The white-clothed youth set down his teacup and smiled faintly. "Commander Lin, there's no need to be nervous. I came to make a deal with you. I mean no harm."
"A deal?" Lin Taichu looked at him coldly. "The intelligence you provided last time threw Black Wind Ridge into complete chaos. What kind of deal do you want to make now?"
"Our previous deal was a success. You got rid of Blood Fiend Son and protected Yunshui City, while I obtained what I wanted. We each got what we needed, that's all."
The white-robed youth said indifferently, "As for the chaos afterward, the various sects brought it upon themselves. It has nothing to do with me."
Lin Taichu stared at him. "Who exactly are you? Why do you know so much about the Blood Demon Sect and Black Wind Ridge?"
"You don't need to know that."
The white-clothed youth rose to his feet, walked over to the map, and pointed at the locations of the Iron Sword Sect and Qingdan Sect.
"You've seen the situation in Black Wind Ridge. The remnants of the Blood Demon Sect have left the Iron Sword Sect and Qingdan Sect overwhelmed, yet they're still eyeing Yunshui City. If this continues, they'll eventually join forces and launch a full assault on Yunshui City. Will you be able to hold it then?"
Lin Taichu fell silent.
He knew the white-clothed youth was telling the truth. Although Yunshui City's defenses were solid, it had only three thousand troops. It was no match for the Iron Sword Sect and Qingdan Sect combined.
Seeing that he remained silent, the white-robed youth continued, "I can help you solve this problem. If you can destroy the Iron Sword Sect, I guarantee that the Qingdan Sect and Blazing Fire Hall will never harass