Alliance

Lin Qing took out a Jade Pendant and said, "This Jade Pendant contains my divine thoughts. When that Soul Hall Protector comes to the Misty Cloud Sect again, or if Yun Shan does anything strange, I will crush it!"

Yun Yun accepted the Jade Pendant, nodded solemnly, and said, "As long as it keeps my teacher and the sect safe, I will keep a close eye on the Back Mountain!"

After agreeing on a time with him, Yun Yun left.

Actually, he could go and solve Yun Shan's problem right now.

But he has no intention of addressing the potential problems for him right now.

As an Alchemist, pointing out the hidden dangers in Yun Shan's body was already out of medical ethics and the kinship between the two forces. He couldn't just go to Yunshan's door and say, "Yun Shan, the Soul Hall is not a good person. They left a way to control people in the Medicinal Pill." Not to mention that this was Yun Shan's own choice, after all, he thought he had considered this matter before making the choice. He was almost a hundred years old, so he couldn't possibly not know that there is no such thing as a free lunch in this world.

Going directly to their door like that lacks class, makes it seem like he's begging them, and it's also like fishing—fishing for the Soul Hall's fish.

Before leaving, he still needed to remove the Soul Hall's spies in Gama and the surrounding empires; he didn't want his home base to be raided.

Watching Yun Yun leave, Lin Qing tore open a spatial barrier and returned to the Small Courtyard.

A few days later, the Xiao Family Mansion was newly opened and expanded. Located in the most prosperous area of the city center, the huge courtyard had a brand-new plaque hanging above the gate. The calligraphy on it was so elegant that people passing by on the street couldn't help but stop and look.

The Xiao Clan family officially settled down in the Jia Ma Sacred City.

The mansion was the Xiao Clan's residence in the Imperial Capital back then. In terms of both size and grandeur, it far surpassed the Xiao Clan's former residence in Wutan City. Although some family members still manage businesses in Wutan City, the vast courtyard is still quite lively due to the years of recuperation.

However, the location of Lin Qing 'Small Courtyard remains quiet and secluded.

The following day, as the warm sunlight gradually enveloped the entire Imperial Capital, the gates of the Xiao Mansion, located in the heart of the Imperial Capital, were successively visited by several of the most powerful forces in the empire. Many people looked at the Emblem the forces parked at the gate from afar and had a feeling that something big was about to happen in the Jia Ma Empire.

The entire Xiao Mansion was under unusually tight security today. Anyone who was not a member of the clan and walked within would immediately attract the attention of those in the shadows. If anyone showed even the slightest sign of ill intent, they would likely be met with a barrage of attacks.

Lin Qing, only after a maid came looking for him, led Zi Yan Qing Lin, and the others out of the Small Courtyard and slowly walked towards the living room.

This gathering was initiated to form an alliance, and once everything was arranged, he would have fulfilled several promises.

The Xiao Clan re-entered the Jia Ma Sacred City, Snake-People Tribe gained their new territory...

Since Lin Qing was already familiar with the surrounding architectural layout, they easily arrived at the center of the Xiao Clan, outside a sizable and magnificent living room.

Within a hundred meters of the hall, numerous guards stood, their cold gazes constantly sweeping back and forth.

"Elder Lin!" ×2

The two guards at the entrance clasped their hands in a salute to Lin Qing.

That's right, Lin Qing has now become the Grand Elder of the Xiao Clan.

Lin Qing smiled slightly at the two of them, then slowly walked into the hall. A series of discussions came from the hall. After scanning with his soul and finding that everyone who should have arrived had arrived, Lin Qing stepped directly into the hall. He saw that there were many people sitting and chatting in the spacious hall, which looked like a happy gathering.

Inside the Reception Hall, the atmosphere wasn't as heavy as one might expect. Only a handful of people were able to enter, but they represented some of the most powerful forces in the Jia Ma Empire.

His gaze swept across the hall. The Xiao Clan family, the Lion father and daughter, Jia Xing Tian, Fa Ma, Hai Bodong, Yun Yun, the Three Major Families, Xue Tian, Lin Teng, and some Dou Wang were all present. He nodded in satisfaction. Everyone who was supposed to come had arrived.

"Master Lin!"

"Master Lin..."

Upon noticing the arrival of Lin Qing and his group, the entire hall fell silent, followed by respectful voices coming from all directions.

Lin Qing nodded solemnly, then walked up to the Head Seat and sat down, while Cai Cailin, Caidie, and Xiao Yi Xian stood directly beside him.

As for Little Zi Yan and Qing Lin, they quietly found a place to sit down in the hall with Lin Qi and the others.

After Lin Qing sat down, everyone present stopped their discussion and looked at Lin Qing with admiration.

If he were just an ordinary Dou Zong, they might be somewhat wary, but Lin Qing is no ordinary Dou Zong. He is an Eighth-Rank Alchemist with even Dou Venerable under his command. In addition, given his age, being able to join the power established by such a person is a perfect opportunity for them to curry favor with a powerful figure!

After the discussion subsided, Lin Qing smiled, slowly stood up, and looked around at the entire room. Under his gaze, all eyes converged on him.

"Now that everyone is here, let's get down to business."

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately focused their attention.

Lin Qing let out a soft breath, and without wasting words, went straight to the point. "Some of you may know me, and some may not, but you may have heard of me. Let me reintroduce myself here. I am Lin Qing, Alchemy Department Elder of the Jia Nan Academy, the Pavilion Master of the Green Emperor Pavilion in the Black-Corner Region, and Eighth-Rank Alchemist."

"You may already know the reason for inviting you all here. My Jia Ma Empire doesn't hold a very high position in the Northwest region of this continent. Even with a force like the Misty Cloud Sect, it's nothing in the Northwest. My purpose in returning to the Jia Ma Empire this time is to use the original Green Emperor Pavilion as the center, to invite you all and the forces behind you to join us, and then to expand the territory of the Jia Ma Empire to the Black-Corner Region, annex the surrounding empires, and finally seize the position of the Northwest hegemon!"

"At that time, not only will the status of the Jia Ma Empire rise, but your cultivation levels will also be able to advance a few more steps!"

"Alright! I've finished speaking! Who agrees, who disagrees!"

Upon hearing this, the leaders of the Jia Ma Imperial Family, Misty Cloud Sect, Mittel Family, and other forces who already knew about the matter nodded in agreement, while the leaders of other forces hesitated slightly.

Their Jia Ma Empire has always held a low status in the Northwest region, to the point that even those who leave the empire often face unfair treatment. As a result, the businesses of the major families have always been confined to the empire and cannot expand outwards. While they have the strength to maintain their prestige within the empire, they are completely disregarded by the surrounding empires outside of it!

Given Lin Qing's strength, background, and potential, joining this alliance would indeed improve their cultivation and significantly elevate their status.