Lord of the Desert

Chapter 115 Joint Force
Hearing what Hong Ming said, even the hottest Hong Wu didn't refute.

How terrifying was Ma Jingsha's fighting power in the desert when he was at his peak, and how much "respect" the sand bandits had for Jinhai City at that time.

Respected that even if the old nest is the closest to Jinhai, they would rather take a long way to grab things from other caravans.

So in fact, Gong Quan and the Lu family are really suffering, and their demands are not completely unreasonable.

But in this world, who has no reason?
"There have been many examples of arresting robbers and returning property in ancient times."

Hong Li said.

"Our Hong family is not indifferent either."

"If they are sincere and kind, it is not impossible for the Jinhai families to pool one or two thousand taels for each of them."

"But it's a strange thing."

He flipped through the account book on the table and pressed down the corner of his mouth.

"These three companies came too fast, and they all know our gains and losses very well."

"I'm afraid they came prepared and won't let it go..."

Hearing Hong Li's words, Hong Wu just sneered.

"Don't worry, cousin."

He knocked on the table with his hand, and there was a sound of gold and iron.

"The Academy of Martial Arts has long established a rule that the government will not take any profits from those who collect bad names and punish them among the people."

"No matter how detailed their accounts are, I only know that Wan Guangji died under Yanliu Gong, and we sent the head to Gongsun Shi."

"As for the city guard's letter, if it is useful, I can go to Mr. Zheng and write five or ten letters today!"

Hearing this, Hong Ming patted his thigh in agreement.

He wished he could go back in time and meet Gong Mingyuan again.

At this time, Hong Jian looked at Hong Fan.

"What do you think?"

This is the first time for the latter to participate in the decision-making meeting of the Hong family.

But he certainly wasn't stage frightened.

"I also don't think it should be taken lightly."

Hong Fan replied.

Hong Wu and Hong Ming looked over.

"This time, the Quan family in Yuquan City and the Lu family are on the same side, and the Gong family in Tongguang City is on the same side."

Hong Fan continued to speak with calm eyes.

"Only one of the roads faces most of the Jinhai, so the strong dragon will not overwhelm the local snake."

"But if we let them get together—it's very possible—there are four innate masters alone, and it doesn't mean that the Raptors can't cross the river."

Hong Wu wanted to refute, but after thinking for a while, he nodded.

Everyone in the west of Liangzhou knows that Gong Heng's title of "Dark Tide and Dark Sun" is known to everyone, and it surpasses Hong Jian by more than a notch.

"The so-called know yourself and the enemy, and you will never be imperiled in a hundred battles; we have to prepare early."

Hong Fan raised his glass and sipped his tea, thinking of the two Wudangqi from the Li family again.

"For example, what interests do we have with Tongguang and Yuquan?"

"Where can Gongquan and Lu's family trip us up?"

"Especially the business road over there, don't miss out the beginning and the end."

Everyone was thoughtful, only Hong Ming and Hong Sheng were slightly at a loss.

"Which side is 'over there'?"

Hong Ming asked.

Hong Fan pointed to the north—he was obviously referring to the illegal trade with the snake people.

When the two of them suddenly realized, their hearts were a little chilled.

"I'll take care of you at Chi's house, Brother Fan, don't worry."

Hong Wu nodded solemnly and replied, obviously listening.

"The three of them all live in Jinfeng Building. I have communicated with Gao's family and will report any situation."

"Gimhae is our place..."

"I want to see what they can come up with!"

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On the same day, at night.

The drizzle was like hair, soaking the whole city, and the wind made it even more gloomy and cold.

It was just getting dark, and there were no pedestrians on Chisha Avenue.

Only the Jinfeng Building is brightly lit, dominating the street.

In the hall on the roof, more than ten people from three families, old and young, are sitting and having a banquet.

"As Elder Gong said, our family also got the anonymous letter in the middle of the twelfth lunar month."

Said a middle-aged giant with a strong build and thicker arms than ordinary people's thighs.

"The letter recorded in detail the losses and gains of the Battle of Hongduo Mountain."

"Judging from the reactions of our three-day visit to the three surnames of Jin Hai, it is true."

This person is Quan Kaihong, the third master of the Quan family, who has practiced the family biography "Futu Jin", and has four meridian cultivation bases.

Gong Mingyuan, who was seated above, nodded in agreement.

"I didn't expect that the people behind it would be quite a big game. They wanted to catch the three of us at the same time."

He picked up a peanut and chewed it to pieces.

"But the elder Gong is still here."

Lu Yirui, the deacon outside the Lu family who was sitting next to him, smiled slightly.

He has a long black beard, is dressed in a scholar's robe, and has a handsome appearance.

"This matter may be done by an enemy of a certain family in Jinhai City, or it may be that the remaining leaders of Haifei Fei want to avenge the leaders..."

"But to us, does it matter?"

"It really doesn't matter."

Gong Mingyuan swallowed the peanut and replied.

"It's only natural for the Gong family to come here."

As he spoke, his eyes swept over the two people on the left and right.

"Since we have the same purpose, why not work together?"

"Stick what you want!"

Quan and Lu immediately replied.

Once the alliance is completed, the atmosphere of the banquet will become even hotter.

After several rounds of toasting, the three masters of the Chaotic Realm waved the others away, and the topic gradually deepened.

"In the past two years, Huaiyang's imperial orders have been changed from day to night, and the demands have been excessive. The situation in the southwestern part of Liangzhou is not good."

Lu Yirui said.

"Since we are here to get money, we should try our best to avoid reality and use power to suppress others."

"Does Deacon Lu think highly of them?"

Gong Mingyuan raised his eyebrows.

"The world is bustling, only the ears of interest."

"We have to retrieve a total of 3 taels of silver from Jinhai, how can we be less hard-handed?"

He drank the wine in the glass in one gulp, and said proudly.

"Ma Jingsha has died."

"The Chi family's only innate person died in battle at the hands of the snake man, and the successor as the head of the family is nothing more than a sympathy between heaven and man."

"Now Jin Hai has some reputation, only the Li family's 'Sword Crying Crane' is left."

Quan Kaihong reminded: "The Li family is only ranked second in Jinhai City now."

"I naturally know that Hong Jian's cultivation has surpassed Li Heming's."

Gong Mingyuan was slightly displeased.

"However, this person has never been known for his talent, and his cultivation is all based on hard work. His combat power is as strong as Li Heming's."

Relying on his elder brother Gong Heng's overwhelming reputation and combat power, he didn't take the three surnames of Jin Hai seriously.

"The two geniuses of Jin Hai are far from being able to compare with the Patriarch of your family."

Lu deliberately flattered him, but his voice changed.

"But when we do things like a big family, we can't just focus on the present."

"You mean Hong Sheng?"

Gong Mingyuan thought for a while and asked back.

"This son's talent is outstanding, but the most outstanding son of my palace family in this generation is not inferior to him."

"Lu is not just talking about the head of the Hong family."

Lu Yirui shook his head.

"There is also Hong Jian's concubine, the new Xingjun—Hong Fan."

"Hong Fan?"

Obviously, Gong Mingyuan had never heard of this name.

"He inherited the Fate Star Sand World last year, and then he suddenly emerged."

Quan Kaihong explained.

"As far as we know, this kid only had internal vision at that time, but now he has reached the peak combat power in less than half a year."

Gong Mingyuan was shocked.

It is really unlikely that a star king who has grown so fast will not be able to advance to the innate realm in the future.

And the battle power of the peak Ma Jingsha is definitely stronger than Gong Heng in the terrain of Jinsha Vast Sea.

"Then we can't offend the Hong family to death."

He said in a low voice.

"Since that's the case, it's better to cut the wings and cut off the branches and leaves first..."

"Wait until the Hong family is lonely, and then subdue them in one fell swoop!"

(End of this chapter)