Chapter 889: Seeking Help |
Meng Zhang wanted to lend a hand, not because of his relationship with Xu Mengying, but for the overall consideration, to secure a better living environment for Taiyi Sect in the future.
Whether it's a case of "when lips are gone, teeth are cold" or "when a rabbit dies, a fox mourns," Meng Zhang couldn't just stand idly by while these local cultivation forces were being swept away one by one, without doing anything.
There are still many details about this matter that haven't been clarified.
But someone as clever as Meng Zhang knows for sure that Xu Mengying's small group must have fallen into a prearranged trap, a calculated scheme.
The mastermind behind it, without a doubt, must be the foreign powers such as Wonderful Pill Union, Tool and Talisman League, and the Great Prosperity Alliance.
Even without any evidence at the moment, Meng Zhang is certain it's them.
As for the specifics of how they executed this plot and whether there is an insider cooperating within the small group, that remains unknown.
Meng Zhang believes that Taiyi Sect is also their target in this scheme.
Back when they clashed with the Wonderful Pill Union, the other side didn't immediately retaliate.
All these things lead Meng Zhang to draw connections.
If Taiyi Sect had sensed the crisis early on, and if Meng Zhang had been provoked to join the small group organized by You Hongzhi True Monarch to counter them, then it's highly likely that Meng Zhang is among those who are currently in chaos and trouble.
Originally, Meng Zhang thought these foreign big merchant families were merely using regular trade methods to seize and control the market in Jiuqu Province and monopolize its commerce.
Unexpectedly, they would resort to such malicious tactics.
These powerful dragons from beyond the river truly live up to their reputation.
Once the guilt of this small group is confirmed, all the cultivation forces involved will be uprooted by the Dali Dynasty.
Xu Mengying must have realized the severity of the problem long ago, which is why she hurriedly sought help from Meng Zhang.
Of course, faced with such a crisis and formidable enemies, Xu Mengying doesn't believe that Meng Zhang can be of much help.
She's merely grasping at straws, trying to find a lifeline in desperation.
If Meng Zhang, out of self-preservation, decides to stand by and distance himself from her, she can understand.Her only request was that she hoped Meng Zhang, based on their years of friendship, would help Yellow Lotus Sect preserve its last seed.
Facing the disaster of extermination, those who were determined to preserve the heritage and continuation of Yellow Lotus Sect were about to take action.
According to Xu Mengying's worst assumptions, she would arrange for a small number of young disciples from Yellow Lotus Sect to hide their identities and seek refuge under the wings of Taiyi Sect.
As far as Xu Mengying knew, after the Hundred Battles Gate suffered a calamity of extermination in the past, some of their disciples were taken in by Taiyi Sect and helped rebuild their sect in Demon Wind Gobi, becoming a dependent existence of Taiyi Sect.
Xu Mengying didn't know that after Elder Beast Fury of Beast King Mountain died, Jade Sword Sect and Four Seas Commercial Firm had partitioned and nearly wiped out Beast King Mountain.
A small group of disciples who were arranged in advance by Elder Beast Fury sought refuge in Taiyi Sect and continued the legacy of Beast King Mountain.
Upon hearing Xu Mengying's words, Meng Zhang immediately stated that he wouldn't sit idly by and would do everything to assist.
This surprised and deeply moved Xu Mengying.
If these foreign forces were allowed to easily achieve their goals and eliminate the local cultivation forces, Taiyi Sect would most likely be their next target.
By then, who knows what malicious means they would use against Taiyi Sect.
Meng Zhang thought it better to take the initiative at this moment, while the local cultivation forces still had some strength left, and everyone still had the power to fight.
Of course, providing assistance also required careful planning.
Meng Zhang was not rash; he couldn't immediately mobilize the entire cultivator army of Taiyi Sect to confront those foreign big merchant families.
Meng Zhang instructed Xu Mengying to return immediately and persuade all the members of the small group to mobilize the cultivator army and prepare for the worst-case scenario.
At the same time, Meng Zhang reminded Xu Mengying to be extremely cautious, as there might be a mole within their small group.
After Xu Mengying left, Meng Zhang ordered the sect to strengthen its defenses and prepare for war. He himself hurriedly made his way to Jiuqu City, the provincial capital of Jiuqu Province.
Besides its formidable defense, the Fourth Rank magic tool "Rainbow Dawn Glow Robe" that Meng Zhang possessed also had a slight acceleration function.
With the robe's speed fully activated, it only took Meng Zhang a few days to cross over half of Jiuqu Province and reach his destination.
Jiuqu City was originally the headquarters of Jiuqu League, and Meng Zhang had visited it more than once before.
Since becoming the capital of Jiuqu Province, the city's architectural layout hadn't changed much.
When Zhang Wei, the governor of Jiuqu Province, took office, he held a grand ceremony and invited the leaders of various cultivation forces to meet him.That ceremony was of great significance, as it marked Jiuqu League's integration into the Dali Dynasty, becoming one of its provinces.
During that event, Meng Zhang merely joined everyone in paying respects to Governor Zhang Wei Neng Dashuai and didn't have a chance to talk with him privately.
Meng Zhang's visit to Jiuqu City this time wasn't to meet the unfamiliar Governor Zhang Wei Neng Dashuai but to find a way to meet his old friend, True Monarch Wen Dong.
True Monarch Wen Dong had shown interest in befriending Meng Zhang in the past, and they had established a good relationship.
Over the years, True Monarch Wen Dong had been residing in Jiuqu City.
Due to the distance, they hadn't met each other frequently.
However, during festivals and special occasions, Meng Zhang always instructed the disciples stationed in Jiuqu City to bring generous gifts to pay respects to True Monarch Wen Dong.
In many instances, disciples specially sent by Taiyi Sect brought Meng Zhang's handwritten letters and various gifts to visit True Monarch Wen Dong.
True Monarch Wen Dong was a courteous person, and regardless of the gift exchanges or their relationship, he always responded with letters and gifts.
At this moment, Meng Zhang could only hope that their years of continued contact had maintained their bond of friendship.
Meng Zhang arrived at True Monarch Wen Dong's residence within Jiuqu League, and he smoothly met with True Monarch Wen Dong.
After some brief pleasantries, just as Meng Zhang was about to get to the main topic, True Monarch Wen Dong brought up the purpose of Meng Zhang's visit.
Currently, True Monarch Wen Dong held the position of an advisor in the Governor's Office, specifically providing counsel to Governor Zhang Wei Neng Dashuai and assisting him in managing the vast Jiuqu Province.
True Monarch Wen Dong held considerable authority and power in his position.
Apart from managing his own cultivation and military affairs, Governor Zhang Wei Neng Dashuai had limited free time.
Many daily affairs within the Governor's Office were handled by True Monarch Wen Dong.
Numerous departments within Jiuqu Province, including the intelligence system, reported to him.
From Jiuqu City to the entire Jiuqu Province, there were hardly any matters that could escape the watchful eyes and ears of True Monarch Wen Dong.
Seeing Meng Zhang's disheveled appearance as he rushed to his residence, True Monarch Wen Dong already knew the purpose of Meng Zhang's visit without him saying a word.
If it were just based on their unreliable relationship, True Monarch Wen Dong wouldn't involve himself in this matter.
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