Seeing the change in Monk Zhixin's expression, Luo Yan guessed what was on his mind and said,
"The reason we were able to take Tiger City Port so smoothly this time was because Zhu Jiuyin and Minister Yu, you attracted the attention of the Yellow Springs. If the Gou Mang Department had been solely responsible for this, it wouldn't have been so easy."
Only then did Monk Zhixin's expression ease somewhat, though he knew that, judging by the Gou Mang Department's strength and Minister Red Ghost's battle record,
Even if the Gou Mang Department had acted alone, it might have been somewhat more difficult, but not by much.
Still, Luo Yan's words offered some comfort, at least allowing Zhixin to save face.
At that moment, Zhu Jiuyin, the department's minister, also offered Luo Yan a few flattering words, while Yu Qiushui wore an impatient expression, clearly unable to stand the two of them exchanging commercial pleasantries.
After exchanging a few polite words with Monk Zhixin, Luo Yan got straight to the point. "Everyone, now that Tiger City Port has been occupied by our side, I think the Yellow Springs will probably respond in one of three ways."
"First, the King Chu Jiang Branch will apply to the Yellow Springs' higher-ups for reinforcements. Before those reinforcements arrive, they'll remain still and do everything they can to hold on to the remaining Wan City and Flower City."
"Second, the King Chu Jiang Branch won't request reinforcements. Instead, they'll immediately divide their forces, sending part of their troops to retake Tiger City Port."
"The third possibility is to do both at once: divide their forces to attack Tiger City Port while applying for reinforcements."
"I've drawn up a plan for these three possibilities."
"If it's the first possibility, then while the Yellow Springs'