The Black Tortoise Guard’s clan leader, Xuan Baiqing, was a calm and collected person. He didn’t speak but asked Long Dingkun, the clan leader of the Dragon Martial Guard, a question, "Brother Long, what do you think we should do about this matter?"

Long Dingkun asked, "Has there been any movement from Empress Wu?"

"No!"

All three clan leaders shook their heads simultaneously.

Long Dingkun analyzed, "That is the brilliance of Empress Wu. She will not easily show her attitude. Her goal is to make us act first, fight that kid until both are weakened, and then come out to maintain justice. This way, she can suppress us and recruit him for her use."

The three clan leaders frowned tightly and fell into a moment of silence.

Long Dingkun said, "At present, a change is imminent, and Chang’an City has long been full of treacherous waves. If at this time, we conflict with someone who has won the people’s hearts, no matter which side we’re on, we gain nothing."

Hu Lieshan, unconvinced, said, "While that may be so, we cannot just let it go like this, can we?"

The other two clan leaders nodded, "Yes, if we don’t teach that kid a lesson, we can’t show the prestige of our four clans."

Long Dingkun pondered for a moment and said, "The matters of the cultivation world should be handled by the cultivation world. Only then, no matter what happens, will it be unrelated to our four clans. Have you all heard of a new assassination organization that has emerged in the cultivation world?"

"Brother, are you talking about the Mystic Darkness Sect?"

The three exchanged glances, and when mentioning this name, they all lowered their voices.

Long Dingkun chuckled softly, "Correct, it appears everyone knows. This sect acts mysteriously, their disciples possess strong mana, and they have successfully assassinated several experts in the cultivation world. Perhaps we can hire them to help us remove this threat."

Just then, a gust of wind slammed the window of the great hall, startling the other three clan leaders.

Xuan Baiqing frowned and said, "Brother, wouldn’t this be playing with fire? We don’t know the details of the Mystic Darkness Sect. If this matter is exposed, won’t it harm our reputation?"

"Indeed, indeed!"

Hu Lieshan and Yu Changkong nodded repeatedly, equally cautious.

Long Dingkun said, "Rest assured, the Mystic Darkness Sect never asks for reasons, they only require enough commission. I will find someone from the cultivation world to handle this matter. Even if something happens, it will be unrelated to our four clans."

"A man must be resolute and ruthless. Since that kid asked for it, let’s do it this way!"

"Count us Xuan clan in for a share!"

"Our Yu clan will contribute a part too."

The three clan leaders thought it over and finally decided on this course of action.

The next day, after dawn, Wang Xiaoya descended the mountain with Bai Suzhen.

Upon arrival at the refugee camp, they heard about yesterday’s events and immediately laughed along with Bai Suzhen. No wonder there was a smell of sewage in the air from afar. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Long Fei was at a newly opened small square, lecturing Xue Renyi and a group of militia guards.

In this refugee camp, the Militia Guards were responsible for maintaining order, numbering a mere thousand people.

Xue Renyi was promoted to Chiliarch, officially leading these guards.

These people do not fall under the Governor’s command.

Additionally, at the North Grand Camp drill ground in Shu State, fifty thousand young adults were receiving formal training.

They were recently selected from the militia, funded by Long Fei and the Shu King, and commanded by the Governor.

In the refugee camp, all these thousand people had cultivation levels.

The strongest among them was Xue Renyi, already at the Enlightenment Realm.

The others were in the Foundation Establishment Realm, having only learned some basic Daoist foundation techniques before.

Long Fei lectured for a day, helping them suddenly understand previous obstacles. They meditated earnestly throughout the night.

The sudden appearance of the two beauties, Wang Xiaoya and Bai Suzhen, caused a commotion among the young men of the militia.

Xue Renyi stood up, scolding them with a stern face, "Don’t look improperly, what’s the fuss? All of you, get back to maintaining order."

The group laughed awkwardly and promptly saluted Long Fei before leaving in formation.

Wang Xiaoya and Bai Suzhen laughed, teasing Long Fei, "We heard you flooded the three armies yesterday and achieved a great victory?"

Long Fei chuckled, "Your information is quite up-to-date. What, want to see the battlefield?"

"No way!"

"Let’s forget about it!"

The two girls simultaneously shook their heads in disapproval.

Long Fei stood up smiling, looking at Bai Suzhen, "Miss Bai, are you here to assist Xu Xuan?"

Bai Suzhen blushed and quickly explained, "I’m not helping him, I just want to contribute something. You are all busy here, it feels awkward for me to stay alone on the mountain."

Long Fei replied, "It’s the same. In the future, you and Xu Xuan will work together, treating and saving people here. You can recruit some smart girls as your disciples, so they have something to do and can earn some extra money. It will make their life here a bit more comfortable!"

"I’ll listen to you."

Bai Suzhen nodded, her face full of embarrassment.

Long Fei and Wang Xiaoya took her to Xu Xuan’s clinic, where a queue of thousands had already formed by morning.

Xu Xuan sat inside, checking pulses and diagnosing illnesses.

Beside him, several stoves were roaring, with medicine pots simmering and steaming above them.

When Long Fei and the two girls arrived, the disaster victims greeted them with bows and salutes.

Some even knelt down, causing many onlookers to also kneel.

Long Fei hurriedly helped them up, smiling gently, "Today, I have invited another great doctor for everyone. She is a distinguished disciple of the Qingcheng Sect and will also be consulting here in the future."

"Thank you, Great Mage!"

"Great Mage, blessings to you!"

"..."

The disaster victims exclaimed excitedly, bowing deeply again.

Xu Xuan stood up, slightly embarrassed as he looked at Bai Suzhen with a blushing face.

He now wore a plain robe, appearing just like an ordinary scholar.

Bai Suzhen, though somewhat shy, boldly approached him, asking gracefully, "What can I do?"

Xu Xuan glanced around, stammering, "Well, you can handle the medicine brewing."

Long Fei and Wang Xiaoya smiled at the scene, quietly leaving without interrupting.

Wang Xiaoya grabbed Long Fei’s hand, exclaiming excitedly, "Did you see, this clinic is really called the ’Bao’an Hall’?"

Long Fei rubbed his temples, "Just a coincidence!"

Wang Xiaoya mumbled, "It’s predestined, how can it be a coincidence! Didn’t you see, just now the way they looked at each other, their eyes were burning with passion."

Long Fei tapped her head, "Why have you become so gossipy? By the way, where is Zhizhi?"

Wang Xiaoya laughed, "Your sworn brother insists that Zhizhi is talented. Yesterday, I took her up the mountain, and he insisted on taking her as a disciple. I couldn’t refuse, so I let Zhizhi cultivate on the mountain for the time being."

Long Fei nodded, "That’s good. Although the Qingcheng Sect is weak, it’s still a famous sect. With Daoist Fiery Cloud, Zhizhi can lay a solid foundation."

He and Wang Xiaoya chatted as they walked. When they arrived at the porridge stall, they saw the Shu King and two people dressed as noblemen standing there, inspecting the porridge stall.

The two approached, and the Shu King quickly greeted them, smiling at Long Fei, "Brother Long, you came just in time. Let me introduce you to a friend from the Capital City!"