Chen Shi'an asked quietly, "What do Gu Qingyao and Liu Sanyuan want by contacting me?"
Mo Wuyang replied quickly, quickly, "They want a definite answer from you about your future arrangements for their Blackwater Stronghold and Flowing Stone Stronghold."
Chen Shi'an already had a plan.
Originally, he had intended to explain this plan to Liu Sanyuan and Gu Qingyao in person.
However, his trip to Desolate Suppression City had strayed slightly from its intended course, leaving him without a chance to see Gu Qingyao and Liu Sanyuan for the time being.
After a moment's thought, he said quietly, "The next time Liu Qingyi comes over, tell her my plan. The three strongholds will form an iron triangle, with Windrise Stronghold at its center and Flowing Stone Stronghold and Blackwater Stronghold as its supporting points. Our influence will radiate across the entire region containing the three strongholds, making us the most powerful force in the Desolate Ruins.
"At the same time, Gu Qingyao and Liu Sanyuan will have absolute control over their respective strongholds. Windrise Stronghold won't interfere in their internal affairs."
Mo Wuyang added, "It would certainly be more effective if you told them this plan yourself, face-to-face."
Chen Shi'an nodded. "Keep them reassured for now. Once I return to Windrise Stronghold, I'll gather them together, along with City Lord Xiang, and we'll settle this matter together."
Mo Wuyang raised his voice slightly. "Good thing you mentioned Xiang Li. I nearly forgot something. Xiang Li has been looking for you lately too."
Chen Shi'an said nothing, waiting for Mo Wuyang to continue.
Mo Wuyang cleared his throat. "Xiang Li wants to see you about naming the great city.
"The great city has already begun to take shape, and work is underway to refine it. It needs a name now.
"Xiang