Chapter 87
"We're here!"
A team of two to three thousand people came to Yunsheng Market, one of the easternmost markets in the Dishen Sect.
At the gate, the three foundation-building monks in charge of the market had already come out and greeted them with smiles.
The casual cultivators watching the show were all surprised by the team's lineup and asked around in confusion:"What's going on? Why are there so many masters in the market?"
"I heard that the Earth God Sect is preparing to go to war with the Yunyang Sect! It is estimated that the market will issue war missions soon and recruit casual cultivators."
"Hiss, such a big thing actually happened?"
Some casual cultivators looked worried and hurried back to their rented caves, ready to pack up and leave this troubled place.
Some casual cultivators were excited. Although this kind of war was dangerous, it was also an opportunity to make a lot of money, so they were all ready to fight.
The prices of materials in the market rose accordingly. Things like elixirs, talismans, and magic tools that improve combat power all increased by 10% or 20%.
At this time, in the lobby in the center of the market, two Jindan Zhenren, forty foundation-building cultivators, and the three people who were originally stationed in the market, Forty-five cultivators gathered together to build their foundation. In the center was a huge sand table with a topographic map of a thousand miles around.
Han Yuan stood in the crowd, looking inconspicuous. He carefully observed the map and wrote down the details one by one.
Elder Wu Baogang, who was stationed in the market, bowed respectfully to the two people at the front of the crowd and said,"Master Xuanlin, Master Renyi, I am Wu Baogang from Tianshui Peak stationed in Yunsheng Market. These two are the deputy masters, Chang Yiran from Liandan Peak and Chang Huixiu from Mingwen Peak. You two masters can ask us three questions if you have any questions."
Chang Yiran and Chang Huixiu beside him also immediately saluted.
Han Yuan looked at the two foundation-building monks with curiosity. Both of them had the surname Chang, so they should be from the Chang family.
Zhou Xuanlin waved his hand:"No need for greetings. I am Zhou Xuanlin, the seventh elder of Gumu Peak, and the one next to me is Zhou Renyi, the seventh elder of Lingwen Peak. The task given to us is to occupy the Gengchun Market, which belongs to the Yunyang Sect, as well as the surrounding minerals, forestry, fisheries and other industries, and eliminate the enemies of the Yunyang Sect and its affiliated forces! Now introduce us to the situation nearby."
Wu Baogang's expression became solemn. He pointed to the direction on the left side of the map:"This is the Yunsheng Market where we are now. There are eleven industries belonging to us around, including six minerals, three farms, and two fisheries."
Han Yuan took a look and saw that there were eleven green areas marked near the market on the left side of the topographic map. There were detailed industrial information on them, including medium-sized low-grade spirit stone mines, large yellow-grade high-grade spirit fields, and medium-sized spirit fish breeding farms.
Zhou Xuanlin frowned and said:"How is the defense of these industries now?"
"Small and medium-sized industries are guarded by disciples at the peak of Qi Refining, while large and larger industries are guarded by disciples at the foundation building stage!"Wu Baogang immediately said
"The guarding force is too low!" Zhou Xuanlin shook his head.
He looked at the other side of the map.
Wu Baogang also pointed to the red area on the right side of the map and explained:"This is Gengchunfang City. There were two foundation builders sitting there before. There are a total of eight industries next to it that belong to Yunyang Sect, including four mines, two farmlands, a fishery, and a forest farm. Their previous defense standards were similar to ours, but there have also been movements there during this period."
Zhou Xuanlin nodded, turned to look at Zhou Renyi, who had been silent for a long time, and asked:"Renyi, I think we can go straight to Huanglong and kill them by surprise. What do you think?"
Han Yuan also looked over. He had seen the seventh elder of Lingwen Peak before, but he didn't know the name of the seventh elder before. The names of these two are also Zhou, and it seems that they are related.
Zhou Renyi said cautiously:"Xuanlin, we'd better be careful. The cultivators of Yunyang Sect are not simple!"
He remembered the feeling of powerlessness in the previous battle with Zhao Yumu, and he couldn't help but act cautiously. He said,"We must first find out the intelligence of the opposite side and weaken their strength before we can attack with all our strength. We can divide our troops to go to eight industries and find ways to occupy them one by one, cut off their resources, and consume their combat power. Then we will surround and attack them!"
Zhou Xuanlin was surprised at Zhou Renyi's steady style, but after thinking about it, he agreed,"You are right. If we rush up now, we might fall into a trap."
Zhou Renyi looked at everyone and said,"We must be prepared for a protracted war.
This is just a small battlefield.
We can't consume too much manpower.
There are many casual cultivators, immortal families and small forces in the market.
We can spend resources to recruit these people.
We don't have to consider their loyalty.
As long as we can rely on them to explore the way and consume the power of Yunyang Sect, that's enough.
The sect can report part of the consumed resources, and the rest will be paid by our Zhou family!
You can rest assured!
"
The faces of the foundation-building elders around them relaxed a little. This way, their life danger would be reduced a lot.
Zhou Xuanlin thought about it and nodded:"In this case, Renyi, you take the defense and I take the attack. Is that ok?"
Zhou Renyi reminded:"Be careful and don't be reckless."
"Don't worry." Zhou Xuanlin said.
Zhou Xuanlin immediately asked the foundation-building monks in the hall:"Does anyone of you want to take the initiative to join the attack team?"
"I!"
"I'll join in too!"
Soon, a dozen foundation-building cultivators took the initiative to stand up.
Zhou Xuanlin nodded with satisfaction, and then looked at a few people who were hesitant. He directly reminded:"Zhou Wei,..., Liu Tao, the twenty-five of you lead your own teams and follow me to participate in the offensive and defensive battles."
""Yes!" More than half of the foundation-building elders responded.
More than a dozen of these people took the initiative to step forward, and a few were named by Zhou Xuanlin while they were hesitant.
In general, they are all willing to fight on the front line.
Zhou Xuanlin brought twenty-five foundation-building monks to the side, pointed at the topographic map, and began to deploy troops and discuss matters of attack.
The remaining twenty foundation-building monks were naturally assigned to defensive work.
Zhou Renyi took the initiative to step forward and said to the remaining foundation-building monks:"They are going to attack over there, and our defense work here is actually not simple. A stable rear and sufficient supply of resources are the key to victory, so your job is not simple either! These eleven industries must have foundation-building monks going there. If you want to defend any one of them, you can apply to me."
"Let me guard this spirit stone mine!"
"I guard this fishery lake!"
"I'll take care of this place!"
Soon, all eleven industries had foundation-building monks who signed up for defense. As a result, only nine foundation-building monks were left unassigned!
Zhou Renyi looked at them and said,"We need a mobile patrol team in the rear. They will patrol around the market town to ensure the safety of the area around the market town and be ready to support various industries or the front line at any time. What do you choose?"
"I'll join the patrol!"
"Me too!"
Under Zhou Renyi's gaze, the five foundation-building monks who followed Zhou Renyi came out one by one. These five people were the foundation-building elders of Lingwen Peak. The mobile team was naturally very important, so he naturally had to use his own people.
"Wu Baogang, the three of you are still responsible for the safety of the market and ensuring its operation during wartime!"
""Yes!" Wu Baogang, Chang Yiran and Chang Huixiu responded.
Zhou Renyi nodded with satisfaction. Now the personnel were assigned. However, he then noticed Han Yuan standing beside him and was stunned. Why was there one more person here?