Rolling the Snowball

"Looking at it this way, Jingxian Island is easier to control than I imagined." Lu Ran came to the southeastern corner of the courtyard and plopped down before the stone table.

"Trying wouldn't hurt." Jiang Ruyi motioned for the Xuanshuang Guard to make tea, then came to the stone table as well.

Lu Ran felt like he was ill.

A Hanging Silk Jasmine tree had been planted on the western side of the courtyard. The faint fragrance of jasmine already permeated Yunhai Dwelling, inside and out.

Yet only when Jiang Xianzi drew near did Lu Ran seem to realize it, only then catching the scent of the flowers.

Sniff~

Lu Ran wrinkled his nose. The sight made Jiang Ruyi smile.

No wonder everyone in Great Xia called you "Ran Dog."

That little movement was downright lifelike.

Jiang Ruyi turned to look. The three-meter-tall tree was lush with branches and leaves, strings of pink-and-white jasmine blossoms swaying gently in the breeze, beautiful beyond measure.

Lu Ran was looking at the Hanging Silk Jasmine.

Not the tree.

But his own flower.

"How many people do you plan to bring for this expedition to Jingxian Island?" Jiang Ruyi casually asked.

"Bring more." Lu Ran recalled the Jingxian Island Faction's layout. "Aside from the Central Main Island, troops are stationed on the surrounding smaller islands too. We need to sweep them all up in one net."

There were quite a few guard islands around Jingxian Island.

Jiang Ruyi considered it. "After taking the Jingxian Faction, you can leave a Mirror Demon on the island to help collect Holy Spirit Qi."

The Holy Spirit Qi that fell within Yunhai Cliff and the Liyuan Sect's territory could be guarded by people. But Jingxian Island's terrain was special; if Holy Spirit Qi fell into the sea, no