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"Over there, the Abbasid Caliphate has instigated a bunch of rebel armies, and they've already gained some influence. The Crimson Dragon Army was alright a few years ago, but you know what they're like now. If they really retreat and pass through Jing County, they've suffered such heavy losses, they won't leave without taking advantage of the situation."

"The worst-case scenario is that the Crimson Dragon Army flees, and the rebel forces of the Abbasid Cult attack again..."

……

"If everything is true, it won't be long before refugees flee to Jing County. At that time, everyone will know, and it will definitely cause a huge mess."

"We need to prepare early."

Li Mengshan spoke at length.

Damn it.

Old Gu's face looked very grim.

This is not a good thing for anyone.

Han Ping'an understood everything at this moment.

The Crimson Dragon Army is the garrison of Honghe County. It has a great reputation and was incredibly powerful in its early years. However, it is now outwardly strong but inwardly weak and has a terrible reputation. Behind its back, it is known as the "Crimson Dragon Bandits," which speaks volumes.

The Abbasid Cult uses evil methods to incite and bewitch ordinary people to cause chaos everywhere. Their slogan is "Food is the first necessity of the people." They don't even let people eat their fill. What are they waiting for if they don't rebel?

  

The key issue is the terrifyingly evil nature of their methods. Those who are bewitched become like madmen, feeling no pain, and eating anything—rice, meat, humans, demons…

In earlier years, there had been some uprisings by the Aboriginal sect in Jing County, but they were just small fry and were suppressed by the government and powerful clans before they could cause any real trouble.

If the information Li Mengshan received is true, then this is a big problem.

The Red Dragon Army has been defeated, and it is said that an entire county has fallen, but any normal person knows that the real situation is probably even more severe.

Furthermore, this shows what it's like to be away from home.

Han Ping'an cursed inwardly, then couldn't help but ask, "This is truly the worst possible outcome. Is there anywhere we can go?"

Old Gu said quietly, "It's the same no matter where you are."

"Even if they are powerful and wealthy families, if they want to escape to other places, they will first be exploited by the locals. Even if they have some support in other places, they will be fish on the chopping block to be slaughtered when they arrive there."

There's absolutely nothing wrong with that statement.

Li Mengshan nodded in agreement, saying, "If you seek refuge with someone else, you won't gain their trust, and if you act like their dog, you'll be thrown out to take the fall at any time."

Old Gu's face lit up with madness: "In our family's situation, the more chaotic the better."

Han Ping'an's heart skipped a beat.

Old Gu was right too.

Even if you don't do business, chaos presents a huge opportunity to acquire resources and enhance your strength.

Moreover, they are quite strong.

"Don't rush. It will take time for the news to get here. Whether it's the Crimson Dragon Army or the Abbasid Cult, the commotion will be significant. Let's prepare in advance."

"Make a quick buck first, then run away when things get out of hand."

Old Gu licked his lips, his expression ferocious.

Their ruthless nature was on full display.

Han Ping'an nodded.

He glanced at the three bloodwinged insects in the cauldron of life and suddenly felt that they were missing.

The world is in chaos, and martial arts monsters are causing trouble. The more treasures like Bloodwing Insects, the better.

A dozen or so Bone Refining level warriors are comparable to a small army.

Damn it, I was too hasty back then.

But you can't blame him, raising this thing is too costly.

That is, now there are two more tiger corpses.

"Uncle, I'll collect some blood from that tiger carcass that has passed its seminal vesicles for later use. Also, do you have any white-winged tree insects in the shop?"

"Tree worms?"

Old Gu was taken aback, then shook his head and said, "We're out of tree worms, but if you need any, I'll go out and get you some more. No problem. How many do you need?"

The general store had sold out almost all of its goods, and what remained were mostly items of little value.

In addition, with the continuous changes in the situation, he no longer cares about anything else, and what he buys and sells on the black market are only valuable treasures.

Although tree insects can be quite profitable, they are inherently too low-end.

"Let's get twenty."

Han Pingan said in a deep voice.

Of these twenty, we'll raise as many as possible, but ultimately it's still just those three.

"OK."

"And Uncle, how about we tell Jiang Long of the Snake Hand Gang about this?" Han Ping'an had some ideas. It was obvious that Jiang Long was a ruthless guy and quite powerful.

After annihilating the Black Tiger Hall in one fell swoop, the benefits he will gain are self-evident, and it won't be long before he can break through to the third level.

The transaction is one thing, but it might have other uses later.

Old Gu's eyes flickered as he glanced at Li Mengshan: "Old Li, what do you think?"

Li Mengshan said, "There's nothing I can't say. I know Jiang Long of the Snake Hand Gang. He's a ruthless and intelligent man. Anyone who knows this kind of news wouldn't make a big fuss about it."

"You decide for yourself, kid."

Old Gu nodded slightly.

Upon hearing this, Han Ping'an understood the situation.

"By the way, if any refugees appear in Jing County, you and Daming should remember to go out and check it out."

"First, we need to gather some information. Second, don't underestimate some refugees; there might be some people of dubious origin mixed in with them, and there might be plenty of good stuff among them."

Old Gu reminded him.

Two words popped into Han Ping'an's mind: finding a bargain.

In this situation, there's no loss if you don't find it, but if you really encounter something outrageous, the gain could be substantial.

He nodded repeatedly.

Old Gu's experience is indeed extensive.

After giving his instructions, Old Gu quickly left, as he needed to go out and make preparations.

After Lao Gu left, Li Mengshan took a deep look at Han Ping'an.

White-winged tree insect?

Are the insects that bite themselves bred from white-winged tree insects?

He wasn't sure.

But it's not appropriate to ask.

"Uncle Li, please forgive me for any offense I may have caused you before."

Han Ping'an clasped his hands in a salute to Li Mengshan.

Li Mengshan shook his head and laughed, "If it were me, I would have been even more ruthless than you."

He harbored no resentment whatsoever.

"Uncle Li, you rest first, I'll go and get busy."

"it is good."

Han Ping'an quickly got to work.

The tiger blood and bones haven't been completely processed yet.

The information revealed by Li Mengshan gave him a great sense of urgency.

Bone tempering is far from enough.

Early morning.

Gu Ming finally returned, having spent the night out, but he was full of energy and had a ruddy complexion.

The news they brought back was also encouraging.

The monkey's progress went smoothly. Although he was new to the field, his cultivation level in the late stage of Bone Refinement after the breakthrough was not weak. He fought fiercely all night and made great contributions.

Next, we just need to wait for the Snake Hand Gang to completely consolidate the Black Tiger Hall's territory, then reward those who have contributed and distribute the territories.

It shouldn't be too difficult to secure an area near Zhengqi Street.

Even if there is a problem, there are still a group of people behind them.

"Damn, this tiger blood is really potent. Ping An, get me some."

"it is good."

Han Ping'an has already specially separated out the tiger blood.

After giving Gu Ming some, he went back to his room to cultivate.

After learning the news from Han Ping'an about what Li Mengshan had said, Gu Ming was also greatly surprised. After finishing his chores, he closed the shop and began to cultivate frantically.

With ample resources, Han Ping'an's cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, practically skyrocketing.

In just five days.

He had already sensed the existence of the first key to the three gates.

The lower abdomen is where the essence is stored.

In addition, life expectancy has soared to fifty-eight, an increase of five years.

Everything went smoothly with the monkey. Zhengqi Street wasn't a bustling area; there weren't many shops or people, so no one wanted to come. He was able to easily take charge of this area.

Of course, protection money has to be paid.

But there aren't many, and with monkeys around, it won't attract much attention or cause any trouble.

"Everything is ready. At the same time, I will break through the barrier of essence and cultivate the Black Flame Mountain of the Nether Sea."

Han Ping'an took out the cultivation manual and examined it again.

After memorizing all the key points, he bent his palm and touched the two black flame jade pages at the back of the booklet.

[Black Flame Jade Paper, three-year lifespan, cast into Black Flame Seed, solidify into Black Flame]

"Cast!"