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Tai Xuan Elder chatted for a bit before taking his leave.
After he left, A-Yun curiously asked, "Master, why did you suddenly change the topic and say you wanted to invite people from Xuanmen to our place for a meeting? Why didn't you ask Tai Xuan Elder if they had discovered who those mysterious lost items surrounding us belong to?"
"Hehe, now Xuanmen is our ally. If they knew, they wouldn't keep it a secret from us. So even if I had asked earlier, it would have been pointless. Besides, who says we can't catch thieves while holding a meeting?"
"Hehe, A-Yun's mind is too simple to understand Master’s thoughts."
Jiang Xue blushed and said, "Alright, A-Yun and Little Tiger, you two don’t always call me Master. I’m only engaged to your teacher; we haven’t married yet. If you keep calling me that, it will create quite a stir outside."
"Hehe, Master can be shy sometimes. Alright, we won’t call you that anymore."
Seeing A-Yun and Little Tiger like this, Jiang Xue felt a warm sensation in her heart that dispelled her worries about Wang Long and the others.
After observing A-Yun and Little Tiger's talent in analysis, Jiang Xue personally taught them knowledge in this area. Their relationship grew closer, and the two children became less afraid of her. They now dared to make some bold jokes.
However, Jiang Xue certainly wouldn’t get angry with them. At that moment, she truly felt that being a mother was wonderful!
Soon, Jiang Xue shook off these feelings from her mind.
Now was a time when their Dragon City was facing numerous threats; it was hardly the moment for sentimental feelings!
A few days later, after the formal invitation to Dragon City was sent out, Xuanmen dispatched Elder Tian Xuan himself along with Tai Xuan, Zhong Xuan, and other elders to participate in this gathering with Dragon City.
Jiang Xue went out to greet them along with the main elders who remained in Dragon City. " Elder Tian Xuan, why did you come personally? Who is currently in charge at Xuanmen? Oh? Elder Zhongxuan, you’re back too? Hehe, I didn’t expect you to have been promoted!"
"You're teasing me. To be honest, I would rather not have encountered this promotion," Elder Zhongxuan replied with a wry smile since he was already familiar with Jiang Xue and the others due to his connections with Nanhua City.
Jiang Xue and the others understood. After this battle, even with the sacrifice of the True Navigator, Xuanmen had lost quite a few elder-level experts. Elder Zhongxuan was promoted as a supplement, also due to his connection with Longcheng.
On the other side, the Elder Tian Xuan smiled and returned a greeting: "Hehe, seeing Zhong Xuan's Junior Disciple, you should have guessed that Elder Wuxuan and the others have successfully returned. Now, Elder Wuxuan is personally overseeing matters at Xuanmen. I, as an old bone, have come with my junior brother to strengthen our relationship with Longcheng. At the same time, this gathering requires someone who can make decisions."
Upon hearing that Wuxuan had already taken control of Xuanmen, Jiang Xue was taken aback and looked inquiringly into the Elder Tian Xuan's eyes: "Then, I wonder what Elder Wuxuan's bias against our Longcheng is..."
"Hehe, please rest assured, Lady Jiang Xue. Although Senior Brother Wuxuan can be a bit rigid, it is merely due to his serious nature. He does not harbor any bias against your Longcheng. Moreover, we are mutually reliant now; most people within the Sect have recognized Longcheng's sincerity and strength. You are now our formal allies, and Elder Wuxuan's attitude towards this will not change. Please rest assured, elders of Longcheng and Dragon Lord."
"That would be best. Once our Dragon Lord returns, I will naturally convey this to him." Jiang Xue was very satisfied with this statement and stepped aside to make a gesture of invitation: "Everyone, our gathering is about to begin. First, let me invite you to watch a good show."
The Elder Tian Xuan did not know what Jiang Xue meant by "good show," but he felt no need to worry and gladly followed her to the gathering place.
This time they did not choose a heavily fortified stone valley or directly hold it in Alin Village. Instead, they set it in a small oasis.
The environment here was indeed beautiful; however, the elders of Xuanmen immediately realized that the Defensive Array had not been properly set up—it was still only half-finished. Aside from the elegant surroundings, there was nothing else of value.
Given the current situation—especially after they had already warned Jiang Xue about some mysterious individuals conducting secret activities nearby—they found it puzzling that she still chose this location.
Yet Jiang Xue seemed oblivious to their expressions and sat there calmly.
"Ahem, Jiang Xue, is it appropriate for us to hold our gathering here?" After sitting awkwardly for quite some time, Tai Xuan Elder could no longer hold back and reminded her again: "Last time I mentioned that things around the Great Gobi are not as peaceful as before. If someone with ill intentions has already noticed this place and set up some probing formations, our confidential discussions might leak out. That would not be good for either Xuanmen or Longcheng."
"Hehe, but if it weren't for such circumstances, how would those little thieves take action? Please rest assured; if our Longcheng cannot handle such a small matter well, then we do not deserve to be allies of Xuanmen."
The Elder Tian Xuan and others were moved in their hearts and began to understand Jiang Xue's meaning.
At that moment, there was a reaction from the periphery.
A yellow shadow suddenly sprang out from a pile of sand on Dune, but soon several figures flashed over and captured the scout who had been forced out by Dragon City in some way. Sometimes, these scouts are also good targets for counterintelligence. Now, it was time to see how tough their bones were.
Moreover, this situation was not an isolated incident.
They waited there for only half a stick of incense. Around their oasis, people were continuously forced out of the sand piles by some mysterious power, and then either killed or captured by the Dragon City Warriors who had long been lying in ambush.
What should have been a natural hiding place for them in the desert had now seemingly transformed into a death zone; all scouts who entered a certain range could no longer escape.
"Well done!"
After a considerable amount of time without any new enemies being captured, Jiang Xue smiled and announced that the area was now very safe, prompting even Elder Tian Xuan to nod in approval.
"Heh heh, it's just some Trivial Skill," Elder Tian Xuan said modestly.
"No, no, not at all," Elder Tian Xuan stroked his beard and sighed. "What I admire is not just your methods of capturing these scouts but more importantly, your attitude towards them. This is what truly reflects the greatest difference between us and Dragon City."
"If we at Xuanmen received intelligence or discovered enemy scouts nearby, we would likely take strict precautions to prevent them from infiltrating our core area. If such an important gathering were to take place, we would use heavy forces to drive them out of the area. However, while this reduces risk, it makes it nearly impossible to capture them. But you Dragon City are different. This gathering likely has some purpose in drawing out these scouts so that you can set a trap here and catch them all! That is the most proactive attitude!"
"Heh heh, actually, as long as you change your perspective, this method isn't hard to guess. Although Jiang Xue has this intention as well, the main goal is still to invite a few of you to come and see our next course of action."
"What! The next course of action?" The elders were slightly taken aback.
Now both Xuanmen and Dragon City had suffered varying degrees of setbacks. At such a time, shouldn't they focus on stabilizing their own uncertainties and strengthening their power to respond to potential enemy attacks? Why did it seem like they were gearing up for another major operation?
"That's right, it's the next course of action." Jiang Xue was well aware of their shock, but this was also one of her intended goals. If they did not witness her confidence and methods, then this ally would still be built on their own feelings.
In other words, whenever Elder Wuxuan's mood turned sour again, they might no longer be any kind of ally.
"Everyone, I believe you all remember our previous analysis. The divine realm has entered an era of great change. Many powerful figures or forces will be eliminated or fall behind in this era. Therefore, for both Xuanmen and our Dragon City, we must take a step back; it is a situation without death. If we could have discovered and eliminated it smoothly before, the greatest use of their bodies is that if we do not want to become dust in history, we cannot stop moving forward, especially now that the Demon Clan and Game God Sect have already distanced themselves from us. Simply being passively defensive is absolutely a path to defeat."
Regarding such tactical and strategic matters, Jiang Xue could be considered an absolute authority now. Therefore, her viewpoint could not be ignored by those from Xuanmen.
"I think what Jiang Xue said makes sense." Elder Zhongxuan was the first to express his support firmly. "Tian Xuan Senior Brother, Tai Xuan Senior Brother, let's not talk about these obvious reasons. It has been a long time since we have seen Zhenhang Senior Brother in this world. Let's take a look at Jiang Xue's suggestion; it can be said that going against it brings disaster while listening to it brings good fortune. Why not first hear Jiang Xue's specific plan and then decide whether to adopt it?"
"Alright, that suits me." The two set aside their difficulties and looked at Jiang Xue calmly, waiting for her further explanation.
"Our goal is actually very simple; on one hand, it concerns the Giant Clan. I remember you from Xuanmen once hinted that there are some forces within the Giant Clan's territory that have begun to contact you secretly. Since they have started contacting you, it already indicates that they have significant influence over the Giant Clan's territory. Now that we have suffered a great loss in this direction, we absolutely cannot just watch as these Demon Clan members gain control over the Giant Clan again and gather their strength; otherwise, it will be too late for regrets."
"Who are they!"
Just as Jiang Xue was explaining things to them, suddenly, when they had cleared the surrounding environment, they noticed several figures rushing towards them at an astonishing speed.
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