When Xu Yun'ao went up to Dajun Mountain, Zhao Ran had just returned from Shuilian Cave. Hearing that Master Xu had arrived, he hurried to the Taoist villa by the lake.
Jiang Tenghe and Zhao Liniang were talking to Xu Yun'ao, while Zhao Ran stood aside and waited silently. When the teacher's double cultivation ceremony was held, Xu Yun'ao came to observe the ceremony, but a junior disciple's double cultivation ceremony also had to attend, which meant that Xu Yun'ao might have something to do with him.
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After accompanying him for a while, Jiang Tenghe and Zhao Liniang saw that Xu Yun'ao kept glancing at Zhao Ran. Knowing that they might have something to talk about, they asked him to rest early and left the room.
Sure enough, Zhao Ran was stopped by Xu Yun'ao: "Zhi Ran, don't leave yet. I still want to talk to you about the maritime affairs."
Obviously, Xu Yun'ao knew a lot about the recent situation at sea, at least as much as Lu Xixing knew, so the two of them could skip the introduction and explanation process and go straight to the core issue.
"I'm afraid Zhiran's large-scale warship is not only for killing Taoist Wutong of Ling'ao Island, right? If this is to be done, both Xixing and Yangchen have suggested to me and Master Du Tian that we should see the right moment and kill him with one blow!
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Zhao Ran said: "Master Xu is talking about carrying out a beheading operation?"
Xu Yun'ao was stunned for a moment, then realized: "A beheading operation? Well, that's a good word, it is indeed a beheading operation. The two of them made a suggestion to me, using a merchant ship to gradually approach Ling'ao in the name of selling goods.
Island. Prepare a flying magic weapon on the boat. If you find out the exact location of Wutong Taoist, you can kill him in one fell swoop! It doesn’t require too many manpower. Gather three alchemists and twelve archmages to form three groups, and two groups will surround and kill him.
, a group is waiting for reinforcements, with this power, like an eagle fighting a rabbit, Ling'ao Island may not be able to stop it."
Zhao Ran nodded: "We have indeed studied similar plans. In order to ensure that we achieve what we want, we may need to ask Pan Yuanjun and Master Hongze to take action, because there is news that Taoist Wutong can invite the two transformation masters from Donghai.
Demon."
Xu Yun'ao nodded: "The two of them also told me, one is called Fairy Caiwei, and the other is Master Skeleton. Baojing Pavilion doesn't have many records about these two transformed demons, so I want to ask Zhiran today.
Is there any more news here? What are the identities of these two great demons in human form, and what is their relationship with Taoist Wutong?"
The seriousness of the problem is definitely different if there is a big demon in disguise to guard it than if there is no one. At least after killing Taoist Wutong, you have to consider the possibility of the other party's revenge. Whether there will be revenge depends on the two big demons and
What is the origin between Wutong Taoist?
Another question that needs to be considered is which stage of transformation the Fairy Caiwei and the real skeleton are at. If it is only the first transformation, it is enough to go to the two to refine the void, but if it is the second transformation, it is really as Zhao Ran said.
I must invite Pan Yuanjun and Hong Zesou.
But there are many consequences. If it really takes a second form, things will be very difficult, because it is difficult to kill, and if it cannot be killed, no one will be able to sleep at all.
Zhao Ran said: "Xianling Palace has been working hard to find out these information. The envoy from Tangyuan said that he will try his best, but it is difficult. After all, the Xianling Palace's overseas exploration network has just been launched... At the same time, we are also strengthening communication with the monks who have landed overseas.
, get relevant information from them..."
Xu Yun'ao nodded: "Zhiran has given enough consideration. I think the beheading operation is an acceptable plan, but why has Zhiran been holding back and spending a lot of money to build a fleet?"
Zhao Ran said: "Speaking of this, we must go back to the original point, that is: what is the purpose of our crackdown on the Ling'ao Island smuggling group headed by Taoist Wutong."
After a pause, he continued: "Overseas is so vast. We have always said that it belongs to the Taoist sect and the Ming Dynasty, but in fact it is not the case. When I was in Yuanfu Palace before, I mentioned that whether it is a practice certificate, the sea
Regardless of the trade license, it is all to change disorder into order. This order is the order under the control of our Taoist sect, not any other order. Only in this way can we obtain the necessary materials for receiving and ascension.
Faith, the resources needed for spiritual practice.”
"Today's East China Sea and South China Sea are a mess of scattered sand. What governs there is the law of the jungle instead of order. In this environment, what will happen if we succeed in decapitating them?"
"Ling'ao Island will enter a period of chaos in the next few years. Anyone who has the strength under Taoist Wutong will rise up and fight for power. Then, they will decide a new island owner, a new Taoist Wutong."
"Because we don't have a navy, we can only watch all this happen. If the new Taoist Wutong doesn't do what we want, maybe we will launch a second beheading operation. Then, there will be a second beheading operation on Ling'ao Island.
Three Wutong Taoists, the East China Sea and the South China Sea are still not ours."
"I think that such a beheading operation is not what I want, and it should not be what the True Master Hall wants. The disciples think that beheading operations can be carried out, but not now, only when we have the strength to establish an orderly sea.
It is necessary to put this plan on the agenda. And now, the existence of Taoist Wutong is the best excuse for us to establish a navy, and it is also the best reason for us to establish a Taoist order island by island. From this perspective, I
I don’t even want him to die early.”
Xu Yun'ao fell into thinking for a long time and said to Zhao Ran: "I hope so. Zhi Ran will go back first. You have been very busy in the past two years. Take this opportunity to take a good rest for a few days."
The six Taoist villas by the lake were quickly filled up. Following Xu Yun'ao was Duanmu Changzhen. He was Rong Niang's father, so he naturally had to come over.
Coming with Duanmu Changzhen was Yang Yunmeng, the real person sitting in the Qifu Pavilion. She was unanimously elected by both families to be the host of the celebration.
Then came Chisongzi Zhenren and Longgu Granny, who came to congratulate on behalf of the Wudang Yinxian Sect and also sent congratulatory gifts as part of the in-laws.
Such a lively celebration is indispensable for Hong Zesou. Zhao Ran not only invited him to come to watch the ceremony in the invitation, but also assigned him a job to give a lecture to the spirit demons of the Junshan family at Longevity Villa.
Hong Zesou prepared for this for half a month, and then came to Maharaja Mountain with his sons and daughters. After moving into the lakeside villa, he stayed behind closed doors and carefully thought about preparing lessons.
When the Lord of Hongze came to Sichuan, he must inform the Lord of Qingshan. Zhao Ran also prepared an invitation for Qingjun. However, Qingjun was not interested in the ceremony and concentrated on training "Xiao Di Langjun", so he only sent one.
I sent you the congratulatory gifts, and then invited Hong Zesou to go to Daqing Mountain to sit for a few days after the ceremony.
What Zhao Ran didn't expect the most was that Master Zhou was also invited, which made Zhao Ran a little overwhelmed for a while. With her arrival, all six Taoist villas by the lake were occupied.
Fortunately, Zhao Ran is the groom, so he doesn't have to accompany him all the time, otherwise he would be really busy.