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Chapter 2559 Merchant Alliance Reinforcements (First Update, Requesting Guaranteed Monthly Tickets)

Tianli Zhenzun used to be very poor and had been at odds with the Pixiu for many years, resulting in significant losses.

Fortunately, when Teng Xi Zhenzun perished a few years ago, he swallowed up a batch of the other party's industries, making a fortune and improving his economic situation.

Moreover, it is said that he has earned quite a bit of money in the other world over the years, so the cost of modifying the spiritual veins should not be a problem.

As for being distracted by the impact... well, life always needs some hope, otherwise you'll feel lost.

Now, Tianli's subordinates have been mostly relocated to the periphery of the spiritual vein, and no one is allowed to observe the transformation of the core area.

As for the communication between the three True Venerables, it is impossible for those below the True Venerable level to sense it, so there is no need to worry too much.

Jing Yuexin should have about fifteen years before she officially goes into seclusion; too early or too late is not a good time.

There is plenty of time to design a retreat site now; it's just a matter of making calculations from multiple perspectives.

Qu Jianlei and his companion were even able to take a break.

On this day, the two were meditating when suddenly their eyebrows lifted and they both opened their eyes.

Before long, Tianli Zhenzun's divine sense transmitted over, "Interesting. My people have learned some news, the Hundred Friends Merchant Alliance is truly..."

The next moment, Qu Jianlei and the other person confirmed the news and exchanged a glance.

"The reinforcements from the Business Alliance have finally arrived," Qu Jianlei said calmly, as he had expected this.

He even sounded a bit sarcastic, "Heh, it's been almost four years since you came, and it's nothing special."

Han Li shook his head. "But this way of doing things is quite disgusting."

Houde certainly wouldn't pay five times the compensation, but there's no reason for Qu Zhenzun to pay it either.
"It's just kidnapping," Qu Jianlei said casually. To be honest, he wasn't surprised that the other party had done such a thing.

"They're trying to isolate us, and hopefully make us public enemies of the virtuous cultivators."

However, turning them into public enemies would be extremely difficult.

It's clear now how wise it was for the two of them to force other True Venerables to take sides over the past few years.

Although it did make many True Venerables uncomfortable and led to a negative impression among many cultivators, it partially affected the reputations of the two.

But Qu Jianlei has no regrets. After all this trouble, he finally put an end to the idea of ​​many people sitting on the fence.

He was fearless in any major battle, but he disliked being watched by others, especially when many gazes were of dubious intent.

Some people are just there to watch the show, which will annoy him, not to mention the possibility of a sudden sneak attack.

"Tch, it's because they don't dare to enter Houde," Han Li sneered, "forcing the two of us to go out and solve the problem."

Tianli Zhenzun appeared, "Why should we give in to their wishes? We're not going out. Let Lingyun Sect handle it."

This is the most normal reaction. It's not about "someone else will hold up the sky if it falls down," but rather that this kind of order should be upheld by the highest authority.

Someone has threatened the safety of accessing other worlds... and even entering and exiting the void. This is a provocation against the entire Houde.

As for the cause, that's not important. The main thing is the nature of this behavior, which is directed at the entire realm!
However, neither Qu Jianlei nor Han Li responded to this.

After a while, Han Li finally spoke up, "We need to contact Bei Liu!"

Bei Liu is the only remaining True Venerable of the Merchant Alliance. His actions... are, to be honest, quite interesting.

Although Qu Jianlei and Han Li's actions over the past few years have all been aimed at the Business Alliance, this person doesn't care at all.

He hid outside the void passage, frequently sending messages through others, hoping to gain the two's forgiveness.

At first, they thought it was just some kind of trouble and couldn't be bothered to pay any attention.

He kept contacting them relentlessly and continued to leak information about the business alliance.

This information wasn't particularly confidential; it was mostly about organizational structure, so the leak wasn't considered serious.

However, for cultivators with profound virtue, the Hundred Friends Alliance is an outside force, and they are basically completely in the dark about relevant information.

Later, Qu Jianlei did some divination and found that what this person said was true, and that he himself had no hostility.

Then the two sides established contact, and even met once in between—Bei Liu came in a clone, but it was still quite rare.

He explained his situation, stating that all he wanted was to avoid being drawn into future battles.

In return, he could provide some information about the business alliance, but he emphasized that it couldn't be confidential; it would just be ordinary information.

Bei Liu stated that he has his own principles and hopes the other party can understand.

He avoided battle not because he was afraid of death, but because he felt it was not worth it to participate in the fight due to some foolish decisions.

His attitude displeased Han Li, who felt that the other party was clearly afraid of death, yet he was still being so pretentious and whiny.

However, Qu Jianlei could accept it, and even appreciated it a little. People in the world are often not in control of their own destiny, and it is already very difficult to stick to one's bottom line.

After the two sides agreed on these matters, they didn't have much contact afterward; a little tacit understanding was enough.

Han Li suggested contacting Bei Liu, but Qu Jianlei hesitated for a moment, then shook his head. "There's no need, there are some things he can't possibly tell us."

He could truly understand Bei Liu's feelings; Bei Liu was someone who was willing to give up, but still had some principles.

Expecting the other side to betray specific information about reinforcements is basically out of the question, and there's no need to make things difficult for them.

Han Li glanced at him upon hearing this, "Then why should we let him go? When it's time to step in, he has to step in!"

Qu Jianlei smiled and said, "Do you really think we're that lacking in information about him?"

Han Li, who was easily swayed, nodded in agreement. "That's true, but... perhaps we should wait and see Ling Yun's reaction?"

“I don’t think it’s really necessary,” Qu Jianlei said after a moment of thought. “In the end, it’s our own doing that caused this.”

From the perspective of rights and responsibilities, this matter should be resolved by Lingyun Sect, since only they can represent Houde.

However, Qu Jianlei's personality is such that he takes responsibility for his own actions and is not used to shirking responsibility.

Moreover, Baiqiao, the current head of Lingyun, is extremely cunning. Letting him handle things might not be as easy as it seems.

Han Li was somewhat taken aback upon hearing this. "This is coercion against the entire Houde Group. Although we are not afraid, there is no need for us to put up a fight, is there?"

Qu Jianlei sighed softly, then shook his head. "A man should have things he will not do, and things he must do."

"If anything happens to me, could you please look after the rest of the team... Of course, don't push yourself too hard."

Upon hearing this, Han Li's face immediately darkened. "Damn it, what kind of talk is that? Do you think I'm afraid of dying?"

“To be honest,” Qu Jianlei said calmly, “it was all my own doing, it’s because I don’t have a fifth-order spiritual vein…”

"You've helped me to this extent, far exceeding the scope of a Daoist couple. If you help me any further, it will turn a great favor into enmity!"

"Screw turning a great favor into enmity," Han Li rolled her eyes. "What are you really thinking?"

"It's hard to sheath the sword in shame," Qu Jianlei said with a helpless sigh, spreading his hands. "We forced so many True Venerables before, all because of righteousness."

"Now that the real test has begun, instead of hiding in the back... You can retreat, but I can't afford to stay."

That's really the truth. Everything has a cause and effect. When he was forcing other True Venerables, wasn't he also forcing himself?

He didn't think that much about it back then, but now, with all the cause and effect involved, he'll accept it as it comes.

"What kind of talk is that?" Han Li was furious upon hearing this. "You can't stand it, so you're saying I have a thicker skin than you?"

"Cause and effect!" Qu Jianlei rolled his eyes, both amused and exasperated. "I mean, the cause and effect of the fifth-order spiritual vein is not yours!"

"I see," Han Li said, relieved, but then a hint of suspicion arose in his eyes. "Why do I feel like you have other ideas?"

"What else could I be thinking?" Qu Jianlei rolled his eyes at him. "I'm going to take a gamble. I'm leaving the rear to you because I trust you."

“No,” Han Li shook his head, speaking thoughtfully, “you’re hiding something from me!”

The True Venerable's senses are naturally very sharp. After working together for so long, how could he not sense them?

“He’s not too stupid,” a divine sense drifted over, followed by a figure appearing. “He’s already entrusted his affairs after death, what do you think he’s thinking?”

"Why are you everywhere!" Han Li's face darkened upon seeing the newcomer, then he paused, startled, "The Venerable One?"

But then, he narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "What happens after this? Baiqiao, you'd better explain yourself clearly, or else... you know what will happen!"

Baiqiao completely ignored his threat, "Qu Zhenzun has always been good at adapting to changing circumstances, Han Li, don't you know that?"

"This time he didn't even consider using Lingyun's power. Don't you think something's a bit off?"

"This..." Han Li was genuinely a little surprised by this question.

He always prided himself on being exceptionally shrewd, but this problem had many possibilities, and he couldn't make an accurate judgment instantly.

Fortunately, he was quick-witted and knew how cunning Baiqiao was. "Speak your mind, or leave!"

"Qu Zhenzun is a responsible person," Baiqiao said calmly. "I admire his willingness to bear the consequences alone!"

Han Li's face darkened upon hearing this. "Three sentences? I'll only allow you to say three more sentences at most!"

“He’s too decisive,” Baiqiao said, holding up a finger.

Then he held up a second finger. "So he actually intended to cut ties with Ling Yun, you don't deny that, do you?"

After waiting a few moments and seeing that the other party did not react, he raised his third finger and spoke slowly.

"After this battle, regardless of the outcome, there is a high probability that he will leave Houde!"

Han Li remained silent for a long time before letting out a cold snort, "You're really cunning. Even if he wins, he'll leave?"

"What's impossible about that?" Baiqiao replied dismissively. "If he wins, it will probably be a Pyrrhic victory, right?"

"Given Qu Zhenzun's pride, can he swallow this insult? Once he recovers, he will surely take the initiative to seek revenge!"

Han Li blinked twice more, then laughed, "That's certainly possible, but the problem is... you're using a fallacy!"

"Going to other cultivation worlds to seek revenge, is that considered leaving Houde? Baiqiao, Baiqiao, your skin is truly thick!"

(End of this chapter)