Therefore, even if the entire Zheng family was involved, they might not be able to deal with such a big shot, let alone a mere Zheng Dongsheng.
"Hmph! Look at you. Your legs turned to jelly the moment you heard Okuda's name. How are you going to accomplish anything like that?" Zheng Dongsheng snorted coldly.
"But that's Okuda State …" Tong Yangsuo said with a bitter face. Zheng Dongsheng was still a member of the Zheng family, so he had some confidence in speaking to Okuda State. However, he was just a dog of the Zheng family. If he really stood on the opposite side of Okuda State, he was destined to be a proper cannon fodder.
"Alright, alright. Look at how cowardly you are. Did I say that I will definitely clash with Okuda?" Zheng Dongsheng curled his lips.
"Not clash with him? Then how are we going to deal with Tiandan Pavilion? Okuda seems to be on good terms with Lin Yi. I don't think he will just sit back and do nothing, right? "Tong Yangsuo asked doubtfully.
"Even if he has the intention to protect the Heavenly Dan Pavilion, don't forget that he is the acting Island Master. Although this identity represents unparalleled power and status, it also means that his every action must be carried out according to the rules. Otherwise, not only will his prestige be gone, even the Middle Island Elders Guild will not let him off." The corners of Zheng Dongsheng's mouth curled into a playful smile.
Tong Yangsuo was perplexed. It wasn't that he didn't understand what Zheng Dongsheng was saying, but it shouldn't be that easy to use the rules of the island owner's pavilion to deal with Okuda, right?
"You don't have to look like that. Although it won't be easy, it's not impossible as long as we have a plan. However, we don't have a strong backer in the government, so we can only keep a low profile for now." Zheng Dongsheng paused before he continued. "The decisions of the island owner's pavilion have always been made through voting. If we can create a voting result that's unfavorable to Tiandan Pavilion, then even Okuda can't go against it. Do you understand?"
"Yes, yes, but Wu Miao is our only reliable ally in the Island Lord's Pavilion, right? Although he's the executive vice island lord, his words can't compare to Okuda's." Tong Yangsuo was still unsure.
"That's how it is for now, but the situation will be different soon. Wu Miao has already tried to contact the higher-ups. He will make Nantian Aurora the acting deputy island lord and make me the chief alchemist of the Island Lord Pavilion. You have to know that this position is the same as that of the island lord and deputy island lord. We have the right to vote on many things in Middle Island. That way, just the three of us working together will be enough to contend with Okuda State. If we can find a way to rope in a deputy island lord, even Okuda State won't do things their own way for the sake of Tiandan Pavilion. What do you think?"
"I see. Master Zheng is really wise. If this plan succeeds, the Tiandan Pavilion will not be far from being doomed!" Tong Yangsuo's eyes lit up when he heard this. He had been racking his brains for the past few days, and it could even be said that he didn't want to eat or drink. Now, he could finally relax.
"Hehe, just wait and see." Zheng Dongsheng stroked his beard proudly.
In the Island Lord Pavilion of Middle Island, Tian Chan and Wei Shenjin successfully met with Okuda State and told him about Lin Yi's situation.
"To be honest, I have been thinking about this recently. It is indeed surprising that Young Hero Lin hasn't returned after projecting his primordial spirit for so long. However, I have no experience in this kind of thing, so I really don't know much." Okuda State shook his head at the two of them.
"Uh …" Tian Chan and Wei Shenjin were speechless.
"But you don't have to worry. How about this? I'll find Nantian Aurora and ask him. After all, he is the only person who has experience in projecting his primordial spirit. He should know something," Okuda State suggested.
"Okay, then we'll have to trouble Island Lord Okuda." Tian Chan said gratefully. Actually, they had the same thought in the beginning. However, Nantian Aurora was their enemy, so they wouldn't get any results even if they rashly asked him. Now that Okuda State had come forward on their behalf, it couldn't be any better.
"You're welcome. Young Hero Lin's problem is my problem." Okuda State smiled and immediately ordered someone to summon Nantian Aurora.
A moment later, Nantian Aurora rushed over anxiously. Now was a crucial time for Wu Miao to help him operate as the acting deputy island lord. No matter what, he couldn't afford to offend Okuda State. Thus, when he heard Okuda State's summon, he naturally rushed over immediately.
However, after hearing Okuda State's question, the corners of Nantian Aurora's mouth couldn't help but twitch. He thought it was something important that concerned his future. He had been complacent along the way and had made all sorts of mental preparations. He didn't expect that Okuda State would actually summon him to answer Tian Chan and Wu Miao's questions. This kind of feeling really made him feel helpless.
However, since Okuda State had asked, he didn't dare to not answer. He could only reply, "According to my experience, normally, two months is more or less the limit. As for four months, this time is a little too long. I think it's very likely that something unexpected has happened."
"What?" Tian Chan and Wei Shenjin were both shocked at the same time.
"Let me remind you. You'd better only talk about things that you're confident in. As for those guesses that you're not confident in, don't bring them out to disturb our hearing and hearing. Is that alright, Deputy Dean Nantian?" Okuda State said calmly as he tapped his finger on the table.
"Uh, yes." Nantian Aurora hurriedly nodded. His heart was drenched in cold sweat. He had deliberately said that to provoke Tian Chan and Wu Miao, but he didn't expect that he would provoke Okuda State's displeasure. It seemed like it was better for him to be more honest and not act smart.
"Young Hero Lin isn't an ordinary person. The limit for an ordinary person is two months. It wouldn't be strange for him to last four months or even longer, so the two of you don't have to worry too much." Okuda State comforted them and then said to Nantian Aurora, "Continue."
After being beaten down by Okuda State, Nantian Aurora's following words were much more pertinent. "Although I've personally experienced it once, I'm actually not too sure about the situation you're talking about. It's really hard to say if there's no change to the physical body means that there's no problem with the Primordial Spirit. After all, I haven't tested it before, especially when the time span is so long. I'm afraid there's no such precedent in the whole of history."
Hearing this, Tian Chan and Wei Shenjin were both speechless. This guy's words were practically the same as if he hadn't said anything!
"Forget it. You can go back first." Okuda State was also very helpless. It seemed like he wouldn't be able to get anything out of Nantian Aurora, so he could only send this guy back first.
Looking at Nantian Aurora's back as he left, Wei Shenjin had a bitter expression and sighed. "What should we do now?"
"The other matters are still manageable, but even I can't do anything about this matter. I'm sorry to disappoint you." Okuda State spread his hands helplessly.
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