The once flourishing Kuang Dao Association likely never imagined that one day they would fall at the hands of an unknown youngster, ending in utter ruin. If given another chance, they would surely distance themselves as far as possible from Xiao Man Duo.
The fire from the Kuang Dao Association raged for a day and a night, reddening half the sky. Compared to the composure of the Wu Qing Sect, the Fei Ying Gang became restless, especially Fu Ning.
Fu Ning had originally assumed Xiao Man would die at the hands of Kuang Dao. Instead, Xiao Man had wiped out Kuang Dao and the entire Kuang Dao Association, leaving him incredulous. Even more unbelievable was that Xiao Man had become the sect leader of the Ba Fang Sword Sect!
A flicker of relief arose in Fu Ning's heart. It was fortunate he hadn't tried to recruit Xiao Man, otherwise, the leader of the Fei Ying Gang would have been replaced. Xiang Jian of the Ba Fang Sword Sect probably also regretted recruiting Xiao Man back.
"Gang Leader, the Ba Fang Sword Sect has absorbed the subordinates of the Kuang Dao Association, their forces have grown even stronger, and they are becoming the sole dominant power. Should we go and curry favor with them? After all, we have never made a move against Xiao Qin."
Fu Ning shook his head, "This Xiao Qin has no small ambition. First, she offended Kuang Dao, then she was opportunistically recruited by the Ba Fang Sword Sect, and then she seized the position of sect leader of the Ba Fang Sword Sect. In a short period, she led the Ba Fang Sword Sect to annihilate the Kuang Dao Association. I fear she intends to unify the Land of No Law."
"Xiao Qin harbors such great ambitions?" Xi Wen asked, somewhat surprised. But if she didn't have such ambitions, her every move would be inexplicable. "Gang Leader, if Xiao Qin's goal is to rule the entire Land of No Law, then her next target would be either the Fei Ying Gang or the Wu Qing Sect?"
Fu Ning nodded slowly, "I must see the Poison Lady. With the strength of our Fei Ying Gang, we are likely unable to contend with the current Ba Fang Sword Sect. If we were to add the Wu Qing Sect, there might be a slim chance of victory. I hope the Poison Lady is sensible!"
"Fairy, Fu Bangzhu of the Fei Ying Gang has arrived," Shao Yao reported, entering.
The Poison Lady said dismissively, "He must be uneasy after the Ba Fang Sword Sect annihilated the Kuang Dao Association, coming to persuade me to join him in confronting the Ba Fang Sword Sect."
Shao Yao frowned, "Fairy, should we join forces with the Fei Ying Gang?"
The Poison Lady looked at Shao Yao, "Do I have the words 'I am very stupid' written on my face?"
Shao Yao dared not speak. After all, the Ba Fang Sword Sect had a new sect leader, and they had silently wiped out the Kuang Dao Association. Who knew if this newly appointed sect leader might have a sudden whim to annihilate their Wu Qing Sect? If the Wu Qing Sect did not wish to be destroyed, joining forces with the Fei Ying Gang was a good option.
"Go and invite him in."
"Yes, Fairy."
Fu Ning, dressed as a scholar, was truly graceful and elegant. Before he was seen, his voice was heard, "Fairy, long time no see, I trust you are well."
As the voice faded, he walked in. The Poison Lady raised her eyebrows, looking at Fu Ning, and couldn't help but frown, "Fu Bangzhu, why are you dressed so flamboyantly? Are you going on a blind date?"
The smile on Fu Ning's face stiffened. He almost couldn't control himself, but considering the purpose of his visit, he suppressed his anger. It was because the Poison Lady favored handsome men that he had dressed so meticulously, hoping to make a good impression. To think the Poison Lady called him flamboyant!
Fu Ning took a deep breath, "Poison Lady, I have come today to discuss matters with you."
"Indeed, you, Fu Bangzhu, are never early without benefit. I wonder if you have come to take advantage of me this time, or of the Wu Qing Sect?"
The smile on Fu Ning's face could barely hold. The reason the Poison Lady was called the Poison Lady was not only because she was skilled in poison but also because of her venomous tongue, which could kill without drawing blood!
"Fairy, you misunderstand. I have come today to discuss cooperation with you."
"Cooperation?" The Poison Lady sneered, "Are you sure you don't intend to annex my Wu Qing Sect?"
"Fairy, if I wanted to swallow the Wu Qing Sect whole, I would have done so long ago. Why wait until now?"
"You didn't make a move because you lacked the ability," the Poison Lady ruthlessly exposed Fu Ning's lie. "My Wu Qing Sect is not that easy to deal with."
A hint of annoyance flashed in Fu Ning's eyes. He would have preferred to cooperate with Kuang Dao rather than come to the Poison Lady, but alas, Kuang Dao was dead, his head still hanging outside. The Poison Lady was his only choice.
"Fairy, you must know that the Ba Fang Sword Sect violated the rules of the Land of No Law by annihilating the Kuang Dao Association, disrupting the balance of the Land of No Law. Now, the Ba Fang Sword Sect is the sole dominant power. Aren't you afraid?" Fu Ning asked slowly. He decided to disregard the Poison Lady's taunts and first persuade her to join forces with him. After they destroyed the Ba Fang Sword Sect, he would settle the score with her!
"What am I afraid of?" the Poison Lady asked slowly, "Afraid that Xiao Qin will lead her people to destroy my Wu Qing Sect?"
"This Xiao Qin, in a short time, transformed from an unknown nobody from a primitive tribe into the sect leader of the Ba Fang Sword Sect, then schemed to annihilate the Kuang Dao Association. Her ambition is known to all. When she fully absorbs the forces of the Kuang Dao Association, we will be her next target," Fu Ning's voice was steady and powerful, as if this would make him more convincing. "Most of the people in the Wu Qing Sect are orphaned women. Fairy, even if you don't think for yourself, you must think for your disciples. Surely you don't want them to become playthings of the Ba Fang Sword Sect?"
The Poison Lady remained silent. She picked up a nearby painted fan and gently fanned herself. "Fu Bangzhu, do you know Xiao Qin?"
Fu Ning frowned, not understanding the meaning of the Poison Lady's question. He had heard many things about Xiao Qin but had never met her. However, given that this person could take over the Ba Fang Sword Sect and annihilate the Kuang Dao Association in such a short time, she was clearly not an ordinary individual!
"This person is not simple."
The Poison Lady nodded in agreement. Indeed, she was not simple, otherwise, she would have been devoured by Kuang Dao long ago and could not have possibly subdued the Ba Fang Sword Sect and annihilated the Kuang Dao Association. Su Dan Novel Network
"Do you think we, by joining forces, can be a match for the Ba Fang Sword Sect?"
"The Ba Fang Sword Sect currently only has Xiang Jian and Xiao Qin who are particularly formidable, at most plus Zhou Yan. Fairy, you are skilled in poison, you can deal with Xiang Jian and Zhou Yan. Xiao Qin will be mine, how about that?"
"So, Fu Bangzhu, you've come today to unite our Wu Qing Sect to attack the Ba Fang Sword Sect." The Poison Lady wore a mocking smile. "Fu Bangzhu thinks too highly of us. Our Wu Qing Sect is just a group of weak women, how can we compare to the Fei Ying Gang? We will not participate in this matter."
"Fairy, you must think carefully. This Xiao Qin has immense ambition. Her goal is undoubtedly to enter Wuji City. And the greater the power of the Ba Fang Sword Sect, the higher her chances of entering Wuji City. If you sit and wait for death, you will not only fail to enter Wuji City but may also lose your Wu Qing Sect, ending up like Kuang Dao, with your head chopped off and hung outside your gate."