Xiuxian, I can travel to another world

Chapter 266 Alliance
Unexpectedly, the Drunken Taoist died, killed in the attack on the Yan family by the various families of the Cloud Whale Chamber of Commerce.

They just got married a few days ago...

The other person's beaming expression is still vivid in my mind.

It can only be said that the word 'fate' is most capable of playing tricks on people.

The fact that the Drunken Daoist, a direct descendant of the Yan family and a Dao Foundation cultivator, was killed indicates that the Yan family's situation is extremely dire.

Even whether the ancestral home can be preserved is uncertain.

If the Yan family completely collapses, Zhu Ju will likely be implicated and will need to find a way to leave Yunjing Island.

The next day.

Chen Tong came to visit.

"Fellow Daoist Zhu, the Cloud Whale Chamber of Commerce is currently in chaos. To ensure safety, fellow Daoists in the vicinity are preparing to form an alliance for offense and defense."

He extended an invitation:
"Fellow Daoist, why don't you join us?"

Most of the people living in this area are guests of the Yan family.

Zhu Jushi, Yu Loushi, Chen Tongshi, and Hu Lishu, as the Daoist companion of the Drunken Daoist, are all examples of this.

However, they clearly had no intention of working for the Yan family, but they also needed to ensure that they would not be affected.

The Alliance meeting was held at Chen Tong's manor.

There were more than a dozen Foundation Establishment cultivators in total. Besides Chen Tong and Yu Lou, there was also a Foundation Establishment mid-stage cultivator named Yuan Mo.

They also have their own descendants and innate Qi cultivators as vassals, who together can fill the entire courtyard.

"Everyone!"

As the initiator of the alliance and also the one with the deepest cultivation, Chen Tong naturally stood in the main position.

He clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, then spoke:
"The situation is turbulent and people's hearts are unsettled."

"Everyone is aware of the situation of the Cloud Whale Chamber of Commerce. We don't want to cause trouble, but we can't be afraid of trouble either."

"today!"

"We have formed an alliance here. All of us are like brothers and sisters. When one family is in trouble, all sides will help. Let us work together to overcome the difficulties. Does anyone have any objections?"

Upon hearing this, everyone shook their heads repeatedly.

"no!"

"Brother Chen, please make the arrangements!"

"Not bad!"

"..."

"Brother Chen," one of them spoke up.
"We don't care."

"But Fellow Daoist Hu is the Daoist partner of the Drunken Daoist of the Yan family, so he can be considered a member of the Yan family. What if other families demand him based on this?"

Hu Lishu's face turned pale.

Upon hearing this, everyone instinctively turned their heads to look at her.

"You bastard, you're a member of the Yan family!" Yu Lou cursed angrily.

"The Drunken Daoist died right after they became Daoist partners, and we don't even know if they shared a room together. How can they be considered family?"

"Ahem!" Chen Tong coughed lightly twice and said slowly:
"Fellow Daoist Yu's words may be rough, but they are not wrong. Fellow Daoist Hu has just arrived on Cloud Whale Island and has had almost no contact with the Yan family, let alone any other families. If he is implicated, it is hard to believe."

"Now that we have formed an alliance, we should stand together through thick and thin. How can we hand over someone just because someone else says something?"

"Not bad." Yuan Mo nodded.
"The alliance has just been established, and we must work together as one."

"If we abandon Fellow Daoist Hu now, what if we have to abandon other fellow Daoists when something else happens?"

"Then what's the point of establishing an alliance?"

Hear the words.

Hu Lishu's face lit up with gratitude, and she thanked her repeatedly.

"Not bad." Yu Lou clapped his hands.
"That's it!"

"We have over a dozen Foundation Establishment cultivators here. Who can we be afraid of on Cloud Whale Island, except for a handful of others?"

"maybe……"

His eyes flickered, and he said:
"Let's take this opportunity to make our alliance bigger and stronger, and establish a foothold on this island!"

These words stirred something in many people's hearts.

indeed.

Turbulent times create heroes.

In peacetime, they would hardly stand out, but now they have a chance to rise to prominence.

Yuan Mo subconsciously looked at Chen Tong, who also had a smile on his face, clearly sharing the same thoughts.

If we can subdue the dozen or so Foundation Establishment cultivators present, we will have a certain say on the island in the future.

Cloud Whale Island...

This place is much more prosperous and wealthy than the poor, remote villages they used to live in.

If one can establish a firm foothold, not only will one achieve the late stage of the Foundation Establishment realm, but one might even have a chance to form the Core in the future.

That is,

Who will be the leader of the association?
"that……"

A person slowly raised their hand:
"Does anyone know the current situation on the island?"

"The Fang and Sun families, along with other families, are launching a siege against the Yan family," Chen Tong said, regaining his composure.
"The fighting at the Yan family's ancestral home was fierce, and other places were also in chaos. The Yan family's situation is not good at the moment, but it is not necessarily certain that they will be defeated."

"Brother Chen." A female cultivator in red said:

"Will the Yan family make some concessions to other families in order to negotiate peace?"

"Possibly." Chen Tong nodded.
"But certainly not now, and neither side will sit down for talks as long as one side has an absolute advantage."

"I went to check the edge yesterday, and Cloud Whale Island has stopped advancing; the third-tier formation is fully deployed," someone sighed.
"It's no longer possible to leave the island."

"It's not that everywhere is chaotic," Yuan Mo interjected.
"The rules of the market managed by the Fang family in the back mountain are still in effect, but the prices of everything have increased. Moreover, the market is safe, but it is not necessarily safe outside of it. If anyone is going there, it is best to invite a few fellow Daoists to go with them in case of any unforeseen circumstances."

"Yes!"

"..."

The crowd began to discuss the current situation on the island.

"Everyone."

Zhu Ju spoke:
"Has the murderer who killed several Foundation Establishment cultivators been caught?"

Ok?
There was silence.

"Yes!"

Chen Tong touched his chin, his eyes suddenly filled with realization:

"Fellow Daoist Zhu is right to remind us. Everyone says that this was done by the head of the Yan family, but there has been no conclusive evidence for so long, and the head of the Yan family is nowhere to be found."

"and……"

“It seems another fellow Daoist was murdered yesterday. If it was the same person, it means the murderer is still at large.”

"What kind of mess is this?" someone said with a wry smile.
"The murderer hasn't been brought to justice yet, but chaos has already broken out on the island. Are we just going to let the murderer continue his killing spree?"

Everyone complained.

It's simply that each family only cares about its own interests, and uses this as a pretext to attack the Yan family, without ever thinking about catching the murderer.

"Sister Hu".

Time passed, and as darkness fell, Yu Lou turned his head and spoke:
"It's getting late, let's go back and rest." "Fellow Daoist, please be careful with your words." Hu Lishu's expression changed.

"I gave you the spirit wine yesterday. Brother Lai just left not long ago. Why do you have to bully a poor soul like me?"

"Sigh!" Yu Lou waved his hand.
"What are you saying, Sister Hu?"

“I was worried about your safety, and there’s still a jar of that spirit wine left. Why don’t we go back today and finish it?”

"Fellow Daoist Yu." Hu Lishu's eyes flashed with panic, and she subconsciously took a step back.
“This is different from what we said yesterday.”

"Little sister," Yu Lou said with a grin, leaning closer.
"What are you afraid of?"

"Do you think I'd eat you? We've known each other before, and since we're strangers on this island, we should be even closer."

"Fellow Daoist Yu." Zhu Ju frowned.
"Since others are unwilling, why force them to do something they don't want to do?"

Ok?
Yu Lou opened his eyes.

Previously, there were rules on Cloud Whale Island, so he didn't dare to be too presumptuous. Now that things are in chaos, why would he care about other people's opinions anymore?

Although he was shameless, he was a genuine mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

"good."

Yuan Mo spoke:
"Fellow Daoist Hu is probably not in a good mood lately, so we shouldn't bother you too much. Fellow Daoist Yu, please restrain yourself."

"..." Yu Lou's expression changed, then he grinned and scratched his head:

"I was just joking, why are you all taking it so seriously?"

"Ha ha……"

"just kidding!"

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"Dong dong..."

There was a knock on the door.

"Fellow Hu Dao."

Upon opening the courtyard gate, Hu Lishu, dressed in white mourning clothes, stood in front of the gate carrying a jar of wine.

"Fellow Daoist, thank you for your kind words today."

Hu Lishu sighed and handed over the wine jar she was holding:

"This is Brother Lai's latest brewed wine, called Thousand-Day Intoxication. It is said to enhance one's cultivation after consumption. I hope you will accept it."

"You're too kind, fellow Daoist." Zhu Ju thought for a moment, then reached out and took the gift.
"My cultivation level is indeed too low, and I urgently need to improve it. Consider this wine as my purchase, however much it costs in spirit stones."

"No!" Hu Lishu waved her hands repeatedly:

"How could I possibly want spirit stones?"

“Brewery was Brother Lai’s hobby. He would invite his friends to taste his new wine. Now that he’s gone, I’ll do the same for him.”

"That fish basket wants this kind of wine."

"Wine?" Zhu Ju asked.
"Just alcohol?"

"Of course not." Hu Lishu blushed.
"Wine will eventually run out, but it can be the foundation of one's livelihood. Besides... the estate that Brother Lai left me is also quite nice."

In other words.

Yu Lou coveted more than just a jar of wine; he coveted the legacy left behind by the Drunken Taoist.

Wine cellar, courtyard, and...

woman!

"Yo!"

Just then, Yu Lou's sharp voice rang out:
"So that's why you wouldn't let me into the courtyard for the banquet today. Turns out you've got your eye on that pretty boy, Sister Hu..."

"You haven't had enough to eat!"

"You!" Hu Lishu's face turned pale. She turned back and glared at him before turning and returning to her own courtyard.

"Fellow Daoist Hu is shy." Yu Lou grinned, gave Zhu Ju a deep look, and then turned and went back to his own courtyard.

Zhu Ju touched the wine jar, seemingly lost in thought.

…………

After drinking the nectar wine, one feels refreshed and clear-headed.

After taking the "Thousand Days' Intoxication" pills, one feels drowsy and intoxicated.

A few days later.

"Gulu..."

Zhu Ju put down the Thousand-Day Intoxication, drank a few more mouthfuls of Ambrosia Wine, completed his daily practice, and then stopped.

"Fellow Daoist Zhu."

The call came from outside the courtyard.

"Fellow Daoist Yuan."

Zhu Ju got up and opened the courtyard gate:

"Uncommon guest, please come in!"

"The aroma of the wine is irresistible." Yuan Mo raised an eyebrow.
"Fellow Daoist, you are truly carefree."

"You jest. I'm just passing the time, having a drink to relieve my boredom." Zhu Ju took out a wine bowl and poured some for the other person.

"Fellow Daoist, please try this. This is the Thousand-Day Intoxication brewed by the Drunken Daoist, a true delicacy among wines."

"The Drunken Taoist's wine is the best on the island. It seems I've come to the right place today." Yuan Mo's eyes lit up, and he picked up his wine cup to take a sip.
"Good wine!"

He put down his wine glass and spoke seriously:
"Fellow Daoist Zhu."

What do you think of the alliance?

"Very good." Zhu Ju nodded.
"The situation on the island is currently deteriorating. Only by uniting with fellow Daoists can we ensure our own safety, which is good for both ourselves and others."

"Yes." Yuan Mo nodded.
"In your opinion, fellow Daoist, who should be chosen as the leader of this alliance?"

Ok?
Zhu Ju raised an eyebrow.

The alliance was founded by Chen Tong, whose cultivation and strength were the highest among everyone, so theoretically he should be the leader.

But Yuan Mo was clearly unwilling to give up.

"Although Yu Lou's cultivation is not bad, his character is despicable, greedy and lustful, and I have always disliked him."

Yuan Mo spoke:
"Fellow Daoist should feel the same way."

“Because Fellow Daoist Chen Tong is very close to Yu Lou, he is being too lenient with him. I think this is not good.”

"Hmm." Zhu Ju nodded slowly.

"Before coming here, I visited Fellow Daoist Hu, and she promised to vote for me if a new leader were to be chosen," Yuan Mo said.

"I hope Fellow Daoist Zhu will also support me!"

Currently, Chen Tong seems to have the upper hand in the position of leader, but Yuan Mo is not without a chance.

Fish basket,

That's where his opportunity lies.

Many people dislike fish traps, such as Zhu Ju and Hu Lishu. By grasping this point, they can gain a lot of support.

"Ok?"

Just as Zhu Ju was about to speak, the two of them looked up at the same time, their faces showing surprise:

"problem occurs!"

(End of this chapter)