43: The inner disciples of Changsheng Sect came to visit

"Zhou Yun, don't tell your father about this yet. Wait until the Xiaoyao Sect attacks and takes down the Chang Sheng Sect, then tell him."

Zhang Qingxiao thought about how his father-in-law was not only loose-lipped but also loved to show off. Worried that he might 'accidentally' let the secret slip, he specifically instructed Zhou Yun.

"Husband, I won't tell Father. He loves to show off and simply cannot keep a secret."

Zhou Yun knew her father's personality very well. If she told him about this, it probably wouldn't even take two days before everyone in the entire alleyway knew about it. She nodded in complete understanding.

"Zhou Yun, Liang Qiaoer, don't go out for the next few days. Just stay at home and focus on your Cultivate."

"Since the Li family Foundation Establishment cultivator has already reached an agreement with the Xiaoyao Sect Elder, they should be creating some commotion soon. It's possible this will trigger unrest in the area where the Utility Disciples live."

Zhang Qingxiao wasn't worried that the Utility Disciples in his own area would fall into chaos; rather, he was worried that the Utility Disciples who had joined the other two Sects would act out of desperation.

After giving instructions to Zhou Yun and Liang Qiaoer, he went to see Luo Fei and told him to have his men gather together, prepare their defenses, and try their best to avoid conflict with factions in other areas.

If conflict was truly unavoidable, they must act decisively and leave no future trouble behind.

"Brother Zhang, I will arrange everything you've instructed."

Luo Fei had also heard some rumors. Seeing Zhang Qingxiao take this so seriously, he felt quite reassured; after all, he could only be considered as helping Zhang Qingxiao manage the faction now.

The true boss was still Zhang Qingxiao.

"Boss, an Inner Sect Disciple of the Chang Sheng Sect wants to see you and Brother Zhang."

Just at that moment, a subordinate rushed in.

"Where is he?"

"Are you sure it's an Inner Sect Disciple of the Chang Sheng Sect?"

Luo Fei dared not be careless and quickly asked.

"Boss, the other party is holding an Inner Sect Disciple token of the Chang Sheng Sect. I've verified it; there's no problem."

The subordinate replied affirmatively in a hurry.

"Brother Zhang, what do you think?"

Luo Fei turned to look at Zhang Qingxiao.

"Since an Inner Sect Disciple of the Chang Sheng Sect wants to see us, let's go and meet him."

Since the Chang Sheng Sect Inner Sect Disciple specifically asked to see him and Luo Fei by name, he must have already investigated their situation. Avoiding him at this time would be counterproductive.

"Brother Zhang, then I'll go and welcome the Chang Sheng Sect Inner Sect Disciple over."

As Luo Fei said this, he was about to go out with his subordinate to welcome the Chang Sheng Sect Inner Sect Disciple.

Zhang Qingxiao immediately called him back and went with him.

Although an Inner Sect Disciple's status could not compare to a Foundation Establishment Elder, it was still much higher than that of these Utility Disciples.

Even if he was the boss of this area of Utility Disciples, he still had to give the other party Face.

After all, the Chang Sheng Sect was still around, and he didn't want to cause trouble for himself.

The two of them, along with a group of subordinates, came outside the courtyard and saw the Chang Sheng Sect Inner Sect Disciple.

This person was not old, looking to be in his twenties, yet he was already at the Qi Refining Stage Seventh Level.

He was also dignified and handsome.

Seeing Zhang Qingxiao and Luo Fei, he asked haughtily, "Which one of you is Luo Fei, and which one is Zhang Qingxiao?"

"I am the Inner Sect Disciple Gu Yufeng, entrusted by the Sect Master to come and convey the Sect Master's orders."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qingxiao frowned slightly, a bad premonition welling up in his heart, but he still stepped forward and bowed, "I am Zhang Qingxiao. Please forgive any lack of hospitality."

As he spoke, he gave Luo Fei a wink and warmly brought Gu Yufeng into Luo Fei's home.

Entering the reception hall, Luo Fei also stepped forward to bow and had a maid in the house brew a pot of Spirit Tea.

"Senior Brother Gu, we are just ordinary Utility Disciples. May I ask what orders the Sect Master has?"

Luo Fei asked respectfully only after dismissing the maid.

"The Sect Master has ordered that, effective immediately, all Cultivators under Zhang Qingxiao and Luo Fei are to uniformly obey my commands to jointly resist the attacks from the Xiaoyao Sect, Guiyuan Sect, and Wind and Thunder Sect."

"Those who perform well may be promoted to Outer Sect Disciples."

"Now, I need you to report the situation of the Cultivators under your command to me in detail."

"Do not think about hiding anything. I have already conducted investigations before coming here. If you dare to conceal anything, I have the authority to directly cripple your Cultivation and expel you from the Chang Sheng Sect."

Gu Yufeng swept a glance at Zhang Qingxiao and Luo Fei from a superior position, full of arrogance.

"Senior Brother Gu, the situation with my subordinates is somewhat complex. I still need to verify it before I can provide accurate information..."

Luo Fei glanced at Zhang Qingxiao, who was sitting to the side. Seeing him give a wink, he immediately understood Zhang Qingxiao's intention.

Gu Yufeng's sudden appearance and the news he brought were indeed unexpected.

If they obeyed Gu Yufeng's orders completely, he estimated that he and his subordinates would all be used as cannon fodder, and they wouldn't even know how they died when that time came.

Zhang Qingxiao also felt it was quite tricky; if not handled well, it would plunge him into danger.

They could only stall for now and think of a solution as quickly as possible.

"I will give you one day. I will come back tomorrow."

"The Chang Sheng Sect has not treated you Utility Disciples poorly; do not make a mistake that will ruin yourselves."

"Luo Fei, clean up a room for me. Starting tomorrow, I will be staying here."

After saying this, Gu Yufeng stood up directly and walked out.

He still had matters to attend to. This time, he had come to find Zhang Qingxiao and Luo Fei first, and next, he had to go around to the factions in the nearby areas.

The reason he chose to come to Zhang Qingxiao and Luo Fei first was also because he had found out that Luo Fei's faction was stronger than the others in the nearby areas.

Furthermore, he knew that Zhang Qingxiao and Luo Fei did not have powerful backers, making them easier to control.

"Brother Zhang, what should we do?"

After seeing Gu Yufeng off, Luo Fei immediately went to a secret room with Zhang Qingxiao and asked in a low voice.

"Luo Fei, how many of the Cultivators under your command can be trusted?"

Zhang Qingxiao pondered for a moment, and a rough plan formed in his mind.

"The Cultivators who can stay by my side can all be trusted."

"Those who just joined or those with wavering intentions, I have arranged for them to be in other places."

"They also don't know that we have already joined the Xiaoyao Sect."

Luo Fei felt very reassured about the Cultivators who stayed by his side.

"That's good."

"Since that's the case, then let's do this..."

Zhang Qingxiao explained the plan he had thought of.

Currently, the Xiaoyao Sect, Guiyuan Sect, and Wind and Thunder Sect had not yet attacked the Chang Sheng Sect, so they had to obey the orders of the Chang Sheng Sect Inner Sect Disciple.

Since that was the case, they would report the situation here truthfully to Gu Yufeng and then pretend to obey Gu Yufeng's orders.

Then, when the three Sects attacked the Chang Sheng Sect, they would catch Gu Yufeng off guard and kill him.

"Brother Zhang, what if Gu Yufeng brings other Inner Sect Disciples or Outer Sect Disciples with him? What should we do then?"

"The more people there are, the more disadvantageous it will be for us."

If it were just Gu Yufeng alone, the matter would be easier to resolve.

Once the Chang Sheng Sect sent more than three Inner Sect Disciples or Outer Sect Disciples, things would become troublesome.

Relatively speaking, the strength of Inner Sect Disciples was much higher than that of these Utility Disciples.