Looking at Bianyi, who was smiling, Shen Qiang revealed a faint smile at the corner of his lips and said, "I will soon let them know that our Wolf Fang Club is bigger, but the principle that three people make a tiger, I think you should understand. In a one-on-one situation, none of them dare to act recklessly against us."

"But now they have openly formed a four-family alliance. Although Zuo Lianghao killed the Young Master of Qingyun Sword Pavilion, making it seem that their alliance has dissolved, we both know that in the face of great interests, considering the future development of their sects and obtaining more resources, persuading Qingyun Sword Pavilion and Hidden Sword Villa to continue cooperating is not difficult."

Bianyi raised an eyebrow and said, "Any rational Sect Leader would surely understand that if the four of them divide up our Heshenghe's resources and take over this prime location in the Provincial City, their sect will flourish for at least a few hundred more years. So, they can certainly let go of the grudge between Zuo Lianghao and the Young Master of Qingyun Sword Pavilion. After all, what's dead can't be brought back to life, but the living must continue to survive."

Shen Qiang said, "So we need a relatively perfect plan to deal with all of this. Whether you genuinely want to help me now or are secretly plotting to usurp power doesn't matter; once the Heshenghe ship capsizes, we're all back to square one."

"That is something I absolutely cannot accept. I don't want to start over, nor do I want to see anyone touch what's mine."

Bianyi smiled and said, "Now the four families are very confident that by joining forces, they can definitely defeat us, so a simple strategy is useless. It's like being a lone person blocked in an alley by four burly men; besides obediently handing over your wallet, any so-called plan is useless."

Shen Qiang raised an eyebrow and said, "What if we astonish them at the Treasure Exhibition?"

Bianyi hesitated for a moment and said, "That would make them wary, but it won't stop their plans."

Shen Qiang was silent for a moment: "What if their magical treasures for the Treasure Exhibition disappeared?"

"It could delay them for a while, but it's still not enough to make them abandon their ambitions." Bianyi said, "However, it will buy us valuable time to respond to them."

Shen Qiang said, "How about sowing discord among them?"

Bianyi laughed, "When four burly men want to rob your wallet, it doesn't matter what you say; they might fight over splitting the money, but when it comes to the robbery, they definitely won't. Of course, if you have a knife, they might consider letting someone else die, while they reap the benefits."

Shen Qiang laughed, "What if all four of them have that mindset..."

"In the end, they'll agree to go at it together." Bianyi interrupted coldly.

Shen Qiang put away his smile and sighed, "What if we bring other allies to the forefront? Can they be kept in line?"

Bianyi laughed, "Don't be naive. Even blood brothers have to settle accounts clearly. The situation of our Heshenghe is well known in the Cultivation World. If anyone wanted to step up, they would have done so directly by now, without you having to pull them in."

"And if you want them to stand by Heshenghe, you have to give them enough benefits." Bianyi raised an eyebrow and said, "Not only that, but who can you find? Cheng Xinyi, Wanxin Hesheng—do they only do business with you? Are they willing to give up their family and career? With just your word, would they cut off their heads and hang it at their waists to play with you?"

Shen Qiang fell silent.

After all, this is reality.

No one really risks their life purely for the benefit of others.

Looking at the pondering Shen Qiang, Bianyi said, "So the current situation is simple, their methods are not complicated, Baihua Palace is organizing the Treasure Exhibition to display power and intimidate us. If I'm not mistaken, immediately afterward, they will negotiate with us, proposing a bunch of harsh conditions."

"If we disagree, they will fight; if we agree, the resources will be plundered. So the only chance now is to drag it out and find a breakthrough. Thus, making them wary of Heshenghe at the Treasure Exhibition is like the person blocked by four men revealing a knife."

"But the degree of deterrence really depends on how large the knife you reveal is."

Shen Qiang was silent for a moment and said, "You don't have to worry about this; I won't just reveal a large knife enough to scare them away but will also give them a surprise."

"That would be ideal because I do need some time to find an opportunity." Bianyi laughed, then said, "We have all day tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow, the Treasure Exhibition officially begins and lasts for three days. This means we have four days to do everything."

"If I'm not wrong, after showing off their strength on the first day of the Treasure Exhibition, over the next two days, they will approach you to discuss cooperation matters, so you must do everything possible to drag them out and attract sufficient attention."

"No problem." Shen Qiang stood up and said, "Let's go. I'll take care of the Treasure Exhibition side, and leave the rest to you. Don't let me down."

Bianyi squinted his eyes and laughed, "Don't worry, I'll give you a surprise."

The two went downstairs.

Downstairs.

The two immediately saw Zuo Lianghao leaning against Bianyi's car, seemingly saying something to Kang Luoying.

But Kang Luoying, who was sitting in Shen Qiang's car, had a completely indifferent expression, not even glancing at him.

Seeing Shen Qiang come downstairs, she got out of the car.

Standing beside the car.

Shen Qiang smiled, looking at Zuo Lianghao's cold gaze and said, "Shouldn't you greet your boss when you see him?"

Zuo Lianghao's eyes turned cold, then he held back his anger and said, "Hello, boss."

Shen Qiang smiled, got into the car, and after Kang Luoying also got in, he closed the car window and drove straight to Tianyou Pharmaceutical and Health Care Company.

Arriving at the back, near the riverbank.

Shen Qiang didn't get out of the car, just sat inside with Kang Luoying, quietly watching Wu Zhaoyang and his son practicing their sword.

At this moment, one of the twelve captains came over to greet Shen Qiang.

After the car window was lowered, Shen Qiang smiled at him and said, "Stay sharp tonight, and protect the Wu family's grandfather and grandson. Don't let anyone get close."

Upon hearing this, one of the twelve captains immediately patted his chest and said, "Rest assured, boss, we'll ensure their safety."

Shen Qiang nodded at these words and turned around, ready to leave.

But just then.

Boom!

A surge of majestic, clean, and holy energy surged up from the side of the Wu family's grandfather and grandson, forming a massive pillar of light that pierced into the sky, like a silver chain linking to the crescent moon in the night sky.

Not only that but even more jaw-dropping for everyone present was that, under the intense fluctuation of the spiritual energy that resembled a silver chain, a graceful figure slowly appeared beside the longsword. Although the unrivaled beauty only appeared for an instant, the level of beauty left everyone present breathless.

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