All Parties Harbor Ill Intentions

Inside the spacious Hall of Righteousness at Tuoshui Mountain Stronghold.

Three groups of people gathered to discuss the major issue of dealing with Black Wind Stronghold.

If Jiang Dali were present, he would have noticed that among these three groups, one group actually consisted of two players.

The other two groups were the two main leaders of Tuoshui Mountain Stronghold and the Third Boss of Chongfeng Mountain Stronghold, Blood Finger Condensing Suan.

"That newly promoted leader of Black Wind Mountain Stronghold is so arrogant, he actually dares to come to our Tuoshui Mountain Stronghold tomorrow? Damn it, I'll see how capable this person is tomorrow."

The person speaking at this moment was the Second Boss of Tuoshui Mountain Stronghold, Pingfengchan Gu Sun. He was bald with no eyebrows, had a fierce appearance, and spoke in a loud, powerful voice that seemed to make the roof beams tremble, full of anger.

Among the two players, one player, Green Ox Looks Up, who was wearing cowhide wrist guards, said with a smile, "My information is absolutely true. All the stronghold leaders and bosses know that Black Wind Stronghold has been recruiting heavily recently. I have brothers who have already infiltrated Black Wind Stronghold, so my information is real and effective."

"Hmph! Greed knows no bounds! This Jiang Dali thinks that because he fought Du Dajin to a draw, he can unify all the Greenwood around the city. He truly doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth!"

The Third Boss of Chongfeng Mountain Stronghold, Blood Finger Condensing Suan, spoke with a cold tone, his gaze falling upon the Great Boss of Tuoshui Mountain Stronghold, Ghost Blade Ji Ming, whose face was marked with four knife scars, giving him a very ferocious appearance.

"Boss Ji, since that Black Wind Stronghold leader is so unreasonable, why don't our two families join forces and take down Black Wind Stronghold together? We can divide the spoils of war afterward. I am also here representing the intentions of our Boss Xiong Ba."

"Join forces?"

Ghost Blade Ji Ming smiled without warmth, the four knife scars on his face wriggling like four centipedes.

The Second Boss, Gu Sun, immediately said, "Big Brother, to deal with a mere Black Wind Mountain Stronghold, we don't need to join forces. No matter how powerful the Black Wind Stronghold leader is, the two of us can take him down. As for that Xiong Ba, hmph, he's just a timid old turtle."

"Idiot!"

The two players exchanged glances, feeling helpless.

These NPCs were truly not very intelligent. At a time like this, they were still thinking of dealing with Black Wind Stronghold alone. Did they really think that Jiang Dali, who could defeat Du Dajin, a Shaolin Lay Disciple, was not as formidable as he seemed?

Green Ox Looks Up was about to try and dissuade them.

However, Ghost Blade Ji Ming smiled and shook his head, "Second Brother, since Chongfeng Mountain Stronghold has such sincerity, we naturally cannot refuse them. Black Wind Stronghold does have quite a few men. Even if we take them down completely, we'll suffer heavy losses. Having the brothers from Chongfeng Mountain Stronghold come to our aid is a good thing."

Gu Sun was stunned and immediately changed his mind.

Even if their Tuoshui Mountain Stronghold could truly take down Black Wind Mountain Stronghold, they would definitely suffer many casualties.

In such a situation where both sides were weakened, Chongfeng Mountain Stronghold might even benefit.

Blood Finger Condensing Suan chuckled and nodded, "Boss Ji is indeed a wise man. It's just a pity that the leader of Swift Wind Mountain Stronghold, Feng Sihai, is too cautious and timid, refusing to join forces with us. However, this also means that our two families must be extra vigilant against any small moves they might make."

"If Feng Sihai dares to make any small moves after our two families join forces, he's just asking for death. Right now, he's just waiting and seeing."

Ji Ming shook his head, his gaze falling upon Green Ox Looks Up and the other two players, his eyes flickering. "You two are strongly pushing for our two families to join forces to deal with Black Wind Stronghold, and you've also helped us gather intelligence. May I ask what your intentions are?"

Green Ox Looks Up had anticipated this question. "Actually, my brother and I already have a grudge against the Black Wind Stronghold leader. It's a pity that Black Wind Stronghold has too many people. With just my brother and me, it's still extremely difficult to take down the Black Wind Stronghold leader.

It is only by taking advantage of this opportunity to borrow your strength that we can capture the Black Wind Stronghold leader.

Please rest assured, my brother and I only want that Black Wind Stronghold leader, Jiang Dali.

If you are willing to help, in this battle, my brother and I are willing to assist with all our might, and we will not take any spoils of war afterward. We are also willing to offer five hundred taels of silver as a reward."

After speaking, Green Ox Looks Up directly took out a fifty tael silver ingot from his embrace and placed it on the table, "How about this as a deposit?"

Ji Ming and Blood Finger Condensing Suan exchanged glances, both revealing smiles.

Ji Ming nodded, "Since everyone has a common goal, then we are all on the same side. With the help of you two valiant warriors, I believe that Black Wind Stronghold leader Jiang Dali will only be coming to his death."

They didn't care about a mere fifty tael silver deposit.

But the enemy of their enemy was their friend, and getting extra help was a gain.

Green Ox Looks Up and the other player both sneered inwardly.

Their goal was not just to take down Jiang Dali. None of these foolish NPCs would escape by the time it was over.

Meanwhile.

At Swift Wind Mountain Stronghold, more than forty miles away, Feng Sihai, the leader of Swift Wind Mountain Stronghold, who had just dealt with a group of players, was talking with a player named Sky Wolf Dawn Moon, who was wearing a blue shirt and carrying a curved saber.

"You want me to lead my brothers to raid Black Wind Stronghold's lair? Hehehe, little brother, you must be mistaken. That Black Wind Stronghold leader Jiang Dali is not easy to deal with. I have no intention of provoking such a person for a small profit."

"Leader Feng, aren't you being too cautious? Although that Black Wind Stronghold leader Jiang Dali is powerful, with the alliance of Tuoshui Mountain Stronghold and Chongfeng Mountain Stronghold this time, he will surely not escape death.

And with these three families fighting amongst themselves, it's like the clam and the snipe fighting, and the fisherman benefits. Your Swift Wind Mountain Stronghold now has the opportunity to be the fisherman. Why not seize it?

If Leader Feng agrees, I am willing to lend you a hand, and I only hope that you will share some of the spoils of war with me afterward."

The next day.

Over a hundred mountain bandits gathered in the stronghold, awaiting Jiang Dali's orders.

Jiang Dali, wearing leather armor with a layer of Golden Silk Armor underneath, a tiger-skin cloak, and carrying the Nine-Ringed Golden Saber on his back, walked onto the high platform, surrounded by a few personal guards.

Under the excited and expectant gazes of a group of players, Jiang Dali looked around and waved his hand, "Brothers who are going to battle, step forward and prepare to depart!"

Rumble—

Immediately, more than half of the surrounding mountain bandits stepped out sporadically, some nervous, some excited.

Xiong Ba stepped forward and asked Jiang Dali nervously in his ear, "Brother, are you really not planning to bring all our men? That old ghost Ji from Tuoshui Mountain Stronghold is not a simple character either."

Jiang Dali glanced at Xiong Ba and extended his broad palm to pat his shoulder, "No need to worry. The stronghold will be left to you and the brothers who are staying behind. This is to prevent Chongfeng Mountain Stronghold from attacking us while we're gone."

Xiong Ba had no choice but to say righteously, "Brother, rest assured. With me guarding the home, I am the home."

"Believe you? Not a chance," Jiang Dali thought, rolling his eyes.

Xiong Ba, being an old hand, might hold his ground if things were going his way. But if any real trouble brewed, he'd be the first to bolt.

Stepping down from the high platform, Jiang Dali led his contingent down the mountain.

Down below, forty horses awaited them. Over thirty of these horses were acquired by Jiang Dali through the Green Robe Pavilion's channels, costing nearly two thousand taels of silver. Without these horses for transport, any expedition to other strongholds would be a joke; the bandits would be too exhausted to fight by the time they arrived.

"Two people per horse, set out!" Jiang Dali commanded.

All the bandits complied and mounted up. Soon, forty horses galloped off, their hooves thundering against the ground, creating quite a spectacle. The players had never witnessed such a scene before. Now, as part of it, they were all incredibly excited, immediately recording videos to show off on the forum.

Jiang Dali rode a fine steed, Dayuan, alone. His gaze swept over three particularly conspicuous players with red names, a mocking smile playing on his lips.

"It seems I'll get to interact with the official Overlord Hall members this time. I hope the current official experts don't disappoint me too much."

Black Wind Stronghold doesn't rob anything but recommendation tickets! Thanks also to the brothers who gave rewards yesterday.