togophonebook Chapter 49 Counterattack Plan
Chapter 49 Counterattack Plan
Lu Qianxue's analysis was like clearing away the clouds to reveal the sun, clearly exposing the sinister scheme behind the Wang family's seemingly reckless attack to everyone.
Retaliation is necessary, but how can we retaliate in a way that maintains the prestige of the Lu family, avoids falling into the other party's trap, and even buys Lu Qianxue time to establish her foundation undisturbed?
All eyes eventually turned to the person in the main seat.
Grand Elder Lu Zhengxuan kept his eyes closed, seemingly listening or deep in thought.
At that moment, he slowly opened his eyes.
Those eyes seemed cloudy, but a sharp light shone through them as they opened and closed, containing great power and wisdom.
Lu Mingyuan and Lu Zhiping were trained by him, and he also expanded the territory of Biyue Lake to a range of two thousand miles.
Lu Zhengxuan glanced at everyone, his gaze finally settling on Lu Qianxue. A hint of barely perceptible approval flashed across his face before his expression hardened.
"Showing weakness will only embolden the other side and attract a pack of wolves. If the Wang family dares to make a move, they must be prepared to have their claws chopped off. This trend must not be allowed to continue!"
The Supreme Elder's voice was old yet powerful, each word striking the hearts of everyone like a heavy hammer.
He set the tone immediately: a counterattack is necessary!
"However, Wenbo and Qianxue's words also make sense. A full-scale war would play right into the Wang family's hands, and it would involve too many people, which would not be a wise move."
The Grand Elder then changed the subject, speaking clearly and logically: "The counterattack must be swift, ruthless, and strike where it hurts. More importantly, we must make them suffer in silence, unable to find any open leverage against us!"
"Zhiping." The Supreme Elder looked at the Second Elder Lu, "The martial law in the market remains in effect. Internally, we should appease the people and provide compensation for the wounded and injured. Externally, we should make a strong statement to demonstrate the Lu family's determination not to be violated."
"At the same time, the elite forces of the Enforcement Hall will be deployed in full force, under the pretext of eradicating the remnants of the bandit cultivators and maintaining the safety of the market, to eradicate all gray-market business strongholds within a 300-mile radius bordering the Wang family and my Lu family, especially those shady black markets, smuggling hubs, and hidden spiritual herb mining sites! If any Wang family cultivators resist... kill them without mercy!"
"Yes!" Lu Zhiping's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he accepted the order.
This order was both a strong response to the attack and an opportunity to eliminate the Wang family's remaining power, cut off their financial resources, and occupy the moral high ground to suppress the robbers and cultivators.
"Mingyuan." The Grand Elder then looked at the Third Elder, "You are responsible for selecting the best members of the clan to form several elite teams, disguise themselves, and infiltrate the periphery of the Wang family's sphere of influence."
"Assassinate their key supervisors, promising core members, and the supply escort team. Remember, be swift and clean, leave no survivors, leave no evidence. Make them feel the pain, but leave them with no leverage against us! Specific target information will be provided by the Dark Hall."
"Haha, don't worry, Ancestor! I'll make sure those brats in the Wang family can't eat or sleep in peace!" Lu Mingyuan rubbed his hands together excitedly, agreeing. This was a more direct form of retaliation and deterrence.
"Wenbo," Lu Zhengxuan said, turning to the elder in charge of external liaison. "You are responsible for communicating with the other families you are on good terms with, especially the Ye family. You don't need to explicitly say you're retaliating against the Wang family. Just emphasize that our Lu family suffered a heavy loss from an attack by 'unknown thieves,' and in our anger, we had no choice but to carry out a large-scale extermination, which inevitably affected them. Please ask for their understanding."
"At the same time, it implies that the Wang family has been making frequent moves recently, which may be suspected of disrupting regional peace. The goal is to divide, appease, and stabilize them."
"Understood!" Lu Wenbo nodded. This was a necessary diplomatic tactic.
The Grand Elder's gaze swept across the entire room once more, finally settling on Lu Qianxue. His tone softened but remained firm: "Qianxue, we will handle the clan's mundane affairs. Your only priority right now is to focus on your cultivation, strive for perfection as soon as possible, and attempt to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage!"
"Only when you successfully establish your foundation will you be able to repay tenfold for the humiliation you suffered today! The future of the family rests on your shoulders. After this meeting, you will go to the 'Mysterious Water Cave' for seclusion. You may not emerge until you have reached perfection!"
"Qianxue obeys, and will certainly not fail the family's trust!"
Lu Qianxue stood up, her long, black hair fluttering, her beautiful eyes cold, and she bowed solemnly.
She understood that reaching the Foundation Establishment stage as soon as possible would be the greatest support for her family and the most powerful deterrent to her enemies.
"Alright, proceed as planned. Remember, the Lu family doesn't cause trouble, but it's absolutely not afraid of trouble."
Grand Elder Lu Zhengxuan stood up, emanating an invisible aura of authority.
With his decisive move, the Lu family's massive war machine, amidst restraint and anger, began to operate efficiently and ruthlessly.
A brutal covert war and revenge have quietly begun.
Beneath the seemingly calm surface of Bishui Lake, turbulent undercurrents are becoming increasingly rapid and deadly.
Meanwhile, Yang Changsheng, far away in the Bingyin 73 waters, was unaffected.
After being investigated and questioned, he returned to his regular life.
After all, no one would believe that a handsome young man with an extraordinary temperament could easily kill two cultivators at the fourth level of Qi Refining with his physical strength.
"Buzz!"
The golden ancient tree mark shimmered, and a faint yet pure life force merged into the water, soothing the little dragonfish that was frightened by the disordered spiritual energy of heaven and earth.
The central area is much safer than the outer area and has not been greatly affected.
Yang Changsheng straightened up and looked at the shimmering lake surface and the distant, faintly visible island in the center of the lake, shrouded in a chilling aura.
Although he didn't know exactly what had happened, the several terrifying spiritual pressures that suddenly erupted and quickly disappeared, as well as the faint commotion, made him keenly sense that something unusual was going on.
"The storm is brewing..." Yang Changsheng murmured to himself, his eyes deep.
In the world of cultivation, the weak are always the first to be torn apart in the storm.
He touched the two storage bags he had just acquired. These were spoils of war; if he wasn't strong enough tonight, he would probably sink to the bottom of the lake to feed the fish.
Taking a deep breath to suppress the turmoil in his heart, Yang Changsheng's gaze became even more resolute.
As the storm brews in the outside world, he needs to seize the time to improve his cultivation and refine his puppetry skills.
This small awning boat and this body of water are currently the safest harbor and the most important foundation.
He sat cross-legged at the bow of the boat, formed the Moon Tribulation Seal, and visualized the silver moon in his sea of consciousness, drawing upon the essence of Taiyin to temper his body.
His body tempering cultivation has reached the fourth level of perfection. Once he breaks through, his combat power will be further enhanced, and he may even be able to contend with ordinary Qi Refining Level 7 cultivators.
"Buzz!"
The cold was biting, and the strands of Yin essence seemed to freeze the body into an ice sculpture and shatter the soul.
However, the immortals rapidly repaired this damage with unimaginable self-healing speed, making their bodies even stronger.
Years of cultivation have enabled him to cope with this inhuman body tempering without relying on the mark of the ancient golden tree.
The practice did not end until three-quarters of an hour later.
Afterwards, he entered the cabin to continue polishing parts, engraving runes, and improving his skills in order to become a mid-grade first-tier puppeteer as soon as possible.