Chapter 1147: Thinking Hard about Change
"We will keep the master's warning in mind!"

"I don't want to listen to what you say, I only want to see what you do in the future." Jin Fuyu interrupted Song Yu and the other three with an indifferent look, and then raised his hand slightly, motioning them to stand up. "If I guessed correctly, Liu Xunyi will definitely do something earth-shattering next, and it will most likely be related to Jinjianwu. Our peaceful days...will not last long."

"That's right!" Ding Ao agreed. "Even if Liu Xunyi didn't make any move, Xie Xuan, Teng Sanshi, Xiao Zhirou and Yun Zhuiyue around him are not easy to deal with. Especially Xie Xuan, he once endured humiliation and hibernated under Qingfeng and his daughter. Now that he has finally turned the tables, he will definitely not stay still."

"Xie Xuan worked so hard to push Liu Xunyi to the top, it must be more than just a simple way of repaying a favor, there must be a big plan behind it. Besides, Yun Zhuiyue, he has already lost the territory of Dali, and now he must be coveting the Central Plains martial arts world." Song Yu pondered, "And Xunzhen, that evil woman, has always been cruel and cunning. Liu Xunyi was able to revive the dead end of the Anti-Traitor Conference. Her contribution is even greater than Xie Xuan's. The Xilu Wuzong who appeared out of nowhere is clearly using Liu Xunyi to help the Young King of Qin compete for the Central Plains."

Leng Yiyi continued thoughtfully: "So... don't be fooled by the fact that these people are in collusion at the anti-traitor meeting. In fact, they all have their own ulterior motives and are by no means united. Then can we take advantage of their differences..."

"Of course they have their own agenda, but they are united against the outside world. Don't forget that they are all counting on Liu Xunyi's golden signboard to help them gain more benefits, and no one will jump out to cause trouble, lest they become the target of public criticism. Losing Liu Xunyi now means losing the opportunity to conquer the Central Plains, so if we want to sow discord between them... not only will it be difficult to succeed, but we will also get frustrated." Ding Ao corrected Leng Yiyi with a smile, and although his tone was euphemistic, his words were not ambiguous at all, as if he was trying to save face for Dong Xiaoer who had just been bullied. "Let's consider it from another angle. So many ambitious forces are planning to take advantage of the chaos to get a share of the Central Plains. It is obviously impossible to satisfy their appetites just relying on the north of Qinhuai, which Luo Tianjin used to intimidate. Therefore, they will definitely reach out to the half of Jiangnan, which is our territory."

"I understand!" Dong Xiao'er suddenly understood and subconsciously exclaimed, "No wonder the owner said that Liu Xunyi would be involved with us. It turns out that this is the crux of the matter."

"The master is really far-sighted and sees the key point at a glance." Song Yu glanced at Ding Ao who was talking eloquently, then bowed to Jin Fuyu to show his admiration.

"This is exactly what Liu Xunyi is good at. Right now, he is the only one who can control the various forces that are seemingly united but actually divided." Jin Fuyu's eyes flickered, and his words became more and more intriguing. "Liu Xunyi is different from Luo Tianjin, and even more different from Qingfeng. The current situation has changed. It seems that... I should not stick to the old ways anymore. It's time to think of change when things get tough."

"Thinking of a change?" Jin Fuyu's words surprised Song Yu and the other three. They asked in unison, "What does the owner mean..."

"Whether it's Xie Xuan or Teng Sanshi, they are cunning, but they are still far from the former Luo Tianjin. Although Xiao Zhirou is a martial arts master, she is just a woman controlled by emotions. Yun Zhuiyue and Long Xiangshan are strong on the outside but weak on the inside, and he himself is bound by love and affection, and he can never achieve great things. Although Qin Ku is the head of the Hexi Qin family, he is still young and not skilled enough, so he is not to be feared. As for the Sanyi Gang... they are just a group of rabble, so let's not talk about them. Xunzhen and the Young Qin King behind her are indeed not simple, but their roots are far away in the Western Regions, and they can't reach the Central Plains martial arts world. Although the Xilu Wuzong is powerful, the key to success or failure lies in Liu Xunyi alone. Based on my understanding of Liu Xunyi, he will definitely not be willing to become the Young Qin King. "Jin Fuyu tapped the teacup with his right index finger, and then used the wet fingertips to gently gesture on the table, slowly and methodically counting the pros and cons of each force one by one, "Shaolin, Kunlun, and Kongtong claim to be impartial, but in fact their greatest ability is to adapt to the situation and protect themselves. Therefore, no matter who will have the last laugh between me and Liu Xunyi, they will gladly accept it. Just as they supported Luo Tianjin when he was in power, and immediately stood up for Qingfeng when he was in power, just to curry favor with the powerful. The Shuzhong Tang Sect is different. Since the brothers Tang Xuan and Tang Yuan turned against each other, the Tang Sect and Longxiang Mountain have become at odds. If Liu Xunyi really accepts Longxiang Mountain, then the Shuzhong Tang Sect... we will have the opportunity to win him over."

"This... According to intelligence, Tang Yuan had a very pleasant conversation with Liu Xunyi before leaving Danfeng Garden. I am worried that Tang Sect, like Shaolin, Kunlun, and Kongtong, has reached some kind of tacit understanding with Liu Xunyi." Song Yu carefully reminded Jin Fuyu while observing his expression, "Also... Tang Yuan is a cautious person by nature. It may not be easy for him to become an enemy of Liu Xunyi, who is at the peak of his career."

"Among the four great martial arts families, the Shu Tang Clan attaches the most importance to family tradition and inheritance. Tang Xuan ran away from home because he was dissatisfied with Tang Yuan, which was a taboo for the Tang Clan. Later, he joined the notorious Longxiang Mountain and even became one of the four guardians of Longxiang Mountain. He was regarded by the Tang Clan as the first great shame in a hundred years." Jin Fuyu said confidently, "Unless Tang Xuan apologizes with his death, there is no possibility for the Tang Clan and Longxiang Mountain to work together."

"If Tang Xuan died to apologize, the world would think that Yun Zhuiyue was afraid of the Tang Sect and wanted to keep quiet, which would undoubtedly be a provocation to Longxiang Mountain." Song Yu nodded without denying it. "The Tang Sect in Shu must be respectable, and Longxiang Mountain is no less respectable. Otherwise, Yun Zhuiyue would not have known the Tang Sect's taboos and still openly used Tang Xuan. It is precisely because of Longxiang Mountain's protection that the Tang Sect has never found an opportunity to enforce family rules on Tang Xuan."

"Although I don't know what Liu Xunyi and Tang Yuan said, the Shuzhong Tang Sect's century-old rules will never be hastily changed because of a few words from anyone. Taking a step back, even if Tang Yuan is timid and dares not offend Liu Xunyi, Shuzhong Tang Sect will not accept it, because Tang Yuan is not the only one who has the final say in the Tang Sect's major decisions." Jin Fuyu said, "The person who can really influence the overall situation of Shuzhong Tang Sect is the head of the Tang family who has not appeared for more than ten years. As for Tang Yuan, the general manager, in the final analysis, he is just acting on behalf of the head of the family."

"Could it be that the owner of the dock has an old relationship with the head of the Tang family?" Dong Xiaoer asked curiously.

"We met once more than ten years ago."

"The strength of the Tang Sect in Shu cannot be underestimated. If we can get the full support of the Tang Sect, our chances of winning can be increased by at least 20%." Song Yu volunteered excitedly, "Master, I would like to go to Sichuan alone to visit the Tang Sect."

"No need to rush!" Jin Fuyu gently waved his hand. "In recent years, our relationship with the Tang Sect has been up and down. If you go there rashly, you will only get yourself into trouble. What's more, Tang Yuan just attended the Anti-Traitor Conference and met Liu Xunyi too late. If you go to persuade him now, he might chop off his head and offer it to Liu Xunyi."

"Then I will go directly to see the head of the Tang Clan..."

"What's your reason?" Jin Fuyu interrupted Song Yu again, "Do you think the Tang Clan's Patriarch is really old and confused? Is he really ignorant of the various changes in the Central Plains martial arts world? His reluctance to show up is enough to show that he condones Tang Yuan's actions. If you don't have the capital and conditions to impress him, not only will you be turned away, but you will also give others a handle and make people laugh at you."

"The master is right." Song Yu said bitterly, "It's just because I just heard the master belittle himself. I just hate myself for being so weak and incompetent that I can't help the master..."

"Don't you know how loyal you are? Don't worry! There will definitely be a chance for you to make achievements." After saying that, Jin Fuyu cast a scrutinizing gaze at Ding Ao, Leng Yiyi and Dong Xiaoer who were looking forward to it, and promised in a resounding voice, "There will definitely be a chance for you to make achievements too!"

"As ordered..."

"Everyone, freeze! Just be the fucking quiet!"

Before the excited Song Yu and the other three could bow and accept the order, a series of rude shouts and curses suddenly rang out outside the tea stall.

Immediately afterwards, nearly a hundred Mongolian soldiers wearing armor and holding swords and shields rushed out from the chaotic hills and the foggy forest, and surrounded the Shunda Tea Shop in the blink of an eye.

The huge and imposing scene frightened the merchants who were resting in the tea stall in front and made them scream in fear. They stood there in a daze with fear on their faces, staring at each other, and no one dared to act rashly.

"This...how do you say that?"

The owner of the tea shop, supported by two frightened waiters, came forward tremblingly. Unable to tell who was in charge, he bowed repeatedly in all directions and loudly explained: "Our shop has been registered with the Dengzhou government office. We are a law-abiding business and have never defaulted on taxes. Do you have any misunderstandings..." "Get out!"

A nearby soldier strode forward and kicked the shopkeeper in the abdomen with great force, knocking him and his two waiters to the ground.

"General, please spare my life...General, please spare my life..."

Ignoring the painful cries of the shopkeeper and the waiter, the soldier narrowed his eyes and looked carefully at everyone in the teahouse, finally fixing his gaze on Jin Fu Yu.

"General, the person is there!"

With a shout, the Mongolian soldiers around immediately made way for him. In the blink of an eye, a burly man with a face full of flesh and a body like an iron tower, accompanied by eight muscular guards holding scimitars, appeared in front of everyone.

The man's eyes were as sharp as lightning, directed at Jin Fuyu who was sitting upright in the distance. Without any hesitation, he ran straight to the tea stall behind.

At the same time, Jin Fu Yu's eyes, which were not affected by fame or disgrace, looked at the Mongolian general who was approaching with great strides. Unlike Song Yu and others who had solemn expressions, there was no expression on his face.

"stop!"

"Asshole..."

"Eh!"

Before the Jin Jianwu disciples guarding outside the tea shed clashed with the Mongolian soldiers, the Mongolian general who was leading the way had already greeted Jin Fuyu enthusiastically: "Master Jin Wu, do you remember me?"

"General Sui is the bravest among the three armies, and his power is feared by the world. How dare Jin forget this?"

Jin Fu Yu revealed the identity of the Mongolian general in one sentence. It was Sui Zuo, the General of Xijing who was in charge of 50,000 elite troops in the Jingbei camp.

"Haha... Master Jinwu has a good memory! Since you and I are old acquaintances, why don't you invite me in for a cup of tea?"

"General, please!"

As Jin Fu Yu spoke, he signaled the disciples of Jin Jianwu to withdraw and let Sui Zuo and the eight guards enter the tea shed.

Sui Zuo was not polite either. He completely ignored Song Yu and the other three who were treating him as if they were facing a formidable enemy. He sat down opposite Jin Fu Yu, picked up Jin Fu Yu's teacup, and drank it all in one gulp.

"Scholars are different! Master Jinwu has a refined taste. He can leisurely drink tea in such a remote place."

"General Sui has always been a straightforward person, so why beat around the bush?" Jin Fuyu had no intention of greeting Sui Zuo, so he said bluntly, "It must not be a coincidence that you led your troops here. Could it be... that you came for me?"

"boom!"

"It's great!" Sui Zuo threw the teacup on the table, wiped the tea stains from the corners of his mouth with his big hand, and answered nonchalantly, "This general has traveled hundreds of miles just for you, my Excellency."

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of Song Yu and others changed quietly, and they became more cautious towards Sui Zuo.

Jin Fuyu remained calm and said calmly, "It is my honor, but I wonder how I can help you, General?"

"Okay! Okay!" Sui Zuo stared at Jin Fuyu, who was calm and composed, with a pair of cloudy eyes and a bloodthirsty grin on his lips. "I don't ask for anything else. I just want to borrow something from you and leave after I get it!"

"Oh? What?"

"Your head!"

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