Chapter 508 - 445: Flowers Hold Fragrance, the Moon Casts Shadow (Part 2)

Chapter 508: Chapter 445: Flowers Hold Fragrance, the Moon Casts Shadow (Part 2)

Wang Yu pondered for a moment and then said, "It cannot be underestimated. The movements of the Xuanguang Sect are mysterious, and there is a high possibility that they have invited Golden Core assistance."

Lu Qian nodded, "So in terms of defense, we still need to be cautious. After all, the Mingyu Sword Sect, especially the Huanggen Sect, is quite far from us, and we need to calculate the time it takes for reinforcements to arrive. Before that, we need to hold them off."

Yang Jiye quickly said, "Preparations at Golden Dawn Peak and Liuhua Valley are all ready. Lin Le has already deployed all spies and inside agents. As soon as Xuanguang Sect’s forces leave the Mountain Gate, we will immediately know, and can retreat all cultivators to Lingsha City promptly."

"By trading space for time in this manner, we can hold out until reinforcements arrive. By that time, it will be time to counterattack."

Shen Jialuo listened quietly on the side. Since she was here to exchange and learn, she naturally listened attentively.

...

After agreeing on the tactics, Jiang Qingfeng reported the basics of the competition and submitted the list of outstanding disciples. Lu Qian inquired in detail about the performance of all the disciples on the field and arranged the next steps for those particularly outstanding.

"Cui Linglong seems to have quite a talent in magic techniques? In the future, we can focus on cultivating this ability and, when the opportunity arises, teach her one or two secret techniques."

"Li Da and Ruo Yu are both excellent. To reach the first and second place in the mid-stage Qi Cultivation despite being at the sixth level shows their extraordinary talent. We should explore their potential separately and give them some responsibilities. It’s time for more practice."

"As for Su Yan, let him handle some sect affairs first. Since he is already in the Inner Sect Yi Class, he is qualified to serve as a steward. Let’s first assess his managerial abilities." Lu Qian thought for a moment, "Is he skilled in stealth and concealed weapons? Give him the Qi Cultivation Scroll of the ’Golden Cyan Shadow True Technique’; he can exchange for it with merit points later."

Then Wu Yan also reported the stability of the cultivator team during this period, receiving encouragement and praise from Lu Qian.

"Master, in addition, the younger brother of the Tao Family has basically recovered, but the damage to the divine soul indeed cannot be fully healed." Wu Yan sighed, "There’s nothing more we can do. The older brother of the Tao Family has already returned to the Octagonal Glazed Tower."

Lu Qian nodded, "I will discuss his situation with Honored Guest Fang again. You should keep an eye on his condition and arrange for more fellow disciples to be with him. Don’t let him stay there all by himself."

All Elders and disciples reported in sequence. Lu Qian listened and responded, handling various affairs clearly and directly to the critical points.

Within just one hour, all matters of internal affairs and diplomacy, management and operation, disciple cultivation, material production, security, and defense were thoroughly handled.

This highly efficient and concise handling left Shen Jialuo in awe and greatly enriched her understanding. At the same time, she gained a fairly comprehensive understanding of the basic situation of the Yunshan Sect and the Shuangye Alliance.

However, she did not know that, because she was present, no confidential matters were discussed, and some sensitive issues were only vaguely mentioned.

By the time everything was roughly discussed, night had fallen, and the grand dinner was prepared to celebrate Lu Qian’s return to the mountain and Shen Jialuo’s arrival.

"Little Yan, please first take Fairy Shen to choose a courtyard as a residence." Lu Qian nodded to Shen Jialuo, "Fairy Shen, ours is a small household, and the conditions are simple. If there are any shortcomings, please be understanding. Settle in first, and later I will send someone to invite you to the banquet to meet the sect leaders and patriarchs of our Shuangye Alliance."

Shen Jialuo stood up, bowed gracefully, and drifted away.

The room quieted down again, and with only the three elders present, everything could now be discussed.

A glint of cold light flashed in Wang Yu’s dark eyes. "Does this woman have any improper motives?"

Lu Qian pondered for a moment, "It cannot be seen for the time being. In the future, we should naturally probe more, and might even deliberately leak information to test."

Jiang Qingfeng gave Lu Qian a glance, pretending to be calm and said, "Let me keep an eye on her. Since we are both women, it will be easier for me to get close to her."

Before Lu Qian could respond, Wang Yu closed his eyes and said coldly, "Sect Leader, you must not be bewitched by her beauty. If she truly has ulterior motives, I will take action and eliminate her."

Lu Qian was taken aback, then chuckled, "Don’t worry, Senior Brother. If she does indeed have ill intentions, I will deal with it personally."

...

At the banquet, the high-level members of the Shuangye Alliance were all present, and the core members of the Yunshan Sect almost all gathered, but one was missing—the Divine Sense research expert, Fang Hui.

Lu Qian sent a disciple to invite him, but returned with no success, as the Feathered Scholar seemed to have a new discovery and was deeply engrossed. Lu Qian did not mind, having already exchanged greetings when he entered the city earlier.

At the banquet, Lu Qian introduced Shen Jialuo to everyone. Hearing that she was a newly hired Foundation Establishment Loose Cultivator from the Yunshan Sect, people greeted her one after another. At this moment, with war clouds gathering over Chongming County, more strength was certainly welcomed.

This banquet was a joyous occasion for both host and guest, with a harmonious atmosphere.

After the banquet, the attendees dispersed, each returning to their own places.

Just as Jiang Qingfeng was getting ready to return to her small courtyard, she suddenly turned back, her charming face slightly flushed, and said in a low voice, "Aren’t you going to see off Fairy Jialuo? What are you sneaking around here for?"

Lu Qian laughed heartily, "How am I sneaking around? I’m just being open and honest. Fairy Shen is not someone special to me, so why should I be attentive? There’s no reason to see someone else’s lady off while leaving my own here."

Jiang Qingfeng spat lightly, "Who’s your lady? We haven’t even gotten married."

"It’s only a matter of time." Lu Qian walked over with a mischievous smile and wrapped his arm around his Senior Sister’s soft waist, "Senior Sister—"