School flower's personal master

Chapter 12809

Lin Yi pondered for a moment, then finally nodded slightly: "This idea is not bad, but we still need a specific plan. Since you proposed it, you should be in charge of it."

"Yes!"

Xiahou Ren lowered his head, his voice becoming even more submissive: "Your subordinate will certainly do his utmost to live up to your expectations, sir."

In the ensuing series of events, Xiahou Ren became increasingly active.

Every time he spoke, he managed to hit Lin Yi where it hurt. Even the most discerning eye had to admit that this person was indeed extremely capable.

He's not just good at understanding what his superiors want; the key is that he can actually solve problems.

No wonder he was able to sit in the position of president.

If it weren't for the extraordinary arrival of Shen Wudu, such a person would have thrived anywhere.

In contrast, Lu Jianxiong, while not exactly on the opposite side of Lin Yi, was meticulous in his work and seemed somewhat rigid in comparison.

After the meeting, it was clear to anyone with a discerning eye that Xiahou Ren had already taken the lead over Lu Jianxiong in the race to succeed him as president.

late at night.

Ten miles from the headquarters of the Demon Extermination Army lies a crater of ten thousand demons.

The so-called Ten Thousand Demon Pit is a place used to pile up the corpses of demons; all the demon corpses that headquarters has processed are here.

Over the years, the number of demon corpses piled up here has exceeded ten thousand, even more than a million!

Even after special treatment, demonic energy still remained on the corpse. Combined with the decay of the corpse, it merged into a thick wall of miasma, separating the inside from the outside into two separate worlds.

Strangely, while the perimeter of the Ten Thousand Demon Pit was foul-smelling, the interior was a hidden paradise, a wondrous place where the fragrance of ambergris filled the air, making one feel blissfully happy.

It is known as the Happy Tomb by the locals.

Furthermore, due to the existence of the miasma wall, which naturally isolates all divine consciousness, the Happy Tomb is naturally an excellent secret base.

Ordinary soldiers were not strong enough to get past the wall of miasma, so they dared not approach.

However, those powerful high-ranking officials would spend their free time at the Pleasure Tomb.

Inside the Happy Tomb, four high-ranking members of the Demon Extermination Army sat around a table, toasting and exchanging drinks.

The one with the highest status was none other than Xiahou Ren, who had shone brightly at the meeting.

After a few drinks, someone couldn't hold back any longer and started making sarcastic remarks.

"Brother Xiahou, you are in high spirits today. You have caught the eye of Lord Lin Yi, and the position of Grand Commander is rightfully yours."

"Everyone understands that people want to climb higher, but you can't use your brothers as a pledge of loyalty, can you?"

"That's right. Although Shen Wudu is a scoundrel, at least when he was in power, our Demon Extermination Army had the final say. What's the meaning of you bringing in the Heavenly Martial Hall now?"

The other three were all high-ranking officials with real power, and were staunch loyalists during Shen Wudu's time. In the past, they would never have bothered to sit at the same table with Xiahou Ren.

Times have changed. Although Lin Yi didn't intend to carry out a major purge of the top leadership, it's obvious to anyone with a brain that their future is bleak.

On the other hand, Xiahou Ren's meteoric rise to power is just around the corner after this meeting.

Xiahou Ren picked up his wine bowl, took a sip, and sighed, "You've all misunderstood me."

The high-ranking official named Zhao Lie across from them sneered, "It's just the few of us here, Brother Xiahou, there's no need for you to act innocent after getting such a good deal, is there?"

Xiahou Ren smiled bitterly and said, "Shen Wudu and I don't get along, but that's an internal matter for our Demon Extermination Army. No matter what, I won't let outsiders interfere!"

Zhao Lie and the other two exchanged bewildered glances: "Then why did you suggest letting the people from Tianwu Hall come in for rotational training? Isn't that like inviting a wolf into the house?"

"Do you really think it was my idea to suggest this?"

Xiahou Ren looked at the three of them.

The three of them were stunned: "Could it be that you were forced into this?"

Xiahou Ren said helplessly, "The Lord of Tianjun has made it clear. What can I do? Should I pretend to be deaf and dumb?"

"Even if I manage to fool him this time, won't he just find someone else to talk to?"

"Or do you think Lu Jianxiong is tougher than me and can stand his ground?"

Zhao Lie and the other two shook their heads repeatedly: "Old Lu definitely doesn't have that kind of courage."

During Shen Wudu's reign, Lu Jianxiong was able to maintain his position as the first deputy commander precisely because he was not tough enough.

This is a kind-hearted person who has no shortcomings in any aspect.

Xiahou sighed and said, "So, I have to take the blame. Otherwise, the person above will lose face and might cause some trouble."

Zhao Lie and the other two exchanged glances and frowned: "So, according to you, there's no room for maneuver in this matter? If the Heavenly Martial Hall really gets involved, we'll truly become servants from now on?"

Xiahou Ren waved his hand and said in a deep voice, "We definitely can't fight this head-on, but we can't let the Demon Extermination Army be destroyed by outsiders. The three of us, we still have to rely on ourselves to build our own foundation."

Zhao Lie immediately declared, "Brother Xiahou, just tell us what we should do. We'll all listen to you!"

The other two chimed in, "That's right! We're all family, so let's not be formal. You must have your own thoughts, so don't keep them to yourself!"

Xiahou Ren pondered for a long time before finally speaking: "Our Lord of Tianjun will definitely try every means to infiltrate our forces in order to firmly control our Demon-Slaying Army."

"No one can stop this; whoever tries will die."

There is only one solution.

"drag."

Zhao Lie and the other two looked bewildered: "How do we stall?"

Xiahou Ren said solemnly, "Lin Yi is the ruler of Tianjun. There are a lot of things waiting for him in all aspects. Although our Demon Extermination Army is important to him, it is far from important enough for him to be stationed here permanently."

"Given enough time, he will inevitably leave."

"What we need to do, to put it bluntly, can be summed up in four words: outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant."

“We agree with whatever he says, but we just won’t carry it out. Even if we do carry it out, we’ll make things difficult for him and delay the progress.”

"Once his patience wears off, he will surely return the autonomy to us. At that time, the Demon Extermination Army will still be our Demon Extermination Army, and we can dance and ride as usual!"

Zhao Lie and the other two were overjoyed upon hearing this, and clapped their hands in unison, exclaiming, "Brilliant! As expected, it has to be Brother Xiahou!"

"Let's do it your way. We'll treat it like we're training a hawk; we'll wear it down sooner or later!"

"Let's teach this Lord of Tianjun a lesson and let him know who really calls the shots in the Demon-Slaying Army!"

Xiahou Ren cautioned, "Brothers, remember one thing: never be the one to stand out, and never let him catch you doing anything wrong, or the consequences could be dire."

Zhao Lie asked, "What do you mean by not sticking your neck out?"

Xiahou Ren smiled slightly: "Remember this: the law does not punish the masses. It's not just you few who are dissatisfied; the other brothers are also dissatisfied. As long as we stir things up a little, things will naturally fall into place."