Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

The next sparring match between Gongsun Sheng and Qiao Daoqing was truly a contest of props.

The two of them used all sorts of talismans and magical gadgets, and their illusionary effects were top-notch, dazzling the eyes of onlookers.

Wow, so Taoist fighting is all about using props!

Let's see who runs out of items first!

"Ma Ling, are you going to play again later?"

Ren Yuan asked Ma Ling.

"Brother, these two people have plenty of props, so I'll pass. I only have gold bricks, so it's fine if I don't fight them."

Ma Ling admitted defeat. Fighting with props was pointless; he'd rather play with Lu Fang and Guo Sheng using halberds.

"Fellow Daoist Qiao, isn't that enough?"

After fighting for a while, Gongsun Sheng and Qiao Daoqing found that it was difficult to determine a winner in their item-based battles.

Of course, this is assuming that Gongsun Sheng does not use the trump card of Erxian Mountain.

"The Taoist arts of Erxian Mountain are indeed powerful. Brother Gongsun, I am impressed."

However, Qiao Daoqing had almost used up all his props by now, and if he continued fighting, he would have to resort to haphazard, unorthodox methods.

"Fellow Daoist Qiao is also very powerful. I will definitely tell my master later that the boy from back then has already finished subduing the Demon of Virtue."

"You're done fighting? Then clean up the mess. This place is full of your trash."

After learning that the fighting between Taoist sects was actually a battle of props, everyone just wanted to watch the excitement and enjoy the novelty.

As for Ren Yuan, his main focus is on special effects.

It's obvious that the props from Erxian Mountain are of higher quality; the special effects are quite impressive every time Gongsun Sheng takes something out.

Although the items from Qiao Daoqing's sect are quite powerful and effective, compared to the items from Erxian Mountain, they always seem like high-quality imitations.

"Fellow Daoist Qiao is joking. The Dao has no limits, and I have already used all my strength. We are only tied, right?"

Gongsun Sheng took the initiative to befriend Qiao Daoqing because Qiao Daoqing was indeed a very talented person!

"Old Ma, how about you exchange a few blows with Brother Gongsun?"

Looking at Gongsun Sheng's sincere expression, Qiao Daoqing seemed to have let go of his inner turmoil and stepped forward to shake hands with Gongsun Sheng to make peace.

After all, it was just something that made me hold my breath, not some deep-seated hatred.

Now that I've calmed down, everything's fine.

"I'll pass. By the way, Lao Qiao, my brother said that you and Brother Gongsun made a mess of dust and stuff. Brother Gongsun just arrived today, so you'll have to clean up this mess yourself!"

Ma Ling waved his hand, he wasn't going to spar with the prop man, and he also took the opportunity to mock Qiao Daoqing.

"what?"

Qiao Daoqing was taken aback. He looked up and saw that Ren Yuan had disappeared.

"Brother Gongsun, come with me. I'm waiting for you to tell me about the birthday gifts. Let Old Qiao clean it up by himself."

Ma Ling grinned mischievously.

This is only possible when the relationship is truly good.

“Fellow Daoist Ma, please wait a moment while I help Fellow Daoist Qiao clean up.”

Gongsun Sheng smiled and offered to help.

After all, I put in a lot of effort to make the ground look so messy now, so I can't let Qiao Daoqing take all the blame.

Moreover, this is also a great way to bring the two of them closer. They've been up the mountain together, fought magic battles together, and swept the floor together—what a wonderful relationship!

If Ren Yuan saw this, he would definitely say, "Hey, true friend!"

Not long after, at the Liangshan stronghold, Ren Yuan introduced Gongsun Sheng in front of everyone and announced that Gongsun Sheng had also joined the strategist group.

Everyone had just witnessed the sparring between Gongsun Sheng and Qiao Daoqing, so naturally there were no objections.

Gongsun Sheng accepted the appointment readily and explained the matter of the birthday tribute to the leaders present in detail.

It has to be said that he is indeed quite capable; he knows information that the Sky Curtain Camp has not yet been able to find out.

“Brother, since Liang Zhongshu seized the people’s wealth through trickery and coercion, we can take it too, and then distribute some to the people at the foot of the mountain, and use it to buy meat, vegetables, fruits, and clothing for the people on the mountain. It’s taking from the people and using it for the people.”

Zhu Wu said that he could take the birthday gifts.

As a veteran strategist of Liangshan, Zhu Wu's status remains very high even with the addition of great figures like Xiao Jiasui and Wen Huanzhang.

"Mr. Gongsun, has the identity of the person in charge of escorting this shipment been finalized?"

Ren Yuan was still wondering if it was possible that, because of his butterfly effect, Yang Zhi would eventually stop escorting the birthday gifts.

"It has been confirmed that it is Yang Zhi, the Blue-Faced Beast, who was formerly the Imperial Guard Commander of Tokyo and is now Liang Zhongshu's favorite general."

"It's him again? That unlucky kid."

Ren Yuan slapped his forehead. "Yang Zhi, why do you always have to mess with Gang!"

The Flower and Stone Tribute, the Flower and Stone Tribute, you've already crashed; the Birthday Tribute, the Birthday Tribute, you're probably going to crash too!

If you were asked to bet on something like the Tokyo, Korea, or Ocean or something similar in the future, would you still want to keep flipping through the distillation papers?

"Junior brother, if it is Commander Yang, then we...?"

Lin Chong and Ren Yuan had met Yang Zhi before and got along quite well. Lin Chong felt that Yang Zhi was a pity, so when he heard it was Yang Zhi, he hesitated.

"Don't worry, senior brother. Our Liangshan is a large and powerful family. The birthday tribute is just icing on the cake for us. Whether we take it or not is fine. Of course, it would be best if we took it."

"But for people from other factions, the birthday tribute carries a different weight. They might use it to turn their fortunes around!"

"So even if we don't take it, Yang Zhi still can't escape being schemed against by others."

Ren Yuan explained that he didn't really care about the birthday gifts themselves; what he cared about was whether Yang Zhi was still an unlucky guy.

“Brother and Instructor Lin are both right. Since Commander Yang is a friend of Liangshan, we certainly cannot attack him, but we can help him secretly.”

Xiao Jiahui also spoke up.

"What insightful opinion does Strategist Xiao have?"

Ren Yuan asked.

“Since he only sent out a small number of men this time, there must be many people eyeing this big piece of meat. I think Governor Yang can’t protect the birthday tribute. I suggest that Chief Shi Qian take action and lead the Tianmu Camp and other brothers to carry out a substitution.”

"Strategist, are you suggesting I seize the birthday gifts and take them up the mountain ahead of time?"

Shi Qian perked up and exclaimed, "Hey, I'm here to do it!"

"No need to plan ahead. You just need to ambush the people who are going to rob Commander Yang. They will rob Commander Yang, and you will rob theirs. That's all."

Xiao Jiahui continued:

"In this way, we avoid directly harming our friends, thus upholding our moral principles. Secondly, if Governor Yang really needs the birthday gifts, we can return them to him, making him owe the mountain a great favor."

"I agree with what Strategist Xiao said."

Zhu Wu agreed.

"I agree."

Wen Huanzhang nodded in agreement. Since Yang Zhi was a friend, Liangshan would help him clean up his mess this time.

"agree."

Qiao Daoqing nodded in agreement; he also felt that Yang Zhi was a pitiful person.

"Let's do it this way then. Let's help him out and see what the outcome is."

Ren Yuan also made up his mind and said to Shi Qian:

"Go ahead, this time, use your thieving skills as you please, I won't stop you."

Shi Qian immediately became excited.

"Don't worry, brothers. There's nothing in this world that I, Shi Qian, can't steal. I guarantee that this time, I'll bring back Liang Zhongshu's birthday gift in all its glory!"

Ten thousand strings of cash! When I, Shi Qian, stopped working as a master thief for a year or two, this was the first big job I started doing when I got back to it!

Very good, I like it very much!