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In Chi Huo City, Long Jiu slumped in the chair he had crafted himself. Once, he had been full of vigor, treating this war as nothing more than a game; to him, Yin Qian was merely a small stone on his path. If it weren't for the necessity of kicking that stone aside, he would hardly have remembered that such a person as Yin Qian existed. But now, having just received news that Bai Shan City was under siege, and with Liu San—who had been ordered to come and relieve him—missing in action, even an idiot could see the situation clearly. The commander of Bai Shan City was absent, and the troops stationed there were dwindling. He had become isolated in Chi Huo City. Once Yin Qian finished dealing with Bai Shan City and turned his forces against Chi Huo City, his predicament would be dire.
A shiver ran down Long Jiu's spine; facing off against Yin Qian would yield an obvious outcome. The ambition he had harbored to gain fame through this opportunity from the Sect was about to dissolve into nothingness. His face darkened to the point where it seemed water could drip from it. After this incident, his reputation would certainly be established, but it would not be a good one. The name "Long Jiu" would undoubtedly be trumpeted by those annoying individuals. However, compared to reputation, his life was evidently more important. Long Jiu stood up and walked toward his quarters, completely ignoring the several generals standing in the hall.
Watching Long Jiu leave, the others exchanged glances, unaware of what news he had received. They had gathered in the hall to request supplies from Long Jiu; having been trapped in the inner city for days, their provisions had been completely cut off. With little food reserves left, they were supposed to receive supplies upon entering Lian Yun according to their initial strategy. However, upon arrival, they discovered that the two relay stations that should have been well-stocked had already been plundered by the Black Tiger Camp. Although there were still some businesses in the city that could be raided, these belonged to entities on the "do not offend" list and were among the most significant ones. Now trapped in the inner city, even if they wanted to offend these businesses, they had no opportunity.
Initially brimming with confidence while guiding others on how to solve their food issues, Long Jiu received a letter. After reading it in silence, he left abruptly. While everyone was curious about what was written in the letter, they dared not speak out due to Long Jiu's status. Although they were unaware of his exact identity, any lord who met Long Jiu treated him with utmost respect, indicating that his status was undoubtedly significant.
Returning to his quarters, Long Jiu quickly instructed the guards before rushing into his study. He took out a Jade Tablet and infused it with a trace of divine thought. A flash of light crossed its surface before settling into calmness. After about a quarter of an hour, Long Jiu received a response: "The person has been dispatched and will arrive in three days; rest assured that Young Master will be unharmed."
In Shu Cang Prime Minister's Mansion, Gong Shangnan put away the Jade Tablet after receiving Long Jiu's request for assistance. However, the tone seemed more like a command directed at him; he didn't mind much as long as Long Jiu remained safe—and he must remain safe. This "Long Young Master" was sent by the Inner Gate directly; it was Gong Shangnan's first encounter with a member of the Sect other than that masked figure. The attack on Lian Yun was also at Long Jiu's behest for a simple reason—"he needed something to do." Although Gong Shangnan was reluctant, he had no choice but to comply with Long Jiu’s orders since he was sent by the Inner Gate and presented himself in an unquestionable manner.
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