Faced with Yan Xuemin's question, Zeng Jiajindan calmly asked: Do you know the principles of cross-territorial investigation?
There is indeed a similar statement in Dongsheng Continent. To put it simply, it is somewhat similar to Blue Star's avoidance system.
However, here, there is only this statement, but the implementation is not very thorough.
Just like compared to local officials, floating officials have little sense of belonging to the local area and can easily cause criticism.
But if you want to execute it occasionally, it's really no problem.
Jindan from the Zeng family even asked disdainfully: Even if the Li family in Cuipingshan had this intention, would they come to investigate?
In fact, this is something that is obvious. Cuipingshan's best choice at the moment is to maintain the status quo as much as possible.
The presence of dormant hidden dragons like Hongye Ridge in their own territory is a headache for any force.
Yan Xuemin could barely accept this explanation. If he thought about it from his perspective, he also believed that Cuipingshan would not take any action.
So he reluctantly said that he could help send a message, but there was no guarantee that the other party would respond.
The Zeng family's Jindan hesitated and took out a jade slip. On it was a Jindan-level secret technique, indicating that this was his family's meeting gift.
Yan Xuemin was a little speechless when he saw this: It's a good idea to have this idea, but if you have to go around in a circle, isn't it sick?
The next day, Yan Xuemin took two real people from the Zeng family to visit the mountain and presented them with jade slips.
Hua Xiezi took a look at it and found that it was about the Soul Restriction. He didn't ask Wu Laoliu to evaluate it at all and directly summoned the boss.
Qu Jianlei floated over and looked through it and found that it turned out to be a secret technique to prevent soul searching.
He has wanted this kind of thing for a long time, but it is a pity that he has not come across it for many years of acquiring secret techniques.
Wu Laoliu once received a similar fragment of a scroll in the past, but it was only in the foundation building period and was of little use to the team.
Now this secret technique... Qu Jianlei's mind moved slightly, and then he nodded slowly, "Let them come in and talk."
The two golden elixirs of the Zeng family were notified and looked at each other helplessly: If we had known that this would work, why would we have been busy for so long?
The two of them still saw Hua Xiezi and Xiangxue.
However, Qu Jianlei sat far away on the mountainside and released his spiritual consciousness without any cover-up.
The first thing Zeng Family Jindan expressed was what he said yesterday, hoping to cooperate with Hongye Ridge to jointly develop the fourth-level spiritual veins.
Hua Xiezi refused without hesitation. She didn't think the Zeng family could provide any decent help.
We already have the art of earth veins, and the Zeng family is too far away, so it is not a local force at all.
The Zeng family said that the head of my family is a deacon of the alliance and can provide as much convenience as possible.
If there is a new leyline, any way you want to sell it can be endorsed by the Cultivator Alliance.
In particular, this is not the traditional sphere of influence of the Zeng family, so there are not many taboos when it comes to handling these matters.
Hua Scorpion has an instinctive aversion to rent-seeking for power, but it is about the future of the team, and she cannot refuse it outright.
She felt that her brain was a bit exhausted, so she gestured to Xiangxue.
Xiangxue said simply: We don’t want new practitioners to appear around us.
The reason is for no other reason than that I just want to be quiet. If it weren't for the sake of the jade slips, I wouldn't bother to tell you.
When Qu Jianlei heard this, he nodded slightly, "Sure enough, I finally embarked on the path of the Monroe Doctrine."
But this is not uncommon at all. Even a lonely wild ghost like Ke Liang Zhenxian has a buffer zone around the cave.
Hongye Ridge didn't pay attention to its surroundings before, because there were only scattered small forces, and they didn't want to be too high-profile.
Now that the strength displayed by our own side no longer allows for a low profile, it is time to create a buffer zone.
If the power is large enough, it is not surprising that such a request is made, but it would be surprising if it is not.
The Zeng Family Jindan made a new suggestion: Then, you can buy them all at a very low price.
When Xiangxue heard this, she was also puzzled - whether there would be practitioners around depends on the Yan family. What does it have to do with your Zeng family?
Is this because there is no sense of existence and you are forced to look for it?
She said very rudely: If you have anything to say, just say it directly, don't go around like this.
Faced with her aggressive attitude, Jin Dan of the Zeng family suddenly said something shocking.
"Does Fellow Snow Daoist know that Hongye Ridge is in danger?"
I'll go! Qu Jianlei couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth when he heard it: This episode... I'm familiar with it.
Aren’t those lobbyists in ancient China all in this tone? No matter how much they open their mouths, they will never stop talking if their words are not surprising!
Xiangxue was a little confused. It wasn't that she was not intelligent enough, but that the team's current situation was indeed a bit delicate.
So she nodded, "I would like to hear the details. I hope that the dignified Zeng family will not just make false threats!"
The logic of Zeng Family's Golden Pill is very clear and well-organized, "First of all, you took in Wu Minxi, a wanted criminal from Baiyao Valley..."
This was a cliché, and he didn't say much more. He just said that this person was not only involved in the Valley of Hundreds of Medicines, but also the Seven Stars Sect.
This is the second of the five visits. Previously, they arrested Li Yuqing in Fangshi of Qingyang Gate.
Although he sneaked in secretly and left quickly after he succeeded, it's hard to say what the Qingyang Clan would think.
Later, Hongyeling demanded compensation from the Li family and engaged in a fight, which obviously offended the Li family of Lingyin.
In addition, the relationship between the Nanwan Zhao family and Hongyeling is not very friendly.
There is also the relationship with the loose cultivators. True Immortal Xiaoyao has disappeared, and the real person has been banned. What will other loose cultivators think?
Then there is this fourth-level spiritual vein. When Hongyeling bought it, he obviously took advantage of it.
If they hadn't offended so many powerful forces, given their strength, others would probably turn a blind eye.
Among the twelve top powers, Hongye Ridge has difficulty dealing with the five, and the large number of casual cultivators are not on their side.
In this case, even if they paid the cost of purchasing the land, this fait accompli is not easily acquiesced.
As long as one company takes the lead, will the other companies sit back and watch?
Hongye Ridge is indeed not weak in strength, but it also has a huge benefit, which is placed in front of all the major forces: a fourth-level spiritual vein!
A mere spiritual vein is definitely not enough for five or more top forces to share the benefits.
But...it can be used to pay for other benefits, right? Just share it and eat it.
Xiangxue was silent after hearing this. After a while, she asked, "So, by cooperating with your Zeng family, we won't be in danger?"
"The Zeng family can become an ally of Hongye Ridge," Jindan of the Zeng family said without hesitation.
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He believed that Cuipingshan could not become a staunch supporter of Hongye Ridge, after all, the Lingyin family also had the surname Li.
Before the two lines of the Li family completely break up, it is impossible to openly support the enemies of the family.
But the Zeng family is different. As long as the Zeng family is willing to support Hongye Ridge, other forces will have to think carefully if they want to swarm in.
Jin Dan of the Zeng family said: Faced with the potential threat of the Tiger Men, all major forces will give priority to waiting and watching rather than mindlessly following the trend.
So at this juncture, the attitude of the Zeng family is very important.
He particularly emphasized, "Among your potential opponents, there are three out of five. It is very important to win the support of family forces."
There is no doubt that the Zeng family is one of the family forces that is qualified to join the game.
Xiangxue listened calmly, without any change in her expression.
But she was already a little panicked. The other party's analysis was very thorough, and the information was basically correct.
The only discrepancy is that the other party does not seem to understand that we have reached a reconciliation with True Immortal Ke Liang.
But this is not surprising. No one's information can cover all aspects, and it is normal to have some omissions.
Moreover, True Immortal Ke Liang is only one of the six majors of casual cultivators, and Xiaoyao also belongs to the same six majors. I am afraid that it cannot affect the resistance of casual cultivators.
According to common sense, she should ask at this moment: Why can we trust your Zeng family?
However, Xiangxue has presided over the operations of Yunwu Mountain for many years, so she still understands the negotiation skills.
Although she was a little dizzy after hearing it and was not sure what the other party's purpose was, she was very sure that she could not ask this question at this moment.
You must never put the initiative in negotiations into the hands of others.
So she nodded and asked calmly, "Then why did you stay outside the mountain for a long time instead of coming directly to worship the mountain?"
This is indeed a bit unreasonable. Since we want to cooperate, shouldn't we show sincerity first?
However, the answer from the Zeng family's golden elixir was very fruitful and utilitarian, "First we have to determine whether the earth veins are worth betting on."
"Secondly, since it is a negotiation, everyone wants to take the initiative. You must also know this very well."
Then you still have to go up the pole to give away jade slips? Xiangxue still doesn’t understand.
But the topic involved now was beyond her scope of authority, so she directly sent out her spiritual consciousness, "Boss?"
Alas, I still have little experience... Qu Jianlei sighed secretly, the other party frightened you with just a few words.
But this is understandable. Not everyone will be so sensitive to the overall situation.
At least when Qu Jianlei thought about it, he might not be able to appreciate the flavor of his other golden elixirs.
Since Yuanying needs to come forward, it is better for him to do it himself. Although Duogan and Jia Shuiqing are also very smart, they may not have a strong sense of the overall situation.
Then Qu Jianlei sent out his spiritual consciousness, "Does the Zeng family ultimately want us to give up protecting Wu Minxi?"
Did I say that? Jin Dan, who was talking to the Zeng family, was stunned, how did you get such a brain?
But he also had to admit that this was indeed a good way to break the situation.
As soon as Hongye Ridge made friends with Wu Minxi, the grievances with Baiyao Valley and Qixingmen disappeared instantly, and he could still get a bounty.
Once the pressure from these two gates was gone, the game of chess in Hongye Ridge came to life completely.
The conflicts between the Qingyangmen and the Zhao family in Nanwan were very small, and the grievances between the Li family in Lingyin were not that strong either.
However, this was not the purpose of his visit, so he stood up and bowed his hands respectfully.
"After seeing the Immortal, the Zeng family has no intention of suggesting this, but if we do, it will indeed help alleviate the situation."
This guy is really not that difficult to fight. Qu Jianlei nodded secretly in his heart. He has indeed learned the essence of a political strategist.
"It goes without saying that I, Hongye Ling, have no intention of handing anyone over."
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