The reason why Zheng Huiyun, the leader of the Anshan Dao Zhushan Fantasy Sea Society, is willing to join our Taiping Order is to fight against the Lone Bamboo Kingdom and the Wusun Kingdom."
"At that time, there were people in Anshan Road who supported Lu Yuankui and sought revenge from me. They were exactly the same as Han Ziang and Shen Hetong."
"In order to protect himself, Head Zheng went to Shannan Road to seek help from Master Yinghua."
"In order to avoid suspicion, Master Yinghua asked me to help. Afterwards, Master Zheng joined the Taiping Order. It was not forced or threatened by us."
Chen Zhenfang was not persuaded and bowed her head in silence.
Upon seeing this, Lin Xiaodong said: "Palace Master Chen, even if the Taiping Order won't help, I will help."
Chen Zhenfang raised her head and asked, "If the Taiping Order and Longshan were to fight, which side would you side with?"
Lin Xiaodong said: "Whichever party stirs up trouble, I will support the other party."
Chen Zhenfang didn't believe it and said: "That being said, you, Taoist Master Lin, are from the Taiping Order."
"I really envy Master Wang. With you in command at Yaodidao, the Taiping Order is as stable as Mount Tai."
Lin Xiaodong said: "The Taiping Order was made by several sects who were tired of disputes and were attacked from both sides. They banded together to protect themselves. Lin just followed the trend."
Chen Zhenfang asked: "If Master Wang wants you to go back, will you go back?"
Lin Xiaodong said: "Headmaster Wang will never do such a thing, which is to add insult to injury by watching with a cold eye."
"Yuankou, Shannan, Nanyu and Longshanhui are not adjacent to each other. They have no interest and will not be like this."
"I believe that Palace Master Chen also knows the character of Yao Di, Lan Changliangdi, Kong Chanzi, Peng Guzi and Palace Master Zhou who are close to your Longshan Club."
Lin Xiaodong paused: "If Master Wang really wants me to go back, I won't go back."
"Lin does not do things for a certain camp, but to stop Taoist disputes and save Taoist lives."
Hearing this, Chen Zhenfang stood up holding her skirt in her hands, staring straight at Lin Xiaodong with her beautiful eyes, and walked slowly towards him.
Lin Xiaodong raised his head: "What does Palace Master Chen mean?"
Chen Zhenfang lowered her head with a determined look: "Taoist Master Lin, the lives of three thousand Taoists of the Longshan Society are at stake. This is not a child's play. I want a guarantee from Taoist Lin today."
As he said that, he unzipped his skirt and opened his clothes.
Lin Xiaodong turned his head and closed his eyes: "Palace Master Chen, Lin only does things to set the right path. If he agrees today, wouldn't he become a shameless villain who adds insult to injury and takes advantage of others' danger?
Please also ask the palace master not to ruin Lin’s reputation.”
When Chen Zhenfang heard Lin Xiaodong's words, she lowered her head, wrapped her skirt tightly, saluted him, and went out silently.
Early on the next morning, Hu Zhemao hurried over and reported to Chen Zhenfang in the lobby: "Palace Master Chen, the people from Yulianhuan and Longyinqu have gathered at Hongguang Mountain."
Chen Zhenfang pursed her lips and nodded: "Okay, our people will gather at Wangchuan Mountain at noon."
Hu Zhemao asked: "Palace Master Chen, what do the Taiping Order and Taoist Lin say?"
Chen Zhenfang said: "Taoist Master Lin is at Dingtian Palace. Head Wang said that he will discuss with the leaders of the Taoist sects in the Taiping Order, and there will be a result soon."
Hu Zhemao felt relieved after hearing this: "With Taoist Lin in charge, we can still fight!"
Chen Zhenfang blinked and said nothing.
Hu Zhemao went back and gathered nearly a hundred Taoists with Su Haoyan and Lin Ruida at Wangchuan Mountain.
At noon, Chen Zhenfang, Liu Yueyi, and Lin Xiaodong arrived.
Lin Xiaodong glanced around and saw that this place was south of Wenshui. In early spring, the trees on both sides of the bank were full of pink flowers, and the fragrance was overwhelming.
Yulianhuan and Longyinqu had already set up two camps not far from each other across the river. Hu Zhemao and others also set up camp at the foot of Wangchuan Mountain, facing each other across the river.
Hu Zhemao and others came to see the ceremony. Hu Zhemao cupped his hands to Lin Xiaodong and said, "Thank you, Taoist Master Lin, for coming to help us with the Longshan Meeting!"
Lin Xiaodong said: "What happened today was that Yu Huanlian and Long Yinqu took the initiative to stir up trouble. I will definitely come to help."
Su Haoyan raised his head and said excitedly: "With Taoist Master Lin here, neither Qin Guanglin nor Meng Gaowei are opponents!"
Lin Ruida looked to the north and said with a sneer: "Yu Lianhuan and Long Yinqu only dare to sneak around behind them, but don't have the courage to challenge them head-on. If they meet Daoist Lin, they will probably be scared to death!"
A canopy had been erected in the camp opposite. When Qin Guang came, Meng Gaowei and others sat on it and watched from a distance.
Qin Guanglin was quite shocked: "Chen Zhenfang colluded with the Taiping Order, plotted against Han Ziang, and killed Shen Hetong. How can there still be so many people now?"
Hu Jiade curled his lips contemptuously: "Longshanhui fought fierce battles with Yao Di Dao, Lan Changdao and Taiping Order, and suffered heavy losses. All the capable people have died long ago, and the remaining people are not of concern!"
Meng Gaowei said: "Now that we are outnumbered, we should take the initiative to attack and seal the battle as soon as possible."
Qin Guanglin stood up: "Let's go and see who Chen Zhenfang has under him first!"
All the Taoists got off the canopy, showed their magical powers, and came to the opposite side of Wenshui River.
Chen Zhenfang, Liu Yueyi, Hu Zhemao, Su Haoyan, Lin Ruida and Lin Xiaodong have been waiting here.
Chen Zhenfang asked with a cold face: "What do you want to do by gathering these many people?"
Qin Guanglin smiled and said: "Palace Master Chen, we are all smart people, so don't pretend to be confused."
"If your Longshan Society joins forces with the Taiping Order, how can the Dali Kingdom still have a way to survive for Yulianlian and Longyinqu?"
Chen Zhenfang looked sideways: "What do you mean?
If our Longshan Association is friendly with the Taiping Order, you Yulianhuan and Longyinqu will not be able to survive?"
Meng Gaowei nodded: "Yes, that's right. How can the Taiping Order and the Longshan Huijiu Dao Sect, together with Lin Xiaodong, Yulian Lian and Long Yinqu, be able to defeat them?"
Chen Zhenfang glared and sneered: "You are worrying too much. Our Longshan Association has been operating in the three places south of Wenshui for many years and has no interest in the bitter cold land to the north of you."
Qin Guanglin chuckled sinisterly: "Palace Master Chen, if I put a piece of fat meat next to your pillow, can you resist taking a bite in the middle of the night?"
"In order to protect ourselves, Yu Huanlian and Long Yinqu have to strike first."
Chen Zhenfang gritted her teeth and pursed her lips: "You Yulian and Longyinqu have been coveting me, Longshan Club, for a long time. You have repeatedly tried to attack Yao Di and Lan Chang in order to take advantage of the situation. There is no need to cover up your ambitions now!"
Meng Gaowei said: "The Taiping Order and the Longshan Society have joined forces to change the situation of the entire Dali State Daomen. Now the north and the south are facing each other, which is not what we want to see."
"If your Longshan Society had not formed an alliance with the Taiping Order, today's battle could have been completely avoided."
After hearing this, Chen Zhenfang couldn't help but became furious: "Who will Longshan be friends with? What does it have to do with your Yulianhuan and Longyinqu?
Who will I, Longshan, make friends with, and it's your turn to point out?"
Qin Guanglin said: "This matter is related to the structure of Dali State Dao Sect, and it is not up to you!"
Chen Zhenfang sneered: "You two just want to restore the old situation where Longshan was attacked from both sides!"
"But let me tell you, I am not Tianjizi. I will never drag the Longshan Society into a situation where it is attacked from both sides for the sake of my own ambitions!"