Just as Xu Qingtong finished assigning the tasks, Shen Haotian also completed preparations for the Grand Elder's inauguration ceremony.
After a simple ceremony, Xu Qingtong's appointment was announced on the spot. The new Grand Elder officially took office!
In the little courtyard of Spring-Knowing Abode, people came and went in an endless stream.
Xu Qingtong's original body and incarnation both went into action, issuing one instruction after another and handling one matter after another. After three days of nonstop work, they finally had most things sorted out.
"Big Brother, you certainly cut an imposing figure as Grand Elder!" Xiao Qi brought Xu Qingtong a cup of spirit tea and teased him with a grin.
"Xiao Qi, stop making fun of your big brother. I'm nearly dead from exhaustion!"
"Big Brother, I think you'd be better off taking the initiative than passively taking blows. As the military treatises say: defend everywhere, and you'll be weak everywhere. No matter how well you prepare, there will still be gaps!"
Surprise showed in Xu Qingtong's eyes at Xiao Qi's words. He stared at her for a long while before saying, "Xiao Qi, you've left your big brother rather bewildered! You actually became so clever after taking human form. When did you learn military strategy?"
"Hehe, I had nothing to do these past two days, so I leafed through the books in your room. I wonder whether they might help you?"
"Xiao Qi, do you have any ideas about taking the initiative?" Xu Qingtong asked.
Xiao Qi thought for a moment and said, "Big Brother, I think we should focus on surprise attacks. We shouldn't have too many people, and ideally they should know concealment and escape techniques!"
Xu Qingtong nodded. After a little thought, he said, "The best candidate who meets those requirements would