The mountain lords of Qingling Mountain were quickly summoned and now stood before Niu Yingng.
Xu Ning stood below, while Tie Dan stood directly beside Niu Yingng, his face the picture of seriousness.
Niu Yingng looked down at them and spoke softly. "Mountain lords, the other caves are already locked in fierce battles. It seems you all have a rather good relationship with one another?"
The mountain lords were startled, then instinctively turned to look at Xu Ning, their gazes filled with questions.
They had all individually asked Xu Ning whether they should unite to attack the other mountains, and his answer had always been no.
Suddenly, they realized everyone else's eyes were also on Xu Ning. Comprehension dawned, and their eyes widened in disbelief.
They had each secretly allied with Xu Ning, unaware of the others' true relationships. Now, it seed they were all allies of the sa mountain lord!
Xu Ning was speechless. Sowhat embarrassed, he said, "The Cave Master is asking you a question! Are you all mute?"
At this mont, Xu Ning really wanted to gouge out their eyes. Why were they all staring at him as if he were the Cave Master? If soone didn't know better, they would think he had usurped her authority!
Seeing this, Niu Yingng wasn't particularly angry. After hearing what Xu Ning had said earlier, she understood that her older brother, Tie Dan, was no ordinary demon. His brother must also have his rits.
At this mont, Snakeskin quickly stepped forward and said, "Cave Master, the relationships among us mountain lords are indeed harmonious. We have no desire to fight each other!"
The other mountain lords quickly echoed, "Yes, Cave Master, we cannot bear to see our own kind killing each other!"
Niu Yingng asked suspiciously, "Is that truly the case?"
The mountain lords replied in unison, "Yes, Cave Master!"
Niu Yingng nodded and then said, "It's like this. The Feiyun Mountain Lord just shared so thoughts with , and I believe they make a great deal of sense."
"Since our Qingling Mountain Cave is so united, and the other caves are currently tearing themselves apart, why don't we take this opportunity to launch a coordinated attack and seize a large amount of resources?"
The mountain lords below were startled upon hearing this. Then, realization dawned, and their eyes imdiately lit up with joy.
Indeed, their unity was truly an invincible force.
However, despite their joy, they still subconsciously turned to look at Xu Ning, their eyes filled with the sa questioning look.
Xu Ning was truly exasperated. He gritted his teeth and said, "Why are you looking at ? Whatever the Cave Master says, goes!"
He was fed up with these idiots. Even if they were allied with him, the Cave Master was still the one in charge! If it weren't for Tie Dan's inexplicable sway over the Cave Master today, Xu Ning would have been skinned alive!
After hearing Xu Ning's words, the mountain lords hurriedly responded to Niu Yingng. "We await the Cave Master's orders!"
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Niu Yingng nodded, stood up, and announced with great enthusiasm, "Gather tomorrow. We attack Baishan Cave!"
This ti, Xu Ning had learned his lesson. Before anyone could look at him, he nodded vigorously in agreent.
The mountain lords, seeing this, quickly understood. "Yes, Cave Master!"
Niu Yingng dismissed them. "Alright, go back and prepare!"
The mountain lords then dispersed.
Imdiately, Niu Yingng turned to Xu Ning. "Elder Brother, is there any problem with this plan?"
Xu Ning sighed. Since he was already involved, he might as well help properly. After glancing at Tie Dan, who was standing proudly nearby, Xu Ning said, "Baishan Cave is fine, but Jiangqing Cave would be a better target."
"There are no natural barriers between Jiangqing Cave and our Qingling Mountain Cave, which will make it easier to manage in the future. Moreover, Jiangqing Cave has always been wealthy, and its spirit stone mines have a large output."
Niu Yingng's eyes lit up. "Then I'll call them back right now and change the plan to attack Jiangqing Cave!"
Xu Ning quickly raised a hand to stop her. "No. It's not too late to attack Jiangqing after we've taken Baishan Cave."
Niu Yingng was taken aback. "Elder Brother, do you an we should attack two caves?"
Xu Ning smiled wryly. Once they started attacking, how could they possibly stop? How could one or two caves satisfy everyone's ambitions once the bloodlust took hold?
However, Xu Ning didn't voice this thought. Instead, he simply said, "We'll see when the ti cos. Well then, Cave Master, we'll head back first."
After saying that, Xu Ning looked at Tie Dan. "Are you coming, or are you staying?"
Tie Dan glanced reluctantly at Niu Yingng, then nodded. "I'll go back first."
Niu Yingng quickly said, "Then I'll see you off!"
As a result, Xu Ning watched as Tie Dan and Niu Yingng walked off together, practically glued to each other's sides all the way back to Feiyun Mountain.
After Niu Yingng finally left, Xu Ning looked at Tie Dan. "Co with to the thatched hut."
Tie Dan felt a little guilty and nodded silently.
Arriving at the hut, Xu Ning fixed Tie Dan with a stare. "Have you fallen for her?"
Tie Dan scoffed, "How could I! I'm a heartless ox!"
Xu Ning wasn't buying it. "Stop talking nonsense. Pack your things. We're leaving."
Tie Dan was stunned, then quickly protested. "Wait! Xu Ning, didn't we agree to help Yingng?"
Xu Ning retorted, "Who agreed to that? 'Yingng, Yingng'—you're shaless!"
Tie Dan quickly defended himself. "We clearly communicated with our eyes just now! You nodded!"
Xu Ning fud, "I nodded for the plan, not for you to play hero! You still say you haven't fallen for her? Let tell you, your impulsiveness is going to bring disaster down on us!"
Tie Dan was unconvinced and couldn't help but mutter, "It's just a little help! It's not a big deal!"
Xu Ning was so angry he jumped up and smacked Tie Dan on the head, then rained down a series of blows. "Not a big deal? I'll teach you what's a big deal! You'll find out how big a deal it is when you're dead!"
Tie Dan was so aggrieved by the beating that he hung his head and didn't dare say another word.
Xu Ning pointed towards the door. "Hurry up. Pack your things and leave. Don't make force you."
Tie Dan, having no other choice, trudged off to pack.
Xu Ning, anwhile, went to retrieve his formations.
The demon kingdom was on the verge of war with the human race. He would need to find a way to protect himself. When the chaos started, many things would be exposed, and leaving them behind would be foolish.
Xu Ning was philosophical about this. There was no need to risk everything for a few resources.
However, just as Xu Ning finished packing away the spirit-gathering array, Niu Yingng's voice suddenly called from outside. "Elder Brother! Brother Tie Dan! Where are you?"
Xu Ning was startled. He turned and glared at Tie Dan before leading him towards the reception area.
Soon, the man and the ox t Niu Yingng again.
Tie Dan's face was stern, his voice deliberately serious. "What is it, Yingng?"
Niu Yingng looked at Tie Dan. "I have so questions for your elder brother!"
Tie Dan nodded towards Xu Ning. "Then ask my brother!"
Niu Yingng nodded and turned to Xu Ning. "Elder Brother, the master of Baishan Cave just sent a ssage asking if I could provide reinforcents!"
Xu Ning thought for a mont, then nodded slowly. "Reinforcents? That's perfect! Agree to it, and we'll go provide support tomorrow! But make sure the reward is substantial!"
Niu Yingng was confused. "But, Elder Brother, aren't we supposed to attack Baishan Cave tomorrow?"
Xu Ning raised a hand, a sly grin spreading across his face. "Exactly. We'll enter Baishan Cave as reinforcents, openly and honorably. Let the mountain lord of Baishan Cave wear himself out fighting off the external enemies. Then, once the battle is won and they're weakened and celebrating, we'll suddenly turn on them."
"We're the reinforcents, so when we decide to 'retreat' and take over is our business! A perfectly legitimate occupation of Baishan Cave! Why not?"
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