Chapter 510: Scheming, Calculations, and Confrontation (Part 2)

Chapter 510: Scheming, Calculations, and Confrontation (Part 2)

Obviously, this examination is still ongoing."

"In other words, we're still waiting for the results."

"If we say that... Night Demon's current standing in Vice Sect Master Yan's eyes is getting better and better, and it all depends on the score he gets in this examination."

"As for the rest, there's nothing to say. There's no specific arrangement either."

Yin Shen Gong frowned, "As I keep reporting, Vice Sect Master Yan has been contacting me more and more, and his tone with me is gradually becoming more like how he speaks to a trusted aide... But he himself probably hasn't realized it. I also need to be careful..."

"But no matter what, I, Yin Shen Gong, am now a recognized figure in Vice Sect Master Yan's eyes, even if it's because of my disciple's light."

After understanding everything clearly, Yin Shen Gong began replying to Fang Che.

"Stay calm and don't rush to report. The Black Tiger Gang's matter seems to be over for now, but we must be prepared for retaliation. It's not completely settled yet, and you must keep that in mind."

"After these few things are done, then report. There's no need to go into every little detail."

"The world is inherently impure..."

"Your public image is good..."

After conveying the Vice Sect Master's evaluation, Yin Shen Gong began to suggest a reminder and give a hint.

"These matters, the Sect Master will give you the message, but whether you can handle it after receiving it is also a test, and even more so, a contest. As for what this contest is, you must know in your heart,

You must, must have a clear understanding!"

This sentence was deliberately emphasized.

He's sure Fang Che can understand.

"You should know that these matters, though they seem small, have far-reaching implications. They greatly influence your future!"

"Night Meng's matter can be set aside. As for Tianxia Escort Agency's issue, there's no need to worry for now. Solemn Righteous Sect's patrol can also be ignored for the time being. Focus on handling the Black Tiger Gang, Green Dragon Gang, and investigating the Divine Weasel Sect."

Lastly, "In the future, act with grandeur. Money and wealth are external things! Be grand! Be grand!"

He repeated 'be grand' three times.

Then Yin Shen Gong began dealing with matters within his sect. Recently, the southeast was in turmoil, and Solemn Righteous Sect took the opportunity to expand, deploying all their elite forces and growing rapidly.

Almost all the capable personnel were sent out, with Qian Buduo and Zhou Dunlin constantly on the move.

Now, the focus has shifted to settling the expanded forces into various cities, blending them into the sea of people.

Mu Lin Yuan and Yin Shen Gong were stationed at the main headquarters. Firstly, Mu Lin Yuan was on the verge of a breakthrough, and secondly, Yin Shen Gong also needed someone to chat and discuss with... to show off a bit.

After his breakthrough, Mu Lin Yuan couldn't help but show off and be arrogant in front of Yin Shen Gong, which was truly unbearable.

Unfortunately, he didn't have anything to show off about. This feeling... was like being on the brink of death.

He had asked multiple times to go out and handle matters.

But Yin Shen Gong firmly refused.

"Your role is crucial! You can't leave!"

Mu Lin Yuan couldn't help but feel powerless to respond to this statement.

What role?

You're just keeping me here to torture me!

Yin Shen Gong was now showing off everything!

Especially in the past few days, people from Vice Sect Master Bai Jing's side had also started contacting him frequently, expressing their faction's high regard for Yin Shen Gong...

Yin Shen Gong's arrogance had gone beyond the sky!

"Old Mu, let me tell you, this fucking... I've truly risen now. Those dogs who used to ignore me are now flattering me."

"How does that saying go? When the sun sets in the west, don't accompany me, and when it rises in the east, I'll be out of your league..."

Yin Shen Gong stood in front of Mu Lin Yuan with his hands behind his back, tilting his head and pacing.

Mu Lin Yuan was almost driven mad, finally blurting out, "If I had such a disciple, I could do it too!"

Yin Shen Gong turned, "Hehe, then go find one quickly."

Where should I find one?

Mu Lin Yuan turned away, not wanting to speak, but then an idea came to him, and his eyes lit up, "Sect Master, has your advanced version of the Blood Spirit Seven Swords reached the Coalesced Aura stage? A few days ago, I saw that you were already very skilled. Night Demon's practice definitely can't compare to yours."

Action: "I want to have a disciple like that too!"

Yin Shen Gong's face darkened.

His face stiffened, and his eyes stared at Mu Lin Yuan. With a sinister smile, he said, "Old Mu, I remember you just broke through, and your strength has greatly improved. Come, come, come, let the Sect Master spar with you to help you consolidate your skills..."

"Sect Master, I was wrong..."

"Get out! Old man!"

...

Fang Che received a scolding, but it also put his mind at ease.

Everything was normal.

Then, they began to consider how to deal with the Spring Pavilion.

They couldn't eliminate them entirely, but they had to take action.

Among the recently captured individuals were members of the Green Dragon Gang. And these underlings were connected to the Spring Pavilion.

This was an unavoidable connection.

The four of them gathered, meticulously planning every detail.

On the other side, at the Southeast Headquarters of the Solemn Righteous Sect, Feng Yun had already been in meetings for several days.

All kinds of intelligence were gathered, and the more Feng Yun looked, the more peculiar it seemed.

"Currently, the Southeast seems chaotic, but it's merely internal turmoil within the Protectors. Our Southeast headquarters are fundamentally not affected. Under our orders, they abandoned their original positions, and some even changed their functions. The possibility of them being discovered in a short time is not high."

"So how did the Black Tiger Gang get exposed?"

Feng Yun couldn't fathom the reason.

The information on the Black Tiger Gang, along with all the actions of the Protectors' Southeast Headquarters during this period, when stacked together, was over two feet thick. Feng Yun had meticulously studied these documents numerous times.

Flipping through them repeatedly, some pages were even curled from his handling.

He couldn't find any flaws or loopholes!

If there were no flaws, and the Black Tiger Gang was captured in such a mysterious manner, then there must be a problem.

But where was the problem?

After such a long time, Feng Yun had even investigated the possibility of internal traitors.

Then, he once again ruled out the possibility of betrayal or mutiny.

"If the Protectors' Southeast Headquarters had already obtained information about the Black Tiger Gang, they wouldn't have waited until now. If they were discovered due to abducting women and got caught by chance... But where is this trigger?"

"I've never heard of the Protectors taking action for this reason."

"It can't be that the bastards from the Black Tiger Gang turned themselves in, right?"

Feng Yun gathered all the information and analyzed every detail, front to back. Surprisingly, he reached a bizarre conclusion: For such an incredible capture, aside from the Black Tiger Gang turning themselves in, it was impossible for any other scenario to occur!

This was so damn frustrating.

Those bastards from the Black Tiger Gang wouldn't have turned themselves in unless they were brain-dead!

Wasn't this an insult to their intelligence?

"Wu Xiang, do you really have nothing to say about the Black Tiger Gang?"

Feng Yun was extremely dissatisfied with Wu Xiang, the former Chief of the Southeast Headquarters.

How dare you be the Chief with such incompetence?

Under your command, the Black Tiger Gang was completely wiped out, and you have the face to say you didn't know!

"I truly don't know..." Wu Xiang trembled.

Although it was hard to justify, Wu Xiang felt genuinely wronged in this matter.

"Young Master Yun, you really can't blame me for this. The Black Tiger Gang had no abilities, and for so many years, they haven't developed much or achieved anything significant... But that Black Tiger Gang... they just don't listen to orders..."

"They truly don't listen to orders, Young Master Yun."

Wu Xiang didn't want to speak, but he was facing the eldest young master of the Feng family. Was he asking for trouble?

But now, he was truly forced into a corner.

How dare you question me, Feng Yun? Don't you know how the Feng family operates? This is too much!

Seeing Wu Xiang's demeanor, Feng Yun knew what he was about to say, and he couldn't help but feel annoyed.

"I know what you mean. You're trying to say that this is the Feng family's power, and they don't listen to orders, and your commands are ineffective, right?" Feng Yun said calmly.

Wu Xiang remained silent.

If you know everything, why ask me to speak?

"On your territory, they don't they listen to your commands? As a leader, do you suspect someone backing them? Where is your ability? If the Southeast Headquarters has backing and doesn't follow orders, will you just stand idly by?"

Feng Yun slammed his hand on the table, his gaze stern.

Wu Xiang hung his head in defeat: "Please punish me, Young Master Yun."

Feng Yun sighed, waved his hand, and then continued studying the documents.

After a long while, he closed the documents, stood up, and walked to the window, gazing at the scenery outside.

This office was on the upper floor and located at the mountain's peak.

Opening the window, he was greeted by an endless mountain view.

This was specially constructed after Feng Yun's arrival.

Feng Yi and Feng Er stood silently beside him, like two shadows.

Looking out the window, Feng Yun exhaled and said calmly, "You said... Dong Fang Military Strategist, if he encountered such a perplexing situation, what would he do?"

Feng Yi and Feng Er, knowing their place, shook their heads, "We don't know."

"It's said that Dong Fang Military Strategist's office is similar to this one. Whenever he's troubled, he looks at the scenery from the window."

Feng Yun felt the mountain breeze, and his mind gradually cleared.

"This is the first time I've encountered such a perplexing situation. Without any reason, a gang was eliminated, and I can't even find a cause."

"According to the family records, the two people in charge over there were greedy, but they also worked for the family's interests. They were cautious, cutting off the Southeast Headquarters' orders and hiding the Black Tiger Gang meticulously... They were quite cautious, even to the point of being timid. Logically, such a mistake shouldn't have happened."

"I've also seen the family records. The Black Tiger Gang, on average, could contribute twenty billion and a large number of other resources to the family annually. This is not a small amount."

"Nothing happened for so many years, but as soon as Fang Che went over, an incident occurred?" Feng Yun said calmly, "Fang Che is indeed talented, but he's not that talented yet!"

"If Dong Fang Military Strategist encountered this, what would he do?"

Feng Yi and Feng Er were clear about their positions. Whenever the young master spoke to himself, they only needed to stand silently like wooden posts.

Feng Yun furrowed his brows, "The subordinate sects, the subordinate sects... the Life and Death Patrol Team... Tch, Dong Fang Military Strategist's trial this time is quite bold."

"If I respond with great force, it would show my incompetence, Feng Yun. Moreover, if it exceeds their tolerance, Dong Fang Military Strategist might start to suppress me with his thunderous might.

And now I can't afford to provoke the wrath of the Dong Fang Military Strategist."

"If I were to mobilize my forces and provoke them, attracting the Dong Fang Military Strategist's retaliation, and ultimately leading to my failure in the Southeast, I'm afraid my achievements in this life would come to an end."

"So, the Dong Fang Military Strategist has me in his sights, and I dare not act recklessly."

"If I want to respond to Fang Che's Life and Death Patrol Team, I must use means that aren't too excessive to deal with them, and even then, it must be within the Dong Fang Military Strategist's acceptable range."

"So, how should I respond?"

Feng Yun asked.

It must be said that Feng Yun's mind was exceptionally sharp. When faced with this perplexing case and the sudden emergence of the Life and Death Patrol Team in the Southeast, the first thing that came to his mind was Dong Fang San San's arrangement.

Even though he was completely unaware of Yan Nan's arrangements, he had a good grasp of Dong Fang San San's intentions for this trial team.

Although Dong Fang San San had never tried to hide anything, Feng Yun's ability to accurately understand her intentions was already extraordinary.

Moreover, his speculations were entirely correct.

The reason Dong Fang San San had placed a trial team like Fang Che's in the Southeast, under the watchful eye of Feng Yun, the first young master of the Only Righteous Sect, was that she was confident he wouldn't dare to make a move!

He could only respond to each move, and he wouldn't dare to kill even one of the eight members!

You can kill, but if you do, I'll ensure your future in the Only Righteous Sect is ruined! If you ever hope to become the Vice Sect Master, or even take a step further, it will never happen!

With all these constraints, Feng Yun didn't dare to make the slightest move.

"The Green Dragon Gang has already been evacuated at the first opportunity. Even with their intelligence and targets, they couldn't possibly achieve the same results as the Black Tiger Gang. At the very least, not a single high-ranking member will be captured..."

Feng Yun crossed his arms behind his back, deep in thought.

"This is the first mission for the Life and Death Patrol Team, and it's taking place in Donghu Zhou, one of the Protector's heavy cities."

"This should be a test for the Dong Fang Military Strategist to see how Fang Che's team performs. Moreover, if I'm not mistaken, the Dong Fang Military Strategist is also waiting to see how I respond."

Feng Yun's eyes lit up.

At no point had he ever been so certain that he had caught the attention of Dong Fang San San, and that his position was of great importance and highly valued.

"The Green Dragon Gang can be moved. But this Life and Death Patrol Team..."

He contemplated for a long time but ultimately decided not to take the risk.

Then he contacted his family, as he didn't have the communication methods of the Green Dragon Gang, not even at the Southeast headquarters. So, to command the Green Dragon Gang, he had to go through his family, who would then relay the orders.

Currently, the person who knew about the Green Dragon Gang's situation was already on their way.

But distant water couldn't quench the nearby thirst.

"Give me more specific information about the Green Dragon Gang's operations."

"I'll use the Green Dragon Gang to spar with you."

Feng Yun's eyes flashed, and he said, "Send out the order: all informants in Donghu Zhou are to remain silent and not take any action."

"All subordinate sects are to remain silent, focus on rebuilding channels, abandon their original methods of operation, and primarily go into hiding. No action is to be taken! A monthly check-in is sufficient."

"All sect headquarters are to continuously repair the Guardian Sect Array. For now, aside from accepting new members and covertly setting up operations, all other actions are to cease."

"Have the members of the Southeast's secret department come to see me."

Feng Yun frowned.

"Are all the sects going to remain inactive? Are they only focusing on self-improvement?"

Feng Yi was a bit puzzled.

"They can't act."

Feng Yun smiled bitterly, "You haven't grasped the situation clearly; because of this Life and Death Patrol Team, the Dong Fang Military Strategist's attention is currently focused on the Southeast! He won't allow any problems with this trial team."

"Once we act too frequently or too sensitively in the Southeast, we'll immediately face a fierce retaliation!"

"This is the Dong Fang Military Strategist's trial team and his genius plan. On the surface, it may seem like just a small team, but with eight geniuses gathered together, including important figures like Feng Xiang Dong, it's not a trivial matter!"

"This is also a warning to me! Placing these eight people in the Southeast, under my watch, is like the Dong Fang Military Strategist telling me something."

Feng Yun smiled bitterly.

"Hmm... what is the Dong Fang Military Strategist trying to tell you?"

Feng Yi scratched his head, confused. What did he say? I've been following you, but I didn't hear anything.

"The Dong Fang Military Strategist is telling me: Dare to make a move, and you'll see!"

Feng Yun sighed, "That's what he's saying to me through this situation!"

Feng Yi and Feng Er were left dumbfounded.

I can only say that our intelligence is too low, and we didn't understand anything...

Before long, the leader of the secret department arrived.

"Prepare a small, elite team from the secret department, three to five people will suffice."

Feng Yun said, "Keep them on standby in the General Affairs Hall, ready to deploy at any time."

"Yes, sir."

Feng Yun thought for a moment and continued, "Order the Southwest and South teams to take some action. There's the Dong family in the South... consider taking action against their periphery. As a Tier Three Family, they can't be eliminated directly."

"Additionally, bring me the Fang family's information from Biwave City."

Feng Yun instructed.

"Biwave City belongs to the Southeast," Feng Yi reminded him.

"I have no other intentions. I won't act against them now."

Feng Yun said calmly, "But I must first grasp their information! As Fang Che's family, they must be taken seriously. In a critical moment, I'll use this connection to capture him!"

"Yes, sir."

"Since everything is already in place here... bring me the family information of Qiu Yun Shang, Mo Gan Yun, Feng Xiang Dong, Yu Zhong Ge, and Jing Shuanggao. These are all extremely important pieces of information. Even if they're not needed now, they will definitely be of utmost importance in the future!"

"Young Master, I have the information on the Wind, Rain, and Snow trio here."

"I want the key information about these three families surrounding the three members of the Life and Death Patrol Team. Do you understand? I want the information centered around Feng Xiang Dong, Yu Zhong Ge, and Mo Gan Yun. This type of information!"

"The same goes for the family information of the other team members."

"I have a feeling that these eight people will become a sword in the Dong Fang Military Strategist's hand! The Southeast is just the beginning for them!"

Feng Yun's eyes sparkled as he pondered.

"The family has sent news that Xiao Han is currently working on the Lady Alliance?"

Feng Yun frowned and asked calmly.

Feng Yi and Feng Er were both stunned for a moment, never expecting Feng Yun to suddenly shift his focus from the geniuses he was protecting to Yan Nan.

Feng Yun's eyes darkened as he spoke, "You said... she's establishing her own faction, gathering a team, but who is her target?"

Feng Yi and Feng Er remained silent.

"Besides me, there's no one else."

Feng Yun smiled faintly, "Isn't Feng Xing also forming his own little group?"

"Young Master Yun, Xing Er... he wouldn't dare compete with you." Feng Yi hesitated.

Feng Yun said calmly, "Feng Xing, I hope he doesn't challenge me. But human nature is such; once they have strength, they can't bear to be beneath others. This person, even if he's a brother, let alone a father... it's impossible!"

"Feng Xing is different from Feng Yue and Feng Xue. Feng Xue has no ambition at all, and she can be the best support for us three men. Whoever she takes a liking to will be their greatest support, but also the greatest obstacle when it comes to choosing between family. This girl's nature doesn't seem like someone from our Only Righteous Sect."

"Feng Yue is currently swaying between three sides. He's the youngest, and on one hand, he wants to do things on his own, but on the other, he wants to follow me, and there's also the fact that he can't let go of his second brother. So, Feng Yue's future achievements will be limited, too indecisive to accomplish great things."

"So, the future of the Feng family is a contest between me and the second brother. No matter how beautifully he speaks, I saw through his heart when he was five years old!"

Feng Yun spoke calmly, "If I win, I can keep him and let him live a carefree life. But if he wins, I'm as good as dead."

"This is Feng Xing!"

At these words, neither Feng Yi nor Feng Er dared to speak.

"Besides, there's Chen Yun. This person has his own team, and it's already formed. But he's stubborn and self-willed, only capable of taking the easy path and not fighting when he's at a disadvantage. Moreover, he's jealous and competitive, always wanting to outshine everyone. He's outwardly tolerant but inwardly cautious, outwardly strong but inwardly weak. If he keeps winning, he'll indeed develop an unstoppable winning streak. However, if he's struck down when he's at his peak, he'll immediately crumble!... So... he's not much of a threat. I just need to wait for him to build up his momentum and then strike him down."

"But his brother, Chen Yin, is a rare talent. So, when it comes to the Chen family, we must be cautious about one thing: once Chen Yun is defeated by me, we must not let Chen Yin take over his brother's position! Otherwise... it will cause endless trouble."

"Bi Feng, Wu Di, Bai Ye, and others... although they have their own groups, they are only for self-preservation. They are the future teams, but they don't have such grand ambitions."

"So, the future contest within the Only Righteous Sect is between me, Feng Xing, Yan Beihan, and Chen Yin for the top spot!"

Feng Yun took a deep breath and said, "Chen Yin started late, and he may not have a chance. Feng Xing has always been suppressed by me, and before his wings are fully developed, he won't dare to do anything. Now, my opponent is also just one person!"

"Yan Beihan."

Saying this, even Feng Yun felt a toothache.

He sighed softly.

"Young Master, Yan Da Miss is, after all, a woman." Feng Yi reminded him.

"You don't understand."

Feng Yun hummed, "Which man doesn't have ambition? That's why they don't easily form alliances. As for women, they're actually smarter. Take Chen Xue, Feng Xue, and Bi Yunyan, for example... they all know that no matter what, they won't become the leader, so they're very obedient."

"But precisely because they're obedient, they can get along with Yan Beihan. Yan Beihan can gather the strength of all the women in the Only Righteous Sect, but I, among the younger generation of men, can't even unite a third of them."

"This is a huge gap!"

"Women's strength may seem weak on the surface, but when they unite, the energy they can unleash is astonishing! If Yan Beihan can truly integrate the strength of all these women, even if the Sect Master comes out of seclusion, he'll have to look at her with new respect."

"It's terrifying, and we can't take it lightly!"

Feng Yun narrowed his eyes, gazing into the distance as if he could see Yan Beihan's cold and frosty face.

"But the only one who can match Yan Da Miss is you, Young Master. If you could become family..."

Feng Yi tentatively spoke.

"Hahaha..."

Feng Yun laughed strangely, "How did you come up with such an idea?"

"Isn't it so?"

"Absolutely not."

Feng Yun said, "No matter who Yan Vice Sect Master marries, she must be the dominant one. Otherwise, Yan Vice Sect Master won't agree!"

"So, even if I marry a pig... I won't marry Yan Beihan."

Feng Yi and Feng Er shuddered and lowered their heads.

Young Master Yun's words were harsh.

Marrying a pig instead of Yan Beihan...

If these words got out, Young Master might be eaten alive by Yan Vice Sect Master.

Feng Yun said, "What's with those expressions? If Yan Beihan marries me, her only purpose would be to kill me. She'd have a child with me, then get rid of me, and both our factions would be united, directly achieving unification. Can't you even think of this?"

Feng Er coughed and said, "A harmonious marriage, growing old together, is also a great possibility."

Feng Yun smiled faintly, "You can think that way, but in my position, how dare I be so naive?"

"Yan Beihan carries countless lives on her shoulders, and I carry even more than her!"

Feng Yun thought for a moment and said, "Yan Beihan is forming her team, and at this very moment, the Eastern Military Advisor is also forming this Life and Death Patrol Team."

"Yan Beihan's target is directed at me. But this Life and Death Patrol Team... is directly aimed at me!"

"Huh?"

This chapter requires careful analysis.

The schemes and calculations are quite intricate.

Although it's not perfect, this is the most mentally exhausting chapter I've written recently.

If you're interested, feel free to analyze it as well. After all, one person has limitations, and many minds are better than one.

Of course, if after reading, you say, "This is so awesome!"

I'll just humbly accept your praise...

(End of Chapter)

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