Lin Dongjiu was completely defeated. He had prepared a bag of sensational words but didn't say them out in the end.

He coughed and said, "Xiaodie, we'll talk about what I promised you later. You take good care of yourself. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first!"

After that, Lin Dong fled away as if running away, leaving only a series of laughter like silver bells in the room.

Lin Dongjiu returned outside the house and said goodbye to Hong Yun and Yin Shang.

He didn't stop all the way down the mountain, and his relaxed expression just now disappeared in an instant when no one was around, and became extremely gloomy.

The situation in Lingyun Kingdom changed dramatically. King Gongsheng ascended the throne on the 10th, and all plans were disrupted...

Lin Dongjiu was more anxious than anyone else, but he didn't want to infect the people around him with this heavy atmosphere, so he smiled at everyone, as if what was happening now had nothing to do with him.

However, Lin Dongjiu also understood in his heart how could Die Huanyi and his master not understand his current mood.

It's just that they seemed to have discussed it in advance. Everyone, including himself, deliberately did not talk about any topics related to Lingyun Country when chatting.

Even when Die Huanyi suffered great humiliation last night, she was still teasing him intentionally by talking and laughing. How could he not see that Die Huanyi just wanted to make him feel lighter?

well...

Lin Dongjiu arrived at the foot of the mountain and found He Qing, Jiang Yunli and Ying Changsheng there.

Seeing Lin Dongjiu coming down the mountain, they all stepped forward to say hello.

"Brother! Junior Brother Lin!"

After asking about Lin Dongjiu's physical condition, He Qing said:

"Brother, the sect master asked us to come to you and told you to go directly to the sect leader's peak after you wake up."

"Um..."

Lin Dongjiu nodded and went with He Qing and the others.

No one spoke a word along the way. Lin Dongjiu saw that there was no disciple on the road, so he asked: "Where have all the disciples of our sect gone?"

He Qing replied: "They are all training in Wudao Square!"

Lin Dongjiu didn't ask any more questions. He knew the reason without even thinking about it. King Gongsheng destroyed Huoyang City, and his next target was probably Blackwater City. The Luoxia Sect would definitely send troops to attack King Gongsheng's army.

I'm afraid a war will break out soon...

After thinking for a while, Lin Dongjiu said again: "He Qing, how is the recent business situation of our Dan Pavilion?"

"Very bad."

He Qing said with a bitter face: "King Gongsheng has sealed off all the alchemy pavilions that we and Baicao Cao opened in the Imperial City, Yusheng City, Jilan City and Beiyu City. Now all the monks who buy elixirs have gathered in Heilongjiang.

Water City.

In addition, Baicao Cao was blocked by the army of King Gongsheng. The elixirs they processed could not be shipped out. Our store was almost out of stock. As a result, the monks who could not buy the elixirs now began to slander our elixir pavilion.

The most important thing is that many of them are member monks, and the elixirs they ordered in advance cannot be shipped on time. If this continues, it won't be long before the reputation of our Alchemy Pavilion will be completely ruined."

Lin Dongjiu scratched his hair and told He Qing:

"In this way, you first gather all the sect's inventory together and give priority to shipping to member monks.

Then we will release the new elixir we have developed, but the transaction method will be to exchange elixir for elixir, so let’s get through these few days first.”

He Qing nodded in agreement.

After several people arrived at the sect's main peak, Lin Dongjiu gave Jiang Yunli a storage ring and asked him to send it to Lei Guangzong immediately. He also gave He Qing a special task and asked him to go to the Dragon Burial Mountains. Finally, he asked Ying Changsheng to send Yuan

I just found him and went up the mountain alone.

...

Inside the meeting hall at the top of the sect leader's peak.

In addition to the sect masters and elders, those present were the Lord of Blackwater City, Leng Fei, the Lord of Huoyang City, Cen Tiancheng, and the Lord of Snowman City, Gou Rong.

The atmosphere in the hall was very heavy, and everyone's face was full of gloom, especially Cen Tiancheng, the lord of Huoyang City. His eyes were bloodshot, and his hair was draped behind his shoulders, looking down and out.

Lin Dongjiu walked into the hall, and everyone's eyes immediately fell on him.

Lin Dongjiu glanced around, then bowed and took a seat.

Without saying any more nonsense, Lin Dongjiu went straight to the topic and said:

"Sect Master, Elders, City Lords, the Demon Palace has taken action, and all our plans have been exposed. If we don't find a way to deal with it quickly, we may not be able to recover in ten days."

Everyone nodded, but no one spoke, and the atmosphere was terrifyingly heavy.

"Ahem!"

Subei coughed and spoke first:

"According to the information sent back by Elder Wu Zang, after King Gongsheng's army raided Baicao Cao, the two city lords of Jilan City and Beiyu City personally put pressure on Baicao Cao, demanding that Baicao Cao terminate all cooperation with our sect.

Although Baicao Cao has not expressed any attitude yet, the senior management of Baicao Cao must not know the pros and cons and are hesitating."

Lin Dongjiu interjected: "Baicao Cao knows, their chief disciple knows the Demon Palace's plan. If Baicao Cao hasn't expressed its attitude now, it only means that there is a spy among the top leaders of Baicao Cao who is disrupting the situation."

Su Bei frowned and said: "If Baicao Cao really bows to the Demon Palace, there will be some trouble. After King Gongsheng's army defeats Baicao Cao, it will inevitably march into Heishui City as quickly as possible. I'm afraid our preparations...

.”

Lin Dongjiu shook his head. He still believed in Xiaopang. With Xiaopang here, the sect master of Baicao Cao would not understand the principle of having an egg intact under the whole family. Therefore, King Gongsheng’s army should not march into Blackwater City so soon.

.

but...

Lin Dongjiu raised his head and asked: "Is there anything happening in Kunlun Sword Pavilion recently?"

"this..."

Su Bei stroked his beard, shook his head and said, "I didn't hear anything happened."

Lin Dongjiu suddenly had concerns in his heart and said:

"Everyone, the Demon Palace is full of tricks. We cannot focus entirely on King Gongsheng's army. Just because their army has not moved does not mean that the Demon Palace has no other means to deal with Blackwater City. We must not let down any vigilance at this time."

Leng Fei understood immediately, but his face was still heavy, and his voice was hoarse:

"Little prince, I understand what you are saying, but our forces in Blackwater City are weak. Even if King Gongsheng's army does not come, but Kunlun Sword Pavilion is sent to attack us secretly, Blackwater City may not be able to withstand it for long!"

Lin Dongjiu straightened his body, put his chin in his hands and said, "Brother Leng, don't worry, I have my own way to deal with it."

Leng Fei's eyes suddenly lit up and he said urgently: "Little prince, please speak!"

Lin Dongjiu did not directly tell the solution, but asked: "There should be many monks gathered in Blackwater City now, right?"

Leng Fei nodded and said: "Yes, the Alchemy Pavilions of Luoxia Sect and Baicao Cao in other places have been sealed by King Gongsheng. Those monks who want to buy low-priced elixirs can only come to Heishui City and Xueman City.

As for the inns in Blackwater City, they are full now, and the number of monks entering the city is still increasing."

"That'll be easy!"

Lin Dongjiu nodded slightly, stretched out two fingers and said: "If you want to defend Blackwater City, there are only two ways at the moment. One is to increase the number of troops, and the other is to set up a formation."

"If we want to increase our troops, the monks currently stranded in Blackwater City are ready-made troops. As long as we pay enough, we won't worry about them not being tempted.

Brother Leng, aren't these monks here to buy elixirs?

Then our Lingxue Dan Pavilion will take the lead. In addition to spiritual stones, all hired monks will also be given elixirs as rewards. We will expand a mercenary army as quickly as possible."

Lin Dongjiu looked at Elder Xu Ming: "As for the formation, Elder Xu Ming will take the lead, and we must also deploy a city-protecting formation as quickly as possible."

"And now it is different from the past. Our struggle with the Demon Palace has been brought to the surface. We no longer need to be as secretive as before. We can recruit more formation mages from the outside world with great fanfare to speed up the efficiency of the formation. I will also provide

Some formation materials."

Elder Xu Ming nodded, and Lin Dongjiu turned to look at Gou Rong, the lord of Xueman City:

"Similarly, City Lord Gou can also follow this plan."

Gou Rong smiled lightly and said: "Young prince, don't worry. I have a very good personal relationship with Liao Yin, the leader of the Piaomiao Immortal Sect. If Xueman City is in trouble, the Piaomiao Immortal Sect should be able to help immediately."

"But what the young prince needs to be wary of is that King Gongsheng is holding a military talisman, and the garrison city at the border has the largest number of troops and is far away. If King Gongsheng uses military talismans to recall the army from the garrison city, I am afraid it will be difficult for us to immediately

Respond."

Lin Dongjiu frowned and said: "The garrison city is in the northernmost part of Lingyun Kingdom. If King Gongsheng recalls the army from the garrison city, they will definitely pass by the Piaomiao Immortal Sect."

"Can Lord Gou City convince Sect Leader Liao Yin to let their Misty Immortal Sect help intercept the army guarding the city?"

Gou Rong looked troubled and said: "Piaomiao Immortal Sect is a branch of Piaomiao Immortal Pool. Qiu Qianbian should not dare to touch Piaomiao Immortal Sect easily."

"Similarly, with Liao Yin's aloof temperament, she should not interfere in the affairs of Lingyun Kingdom, so..."

"I see."

Lin Dongjiu rubbed his temples and said:

"However, we are too passive if we just defend blindly. We still need to take the initiative into our own hands, otherwise sooner or later Qiu Qianbian will break through all the defense lines."

Cen Tiancheng pondered for a moment and then spoke: "Little prince, do you think this is okay?"

"How about I lead my men and Lord Leng Fei to attack the imperial city at night and catch Qiu Qianbian by surprise!"

"Um..."
To be continued...