Chapter 1921 - 701: Trivial Matters (Part 2)

Just as Su Mo had thought, the framework for the Jianghu Alliance was set up, but what next?

He had no ambition to unify the Jianghu, but he did not mind doing a bit more for it.

Yang Xiaoyun once told Su Mo that when you’re poor, focus on self-care; when successful, help the world.

These words indeed made sense.

After tossing this topic out like a joke,

the reactions of everyone present varied.

But overall, everyone hoped that the Jianghu Alliance could continue to exist for a long time.

The Jianghu is chaotic; without a strong force to suppress it,

arrogance would inevitably grow in people’s hearts, leading them to commit evil deeds.

If such a person possesses high martial arts skills, acting alone, the average person wouldn’t be a match for them.

The victim wouldn’t even have the opportunity to seek help.

No avenue for complaint, grievances without means of appeal.

If it goes on for long, it could lead to great chaos.

This is true in all directions of the world.

In Donghuang, the Seven Great Sects suppress various regions from high above, maintaining the Righteous Path of Jianghu.

Originally in Nanhai, there were three major forces; they might falter in minor matters, but their overall righteousness never wavered.

Even the much-ridiculed Gao Tianqi,

he indeed let down his family, but never the people of Nanhai.

In Xizhou, it began with the Eight Sects and Nine Peaks under one hall.

But now, Jinglong Hall has vanished like smoke and dust; each of the Eight Sects maintains its lineage, and their disciples have all come to meet Su Mo, expressing support for the Jianghu Alliance.

Only the Nine Peaks remain, truly a force of the Jinglong Association.

They must be eradicated.

With this major shift in the Jianghu landscape, if the Jianghu Alliance were to withdraw,

the Xizhou Martial World would face a huge gap.

At this time, ambitious individuals from all sides would not let this opportunity slip away.

It would surely ignite a massive slaughter.

Therefore, after Su Mo’s words, everyone urged him not to abandon the Jianghu Alliance.

Su Mo nodded.

Since everyone feels this way, let’s discuss the future tasks for the Jianghu Alliance and the objectives we should set.

But after all, tonight is a banquet, not the best time for such discussions.

So let’s convene tomorrow morning at Weiyang Palace.

To draft a charter for the Jianghu Alliance and for Xizhou.

That’s pretty much all that happened during the gathering.

Some minor things aren’t worth mentioning.

The banquet ended joyously.

In the blink of an eye, it was already the second day.

However, throughout this whole day, Weiyang Palace remained tightly closed.

Led by Su Mo, the people inside held a meeting during the banquet, discussing major issues.

The meeting only concluded at dusk.

Everyone left Weiyang Palace, each going their own way.

The first task was to deal with the Jinglong Association’s remnants.

Su Mo had obtained the list of Jinglong Association disciples stationed from Longmen Pavilion.

Naturally, they had to be completely destroyed, leaving no room for survival.

Secondly, there was a detailed delineation of responsibilities within the Jianghu Alliance.

There were countless matters here.

Time was mostly spent on this.

As he left Weiyang Palace, someone came forward to report:

"Alliance Hierarch, the Taoist Master of Imperial Dao left this afternoon.

"He left a letter for you."

Su Mo nodded. Although somewhat surprised, he wasn’t particularly concerned.

He took the letter in hand, examined it carefully, and then asked Little Situ to help take a look before finally opening it.

He quickly skimmed through it, then glanced at the subordinate in front of him:

"Is Miss Qu Hongzhuang still here?"

"Yes."

The person replied:

"Miss Qu has been wandering around Imperial Court Mountain all day."

"..."

Su Mo nodded, handing the letter to Yang Xiaoyun.

After finishing it, Yang Xiaoyun chuckled and said:

"The Taoist Master’s motives are impure. This Qu Hongzhuang is indeed a pretty girl, but this time she might not be suitable for you."

Su Mo laughed silently:

"Whether suitable or not, it’s a bit of a trouble.

"In the letter, the Taoist Master writes that although he wishes to always stay by my side to serve, the Imperial Dao cannot be without a master for a single day. Moreover... it is a sharp blade in my hand.

"He also mentions that Qu Hongzhuang, young as she is, excels in martial arts and possesses both beauty and temperament.

"She could stay by my side as a retainer.

"Heh... is this the demeanor of the Da Xuan Prince?

"Even a retainer by my side must be a beautiful girl?"

"Those of high position naturally are exceptional."

Wei Ziyi smiled teasingly:

"Evil Su, you’ll have to get used to it."

Su Mo gently flicked Wei Ziyi’s forehead.

He then frowned slightly.

Qu Hongzhuang is indeed a beautiful girl.

Having such a girl by your side, day and night, if even the slightest thought occurs, it might develop into something different.

The Taoist Master, not allowing anyone to stay by his side, deliberately sent this person here.

No wonder Yang Xiaoyun said his motives were impure.

But what truly pleased Su Mo was that this time Yang Xiaoyun clearly expressed an unwelcoming stance rather than accepting everyone.

That’s quite good.

But how to deal with Qu Hongzhuang?

It’s rather tricky.

If the Imperial Dao were hostile towards Su Mo, it would be simple.

Imprison her, interrogate her severely.

But the Taoist Master declared himself Su Mo’s subordinate.

His attitude towards Su Mo can be described as compliant and accommodating.

Under such circumstances, it wouldn’t be appropriate to treat Qu Hongzhuang harshly.

One does not hit a smiling face.

Especially when the person smiles while wagging their tail.