Tang Xuan Si said, "My father will recover soon. I will spend five days reorganizing the Tang Sect, and only then can I fully cooperate with the Heavenly Alliance's actions."
Ye Tian: "Tell me more."
Tang Xuan Si smiled, "The first step, of course, is to clarify with Brother Zhang how our territories will be divided in the future."
On the surface, Tang Xuan Si and Zhang Long Sheng had a good relationship, but in reality, both were wary of each other. Their men had frequently clashed, resulting in many casualties.
Ye Tian: "You will both be big shots in the Heavenly Alliance, so it's indeed necessary to resolve the territorial issues first."
Zhang Long Sheng smiled, "Leader, you know my forces are mainly in the border regions and Myanmar. Only in recent years have I begun to expand north and northwest."
Tang Xuan Si produced a map and unfolded it, revealing the topography of several southwestern provinces.
He said, "Leader, the Tang Sect has some influence in the southern provinces, which we can withdraw from. I hope Brother Zhang's forces will not advance further north."
Zhang Long Sheng: "Not advancing north is acceptable. I want a piece of the northwest."
Tang Xuan Si nodded, "Alright."
He took out a pen and drew a line on the map, "Let this be the boundary. The south belongs to Brother Zhang, and the north to the Tang Sect. What do you say?"
Zhang Long Sheng smiled, "Since Brother Tang has said so, how can I refuse? Let it be settled." Then both looked at Ye Tian.
In fact, without Ye Tian present, it would have been difficult for them to clearly delineate the boundaries. Their ability to easily resolve the issue and divide the territories now was entirely due to Ye Tian's influence.
Ye Tian smiled, "Now that your territories are clearly defined, let's discuss your plans."
Tang Xuan Si smiled, "Brother Zhang, you go first."
Zhang Long Sheng: "Leader, on the surface, I control the border provinces. But in reality, there is a Gu King in Miao Jiang who is a master of Gu arts. I almost died at his hands, and dozens of my men were killed or injured. Does the Leader have a way to subdue the Gu King?"
Ye Tian: "The Gu King? Does he live in a bustling city or in seclusion in the deep mountains?"
Zhang Long Sheng: "The Gu King is the sect leader of the Ling Gu Sect. This Ling Gu Sect has hundreds of disciples and their influence spans various regions. It's difficult for me to interfere with any business they operate."
Ye Tian: "What kind of business does the Ling Gu Sect engage in?"
Zhang Long Sheng: "They do all sorts of business, and they often steal my business. I dare not offend this group too much, which gives me a great headache. Alas, everyone calls me the King of the Southwest, but in fact, that Gu King is."
Ye Tian: "Alright, I'll help you deal with it in a few days."
Zhang Long Sheng was overjoyed, "Thank you, Leader!"
Then he looked at Tang Xuan Si, "Sect Leader Tang, what is your plan?"
Tang Xuan Si: "Leader, the Tang Sect's biggest concern is the Gong family in Ba Province. If the Gong family is not dealt with, the Tang Sect will be like a thorn in our side, unable to eat or sleep properly!"
Ye Tian: "Who is in charge of this Gong family?"
Tang Xuan Si: "The King of Banan, Gong Tian Li."
Ye Tian: "Oh, the King of Banan?"
Tang Xuan Si: "It is said that Gong Tian Li has opened his spiritual orifices and is very powerful. Furthermore, Gong Tian Li has many subordinates, at least over a hundred thousand. Although their individual strength may not be great, their sheer numbers make them difficult to provoke."
Ye Tian: "You want to eliminate the King of Banan?"
Tang Xuan Si: "It's difficult to eliminate him. With over a hundred thousand followers, he needs someone to lead them. The best solution is to make Gong Tian Li submit."
Ye Tian: "Someone who reaches that position rarely submits easily."
Tang Xuan Si smiled, "Others might not be able to, but the Leader certainly can."
Ye Tian: "Oh, I can?"
Tang Xuan Si: "Gong Tian Li is ruthless, but he is very loyal and keeps his word. Moreover, he is extremely filial. His mother is eighty-five years old, and he personally attends to her every day."
Ye Tian nodded, "He is indeed a man of character."
Tang Xuan Si: "However, in the past six months, Gong Tian Li's elderly mother has fallen gravely ill, and no amount of medical attention has been able to cure her. It is rumored that the old lady might not live through this month. Gong Tian Li is currently so distressed that he has lost his appetite and hasn't slept for days, staying by her bedside to show his filial piety."
Ye Tian: "You mean?"
Tang Xuan Si: "Use medical treatment as a condition to demand Gong Tian Li's submission!"